Chic life with Clarabelle.

I'm hardly ever in the east since I've spent my whole life living in the north, but I kinda fell for the cool neighbourhood after meeting up with the super nice sisters -- Samantha and Kimberly (the brains and photographer behind Hello Weekend) in a quaint little cafe called Coast and Company. We had lunch and a mini photoshoot for The Chic List. On a side note, the sour cream cheese and honey toast was to die for! Definitely going back for more!

I've nothing but absolute love for the 2 outfits by Hello Weekend! It's so minimalistic, yet really chic. Looking good has never felt so effortless!

Head on over to Hello Weekend's blog to find out more about the outfits and myself!

Photos by Kimberly

"Never use the word 'cheap'. Today everybody can look chic in inexpensive clothes (the rich buy them too). There is good clothing design on every level today. You can be the chicest thing in the world in a T-shirt and jeans -- it's up to you."

- Karl Lagerfeld

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Trick or treat?

Dress: ASOS

Vest: Korea

Shoes: Rubi

Bag: H&M

Shades: Ray-Ban

Watch: Skagen

Bracelet & Ring: Pandora

Mickey Mouse pumpkin keychain: Tokyo Disneyland

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! TRICK OR TREAT?

I've never dressed up and celebrated Halloween in any way before. Really wanted to try it out this year but throat infection and flu decided to pay me a visit. What a wet blanket! So here I am on my laptop, updating this space. And thankfully I managed to capture some visuals the other day while I was out.

My parents came back from Japan last weekend and bought me a ton of stuff. Among all the gifts, they got me this uber cute Mickey Mouse pumpkin keychain that's a candy pail as well! Just in time and perfect for Halloween! Parents know best indeed. I always have to have candies/biscuits with me 'cause you know what they say -- a hungry Belle is an angry Belle. You'll be spotting me with this keychain on my bags from now on!

Hope you guys have a fun-tastic Halloween tonight! I'm all ready to hit the sack. Good spooky night!

Photos by Ing

Editing by yours truly

"If ever there was a holiday that deserves to be commercialised, it's Halloween. We haven't taken it away from kids. We've just expanded it so that the kid in adults can enjoy it too."

- Cassandra Peterson

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Ripped.

Top: Runway Bandits

Jeans: Topshop

Jacket: Amber Avenue

Shoes: ASOS

Sahdes: Ray-Ban

Watch: Solvil et Titus

Bracelet: Pandora

Did a photoshoot last weekend featuring my current favourite pair of ripped jeans from Topshop. Decided to do something more androgynous (I'm secretly a tomboy) and really love how the photos turned out! I wanted to take my new pair of heels out to play and I thought it helped lean the whole outfit towards the edgy and sophisticated look. Sneakers could do the job too if you're looking for comfort. 

Jeans were once considered sloppy and inappropriate for many occasions, let alone ripped ones. But fashion never stops surprising us 'cause it seems like whether you're going for skinny, straight or slouchy, those draughty jeans are back in trend. The irony is that it actually takes a lot to make something so reckless look effortlessly pulled together.

If you seek comfort when it comes to dressing up yet want to stay fashionable, ripped jeans are definitely your best friend. Opt for subtle shreds if you want something that will probably transit you through many more seasons, then play up the rebellious attitude with smoky eyes, basic tops with statement accessories and heels. Get creative!

Photos by Gian & Nelson

"Jeans represent democracy in fashion"
- Giorgio Armani

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