Blush

 

I am a huge trousers fan. Huge. 

It gives a touch of polish you owe your clients (a sign of respect), and the comfort you owe yourself. 

Like I always like saying, these to me are corporate pajamas, cozy and liberating.

I wore this monochromatic ensemble last sunday which I spent 75% of the time in a cafe doing me time with my favorite (pasta! :) ) in the morning, meeting a client at noon, and working the rest of the afternoon in the comforts of caffeine, cool breeze and cloudy skies, Kenneth Cobonpue in sight 5 meters away, and my own solitude. 

I just came from "Rock! The Worship Concert" the night before this and though it was exhausting, I woke up early to catch up on backlogs so I basically felt as lazy as I look, thus the equally slouchy top. Pairing it with anything crisp, collared, or structured will only make that day feel like a monday. And you know it's a golden rule for me to "dress like the weekend when it's a weekend". ;)

Blush, peach, salmon, old rose.. Ever since the day I found that I could actually wear them (used to think they were only for really fair skin tones) I never stopped adoring them. They're just so soft, fresh, feminine and very flattering, like it makes you glow. It makes me want to be more refined if that even makes sense. So I did a monochromatic look using these pretty shades that day and broke it off with a brown belt that matched my low-heel sandals. Brown is a great accent to blush, so are washed denims and whites.

Really loving comfortable,  low-heeled sandals. since 2012. Haha.

They contribute so much pull a look together without demanding so much from your feet. :))

Gotta say I'm so happy this pair from Zalora came in my exact size, that seldom happens to my online shoe purchases. So happy with the very good customer service and quick hassle-free delivery, too! :)

I hope you don't mind the laid back outfits lately. In a world full of false pretenses and tight guard on self image, I'd like to remain to be my candid old self and dress for myself solely, and then allow so to reflect on what I post. What you see in this blog is what you get, and this polished but chill girl right here is me on a daily basis, with or without intents of taking that #ootd :))

Hope you're all having a great week so far!  :)

X

Dawn

**Tank: Forever 21**Trousers: Blind Clothing*Sandals: Chloe Edit at Zalora

Maleficent

If there's a kind of casual outfit my dad would approve of, it would probably look something like this. Haha. Those who know me, know for sure that in most saturday mornings and afternoons,  I like dressing for laziness comfort. That day was no different, I still went in something relaxed in the form of: a pair of sandals, skort, and a loose button-down. But don't you just have days when you feel so sloppy, that you feel a dire need to spruce up your outfit a bit just to feel better, more organized, more productive. It works for a lot of people, myself included. :)

To add a bit of classiness to my choices, my top had to have a collar (with a metal tip).. my bag and sandals with metallic touches, and my top and bottom in jewel colors.. Notice anything? Everything had to have either a metallic touch or jewel colors in them. These two are always a hit on my list, maybe it's my inner gypsy or my inner Princess Jasmine. ;) Seriously, there's something instantly sophisticated about them and I dig anything with a touch of oriental and anything regal.

 I went out of the house in white high-waist shorts but when I walked in Topshop, I couldn't resist how these size 0 skort looked absolutely snug on me and perfect on my current ensemble. And hey, they are plaid. Plaid is hot this season. So on me it went, yolo. Sorry, debit card. Lol. Added point? It reminded me of my current favorite Disney character, Maleficent.  The villain who's not really a villain but a symbol of women empowerment--- authority and fighting spirit.  (Can't wait for the movie this summer! Attaching trailer below just for the feels!) If she was younger, born at a different era, and was going to a morning meeting at a coffeeshop, I wonder if she'd wear something like this. Haha. Okay, not cool. Too many Disney Character name drops in one most. I am so giving myself away here.

 

I used to dislike skorts because they are too confusing and I don't know that they're good for-- they're not shorts but they're not a skirt either. However, I'm beginning to appreciate them now that they seem to be the perfect piece to resort to when you're not really at work/ at the office.. but still need to dress a bit formal somehow. Like this day when Ninz and I did some fabric-hunting for Blind Creations' Spring Summer collection and meet with our programmers for Blind Clothing's new upcoming project. *wink*

That's us that morning! :) To those who follow Blind Clothing, we're just about to make your online shopping experience easier and more enjoyable with the help of these two young and talented programmers. So stay tuned! 

Just a quick and candid post for this week. Have a great week, everyone. Hustle time.

 "Chins up, smiles on".

:)

x

Dawn

**Top: Forever 21** Skort: Topshop**Sandals: So Fab!**Bag: Parfois (Thanks, Bud! Haha!)

                  

Clear blue skies and creamy neutrals.

 

Clear blue skies, no work, some sun.  Last monday seemed like a perfect day and I needed an outfit that spelled "holiday". What comprises most of my holidays when not on a good beach vacation? Errands, a little chill time somewhere with great company/drinks/bites, and a little bit of work somewhere nice and pleasant to make me feel productive. That day specifically, I needed something rugged enough to let me run around to do my errands, pretty enough for a nice merienda date, but decent enough for a casual meeting. Outfit of choice? Jeans. You heard it.

When it comes to day looks, I like to keep it refreshingly minimal and as per usual, effortlessly chic. I threw on faded jeans (these are actually lightly stamped with flowers but you can't see them because my photos are too bright) and a semi-loose tank top for the ultimate laid back effect. Then I injected some feminine class into it by choosing the pastel and sequined kind. I just had to finished it up with white my new favorite pointed shoes and some gold and brown accessories here and there.

These days, this is all you'll ever see me in as far as arm party is concerned (okay maybe a little bit more but JUST a LITTLE BIT). I'm glad minimalism is back, I'm too tiny to over-accessorize and I hate fuss.

These jeans have been laying in my closet untouched for some time now because I've had hoarded better fitting ones. But that day, by some alien intervention, I just randomly pulled the pretty thing out, folded it up and began working my way around it. I really enjoyed how it turned out. Mommy/ boyfriend jeans are something I've never tried before, and this is my closest attempt so far. Haha.

  White pointy shoes took Spring Summer 13' by storm and I admit but I'm a little late but it took me so long to find the perfect one! This still doesn't fit me perfectly after inserting two damn corks inside but who cares, it's my favorite! I like how it took my slightly loose jeans to chic perfection. I can't imagine pairing it with anything else!

Nothing like pastels/ creamy neutrals, light colored jeans, and some white and gold for a perfect sunny day off! :)

That afternoon, we've finally finished making my logo and business cards for Atelier de Aurora, my architectural design firm in the making (where I'm a sole practitioner AND my only employee as of the moment. lol. baby steps, baby steps! ) next up on our list should be the more formal portfolio and the renovation of our tiny helpers bedroom turned into my temporary home office. Well, it's worth a shot. My fingers are crossed, intensely, and so are my arms, legs, feet, and, what else?

I hope everyone's having a dandy day! :)

Details:
Sequined Tank Top: Forever 21
Floral Jeans: Topshop
Ankle-strap heels: Fashioncookie Shoe Avenue
Sunnies: Dashdolls
Satchel: Mom's present from HK

If you're looking for a nice place to sip on tea and snack on sandwiches or pasta, try trading the coffee shops for Nice Things in the second floor of BTC. They have all you'll ever need-- wifi, lots of outlets, good food with reasonable prices, peace, and well, "nice things" for sale for your interior design needs.