outfit post: vintage striped top and vintage blazer

the outfit: vintage top, vintage blazer, belt, pants

As you can see, I am still in the blazer phase. A blazer can easily 'upgrade' or elevate your outfit, from relaxed casual to smart casual. Or dressed up. If I were in Malaysia, I would have matched the clothes with a pair high heels. However, over here, I walk a lot. Perhaps I have yet to perfect and comfortable heels. The Moschino belt is a purchase from Vintage HK, which sadly is no longer in operation. Sometimes, whenever I am in Central, I would visit Vintage HK. Now, one less vintage store for me to visit once in a while.

How is your weekend so far? It is a busy weekend for me as I need to study for an exam taking place on coming Tuesday. Wish me luck!

Till the next post, stay chic!

My new obsession - boyfriend blazer Part I

I am not a blazer person. Blazer, to me, it is always related to formal or business attire. Serious and perhaps boring. Of course, there are casual blazers as well with trendy details such as ruffles or studs. Not sure what has happened, all the sudden, I am into boyfriend blazer.

With no knowledge at all in 'How-to-wear' a boyfriend (BF) blazer, I have begun doing some research:

From: http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--Boyfriend-blazer-fashion-trend-how-to-wear-it-2213.html - it mentioned two rules for BF blazer - firstly, make it oversize (one size up from your size) but the blazer should not swallow you. Secondly, roll up the sleeves for a relaxed look.

From: http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--Boyfriend-blazer-fashion-trend-how-to-wear-it-2213.html - it advised to pair BF blazer with little black dress as an alternative to a cardigan and to wear it with a simple tee with a statement necklace.

After reading all the tips, I mustered all my courage to give this look a try. For your information, I am a petite and to achieve this look maybe tricky. Definitely need to wear heels when I am wearing a BF blazer.

The next thing to do was to look for an affordable BF blazer. I have been searching for couple of day before I have decided to purchase online from Pretty Happy Things. I ordered a black BF blazer and it would be delivered by early next week.

I am excited about it, can't wait to receive and experiment with it. I bet it will be a fun experience experimenting this look. On another note, BF blazer is spotted as one of the in trends for spring summer 2010. Good timing, eh?