Christmas Outfit Inspiration - Find Your Style!

"Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live."

— Gianni Versace

Conflicted on what to wear for the season? Can't decide if you should go for sequins or leather?
A little head start is to first recognize your style (or at least the look you're going for), browse within your means and finally check if the occasion compliments the entire ensemble!

All outfits were pieced together on polyvore.com
Photo credits: polyvore.com

For the enthusiast:

How do you resist the cute and quirky seasonal prints that come out at this time of the year? The cute reindeer sweater or the (creepy) Santa's head necklace - they're sure hard to leave hanging in the window display such as the ones below..

Sure, you'd want to wear your eagerness on your sleeves and let everyone know how excited you are for Christmas. But the last thing you'd want to be is a walking Christmas advertisement. You want people to be envious of you, not laughing at your silliness.

Good taste and knowing where to stop is the way to pulling off this look. I'd recommend you to pick one statement piece that screams "I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALL YEAR TO WEAR THIS" but keep it real by matching them up with solid colors, preferably free off patterns to retain the classy, I'm-excited-but-I'm-not-psycho look.

How I would assemble the look:

For the frilly goodness: 

For the girly girls who wouldn't hurt an ant, or those who want to channel their inner Girl Next Door, try experimenting with pleats, scallop details or lace. This look is perfect for family gatherings where you won't want to scare your nosy relatives into thinking that you're a very disturbed child with all the chunky gold chains and platform booties, thick eyeliners and sheer tops revealing your $89.90 embellished bras.

Throw on a pair of flats or Mary Janes and delicate accessories for bonus points to get your boyfriend's parents to accept you and give you the title of Best Girl Brought Home because hey you must be the sweetest damn thing if you look like one!

How I would assemble the look:

For the ambitious and glamorous:

If you want to be the very definition of 'GO BIG OR GO HOME', pick nothing but the boldest of colors and the most extravagant of accessories. If you had been worried about sequins and glitter before, it's time to remove that thought away.

I couldn't think of an everyday event where this look would be applicable. Perhaps a Christmas dinner at a top class hotel? Such events don't happen regularly so why not pamper and grant yourself the excuse to be fancy!

Tip: Throw your hair back, away from your face (think: high bun or sleek combed hair) to make your outfit the main event of the evening and also for added drama, fake lashes won't hurt either!

How I would assemble the look:

For the dark queen:

Not a fan of colors but refuse to be labelled as dull and boring? Play around with textures and shapes! Just think about it. Why choose a monotonous bateau neckline when you can go instantly flirty with a sweetheart!

Also note that I couldn't think of a better combination of colors other black and gold. If you had to choose between a silver necklace or a gold one, please make a reminder that there shouldn't be a question about it anymore! Accessories can add dimensions to an outfit just imagine when matched against the perfect color!

How I would assemble the look:

For the non-fussy:

If you want to maintain the 'cool' factor or not intending to go extravagant (something you'd wear on the regular) but still wish to subtly express your holiday spirit, search your wardrobe for colors and details that are remotely corresponding to festive trends.

Sequins instead of glitter, prints instead of lace, boots instead of stilettos.

Afraid of looking like a Christmas tree wearing green and red? The trick is to find darker and muted colors.Try army green or burgundy. Rich and dark colors have always been my personal favorite. Because bright is just too 'sunshiney' for my personality yet black is too heavy (especially for the holidays) in my opinion. This concept takes you somewhere in between and a rather 'low profile' vibe. 

How I would assemble the look:

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So that's that! Find your style! Explore opportunities!
A little word of advice though, don't start experimenting when you're running late. You might just regret that a few minutes after leaving your house. Don't wear something you're not comfortable in. But whatever! Just have fun, it is the season to be jolly after all. Worst case that could happen is getting your poor choice of outfit immortalized into a framed picture in your home! Just move out! Haha just kidding, burn that piece of crap.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! 

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Timeless beauty in absence of color: The Little Black Jacket, A Chanel Exhibition

"Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. 

White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.”

- Coco Chanel

We made our way down to the Arts Science Museum last Sunday for the very famous Chanel exhibition that's currently in Singapore - the last stop for the exhibition this year, which has been to 15 prominent cities over the last 19 months - Seoul, London, Hong Kong, Sydney, New York City, etc.

A little history on the Little Black Jacket from the house of Chanel, if you're thinking to yourself "seriously what's with the whole big deal about a black jacket?". 
It was more than a jacket, both in fashion and changing times.

"The interesting thing is that one simple thing, a little jacket with four pockets, you can play so much and create 120 different types. It's play time with an item that is timeless."

Oh Lagerfeld, you took the words right out of our mouths. The black tweed jacket was Chanel's icon, something that was eternal despite the change of style at the Chanel house from Mademoiselle's time to Lagerfeld's. It has become part of the Chanel legacy that so many of us adore today.  The jacket was created in a time where women were hungry for modernity and change, so Gabrielle Chanel adopts elegance, movement into her designs and the simple yet detailed and sophisticated tweed jacket was born. 

Fashion has always said to be ever-changing but this exhibition, which pays homage to the legacy of a Chanel vision, has proved that there are certain pieces that transcend all trends and time.

Here's a better analogy - it's exactly like the little black dress. That one item in your closet that will never go out of style. Chanel was right - sometimes we get so carried away by the myriad of colors we can deck ourselves in, that we tend to lose focus on the simple, timeless and classy beauty of black and white. The absence of color. So girls, make no mistake. If there's a piece that's absolutely necessary in your wardrobe, it'll have to be a black jacket. It doesn't need to be from Chanel, (though if you can afford and bear to part with $8000 for one, by all means, get the Chanel!), neither does it need to be tweed, but a black jacket that's simple, with details that you like and with a sophistication that will take you through stages of your life, for many years to come. 

The exhibition features over 100 pictures of models, actresses, personalities, musicians, all with the famous tweed jacket from Chanel. Each and every of the pictures were shot by Karl Lagerfeld personally, with Carine Roitfeld as stylist. 

We decided to make a joke out of ourselves and parodied the twins Sama and Haya Abu Khadra. 

How did we fare? ;) 

Our OOTDs (Outfits Of The Day):

We settled for a monochrome (with a shock of colour) dress code to go with the classic Chanel theme but still retain some good, clothesxenvy fun!

Jenell

Top: Online

Pullover: Zara  

Skirt: Stradivarius

Flats:  H&M

Necklace: Chanel

Bag: Gucci 

"I wanted to stick with the theme and decided on a majority of black for my outfit. I decided to throw on a pullover but I was worried that I'd feel too stuffy with a proper shirt so instead, I settled for a cropped collared sleeveless top. My skirt's a basic black skater number (another one of those pieces that never seem to go out of style) and extremely airy that make it easy to wear in this weather :) 

I slipped into my trusty pair of black flats that are both comfy and presentable. 

To finish off the look, I went with my Chanel necklace (because why not?!) and a cross body bag."

Hafieqa

Top: Twenty One

Jacket: Thrifted

Jeggings: Uniqlo 

Shoes: Bugis

Watch: Guess 

"Honestly, even I know I look awkward.
I am still experimenting and trying out clothes of different styles, and especially the ones with colours.
I'm currently trying to find an alternative image I can stick with,
other than wearing black outfits all the time. This dress will accentuate the curves on your body (even if you also don't really have a prominent hour-glass figure like me) as it cinches up your waist."

Natasha

Top: Mango 

Pants: Uniqlo  

Shoes: New Look
Watch: Fossil

Necklace: Forever 21

"It's all about simplicity and being smart in choosing some essential articles so you look put-together and make it seem as if you actually bothered in waking up in the morning and do up yourself pretty. 

This buttoned-down blouse brought more comfort to me than it looks. Although it's been pouring a lot at this time of the year, the humidity can still make me sweat buckets (ack!). That's when this top helped combat the problem with its breathable material and still have my chilly arms covered.
To add structure to this already flowy top, I matched it with a contrasting skin-tight jeggings and booties to boost my height (i call them boosties haha!)
The ensemble would've been dull and plain had I not add some delicate accessories - they have also helped remind people that I'm a (trying) girl lol"

Trudy

Top: Uniqlo

Pants: G2000

Shoes: Cotton On

"White and black scream 'Chanel' so what better way to wear it but to a Chanel exhibition!
Black pants are a staple that every girl needs to have in her wardrobe.
It also flatters your legs and makes them look slightly thinner if you're worried about your "fat" thighs, tsk.
If only I had a pair of Soiree Black Jeffrey Campbell heels, this outfit would been a little more classier.
*cough mybirthdayiscomingsoonpleasegetitformybirthdaypresent cough*"

Vernice 

Top: Forever 21 

Skirt: New Look

Bag: Charles & Keith 

Socks: Topshop 

Shoes: Online 

Necklace: DIY

"Excuse my buaysong (unpleasant) expression but...
I just happened to forget how to smile properly for photos! Damn! 

This peplum top with stripes is one of my favorite pieces as it never fails to hide my little tummy.
The patterns of stripes going in different directions creates an illusion to help the figure.

This black mini skirt is a staple and I'd recommend every girl to get a black skirt,
because you can NEVER go wrong with a simple black skirt.
(Just a heads up, that if you have flabby thighs like I do, there's still no hiding them with a mini skirt)

Though I've received my many comments from my friends saying that my socks remind them of the wire brushes made for dish-washing... I still adore them beyond words! 

For my choice of shoes, MY CREEPERS ARE MY NUMBER ONE PICK."

All of us went home happy campers with complimentary Chanel posters! :) 

If you're interested in experiencing the exhibition for yourself, we highly recommend you to make your way down to the Arts Science Museum as soon as you can. For over a hundred shots of different celebrities and prominent rocking an iconic tweed jacket in so many different ways which prices start from at least $8000, we think admiring and ogling at these shots for free is simply a deal too good to be missed. 

The Little Black Jacket exhibition is open to the public from 9th Nov 2013 and runs till 1st Jan 2014 at the Arts Science Museum. Admission is free (so are the posters!!!!!). 

OH! How could we forget? 

Here you go, we filmed a vlog while we were out for the exhibition, have a watch! :)



Did you enjoy this post? If you did, feel free to drop us a comment down at the comment box or if you've been to the exhibition, what are your personal thoughts on the exhibition? Looking forward to hearing from our lovely readers! :)

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Rain Vibes:Outfit Inspirations for The Rainy Season

“The richness of the rain made me feel safe and protected; I have always considered the rain to be healing—a blanket—the comfort of a friend. Without at least some rain in any given day, or at least a cloud or two on the horizon, I feel overwhelmed by the information of sunlight and yearn for the vital, muffling gift of falling water.” 

― Douglas Coupland, Life After God

Rainy days. There is always a soft, snuggly feeling that is associated with rainy days but other than that, it's usually inconvenient getting around places. It's almost December and while we can't help but wish for snow, the only element that we've been experiencing is rain. We decided to share a little of how we've been dressing up these days. It's gray and rainy but however we are in such a good mood knowing that Christmas is less than a month away :) (Weather was surprisingly sunny when we did our shoot but it started pouring down hard when we filmed our video later on that day.)

Jenell

"For my outfit, I wanted to keep it soft. Subtle but with details. 

I went with an azure dress with sleeves that kept my arms covered. 

My favorite thing about this dress is that it's made entirely out of 100% cotton, which makes the humidity in Singapore bearable when wearing this dress even when it's not cold & rainy out. 

Matching eyelet details, scalloped with embroidery; details on the dress without being too overbearing.

Slipped onto some comfy jelly sandals that were perfect for the wet weather. 

Lastly, I threw on a scarf with skull prints over my dress to provide a little edge."

Dress: MySpringFling

Scarf: H&M 

Jelly Sandals: Rubi 

Watch: Casio

Bracelet: Thomas Sabo

Hafieqa

"I dug out this floral romper of mine that was banished deep my wardrobe from months ago.

I've decided to wear it together with my signature black attire; cardigan, stockings and shoes.

The floral romper provided a pop of color in great contrast with my usual black.

On windy days, another purpose of the beanie is to prevent my hair from, you know, disaster."

Romper: Online

Cardigan: Viola

Stockings & Shoes: Bugis

Beanie: Tampines

Trudy

"Alright, I admit I wear this cardigan a little too often.

But it's so comfy and makes the rainy weather a little more bearable.

I decided to pair this outfit with my cherry red Dr Martens (that I have owned for 4 years!) as they have never failed to keep my feet dry from flooded pavements."

Knitted cardigan: Forever 21

Inner tee: Uniqlo

Jeans: Uniqlo

Necklace: Forever 21

Watch: mom's

Shoes: Dr Martens

Natasha

"It didn't take that much effort trying to piece together my entire outfit. 

They were all basic pieces I’m sure you’d be able to find in your wardrobe. 

I’d usually wear the shirt dress on its own but since I can't stand cold mornings and it’s been raining rather frequently of late, I decided to pair it with black leggings this time. 

It’s amazing how throwing a few statement pieces can bring your outfit to a new level. 

Like my chunky Dr marts and sheer scarf." 

Shirt Dress: Thrifted

Leggings: Cotton On

Boots: Dr Martens

Scarf: Online

Watch: Adidas

Vernice

"Camo is not one of the top picks this season, but I felt that neutral tones of my camo outerwear would be complimented by the grey-ish shades of the rainy season. Paired with a burgundy/maroon muscle tank which is the all-time favourite colour for the current season and also to add in some reds to the outfit. 

When it gets too warm... 

I would shrug off my outerwear so I can still keep cool for the Singaporean weather! 

Platform or boots are my best-loved shoes as they are still good for the rain as the raised platforms 

keeps my feet dry from the puddles."  

Outer: Thrifted

Jeggings: Uniqlo

Inner Tee: Cotton On

Shoes: Online

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As promised, here our shots of our outfits and we do wish you enjoy them as much we did shooting them for this post. Hope you are able to draw inspirations from our different outfits!

What's your ensemble to throw on when its rainy? Do let us know, we'd love to hear from you :) 

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Blogspiration

5 Fashion Blogs To Follow & How You Can Learn From Them

By: clothesxenvy, your fashion forward expert

Starting a fashion blog? Here’s 5 examples that we've compiled, along with blog elements from each which you can learn from before you embark.

1. Blog layout You want to go for a layout that is modern and polished. Keep it simple and let your pictures do the talking. Fashion blogs are usually kept minimalistic and somewhat similar to one another.
Blog to Follow: PALEDIVISION

2. Great visuals Fashion blogs are highly reliant on pictures for their readers to check out exactly what they are writing about and decked out in. Visuals should be sharp, well taken and illustrates your main subject clearly.
Here are some benefits that good pictures can do for your blog:
• Gives your blog credibility: If you’re not going to take nice pictures, no one is going to trust you on making them look good. • Professionalism: Have you ever seen a fashion magazine spreads with bad pictures? For more tips on taking good pictures for your fashion blog, you can check out here and here.

Blog To Follow: LEHAPPY

3. Interactivity Social media tools are a fantastic way to promote your fashion blog content to potential readers. Not only that, by including interactivity in your fashion blog can give your readers a chance to connect with you and this could lead to a loyal following.

For more tips on how social media can help grow your blog’s presence, read here.

Blog To Follow: BEATRICE TAN

4. Update & let your personality shine through

Popular fashion blogs that attract the most visitors are those that update their posts frequently so always make the effort to think of new topics and stories you can churn out and keep those posts coming! No reader likes to keep reading old stuff.

One way to take the pressure off is to have a standard time/day/date where you would update your blog with new outfit inspirations/ideas. This can help to discipline you to update your blog and keep it fresh for your readers. Not only can it help you, it creates consistency for your readers so they know when to read your blog for new content and you’ll develop a loyal following. Remember, you snooze you lose. No designer takes a break because seasons wait for no man!

Also, be yourself. Let your blog be your speaker. Tweak trends anyway you like & don’t hide your true self! You can always change things up so they are YOU. Your blog should be a reflection of who you are, not what you want others to see.

Blog to Follow: JEANGREIGE

5. Fashion Related Content – not just your OOTD, please

Instead of just posting your own outfit that you wore on that day, you can include trends that others should know and follow.

In order to come up with fashion related content, you can check out inspirational fashion sites like Polyvore (www.polyvore.com), Vogue (www.vogue.com), StyleSaint (www.stylesaint.com) etc.

Blog to Follow: FASHION BAGUETTE

While it is easy to get caught up in getting everything perfect in the world of fashion, we must remind ourselves that perfection does not exist. Anything can be amazing. Go forth and discover!