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CrystalPhuong.net is a Personal Style & Travel Blog based in Singapore, written by Crystal Phuong. The blog was nominated FOUR times in Top 10 Best Fashion Blogs in the annual Singapore Blog Award from 2012- 2015, voted as one of the Best Lifestyle Blogs in Singapore in 2013 by Hotelclub.com, and Best Travel Blogs in 2016 by Foodpanda.com. Crystal hopes to connect and inspire young women to lead a healthy and happy life. Be confident, be positive, and be kind.
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{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: BURGUNDY BABE

{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: BURGUNDY BABE

February 06, 2014

One of the winter colors that I love the most, and constantly go back to has to be burgundy. The dark red color that is combined from the red and blue is said to have controlled power, determination and great energy. It's the most basic (and versatile) color that should never be missed out in the wardrobe. It can be elegant and playful, classic and sophisticated, warm or cool, it all depends on how we wear it. 

A midi skirt and burgundy for winter? It's the best of both worlds. One has the feminine touch while the other has so much passion and sensuality.

Like my mom, my dad loves seeing me in any outfit that makes me look elegant and womanly. Thus, a long skirt is always his pick among the other staples: jeans, shorts or mini skirts. I guess that's why he fell in love with my mom.

On a side note, I blogged about the midi skirt before (here and here), but I guess this is the first time the burgundy midi skirt has the chance to be featured on my blog. Not only is it the first appearance, but also it's lucky enough to be captured by my hero. He is- none other than- my dad. He volunteered to be my photographer of the day while I was asking my mom for help. 

"Working" with my father is such a joy as he always makes everything so easy for me. I just need to tell him what I want to achieve, he'll know how to get it right from the first shoot. Taking these outfit photos, hence was a piece of cake, and we managed to finish it within 20 minutes. The photos might not be as beautiful as the ones taken by a professional photographer, but they are perfect to me. 

How many points do you think his photography skill scores?










Thank you so much for reading! 
::Outfit::
Dailylook leather jacket- Also love this one currently on sales
ZARA sweater- Also love this one
ASOS skirt (old)- Also love this one and this one
Lovisa necklace- Also love this one
Sam Edelman booties - Also love this one in burgundy color.
Nasty Gal ring
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{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: PEACH BLOSSOM

{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: PEACH BLOSSOM

February 03, 2014

There is one flower that everyone in Vietnam loves to talk about before and during Lunar New Year is none other than peach blossom. The conversations that make a homeowner proud can simply go like this: Where do you buy it from, How much does it cost, What a branch of peach blossom did you get etc... The fragile-looking flower with five cotton candy colored petals is not like any of another ordinary plant. It's an essential symbol that has very strong impact to every Vietnamese home. It's believed to bring love, joy and happiness to everyone in the family in this special time of the year. To Vietnamese people, if there is no peach blossom branch in the house, there is no New Year. That's how important this unique flower is.

 After 20 years, this was the first time I had the opportunity to shoot with this iconic flower that stays so close to my heart. The photoshoot was even more special to me as it's done by my dearest mommy in my own house. I love peach blossom not only because it's pink (my favorite color) but also it's a part of my teenage's memory that I would never forget. I have too many memories growing up, I know, and you wouldn't believe it. 

 When I was 14, my family used to sell peach blossom branches to get extra income during New Year. While other families happily went shopping for New Year, we were standing in the open-air market from 9am to 10pm, trying to sell every single peach blossom plant before New Year's Eve regardless the 10°C (50 °F) temperature with the freezing wind blew to our face, hunger and fatigue. We did this for 6 years without fail. I was too young to understand how hard my parents were trying to make a living, to give me a comfortable New Year. I was so looking forward to New Year so that I could see so many beautiful flowers in my backyard, pink petals on the floor, and I was very excited if I got a chance to go to the market. I even helped mom to sell one tree for $30 after negotiating with the customer. The truth was he bought from me because I was too cute. That's when I knew I was good at selling (just kidding)

 Fast forward 15 years, we are no longer the sellers. I and my dad still love going to the market every year (still the same open-air market that we stood at 15 years ago, but it looks much more modern now), to buy a nice peach blossom branch to decorate our house and to remind ourselves how hard we used to live. He wants me to remember who we were, what we did to appreciate what we have today. As usual, while he is looking for a beautiful plant, I'm looking around, hopping to see if there is any kid selling the peach blossom tree nearby, but I have yet to see anyone for the past 5 years. I guess kids are living much better now, which is a good thing.  
   




















Thank you so much for reading. 
::Outfit::
ZARA pants suit- Also love this one
ZARA knitwear- Also love this one currently on sales. 
Sam Edelman Booties (in oxblood color)- Also love this one
Coach sunglasses
Lionette necklace via Nordstrom
Charles & Keith cross-body bag- Also love this one and this one
Max & Chloe bracelet - Nasty Gal ring
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{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: HOT n COLD.

{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: HOT n COLD.

January 31, 2014

Happy Lunar New Year and greetings from Vietnam everyone!

 I purposely reserved this blog entry until today as I wanted it to be published on the very first day of 2014 (in Lunar Calendar). Hopefully, it'll bring me some luck and give me more opportunities to work with many other amazing brands, advertisers this year. It's been officially 7 years since I started blogging. The blog has grown with me, witnessed so many up-and-down moments in my life and shared with me so much joys and success. It's become part of me without me realizing it. 

 I love spending my New Year's Eve to recall what happened, what have I learned, what have I failed and what have I overcome. Then, on the first day of the New Year, I start thinking about what I want to achieve this year, focusing on the positivity and wishing the best in everything for everyone. It feels so happy just by doing that. 

 Last year was such a challenging year for me (I blogged about it in the 2013, In a nutshell blog post), but I'm glad I always kept myself so optimistic, motivated to overcome all the challenges. I believe no matter how many obstacles and difficulties that life gives us, we should always be positive, never lose hope and never give up. Just like the pop of red in this entire black, grey, silver outfit I was wearing here, I'm reminding myself: there is always light in the darkness, all we need to do is to keep walking. 











I'm spending an amazing time with my family here in Vietnam to celebrate New Year. We did nothing besides talking, eating and laughing so far. It felt incredible. No matter which part of the world you are if you celebrate Lunar New Year, I wish you a new year with a lot of joy, happiness, luck and success. 
Thank you so much for reading!
::Outfit::
H&M Sweater- Also love this one and this one
ZARA leather pants- Also love this one and this one 
Lovisa necklace- Also love this one. 
Michael Kors Sunglasses- Also love this one and this one
ZARA Handbag- Also love this one
Swarovski watch.

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{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: EMERALD MIDI

{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: EMERALD MIDI

January 27, 2014

I first blogged about the emerald colored outfit "The Power of Emerald" in February in 2013. After almost a year, I found myself writing the same topic again with so much excitement and still being inspired by this rich-and-unique color. There is a common thing that is so hard to explain about these 2 blog entries. Last year, I published "The Power of Emerald" right before I left to the airport. This year is coincidently no difference. I'm trying to finish this blog entry so that I can start packing for my holiday trip in Vietnam in 2-day time. How did the whole coincident-thingy happen? I had no idea, but it did feel like talking about an old friend after a long time. 

 It's also crazy to see how long did I take to wear that necklace. If it hadn't been for the emerald midi skirt, I wouldn't have the chance to bring this unique necklace out for a spin again. However let's not talk about the necklace today. I wanted to share with you my 1970s moment when I wore this gorgeous emerald midi skirt out 2 weeks ago. 

I've been saying many times how much I love the midi skirt. I've tried to stop myself from buying too many of them, but it's so hard to ignore this particular skirt. As a statement piece on its own, the emerald midi skirt is such a luxurious, sophisticated and glamorous wardrobe staple that needs very minimum accessories to go with it. I mean, you could instantly look chic and be a head-turner whenever you put the skirt on. For some reasons, this look reminded me of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City movie. She always looked so feminine, so elegant and classic in long dresses or long and voluminous skirts. Despite the fact that her life story and mine strangely have so many things in common, I'm obsessed with her style and of course, her wardrobe. 

 Notice the people looking at me from behind? Were they waiting for their buses or  were they wondering: "How could this girl walk so dangerously on the street like that?." The thought made me laugh. It was a quiet one-way street in the afternoon, and I decided to take the risk having some Carrie Bradshaw moments of my own. On the other hand, I assumed and insisted that people were looking at my skirt. 













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::Outfit::
Chicwish Midi skirt
Stradivarius Crop Top - Also love this one and this one
Coach handbag (old)
Rayban Sunglasses- Also love this one
H&M Heels- Also love this one and this one
Pandora bracelet
Lovisa bracelet (old)- Also love this one


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{COLLABORATION}: MODCLOTH UNIQUELY YOU

{COLLABORATION}: MODCLOTH UNIQUELY YOU

January 23, 2014
In few more days, I will be in Hanoi (Vietnam) to celebrate Chinese New Year with my family. Right now, it's the coldest season of the year there, which means I'll be able to wear my most favorite wardrobe staple: a winter coat. 

Winter fashion is nothing without a coat. It's the most basic, versatile and classic piece that everyone needs to have in our wardrobe. Whether you are out for a casual occasion, a formal meeting or a romantic date, this key piece will ensure to keep you always look your best.

When I was thinking of how to wear this timeless piece of cloth, Modcloth (an online shopping site in US) came with an invitation to collaborate with them on their "Modcloth Uniquely You" campaign which required me to style this Diagonal Alley Coat in Black with other items in their store. How coincident! 

There are so many different ways to wear a coat, but here are some of my most favorite ones this season:

Look 1: Elegance With A Dash of Daring
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Look 2: Winter Chic
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Look 3: A Pop Of Red
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I hope you enjoyed the outfits that I styled here and found some ideas on how to wear a winter coat. 
Thank you so much for reading! 
Thank you Modcloth for the opportunity! It's my pleasure to collaborate with you! 
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