I have to admit; I'm a sucker for lace, silk, chiffon, and anything that can bring feminity to the next level. This year at New York Fashion Week, I played with many different styles, textures, and silhouettes. You saw a full sequin look here on day 1 and the overlay-ruffled jumpsuit on day 2, here comes day 3. Two outfits in one day. The common thread? It's all about lace.

It was hot during the day, so I decided to wear a lace bell sleeve top with a black cop-top underneath, leaving just enough to the imagination. A flared wide-leg pants added some flavors to spice up the whole look (They are one of my favorite pants by the way). Totally fashion-week appropriate.

At night, I changed to a stunning black-white striped lace dress. As this dress showed too much skin, I didn't feel comfortable walking in New York at late night in such a revealing outfit so I threw a long vest on top. Problem solved. We went to attend a couple of fashion shows at Style Fashion Week and went to an after-party after that.   

The truth is I seldom wear all black or black-and-white outfits to attend fashion week, especially at night. But if I had to, then I'll make sure my shoes and accessories speak louder than my outfits. Always! 

Thank you so much for reading! 

Photos: Jan Marie Rico 

::Outfit 1::

Popcherry bell sleeve blouse- Similar here and here

Zara flared wide-leg pants- Similar here and here

Salvatore Ferragamo embellished 'Ginny' Crossbody bag

Aquazzura heels

Erdem sunglasses (old)- Similar here

Forever21 bib necklace

::Outfit 2::

Zara long vest- Similar here 

Nasty Gal sheer dress (currently on sales)

Asos black bralette

Aquazzura heels

Salvatore Ferragamo embellished 'Ginny' Crossbody bag

Lovisa choker- Similar here

I hardly wear a yellow outfit, let alone a striking yellow jumpsuit. But when I saw this bandeau ruffled jumpsuit on ASOS a few months ago, my instinct told me that it would be a perfect outfit for fashion week. And it was, indeed. 

I received countless compliments when I was making my way to the show. Not only the compliments on my outfit, but also on my hair color and accessories. Blue is the new black, maybe?

It was day 2 of New York Fashion Week. Our day started at 9 am, and we were moving nonstop, from Soho to Times Square, from Skylight Moynihan to Central Park. The fashion show, the after party, the meeting, and the presentation. One after another from the day I arrived in the city to the day I left. 

Having very little time in between each event, we had to make use of whatever chance we got. Jan and I shot this outfit at two different times of the day. One is in the morning in Soho and the other in the afternoon at Times Square. It was bright in the morning, but the sky became gloomier in the afternoon. We shot so fast as we were afraid of the darkness catching up on us. But the dark sky with the brown bricked buildings in Manhattan turned out to be the perfect backdrop for this va-va-voom outfit. I felt like a super-woman with my cape who has the power to bring a little sunshine to this never-sleeping city. 

Thank you so much for reading! 

Photos by: Jan Marie Rico Photography

::Outfit::

Asos bandeau jumpsuit (sold out)- Similar here 

Rene Caovilla heels

Salvatore Ferragamo embellished 'Ginny' Crossbody bag

Alexander McQueen sunglasses

Lovisa choker- Similar here

Michael Kors watch

It's that time of the year when September came, everyone in the fashion industry started planning for their New York Fashion Week trip. I was not an exception. I planned a month in advance, but when it got closer to the date, I always had a second thought. Should I stay or should I go? Although this was my third time going to New York Fashion Week, I still got butterflies in my stomach for many unnecessary reasons. 

Like the last two times, I decided to book my flight ticket at the last minute. I arrived in the Big Apple on the first day of fashion week. The city was full of energy as usual. It washed away my sleepiness and tiredness as soon as I stepped into this concrete jungle. This time, instead of spending our money on the hotel for the entire week, my friend Heidi from TheAmbitionista got us a luxurious apartment at West 57th looking over the Central Park. The view from the apartment was insanely beautiful! Here is the proof. 

As soon as I got situated, I quickly changed and headed out for the first show of the day "Desigual Spring Summer 2017". Knowing that I had only an hour to get ready, I wouldn't have time to think about "What to wear." That's why I decided to restyle this rainbow jumpsuit, which I wore it once at Vietnam Fashion Week earlier this year. Besides, if I had to hide my jetlag face, a bright sequin head-to-toe outfit seemed like a good idea. 

Did I look like I'd just flown thousands of miles across the globe? You tell me. 

Thank you so much for reading! For fashion show, backstage and front row recaps, please check it out my second website 511styles

Photos by: Jan Marie Rico Photography

:: Outfit::

ASOS sequin jumpsuit (old)- Similar here

Rene Caovilla heels

Salvatore Ferragamo handbag

Tom Ford sunglasses

Uniqlo turtleneck sweater- Similar here

Michael Kors watch

Look at how gorgeous this bathroom is! 

Not to mention a bunch of welcome gifts from the KLFW organizer and SOME love notes from Ritz Carlton team. 

I had only 1 hour to get situated and rest before my first hair and makeup with Bobbi Brown and Loreal hair team. When we are at the fashion week, we don't rest and sometimes don't even eat. We just go, go, go. 

After hair and makeup, I walked back to the hotel room to change and get back out again for an interview with the Clozette team. 

Striking a pose with other bloggers/ influencers: Sister-duo @Vernenciso & @Verniecenciso from the Phillippines and Heidi of @TheAmbitionista. 

Front row babes watching the first show of the day

and getting camera-ready for the photographers. 

In between shows, I had a quick street style photoshoot with Ricky Hang who was hired to take care of our street styles photoshoot. 

Then, we came back to Pavilion shopping mall for the second show. Loved everything I saw from this collection of a Malaysian designer.

Last show of the first night was @BettyTran, a Vietnamese Australian designer whom I'm honored to call her "Friend". Couldn't feel more proud of this Vietnamese sister. Her designs are so beautiful. You have to check her out! 

For the past 3 years, KLFW was held at the Pavilion Shopping Center, the biggest shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. I hope they'll never change the location because this view is insane. 

Always have time for some fresh flowers. 

Loved how my hair and makeup went so well with my outfit. 

Watching AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search final round and witnessed so many stunning designs from talented design students around Asia. I love this long vest 

and this top and skirt. 

But I'm obsessed with these designs from a young designer from the Philippines. I guessed she would be the winner. In the end, she came in top 3. I was pretty close, wasn't I? 

Another stunning designs from a Thailand designer. 

Here is the winning collection also from Thailand designer. It was one of my favorite choices too. 

We ended our night by an intimate dinner at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, hosted by BloggerBabes. 

The ambiance was fantastic. 

The food was so delicious. 

The conversation was endlessly fun. I felt so grateful for this opportunity that brought me back to Malaysia and connected me with many young, beautiful, and passionate women. Inspiration truly lies everywhere if we want to take a closer look. 

Woke up to the box of macarons by @Elevete (Thanks to Andrew, the founder of KLFW) on my last day in Kuala Lumpur. 

This ended my KL Fashion Week on a sweet note. I don't have a sweet tooth, but seriously, I finished the whole box because they tasted so good.  

Special thanks to @LifestyleAsiaKL for this surprised and meaningful gift. This is by far the best gift I've ever received. Great job on drawing me without me sitting in front of you, @misseleen_artist! 

There is always time for a good morning bath no matter how busy a day can be. Enjoying my last few hours in Kuala Lumpur. 

The world is such a big place, never stop wandering. I told myself this when I was 16 years old. Without that curious mind and passionate drive, I would never have left my country to start my own life at the young age. If I didn't do so, I wouldn't be where I am today. 

I do believe that sometimes, there are many things in life that intimidate you, scare you, and sidetrack you, but as long as you keep moving and never stop dreaming, you'll eventually reach a place that is called "Success and Happiness". You might be small, but people will still notice you for what you've done. 

Thank you so much for having me once again, KL Fashion Week & Blogger Babes. 

More importantly, thank you for reading my blog and following my stories guys. I'm truly grateful. 

I can't wait to talk about the next destination in the upcoming blog post. It's my ultimate dream city to be. Guess where?