{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: ORCHARD

September 01, 2014

Living off Orchard road for more than 2 years, this is the first time I did a photo shoot at the most crowded, expensive and famous street of Singapore. Ask me why? I don't know. Perhaps, walking in and out, on Orchard everyday makes everything become normal to me. I see the same stores, the same advertisement showing across the street, and sometimes, the same uncle who tries to sell roasted chestnut to make his living. Slowly, I have forgotten how excited I felt when I had a chance to visit Orchard Road for the first time.

Very often, we take things for granted, and we will not realize it until something happens to hit us by chance.

I was hit by an email inviting me to take part in a Singapore memories campaign, in which, I was required to talk about my memory and journey that I had in Singapore. It was, of course, none other than a memory I had with Orchard. It's a place where I first started working in Singapore, and every friend of mine who heard its name, wished their office could be here.

Fast forward 5 years, I'm now living on Orchard Road. The street is still the same, but the girl (me) is now different. 5 years ago, I wore no make up, carried a tote bag that I bought overseas to work, and wished one day I could afford to buy a Forever21 dress. Today, I was caught on the street wearing Proenza Schouler bag, ZARA sweatshirt, Schutz shoes and Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses.

The only things that stay the same, perhaps, are my heart and my soul. I was wondering, if "Orchard Road" had eyes, he would be very happy to see how much this little girl has grown.

Thank you so much for reading!

::Outfit::

ZARA sweatshirt- Also love this one

Vintage fuchsia skirt- Similar here

Schutz Lace Up Sandal- Similar here

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses

Proenza Schouler handbag

Guess necklace- Similar here

Lovisa jewelry- Similar here
Moschino Iphone case

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{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: FLAMINGO DREAM

August 26, 2014

If there is any pair of shoes that catches everyone's attention on the street, it has to belong to Sophia Webster. I'm saying this based on my own experience when I wore these Sophia Webster Riko heels out two weeks ago. Everyone looked at my feet first, then they looked at my face. I should feel upset about it, shouldn't I?. But then again, how to blame them while I myself can't take my eyes off these little colorful Riko heels on my feet?

The more I'm obsessed with the shoes, the more I admire the designer herself. I salute the crazy creativity that Sophia Webster has to put into each pair of shoes. Coming from a designer who is a fan of girly charm and obsessed with a flamingo, all Sophia Webster's shoes are fun and colorful, sexy and feminine, quirky and chic. I'm a sucker for shoes like that. It's the reason why, I knew I had to bring 2 pairs of Sophia Webster's heels home, without any doubt, when I first saw them displayed in the store last month.

It didn't take me a long time to decide what to wear with these colorful heels. Most of the time, my shoes emphasize to my outfit. I guess this time, the Riko heels made an exception, my outfit was a compliment to my shoes.

Thank you so much for reading!

::Outfit::

ZARA Cropped sweater- Similar here

BYSI zipped midi skirt- Similar here

Sophia Webster Riko heels- Other colors here and here

Givenchy handbag

Michael Kors watch

Shopbop bracelets and necklace.

Dior sunglasses

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{SHOP}: SNEAKER STYLES

August 22, 2014

As much as I would like to stay faithful to the sexy stilettos, I do, however, feel like cheating on my favorite sky-high heels with a pair of geek-chic sneakers sometimes. Karl Lagerfelf brought a new "life" to these sneakers and made them look so effortlessly chic at the Chanel show earlier this year. Many celebrities, popular fashion bloggers are rocking sneakers on the street, even on the red carpet. There is no doubt that sneakers are on trend right now.

With so many different styles, designs, and colors, it can be quite overwhelming to pick a right pair of sneakers for yourself. I feel you! I've been looking for a perfect pair of sneakers for a long time, and I finally found one on Shopbop, just about the right time for my trip to New York Fashion Week next month. I'm excited and nervous at the same time as this will be my very first time traveling alone in such a long-distance trip. I'll share more about New York when I'm actually there.

For now, here are the super chic sneakers that I've picked on Shopbop. I've categorized them into 3 categories: Slip On, Low Top, High Top. These are my most favorite sneakers. They are not only comfortable, but also cute, chic and versatile. You can wear them with almost everything: jeans, skirt, dress, shorts, etc...

Do you have any pair of sneakers? What would be your favorite sneakers from the list below?

1. Opening Ceremony Slip On Platform Sneakers

2. Alice + Olivia Stacey Face Slip On Sneakers

3. Marc by Marc Jacobs Friend of Mine Rue Slip On Sneakers

4. Jeffrey Campbell Skip Fur Slip On Sneakers

5. Sam Edelman Braxton Studded Slip On Sneakers (Currently 40% OFF)

6. Schutz Amisha Slip On Snekaers

1. Giuseppe Zanotti Leather Sneakers

2. Michael Kors Robin High Top Sneakers

3. Ash Shake printed High Top Sneakers

4. Rag & Bone Kent Desert Boots

5. Giuseppe Zanotti London Mirrored Leather Sneakers

1. DKNY Barbara Houndstooth Sneakers

2. Adidas by Stella McCartney

3. See by Chloe Sam Sneakers

4. Joie Hemlock Espadrille Sneakers

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Cute Kicks Snake Embossed Sneakers

6. Giuseppe Zanotti Sneak Printed London Sneakers

7. Michael Kors Violet Woven Low Top Sneakers

Thank you so much for reading!

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{CRYSTAL'S CLOSET}: SHIFT AND RUFFLE

August 17, 2014

I have just found my new favorite ensemble, and I think I'm getting addicted to it: a shift dress. A simple dress with a lack of detailed shaping, ironically, gave me the best shape that I needed for my day at work. It's not too tight to be judged as "work-inappropriate", but fitting enough to make my petite body appear more visible. The straight silhouette with ruffle sleeve detail is a perfect example of my ideal strong yet feminine outfit. A fuchsia colored shift dress is such a loud and eye-catching piece, I thought I would be a little bit cautious walking out in it, but strangely, I have never felt so easy and carefree when I wore this dress last week.

Like we always say, a little goes a long way. A beautiful outfit sometimes does not necessarily mean expensive or exquisite, it just needs to fit the 3Cs rule: Comfort- Chic- Confidence. To me personally, any outfit that makes me look chic, gives me confidence and comfort, it's the best outfit. This fuchsia shift dress is one of the beautiful and timeless staples that I would wear it again and again.

What about you? What is the best outfit for you?

Thank you so much for reading!

::Outfit::

Sheinside fuchsia shift dress- Similar here

Proenza Schouler tweed handbag

Charles & Keith heels- Similar here

Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses

Lovisa necklace and rings- Similar here and here

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{COLLABORATION}: PRECIOUS DANIEL WELLINGTON

August 10, 2014

I don't know about you, but I do believe about the Law of Attraction in most things we do. It's said that we are the cause of every positive or negative things that happen to us. We have powerful energy to control what's happening. Be happy everyday and you'll attract all this happiness. Be positive and you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel. Love people around you and you'll be loved in return.

I've practiced the Law of Attraction for as long as I lived all by myself. To be completely honest with you, it's not easy to keep telling myself to look for the light when everything around me is darkness. Then again, in certain circumstances, when Hope is the only thing you have left, you'll understand and appreciate the Law of Attraction, which helps to turn things around.

Or, another more simple example: think of what you really want, focus on that, make a wish and see this thing as already yours. The Universe will hear you, and eventually answer you. Just like how the Universe gave me this beautiful Daniel Wellington watch as the answer to my wish.

I've been wanting to get a new watch for the longest time, a rose gold watch to be exact. I've looked at many different websites, at different stores, at the airports that I went to, none of the watches I saw made me feel like "I want to buy this, immediately". The image of a sleek and chic watch kept haunting in my head until one day, I received an email from Daniel Wellington asking me to choose any watch I like on their website. I was extremely happy and surprised!

Three days later, the watch arrived at my desk, like a dream come true! Because this Classic Andrew watch looks exactly like the one I imagined before, it didn't take me long to decide what to wear with it. I wished to have a simple, classic rose gold watch and I would pair it with a white vintage dress for a chic and elegant look.

The Universe indeed answered me!

Now, I'd love to share my luck and happiness to all of you, Daniel Wellington is so generous that they will give 15% OFF on all watches to my lovely blog readers. All you need to do is to key in "CRYSTAL2014" upon checkout. This special offer is only valid until the end of August, so if you are on a hunt for a classic timepiece, do not miss this opportunity! Because Time is precious, so is Daniel Wellington!

Good luck!