Headscarf
Posted: July 23, 2021 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: beige clogs, blue, blue jean culottes, brown, handkerchief, orange, orange linen top, white Leave a comment
In the summer, I’m constantly searching for new ways to accessorize my outfits. Brooches don’t always work with my summer tops – not just because they may destroy the thinner fabric, but also because my summer tops tend to be printed and a brooch can’t stand out enough, while layering is mostly out of the question (I make do with my waistcoat and suspenders, but can’t rely on them all the time.) So here I am, trying a new look – the headscarf. I actually wear a headscarf like this whenever I bike in the summer, to prevent sweat from falling into my eyes, but it’s the first time I feature it on the blog. For some reason, the headscarf worn like this seems vaguely 1970s to me, so I kept the rest of the outfit 70s-inspired with my jean culottes and clogs.
Come Into The Garden
Posted: July 21, 2021 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: beige clogs, blue, blue floral button-up, brown, green, green wide-leg pants, nature, navy floral button-up, olive culottes Leave a comment
As I prepared these photos for the blog, I realized that I wore very similar things the same time last year – something about July that makes my outfits take on a decidedly floral look. I guess it’s because the summer flowers in our garden are starting to bloom, so I can’t help but draw some inspirations from them, which means bringing out my floral shirts, green bottoms, and brown shoes. They may not be the most imaginative “flower-inspired” looks, but they’re serviceable and easy to throw on, and in the summer, that’s all I’m asking for.
And on that note, here are some more of our flowers – it’s been a while since I shared these, so enjoy!
Trumpet vine
Rangoon creeper and crepe myrtle
More crepe myrtle
Cape periwinkle and a squash blossom
Light Academia
Posted: July 16, 2021 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: blue, blue striped blouse, brooch, brown, canvas monk shoes, suspenders, white, white baggy pants 2 Comments
Dark Academia has been my newest style discovery this past year (I hate using the word “aesthetics”, because I’m strictly just in it for the fashion), but with a focus on layering, heavy fabrics, and dark colors, it’s not an easy one to translate to the summer of my tropical climate. So I’m experimenting with Light Academia instead. I use similar silhouettes and patterns to Dark Academia, but in lighter colors and fabric. I also added a pair of suspenders and use my brooch like a tie pin to highlight the academia/vintage/classic elements of the outfit. I think the outfit is a success, and it’s definitely given me some more ideas to try with my summer style!
Summer Layering
Posted: July 7, 2021 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: blue, blue oxfords, floral waistcoat, navy button-up, pink, white, white baggy pants Leave a comment
When the weather warms up, one of the things I always struggle with is how to make my outfits more interesting. During the cooler months, I can always rely on layering to play around with colors and textures, but that’s not so feasible in the summer. This year, however, with my newly purchased waistcoat, I have a summer layering item that doesn’t add too much bulk or weight. Of course, it only works with a lightweight waistcoat like this one, and only when it’s under 35 degrees Celsius (about 95F). Anything higher than that and I’m not even venturing outdoors, let alone worrying about having an interesting outfit.
Turtles All The Way Down
Posted: June 25, 2021 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: blue, brooch, brown, brown heeled loafers, navy blouse, navy plaid skirt 1 Comment
How cute is this turtle brooch? I already have one, but now they’re a family! And of course, me being me, I had to build an outfit around this brooch. The blue and green plaid of the skirt reminds me of the abalone of the turtles’ shells, the navy top is like an ocean for the turtles to sail across, and the shoes are… because… there is some brown in the skirt? Come on, you’re not expecting me to have an entirely ocean/turtle-themed outfit, are you? I love theme dressing, but I’m not that dedicated!
