This year, my outfits are mostly inspired by The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald. There’s a movie coming out later this year too and I’m very much looking forward to it.

I dressed up the look by putting on an elaborate hairpiece, but otherwise, a long necklace could be the perfect accessory too.

Alternatively, you could tie both strings together for a girly, casual look that’s fabulous for afternoon tea and a spot of shopping with your girlfriends.

If you take a closer look at Haji Lane, you’ll notice that the shophouses of yesteryear emanate a beautiful old world charm that blends in seamlessly with modern additions such as brightly coloured gates, graffiti, eclectic fashion shops and hip indie cafes.

One of my favourite cafes is Pluck. Pluck also retails a treasure trove of unique ornaments, apparel, accessories, crockery and all things beautiful.

I’m addicted to ice-cream waffle at Pluck. It’s always sold out on weekends though, so do try to get there early.

They ran out of waffles the last time I went, so we settled for the ice-cream sandwich instead. It’s basically ice-cream sandwiched between 2 chocolate biscuits. Tastes yummy but I still prefer my waffles!

Besides Pluck, Soon Lee is a shop that I frequent, mainly to admire interesting pieces from Asian designers. I was so drawn to a pink tulle skirt I saw recently, but they were only left with L size. 🙁

Still rummaging through the rack in search of the elusive size S skirt. ;P

Soon Lee stocks gorgeous accessories, bags and the most precious books too. I spotted quite a number of English and American classics which will not only be great reads but will also look magnificent on anyone’s bookshelf.

Now, who said Singapore was boring? Sometimes, we only have to look around us to discover beauty in our daily lives. 🙂

Crochet lace shorts from Bangkok

Clutch from Pleats Please by Issey Miyake

If you’re on the lookout for modern cheongsums this Chinese New Year, look no further with the Poppy Orient Cheongsum from Closet Matterz!

The best part is, it comes in a multitude of colours, including White/Mint, White/Orange, Pink/Sand and Yellow/Navy. Bright colours are known to bring good fortune, so there’s every reason to get yourself a Poppy Orient Cheongsum in one of these cheery hues. It is so versatile and stylish, you can wear it to work or functions too!

My favourite part of the dress is the embossed floral bodice which is made of quality Hampton fabric. It adds structure as well as a touch of femininity and elegance to the dress without veering away from the key characteristics that every cheongsum should possess.

Here’s a close-up of the top. Gorgeous, isn’t it?

If you noticed, there are green sparkles all over my photos. The amazing thing is, they were not edited at all. I believe they’re reflections of the christmas lights on my tree. Kinda magical isn’t it?

We popped by for chocolate pancakes (called “The Druggie”) at Strictly Pancakes today and it was most gratifying! I didn’t really think the pancakes here were any good previously, but this somewhat changed my opinion.

Although the pancakes are not fluffy, every bite fills your mouth with divine chocolatey goodness. The chocolate ice-cream and strawberries complement the dish perfectly too. It can be too much for one person though, so it’s best to share it with a friend. 😉

Crochet shorts from Hong Kong

Furry alphabet bag from Dip Drops

Transparent heels from Korea

Hair accessory and necklace from Korea
Rings from London

Do you see those rings too? I got them from Ms Selfridge in London last year, but they’ve not really seen the light of day till now. 🙂