Monochrome - Panda inspired

After four days of panda madness in Chengdu China, I was in a monochrome mood! 

I haven't bared my midriff since the cropped top days of the late 90's - but that included belly button exposure, which isn't such a good look these days. Well, not for me anyway! As soon as I saw this sweater in Zara Singapore I wanted it, as soon as I tried it on and wanted it more, but how could I wear this in the tropics without being in a sticky mess? I just bought it as I convinced myself the midriff exposure would provide a cooling effect...and it does! OK...only a little bit - but I love it.   

Sweater - Zara
Leather skirt - H&M
Necklace - Topshop
Boots - Topshop

Location - Buddhazen Hotel, Chengdu China

Blooming Bright & Bold

February is a special month. Not only is it the month of love (Happy Valentine's lovelies! ♥ ♥ ) but it's also the last month of winter!  What better way to bring Spring that little bit closer than to wear florals - don't be shy, wear them loudly and proudly! Floral trousers - H&M, Blazer - Zara, Shoes - Bershka, Clutch - Miu Miu, Top - Sixties.   

The Editor's Market printed romper: 2 in 1

With an ever-growing wardrobe, it's really important to me that whatever I buy can work with whatever I already have. I suppose I have quite a photographic memory, only of items in my wardrobe it seems, so I often instantly know what a potential purchase can be worn with. So when I saw this jumpsuit, I thought it was a statement piece on it's own, also fine for daytime with flats, or pair with heels and a jacket for the evening. OR, add a bold hued maxi skirt in a complimentary colour for formal occasions. At only SG$35 from The Editor's Market, I didn't hesitate. 

Horspiration

Birthday surprise treat! Telunas beach Indonesia

It's the month of January, which means I'm another year older *sighh* but also means being spoilt rotten :-) This year I was whisked away for a romantic weekend to Telunas beach on Sugi island Indonesia. It was absolute bliss, complete R&R and was overall what I like to call simple luxe. Our accommodation was made completely out of wood, and our private chalet was set on barnacled stilts set in the middle of the ocean. Complete with a private balcony with an idyllic view of the sunset. We lazed and swung in hammocks, caught fish, ate the fish, drank, red wine and loose leaf tea, had private bonfires and toasted marshmallows and washed them down with Moët. At only a 3.5 hour journey by ferry and boat from Singapore, we would definitely go again! 

Private bonfire + toasting marshmallows + Moët.

T - 6, W - 0

Double hammock

Ocean brekkie

Our private wooden chalet

View from our private balcony - amazing!