biker chic

 On the hunt for a solid pair of boots. Perspex looks great, but these pointy ones will do. In the meantime, I am living vicariously through Polyvore and dreaming of the day I can wear this outfit to work (probably never, really).

biker chic by izzabelleong featuring ray ban optical

glittery love

My first polyvore outfit set! 

Major, major fun <3

glittery love by izzabelleong featuring vintage style dresses

R I S K

  

  

  

Yep, I guess you can pretty much tell that I am quite into outfit shots these days. To me, creating a good outfit is like composing a beautiful melody - both require thought, effort, meticulousness. I don't want to draw attention to me per se, but more to what goes into making an outfit work. Setting, lighting, textures - all these play a part in creating your very own "work of art". Okay, so that phrase may be a little grandiose, but hey, what's life if you don't take risks now and then? 

[all pictures off my instagram @izzabelleong]  

d a z e

 

Taken after celebrating my Granny's 82nd at the Singapore Recreation Club. The heat was quite a killer, but I cajoled V the obliging boyfriend+photog into checking out the top of this multi-storey carpark to do outfit shots. And...voila! They took all of five minutes - largely because the sun was waaayyy too vicious for us to do much else. 

cuzziekins

 

 Meet my new favourite chill-out spot. Bright, airy and cheery - just the place you need to recharge and return to every time you need to soothe your frazzled nerves. 

I was actually moaning about eating solo because I couldn't contact my cuzzie. Later on, though, I realised what a perfect place it was to escape from a dreary, unexciting Monday. And, this made it even better - my cuzzie managed to make her way here! So glad I made time to catch up with her <3

 

Finally dug out this Zara-inspired skirt from my wardrobe. I think lots of people got all goggle-eyed when they saw it. But I absolutely adore its high-low goodness; think I'll bring it with me to Korea (can't believe I'm leaving in two weeks!) Went to watch Snow White and the Huntsman - completely boring, and completely disliked Kirsten Stewart's stoned look throughout. Bah.

Ending this post with a random phrase which was floating around in my mind. I originally wanted this to be a tribute to Instagram, my favouritest iPhone app ever, but I realise it applies to all the people who have blessed and impacted me in one way or another. So...thank you.

white as snow

I love my acid-washed high-waisted shorts. Picked them up at a flea a few weeks back, and wore them paired with a white collar-tipped top for a little jaunt around our humble city. Took my snakeskin creepers out for a spin too; am glad they got some sun because I can't really wear them on weekdays. Also debuting my leopard-print chunky bracelet, which was (literally) gold <3

Night out with the jc mates with fantastic wine and sweet Moet champagne. V also got me this perfect-smelling bottle of whipped body cream, which is super soft and light on the skin. Almost seems edible too!

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So anyhow. Word is that famed French fashion designer Roland Mouret was appalled at the lack of fashion-forward people here. I can't say that I disagree. That's the thing about a society which prizes efficiency and practicality - we become rather de-personalised, mindless drones who forget about building creativity in our haste to build skyscrapers. Can we not strive to enjoy the imperfect mish-mash of our concrete city in a garden instead, and bring to life the beauty, and not the efficacy, of all around us (including ourselves)?

wayboredwednesday.

Went a little overboard with Decopic today. I really have a bad case of mid-week blues, don't I.

A few pictures of my lovely buys recently: 

staticfumes classic black strap watch

Because I need a trustworthy companion on my solo flight to Korea in a few weeks' time. 

Yeah I'm such a scaredy-cat. 

Jardin beige clogs

Because they were insanely comfy and so, so pretty! And the salesgirl was really friendly, loads of brownie points for that! Love the mirrored edges too, adds a touch of glam to this pair.

riotloco studded floral blouse

Because I need statement pieces in my wardrobe, which I find quite dismal. 

And just for the record: I don't think I qualify as a shopaholic at all. I don't salivate all over my phone and do the 'fastest fingers' thing when a blogshop launches a new collection. I don't hanker after getting my hands on a particular 'IT' bag (although I must admit the Celine luggage bag is looking very attractive), or get an item in multiple, varying shades simply because I love aaaallll the colours - how could I resist!

Get your labels right, and if you can't, then please exclude me from your stereotypical nonsense.

wearing my heart on my sleeve.

Being the very (in)efficient sort of blogger that I am, these photos were taken way back in March - but the good thing about Singapore is, the weather stays the same all-year round so you can (sort of) legitimately post "new" outfit shots up.

I  think this has got to be my favourite series of shots, ever. The Broers Cafe has the most amazing coffee and sandwiches. And my dog had a luxurious spa + doggy treat too, so this day was simply...perfect.