food & place: Noshery
pinafore: ASOS; top: Zara
I LOVE two-piece layering. I have a looooong way to go in mastering the art of layering, but my layered outfits are the more prominent outfits I've showcased on my Instagram. It can be as casual and normal as just an outerwear or my denim vest over a top, or a sleeveless dress over a sheer white tee. Layering can elevate the look of two pieces that would otherwise be plain worn alone. I live on this tropical island that is sunny 365 and the heat really makes wearing an outerwear unbearable most of the time. Some people say "do it for the gram!" but I have near zero tolerance to feeling burnt under a leather jacket and sweating at the back. You know your favourite Instagrammers based near the equator are going through a lot for those pictures. Haha!
Anyway, my next best bet is to opt for thin layers. Spaghetti straps, tees, and overalls can make layering a breeze. Not to forget about the details - flared sleeves, embroidery, cuffs, and the fabric of the pieces. Being in my layered outfits gives me a sense of confidence similar to wearing a good pair of shoes, because it is true to my style. Years of experimentation made me realise that it makes me really self-conscious and awkward to wear something that I feel uncomfortable in. Uncomfortable in this case can refer to the outfit not suiting my character, doesn't fit my body shape and height well etc. You can take cues from the fashion bloggers you follow, but inspirations can only take you so far. When the day comes to an end, you have to be the one to know what fits you the best.
Here, I've paired this uber cute Pepsi logo crop with my new favourite overall. After a few days of "normal" weather, the temperature is slowly climbing back up to hell. I was glad to live through that day in this outfit. Aside from my obsession with layering, I'm also a huge believer in accessorising, and hence brought my newly acquired retro-look gold eyeglasses out to play the same day. Believe it or not, it costed only $4! And is surprisingly sturdy. Love when I find cheap but good finds like that, but doesn't everyone?
This post is a little too wordy than I've imagined, but I think after 1.5 weeks of not updating the space there's so many things crammed up in my mind that I need to declutter. Psst, that 1.5 weeks was spent watching the drama Misaeng, which is really good and motivational. You know that feeling when you finish a real good show and don't know what to do with your life afterwards? Haha! Time to start hunting for another drama.
This post is a little too wordy than I've imagined, but I think after 1.5 weeks of not updating the space there's so many things crammed up in my mind that I need to declutter. Psst, that 1.5 weeks was spent watching the drama Misaeng, which is really good and motivational. You know that feeling when you finish a real good show and don't know what to do with your life afterwards? Haha! Time to start hunting for another drama.
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