Feature: Korean Affair

Now I am sure most of you are well aware of the K-wave in Singapore, be it music, food, dramas or fashion. It's everywhere! If you were wondering: I am neutral towards K-pop, I love korean food as much as I love Japanese food (unless it's sashimi, it will triumph an awesome dish of Korean BBQ chicken, that's for sure), I watch korean dramas from time to time because my mum watches them during dinner and as for fashion, I think it's the perfect poster look for all things classic, dainty and feminine. 

And that's the impression Korean Affair gave me when I saw the products they had. 

After browsing through all their products, I found one that caught my fancy which is this:

Gold is a classic shade because it will never go out of style, it's elegant and easy to match. I liked the weave detail of the bracelet because it has an unfussy feel to it. And I liked that it uses a lobster clasp closure and not a one-size-fits-all kind of closure because my wrists are really kinda skinny and I always had an issue with bracelets/bangles being too big and slipping out of my arm. 

But, the main concern I had for the bracelet was the quality. I've seen too many shops in Far East and other various (affordable) shopping centres with Korean-inspired products. But the quality of their stuff were, well I shall say, you really pay for what you get. Their bracelets felt flimsy and the finishing was quite crappy.

Anyhow, the bracelet came and I was pleasantly surprised. Because, it's far from flimsy! It actually felt pretty sturdy and it's the same for the lobster clasp. I've bought necklaces with weak lobster clasp before (eg.: F21, really) but this one isn't. I am not saying all these cos it's a sponsored review. If the quality of the product is lousy, trust me I will state so because you deserve an honest review (if not I wouldn't be calling it a review).

This is how it looks like on my wrist.

I swear the photos don't do justice to the bracelet. (although the shots are taken with my friend's Nikon DSLR) The bracelet is more true to the photos on the website - it looks like this (but a little darker in normal lighting):

Click here to go to the product listing.

Korean Affair is a new online store, all their accessories are designed and imported from Korea. They are currently having a launch promotion. You can get a 5% discount code by simply liking their Facebook page here! More details about the promotion is on this page. :)

Thanks Korean Affair for the lovely bracelet. 

Photoshoot updates!

It just dawned on me the other day that I've been modelling for Bellezabebe for about 1 year + now. It's a little scary how fast time goes by; I still stand by my point that as one gets older, time seems to pass by faster. When I was younger (in primary school), a day seems like a very long time. It's the contrary now, however.

Okay, back to my point. Now, other than modelling for Bellezabebe, I am also modelling for a few other blogshops. Not sure if any of the owners will be reading this but, I just want to say thank you to   them for hiring me as their model. It's been really great working with them all, whether we are shooting in the cool comfort of a studio or enduring the sweltering heat together. Much love to y'all. :)

Here are some photos from the photoshoots I've done from the past few months.

For FlairClosetLabel

This was done wayyyyyy back haha. (when my bangs were kinda awkward and when I still had some of the internship weight on me. Glad to say, I lost them all once it ended. But now that I am working, I wonder if I'm gonna put on weight again. Eat and sit and eat and sit, seems like my metabolism ain't that good anymore haha)

For Hueberry







Modelling for Hueberry was a little different from the rest of the other blogshops cos most, if not all their items are office wear. But I thought the photos turned out nice haha (not referring to myself btw, I meant the colour/tone of the photos).


For Vanilla Ribbons








For Bellezabebe

This was done quite recently, a few weeks ago I think. The collection is not out yet so here are some of the behind-the-scenes shots instead.

Taking a break because the shoot started at 6 or 7 and I haven't had dinner.







And that's all I have for now haha. Happy Friday! :)

Advertorial: Zalora Singapore - Shoes

If you haven't yet heard of Zalora Singapore, you should because it's not just another online shopping store, it's more than that. Somewhat reminiscent of ASOS.com, UK's largest online-only fashion and beauty store, Zalora also brings in renowned international brands and indie/new labels that are fast gaining a following. And judging from the prices, I think it's more affordable too.

I spent the last few hours sifting through pages and categories, and although I was satisfied with what the site has to offer and how everything is laid out, I think the website is lacking one very important feature that will make shopping online at Zalora much more comfortable and enjoyable - having the "view all products" function. As a regular online shopper, I love websites that give you the option of viewing all the products so you can just scroll non-stop until you reach the very last product they have. It sure makes browsing through all the items they have so much easier as compared to clicking pages after pages. Usually, I will give up reaching the 20th page (at maximum) because well, it gets a little taxing. With endless scrolling, it lessens the waiting time for a page to load too; great for the busy executive or student who just wants to take a quick break from working/studying.

So yeah, that is my only suggestion I hope the Zalora team could implement if they happen to be reading this. But anyhow, I have selected items that I personally like and items that reflect the most coveted trends of the moment to share them with you. And maybe, give you some shopping ideas/inspiration. Payday's coming, isn't it? (or for some, it's already here)

This week, let's start with shoes first, shall we?

1) Espadrilles

Espadrilles are the must have summer/spring essential but seeming that we have summer all year round, we could wear them at any time of the year whenever we want to. This pair of wedge sandals from Anna Field will look great with shorts or cropped pants. Wear a loose fitting blouse and complete your ensemble with the right bag and accessories for the casual, laidback look. Plus, espadrilles look dressier as compared to sandals.


2) Colourblock Shoes

My Pick! 

Yes, colourblocking is still very much in trend. The above two pair of shoes are just some of the colourblock shoes Zalora has on their online store. Remember to tone down the rest of your outfit when you are matching them with colourblock shoes.


3) Chunky Heels

Love the colour for this one!

Add a playful pop of colours to your outfit

*My Pick (I like how the straps are detachable too, which makes it versatile)*

Chunky heels were everywhere on the runways, from the shows at Chloe to Dolce & Gabanna to Marni and the list goes on. And I am all for the chunky heels trend! Because, they sure are a whole lot more stable than wearing stilettos or skinnier heels. 

4) Brogues 

The perfect poster girl for brogues (and other boyish-inspired looks) will incontestably be Alexa Chung. The British model-turned-host has an extreme talent for trendsetting - she made the Peter Pan collar look cool (which I will be mentioning in the next Zalora post), made Mulberry's Alexa bag become a global sell-out, tempted other women to get dip dyed hair and the list goes on. It's hardly a surprise that designers are making her their muse when designing new looks for the runways.

To pull of brogues without looking too boyish, you need to either show some leg or keep your silhouette sleek. These shoes go particularly well with dresses.

5) Ankle Boots

*My Pick* Plus it has chunky heels!

 Being a fan of boots, I find it a pity we can't really wear them in hot and humid Singapore. I love boots because they are able to jazz up an outfit easily; even if you were decked in a simple white tank and denim blue jeans. A few years back, if you wore boots (any kind of boots, even the ankle ones), most Singaporeans would stare at you with a why-the-heck-are-you-wearing-boots look. But thank goodness, ankle boots are now ubiquitous in Singapore, especially among the younger generation.

6) Sandals

Well, they are not really a trend but for us living in sunny Singapore, they should be. Not everyone fancies having their feet wrapped up in a shoe the entire day and slippers are a tad bit too sloppy (unless you are heading to the market, beach, swimming pool). So sandals would be your best bet. 

The first 3 sandals are simple yet chic. Choose the classic black for easy matching or coral and turquoise to add some colour into your ensemble. These two colours can be easy to match too. The bottom 2 sandals up the stylish factor with the first incorporating the colourblocking trend in hues of Spring/Summer while the yellow one exudes the cheery vibe, perfect for a sunny day out. (which is, well, almost everyday in Singapore) 

7) For the Quirky/Fun/Wild at heart

Yes, this isn't a trend too. I just thought I will share 3 pairs I found that are perfect for the quirky/fun/wild trendsetters. These shoes are bound to turn heads. 

Left: I am pretty sure most of you have seen the recent trend of cosmic-printed skirts. And if you are a huge fan of that, why not have it on a pair of shoes as well? 

Middle: This pair will certainly make a statement. Pair it with a simple fitted LBD and let your shoes take all the glory (or attention).

Right: The bold, multi-coloured ethnic prints are not all there is to this pair of shoes, check out how this pair looks from the side.

Wild, dramatic and memorable, that's for sure.

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My next Zalora post will be about their Clothing collection, so look out for it! Zalora will also be having a special 'timed' sale this Sunday! More details will be given to you guys soon.

Check out Zalora for more fashion choices at www.zalora.sg now if you haven't! :)