Let's Go High-Waisted

A belated "Kung Hei Fat Choi" to all communities who just celebrated the Lunar New Year! The cold weather this year has given it the RIGHT feel, and made us stay close to our families and friends (and to our heaters as well) throughout the holiday! Hope you enjoyed the time of family re-union as much as we do~

After all the festive celebrations, are you trying hard to hide the few pounds (I hope not kg) you've gained because of all the delicious food you had during the holiday? I hope this article is posted just in time. 

You know you need high-waist skirt/ pants when you:

1. lack a well-defined waistline (which I hope is temporary, ha)

2. have a big bum

3. are not tall yet with a nicely-proportioned figure

4. want to show off your long and pretty legs

If you are either type 1 or 2,

• consider a high-waist pom pom short skirt, because that could give you back your feminine curve and hide your J-Lo bum
• do not pick tight-fit pencil skirt or denim shorts, especially those highly stretchable ones, because that would not only reveal, but highlight your shortcoming (unless it is as tight as a girdle which keeps your flesh in the right place)

if you are either type 3 or 4,

• congratulations because most of the high-waist items suit you and helps to highlight your gifted figure
• in particular you could wear high-waist long pants, flare, straight-leg or skinny, which most of the female population could only admire you looking so good in them while they can't do so themselves
• yet, if you're more at the skinny end and do not have a nice bum like Pippa Middleton, you may wish to avoid highly stretchable fabrics like our type 1 or 2 people, because that surely wouldn't be something you should highlight
• and if for any reason you would like to cover up minor imperfection on your legs (thinking your thighs or calves are not slim enough, scars, marks, mosquito bites etc), just cover up with a pair of opaque leggings/ tights. Try patterns and sharp colors like stripes or fluorescent red

And just in case you haven't been catching up with the latest fashion trend, gold/silver, photo-print, and bright colors like sharp yellow would be trending in S/S 2012, so you wouldn't go wrong picking items with any of these elements. Now off you go and happy shopping with your laisee money! :)

Everyone Needs An Oversized Thick Knit This Winter!

Actually not just THIS winter, but last winter too and very probably next winter as well! Ever since we launched our collection of them in our online store weeks ago, many of my friends/ FB page fans/ customers wrote in and asked for styling tips. Hope the following helps:

Most asked question #1 I look like having gained 30 pounds when I wear oversized knits, does it mean I can't carry this style?

Answer Myth. Unless you're skinny like Kate Moss or Freja Beha, it is NORMAL to look bulkier than wearing right-sized clothes! The key is how to balance the total look to show your true size. Always pair with a tight-fitted bottom item, like skinny jeans/ shorts/ mini skirt with leggings etc. In my opinion it is in fact a good cover up for imperfection in body figure, for example hiding a big and ugly butt!

Most asked question #2 Thick knits are grandma items, they look all old and boring.

Answer Not necessarily. Creativity is the key. Try matching them with clothes/ accessories in contrasting colors, patterns, fabrics etc. Take reference from style icon Susie Bubble, she's a master!

Most asked question #3 Oversized knits are for casual wearing only, not for work.

Answer Not quite so. Depends on the knit pattern and the color of your cardigan. The key is, make sure you choose a high-waist work pants and put on a pair of high heels so that you won't look short and stout.

Like any other classic item, oversized knits never seem to get outdated. There might be times tight-fitted apparels storm the fashion world, yet there are still days in those times when practicality and ease of matching stand in. You always need a thick coat to keep you warm in cold days, don't you?

Fushia - The Color You Should Start Wearing Now (if you haven't yet I mean)

I guess it was since last summer, my like for fushia has grown like parasite. So far I've tried it on my clothes, accessories, nails and even on my hair! The addiction is still growing that my eyes go 'blink' whenever I see it on the street, on a fashion magazine or on a street snaps website!

As a matter of fact, fushia looks good on almost all kinds of skin complexion. It highlights the fineness of fair skin, harmonizes the glow of tanned skin, and even helps to brighten up slightly yellowish skin like mine. Besides, you'll be surprised how easy it is to match with your other clothes of different colors. Obviously it goes well with almighty easy-matching black, grey and white; but it also looks vibrantly good with bright color-blocks like blue, green and orange; and how about be a little bolder? You will find it complementarily exciting to go with stripes, checkers, flowers and even polka dots! 

Not too convinced yet? See below who already are wearing fushia, Agyness, Leighton, Susie, Sammi, Charlene and...LOTSO! Believe me now? ;)