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Stripes!!!

Hey beauties!! Back with a new post! This post is about striped clothings. I love striped pants and tops, shoes, everything but it can get tricky to match them. I will be quick and elaborate on how to match striped apparel.

When it comes to striped apparel or any patterned apparel for the matter, my number 1 rule is: EITHER OR.

What I mean by that is, for example: If your top is striped, your bottom is plain. Bottom striped? Then top plain. Simple as that, or you will end up looking like a colourful clown.

That is all for today's post:)

I will only be linking this set below (you can find the link to where to buy the apparels there) because I barely have time anymore, this might be my last post until mid November- Tomorrow and Friday I have CCA and photoshoots and packed with other activities back to back. Anyway, I hope you will still stay with me!!

http://www.polyvore.com/stripes/set?id=102207300

xoxo Marie

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Modern Party Animal outfit

Hey girls! As promised, here is the modern version I have put together of the previous blogpost (Country Girl). I hope you enjoy!

As I said earlier on in the previous blogpost, I feel like black gives white the more modern feel, and not vintage. The very trendy furry jacket gives a party vibe to just the very simple white dress. Together with the black spiked litas, it is just that easy to change an outfit from simple & vintage to modern & party animal!

Hope you enjoyed reading! Stay tuned :)

Jacket: http://www.fashionunion.com/faux-fur-coats+jackets/black-shaggy-fur-jacket/invt/wjaf0202blk?awc=5514_1383050410_f7831b0345e3278db3d56b8f9594c5a1&utm_source=Affiliate_Window&utm_medium=Affiliate_Marketing&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Window_Sale

Dress: http://www.yoox.com/us/34356892EJ/item?utm_campaign=affiliazione_us&utm_content=10&utm_medium=affiliazione&utm_source=linkshare_us&tp=11333#cod10=34356892TA&sizeId=

Shoes: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?context_id=102116953&context_type=collection&id=94554456

xoxo Marie

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Cow Girl outfit

Hi girls!! Today's outfit coordinate is a cow girl/vintage outfit. It is simple but very cute. I will be doing things slightly differently in this post because I am quite busy - From now on til the end of November, my schedule is going to be packed. I will have many activities back to back every single day; there is not a single day I get to rest and I have to plan for my CCA's camp next week (YES! We have not finished planning!) Hope it wouldn't turn out to be a disaster. Anyway, I will be only posting the photo of it and a little elaboration on it, with the link to the set on Polyvore. There, you will be able to find all the links to each clothing piece in the outfit.

Why I chose the outfit to be mainly brown and white only is because I feel like brown and white make a great vintage combination, unlike white and black which gives a more modern feel. I will be doing another set with the exact same dress, but this time it will be my modern take on it. So I will only be changing the accessories to make it a modern outfit, which will show you what I mean (I will post it up soon). Thanks for reading :)

Check the set out: http://www.polyvore.com/cow_girl_outfit/set?id=102020584

xoxo Marie

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Casual Vacation

Hey all! Back with a new coordinate!! Since it's the holiday season (well at least in Singapore), I decided to work on a vacation outfit, so here's what I came up with!

The simple floral flowy dress gives a very summery vacation vibe. To tone the colours down, I decided to pair the dress with a pair of comfy easy-to-wear grey shoes and a matching grey handbag.

Dress: http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/169258?qxjkl=tsid:38929|cat:Hy3bqNL2jtQ

Shoes: http://www.jades24.com/en/product/women/shoes_woman/flats_woman/ugg-d-schuh-ansley-braun_rf/index.html?zanpid=1829853089558246400

Bag: http://www.mytheresa.com/us_en/margot-leather-shoulder-bag-245089.html

Enjoy your holidays!

xoxo Marie

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Casual - Formal look

Hi all! Back with a new set! I actually created this set a few days back but I just figured I'd spread out the number of posts I post a week. Anyway, I hope you enjoy reading :)

For this outfit coordinate, I used autumn colours such as the trendy maroon red and gold combination.

The dark red cami top seemed very casual so I threw in a blazer which dresses the whole outfit up. And to match the formality of the blazer, I also threw in the gold layer necklace which compliments the maroon and black.

Top: http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/clothing-299047/back-to-basics-2295611/salt-and-pepper-cami-top-2252069?siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-Z4uyM9iC_yz1.yQtHqq.sA&cmpid=lshare1&_$ja=tsid:29610|prd:Hy3bqNL2jtQ

Blazer: http://www.stylebop.com/product_details.php?id=476590&campaign=affiliate/linkshare/usa/&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=linkshare&utm_campaign=adsus&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-FNvsU1xyr5GNoGjGM8HCUA

Necklace: http://www.1stdibs.com/fashion/necklaces/beaded-necklaces/1980s-chanel-5-strand-faux-pearl-baroque-necklace/id-v_124385/

Pants: http://www.thenandnowshop.com/jeans/leather-skinny-jeans/pd24238563.html

Boots: http://www.tillys.com/intl/variants.aspx?prod=223326320&ctlg=020_Girls&cid=1362&source=36&affiliates=2687457&network=CJ&utm_source=Commission_Junction&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=2687457&utm_campaign=CJ_Affiliates&intl=1

xoxo Marie

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Random Date Outfit

Hey all! Another post! And just an update: reaching 50 views soon :) I am really glad because firstly, it is a new blog and secondly, I haven't promoted this blog much at all! so yay!

Anyway, this is going to be a random date outfit!

I matched the simple white dress with the biker jacket because I felt like it would give a sweet yet rock/spicy feel which I love. Once again, like my usual self would, I picked out cute and pretty small golden rings again as I feel like golden matches best with white and black. In addition, there is a brown skinny belt on the dress which makes the golden rings even more compatible. To finish off the whole sweet look, I threw in a white bag with golden ribbon details which gives a very sweet look and a pair of brown black tip ribbon flats which give the whole sweet look a nice finish. To end off, I added some light pink NYX lipstick which is a natural colour.

Biker Jacket: http://www.modekungen.se/en/leather-jacket-song-23879

Simple Dress: http://www.thehut.com/dresses-clothing/women/clothing/women-s-lace-crochet-belted-festival-dress-ivory/10827057.html?affil=awin&awc=2547_1382617932_028700ef2e2af73bdffdc778dacd7c78&utm_source=AWin-92295&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin

Ribbon Ring: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418144&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446618550&site_refer=AFF001&mid=13816&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-qjA.cQ0VWT98zQvmoKdSHA&LScreativeid=110034064108522459569556108231&LSlinkid=15&LSoid=304450

Cat Ring: http://www.nastygal.com/accessories-jewelry/kitty-cat-ring?utm_source=commission_junction&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate&cj_linkd=11085047&cj_webid=2687457&cj_sid=e34b3b40abf24602a292aaeb7c867072&cj_affid=2205077&cj_affname=Polyvore&utm_content=2205077

Leaf Ring: http://www.mytheresa.com/us_en/14kt-yellow-gold-wrap-leaves-ring-with-white-pave-diamonds.html

NYX Lipstick: http://www.amazon.com/NYX-Matte-Lipstick-Audrey/dp/B005FYJFCK?tag=polyvore006-20

White Bag: http://www.harrods.com/product/bobbie-wallet-with-chain/chloe/w12-0401-078-CHL-795?cat1=new-accessories&cat2=new-accessories-women-wallets-and-purses&cat3=new-accessories-women-wallets&cid=LS&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-CIEEonvTceRbkxKBmjW2Ng

Chanel flats: http://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-shoes/ballet-flats/chanel/leather-ballerina-shoes-658569.shtml?utm_source=Linkshare&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-Mj3iOfPDvZGqINvaQX7vVA

xoxo Marie

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Wander Colour Inspired coordinate

Hey all! This coordinate is inspired by this dress I saw on Polyvore while I was thinking of a new set to create. It is a rather colourful and dramatic coordinate thus for all you drama queens out there! Hope you enjoy this:)

The dress depicts a very beautiful scenery of what seems like a dreamy wonderland. I find it very beautiful and chose to match it with the nude heels so that the attention will be focused on the dress, which is also why I chose to avoid accessories.

I put together a whole eye look so as to compliment the dress. Here is the breakdown:

1) Apply the NYX eyeshadow base, followed by the light purple cream shadow all over the eyelid.

2) Take a blending brush and apply the dark purple NARS eyeshadow into the crease, blending it out and into the browbone smoothly.

3) Pat on some of the light pink eyeshadow onto the middle of your eyelid then blending it out all together to give the eye a soft look.

4) Put on some of that natural pink Victoria's Secret lipstick and voila! Done!

I went with a more normal coloured lipstick so that the focus would be on the eye area as well.

Dress: http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/018409710007/113/tivolio-printed-twill-dress

Nude Heels: http://www.polyvore.com/carvela_ayla_platform_court_shoes/thing?context_id=101519208&context_type=collection&id=91695625

NYX Cream Shadow base (in white) : http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nyx-eyeshadow-base/3540576?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=nyx_eyeshadow_base:923427&cm_pla=makeup:women:eye&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-vOBmyl7ibcRgA2F9n9IPtA

NYX Cream eyeshadow: http://www.nastygal.com/accessories-beauty/nyx-cream-eye-shadow-violet?utm_source=commission_junction&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=affiliate&cj_linkd=11085047&cj_webid=2687457&cj_sid=dcac390566dd42e0a9393c87e4a7a046&cj_affid=2205077&cj_affname=Polyvore&utm_content=2205077

NARS eyeshadow (in Daphne): http://www.sephora.com/single-eye-shadow-P0249?om_mmc=aff-linkshare-redirect-Hy3bqNL2jtQ&c3ch=Linkshare&c3nid=Hy3bqNL2jtQ

Bobbi Brown light pink Eyeshadow: http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=00458904003762&utm_source=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_medium=affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-JgEr2WDx5RhlCWso_GNrXg

Pink Victoria's Secret Lipstick (in whisper) : http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/vs-make-up/color-drama-lipstick-vs-makeup?ProductID=120765&CatalogueType=OLS&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriassecret.com%2Fbeauty%2Fvs-make-up%2Fcolor-drama-lipstick-vs-makeup%3FProductID%3D120765%26CatalogueType%3DOLS&cm_mmc=CJ-_-2205077-_-10537318-_-Product+Catalog&affid=2687457

xoxo Marie

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Work Wear Outfit

Hey all! Back with another post! But before that, just an update: I have set up a new about me page where you can read here. It is simply a short introduction about me and what inspired me to create this blog.

Anyway, this post is a work outfit. It is mainly inspired by my favourite style, the peplum. The peplum style gives an illusion of nice curves and it is really pretty. I chose darker colours for the season we are currently in.

The maroon peplum blouse paired with the black mini skirt gives a very formal look. To dress it down for a more casual look, simply pair it with jeans or shorts! I threw in the gold necklace because I felt like it gave a very formal feel to it. The red pumps are also in because they have this classy vibe to it.

Golden Necklace: http://www.1stdibs.com/fashion/necklaces/beaded-necklaces/1980s-chanel-5-strand-faux-pearl-baroque-necklace/id-v_124385/

Maroon Peplum top: http://www.owntherunway.com/products/clothing-tops/gcb2070wine-short-sleeve-peplum-top.html

Black Mini skirt: http://www.johnlewis.com/warehouse-zip-back-textured-mini-skirt-black/p755156?s_afcid=af_92295&awc=1203_1382538607_1493f1e9b9dad66c24a6268e7efe64b4

Red pumps: http://us.christianlouboutin.com/us_en/shop/women/lady-daf-veau-velours-264681.html

xoxo Marie

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Random Casual Outfit

Hey all! I am finally back with a new outfit coordinate post! This one is completely random and again, not according to any order at all which is why you will see brighter colours instead of the warmer ones that I recommend during this season. Well, let's get on with the post! I hope you like this!

This is mostly probably for a study date or a fun day for movies. I think it would suit tumblr-ish girls more because of the yin yang symbol which I find very radical and a big trend nowadays. The lita, I also added in because I felt like it would give a more girl-ish feel to the outfit. Of course, if you are going for an even more casual look, switching the white litas with sneakers would work as well! The backpack was there to give a more young and hip feel because teens carry small backpacks instead of handbags nowadays, and also it goes with the radical feel of the yin yang muscle tank.

Yin Yang muscle tank: http://shop.weekday.com/Womens_Shop/Category/All_Categories/Mini_Printed_Singlet/542476-811743.1

Mint backpack: http://nelly.com/uk/womens-fashion/accessories/bags/kling-734/beach-save-bag-pack-734201-3795/?utm_source=affwin&utm_medium=cpo&utm_campaign=affwin_92295

Mint skinny jeans: http://www.forevernew.com.au/Carmel-super-skinny-jean.aspx?p51179&cr=074309

White Jeffrey Campbell Litas: http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Lita-Glow-in-the-Dark-Shoe-with-Black-Heel/389762?siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-aeHrDc49xBAZqoiPY_olPw&refid=linkshare

xoxo Marie

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Random Dressy Date!

Back with a new post! This is simply a random dressy date outfit coordinate, completely random, nothing to do with the season whatsoever. So here it is:)

I paired the mint jacket with the black lace dress because I always thought that mint and black lace go together perfectly and gives the black a new and fresh look. I tried to find mint coloured litas but didnt manage to so I substituted them with the leather black ones instead. The Celine luggage tote is something that I have always loved and wanted and I thought that it looks great for a dressy date as well! Dont forget to put on some light pink blush;)

Mint Jacket: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Womens-Leather-Button-Ladies-Jacket/dp/B009HBIIJS/ref=pd_sim_ap_1?tag=polyvorecom-21

Lace Dress: http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/mela-black-lace-mini-dress_294718001?extcam=AFF_AFW_Linking+via+Landing+Pages_Polyvore&awc=1946_1382362775_20975dc48aa4c0c0bc67399d6abfa454

NARS Blush in Gaiety: http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Blush-in-Gaiety/71958?awc=3487_1382362779_ca47f34dddd1d3007b461a703c972a4e

Celine Luggage Tote: http://www.styledrops.com/handbags-72569.html

Jeffrey Campbell Litas: http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Lita-Shoe-in-Black/114750?siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-4RNsPPYgi8Dbnab351YURA&refid=linkshare

xoxo Marie

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Autumn Makeup look

Hi all! I'm back with a new post! This will be on an autumn makeup look that I put together! I hope you like this:)

In this look I chose to incorporate dark and warm colours because it is an autumn look. For the lipstick, I chose to go with a dark red lipstick as I feel that it suits the autumn feel well. All the links to where you can purchase the items!

Maybelline The Falsies Flared: http://www.target.com/p/maybelline-volum-express-the-falsies-flared-mascara-blackest-black/-/A-13521436?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=710548644&lnm=4-115872

Christian Dior Constellation eyeshadow: http://www.temptalia.com/dior-constellation-864-eyeshadow-palette-review-photos-swatches

NARS Blush in Orgasm: http://www.beauty.com/nars-blush-orgasm/qxp82831?aid=335949&aparam=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-R6gDK0FS7ZQsY0WBkeCNPw

NARS Bronzer in Laguna: http://www.johnlewis.com/nars-bronzing-powder/p111075?colour=Laguna&s_afcid=af_92295&awc=1203_1382348478_d8e6d95cde60af561edc6fd18172c11e

Bobbi Brown eyeliner: http://www.sephora.com/long-wear-eye-pencil-P309704?om_mmc=aff-linkshare-redirect-Hy3bqNL2jtQ&c3ch=Linkshare&c3nid=Hy3bqNL2jtQ

Revlon Colourstay Foundation: http://www.target.com/p/revlon-colorstay-makeup-for-combination-oily-skin-toast/-/A-12771022?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=710549379&lnm=4-115872

Chanel Red Matte Lipstick: http://www.beautyencounter.com/buy/chanel-rouge-allure-velvet-luminous-matte-lip-colour/3145891623802/247512?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=froogle&utm_content=3145891623802&gclid=CN-09OD9t7kCFS1p7Aodel8AKQ

Essie Nail Polish: http://www.sleekhair.com/ess03-poor-lil-rich-girl.html?gdftrk=gdfV25188_a_7c1551_a_7c6335_a_7cess03_d_poor_d_lil_d_rich_d_girl

xoxo Marie

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Fall Trend 2013

Hi all! Today I am blogging about this year's fall trend. It seems that this fall, red lipstick, glitter polish, leather pants and gold jewellery are at the top of the essentials list for everyone. So I created a set on polyvore to show an overview of all the trends this season! My Polyvore account will be linked at the end of the post together with where all the stuff comes from!

The Outfit

As you can see, I paired the maroon peplum top (which has been in trend this year) with a pair of leather pants. I find that it gives a very edgy look to it when I match it with the gold jewellery. Cross jewelleries have been in trend throughout the year as well! I find that gold compliments black and other dark colours pleasantly and I have always liked to pair both colours together. For the shoes, I threw in a pair of nude pumps to lighten up the outfit a little and to compliment the gold as well.

The Makeup

I chose dark colours such as dark red, purple and other neutrals to match the outfit. Moreover, I find that mauvy red/pink/purple would suit fall perfectly. Furthermore, red lipstick is in trend this fall season thus I included it into the set. Glittery nail polish is yet another trend this season. Dark and glitter nails are the way to go this fall! The one that I included in the set is a dark glittery purple which is very beautiful in my opinion.

Let's not forget about the fragrance! The one I included in the set is from Dior and has a citrusy, woody yet fruity scent which I find very suitable for fall.

Red Peplum top - http://www.owntherunway.com/products/clothing-tops/gcb2070wine-short-sleeve-peplum-top.html

Leather Pants (Alexander Wang) - http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.farfetch.com%2Fshopping%2Fwomen%2Fitem10453313.aspx&offerid=255436.10453313&type=15&u1=682e42eaea234b4bb6417c7176f695fc

Nude Pumps - http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2687457-11380342?sid=8f5cf6aa76974dd0a5da1f5ad6fb371b&url=http%3A%2F%2Fguessbymarciano.guess.com%2Fen%2FCatalog%2FView%2Fwomen%2Fshoes%2Fethel-pump%2FPMETHEL3EU

Cross Bracelet - http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2687457-10569670?sid=8a4a7e76914449bdb00bd64df7341f16&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ssense.com%2Fwomen%2Fproduct%2Fluis_morais%2Fblack_ebony_beaded_yellow_gold_punked_cross_bracelet%2F86441

Gold Necklace (Michael Kors) - http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Michael-Kors-Chain-Link-Collar-Necklace-Golden/prod162400183/p.prod?ecid=NMALRFeed&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=prod162400183skuGOLD

Gold Plated Watch (Michael Kors) - http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/417293?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-Hy3bqNL2jtQ-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-xvxiZiSsft.GdQYtNEEIfQ

NARS Killing Me Softly Blush - http://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&mid=38359&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.barneys.com%2Fon%2Fdemandware.store%2FSites-BNY-Site%2Fdefault%2FProduct-Show%3Fpid%3D00505029498062&u1=48566535e271404b92a998ad3bd9c049

M.A.C. 129se Blush/Powder Brush - http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/mac-129se-powder-blush-brush?ID=838038&CategoryID=14720&LinkshareID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-gXl5.UlHKlfHyny2UI3Y_g&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-n-_-n-_-n

YSL Rouge Volupte Perle lipstick - http://www.harrods.com/product/rouge-volupte-perle/yves-saint-laurent/b12-0804-038-YSL-0055?cat1=new-beauty&cat2=new-beauty-makeup-lips&cat3=new-beauty-makeup-lips-lipstick&cid=LS&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-ixuztFVgf7UBz3ADHRcIcQ

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Kajal Liner - http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=00505030812383&utm_source=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_medium=affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-I8nwHOHBea7I95swR956zQ

NYX Love In Paris eyeshadow - http://www.target.com/p/nyx-love-in-paris-eye-shadow-palette/-/A-14723544?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845_678059206&lnm=4-111629&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0003&afid=2845&clkid=708203593&lnm=4-115872

Butter London The Black Knight nail polish - http://www.butterlondon.com/Lacquers/The-Black-Knight.html