Party Looks 2012 - featuring Foster Bay

Thursday, December 13, 2012 Anonymous 2 Comments

Hi everyone.

I know it's been such a long time since my last post. Unfortunately my dear old 92 yr old grandma had passed on recently and having been very close to her, it certainly took me a while to grieve her loss.

Nonetheless the festive period is just around the corner and Foster Bay has launched their very own exclusive manufactured labelled items to help you find that right outfit for the craziest parties you will be attending. Here are a few looks I have put together with Foster Bay's items for your mix and match ideas.



Foster Bay's Noelle Sequin Peplum Top in Champagne ( get it here) Anna Beck Sulawesi Gold Chandelier Earrings ( similar here) Missco Gold Glomesh Bag ( similar here) My1stwish Gold Party Diamante Heels ( similar here)

Foster Bay's Laila Razor Back Lace Dress ( similar here) Kenneth Jay Lane's gunmetal Swarovski Crystal Bangle ( similar here) GUESS Hondola 2 Black Heels ( similar here) 1950s Vintage Walborg Clutch ( similar here)

Vintage Red Cocktail Ring ( similar here) Mary Frances ARIA Clutch ( similar here) Rebekah's  Ruby Red Chandelier Earrings ( similar here) Foster Bay's Sherisse Lace Dress in Black ( get it here) BCBG Oxblood Dante Pump ( similar here )

Foster Bay Anthea Maxi Dress ( get it here) American Glamour Badgley Mischka Black Chandelier Earrings ( similar here) Velvet & Diamante Belt ( similar here) Foster Bay Sequin Black Clutch ( get it here) Jimmy Choo Lance Mirrored Sandals ( similar here)

 Am off to my well deserved long break to London and Florida tomorrow. Can't wait to post pics from my round the world trip over the Christmas and New Year period! Watch this space then!

Love,
Simone

Most popular Dress Style : Optical Illusion Dress ( tips for Plus Size)

Sunday, November 04, 2012 Anonymous 6 Comments

I am sure for those of you who are of a larger dress size like me, e.g UK 12 / US 8 and above, you would sometimes fret about styles of dresses to wear. Well I certainly do and am slowly beginning to realise which styles suit me better than others.

Besides the recent Skater or Fit & Flare style which I love so much, here's another style to add to your list of " must try" dress styles - the OPTICAL ILLUSION DRESS. Widely popular during SS 2012,  this trend is certainly being carried forward in a variety of ways into A/W 2012 and also into SS 2013.






I paired my dress with my very own Foster Bay Waterfall Drape Jacket to further accentuate the color block contrast for that further illusion enhancement of a slimmer hourglass figure. Also as dinner was in a pretty cold air-conditioned restaurant hence the need for a jacket. This look could easily take you to the office and you can swop the flats for heels, wear your hair down, take off the jacket and match the outfit with a clutch for after work drinks and dinner. A great outfit for 2 occasions.

Here are some further tips and styles of the optical illusion dress which you may wish to explore with.



1) For Plus Size Ladies ( UK 14 & above)

Remember to watch out for the fabric of the outfit. Go for fabrics that are slightly heavier so that it skims the silhouette and creates the hourglass effect as its meant to be instead of hugging you at the wrong places e.g hips, bulging tummy etc...

The Ponte Roma fabric dress ends knee length for that pencil skirt slimming effect & the V-neck helps to create the illusion of a longer neckline and drawing the eyes vertically for that illusion of a slim, tall silhouette. Dress : Simply Be

Dress : Bespoke Monochrome Silhouette Dress ( similar here )

2) For UK 6 - 12 Ladies

As you can see from the celebrities listed below, there are so many styles and designs you can play with for the optical illusion dress. So have fun!

Kim Kardashian & Victoria Beckham rocking the same Optical Illusion Dress

Kate Winslet in her infamous Optical Illusion Dress

3) Maxi Optical Illusion Dress
For those of you who may not be comfortable or feel shy wearing short skirts to pull off this look, here's a maxi version of the Optical Illusion Dress for you to explore the look with.

Brooklyn Decker & Gwyneth Paltrow in Stella McCartney's Maxi Optical Illusion Dress

So enjoy, have fun and go explore the Optical Illusion Dress style!!

Love,
Simone

How to Style Your Basic T-Shirt.

Friday, October 26, 2012 Anonymous 0 Comments

It's the weekend again everyone! I was waiting anxiously to get some downtime to blog again but it was a crazy mad week. With Connor being taken ill with a high fever and my busy work schedule catching up tending to Connor for a couple of days, hence been so swarmed and before you know it - there you go.... the weekend comes around again and another week has passed!

Can't believe we are already hitting the end of October for 2012! My god, where did time fly to? This past week, we have been really excited reviewing samples of our Foster Bay manufactured label items for our Xmas and New Year collection which had just arrived. We had also just completed our "Autumn Rhapsody II" collection's photoshoot launching soon on 1 November 2012 with a new  and lovely face - Sarah H. as our model this time around. Seeing ourselves evolving slowly to the next level in such a short spate of time has been such a ride. A few tweaks still required with suppliers and honestly we can't wait for it to be launched.

Meanwhile since I have been running around so much for the new collection as well as for arranging stuff in view of my impending long break to UK and USA in Dec'12 - Jan'13 so I have been just throwing on jeans/shorts with basic tee almost all week long.  Although many bloggers out there have covered this post on " How To Style Your Basic Tee" but I thought I would like to give my take on it as well.

Here are a few LOOKS you can achieve with just your basic tee.

LOOK NO. 1

LOOK NO. 2

 Do share with me your further thoughts and ideas on how to trend the basic tee.

Have a great weekend ahead!

Love,
Simone

Metallics

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Anonymous 2 Comments

Off to lunch with the girls and decided to put together this OOTD, the highlight being my metallic jeans.

Have always wanted to trend this style but nervous, as it can look quite " Tin Man" from Wizard of Oz if styled wrongly or a little over the top to feel comfortable in it. This trend seems to always be the next season's big trend. It was showcased in Givenchy, Ferragamo and Herve Leger SS 2012 collections where gold, silver and bronze was used in their designs and fabrics.

Now for Fall 2012, it again seems to be hot in trend but this time perhaps taking a slight twist where liquid metallics is the favourite look to style in. Fluid, molten-like it is most recently seen in tights/ leggings where it literally looks like a wet suit on. Strong also in shoes, bags and accessories, the metallic trend is still deem as SS 2013 look to have.

Could have just jumped straight into the pool with that outfit cos it was such a warm humid day!

Top : Cotton On Jeans : Cotton On Shoes : GUESS ( old) Clutch : Femmex Necklace : c/o Rebecca ( thanks !)

LOOK NO. 1





LOOK No. 2

LOOK No. 3





LOOK No. 4

Metallic items you may wish to have in your wardrobe.

Love,
Simone Get this look for $734+ on Lookastic: Tan Leopard Suede Clutch, Gold Leather Pumps, White Peasant Blouse, and Gold Necklace

Carpenter And Cook - Vintage Home Store & Artisan Bakery

Sunday, October 14, 2012 Anonymous 0 Comments

In all honesty, it is not the first of such concept cafes here in Singapore, however what had me thrilled with this particular place was that even the sitting arrangement was so relax. Although there were individual 2 or 3 seater tables, however groups of people were expected to share the larger tables. My friend Cheryl and I had to share a table with a group of girls who are from Lasalle College of Arts, majoring in Fashion Business and we ended up chatting away and enjoying each others' company. It is certainly one of those quaint places in the midst of a residential estate that makes it so unique and attractive. Less commercial in feel perhaps and more homely and friendly in terms of service and presentation.

Our new friends from Lasalle College of Arts.



Cheryl and I enjoying our Brioche and Quiche...yum yum!!

What caught my eye and attention to this unique Patisserie is that every plate, cup and saucer is different and all handpicked by the 3 beautiful owners. Waiting numbers are kids tool box kit of screwdriver, hammers or kitchen utensils etc.. tied to a vintage tin cup with a number on it.

Calling cards are done uniquely like vintage price tags.

Unique tables out of old sewing machines

Check out the cute school desks outside the Cafe.

Lace Jacket : H&M Fringe Skirt : ZASS Ring : Quiet Riot Necklace : Amber Avenue Shoes : Old, own

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