I purchased this coat from
HOBBS winter's collection last year because I really liked the design and colour. I felt rather daring that day choosing a red coat over black. But to be honest with you, I've only worn this coat three times. It's a great piece to have in the wardrobe, something to brighten up those dull/rainy days, but on freezing cold days I'd have to layer up a lot to stay warm. So, it's not really one of my favourite purchases (sadly).
These photos were taken earlier this year in February. I know I haven't been as good at keeping my blog updated, but hey, I have my personal life and other responsibilities to take care of away from my blog too. Anyway, I put this outfit together really quickly, as I wanted to experiment a bit with this coat. I simply worn a denim dress, a pair of pastel pink socks, white trainers and grabbed a backpack to finish off my casual/lazy look. As soon as I put on this red coat, the outfit looked a bit more interesting. I just wanted to prove to myself that this coat can be worn casually as well, and I don't actually need to wait for a special occasion to wear it.
Denim dress: Zara | Coat: HOBBS | Backpack: Primark
All I can say right now is everything's starting to come together nicely. I've finally settled into my new flat in London, and also my new job - I'm enjoying it a lot so far! It took a few months for me to get used to all the changes though, but I'm feeling happy and positive that this is just the beginning of all the exciting things that's about to happen!
Anyway, here I am with a quick outfit post. I wasn't planning to shoot this outfit but then I thought why not? It's a rather simple outfit, but it's definitely an outfit I'd wear on my casual/relaxed days. I got this dark green shirt from & other stories (that's one of my favourite stores!), washed it once and now it's ruined as the sleeves are falling apart! I got to be honest here but it's definitely heartbreaking as it's not at all worth the price that I paid for. Another thing is I really like this colour, it's something different and I think this shirt had a great potential when it comes to styling. I would of loved to wear it tucked into a white culottes similar to this one from
Elizabeth and James or a nude one from
3.1 Phillip Lim with a pair of orange block heels for a chic contrasted look. The backpack was a bargain from Primark, I bought it because I needed something that I could just throw everything into for my lazy day out and not having to worry about organising my bag. I think my trousers and backpack has helped and toned down the dark green shirt though, otherwise wearing it with darker shades from head to toe would of made this outfit look too harsh.
Khaki is currently one of the most trendiest colour for autumn/winter this year, and I'm loving it! It's definitely not a typical girly shade, but that's the beauty of it because not all women are girly. I think one of the best ways to tone down the toughness of any shades of khaki is by styling with white, pastel or neutral tones. I still remember my first ever khaki piece of clothing. I was about thirteen, and it was a pair of khaki chinos that my mum has purchased randomly for me. Obviously, I listened to her advice as she told me how 'cool' I would look if I worn it on a school trip to France. I got so excited, paired it up with some random things and was confident that I could pull it off. I was soooooo wrong, hahaha!
I'm really pleased with my new khaki cardigan though. It's warm, looks very simple and rather practical as well as it has two pockets, one on each side. The material is soft and isn't too thick so you can easily layer up with your winter coat. I don't know about you but I absolutely hate (I know hate is a strong word, but for this occasion it's necessary) that moment when your long sleeves cardigans/jumpers rolls up half way inside your coat/jacket sleeves. It's such an annoying feeling that I can't really put into words, but I'm sure you get what I'm trying to say.
top: ASOS | cardigan: Primark | chocker: Topshop | Jeggings: M&S Collection | Shoes: Office
Photos taken by my dearest sister, Jilla
I really think white and lace are the dreamiest elements ever existed in fashion. And currently, 20% of my wardrobe consist of white, which I think is a good amount because white goes with every other shades so you can't really go wrong. The only thing that could go wrong is when you go out for a meal, and you drop a bit of food (curry or spaghetti bolognese are the worst!) onto your white clothes. Oh yes, that situation is guaranteed to crush your heart into pieces.
cropped crochet: Primark | watch: Michael Kors | lace cardigan: Rebellion
I've always been a great fan of denim. I grew up wearing denim jeans, denim skirt and denim dungarees. It feels satisfying when I invest money into a new pair of jeans because I know they'll last forever. I'm talking about denim jeans, as I feel that white or black jeans doesn't really give me the excitement as denim does. As soon as I turned 18, I really got into ripped jeans. I remember that back in school days a lot of girls thought ripped jeans looked too 'manly', some even said they were 'ugly' so most girls worn only black leggings. Because (apparently) you would look a lot cooler wearing the same things as all of the popular girls. I didn't give a damn what they thought, I've never been a fan of the 'short t-shirt and see-through leggings' trend anyway. It's funny actually, as ripped jeans are everywhere now. And all of a sudden, many young people agreed that they are rather 'sexy'.
I bought these denim-washed ripped shorts from a local boutique in Bangkok, and the cropped crochet top was actually from Primark's previous summer collection! I simply added a white lacy cardigan and a green reflector sunglasses to make this outfit look a bit fancier. You'd be surprised what statement pieces could do to your outfit. Just remember, don't over do it!
I knew I always loved fashion from a young age, but it wasn't until three years ago when I finally realised how much I want to live and grow old with it. I remember flicking through fashion magazines that my mum used to subscribed to, and how I was secretly excited when new issues arrived every month. Praew (Thai women's magazine), was the first magazine that I started flicking through at the age of eight. I still remember how much I enjoyed styling my Barbie dolls, and even making new dresses/outfits for them by cutting up my own clothes from GAP KIDS… Hahaha, sorry mum!
I'm a big fan of stripes. I'm not fussed whether they're vertical or horizontal, as long as they're combined with 'white', they tend to be my go-to-piece. For me, stripes trend is a classic. They always look trendy and you can match them with anything from denim, leather or pulling off a minimalistic look by wearing all-vertical stripes on their own. Although, there are no strict rules with fashion, and what you choose to wear is totally up to you! Just because someone else is wearing something different to how you would wear it, doesn't mean they're wrong. Wear what you feel comfortable in and have fun matching up what you already have in your wardrobe. You don't need to go out and spend a fortune on things that you're unsure of. The secret of being well-dressed is actually knowing what's appropriate to wear for what occasions, it's not all about the total cost of your entire outfit.
Sometimes, I get slightly jelly (jealous) of those who lives in a country full of warm sunshine and trees full of pretty blossoms, it would be a dream for me to wear summery clothes every day throughout the entire year! I love autumn/winter fashion trends, but being a petite built at 5 feet 4 inches and a half, I don't often enjoy layering tons of clothes, jumpers then winter coat on myself! Luckily, I've managed (just) to walk against strong winds in the winter without flying away to another planet though. Is there anybody else who can relate to this!?
Till next time,
Boonya
