Fashion Review: The Blonde Asian

6 March 2012

Status: Pretending to Work
Time: 3PM

To those who have been wondering, no, this blog is not dead. Neither have I been abducted by aliens. It's been crazy lately, and I've had personal matters to attend to, hence the lack of updates. But rest assured, I will update as much as I can on a regular basis. To my readers (if I have any), I offer my sincerest apologies.

Now, let's begin.

Ahh.. That beautiful golden blonde hair. Reminds me of fairy tale princesses like Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty. I think blonde hair is at its best when it's nice and curly. From the time I was old enough to walk, talk and read, I've always imagined blonde hair on Caucasians.

Never Asians.

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If I ever made the awful mistake of dyeing my hair in this colour, I will move up to Mount Everest and live as a hermit till my hair colour fades.

Now I'm not saying it looks ugly on ALL Asians. There are always exceptions to this. But the Asians I've met who've actually dyed their hair blonde.... Well, let's just say they should really consider suing their hairstylist. 

Because blonde hair only ever looks good on Caucasians. No matter how fair an Asian is, it's rare to find anyone who has the skin tone of a White.

No, I am not hating on my own race. I'm merely stating my honest opinion.

When it comes to dyeing your hair, you want the hair colour to bring out not only your complexion, but your features as well. Any form of colour, and this includes clothes and make up, should always compliment you. Not overshadow you.

I find that Asians who dye their hair blonde, or light brown, look terribly washed out. Most of them, anyway.   Because it's too much of a contrast.

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Yes, she is pretty. But her features look hidden. The hair colour drowns it all out. 

Again, I'm not saying that blonde hair looks ugly on ALL Asians. Because there are a few exceptions to this statement. I just haven't seen them yet. 

To any Asian who is reading this post, if you really want to go blonde, go right ahead. It's completely up to you. My advice is, however, pick the colour that best suits your skin tone. Because when it comes to fashion and beauty, sometimes it isn't necessarily about what you like, it's about what you can carry off, and what makes you look good. 

Sometimes, even the most hated dress in your closet can be the one outfit that you look best in. It happens. 

Till next time. Au revoir, beautiful ones. xoxo

Jazz Up Your Wardrobe: Back To Work In Style

2 January 2012

Status: Blasting Lana Del Ray Music
Time: 7AM

Hello lovelies! Before I start off, I'd like to wish you all a Happy 2012! I hope New Year's Eve was as memorable for you, as it was for me.

With a new year comes new possibilities, new adventures, and exciting new fashion trends. It also means the end of the holidays.... And back to work. Depressing, much? Maybe.

Here's a tip to shoo away your blues: DRESS UP.

I don't know about you, but I always find going back to work more fun when I do it in style. There's just something about dressing up that really perks me up. Pretty much like telling yourself "I'm beautiful" into the mirror everyday before going to bed.

I don't know about you, but I get really bored with seeing the same old office wear everyday. I mean, shirts, slacks and pencil skirts with the occasional blazer for meetings is fine. But too much of it just looks redundant.

Honey, I know this looks sharp, but wearing this in different colours for almost 365 days in a year is just.... Boring. We are humans, not robots. We are allowed to have variety in our lives.

Image courtesy of: wewomentoday.com

So let me suggest a few ways to jazz up your work-wear:

1. A new bottom.

Nothing major. Just some new slacks or skirts that's a little bit different from the standard black, grey, or blue.

Images courtesy of: su-sews-so-so.blogspot.com, stylehive.com

Now, I know what you're thinking - "Bold colours to work? YOU MAD, WOMAN??" But hear me out here. While understated colours like black, blue, grey and the like are safe and functional, but a bit of colour never hurt anyone. If you're really afraid of sticking out like a sore thumb, don't colour block your ensemble. Tone down the loud colours with the more understated ones.

When it comes to skirts though, you have a bit more choice. Get a peplum skirt, or something a bit different. Like these:

Images courtesy of: mystreetchic.com, shoptometrist.blogspot.com

2. Accessorise.

Remember girls, accessories are your friends. While it's probably not a good idea to wear flashy jewellery if you're working in a corporate environment, there are some subtle changes you can make to your office-wear with your accessories. Also, if you don't feel adventurous enough for my first suggestion, this one's for you. 

Scarves

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Scarves are a great way to jazz up your work-wear, and still look appropriate. You can even wear them in many different ways. Here's a video I found on YouTube by wendyslookbook.

25 ways of wearing a scarf

Belts/Clinchers

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Awesome for bending the rules of corporate office dressing, and subtly perking up your outfit. For clinchers, opt for cute ones or something a little less conventional. For belts, try one in a different colour. Lime green, perhaps? 

Brooches

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These are the most subtle, yet elegant way of playing up your office wear. Pin on a nice brooch or two on your blazer to make it look less boring. Just don't go overboard. 

3. Shoes

Clothes may make a woman, but her shoes complete her. At least that's what I think. Invest on a gorgeous pair of heels to wear to work. Especially on the days when you really REALLY don't feel motivated enough to drag yourself out of the house. Consider them your "pick me up heels". Slip them on, and voila! Instant motivation.

Image courtesy of: blog.girlybubble.com

And isn't it a nice change to see yourself in a different pair of shoes to work?

4. Hair

While this isn't exactly "Jazzing up your work-wear", it's a great way to make you feel better about yourself. A new haircut, hairstyle, or haircolour never fails to make a person happier, somehow (provided that it's a good one, of course). It's also a wonderful way to start off the new year.

Image courtesy of: curlhairstyles2011.blogspot.com

However, if you don't feel like cutting your hair short, or colouring it differently, here are 6 chic hairstyles that you can use to jazz up your hair for work. And they're very easy to do!

Stumbled upon in YouTube, done by LetsMakeitUp1

Check out her channel! Loads of useful hair tutorials. :)

In my opinion, in order for one to feel good, one must look good. I mean, looking good when walking out of the house gives my confidence a huge boost. And I'm pretty sure most girls feel the same. 

This is even more important when going to work. Not only does it bring you a better image to your boss (and a possible promotion), but it's redundant enough to be working from 9 to 5, 5 days a week, 12 months a year. So why not make yourself feel good, by dressing up a little more? 

Besides, dressing up is a women's privilege. Don't you agree?

Till then. Au revoir, beautiful ones. xoxo