Flippin’ With Flip Flops

So, how are you girls enjoying Autumn? I kid. It’s always Summer here in Malaysia. Sure, it has its downsides – we don’t get to try out those cute Winter jackets without looking like complete idiots; but the good part of it is that we get to flaunt our figures in flowy dresses and skimpy shorts all year round!

I’ll be honest, I’m more of a boots, brogues and ballet flats kinda girl. Occasionally, I’ll pull out my sneaker wedges when it suits me. Heaven forbid that I should ever be caught dead in Birkenstocks or (gasp!) Crocs. But flip flops? Flip flops are a completely different story.

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Now, as much as I love my kick-ass boots, they aren’t exactly the most practical pair of shoes in our climate. So what do I do? I find a pair of equally kick-ass flip flops to both fulfil my need for practicality, and soothe the whims of the fashionista in me.

Contrary to what most people may think, flip flops can be fashionable. It’s true that people usually equate them with sloppiness, but with the right outfits, flip flops can spell flirty and fun. To prove this, I've come up with a few looks for you to see for yourself.

1. The girly girl

See? You can look all put together with flip flops, too.

2. The carefree hippie

3. The fun, flirty Island girl

4. The simply effortless lady

5. The slightly androgynous.

So, there you have it, 5 chic ways to flip in flip flops. Told you they were stylish!
In case you were looking for a neat pair of flip flops of your own, you should totally check out the Zalora flip flops collection online.There are tons of totally rad choices there. ‘Till next time, loves!

Fashion Review: Oxfords

11 January 2012

Status: Ignoring sudden cravings for char siew rice. Still on detox.
Time: 3.00PM


Once upon a time, I had a huge obsession towards androgeny. I would've chopped off my hair into a pixie cut, but my hairstylist said I'd look like an overgrown primary school boy. So I contented myself with dressing in oversized blazers, lots of pants, fedoras and neat shirts.

The piece de resistance of androgeny, to me, were a good pair of oxford shoes.

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To me, oxfords were the epitome of cool. I mean, there's just this aura that oxfords emit. But no matter how cool they were to me at that time, there was just one thing that prevented me from purchasing a pair - lack of versatility. I couldn't picture myself wearing a pair with anything but my androgeny gear (my fashion sense has different wavelengths according to mood). Being young and naive, I figured it wasn't worth the money.

Boy was I wrong.

Oxford shoes are the cutest kind of footwear that you can have, and it not only goes with anything, it makes your entire outfit cuter - instantly. 

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Ooh lala.

There is, however, one issue that I've noticed with these particular pair of shoes - you'd have to be extra careful when purchasing a pair. 'Cos they tend to look like clown shoes, and they make your feet look big. Especially flat oxfords. So, if you're planning to get a pair, and you're a bit paranoid, I suggest purchasing the ones with high heels - more safe. 

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The verdict:

Hot. Oxfords are one of THE best shoes to give your outfit a vintage twist, with a hint of androgeny. But be careful with your choices. I doubt anyone would want to look like an out-of-place clown.

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I just had to add this one last photo. Tres chic. 

Till next time. Au revoir, lovelies. xoxo