Neon Yellow

In this Outfit:

Sunglasses from H&M

Wide Brimmed Fedora from H&M (see here)

Gothic Cross Suspender Tights from ASOS (see here)

Leather Shorts from Forever 21

Chiffon Top from Forever 21

Blazer from Forever 21

Fair warning, I can't post everyday for the time being.
But I do feel bad and ashamed that I'm disappearing from the blog, but I'm swimming in the pool of 'seriously lagging on schoolwork' and desperately struggling to stay afloat at the moment.

God, that had to be the worst metaphor. But you get the idea. I WILL try to keep up on my posts... and will definitely spend my weekends snapping and doing up posts during my internship, so... I PROMISE I'll make it up to you.

Anyway, back on track. I liked this look when I first did it up, but honestly, I'm starting to think it's not that fantabulous. (Yes, I meant fantastic + fabulous)
Anyway, this slightly gothic look really inspired me to do up other looks (that are better than this) and I'll definitely start snapping around once I have the time.

PS. I really love my sunglasses

In the meantime, stay safe.

xoxo pamela

Pieces of Fashion: Lusting Upon Shoes

I'm a girl. A girl with big feet.
Which actually sucks, because it's so hard to buy all those heels, flatforms, boots and creepers from cheap blogshops. So, the only route for me is the expensive one. To buy off brands that sell shoes my size.
AND, brands that actually sell the shoes with those pretty designs are the brands that are gonna cost me over a $100 for a pretty pair of shoes.

So imagine my fascination when I chanced upon Miss KL and saw practically ALL the shoes that I've been dreaming of on their page.

 (click image to go to Miss KL. yes, you can dream about pretty shoes too)

Nonetheless, I'm pretty sure many girls would be lasting after these shoes too.
I mean, look at these.

The Hellbounds Shoe in Indigo by UNIF

 Honestly, this pair of boots look wicked awesome. Look at its unique design and make. It takes Litas up to a whole new level. Not to mention the additional height that would come with wearing these babies out. This pair would probably add color and an edge to black grunge/indie/rock chic looks . Definitely a LUST.

Lita Hologram Shoe in Silver by Jeffrey Campbell

I must be the only girl who doesn't own a pair of Jeffrey Cambells. Damn. The hologram litas add so much rockstar into an outfit and in my opinion, can go with everything. From girly to grunge.

Reaper Spiked Shoe in Black by UNIF

This has got to be MY ULTIMATE FAVORITE pair of boots EVER. The ombre heel, the studs, and it's black! This is completely me, and completely grunge/rock. I think I can wear these to concerts if I ever own a pair.

 The Bloq Boot in Black by YRU

Every grunge girl needs the basic faltform boot, no? This pait of boots by YRU are completely a basic in any grunge wardrobe, and not to mention, relatively affordable compared to the rest of the boots in this post.

Well, hope you liked it!

xoxo pamela

PS. Click the images to go to the respective site!

Hard Rock Grunge

The instant I got my wide brimmed fedora, I had the dying urge to piece an outfit that was entirely black. It's as if the fedora, gothic cross suspender tights and sunglasses really added to the black outfit, giving it a really witchy feel to it.

In my opinion, I felt that it was something that really crossed between rock and witch. But really, above all that, I felt that another important element is my hair. I felt that my hair was one of the few things that really brought more color into the outfit so this look didn't turn out too dull.

PS. Yes I'm super happy about how I managed to get all my pictures to be of the same width. YAY for me!

In this look:

Wide brimmed fedora from H&M (see here)

Round sunglasses from ASOS

Long black blazer from Forever 21

Studded Tee from Hard Rock Cafe L.A.

Shorts from ASOS

Gothic cross suspender tights from ASOS (see here)

Boots from NineWest

Assorted accessories from Lovisa

xoxo pamela

Cross Me Out

I just got my macbook back and I'm beyond happy~ YAY!

Plus there's the thing where I'm feeling so guilty for not posting any outfit posts in the past week because of my hectic schedule. So, I rushed this post and made sure everyone can read it this Easter weekend. Or see the pictures... Whichever works.

For the sake of clarification, none of the photos are photoshopped and all are taken on my iPhone 4s. Well, let's just say I never expected this outfit to turn out so perfectly that I simply HAD TO post this up. (and coerce my brother into taking the pictures for me as I rushed out of the house...)

Before you criticize the lack of coordination of the widths in my pictures below, I'm going to say that I've tried SO MANYYYYYY ways to get all of them to the same width but none seems to be working. Guess I'm still on the drawing board with this one. Help? LOL.

Outfit:

'I Fancy the Lead Singer' Tee from H&M

Shorts (that you can't see) from Forever 21

Studded Military Jacket from Forever 21 (similar here)

Gothic Cross Suspender Tights from ASOS (see here)

Velvet Ankle Boots from NineWest

Studs Allover Bucket Bag from ButteredGun

Bowler hat from H&M

Assorted Rings from Lovisa

What I really liked about this outfit was how the black really brought out the essence of the entire look, giving it this really rock, indie look that actually looks a bit dressy and chic (compared to what the rest of the people in Singapore wear. Well, most of them.).

I'm not going to lie, I did want to show off my new tights and bowler hat too. Mad love those two new accessories that I've added to my wardrobe.

I probably don't look too bad, but clearly, not every picture is perfect...

Trust me, that's the mildest of my eccentricities and probably one of the few you'll ever see.

Anyway, HAPPY EASTER!

xoxo pamela

Tutorial: The Muscle Tank

Yes, yes. I'm feeling guilty about my crappy posts and lack of fashion presence recently. SO, I did this tutorial (although I'm pretty sure you can find it all over the web) to make myself feel better. (and to keep this space alive)

Muscle tanks are clearly making a comeback this S/S in the world of street-style, and a basic tank can cost you SGD$27-30+ if you decide to drop into Forever 21 to keep your wardrobe up-to-date. Personally, I love how the muscle tank works perfectly in Singapore where the heat never fades, and since there's a cheaper way to do it... Why not share?

Things you need to get your muscle tank are basically a marker (optional), an old BAGGY tee (preferably men's-cut because it's so much more fitting) and your trusty ol' scissors. Now you're ready to begin!

Usually I skip this step and simply CUT, but for the sake of first timers and this tutorial, I'm recommending you dot in where you want to cut (to prevent any imminent disaster). I like a larger arm opening, so I opted to cut away the sleeves to approximately the middle of the tee. It's really up to you how you want to do it though.

PS. yes, that's a Linkin Park tee I got when I bought the album. Guess I have a reason to wear it out now!

This step is basically cutting the tee. Don't worry too much about how straight it is. JUST CUT IT. It gives a really grunge vibe when you leave it somewhat messy, but do try to keep the shape of the tank there!

For the neckline, I like to cut it slightly beyond the original neckline, and I keep this even for the back. So, what I usually do is cut the sides, then the entire neckline, instead of both sides at a go (like I usually do for the sides)

Some tips AFTER Step 2:
Pull on the areas you've cut to get the ends to roll in. It gives the tank a more finished look and makes it totally grunge. (that's why you don't need to worry too much about the edges!)

And you're done!
Seriously, cutting up tees is my favorite thing to do when I'm feeling stressed. (Apart from snacking and blogging) What can I say, it's therapeutic for my soul!

Outfit:

Muscle Tank (self-created)

Ripped Denim Shorts (self-created from long shorts)

Round Sunglasses from H&M

Electric Blue Beanie from Qoo10.sg

Combat Boots from Shanghai

Have a great week my dears!

xoxo pamela

Grunge It Is

Outfit:
Flannel Blouse from Forever 21 (see here)
Leopard Print Cardigan from Forever 21 (see similar here)
'Made In USA' Tee from Forever 21 (see here)
Faux Leather Shorts from Forever 21 (see similar here)
Silver Chain Earrings from Forever 21 (see similar here)
Ripped Look Tights from ASOS (see here)
ALLEY Leather Flatform Chelsea Ankle Boots from ASOS (see here)
Round Sunglasses from ASOS (see similar here)
Assorted hand acccessories from The Editor's Market, ASOS, M)Phosis
Cat Ear Beanie from Qoo10

Well, I did promise an actual outfit post on this look after my movie day, and here it is!

The idea of outfit was really to match different patterns together to get this really grunge look. I THINK I succeeded in that sense, because by some stroke of luck, the cardigan really matched the flannel blouse!

I didn't want to go for those oversized 'boyfriend' sized flannel blouses, so instead, I got the real thing. A flannel blouse from the men's section in Forever 21. It works in the exact same way, so... it's really up to you.

As for the boots, it would be good to get a slightly larger size, OR to wear socks in them I guess. Because they seriously hurt like a bitch when I wore them to school. I ended up taking a cab home and walking barefooted back to my flat. YES, barefooted except for my tights.

Well, while I tend to new blisters, hope you enjoyed this look!

xoxo pamela

Smart Leather

 

Today's Outfit:
Black Blazer with Leather Sleeves from Forever 21 (see similar here)
Monochrome Color Block Chiffon Blouse from Forever 21 (see similar here)
Retro Round Sunglasses from ASOS (see similar here)
Electric Blue Bandage Skirt from H&M (see similar here)
Shaggy Deer iPad Case from Stella McCartney (see here)
Assorted Rings from Lovisa
Bandage Wedges from Guess

Two of my favorite things in fashion have got to be blazers and leather. When those two come together... I know I HAVE TO have that fashion piece, and that's exactly what happened here. I'm on a student's budget, and yet.. I had to have this blazer the instant I set my eyes on it.

Instead of my usual grunge style, I realized that the leather gave this blazer and edge, but ultimately, it is still a blazer. Which means it's kind of classy.

So, the best way to put this outfit together would have been to adopt the monochrome trend that's all the rage this Spring. If you noticed the electric blue bandage skirt... Well, I just think the outfit needed something else to make it stand out. Which the skirt totally did by the way.

A touch of color from the skirt and my rings gave this outfit more dimensions, which is really great because it doesn't make me come off as too gloomy or seem as if I'm attempting to blend in.

ALSO, I really decided to go with the jacket trend (on the runway AND in fashion week street fashion) where everyone simply throws on their jackets without actually wearing them. Admittedly, it was hard to go about setting my timer when I had so little space to move my arms in, but I think it adds this really chic, sophisticated look to the entire outfit as opposed to wearing the blazer as per usual.

More pictures:

Hope you liked this look!
PS. forgive me for the different picture widths. I resized my pictures wrongly! T^T

xoxo pamela