September - October 2018 Look Book
So I know I skipped a month for my "Look Book" series (the last one
being from August 2018). But here is a combined September-October look book
which I wanted to share with you. As I consider back to what I wore, I realize I was gravitating towards simple yet classic cuts and silhouettes. No crazy,
funky patterns or bold looks here – just your regular polka dots, stripes, and
solids. A touch boring? I beg to differ! But I’d love to hear from you - what is
your style mantra is and which of these looks below did you like best?
1.
Maisha Concept is a new label based in Singapore
that I have discovered. I absolutely fell in love with their “Jaipur Chic”
collection with its airy summery vibes. The brand works with small,
independent artisans to support the traditions and knowledge of local
communities (e.g., block printing in Rajasthan). Here are two outfits I wore recently from Maisha Concept – the first is the
Pichola jumpsuit which I love for its pattern mixing. The other is the Amber Blue maxi
skirt with a side leather strap which ties to a button so you can
wear the skirt in two different ways. LOVE! Be sure to use code URBANMAISHA to
get 10% off your order with free worldwide shipping.
Pichola jumpsuit from Maisha Concept | Tassel earrings from Just Gaya's | Sandals from Ammos Accessories |
Blouse from Zara (old) | Amber Blue Skirt from Maisha Concept | Rebecca Minkoff crossbody bag |
2.
Linen n’ More is another local Singapore brand
which carries Indian clothes as well as fusion and Western resort wear. With
the fabrics sourced directly from India, this store has a lovely collection of
cotton and linen outfits. Don't go by just what's listed on their website - the actual store houses a much bigger collection of clothes. I loved this cream-colored kurta with sharara pants.
The “gota patti” details (the gold border along the outfit) adds a touch of
fancy for the outfit. It’s perfect for a daytime event and that’s exactly what
I had worn it for. Doesn’t the outfit just flow beautifully?
Cream Indian suit from Linen n' More |
I also wore this white eyelet dress and it was just perfect for a recent
trip to Bali. I threw on a Maisha Concept scarf around my waist just to add a
dash of color and flair. What do you think? (you can see an old post of mine
about the different ways to style a scarf!)
Eyelet dress from Linen n' More | Scarf from Maisha Concept | Sandals from Ammos Accessories | Earrings from Stella and Dot |
3. Jodi Life is my recent fashion find in India. I
love this site for its Indian fusion and ethnic-inspired designs. So totally unique
and eye-catching with its prints. I had ordered a couple items from their site and
will be sharing those looks soon. Their pricing is quite reasonable for
Singapore standards but be prepared for shipping to take a while. Here is a cotton
polka dot top which I paired with a pink skirt. You can easily dress it up as I
did here or wear it more casually with shorts (try denim shorts with gladiator
shoes!).
Jodi Life Polka Dot Peplum Top | Skirt from The Limited (old) | Shoes from Charles & Keith | Earrings from MegaFash | Kate Spade Purse |
4.
Mango is a known brand which offers all the
latest on-trend apparel. I’m not the biggest fan of their fits (somehow the
dresses don’t always fit right, which is why I always try them on and choose
very selectively). However, you can get all the trendy designs here at a decent
price.I had picked this simple white striped dress a couple months ago. Very
wearable for a weekend! I can imagine throwing on a denim jacket and turning it
into an appropriate “Friday casual” work look. What do you think?
Bucket bag and dress from Mango | Sandals from Zara | Tassel earrings from Just Gaya's | Hat from Bangkok street shopping | Wooden bangles from Amrita Singh Jewelry |
5. eShakti is another recent e-shopping site I
wanted to share with you guys. I was blown away by the fact that this site
customizes clothes just for you and the prices are still damn reasonable! You
can pick an outfit and choose the type of dress length, sleeve length, neckline
cut, and other details that you want. Even down to deciding whether you want
pockets to be included in a dress. Now that is something unique with an online
store! I definitely would recommend you to try it. I had ordered this animal print,
wrap dress here and I was quite happy with the fit. I felt that the pictures on the website were reflective of what the actual dress looks like. I have a referral code to share: urbanmantra_es1 for 10% off your next order (valid only until December 2, 2018).
eShakti dress (similar here) | Shoes and sunglasses from Charles & Keith | Mango purse |
6. All Would Envy is a Singapore fashion brand with
a sweet and simple style aesthetic. It is evident in the two dresses I have
worn here. One is a solid color lavender
A-line dress and the other is a floral dress. Both are cute and comfy for
daytime wear. The price point is around $28-35 for dresses by this brand.
All Would Envy floral dress | Shoes from Charles & Keith | Gorjana bracelet |
All Would Envy lavendar A-line dress | Bag from Michael Kors | Shoes from Charles & Keith |
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