Hello, hello! We are nearing the end of my Fashion Journey series where I talk about my fashion steps and missteps, social media learnings, and evolution of my blog along the way.

So where are we at now? 2017, the year of the Bump!

I call it that because this was the year when I was expecting my second child and as a result, I featured a lot of maternity looks.  I also call it the year of the bump because I experienced a rise in my social media following. Pods were becoming a thing back then. Curious to find out how they worked, I hopped on to that "pod" train. It actually resulted in my blog/IG platform getting exposed to a wider audience and connecting me to the mom blogger community within Instagram. A bit about pods: They have their pros and cons. As a blogger, they help to build your following and get more exposure. But my advice is to find a group that you genuinely like to follow and/or support. Otherwise, it feels tiresome and inauthentic to have to comment on accounts which don't resonate with you. I have since then moved away from pods because I personally got disenchanted with them but I do believe they have their merit.

So here's a look at the outfits I sported in 2017 in chronological order!

Side note: Finding interesting backdrops and locations continued to be something I aspired to do for my outfit shoots but it got a bit de-prioritized with my pregnancy!

April 2017: I'm about 6 months pregnant here but you can't tell! This ASOS top was a maternity top which was roomy and comfy. When photographed from the front, you could barely tell that I'm preggers! Pic taken on a trip to Hawaii at Waikiki beach. 

April 2017: On that same trip to Hawaii, I got dressed up for a dinner date with my hubby and Krishnav. This was really our last trip as a family of 3. I love this red ASOS dress. It was simple but the color made a statement and it fit so comfortably as a maternity dress. Guess what? I still have the dress! I got it altered to be able to wear it as a regular dress.

April 2017: Wearing this pink dress from Mogra Designs (beautiful selection of clothes with a fusion or ethnic touch, responsibly sourced and made). It's actually not a maternity dress but because it's flowy, I could easily wear it even when I was expecting. I still own this dress and it's great as a fusion wear piece.

May 2017: I was quite heavily pregnant by now at 8 months. This was not a maternity dress (from Island Shop) but I purchased it in a slightly bigger size to be able to wear it.  

May 2017: None of the outfit pieces here are maternity. Just regular jeans (Gap) and a plain white top (Forever 21) which were purchased in a bigger size at the start of the pregnancy to accommodate my expanding belly! I love that bomber jacket of mine - it's from Forever21! 

June 2017: Final month of pregnancy! I can't believe I was still doing outfit shoots. I must have been crazy! This is a cute maxi dress with a turtle design from Linen n' More (a Singapore boutique known for its linen-based outfits, many of which have a resort-wear vibe). I just added a belt to give some definition to my bump and wore pink heels (I still liked to wear heels at this stage!)

Aug 2017: First post-partum look after my delivery in June. I was so happy to step out for an outing for a short bit with my sister who was visiting me at the time. She took this pic for me! I really liked this neoprene floral skirt from SheIn but unfortunately it got worn out so I had to give it up.

Oct 2017: Black faux-leather skirt with a cropped top from Global Desi. I liked this edgy chic look. I still own both these pieces - come to think of it, why haven't I worn this combo recently? I think I should. What do you say?

Oct 2017: This was a white-on-white look along with a scarf styled as a head band. Simple and classic. Add red lipstick for a pop of color! :)

Oct 2017: Purple dress from Urban Revivo (a store based in Singapore with trendy outfits. I quite like their stuff). I took this pic myself using a remote control and camera timer in Emerald Lane, a street known for its quaint homes. This outfit was taken for a post where I talked about why I love blogging - read it here!

My favorite picture from 2017! Taken in Aug during my birthday month with the photographer being my mom who was visiting at the time! I feel like I looked and felt absolutely fabulous, positive, and happy in this picture! And why not? I was enjoying my maternity leave with my newborn baby and relished every bit of this time I had with my kids! Plus, I think I was still sporting a post-delivery glow! Haha... 

So tell me, which one was your favorite look from this whole year?

If you want to see my fashion evolution from the time I started my blog, refer to these posts!

Fashion Journey Series:
The Year of Discovery 2012
The Year of Change 2013
The Quiet Year 2014
The Year of Fresh Starts 2015
The Prolific Year 2016

Hi folks! If you're just tuning in now, I recommend checking out my previous posts from this week. I'm taking a walk down fashion lane from the time I started my blog - looking back at my fashion do's and faux-pas as well as social media lessons learned along the way!

Let's talk about 2016, my fifth post in this series! I call it my most prolific year for a few reasons:

• More posts: I had the most number of blogposts and evolved my thinking about what an outfit posting should be about. I used to feel that if you're posting about an outfit, it has to be something dressy. Why couldn't we also post about regular everyday or casual styling too?
• More social media presence: I also began acquiring savvyness on social media. I began to use Instagram more seriously as a blogger/social media platform. Until now, Instagram was just a semi-extension of my blog but now it became an equal partner (after 2016, it morphed completely into my main platform). The blogosphere was beginning to change and people were consuming less of blog posts and more of faster, visual platforms like Snapchat and Instagram.
• More self-reliance: I realized that I couldn't continue to rely on photographers or my husband for photos - I was either at the mercy of photographer's limited schedules or my husband's limited patience. I knew I had to figure out my own way if I wanted to post consistently. So I "invested" in a camera tripod and a remote (it cost no more than $50!). All except one photo below is taken by yours truly - can you guess which one is not taken by me?

Let's take a look at the pictures! :)

Jan 2016: Looks like a jumpsuit but it's actually an olive-colored two piece set. I purchased it from a store in Singapore called Lowry Farms (store no longer exists). I still have it and wear it a LOT. The fabric falls in a very flattering manner and you can wear this outfit with flats or heels. I remember waking up at 7AM for a shoot at this location to avoid the crowds. It's called the Helix Bridge, so called because it was made to resemble the DNA double helix structure. 

May 2016: I'm wearing a black shift dress from Boohoo.com (similar here) with my Rebecca Minkoff round Sofia crossbody bag. The dress has a cute scallop detailing but otherwise plain. So I used my accessories to dress it up! A simple black dress is a wardrobe essential, I say!

June 2016:  Not afraid of color! I bought this dress online from Lulu's and just loved its colors. I have styled this dress in multiple ways in the past - as a dress, as a beach cover-up, and as a top paired with a skirt!

July 2016: A casual outfit of shorts paired with an ethnic top I purchased from a trip to Chiang Mai (a northeastern province in Thailand). I think this top precipitated my growing love for pompoms and tassels in outfits! More to come as you scroll down! Also, this location was literally around the corner from my old apartment in a random alley. Yeah, real sexy....

July 2016:  More of the "casual styling" outfits making an appearance. Here, I wore a fusion look of dhoti pants with a black top. The look was elevated with accessories like this colorful pom pom necklace and ethnic clutch.

Aug 2016: More of the fun color pops here! Blue and color make a great complementary color pairing and I like how I paired this striped cropped top with these yellow bottoms.

Sept 2016: Did I mention tassels? Again, just a weekend casual outfit made cute with this off-shoulder white top with tassels and a red duffel Coach bag.

Oct 2016: I have a general love of white because the color is a canvas against which you can add any splash of color! I still own every piece of this outfit - the dress from Morning Lavender, the shoes, the boho pom pom bag. :) Another photo taken just near my old apartment  at a heritage shophouse.

Nov 2016: I loved this navy blue jumpsuit that I had ordered online from Lulu's (available here). I wore a thin yellow belt to break up the monotony of the blue (a thick belt would have looked too chunky) and matched my clutch to the purse. Notice another outfit where I paired blue with yellow!

Dec 2016: This is a jumpsuit I ordered from Style Theory, a subscription box for renting clothes. I remember ordering this red outfit for a Christmas shoot along Orchard Road which was decked up for the festive season. I was 2 months pregnant with my second one then but hadn't shared the news yet! :)

Dec 2016: This was an outfit I wore for a collaboration with Rent-a-Dress. I opted for this strapless dress with its unusual shade of green and paired it with these pink heels. At 2 months pregnant, I was able to squeeze into this dress and that's probably the last time I wore anything fancy for a while!

My fashion tips:
- I like to use accessories to elevate a simple outfit or to make it more visually interesting.
- If wearing something dressier, then think about keeping everything else like accessories more understated so that it looks balanced (let the dress do the "talking" so to speak)
- White and black are classic colors and hence I think a plain white dress or plain black dress are nice closet essentials to have! You can dress them up or down in numerous ways!

Fashion Journey Series:
The Year of Discovery 2012
The Year of Change 2013
The Quiet Year 2014
The Year of Fresh Starts 2015

Hi everyone! This is my fourth post in a week-long blog series about my "Fashion Journey". Take a look at the previous posts to catch up. Go ahead, I'll wait....

Done? Okay, let's move ahead with 2015 then! 

After taking more than half a year of hiatus from the blog, I slowly regained my mojo in 2015. I felt ready for a fresh new start for my blog, this time armed with a better knowledge of what makes for good quality photos and content based on my previous years of experience and closely observing the work of professional bloggers. Instagram was becoming more popular as a social media platform too. Because I had already been on it for 3 years by then, I was also posting about my blog there. 

The common theme you will see in all the pictures below is that I tried to shoot my outfit pics against interesting parts and backdrops of Singapore, the city I now called home. I had begun to shed my inhibitions of shooting in public places and worked with photographers to elevate the quality of my photos. 

Jan 2015: I was still honing my styling with color combos. I know it sounds cliched but I think a coordinated purse and pair of shoes looks good together. Which is why the yellow heels and green purse seem discordant in this outfit. In retrospect, I would have preferred to go with a cream or light colored purse to match the shoes. 

March 2015: Blazer love brewing! I still own that pink blazer and i just love my outfit here. It's cute, no? Picture taken at Henderson Waves Bridge.

April 2015: Just a basic white tee with distressed denims and heels.
Perfect for a casual weekend look! Pic taken at Haji Lane.

May 2015: Tried my hand with printed floral pants for the first time here in this pic! I think it's a cute bright look! Pic taken at Chijmes. 

May 2015: Sporting a flowy maxi skirt and looking boho. I just love the framing of this shot. Pic taken on the old railroad tracks in the Green Corridor.

June 2015: This is a Zara brushstroke dress which I absolutely loved and wore for a long time until it was really worn out. Pic taken in downtown Singapore.

July 2015: These were my first high-waisted pants and I still own them (purchased from a Bangkok brand called Jaspal). The striped top was from Forever21. And oh, that Zara necklace makes an appearance again (if you saw my pic from 2013 Fashion Journey blogpost, you'd know!). Pic taken at the National Museum of Singapore. 

Dec 2015: The sad part about living in Singapore is that there are no seasons so all my looks have a spring/summery look year round! Oh well - here's me trying printed bottoms and a crop top and going for an edgy look. I felt a bit conscious about my tummy but decided to get over it lol! The fringe necklace is from Accessory Concierge. Pic taken at Somerset Skate Park.

Fashion Journey Series:
The Year of Discovery 2012
The Year of Change 2013
The Quiet Year 2014

Hi! If you're just joining in now, I'm doing a series of posts this week looking back at my fashion journey from the time I started my blog in 2012. Yes, I've been blogging for over 8 years, can you believe it? Over the years, I learned and picked up styling ideas, tips, and tons of inspo along the way. I thought it would be fun to share my looks from the past.

Today, we are talking about 2014, which I call the "Quiet Year" because the blog was mostly dormant. This was the year we made an unplanned move back to Asia after 16 years of living in the US. And so, after about 2.5 years of blogging about fashion, travel, and other lifestyle related things, I decided to take a break. I wanted to focus on my baby and my postpartum recovery, the new move and settling in, and being with my family. So blogging and Instagram not only took a backseat, it was put on hold with no definite plans to come back.

But towards the middle of the year, I started to post again. I missed having something I did just for me. I missed having a creative outlet. So there was a slow but gradual comeback.

Here’s a look back. You'll notice that in all the pics, I'm either wearing a black/white combo or some bright color combo. No in-betweens! 

Feb 2014: This is actually a dress I purchased from Promod. I was about 5 months postpartum and had shed some weight. So this was my first outfit purchase after a long time. I still like this look, it's classy and elegant.

March 2014: I paired this Ritu Kumar top with this pleated skirt I purchased from a store in Bangkok. I think this was probably my first pleated skirt and since then, I've never looked back! You'll find TONS of pleated skirt looks on my Instagram page! I loved how I mixed the combo of green and blue here. I'm wearing a bib necklace from Stella & Dot, a US-based jewelry brand which I love for its statement jewelry. This piece was expensive and more than I typically spent on jewelry at that time but I took the plunge and got it anyway! It's still one of my favorite statement pieces from my collection.

April 2014: Clearly I was beginning to experiment more with bright color combinations. I paired this floral pencil skirt with a blue top and a pink Ralph Lauren bag. I was playing off the pink and blue colors in the skirt. I probably would have opted for nude heels now rather than these red ones, which I find distracting from the overall color scheme. What do you think? 

Dec 2014 - Taken in Hawaii, this pic is from our first trip as a couple without Krishnav! I had purchased this maxi dress from Target just before I had moved out of the US the year prior. And believe it or not, I still own this dress. It's loose and flowy, so even after 2 babies I can manage to fit into it! :)

My fashion tips:
- Black and white is a classic combo. Can't go wrong with that!
- Trying experimenting with colors but keep one or two colors as the dominant one in the whole look. Adding in too many bright colors can look distracting.


Fashion Journey Series:
The Year of Discovery 2012
The Year of Change 2013

Hi! I'm doing a week long series of posts where I share my style evolution over the past 8 years. You see, I'm largely considered a mom blogger now. But my blogging journey didn't actually start off that way. I started blogging as a newly married girl starting a new phase of her life, wanting to document her big city adventures and personal style journey. I shared more about that in my first "Fashion Journey" post from yesterday along with somewhat cringe worthy pictures, so do you check it out!

Today I'm digging into my fashion archives circa 2013.

2013: The Year of Change!

By this time, I had graduated from a Canon digital camera to a proper Canon DSLR camera which many aspiring and serious bloggers sported at the time. I even took a course on photography to learn how to maximize on the features of my new fancy camera. It was also in 2013 that I attended a blogger conference in NYC and attended interesting sessions about blogging tips and tricks, photography techniques, and iPhoneography (the art of taking great photos with your iPhone and editing them through apps, such as Snapseed, etc). I was seriously interested to hone my photography skills, learn how to develop better content, and connect with fellow bloggers (it doesn't mean the pictures were great but you'll notice a gradual improvement!).

By now, I was beginning to feel more confident in transitioning from fashion choices that would be considered "safe" to a bit more bold and experimental! Not only that, I plucked up the courage to even share that on a public platform on my blog. Colored bottoms, leather jackets, bold floral blazers - I tried it all!

Besides the change in camera and shift in bolder fashion choices, I experienced the biggest change of all. I became a Mom. I look back at this phase incredibly fondly. Check out my pics below!

Jan 2013 - I was in the first trimester of my first pregnancy but you couldn't tell yet. I wore an animal print top with a military green jacket. Pulled the look together with a yellow belt and clutch. The picture is fuzzy but I would totally still wear this look today if I could. I liked the combo of these different colors.

Feb 2013 - I wore this look for a post I had written on different ways to style a scarf. Here, I tied the scarf with a statement ring. I also liked the pairing of the striped top with the olive green pants - a classic look with a twist. Man, I looked fit back then! 

May 2013 - I was definitely showing by now but I was hiding it in my photos. Hence, the strategic placement of that clutch! What do you think of this look? This bright floral blazer was definitely something that was outside my comfort zone. But I gave it a shot anyway and liked how it came together. I kept everything else muted with the plain top and black jeans. 

May 2013  - Okay, now my pregnancy was clearly beginning to show on my face and if I stood sideways, my bump would have been obvious. This is a regular top I bought in a larger size from Macy's and paired it with leopard print heels. I wore this outfit for my "Pregnancy Announcement" post (you'll see the bump more clearly in that post). This is a top I kept and wore even during my second pregnancy with Arjun so my clothes definitely keep and last for a while!

Oct 2013 - Freshly postpartum! This was my first outfit shoot after the delivery. My mom was visiting and helping out during my maternity leave. She soon became my photographer as well! I love these red jeans paired with a lighter pink sweater. To this day, I still wear the combo of red + pink. But beyond that, I just feel like there's too much going on in the look. I'm going for a two-tone look plus an edgy look. I added that faux-leather jacket along with leopard print heels. Now when I look back, I would remove that jacket and change the type of heels I wore. Also, not a fan of that clutch but it was trending back then and I followed suit.  Since then, I've learned to follow what looks good on me! Not trends!

Nov 2013 - Post pregnancy shoot in Central Park! It was clearly fall weather and I had purchased this funky sweater from H&M because I liked its funky, boho Aztec print. I stole out for a quick outfit shoot with my mom while my husband watched 2 month old Krishnav! I'm not a huge fan of this look - kinda of a lot going on, I feel. I could have done without the belt and that bag. Maybe go for something more muted against that funky sweater. But to this day, I still own this sweater and take it out when traveling to cooler climates. I wore it as recently as last December during a trip to the US.

Nov 2013 - Doing outfit shoots while on maternity leave was my only outlet and excuse to dress up. So I'd rely on my mother to do a shoot for me once a week. This was taken on the roof of my NYC apartment. I knew it wasn't a pretty backdrop but I was too shy back then to go to public places for a shoot. Here, I wore a plain white blouse against dark purple tights and black boots. I wore this Zara necklace with it (which I still own!). Again, not a huge fan of this look. In fact, I recall wearing these tights and then deciding I really didn't like them because it felt too skin tight and not comfortable - promptly returned them to the store after this single wear! (Oops, don't judge!). Similar to the previous pic, I have come to realize that I like one piece of clothing to do the talking. If there are too many competing pieces, the overall vibe clashes. 

So lessons learned:
- Don't follow trends - follow your style mantra!
- Don't mix different styles together, like boho chic with edgy or something like that. Looks too confusing.
- Don't be afraid to bring colors into an outfit! But I prefer to have one or two colors be the dominant ones for a cohesive, put together look. Beyond that, it just looks messy and uncoordinated.
- The pieces that have lasted the longest in my closet are those that I truly love to wear and feel comfortable in. If something doesn't feel comfortable, don't buy it or just return it if you can.

Fashion Journey Series:
The Year of Discovery 2012

I have been blogging for 8 years now, far longer than I ever imagined when I first started! During this time of Covid-19-induced reflection, I decided it would be fun to look back at how my style journey has evolved over time.

How did it all start? Well, I published my first blog post on a February afternoon in 2012. I had just gotten married, completed my PhD, and moved to New York City. Indeed, a new phase of my life was beginning and I was truly excited to explore new neighborhoods, try new restaurants, and have my "big city" experience. It was also during this time that I discovered fashion bloggers online, such as Extra Petite, Brooklyn Blonde, Atlantic-Pacific (all of which have endured and flourished to this day!) and started to get inspired by their ways of styling and dressing. I have always enjoyed fashion but these bloggers opened up a new world of fashion where a regular, 'non-celeb' person could style like a boss and post about it - it make fashion approachable to me!

And so began my blogging journey on all things related to lifestyle, central to which was documenting my own personal style journey. Over the next seven days, I will be putting up a daily blog post sharing some pictures from my blog archives about my fashion choices and styling lessons I learned along the way - one for every year starting from 2012!

And here goes my first one!

2012: The year of discovery!

A year of discovery on so many fronts - I discovered blogging and also joined Instagram! I discovered a new way of styling myself for the new phase of life I had embarked on. And lastly, I discovered fashion accessories and styling pieces to add to my wardrobe. 

Having just come out of grad school and starting my first job, I wanted to upgrade from my casual grad student attire to something more professional and put-together. I also started following fashion bloggers (an emerging concept at the time!) to get ideas on how to elevate outfits for work and social meet-ups. Also, anyone who has visited NYC knows that it’s one of the fashion capitals of the world! Just walking along the streets of Manhattan gave me so much fashion inspo!

Here's a look at some old pictures from back then - mind you, the blog and Instagram world were still a brand new concept and I was barely just figuring out how to take good "blog-worthy" pictures. It was a combination of using my Canon digital camera or iPhone pics transformed with hazy Instagram filters at the time. Haha!

This was a dress I had bought online and I loved its three-tone colors.
I remember having worn it numerous times for all sorts of parties and get-togethers. 

I clearly remember this day - my husband and I had visited Governor's Island (an island accessible by boat from Manhattan) for a food and arts festival. I had worn this white lace dress purchased several months ago from Dress Barn . This is a store normally meant for more matronly looks but this dress had caught my eye. I had just discovered how belts could drum up an outfit so I took a stab at it - I paired the dress with a thin gold belt and this reddish-brown bag for a pop of color. 

This is the outfit I wore for a New York Fashion Week event that was open to us common folks. I was so excited to get the opportunity to attend a real runway show in NYC! I had purchased this blazer from H&M just for this event. This was probably my first ever purchase of a blazer and discovered how much I love them for dressing up even a casual outfit! I own so many blazers now. And guess what? I still own and wear this blazer to this day - just goes to show, fast fashion is only fast if you cycle through it quickly. But if you rewear and restyle it for a long time to come, you have done your part for fashion sustainability. 

So indeed, 2012 was the year of discovering the as-yet untapped social media world, new wardrobe pieces of fashion and fashion accessories (belts and blazers), and my own style mantra. :)

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post!

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