Minimalism: Less is more

When you’re in such a country where it’s summer all year round and the mercury is ever rising, there’s no reason to not dress up and look like you’ve put no thought into your ensemble other than the fact that it’s hot.

And while shorts are getting shorter and sleeves have seized to exist ( well, not really ), a minimalist look is the best way to account for changes in temperature. To couple with that minimalist look, strap on a George Jensen watch to complement that simplicity.

Just take a look some timeless pieces from George Jensen. May I add that the Vivianna design is one of my favourite.; Sleek, minimal, clean, timeless, unique and definitely a stand out piece.

http://www.georgjensen.com/global/watches

And if it’s time to spice things up, it’s easy to dress up with a contrasting printed scarf or a fedora for a personalized look.

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Out from the garden

Even since the 18th Century, floral prints have been embroidered onto men’s robes and coats. And as grandeur as these prints can be found in palaces from teacups to fans, these humble species are seen in everyday wear from bow ties to shoes.

We see floral prints proudly rooted into the runways from Prada to Givenchy Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Now we’re definitely throwing away the overly dramatic floral prints of Hawaiian shorts. Try floral prints that are in smaller scales so that it looks more of an art textile that looking like you have the whole garden of Eden on your back.

With nature by your side, you’d want to achieve an easy-going mood from your mix and match. Besides, the world’s a mess. Why not liven it up with bright colours and prints?

Also try looking for blue hues or any island colour palette to give your ensemble an extra punch.

Get your inspiration from ‘Katelovesme’: http://www.katelovesme.net/2012/03/palm-tree-postcards.html

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Inspired by culture

I miss Africa. I miss the people there but I’m glad there are some inspired pieces from Africa like Burberry and Louis Vuitton .

Denim Rocktitude

If there’s one thing that gets better with age other than wine, it’s denim; it’s pure, straight forward, unpretentious and flexible.

Either put on your rustic denim ensemble by wearing a simple while singlet and a denim jacket with denim/leather jeans of a darker tone or get sophisticated by concentrating on lines, cuts and tailoring.

Since the mercury’s rising here in Singapore, don’t let it prevent you from wearing denim. A light wash denim cut right at your knee caps (don’t go way lower or above the knee area) can easily give you a modern and casual look. Slightly nostalgic and rustic if you have them frayed at the end but I always like them neat and tailored.

Denim, entwined by the story of America, has made their appearance known since the 1950s. And while denim today is being made used as bags, bow ties, shoes and other innovative accessories, the 70s look is being brought back to style like that of the denim used in TEXTILE Elisabeth and James 2012 collection by no other than Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen.

So get inventive with denim.

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Take a print, any print.

You have got to love the ethnic print that has either developed from the 60s or from other cultures.

When you think about personality, you immediately think about bright colours and dramatic prints. The outfit you see in the picture from Burberry (guy on the left) speaks volume about Spring. It’s fun, young and full of energy.

It’s been a month since I went out to fancy places so the whole month was me wearing my office wear at work and a T-shirt and track pants at home. How boring. So this collage I came up with is just to spread some eccentricity and the unpredictability of fashion and culture, be it geometric or traditional print.

It’s quite inevitable to be surrounded by clothes or any form of art that reflect the inherent thrill of youth-obsessed culture.