On the first day of cool, Curated Cool gives to you: my newest favorite accessory: A faux fur stole! Style it as a scarf or as a cozy addition to the collar of your jacket. It's chic and a cool alternative to wearing a traditional scarf. I love how it's comfy, itch free, cruelty free, and just down ...
Outfits
Giving Thanks To My Mother – Get A Sneak Peak Into Her Style
As we stumble upon American Thanksgiving-Eve, I know in my heart of hearts I'm the person that I am today thanks to my mother. Ok sure, my dad had a part - but when it comes to style and fashion, well my mum was the taste maker. ALWAYS classy never skipping a beat, she would wear an outfit with less ...
Trading Places – Wearing Scarves Vs. A Faux Fur Stole
As I build my collection of brilliant scarves, I have to remind myself to think outside of the box. I typically think of stoles that come with a coat - the soft down furry fluff that warms my neck. But what about scratching the coat and using a faux fur stole as a scarf instead? It works in so many ...
Wanna Get Cosy? The Upside To Wearing Long Cardigans
As winter approaches, I love experimenting with different looks. Finaly one can layer clothing!! So when it comes to styling long cardigans I try to keep the look minimal. Just going with two colors here; camel and black - as it's muted, it's daring, it's sexy with an edge. Whether you go for a wool ...
A Buttoned Up Polished Go-To In 1 Easy Step
There is a polished sophistication to being all buttoned up. It doesn't matter what you do with the sleeves, or if you tuck the shirt in or not, but the collar - it's the focus right there. It's a fashion choice I have made more and more lately, as it's chic, simple and easy. It works for day and ...
Jersey Girl – How To Stand Out In A Crowd
Ahhhhhh, coming back to Hong Kong - the playground that I know so well. Its been a few years since I've been back, but the one thing I know about a hometown is that no matter how many buildings rise up or change, or get demolished, you always find your bearings and a place on how to stand out in a ...
Life Is Not A Race – Dress To Impress… Yourself
To tie up the year on a good note, I came across this anonymous poem Life is not a Race that I felt captured the essence of who we strive to be as people. I hope you enjoy it was much as I did, and take stock of remembering to be you, and not someone else. Xx Life is not a race... Do not ...
Never Buy The Same Style Of A Striped Dress – Why?
Maybe you can relate. As a self-appointed addict to anything that is striped, I do adhere to one rule: I never buy the same style of striped dress twice. Or even the same type of striped top. Ok now and then if it's a tank or a tee I might get it in two colors, but that's it. A common theme when ...
Your Foolproof Guide To Styling Color Block Tops
Styling color block tops is a simple and effective way to dress chic and minimally, and luckily it works for every season. Here's a simple guideline that I follow myself: 1. Pick a color palette: Here I have picked a basic nude, from the pants, the shoe and the detailing front panel of the top, to ...
3 Basic Tips To Wearing Wide Leg Silk Pants
Always inspired by my travels, I'm channeling a nautical theme today. See I have traveled over 105,000 air miles this year, so much so that I feel like I WILL sail away. When styling wide leg silk pants, I focus on 3 basic things: 1. Wear a different fabric on top. The luxurious feeling of the silk ...
GIVEAWAY: Find Your Own True North – Follow That Inner Compass
There's many reasons why I travel. It's the spirit of adventure, bucket listing life, learning from other cultures, and a lot of gut building by following my inner compass, finding my own true north. The best teacher of life's lessons is hitting the road. I also enjoy the sense of freedom, the ...
Who/What/Why – An In Between Seasons Foolproof Outfit
So I wanna think we are all going through this right now; You know, changing of the seasons where its hot, it's cold, it's in-between - it's anything but easy, so lets make it so we can get dressed for the day and then add a layer if need be. Focusing on not wearing denim as an option, when choosing ...
