MODERN

I give you my wearable version of modern architecture! Tadaaaaaaa! 

As I have observed, modern architecture characteristics include: minimalist, monotonous, and linear - these were my focal points in dressing up! 

MINIMALISM - not too much accessories just a gold watch from Michael Kors and a black tote from Prada. Enough said. It's fun excessorizing but you've got to remember simplicity is beauty. The ensemble was perfect enough as it is. Plus, can you imagine the convenience and comfort of not having too much accessories? Yeeeaaah! 

MONOTONOUS - Black and white! Everyone knows how strong these two colors can be, so it was no trouble at all wearing them. However, you know in fashion, a pop of color never hurts! And a pop of red was definitely the right choice. 

But may I just say I super duper love this sweater from Forever 21 because of the intelligent mix of cotton in gray and sheer in black! It is absolutely gorgeous and interesting but still a minimalist piece. 

LINEAR - This outfit just had the right amount of lines - along the side of the trousers from Forever 21, the strategic cuts of  the shoe from Primadonna, and even the divisions along the top between the cotton and sheer. If I had worn a pair of striped pants or a striped top, then it wouldn't be too minimalist at all, right? (yes, I just had to justify hehe)

Plus, don't you just love how the background matches my modern architecture look? Yeeaah, I'm creative I know. Haha! 

What do you think of my look?  

THE BASICS

EVERY GIRL NEEDS THE BASICS!

1. The Crisp White Shirt

This is very very essential because this is the most versatile item you can have in your closet. You can button all the way up or leave the first two unbuttoned for a more casual look or you can unbutton all the way and wear over a tank top or a dress. 

2. The Comfy Sweater

Everyone needs this in his/her closet in case it's chilling outside. But it doesn't mean you can't be fashion forward with it. You can choose one with prints or patterns and that could be your statement, or one that's plain and just dress it up yourself. 

3. The Mini Skirt

So why a mini? And not a midi or a maxi? It's because the mini is the easiest to play with. With a mini, you can don a rocker, a sweetheart, a skater, an office woman, etc and etc, we could go on and on. 

4. The Boxy Blazer

Your blazer is your best friend! In those days when you feel so under dressed, your blazer will be the one to lift you up from that misery. It can easily make a look more pulled together and dressier - the magic of the blazer. 

5. The Nude Pumps

Some may think black pumps are the necessity and nude can be the add-on. Nu-uh, girl! (Well, for me at least haha!) Your nude pumps can instantly give you looonger legs! Plus, it can add class to any outfit.

6. The Black Bag

Need I say more? Black is the easiest color to get away with. So for those days when you just can't decide which bag will match your outfit - which, may I just say, is the biggest fashionista dilemma ever! - I'm sure your black tote will be your hero. 

Put them all together, and what do we have? 

THIS. 

Plus, a cute little bow tie. :)

Crisp White Shirt: Ensembles | Sweater: Uniqlo | Skirt: Bottomline | Blazer & Pumps: Forever21 | Bag: Prada | Bow tie: Riot | Watch: Rudy Project  

What do you think of my look? :)