Year of the Snake

Mustard Dress: local boutique store

Blazer: local boutique store

Sequin Clutch: taobao.com
Belt: local boutique store
Metallic Cuff: ASOS.com
Metallic rings: ASOS.com
Spiked bangle: ebay.com
Black bangle: Forever 21
Shoes: c/o Sammydress

 I just started my full-time job, and it is so draining! The work hasn't been difficult so far, but the long hours stuck in the office, and the commute to and fro work seem to suck alllll the energy out of me when I get home. I just use my remaining energy to cook myself dinner and do exercises or housework, and then I just sit like a zombie for a few hours half-asleep infront the computer until it's bedtime...and then it's back to the same old grind next morning!! It's definitely a challenge making the transition from uni to work. For these photos I could barely keep my eyes open! Combined with the glaring sun and sticky heat, there were a lot of shut-eye photos that needed to be deleted.

After seeing the photos I thought the overall look was classy and sophisticated, and I realised just how cheap all the items were! The sequinned clutch that looks like it would've been at least $50 only cost me like $5 from Taobao.com. The polished, sleek rose gold metallic cuff was under $10 from ASOS.com. The boyfriend fit blazer and mustard yellow dress were also cheap finds from boutique stores, around $20-$30 each. And I think the most surprising item is the shoes- the metallic gold trim has a very luxurious look to them, but they were only like $14. I did receive them as a sponsored gift but if you've been regularly following my blog, you'll know I am an avid fan of buying shoes from wholesale websites, picking up gems here and there for super low prices! I don't believe at all that you need to spend a truckload of money to look great- style and class come from within :)

Happy Lunar New Year to all! It's year of the snake and my boyfriend pointed out that the belt actually had two snakes coiled around each other in the centre of my belt. A coincidentally fitting accessory! :) Does any one here actually believe in the Chinese zodiacs? Personally I think Western zodiacs are more accurate (I'm an Aquarius!), but then there is still some degree of skepticism with any kind of astrology ;)

PS. and yes my bf got a new lens! love the lovely new bokeh! :)