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Chanel ballet flats: experience buying secondhand + first impressions

The Chanel cap toe ballet flats have long been a wish list item. I am not a fan of heels at all, so especially at work, ballet flats and loafers are my ultimate shoe. From that perspective, a ballet flat especially a timeless style like these two-tone ones seemed fitting to win my heart over…

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Ted Baker Wool Coat: Updated Review after four years

I bought the popular Ted Baker Wool Coat (US, UK, NL) four years ago. At the time, my fashion budget used to be tight as I was paying student loans and saving for a home. Retrospectively though, I’m glad that I budgeted to spend a little more on this coat instead of something cheaper that…

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Fashion investments: how I budget & save

As much as style gurus would have us believe otherwise, majority of fashion investments provide no investment returns like traditional financial investments for e.g. retirement accounts. I wanted to get this out of the way before proceeding further because I strongly believe women should pursue investments with solid returns over inconsequential fashion investments. That being…

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My Summer 2021 Capsule | wfh, city life and office

I have been a (mild) capsule wardrobe enthusiast since 2018. I say mild because I do not dedicate much time and energy to organizing my capsules in an aesthetically pleasing way for my socials. Nor do I obsesses over the exact number of pieces or styles I need to have season after season. Capsule wardrobes,…

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LilySilk Cashmere Turtleneck Review

Considering my love for knitwear, it’s no surprise that I’m dedicating another post to…well…a sweater, turtleneck to be precise. There is something so snuggly and cozy about turtlenecks. I’ve come to realize that they are especially perfect for working from home in the wintertime. Turtlenecks look professional over video calls and also keep me toasty!…

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