Style: Pleats Please, Yes Please!

Its “Japan Expo” here this week, featuring notable Yohji Yamamoto on Monday.
Who’s next on the menu for today? Oops! Yes, I missed a post for yesterday.
So here’s making up for the lose, I have made 2 collages featuring extraordinaire Issey Miyake and his signature Pleats Please line.

I love them for the structure that behaves an architectural piece on the body frame, yet the Miyake is able to conform the seemingly rigid form into fluid.
Without further ado, and I am running pretty late, it’s 1.10am here… let the pleating begin!

Enjoy ~ XO JR

1. Black long pleated tunic, Issey Miyake
2. Purple ring band, JeannieRichard
3. Color Block studs, JeannieRichard
4. Purple sandals, Melissa Shoes
5. Mint cubic tote, Bao Bao by Issey Miyake
6. Sand pleated harem pants, Issey Miyake

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1. Green pleated waisted tunic, Issey Miyake
2. WOMAN gold cuff, JeannieRichard
3. Green ring band, JeannieRichard
4. Tarantula gladiator sandals, Trippen
5. Brown pleated harem pants with tribal prints, Issey Miyake
6. Brass love knot earrings, JeannieRichard

Style: Today I am a Painter

Onward with the “White Shirt” series, what shall we be for Wednesday?
I always feel Wednesday is THE day that one can tone down and relax a little with the atmosphere. Allocate tasks to the others, expand yourself through others – work smart!

So how can the white shirt look smart yet relaxed?
I found this painter shirt by Elizabeth and James very nicely cut and the textile falls nicely on the body to create a lovely form – not too baggy, great for movement and one doesn’t need to worry about ‘pop goes the weasel’ after a hearty lunch!
I also love it for its thick cuffs and signature painter batwings – great for any body type ;)

Am going with purple palette for tomorrow – soothing to the eye, yet still vibrant and exciting to the senses. What do you think?

XO JR ❤

Painter Shirt by Elizabeth and James, $87

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For the working lady, slip on a sleek and sophisticated dress underneath. And come evening, simply remove the painter shirt to enjoy an evening of wine and dine – I love this fitted jersey dress by Halston Heritage, $137 for its front pockets, it further enhances the “creative painter” at work look ;) 

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For the student girl, jump into a pair of purple shorts by Bailey, $35 and for decency in respect of school attire code (if any), drive your girlfriends in to envy with these ombré tights by BZR, $50!

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Trendy but sporting a design aesthetic to last through the ages, the Color Block Studs with are a feminine, flirty update on the everyday signature earring  – an absolute must-have in every girl’s wardrobe! Put your rhinestones away and pop on these beaded beauties instead! Seen here in nougat and purple by JeannieRichard, $30 (now on 25% sale till May 31)

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For the working lady, a happy and cute Folli Follie Happy Nugget Purple Hobo Bag, $140

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For the student girl, a Callie Straw bag from Banana Republic, $70 

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Simplicity speaks volumes.

You may find yourself gesticulating a bit more frequently when wearing JeannieRichards’ classic beaded ring band. Thanks to its iridescent purple glass beadwork, this bauble glistens with every (calculated) wave of your hand – makes for an understated classic ring band. Seen here in purple, $23 (now on 25% sale till May 31)

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For the ring-obsessed, make a statement and adorn your hand with this beautiful translucent purple anemone cluster ring band by JeannieRichard, $35 (now on 25% sale till May 31)

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For working lady, balance out the color palette with complimenting nude boots from Romwe, $193

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For the student girl,  a pair of black suede boots for the “gung-ho” look from Red Tape, $25 and bearing in mind, the not so spring weather yet.