Carinn x OOTD: Zaful Haul

Hey guys! I know this post is a little too long overdue, but let me still wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017! I haven't been active lately, and I have a lot of posts in mind to share with you but please bear with me and give me some time to settle down into my new job & what not. Life has been really hectic lately but I'm not complaining. In fact, it's a blessing to be able to keep busy while doing the things I love. I promise to share with you all soon, still owe you a 2016 year in review post! To kick things off, here's a post about my #carinnxootd from Zaful. I hope it inspires you and help you come up with new outfit ideas for the upcoming CNY!

Fashion: The 3 Backpacks Every Girl Needs ft. StyleWe

One of the biggest fashion trends of the year is backpacks, and I'm not surprised at all seeing as they're not only functional but fashionable as well. Choosing the right backpack to go with your outfit is tricky and I believe there is no one backpack that suits both formal and casual occassions. Fortunately, there are plenty of options in the market and I'm here to share with you some of my favourite picks from StyleWe that is suited for every occassion! PS: You can read more about my StyleWe introduction here!

[Guest Post] Important Considerations for Selecting a Diamond Jeweller for an Engagement Ring

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Whether I'd like to admit it or not, I'm already at that age where it is no longer surprising to see my friends getting engaged. I don't know about you, but as a fashion lover, I find that picking the perfect engagement ring is so important! Not only does it have to be meaningful, the quality has to be top-notch as well as you will possibly be wearing it for the rest of your life. For those of you who are looking to get a diamond engagement ring, you should read this article!

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Fashion: Things to Look For in a Modern Prom Dress Shop

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As you may or may not know, I've been on the hunt for a good formal wear to wear to my aunt's wedding at the end of this year for quite awhile now. As much as I appreciate online shopping, sometimes there are things that cannot be avoided and you'd still need to go to a physical store ultimately to try on dresses. Here are some tips on how to shop for a prom dress or formal wear for that special occassion!

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Fashion/ Shopping: Affordable Gowns & Dresses from Modabridal

There are many occasions in life that calls for a little glamour, and of course your wedding day is one of those days. You don't get to be a bride everyday, but you still wish to own a beautiful gown or two right? One of the biggest struggles I face is not being to find elegant dresses in stores in Malaysia, so I tend to turn to online stores for help. Coincidentally, I found this store called Modabridal that specialises in beautiful gowns and dresses for special occasions!

[Guest Post] Colour Treated vs Fancy Colour Diamonds

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Ever heard of the saying, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend?" Well, the saying is not wrong because who wouldn't love to indulge in something so beautiful and classy? The shimmering glow is enough to pull the heartstrings. Of course, the existent of coloured diamonds can make a girl swoon even more! Here's all you need to know about colour-treated vs natural coloured diamonds.

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Fashion/ Shopping: StyleWe - Designers at Your Fingertips

Have you ever wanted to amp up your wardrobe with some unique pieces? I've always thought that you'd have to travel to Paris or Milan and visit fancy boutiques to get your hands on designer pieces, but now, you can just get it online! I never knew it could be so easy!

[Guest Post] 10 Trendy Ways To Rock a Knitted Dress

Ever owned a knitted dress? It's a versatile piece that when worn correctly, is a staple every girl should have in their wardrobe. Don't be fooled thinking that a knitted dress is a conservative piece (well, it is, to some extent), but can also be turned into a sexy outfit. Here are some tips & tricks on how to rock that knitted dress!  

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Fashion/ Shopping: Affordable Women Casual Pants 2016 from TBDress

I used to hate wearing pants. It just felt so uncomfortable and troublesome to me. I studied in an all-girls' school so we were pretty much free to sit any way we liked, and I didn't bothered much about any kind of pants except for shorts. Now that I'm older, I'm starting to appreciate pants more! They're simple, stylish and you can basically pair them with anything. Culottes, wide-legged pants.. You name it. Sometimes I'd wear baggy pants to work just cos they're so comfy and I'd feel like I'm wearing pyjamas hehe. Imagine my happiness when I found out that TBDress is having a sale on Women's Casual Pants, which btw, are super in-fashion this 2016! Here are some of my picks for any occasion.

Fashion/ Shopping: My Spring Wishlist from Dresslink for Under $20

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Mention "Spring" and what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Yup, florals, lace, Daisy Dukes and such. Here are my top 5 Spring Wishlist from Dresslink, an online site where you can literally shop anything you want from head to toe! Dresslink also carries cosmetics, hair accessories and more aside from their extensive range of clothing. The best part is, you can get all of the items in my wishlist for a complete outfit for less than $20!

[Guest Post] How To Design Your Custom Made Dress Shirts Online

This one's for the guys out there. Or, girls too, if you're into wearing men's dress shirts - I ain't judging! Cos I love oversized shirts too :p Read on!

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It is quite irritating if you are looking for some dress shirts and the clothing store doesn't have the right designs in your desired size. The most annoying part is that at times there are no discounts or sales and you had to buy the shirts at double the price. This is why I prefer, custom clothing. I always prefer custom clothing as they are made uniquely for your body size. 

Fashion: Services A Good Prom Dress Store Should Have

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A few days ago, I posted about A Checklist of Qualities a Good Prom Dress Shop should have. Today, we'll be focusing on the service part instead of the physical product part instead. For my overseas readers, don’t waste your time shopping at prom dress stores that offer subpar service. Today we discuss the qualities a great prom dress store should have.

Prom is just a few months away and it’s that time of the year again where you spend countless hours at different dress shops looking for the perfect dress to wear.

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Fashion: A Checklist Of The Qualities A Great Prom Dress Shop Should Have

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I know my readers come from many parts of the world and we've all had or have different schooling cultures. But one thing I'm sure we can all agree on is the stress of finding the perfect prom dress! Fret not, I have a list here that will help you pick out the perfect dress!

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Take the stress off of prom dress shopping and only go for the best shop. The right one will save you a lot of time, hassle, and money.

Carinn x OOTD: K-Pop Trippin'

Hey guys, I've missed you! Here's a quick #throwback post of me trying to recreate a Kpop-inspired look for an event I attended. I wanted to go for something cool yet cute. K-pop is usually about crazy colours and patterns but I decided to tone it down with neutral and monochrome colours. Read on!

Carinn x OOTD: Happy Stylin' feat. Happy Socks

My first #carinnxootd post of the year! Let's do something different; 3 outfits in 1 post. I'm not sure about you, but I really love socks. I own so many pairs of cute/ fun/ silly socks and occasionally wear them to bed or pair it with my favourite pair of boots. Socks are great, you don't restrict them to only one outfit; they are versatile and can amp up any look in an instant. Here's how I styled my 3 pairs of adorable socks from Happy Socks!

[Guest Post] Heels Pump Design Every Woman Should Own feat. Zalora

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It's been awhile since my last guest post or even fashion posting. So stoked to be working with Zalora to give you this post! With the year drawing to a close, I'm sure this post will be useful for ladies looking to revamp their wardrobe or even pick out a look for a party perhaps? Read on & enjoy!

Carinn x OOTD: Dope Dealer feat. AESTHETERATI

It's a miracle that I still manage to squeeze in a blogpost or two lately despite the super busy schedule, you don't know how much I miss blogging! Anyway, I know it's been so long since my last Carinn x OOTD post, so happy to be back with another one from my recent trip to Malacca - an all black outfit this time that serves a double purpose.

Fashion/ Shopping: Types of Backpacks for Women @ Omgnb.com

Ladies, forget the handbag or clutch. There's a much better way to carry your belongings around, and honestly, who doesn't like having both hands free when you're out shopping? Yup, I'm talking about backpacks! One of the reasons I love backpacks are because of how convenient and stylish they are! Did you know there are many styles of backpacks available for women? Coincidentally, I'm looking to buy a backpack and came across these few which I think will interest you as well!

Carinn x OOTD: A Chequered Affair feat. Jow Fashion

Are you confident? We all have scars, but don't ever let them define you. I'm proud to be wearing this outfit designed by a loving mother and creative designer, Angelle Chang, whose inspiration behind her brand is her son. Angelle's son was born with a left cleft-lip but she wanted people to look at him, not his scars. So, she started JOW Fashion by designing stylish kids wear from traditional Dutch fabric and slowly introduced clothes for grown-ups too to make a difference and inspire everyone to be confident. JOW Junior was nominated for the CFC Youngstars Award by Luna in 2014 and you can watch Angelle's interview here. Trust me, I was truly touched by her passion and love!

[Guest Post] Top 3 Autumn Fashion Trends

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It's been awhile since my last guest posting and I'm glad that Zoom Media contacted me with this lovely article! Read on if you'd like to know what the top Autumn trends for 2015 are :)