Outfits to welcome the Autumn.

Soup of the Day: The Black Oxfords.

After weeks (or months?) for abandoning the "Soup of the Day" album, finally I have some time to sit down and update the album. However, my "personal photographer" is really busy to hold a camera for me, hence the only-shoes-and-part-of-the-skirts pictures are taken lately, there are also few the-only-half-of-the-tops-with-the-awkward-face pictures tho'.

Anyway, here are few outfit I wore weeks ago. I'm really into simple but something kind of mood lately. I wear pleated skirt quite often too, to act like a lady :) I bought one black Topshop oxford lace-up shoes for casual daily wear, it goes well with almost everything, and most importantly, with very reasonable price, hooray!

Next, I just want to say it again, I am really a Monki freak! I realise most of my stuffs are from Monki. Everytime my friend kindly giving me compliments about my outfit, I would go like "It's from Monki" until one time she said, "Monki again?" Yea, Monki again.

So the below heels / skirts are from Monki.

Soup of the Day: Quiet. 

And then, finally something not from Monki. Below is a one-piece shirt from COS. I love its simplicity. Clean and stiff, with a collar, is perfect for some formal occasion but not looking too serious.
Then, I wore the beautiful unicorn necklace from my beloved friend as a little touch-up :) Not too much.

Soup of the Day: Unicorn Dream.

Before ending the post, I just want to share some excited news that LV has announced their new creative director - Nicolas Ghesquière the former Balenciaga designer! Looking forward to see the next show! Anyway, I want to share these interesting words by DailyMail online describing this whole situation - "It's fashion musical chairs" - can't agree more.

Source: Vogue. 

Pleated Skirts: Monki | Shoes: Monki, Topshop | Collar one-piece: COS | Necklace: gift.

[Outfit] Soup of the Day: Nicole in the Wonderland x random daily life.

My friend reminded me that I seldom update about my Soup of the Day outfit album lately, and yes, I feel bad about not being persistent but I am just too busy preparing for my coming grad collection and for the flower crowns I've promised to make for 2 of my beloved friends' wedding. 

Anyway, here is the little sum-up for the past few days of what I am up to. So there is the outfit I wore days ago. Casual simple black pullover with the vintage dreamy colour midi, the pattern feels like the free-movement of watercolour. We went for dinner after class and I saw this dreamy set-up by Daydream Nation, I felt like I walked into the wonderland! Love the mood and especially the pastel small houses done by Stickyline. 

Drawings by my man - [ here ] is his wonderland where he collects inspirations and shares his drawings and paintings. 

Did I mention that I am in love with red lips lately? It goes well with casual outfit, especially black. It could add cool feminine touch easily to the simple basic outfit, or it could emphasize the drama for the dramatically exaggerate outfit. 

And then, I bought the same pair of unicorn tights yesterday from RI by Carrie, exactly the same as the one I got long time ago. I met the designer and she is so kind. Love her new designs as well. Anyway, yea, call me freak. I would double everything I love in my closet if I could, just to avoid that I couldn't get them anymore if mine is broken, stolen, get caught in fire, or bitten by mouse, or it runaway from me the freak, perhaps? Whatever. I just love to stock up, that's my biggest problem too. Well, I have already stock up for those pair of shoes I am wearing. *wink* 

And then, I also just finished one of the crowns I've promised to make, I hope the bride-to-be would feel happy about it. 

Last but not least, since it's about dreamy wonderland for this post, I would love to end it with Anne Siems' artworks, it's so beautifully inspiring! 

Soup of the Day: Nicole in the Wonderland

Black pullover: Boyfriend's closet, literally - Primark | Skirt : Vintage | Shoes: Monki 

[Outfit] Soup of the Day: Casual Day

Last time I learnt to sew my very first midi skirt, but not wearable as I was using really rough fabrics to sew as a draft and homework. Now, I finally made a wearable skirt and get to wear it out! It feels so good to wear the self-made skirt walking on streets. It is one of a kind on the street! Though it looks rough and casual, and it's just a simple round-table skirt. I guess at least I am making my another dream comes true? I always dream to make myself skirts and dresses! This is part of my reason to study fashion design. 

Soup of the Day: Casual Day

Black top: Uniqlo | Skirt: Self-made | Bag: ZARA

Soup of the Day: Art and Literature.

We are so happy that the Eslite bookstore is opened in Hong Kong months ago, which is originally based in Taiwan. The bookstore normally close at 2 a.m. for most days, which is a really good news for us who would love to find somewhere to stay and wandering around at late night. 

That day, we went there and dined in at the Eslite Tea Room to celebrate the belated birthday of my man, then we started to stroll in the bookstore. We came to this small space where they show different artists artwork for different period. That day, this flowery work is exhibited, and we think it looks so good and fit for an outfit quick shot. I think the Chinese x Japanese-ish of the art-piece fitting well with my outfit, especially my new footwear. 

So, with all the literature and art, also the meal and dessert, we both are so satisfied and inspired! 

Soup of the Day: Art and Literature. 

Black top and white skirt: H&M | Heels: Monki | Scarf: All Saints

[Outfit] Soup of the Day: Le Dimanche Après-midi

The weather was good yesterday, the Sunday afternoon. So, we went for a afternoon tea after the French class and had a little walk around the cafe after the tea as we have some time left before the movie, OZ the Great and Powerful (I would love to say that, the movie is so beautiful and magical! It's the typical Disney movie, with light and hope! Love it of course!). We came to this street with pretty boutiques and where not many people walking around, which is good for a quick shooting for the outfit. 

I wore a simple midi with black top and a pair of white loafers trying to bring out the french-ness mood for the French class, as I always did. With the huge scarf to warm me up, as I had the annoying nose allergy x flu yesterday. Anyway, I guess it's sometimes true that, less is more. Simple could be the best. 

Soup of the Day: Le Dimanche Après-midi 

Top: Monki | Skirt: Random boutique | Loafers: ASOS | Backpack: Muji

[Outfit] Soup of the Day: Comme des Garcons White Drama inspired.

I fall in love with this skirt the time I first saw it at H&M. Love the huge exaggerate puffiness shape of it, and the minimalism at the same time. Matching it with the Zara white top, immediately reminded me of the Comme des Garcons White Drama series (without the dramatic headpiece tho').

The Comme Des Garcons inspiring pieces: 

(Alright, I know there is big difference between my 'white drama' with the original sets. Sorry about the obsession, I fall in love with this series the first time I saw it online, until now.)

Soup of the Day: Comme des Garcons White Drama Inspired. 

Top: Zara | Skirt: H&M | Shoes: Monki

[Outfit] Soup of the Day: Pinky braid for sunny day.

The weather is getting warmer these days, spring is here I guess. So I braid my hair to add a bit mood of spring to my light casual lilac knitwear for the lazy Sunday. 

Nothing much. Casual, simple, comfy, touch of colours says the spring breath. 

And I love this starry rubber band I got from a very random shop selling kids accessories. It's so cute so childish and makes me feel so happy. 

Soup of the Day: Pinky braid for sunny day. 

Knitwear: TaoBao | Skirt: Cotton On 

[Outfit] Soup of the Day: Lady-like. Not?

Yesterday, I decided to choose the mustard pencil midi which was lying peacefully in my closet for like months (Btw, pencil midi? Pencil skirt? What do you call this kind of skirt? I love the texture of the fabric. It's soft, casual yet could be quite lady-like, and it's with elastic waistband; easy come easy go. lol. ) Oh, and I definitely love the colour! Mustard-orangey? It looks really special, for me. There was black actually the time I bought this skirt, but I still prefer to go for something different (yea, I guess at least half of my closest is in black .. *yawning* )

And, my hair colour is surprisingly matching with the skirt! I never thought of that! Anyway, pair it with my vintage flowery blouse (not new, if you did follow my blog, I wore it before) and the white cardigan I got long time ago from Zara (sorry that one of the buttons was dropped out, ops. ) 

Well. That's all. I am actually blogging now with my little break from the making of the sketch-board, it's due tomorrow, but I am really sleepy right now. Hmm.. 

Soup of the Day: Lady-like. 

Cardigan: Zara | Skirt: Monki | Flowery blouse: vintage 

Soup of the Day: Nerdy Day.

I went to the library to borrow some books about fairy tale, Shakespeare, English history etc, hoping to get some more inspiration for my collection sketches due on next week. 

Anyway, then I went to the vacant rooftop of the library to wonder around. It feels good sometimes to go to places with no people. That allows you to have fun and to fool around, taking pictures without any interruption, and it would be a bonus if the place have lovely wall paint colour! Like this pastel blue colour in the pictures. I like! I think it matches with my hair colour. *grin*

Had fun on the rooftop! 

Anyway, I am wearing this very old dress I got from H&M, I love the big round umbrella skirt! It just make me feels like dancing around with such wavy skirt! Furthermore, I love that it goes well with different kind of occasions, from work to study and also good for dating, my personal view. Well, that's why the little black dress is a must in the closest, isn't it? 

Pair it up with the cardigan and the books, I feel so nerdy, in a good fashionable way. *wink* 

Soup of the Day: Nerdy Day. 
Black dress: H&M | Cardigan: Zara