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FASHION
260 January14
Julia Blank loves it because:
I love how Rowena wears watermelon-coloured denim instead of
the conventional blue. Her cream peep-toe heels elongate her
legs and give the outfit a sophisticated edge. A quick tip: If you
haven’t already, invest in a well-fitting pair of jeans – they should
be a staple item in your wardrobe. A silk blouse also tends to look
more expensive than a cotton one.
Julia Blank, Image Consultant, julia-blank.com
STYLE
HUNTER
NAME: ROWENA
MICHAELS
JOB: BLOGGER AT
CHANGMOH.COM
FROM: UK
JEANS:
GAP
CLUTCH:
CHARLES & KEITH
SHIRT:
VAUGHAN FROM
GNOSSEM.COM
SHOES:
ALDO
Forget the catwalk, the shop windows and the fashion bloggers.
Sometimes, the best place for style inspiration is out on the streets.
Julia Blank roams the island camera-in-hand, ready to snap expats
who exude individuality and a style of their own.
I love how
Rowena wears
watermelon-
coloured denim
REVAMP YOUR
STYLE
Get organised for the
New Year and give your
wardrobe a spring clean.
Here are our top tips and
recommendations for a
successful sweep.
CALL ON A FRIEND
When it comes to closet
clearing, there’s nothing better than an objective
opinion. Enlist the help of a close friend to give
you honest advice as you try on clothes. Not only
will you have a great bonding session, you’ll be de-
cluttering your wardrobe at the same time.
Otherwise, you can enlist the help of a
professional to do a thorough wardrobe analysis
and clear-out for you.
We recommend:
• Wardrobe re-vamp service fromstylist and image
consultant Julia Blank |
• Wardrobe clear-out service by Chic Stash |
PUT SEASONAL CLOTHING INSTORAGE
This may seem obvious, but if you do have winter
clothes hanging in your wardrobe, which are of
course no use in Singapore, free up some space
by putting them into storage. This could either be
in vacuum bags in your home, or – if you have a
lot of stuff to store – you could consider renting a
self-storage space.
We recommend:
• Vacuum bags from Howards Storage World |
• Self storage at Lock and S tore |
GIVE CHARITABLY
Once you’ve organised all your belongings and are
ready to clear out that pile of clothes, don’t forget
that there are charity organisations in Singapore
who accept your unwanted goods as donations.
• New2U Thrift Shop. An initiative of the
Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations,
this thrift store is run entirely by volunteers
and takes in pre-loved clothing, accessories,
household items and books. Proceeds go
towards its Star Shelter, which provides
temporary refuge for women and children who
are victims of violence. 96 Waterloo Street
• Salvation Army. You can donate your
unwanted clothes to any of the Salvation Army
family thrift stores across the island. For a
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