caped crusader?

Shakuhachi cape | T by Alexander Wang tee | J Brand jeans| Prada bag | Nike hi-tops

I think I may have been subconsciously channeling Superman when I bought this burgundy cape. But then again, anything with the word 'cape' in it makes me think of Superheros. Although Miss Edna Mode did always warn that Superheros should stay away from capes; they'll kill ya. But luckily, I'm nowhere near a superhero and only follow their certain fashion choices; emphasis on the certain, you won't be seeing me wear my undies over my pants anytime soon. 

In the meantime, cape worn over one of my favourite striped tees is the perfect combination for warm winter dressing. 

 x karen

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summer remnants

Lilya top | Shakuhachi shorts (seen here) | 3.1 Phillip Lim heels (seen here)| Ray-Ban sunglasses

I spent this weekend pretending that summer isn't really about to leave us...

x karen

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cameo lace

Ksubi shirt | Shakuhachi shorts | Alexander Wang 'rocco' bag | Isabel Marant 'zora' wedges 

I think I'm definitely having a shorts phase recently. Whether it's the ubiquitous denim One Teaspoons (here, here & here),

or a fancy silk or printed versions (here, here & here) or just plain ole daisy chain lace. There really is no escaping it on my blog.

I have the most fun with them when I get the chance to mix them with something unusual, like this army print t-shirt

from Ksubi. I love the way it the military print clashes with the much more feminine daisy-chain lace of the shorts. It's also
the most comfortable summer outfit equation; slouchy tee with lots of breathing room for your legs.

x karen

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monochrome blossoms

 shakuhachi top (similar here) | one teaspoon denim shorts | sass & bide clutch (similar here) | karen walker 'deep freeze' sunglasses

The one fashion rule that my mum ever tried to teach me was the quintessential fashion equation of how to determine how

much skin is too much skin; if you're going to show your legs then hide yourself on top and if you're going to show off 

your cleavage then hide yo legs. But given that it's summer where anything more than a thin layer of silk is too much- unless 

you're at the beach (see here). I'm so thankful for this Shakuhachi silk tank for its high neckline which acts as the perfect

amount of balance to the denim shorts. 

x karen

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1/ Christmas shopping (for myself)

Saint James tee | Nicholas leather skirt | Converse sneakers | Miu Miu clutch

2/ I love spending summer by the beach with ice cream in hand

3/ Christmas present from my awesome bf

4/ Shakuhachi skirt & Zimmermann sandals

5/ Brunch @ The Grounds of Alexandria with my mum

6/ New Year's Eve with my girls <3

6/ Fresh peonies for my mum

Alexander Wang boots (seen here, here & here)

If only blogging was as easy as Instagram, find me on @thechicndamned for more updates

x karen

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monochrome floral

Shakuhachi scarf print top // Lover mystical shorts // Senso Bertina boots // House of Harlow Chelsea sunglasses

 Nothing is more perfect for the summer heat than silk barely-there clothing.
I've had this Shakuhachi tank hanging in my wardrobe for a while, 
waiting for the perfect summery day to debut it. 
I love the way it flows so seamlessly with these amazing Lover
lace-trimmed cami shorts. I can see myself wearing variations of this
and silk dresses all summer long. 

x karen

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