#TrioThursday: Polka Dot

Not really celebrating Chinese New Year but from where I am right now (blogging from Kuala Lumpur, you guys!) where the festivities have begun, you can just simply tell that this playful dress from Zaful is the best featured dress for today's hashtag. (Red and polka dot, right?)

This is one of my favorite maxis of the moment. Here are the three ways I've accessorized it so far. 

Polka Dot Maxi Dress

The Power of RED

RED, I know, has been dominating every aspect of my closet since last summer. Obviously, incorporating this color in your wardrobe is one way to make a statement this A/W '17 but last week more than ever was the best time to wear this powerful color.

You see this year alone, I talked about how this rich hue can add up to your attractiveness quotient here (clue: a red gown worn in Tokyo), or wore it for a birthmonth special here and some ways to wear items from your closet dipped in this striking color very recently here and here. 

It's classic, bold and loud and will never go out of style. At the same time, the color of love, courage, passion, good fortune and joy. Stylish women throughout the years have understood the power of this striking color and I couldn't have picked a better hue for celebrating one milestone at work - my very own product was officially launched in its second country (Indonesia). Here's what I wore to that momentous occasion. <3

Fashion Commandments

For times when I'm stumped what to write for a certain outfit, I'm glad that this styling website never fails to deliver ideas. I am lifting one of their articles here coz I couldn't agree with them more. Although I must say...

#7 is something that I have always taken for granted. And #9 is something that really struck me the most. That's why I put the added information about it in there. It's also one that I've been trying to think of for the longest time and something that I'd like to work on soon.

Anyways, anything in italics below are my additional takes on the commandments. If you didn't click on the link above, the source is from a credible celebrity stylist.

1. Dress to flatter your body.

2. Not every trend is for everyone.

3. Spend some money on a gorgeous, clean black blazer. (Cakes: or tailored blazers)

4. Make yourself your own styling kit. (Cakes: My most powerful and favorite gear? Nipple covers. Lol.)

5. Put your money into classic timeless pieces that you will wear season after season.

6. Always have a fabulous party outfit dry-cleaned and ready to go.

7. Invest in good underwear and shapewear.

8. If your shoes are making your feet miserable, throw them out. (Cakes: I'd probably change this to always be ready with a back-up shoes hehe)

9. Know the brands that are kind to the environment. The fashion industry is the second biggest pollutant worldwide. We all need to do our part.

10. Don't be afraid to have fun. It's fashion, not neuroscience. (Cakes: Trust in mix and match *wink* So on that additional note, allow me to segue to this mixed trend look below :)

Dress: Warehouse; Skirt: Mango; Shoes/ Sunnies: Zaful

Drop Red Gorgeous

You can never have too much red! ❤️ BOLD and LOUD. It's this season's biggest color and one that never goes out of style.😍

Romantic Red

Can color really influence men's physical attraction to women? Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, red is already being used  as lipstick by the women to heighten their attractiveness. And the ultimate proof is this study from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, red indeed enhances male's attraction to females. And men seem unaware of this color effect. Read it here.

Of what use is it then? Lol. Well, while it's given that physical characteristics like facial symmetry and waist-to-hip ratio are factors for being alluring too, those are things that we can't control anymore. So for me, I find it comforting that somehow your clothing choices can sort of help you in this dating department. *grin* Try to wear red on a date? Why not? It's hard to resist these tips from cold hard facts. :P

I've been using this red gown in this blog for so many times now but the effect is still the same. It's such a striking color that I chose to bring it with me to Tokyo when I found out about this luxurious hotel. It is one of the oldest hotels in the city with a rich history  that dates back to 1915. Come to think of it, in a city full of skyscrapers, this landmark stands out too with its domes and it's three-storyprofile. But I think what makes it really iconic is it's red-brick Victorian facade. ;)

Jacket: Topshop; Dress: Mango; Shoes: Chinese Laundry