Cross My Heart

Helloooooo everybody!

I must sincerely apologise for the almost two month hiatus I've just taken on whim! It's just that I was pretty busy while I was in Singapore, and uni picked up at a really fast pace this semester, so I've barely had the time to do any outfit shoots at all. I must say, I am really glad to be back in the cold and drier weather in Melbourne, despite the ridiculous amount of rain and wind it's been offering up these few weeks.

I paired this cross print sweater with pleather-look leggings for a tougher, sort of grunge-esque look that I've been quite into recently. However, I couldn't resist keeping my usual collar and put on a white blouse with cutouts. I think the cutouts show the perfect amount of skin in the right area and keeps that slightly feminine element in the outfit. Took out my black lapalette bag to go with the sort of monochromatic theme I've got going on here.

Also, check out the new bad boys I have on my feet! (no more wedge creepers *celebrating in background*) I get many mixed opinions on them, but I'm going to wear them anyway. They're so high and loud and badass. I find the leopard print pony hair a really gorgeous touch. Not a fan of animal prints, but I couldn't resist. Well, I can't resist alot of things.

Happy week ahead, everyone. 

Many thanks to Jen who helped me with the photos!

Check out his instagram @yjjenjen 

White chiffon blouse from The Editor's Market | Oversized sweater with cross print similar here

 Pocket horse medium bag from LaPalette | Triple sole leopard print creepers from Underground UK 

Pleather-look leggings similar here | Mint green geometric necklace similar here

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R 

Horsing Around

 If you've been following my posts and instagram (follow me @rachelmaomao), it's no secret that I am one of Lapalette's biggest fans. I've been hunting around for a black bag that's substantially larger in size than my Steve Madden one because it was too small for university. It is the perfect size and I feel that the simple unique design really brings out the playful little girl in me. How cute is it's heart shaped eye?

it's first outing was on a lunch trip with my friend, Denise, to Forty Hands, tucked away in one of the sneaky laneways in Tiong Bahru. Of course upon seeing a playground we succumbed to our inner child. We were immensely disappointed at the fact that the playground didn't have swings.

 Jeez, what kind of playground doesn't have swings?! 

Playing aside, I've known this girl since I was six. That's more than half our lives spent handling each other's nonsense - time that I think, has been very well spent.

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R 

Reminiscent of winter

This was a shoot I did a couple of months ago, but I never got to post it because I felt that there weren't enough detail photos. It's one of the looks I snapped for my OO7D feature in QiuQiu's Qweekly magazine! 

But now, as I sit in Singapore's sweltering 33 degree humid weather, reminiscing about eight degree winter back in Australia, I find posting this particularly apt. 

I think this coat speaks for itself, really. The combination of the different textures, coupled with the angular lines of the cut, makes it so quirky and unique. I am absolutely in love with it. I paired it with a black chiffon shirt with denim and delicate gold chain detailing and a burgundy skater skirt. Going with the burgundy theme, I took out my owl bowler bag for a little spin. 

On another note, here marks the start of my holiday, can't wait to take advantage of the cheap shopping here in Singapore! 

Happy Sunday everyone!

ZARA coat | ASOS owl bowler bag | Chiffon blouse with detailing similar here | Underground Wulfrun creeper wedges

Photos credits to Sharon. Visit her Flickr and shower her with lots of unicorn love!

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R 

Rub of the green

Just a quick post on my new nails that I am in love with!

While rummaging through the depths of pinterest, I came across a geometric nail art pattern and was absolutely smitten with its clean yet unique look. So when went to the nail salon with my friend yesterday, I was determined to have my nails done in the same fashion. 

While browsing through the colour selection, the british saying "rub of the green", meaning luck, for some reason popped into my head, so I opted for a deep viridian under a forest-green glitter. 

I must say that these two make quite the combination!

Will finish off here before I start to ramble off on tangents, happy weekend everyone! 

 UNICORN LOVE, 

- R