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International Fashion Bloggers X Ministry of Retail II

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More collaborations with international fashion bloggers coming up :) See how these fashionistas style their outfits with Ministry of Retail items and how they mix and match in ways you probably wouldn’t think of.

Here’s a compilation of the latest features from international fashion bloggers:


Black White Slim Fit Blazer (S$48.80)
See the full entry on Tamara’s blog here: BIG TRIO: metallic & leopard & neon

We’re really impressed with how fashion blogger pieced together such a fashionable outfit with lots of bold and loud prints and still manage to emerge sane. What with leopard prints, metallic, neon pink, lime green! Top it off with ‘black white slim fit blazer’ which helps to tone down the look and add a touch of elegance. If you have dresses with loud prints, why not pair it with a blazer like this?


Checkered Desert Blouse (S$42.80)
See the full entry on Kryz Uy’s blog here: Plaid and Red

These fashionistas are really good and bold in coming up with their outfit. Who knew that pairing a checkered blouse like ‘Checkered Desert Blouse’ with a red peplum skirt could turn out this amazing? Alternatively if you don’t have a peplum skirt, opt for our ‘Passion Red Skorts‘.


Mesh Net Skirt (S$39.80)
See the full entry on Alexandra Catherine’s blog here: In a Pinch

This outfit that Alexandra Catherine put together reminded us of a ballerina. We love how she paired the high-waist midi length mint green/blue netted skirt with an earth coloured tube bustier. With a clever twist of hair (messy bun), this makes for a great look for the weekends!


Lilac Ruffles Dress (S$42.80)
See the full entry on Lynne Gabriel’s blog here: Lavender Rains

In love with pastels? Take a leaf from blogger Lynne Gabriel’s books and incorporate these colours into your outfit: sweet pink, pale purple/lavender, mint green. Not forgetting a lovely necklace such as ‘D Roses Diamond Necklace‘.

International Fashion Bloggers X Ministry of Retail

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Many of you have told us that you like visiting Ministry of Retail online fashion store not just to check out and shop for new arrivals but also to get inspirations on outfit matching and pairing. That set us thinking on how best we can display more ways of wearing a particular design and an idea came to our mind – what’s better than having fashion bloggers parade the pieces?

Here’s a compilation of the latest features from international fashion bloggers:


Little Velvet Dress (S$45.80)
See the full entry on Camille’s blog here: Lost Little Girl

Think velvet is only for formal occasions? Think again. Take a leaf from Camille’s book the next time you “run out” of clothes to wear on lazy Sunday. She literally just wore this dress, grabbed whatever accessories she saw and was out of the door.

We love just how rich and soft the velvet fabric feels. If you’re wearing this for a D&D, try pairing it with neon coloured velvet-texture accesories and heels.


Mrs Addams Slit Long Dress (S$40.80)
See the full entry on Jen Tam’s blog here: Easy Chic

What can else we say about the fabulous styling of Mrs Addams Slit Long Dress done by Jen? WE LOVE IT! Take heed from blogger Jen and pair this with a bold scarf, a pretty black belt with detailing, heels and bag in matching colour and twisting your hair into a chignon. Alternatively, if you have a bolder belt, pair it with a smaller/shorter piece of scarf tying it just at the neck area (think Stewardess).


Lace Sleeves Peplum Top (S$45.80)
See the full entry on Jen Tam’s blog here: Canary

It seems that pairing this lace sleeves peplum top with a sleek black pants is a well-loved way. We love how the cutting of this top brought out the curves and the bold necklace enhanced it further. Alternatively, pair this with a sleek milky white pencil skirt (make sure colour matches otherwise skip white) – as if you’re wearing a peplum style dress!


Hollow Airy Tunic-Dress (S$38.80)
See the full entry on Alexandra Catherine’s blog here: All That Glitters

This is a piece all of us kept for ourselves – a casual and chic piece. Hitting the mall? Skip the tee and slippers. Take inspiration from Alexandra, push up the sleeves, grab a thick bangle, nice sling handbag and sandals. Alternatively, we also like to swap the white inner piece with a bright neon piece and pair it with a slim belt. Have it your way :)
p.s: Mad love the golden sunshine of Canada!


Hollow Airy Tunic-Dress (S$38.80) and Hood in the Night Coat (S$72.80)
See the full entry on Alyssa’s blog here: My head is a jungle

Have we already mentioned swapping the inner piece? This is what fashion blogger Alyssa did. If you’re adventurous, pair it with an inner piece with loud prints or even bralet and a matching skirt. Experiencing rather eccentric weather that blows hot and cold (unfortunately it might never get cold enough in tropical Singapore)? Put on a chic winter coat when you’re outdoors and shed it when you’re indoor.


The Blue Maxi Dress (S$45.50)
See the full entry on Khatu’s blog here: Maxed Out
Simply elegant! Lazy to dress up on Sundays? Attending a wedding ceremony in the day with a relaxed dress code? Opt for the blue maxi dress.We like how blogger Khatu styled her maxi dress – Simply pull back your hair into a sleek ponytail, put on a pair of elegant looking pearl earrings and slip into a pair of comfortable leather sandals (yay – let your feet rest on weekends!).

 

Wondering what to wear? Wonder no more.
p.s: If you are keen to work with us for styling and other collaborations, drop us an email at more@ministryofretail.com :)

Camille Co X Ministry of Retail

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Guess which international fashion blogger have been parading Ministry of Retail Online Fashion Store‘s apparel on the streets of Europe?

Cloak Style Jacket in white
See the full entry on Camille’s blog here: Clean and Crisp

Yes, it’s Camille! If you’re a loyal fan of her lookbook/chictopia looks and frequent reader, you’ll be as excited as we are! If you haven’t been reading fashion blogs or visiting lookbook.nu and chictopia, Camille is an international fashion blogger based in Philippines and she brought some of our clothes on her trip to Europe (for her photoshoot as this season’s Mango IT Girl).

Own this jacket but not sure how to style it?

1. Suit it
You may want to take a leaf from Camille’s book and pair it with a high waist style shorts of similar material and colour (her white piece is from Zara), making it look like a set/suit. For those who own ‘Cloak Style Jacket’ in black, you will find a perfect partner in ‘High Waist OL Shorts‘. If you like shiny pieces like what Camille wore on the inside, you may like ‘Shiny Sequins Party Dress‘ too.

2. The Evening Coat
This jacket is so beautiful and elegant, I’d love to bring it along for formal functions. As this style is rather exaggerating, you may want to play down the formality by wearing it over a feminine evening gown. See like how Camille did it with her Mango blazer and dress here.

3. The Weekend Dressy Jacket
Pair it over a simple top and jeans and you’re ready to steal the limelight and have all eyes on you for a weekend date or lunch catch-up with your friends!

 

Military Lady Jacket in white
See the full entry on Camille’s blog here: Hello Again, Barcelona!

Many ladies have commented that ‘Military Lady Jacket’ looks too embellished though the truth but it can be downplayed by mixing and matching your outfit. We’re loving how Camille matched hers.

 

 

Leather Biker Jacket in black, Sashaying Cropped Cape Shirt in apricot, Festive Bling Mini Skirt
See the full entry on Camille’s blog here: Jardin Du Luxembourg

Can you imagine pairing a rocker and rugged black leather biker jacket with a feminine and office-like shirt with a bling party style mini skirt? Camille can and did exactly that, a totally wearable look now that you’ve seen it.

When we first chanced upon her blog (she’s a nominee for Nuffnang’s ‘Best Fashion Blog’), we liked how stylish and elegant Camille’s outfits are. We even thought they were mostly expensive clothes (they’re not). Camille always mixes and matches her clothes and throw in a little story to her posts (like how my uni classmate cum model for Ministry of Retail’s fashion show, Xiaoqi, did) which makes her a blog a delightful read.

There are a few more items with Camille so you might be seeing them on Camille’s blog pretty soon :)

Wondering what to wear? Hope this post helped!

Office Wear Online – Great Finds under $50.

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Do you know first impressions are formed within the first few seconds and it takes about 20 more encounters to undo a first impression? If a bad first impression was formed, do you think you’ll get the chance to have 20 more encounters with the same person to undo the image?

Don’t be caught off guard, always dress professionally and appropriately for work. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a contract, a temporary staff or a receptionist, you may never know who you’re meeting on the job.

In this post, we’ll share with you 8 work appropriate office wear items that can be found online under S$50!

the secretary office dress, color block dress

1. The Secretary Office Dress, S$49.50

Like the look of a short sleeved office blouse paired with a pencil skirt but want to skip the hassle of tucking here? This dress in faux two-piece style is a blessing! Look smart without having to worry about tucked out blouse. Plus, the pretty waist belt is included.

2. Red Trenchdress, $46.50

Love trench coat? Achieve a 2-in-1 purpose with this red trench style dress. Want to wear it as a trench coat by unbuttoning it and pairing it with your office outfit or casual outfit. Look smart for work by wearing this trenchdress and pairing it with the nude/beige belt (included)!

lady women work vestpumpkin coloured blazer

3. Deep V-back Vest, $39.80

Fascinate your colleagues and friends with this amazing and attention-grabbing vest. Pair it with a long sleeve shirt and pants and look smart and handsome. Ladies in the art / creative industry / job scope will love this artsy look. Pair it with a long sleeved top with a slim waist belt and a pencil skirt for a professional OL look.

4. Pumpkin Blazer, $47.80

Like colour block blazers? Skip the usual black and white colourblock combination and opt for this autumn colour (black on pumpkin orange). Pair this with shorter skirts to look stylish but be careful of your office’s rule on the length of your skirt.

sleeveless satin silky white office blouse with bow tielace blouse with peter pan collar

5. Pleated Sleeves Blouse, $34.50

This lovely blouse is a great steal! A silky white sleeveless work blouse with a tie at the neck. Look elegant by pairing this with a silky pleated skirt of bright colours or with prints.

6. Peter Pan Lace-dy, $42.80

If your style is the lace, crochet or flora kind, this is the one for you. Look dainty by pairing this with tulle or pleated skirts with a korean style hairband and some dainty pearls. Be careful though, as this outfit is sweet looking, it may command you less authority.

palazzo pantswide leg trousers

7. New Era Palazzo Pants, $45.80

Palazzo pants can be worn to the office especially when it comes with a button and zipper closure instead of elastic waistband. Tuck in a sleeveless white blouse, wear heels and bun up your hair!

8. Wide Leg Trousers, $45.80

Go vintage! Remember the era of wide leg trousers? It’s trickling back. Reminisce the past in this trousers which boasts high waist fit and wide leg cut. Great with (tuck in) sleeveless blouses.

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What to wear for Chinese New Year?

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2012, year of the Dragon

In a few weeks’ time, we’ll be waving goodbye to the year of the Rabbit and welcoming the year of the Dragon in 2012.

The arrival of spring spells… the need for new clothes!

According to traditional custom (and our womanly shopping excuses), it’s a must to wear brand new clothes and shoes to celebrate the coming of a new year and it’s preferable to wear clothing or accessories in red (bright shades of orange/pink will do too).

Have you done your shopping yet? Place your order (and make payment) by 15 Jan in order to receive your new clothes in time to celebrate the year of the dragon! Enjoy these recommendations:


Breezy Orange Cape Dress

Back by popular demand! A great choice for the new year if you’re uncertain of what to wear. It’s not too revealing plus it’s brightly coloured. Deck out in style this new year and wear bright orange to please the elders.


Red Trenchdress

Prefer a more versatile piece that you can wear everyday even after the festive season? Pick this practical number, wear it on 初一 and for work, thereafter!


Cleopatra Roses Dress

Prefer a dressy version of CNY pick? Opt for this dress (in bright pink/orangey red, quite hard to depict the colour in words or through pictures). You can even wear this to dinners and parties.


Fall Balloon Sleeves Top

Not a dress person? Deck out in this red top in style and class. Pair it with light grey or navy bottoms. It’ll be nice to opt for a pair of red heels.


Exquisite Lace Dress

If your family is not so particular on colours, lucky you. Get feminine and fashionable in this piece with laced sleeves which is not too warm yet chic.


Multi-Colours Scarf

Already decided on a white dress? Add some bright colours to it with this bright scarf. This is also a great piece for tying to your bag to brighten it up.

 


Crystal earrings

Don’t forget to accessorize! Opt for a classy piece like crystal earrings with shimmering crystals and colourful gems.

p.s: Receive a cute CNY orange paper bag to contain your mandarin oranges with purchase of $88 or more