1. Change the belt: Cheaper dresses, pants and skirts often come with very low quality / cheap looking belts. Swap for a more sturdy leather version and your outfit immediately looks classier. (Shop the sales for good quality leather belts.) 2. Change the buttons: Cheaper clothing often have cheap looking buttons; swap with some classier [...]

    Fun Smart Casual by aileenlane featuring vintage bracelets One of my blog readers Renna posed the following challenge to me: ‘I  wanted to request if it’s possible if you could do a post on outfits meant for teachers. Teachers do not have to be formal and nether too casual- somewhere in between.  And [...]

  Maternity Capsule by aileenlane featuring bangle bracelets I was asked recently for a list of the essential buys for an expectant Moms wardrobe. So here goes: 5-6 Tops designed specifically for pregnant women and go with jeans and skirt below – Try to go for plainer tops that you can layer or add accessories [...]

Have you been finding it difficult to find shoe sizes beyond a 39 or 40 here in Singapore? It is becoming less of an issue as more vendors are catering to sizes up to 44. Shumoo is reasonably new on the block (here about a year or so) and have beautiful on trend ballerina flats [...]

I was asked recently to put together a capsule for a reader who wants options other than a maxi dress. As  a slim triangle, a great alternative is a maxi skirt. Keep the skirt A-line in shape and avoid volume e.g. prairie or gypsy styles. You can change your tops to create a completely different outfit. The [...]

Do you have clothes that you end up never wearing because you don’t have shoes that go with the outfit? I have a basic shoe wardrobe which will practically take me anywhere. Here’s what I suggest: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe [...]

I have known Dr. Joyce Knudesn since before I started my Image business in late 2005. It never ceases to amaze me how much energy, enthusiasm and drive this woman has. If only it could be bottled! I completed my initial image training with Dr. Joyce and she has remained a friend and mentor throughout [...]

One of my most commonly asked questions is where can I find bigger sized clothing and shoes in Singapore. Click on attachment below to see an article I wrote for ANZA magazine on shopping for bigger sizes in Singapore. bigisbeautifilanza0001 Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet [...]

1. Have a plan in mind. Don’t wander aimlessly as you will waste time and likely buy items that you don’t need. 2. Wear clothes that you can slip in and out of easily. 3. Shop during off peak hours even if it means taking a half day off work. 4. Bring the underwear you [...]

Are you always on an endless hunt for the perfect shoe, but never finding the ones you quite imagined. Well Leapin Lizards is the answer to all your problems, their shoes are customed made!! allowing you to get the perfect style accompanied with that cinderella fit. What’s more is they are custom made at a [...]