Out & About : What's your Flavour?

Have you swung by the Plain Vanilla Pop-up in store yet?

It's only been day 4 of the pop-up... and the response has already been overwhelming. Aside from stocking a mainstays menu of their signature favourites, PV Bakery has also whipped up 3 exclusive flavours made for us that have been selling like hot cupcakes. If you haven't managed to get your hands on them, we advise you to swing by early. Best time to come down? When our doors open at noon. Guaranteed freshness.

So inspired by these cupcakes that we thought we'd pair each flavour with a certain look. So tell us - What's your flavour?


✿ Inspired by Lavender Honey ✿




The Lavender Honey lady is ultra girly, classy and sweet - all at the very same time. She picks substance over fluff - preferring to pay the extra premium for modest, understated pieces that in return lasts her a lifetime. Her sass is in her extra attention to details, and she's not one to hide her indulgence for the finer things in life.

Clockwise from top left - Parkside Dress from Ace & Jig, Maine EDP from MCMC Fragrances, Lace dress from Merleni, The Art of French Cooking book by Julia Child, rings from Saught, earrings from Icing, necklace and bracelet from WoonHung, Teacup Slip-ons from KEDS, Ivory Crochet Slip-ons from TOMS


✿ Inspired by Rose Pistachio ✿




You can smell the Rose Pistachio girl from a mile away. She oozes an abundance of energy and a thirst for adventure. Always dressed for comfort first, her personality shines through her quirky pairing of pieces and her lighthearted take on life.

Clockwise from top left - Women's AFD by Pointer, Randy trousers by Twist & Tango, top by Twist & Tango, necklace from WoonHung, Poppy shorts from Rockstar x Al&Alicia, denim top from Dr Denim, makeup bag from Maptote, leather pouch from BAGGU, bracelets from WoonHung, pencil case from Maptote, cahiers from Math Paper Press for Rockstar


✿ Inspired by Violet Lemon ✿




You can never keep a Violet Lemon girl down. She is fearless, curious, and breaks all conventional ideas on what being a lady is all about. She is grounded by her strong moral values, enthusiastic about life, and generous and gentle to her loved ones.

Clockwise from top left - Snap jeans from Dr Denim, button-up shirt from Taylor Stitch, re-usable bags from BAGGU, Hannah from Pointer, An Economist Gets Lunch by Taylor Cowen, Tangerina Pants from Loreak Mendian, classic 2750 sneakers from Superga, accessories from Curious Creatures, Gina Stewart Cox & Jack Spade

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All items are available at Orchard 22 | The Plain Vanilla Pop-up is happening at both Rockstar Boutiques from 10-25 August | Promo of the week : Take 15% off all Pointer Footwear | 10% storewide discount all through August!

Today's Inspiration : Free-spirited Explorer

1. Ace and Jig Parkside Dress in Pop (Orchard 22) / 2. Curious Creatures, Brass Triangle Necklace / 3. Marshall Headphones, Major Black / 4. MCMC Fragrances Perfume Oil, Noble (Orchard 22) / 5. Toms Classics Ladies, Natural Zebra Zag

To The Screening Of : Before Midnight

Jesse & Celine; our favourite on-screen couple of all time!

Just 2 more days till Before Midnight officially hits our cinemas, and we're dying to know how things are going to unfold. Does Jesse ever stop being being an indulgent man-child? Who blows their top first? It's been awhile - will the years start to show? Will they - now as a married couple - still enjoy those honest, flirtatious banters that made us fall in love with their story in the first place?

Even better, we hear the story is set against the idyllic backdrop of Greece. We're imagining Julie Delpy in an off-white linen shirt-dress, and Ethan Hawke in his signature scruffy shirt and casual pants ensemble, and hell - if we're going to be this excited for a movie screening, we definitely should be dressing up for it.

Here's what we'd wear to the screening of Before Midnight...




For Her : Toms Classic in Aqua Umbrella / The Vamoose Brass Triangle Earring (Orchard 22) / Twist & Tango Jada Top (Cineleisure) / Loreak Mendian Tangerina Pants (Orchard 22) / Sandqvist Bob Backpack (Orchard 22) / Gina Stewart Cox Solo Nugget Bracelet (Orchard 22)



For Him : Toms Classic in Burlap Basket Weave / Sifr Long Sleeve Leisure Shirt (Cineleisure) / Knowledge Cotton Twisted Twill Shorts / Baggu Wedge Pouch (Cineleisure) / Military Watch Co G10 Automatic (Cineleisure) / Sandqvist Izzy Satchel

Out & About : Date Afternoon

SO you've been with your beau for 5 years now, and the last time you went on a 1-on-1 was... wait.
What do you mean you don't remember?

We say it's time to spice things up in the love department. And because its always so much nicer to wake up bright and early on your days off, we'd ditch the usual Date Night routine, and do a Date Afternoon. We're thinking lots of cafe hopping (we're singling out Penny University, Wimbly Lu & Tiong Bahru Bakery), swinging by Public Garden mid-afternoon (there's one happening this weekend!), and then winding down the evening at a Movie Mob screening.

For her




For him



All products can be found at Rockstar at Cineleisure.

Tiny Runway : TOMS Summer'13

The first of our Tiny Runway Series - featuring TOMS shoes from the latest Summer'13 collection!

Ladies - (1) Classics in Baxter & (2) Faded Tropical
Mens - (3) Stitchouts in Tobias, (4) Vegan Classics in Green Moss

Out & About : The New School Family

Velcro sandals? Floral diaper bags? Shapeless jeans? Hold up!

No, not you two. You are not going down that route! Do not throw all inhibitions out the door! The New School Family is all about keeping things under control, even with a little tot around. Dressing for comfort - It's the key to rocking a look, and not letting an idealized version of a look rock you. Heels and oxfords? Let's save that for another occasion. Mum and Dad have got places to go now, and comfy sneakers keeps the family happy the entire day.





Who says mums can't wear Chukkas? This new momma is one cool chick and she knows it. Pair prints (Ace&Jig Turnaround Top in Mango) with prints (Rockstar x Al&Alicia Polka Dot Skirt), and top it off with rugged leather Chukkas (Pointer's Caz in Mushroom). Keep it unfussy with a casual Baggu Duck Bag (sailor stripe) & Jack Spade Leather accessories, and don't forget to throw in your Marshall Major Headphones for good measure.





He is a dad who rocks a diaper bag like no other. This cool pappy keeps things unfussy in a Knowledge Cotton Thin Stripe Tee and Dr Denim berms, and his son matchy matchy in a soft Alternative Apparel Toddler T-shirt. He rocks a Paseo (in camou) from TOMS - the latest style that still packs the do-good factor of a regular TOMS, but out-lives them with a thicker rubber sole. Strappy baby Supergas allows easy slipping on-and-off, and all that mess is mysteriously hidden in a SoYoung Charlie Diaper Bag (specially designed with dads in mind!).


All products can be found at our Orchard 22 boutique.

Out & About : Play Tourist for a Day

Pick a day - Go offline with your other for a full 12 hours (we dare you to). And we mean offline; no facebook / instagram / twitter. You have to be serious about this mini expedition, so be your own conscience!

Play tourist for a day with a film camera. Snap away – skies on windows, old alleys, a crack in a beautiful tiled wall.

 FOR HER - Dress strategically. Al&Alicia Poppy Print Blouse (latte) & a Loreak Mendien Pirata Pants (twill blue) keeps things breezy. Ensure drinks & dips stay cool in a SoYoung Cooler Bag, and be kind to your feet with all that walking with TOMS' Classic slip-on (faded tropical). 

 FOR HIM - Keep things interesting with a Sifr Henley Ice Wash Shirt (olive) and Jack Spade Shorts (navy), complete with a multi-tone Timberland Heritage Boat Shoe (earth tri-tone). Don't forget that analogue cam - La Sardina Lomography (moonassi edition).

All products can be found at our Orchard 22 boutique.

Just Landed : TOMS Summer Collection for Men

Guys, we didn't forget about you. 

It's not everyday you find an everyday shoe - The TOMS Summer'13 collection for Men has landed in stores! This time, we've added a new style to our selection - the Paseo. Scroll for more. 

Vegan Classics - Earthwise Rust, Earthwise Shiraz, Earthwise Moss & Earthwise Black

 The Vegan Classics feature a breathable organic cotton lining in place of brown leather -  

Earthwise Rust, Earthwise Shiraz, Earthwise Moss

New model debut - The Paseo in Camo Canvas. A sturdier, and more durable version of the original classics, this sneaker-style shoe features minimal shoelace eyelets for fuss-free and easy slip-on and hidden elasticized tongue straps for optional lacing.

Burlap Basket Weave Classics

Bimini Stitchouts, a style inspired by the through and through lover of all things sail and sea - TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie.

Stitchouts in Grey Denim & Black Denim

 Stitchouts in Tobias

Just Landed : TOMS Summer Collection for Ladies!

Carpe Summer! 

The Summer 2013 collection from TOMS is all about fresh pops of brights (hello neon crochet!), splashy new prints & light airy textures. Spot your favourite - we're having a hard time picking which we love most.

In other news, TOMS has recently celebrated their proudest milestone yet - As of today, they have given over 10 million pairs of shoes to children in need all over the world. 10 million. 10 million! Wow. We couldn't be more proud to have played a small part in this. Don't own a pair of TOMS? With the new summer drop, and that piece of big news, we say now might just be the perfect time...

Which will it be? 

Feel the wind in your hair (and feet) in these Crochet Classics - in Lilac Snow, Natural, Black & Neon Coral (super fierce!)

Crochet Classic in Lilac Snow

 Crochet Classic in Neon Orange

 Introducing the canvas & burlap Classics line! 

A tropical print with a relaxed fade - Faded Tropical Classics

A mix of chambray & graphic trim - Chambray Trim & Red Chambray Trim Classics

Details 

 The most vibrant summer you'll ever have - Pink & Blue Geometric Ikat

Prints on burlap - Natural Zebra Zag Classics 

 Vegan series, featuring an organic cotton grey sole - Splatter Vegan Classics, Earthwise Orange Vegan Classics

Neon brights atop a relaxed espadrille sole - Pink Umbrella Stripe Classics, Aqua Umbrella Stripe Classics, Baxter Classics 

  Aqua Umbrella Stripe Classics

Pink Umbrella Stripe Classics

Designed for serious maritime adventures - Nautical Bimini in Silver Leather Nubuck

The Summer collection from TOMS for men in the next post!

One Day Without Shoes 2013

One Day Without Shoes 2013... Wow!

From participating in our fully packed out Style Your Sole Workshop with MessyMsxi, to taking off your shoes so gamely and having them painted - you gave a nod in the right direction in helping us make this worldwide initiative come alive. If you didn't make it, we wished you could have been there.

One Day Without Shoes could not have been made possible without the generosity of In Merry Motion, FatBoy's Burger Bar & Plain Vanilla Bakery.