Timeless boots; bold, bright pumps; comfy flat sandals; and classic sneakers in neutral tones.
The Shoes
Timeless boots; bold, bright pumps; comfy flat sandals; and classic sneakers in neutral tones.
The Bags
It’s all about the colour: the hottest shades this season, plus basic black.
The Bling
Either high-shine, or sweet and feminine.
Boots
Yes, they’re for Spring/ Summer – but they’ll last you more than a season. Go for neutrals to ensure timelessness.
From left, top down:
Snakeskin boots, $7,940, Saint Laurent
Calfskin boots, $2,950, Celine
Jersey jumpsuit and calfskin belt, Celine
calfskin boots, Prada
Leather boots, $209, H&M
Pumps
They come in classic silhouettes, but graphic prints and bright hues keep things fun.
Clockwise from top left:
Faux leather pumps, $53.90, Charles & Keith
Calf leather pumps, $1,290, Moschino
Tweed jacket and matching skirt, Kate Spade New York
Patent leather pumps, Sergio Rossi
Leather pumps, $1,370, Bottega Veneta
Calf leather pumps, $1,200, Burberry
Canvas pumps, Miu Miu
Cow leather pumps, $199, Aldo at Zalora
Cotton pumps, $1,890, Manolo Blahnik
Sandals
The colour and style doesn’t matter. What does matter: that they are flat – as comfort is key.
From left, top down:
Leather sandals, Alexander McQueen
Silk dress, Valentino
Calf leather sandals, $1,050, Givenchy
Lambskin sandals, $399, Pretty Ballerinas
Rockstud leather sandals, Valentino
EVA sandals, $59, Birkenstock at Zalora
Grosgrain and rope sandals, $56.90, Charles & Keith
Calfskin and canvas sandals, $1,150, Hermes
Leather sandals, Kate Spade New York
Diorexpress cotton sandals, Dior
Leather sandals, $1,510, Valentino
Suede sandals, $1,350, Chanel
Sneakers
Ace the (still going strong) athleisure trend with classic kicks in neutral shades.
Clockwise from top left:
Leather and suede sneakers, US$334.12 (S$455.06), Re/Done at Net-a-porter
Canvas sneakers, $810, Saint Laurent
Leather sneakers, $480, Sandro
PU sneakers, $55.90, Mango
Calf leather sneakers, $1,220, Burberry
Lambskin and velvet lambskin dress, Longchamp
Irving Stripe leather sneakers, Michael Michael Kors at Michael Kors
Polyester sneakers, $69.90, Pull & Bear
Velvet leather croc-embossed sneakers, $685, Longchamp
Triomphe calfskin sneakers, $1,300, Celine
PVC and calf leather sneakers, $1,350, Givenchy
Leather sneakers, $840, Tod’s
Canvas sneakers, Brunello Cucinelli
Yellow
From bright mustards to tawny yellows, this is a sure-fire way to inject a pop of colour to your outfit.
From left, top down:
Faux leather cross-body bag, $69.90, Charles & Keith
Miller leather cross-body bag, Tory Burch
Leather tote, $1,100, Longchamp
Faux fur tote, $69.90, Zara
Belted Bayswater leather cross-body bag, $1,490, Mulberry
Peekaboo lambskin tophandle bag, $8,750, Fendi
PU tote, $74.95, H&M
Turnlock leather crossbody bag, $595, Coach
Leather tophandle bag, $3,770, Gucci
Varenne leather crossbody bag, $1,650, Jimmy Choo
Green
This is the hue to add to your wardrobe this season, and it’s a lot easier to pull off than you think.
From left, top down:
Leather cross-body bag, $440, Bimba Y Lola
M leather cross-body bag, MSGM
Guirlande de Cartier calfskin cross-body bag, $1,690, Cartier
Lambskin top-handle bag, Chanel
Bovine leather cross-body bag, $59.90, Mango
Turnlock leather crossbody bag, $475, Coach
Triomphe calfskin M shoulder bag, $4,950, Celine
PU cross-body bag, $49.90, Topshop at Zalora
Padded cassette leather crossbody bag, $3,560, Bottega Veneta
Blue
Whether it’s a dark, classic navy or a soft baby blue, this shade goes with almost everything.
From left, top down:
Timeless leather crossbody bag, $2,840, Tod’s
Bolide 1923 – 45 racing calfskin top-handle bag, Hermes
Dauphine MM calf leather shoulder bag, $4,900, Louis Vuitton
Michael J Fox leather shoulder bag, Coach x Richard Bernstein at Coach
Faux leather cross-body bag, $89.90, Charles & Keith
Roseau suede mini top-handle bag, $715, Longchamp
Chanel 19 washed denim shoulder bag, Chanel
Bond cotton and calf leather belt bag, $1,690, Givenchy
Shoulder Pouch calfskin top-handle bag, $3,980, Bottega Veneta
Jagger leather L cross-body bag, Michael Michael Kors at Michael Kors
Red
Three words to describe scarlet: fiery, bold and eyecatching – exactly what you see here.
From left, top down:
Supervee calf leather shoulder bag, Valentino
Ginny leather cross-body bag, $309.90, Michael Kors at Zalora
La Prima leather shoulder bag, $2,490, Giorgio Armani
Clayn calf leather crossbody bag, $990, Bally
Embossed leather S cross-body bag, $2,930, Alexander McQueen
Biker leather cross-body bag, Moschino
Faux leather cross-body bag, $45.90, Charles & Keith
Serpenti Cabochon calf leather crossbody bag, $3,370, Bvlgari
Furla Sleek leather bucket bag, $640, Furla
Black
You can’t go wrong with this basic hue. Keep things interesting with textures from suede to straw, croc-embossed to calfskin.
From left, top down:
Seau suede bucket with studs, $6,130, Saint Laurent
Delancey Canteen leather cross-body bag, Michael Michael Kors at Michael Kors
Calf leather top-handle bucket bag, $3,350, Prada
Gancio leather belt bag, Salvatore Ferragamo
Dionysus embossed leather clutch, Gucci
Calfskin crossbody bag, Chanel
Calf leather tote, $1,640, Miu Miu
Furla 1927 leather crossbody bag, $485, Furla
Pretty canvas tote with leather trimmings, $299, Pretty Ballerinas
Maillon Triomphe suede crossbody bag, $4,150, Celine
White
A palette cleanser and the foolproof option for this season.
From left, top down:
Hourglass embossed calf leather M top-handle bag, $2,550, Balenciaga
Faux pearl tote, $69.90, Zara
Embroidered canvas tote, $4,400, Dior
Faux leather cross-body bag, $79.90, Charles & Keith
Gancio ostrich leather shoulder bag, Salvatore Ferragamo
Lola leather cross-body bag, Burberry
Cargo leather M cross-body bag, $460, Kate Spade New York
Balloon calf leather bucket bag, $4,850, Loewe
Mercer Gallery leather shoulder bag, Michael Michael Kors at Michael Kors
Dolce Box PVC, aluminium and brass tophandle bag, $7,000, Dolce & Gabbana
Shine
Diamond-studded or crystal embellished means they’re guaranteed show-stoppers.
Tiffany Victoria platinum and diamond branch earrings, vine circle pendant on chain, and ring, Tiffany & Co. Silk chiffon dress, Ralph Lauren Collection
From left, top down:
Sterling silver and crystal earrings, $1,199, Ralph Lauren Collection
Leather and stainless steel watch with Swarovski crystals, $449, Michael Kors
Strass brooch, Louis Vuitton
Stainless steel watch, $649, Swarovski
Rhodium-plated brooch, $279, Swarovski
Metal and glass necklace, $27.95, H&M
Sterling silver ring with moonlight blue crystal and clear cubic, $129, Pandora
Prices unavailable unless otherwise stated
Floral
Romantic, pretty, and 100 percent feminine.
Cotton dress, Dolce & Gabbana. Constellation Manhattan stainless steel and Sedna gold watch, $6,150, Omega.
From left, top down:
Metal earrings, Kate Spade New York
Stainless steel watch, $219, Olivia Burton at Zalora
Zinc and brass earrings, $29.90, Zara
Metal and enamel ring, Frey Willie
Silicone watch, $109, Swatch
Gold-tone cord, glass beads and crystals earrings, US$424.99 (S$582.63), Oscar de la Renta at Net-a-porter
PHOTOGRAPHY Phyllicia Wang
STYLING Debby Kwong
HAIR & MAKEUP Grego, using Keune Singapore & Shu Uemura
LOCATION Lloyd’s Inn
