Tales of the Orient

Set the scene for your very own epic romance story, where you star as the foxy femme fatale, who steals the show (and the brooding man) with your wit, guile and killer wardrobe of figure-hugging dresses FASHION DIRECTION: JANICE PIDDUCK

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Set the scene for your very own epic romance story, where you star as the foxy femme fatale, who steals the show (and the brooding man) with your wit, guile and killer wardrobe of figure-hugging dresses FASHION DIRECTION: JANICE PIDDUCK

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The Look Of Love

Keep your cool with a classic cheongsam and embellished power pump pairing.

On Duzhen: Brocade qipao, $1,299, from Peter Kor. Bangle, $405, from Shanghai Tang. Ring with tiger head motif from Gucci. Mesh beaded heels from Jimmy Choo. On Benson: Cotton shirt, $200, from The Bespoke Club. Tie and tie pin, both from Hermès. Club wool-blend trousers, $280; and Prince Albert slippers, $240, both from Deboneire. Watch, $3,350, from Raymond Weil.

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Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These

Up your glamour quotient with an embellished sheer frock plus strategically placed sparkles.

Carat London gem necklace, $324, from TANGS at Tang Plaza. Prive Illusion floral sheer gown, $1,000, from Covetella.com. Embellished ring, $740, from Gucci.

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Dangerous Liaisons

Prettily placed petals = love in full bloom.

On Duzhen: Mesh bodysuit with embroidered details and skirt, both from Frederick Lee Couture. Aquamarine earrings, $7,200; and white jade ring, $4,710, both from Poh Heng Jewellery. On Benson: Cotton shirt, $200, from The Bespoke Club. Watch, $3,350, from Raymond Weil. Cotton vest, $2,100; and wool-blend trousers, $1,250, both from Dolce & Gabbana. Knit tie, $314.30, from Hugo Boss.

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All That Glitters

Dazzle onlookers with a glitzy dose of shimmering sequins.

On Duzhen: Sequinned gown from Frederick Lee Couture. Bikini patent leather heels, $590, from Repetto. Phoenix Rumah bangle, $5,250; and citrine ring, $2,100, both from Poh Heng Jewellery. On Benson: Wool suit, $1,825; and cotton shirt, $225, both from Aston Blake. Tie and tie clip, both from Hermès. Watch, $3,350, from Raymond Weil.

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Smoke & Mirrors

Pair a rocket-red cheongsam with jade earrings for a look that says you’re sexy but traditional.

On Duzhen: Vivienne lace qipao, $800, from Covetella.com. Jade earrings, $5,250; and ring, $12,710, both from Poh Heng Jewellery. On Benson: Wool suit, $1,825; and cotton shirt, $225, both from Aston Blake. Tie and tie pin, both from Hermès.

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The Lady Is A Vamp

Sweep the floor with a slinky maxi dress that instantly transforms you into a sassy seductress!

Organza and lace-trimmed silk-crepe dress from 3.1 Phillip Lim. Necklace, $529; and lace box clutch, both from Shanghai Tang. Pythonskin heels from Hermès.

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Close Encounters

Stop traffic with decadent embellishments and an “I’m in charge” attitude.

On Duzhen: Embroidered cape, mesh bodysuit and skirt, all from Frederick Lee Couture. Metal cuff and earrings, both from Shanghai Tang. On Benson: Woolblend blazer, $1,425; and cotton shirt, $285, both from Aston Blake.

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Peachy Keen

Channel some old world charm with lace chinoiserie and glitter heels that will make your toes twinkle.

Lace gown from Renée Lee Collections. Glitter pumps, $190, from Pedder Red. Carat London emerald necklace, $248, from TANGS at Tang Plaza. Earrings, $706, from Shanghai Tang. Ring, $740, from Gucci. Watch from Hermes.

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