Navigate through Lunar New Year festivities in the chicest way possible with our handy style guide.
JOIN THE BAND
No time to get your hair fIxed for the celebrations? A chic alice band will hold your tresses back
COLOUR PARTY
Get extra lucky with a super-flattering midi dress in a joyful, bright colour
GRAM IT UP
Get CNY outfit ideas worthy of a double-tap from these super-stylish influencers
"@SUSIEBUBBLE"
Susie Lau A fresh burst of blue can help lift up your look.
"@SONGOFSTYLE"
Aimee Song Pack some sartorial pow wow with a pastel suit.
"@LAUREEN"
Laureen Uy A monochrome outfit makes a stronger statement.
"@HANDINFIRE"
Tiffany Hsu Float through the festivities in a lemon-yellow maxi dress.
GET GROUNDED
Rather than be teethering around in stilettos, pick a fancy flat mule. They are far more comfortable, and perfect for making a quick escape when the need arises.
"Chloé"
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Between all the oranges and the ang baos that you’ll be carrying, you need a bag that looks good and offers plenty of storage – and a curved crossbody offers just that.
Bag, $1,400, from Delafon.
J.W. Anderson bag, $1,900, from Dover Street Market.
Bag, $124, from Desigual.
Bag, $2,890, from Loewe.
A.P.C. bag, $600, from kapok Singapore.
RED, WHITE & YOU
Whether you’re wearing just pops of red or you’re all out to please the in-laws in a scarlet dress, we’ve got the looks for you
• Estée Lauder Pure Colour Love Lipstick in Bar Red, $38.
• Knit from Bimba Y Lola.
• Earrings, $23.90, from Topshop.
• Jeans, $120, from MICHAEL Michael Kors.
• Bag, $2,100, from Celine.
• Shoes from Pretty Ballerinas.
• Dodo Bar Or dress, $647, from NET-A-PORTER.
• Bracelet from Les Néréides.
• Earrings, $29.90, from Zara.
• Bag from Pazzion.
• Sneakers, $289, from Diane von Furstenberg.
• Le Specs sunglasses, $79, from dH Sunglasses.
• Knit, $39.90, from Mango.
• Necklace from Bimba Y Lola.
• Skirt, $94.95, from H&M.
• Proenza Schouler bag, $587, from THE OUTNET.
• Rejina Pyo shoes, $690, from NET-A-PORTER.
• Earrings, $19.90, from Mango.
• ARoss Girl x Soler dress, $850, from NET-A-PORTER.
• Iris & Ink bracelet, $187, from THE OUTNET.
• Elizabeth and James bag, $480, from Robinsons.
• Malone Souliers shoes, $549, from Pedder on Scotts.
IT’S IN THE BAG
We look to the street style stars for inspo on the best CNY bags to carry
THE FORTUNE COOKIE PURSE
Actual fortune readings not included.
THE WAISTBELT BAG
Keeps your hands free at the buffet table.
THE TIME-TESTED CLASSIC BAG
Nothing says chic like a Chanel bag.
THE “COUSIN IT” BAG
Doubles up as entertainment for the kids.
THE STRUCTURED BUCKET
Holds all your essentials easily.
"Oscar de la Renta"
JEWELLERY THAT’LL IMPRESS
Hit the mark with these trendy gold jewellery, guaranteed to make an impact during your festive visitations
Bracelet, $295, from 5 Octobre.
Noor Fares bracelet, $4,600, from NET-APORTER.
Bracelet, $270, from Mounser.
Delfina Delettrez bracelet, $1,080, from Dover Street Market.
Bracelet, $460, from Natasha Schweitzer.
Bracelet, $460, from Natasha Schweitzer.
PEARL BRACELETS
These aren’t your grandmother’s pearls. The new crop of pearlaccented bracelets are modern and elegant.
Kenneth Jay Lane ring, $90, from Pedder on Scotts.
Delfina Delettrez ring, $1,945, from Dover Street Market.
Ring, $4,000, from Pomellato.
Ring, $198, from Monica Vinader.
Ring from Atelier Swarovski.
Ring, $5,160, from David Yurman.
"Dries Van Noten"
STACKABLE RINGS
Why choose one statement ring when you can wear them all? When it comes to your cocktail rings, the more the merrier.
Earrings, $19, from River Island.
Annie Costello Brown earrings, $340, from NET-APORTER.
Earrings, $394, from Sarah & Sebastian.
Earrings, $19.90, from Mango.
Noir earrings, $68, from THE OUTNET.
"Erika Cavallini"
SHAPELY EARRINGS
When it comes to your earrings, find pieces with interesting shapes for a modern look.
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