WHAT JEANNIE MAI LOVES

What does one need for effortless style? The How Do I Look host, who’s fronting the second season of the Asian spinoff, shares her secrets.

Pants, $329, from Topshop Unique.

1 CHOOSE A SKINNY

Skinny trouser pants are the working woman’s must-have. “It helps to lengthen legs,” says the 37-yearold TV personality and celebrity stylist.

Ultragirl + Alice shoes, $165, from Melissa.

2 BE FLEXIBLE

When travelling, pack things that are functional. “I love bringing Melissa shoes with me because they’re so comfortable and they smell so great.”

Jacquard dress, $329, from Jack Wills.

Lace pencil skirt, $69.90, from Zara.

3 PENCIL IT IN

If you’re building your work wardrobe, start with pencil skirts, as they’re the most figure-flattering style. For variety, choose colour. “I like to fill my wardrobe with colour – it’s me!”

Block heel platforms from Michael Kors.

4 BLO CK PARTY

“There’s a difference between walking and standing heels, so when I’m out and about, I go for platforms or block heels so I can walk around longer.”

Scarf, $62, from Karen Millen.

5 IT’S A WRAP

Get a few colourful scarves. “They serve as a great accessory or something to keep you warm in the office.”

T-shirt, $108, from T by Alexander Wang, from net-a-porter.com.

6 GET THE RIGHT FIT

When shopping, look for fit. Jeannie says, “Even if it’s a T-shirt that fits perfectly, gives me a good amount of cleavage or covers my tummy really well, I’ll buy it.”

Belt, $108, from BCBGMAXAZRIA.

7 BELT IT UP

Belts accentuate your waist and create a sexy hourglass figure. Look for a variety – skinny and wide belts, as well as statementmaking ones like this leather obi.

HOW DO I LOOK ASIA SEASON 2 premieres on DIVA (Singtel TV Ch 303 & StarHub Ch 513) at 8 pm on August 29.