Start with a simple base – a black dress or separates in white. Add a statement bag or graphic jewellery. There, all ready for V-Day.

A younger fan base (see Meghan Markle’s and Emily Ratajkowski’s engagement rings) and cooler designs have given yellow gold a reboot.

Oft-associated with Yves Saint Laurent, this borrowed-from-the-boys outerwear staple is one of the most classic and utilitarian pieces you can own.

Jewel Parents.

A bona fide trend on the F/W ’19 runways, the black leather and lace look is updated with metal studs and hardware to take you from fantasy to street.

SHE'S JUST RELEASED HER FIRST MANDOPOP SINGLE.

The Singapore thespian dives into the highs and lows of her life.

WHAT TO WEAR, BUY, DO & KNOW NOW.

Elevate your wardrobe from ordinary to outstanding with the boldest and most dramatic pieces from Fall/Winter ’19.

In contentious and crazy-ass times, designers revisit what makes women feel good, confident, safe and strong: elegance (beautifully exemplified here at Dolce & Gabbana).

Form meets fashion as the season’s unexpectedly tailored pieces are put into the spotlight. The soft-as-butter suede coats. Crystal-embellished shirts and dramatic oversized pleated sleeves make this the time to flex your sartorial prowess.

Don’t mistake jasmine sim’s reserved disposition for self-doubt. This year’s surprise best newcomer winner at the star awards is putting her introspective, self-effacing nature to good use in her acting journey.

While S/S and F/W generate the bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Pre-Fall, available from May to August, and Resort (also known as Cruise), from November to January – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. Our first look at this year’s Pre-Fall ran last month. This is the second part.

It’s easy to let 11 years in showbiz and 13 Star Awards go to any artiste’s head, but to actress Rebecca Lim, her life and career have only just begun.

While S/S and F/W generate bigger showmanship buzz, it’s the in-between seasonal collections – Resort (also known as Cruise) and Pre-Fall – that are designed for longevity as much as desirability. So before you head for a store or go online, let this first of a two-parter be your guide to what to wear and covet from now until August.

From sprightly brights and the charmingly cute to the exotics, Summer’s bags provide that break from the norm.

As the temperature climbs higher, how do we keep our freaking cool when it’s freaking hot?

Two necklaces in one: a choker meets a sautoir (say “sow-twah”).

In the ’90s, it was called minimalism. In 2019, it’s simpler pleasures.

There was a time when the qualities of a great dress were how versatile it was, not how many likes it got;

When CNY and V-Day are nine days apart, do the smart (and time-and$-saving) thing: Choose styles that please the family and are just as good for everything we’re up for after.

What’s making us like it all over again: The colour is the only military-ish thing about it.

MARC JACOBS Sugar, spice and everything puffy and nice. Lace capelet, lace dress, fascinator, lurex gloves, lurex socks, and vinyl and acrylic pumps (prices unavailable).

Broderie anglaise, lace and ruffles. The outlook for S/S ’19: feminine.

Feathers, fantastic headpieces and showstopping numbers – alongside The Great Moscow Circus. We end 2018 in Vegas style.

Why you should dress like you are on holiday, especially when you are not!

Post-Vogue since 2016, fashion stylist Grace Coddington and her persian cats – Pumpkin (she’s 12) and Blanket (he’s three) – have been plenty busy.

This Halloween, dress your kid up without resorting to a character costume.

Cotton top with ruffles, wool pants, and wool boater hat (prices unavailable), Marc Jacobs.

From Dad’s sneakers to Mum’s jeans, fuglies – like sportswear – are here to stay (till they are not).

WHAT THESE FIVE LOCAL FACES HAVE IN COMMON: THEY’RE REFLECTIVE OF CHANGES IN ONE OF THE MOST CHANGE-RESISTANT INDUSTRIES – MODELLING. IT’S A BUSINESS THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, STUCK TO ITS OWN AND CHAMPIONED ONLY ONE KIND. NOW THE PLAYING FIELD IS MORE INCLUSIVE, AND THE “STANDARD ISSUE” MODEL IS NO LONGER THE STANDARD. WHAT IS: BEING UNIQUE AND HAVING A DARING ATTITUDE – QUALITIES THE FIVE INGENUES HERE HAVE. OH, ANOTHER THING: THEY’D RATHER BE SUPER ROLE MODELS THAN SUPERMODELS.

Designers continue to champion the everyday in fun and irreverent ways.

What can a smart and tailored jacket do for you that sportswear can’t? Make everything you wear (including sportswear) look smart and proper. This one is from Dior. Turn the page for other options.

As diverse as these Singapore girls, this season’s offerings let us be everything we want to be, from Marc Jacobs’ Claude Montanainspired Amazons to Miu Miu’s rebel sisters.

Some of Pre-Fall’s best ideas remind us of the Expressionist work of Austrian artist Egon Schiele.

PHOTOGRAPHY KENNETH WONG, ASSISTED BY WUILI/STILLS NETWORK STYLING BRYAN GOH HAIR CHRISTVIAN GOH, USING KEVIN.MURPHY MAKEUP MELISSA YEO, USING NARS MODEL ANNE/AVENUE LOCATION ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM

When Mansur Gavriel, the part American, part German, New York-based brand created its affordable yet desirable version in 2013, it inspired others to do the same. After five years, there are as many pricefriendly options as there are variations of it.

THE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL: OUTDOORSY BOOTS

Get your little ones excited about a wild day out with these bold outfits.

From hiphop- inspired garb to glam suiting – just remember that there is no one look for party central.

The best getaway wardrobe is a combination of what keeps you cool while making you look cool: denim, anything with stripes (Breton or otherwise), and day-tonight dresses. As to where to go, we like it breathtaking yet nearby – like The Sanchaya at Bintan that takes us just one hour to get to (including clearing customs).

Satin shirt, $2,200, and wool and silk-blend skirt, $2,750, Fendi. Metal earrings with gold finish, $650, Dior. Crepe boots, $2,240, Balenciaga.

What does the new generation know about the material that we have always known? It’s not just tough (that’s why it’s on a lot of biker jackets); it’s also the sweetest on other forever classics. Diya Prabhakar, 18, current supermodel here and hot favourite for Vogue India; and Iman Fandi, 17, daughter of the Singapore footballer, and model Wendy Jacobs, show how to pull leather off now.

Your winter holiday plans are sorted, from where to stay to what to do. So why wing it with the other most important thing: the right protective gear?

We have to say this: The rock chick formula – biker jacket + kind-of-destroyed Metallica tee + skinny jeans + dirty boots – hasn’t changed one bit since it started in the ’70s. It needs an update, a reinvention, because it’s become… um, predictable. The 2.0 version: add silver, even a unitard. Biker jacket, optional.

Because all manner of hangout wear looks hotter in gold.

Sorry, folks, there are only two ways to do it. Fashion isn’t that democratic when it comes to an (or any) animal print.

These also make great everyday accessories.

Voluminous separates.

Up your 2017 fashion game with these reworked classics or completely new-tothe- eye standouts.

Who thinks black is boring? Here’s how you can shine like a star in an LBD this festive season.

Instead of splurging on an entire brandnew outfit, you can opt for embellished accessories to luxe up the clothes you already own.

1 Patent leather, $575, from Bimba Y Lola.

1. Rudolph vase, $150, www.studioasobi.com“I love the works of homegrown ceramic label Studio Asobi, which often play with colour and shape in an organic way, resulting in something that has a human touch. Plus, each piece comes with a dedicated haiku – how lovely is that?” KENG YANG SHUEN,fashion writer

Entertaining at home may not be easy, but half the battle is w on when you have a stylish dining area to host your guests. We put together four distinctive looks to consider.

Parkas add a sporty vibe to an outfit. Make yours more work appropriate by teaming it with a fitted piece. Or wear it with sneakers for a casual twist.

Instant style upgrade: four hot accessories to jump-start your off-duty looks now.

Pretty ruffles and prairie florals gain street cred when paired with biker jackets, distressed denim or punk-inspired accessories.

As our outfits change for work and play, so should our bags. Here are the new ones you need to own.

From hands-free backpacks and spacious leather totes to mini cross-body day-to-night numbers, this selection of office-friendly bags we’ve curated will get you away from your desk and to the shops faster than we can say “handbags”.

This roomy classic is more versatile than you think. Here are three ways to wear it now.

Those seemingly timeless wardrobe classics you’re still hanging on to could be making you look older. Here’s a much-needed update. BY KARIN TAN

The new way to wear coordinates? Think long, roomy and minimalist.

Earn street cred with these mini versions of street style staples.

These closet mainstays are easy, modern and versatile. Here’s what to wear them with now.

Here are 10 hotter-than-hot ways to wear the trendy slip dress now.

We watched and learnt as three stylish girls conquered metallics, bold stripes and ruffles with aplomb.

We’ve got you covered for your mid-year getaway with the most desirable suitcases, bag tags, carryalls and passport holders.

The perfect styles for flaunting toned arms, keeping cool and looking unexpectedly sexy.

From patchwork and faux fur to backpacks and bucket bags, you’ll want to arm yourself with these stylish options for work. BY KARIN TAN.

The Latest Tech Wearables Are The Arm Candy To Wish For This Christmas.

Having visited the recent Watches & Wonders 2015 fair in Hong Kong, Karen Kwa picks highlights from 12 brands that’ll make you want to invest in them – including a watch with the naughtiest messages.

Where LV is headed with its cruise 2016 line: palm springs! We share six must-know facts about the collection. By Ian Lee, in taipei.