12 Days of Christmas Collection has launched!

Lace And Buttons new collection is out now! Choose from 20 new designs spanning 12 different looks.

Bodycon Splash Dress

A figure enhancing design with bold and eye-catching splash prints. Stand out from the crowd in this gorgeous number.  Made of stretchy cotton material.
 PTP: 14.5" - 16.5"  Waist: 26" - 30"  Hip: 30" - 35"  Length: 31"

$28.90

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Embossed Bodycon Dress in Coral

A classic and body enhancing design with unique embossed wave patterns. Look svelte and charming in this gorgeous piece.  Made of stretchy cotton material.
 S size  PTP: 13.5" - 16"  Waist: 25" - 27"  Hip: 35" - 36"  Length: 33"

 $27.90

 Larger sizes are available upon request. Difference in measurement is approx 1" apart. Ask us for more information.
Also comes in Blue
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  Sparrow Sleeves Dress in Black

An ultra pretty dress with dainty flying sparrow prints that are sure to warm your heart. A great dress to wear out for various occasions, be it to the office on a casual Friday, to school or even for a date.  Made of stretchy cotton material.
 PTP: 13.5" - 16"  Waist: 25" - 27"  Hip: Free Size  Length: 30"

$27.90

 Also comes in White
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Find more designs at www.laceandbuttons.com

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To add to the festive mood, we will be giving away 2 sets of 3-piece miniature OPI nail polishes in 5 different shades, and 3 sets of $10 Miyoc discount vouchers to 5 lucky winners.
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Lace and Buttons 12 Days of Christmas Collection Launches on 30 Nov

Lace and Buttons brings you 12 different looks to cater to all your parties, events and functions this holidays.
Choose from sweet dresses for that simple luncheon to that sophisticated look at a dinner party.

To add to the festive mood, we will be giving away 2 sets of 3-piece miniature OPI nail polishes in 5 different shades, and 3 sets of $10 Miyoc discount vouchers to 5 lucky winners.

Just LIKE AND SHARE this album on our Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/LaceAndButtons ! And remember to comment: '' 12 Days of Christmas Collection launch at Lace and Buttons on 30th Nov!"

 

New apparels available at Miyoc JCube now.

One good thing about being an entrepreneur is that you often get the opportunity to do something that you have always wanted to do, but which is unlikely to ever happen if you did not take the leap of faith.

Recently, I have taken up a physical rack with Miyoc, a multi-label boutique, to sell apparels to walk-in customers. The rack allows up to 100 apparels and that determines my fate to add on new designs almost every week. Most of these designs are not available for sale online. Feeling strongly that it is a real pity not to let more people see what designs we have in-store, I decided it is time for me to present what we have available by being my own model. Being a model is a thought that has always been interesting to me, but which I know is not going to happen in a million years! Nevertheless, several friends have been encouraging me to try modelling my own apparels so I thought maybe it is worth giving it a go.

Much as I want to, I do not have a model's figure and height. But I do think I look more realistic as I  have the figure of a "REAL" woman, and not of someone who just walked out from a fashion magazine. Like most women, I have to always keep my weight in check and I love to indulge in great (and sinful) food every now and then. So I hope that I can serve as an inspiration to others that one do not need a perfect body to look good.

Here are more pictures of me in apparels carried by Lace And Buttons. Hope you like them!

  

"Chicken Soup For The Soul" - The New Paper New Face Contestant Who Lost 45kg!

Have you ever have to struggle with weight issues or find that you have limited motivation to lose weight? If your answer is "YES", I believe you are like many people out there (myself included!) who find it really challenging to shed some extra pounds. Blame it on the affordable and delicious food we can find almost everywhere in Singapore! So how about some "Chicken Soup For The Soul" story to motivate yourself to lose weight?

Recently, I read about the story of Kylie Yuen, the first runner-up and winner of Ms Levi's for The New Paper New Face Competition 2012. Despite having done so well in the contest, I would assume that Kylie is a very "average" girl in every aspects until she decided to lose 45kg! According to what I read, Kylie used to weigh 100kg and it took her 2 years of determination and perseverance to reach her current weight of 55kg. Impressive yah?

There is even a before and after picture:

Picture credited to yourhealth.com.sg

According to a report on The New Paper official website, Kylie's typical meal consists of healthier options such as stir-fried vegetables, pork rib soup / veggie soup and steamed fish. Although she does indulge in sashimi buffets once in a while, she adheres to a strict diet which is high in fibre and protein in general. Of course, it does really help that Kylie enjoys her food and does exercises like jogging and taking the stairs.

I thought Kylie is a true inspiration to many girls and women out there who are trying really hard to lose extra weight and was so impressed by her achievement that I decided to approach her to model for my company's new collection. Really happy that she agreed to do so! I hope that her looks in Lace And Button's apparels will serve as a motivation for all women to achieve a similar feat. 

To end off, here are some pictures of Kylie for Lace And Button's photoshoot. Enjoy!

 

Tribal Prints in Fashion - My Experience

I was twelve years old when I visited Yunan, China for the first time. Apart from the picturesque scenes, what stuck in my memory the most is the beautiful head gear and costume of the "White" tribe of Dali, Yunan Province:

Bai woman wearing a colourful traditional Bai costume. Image from westheimphoto.com

I remember feeling really excited about having the opportunity to wear the Bai costume in one of the tourist attractions (can't remember the actual place but I have an impression that it might be the Kunming World Butterflies Garden). As a teenager, I am already very passionate about fashion, even when it comes to traditional costumes. I love the vibrant colors and exquisite embroidery on these costumes as they are really attractive in my opinion. In fact, I think these decorative embellishments really made the costumes come "alive"!

Recently, I became familiar with African prints as it is the ongoing and raging trend in fashion now. Unlike Chinese tribal prints or embellishments which focuses more on a woman's femininity and beauty (as reflected by the use of extensive floral decorations), African prints are more quirky, bold, and even unorthodox. It is really amazing how designers managed to use this genre of prints in casual everyday wear, as the "loud" nature of African prints are found more commonly in party or beach wear. Kudos to the designers behind this inspiration!

To end off, let me introduce some of the African print everyday apparels that my online store is currently carrying:

 Gorgeous aren't they? Hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I do :)