Stuck in a rut about what to wear for your Lunar New Year gatherings and visitations? Well look to our cover shoot with Jesseca Liu for some easy style tips. From the sweetest pastel colours to a dramatic sleeve, see how you can steal Jesseca’s superstar looks without bursting your budget!
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Rather than wear a predictably bright colour, try a subtler pastel colour instead. Not only is it youthful and romantic, pastels are a great way of standing out in a sea of hyper-saturated outfits.
On Jesseca: Gown, $1,340, from Whole9Yards. Earrings, $2,490, from Damiani. Ring, $12,800, from Bulgari.
Layer this powdery blue tunic over a pair of white jeans or a printed skirt. As the tunic’s mid-section is quite busy, keep away from any crossbody bags and opt for a clutch or a handbag instead.
The sherbet-pink colour of this satin midi skirt makes for an unexpectedly great base to build your outfit around. Wear it with a patterned top, some gold accessories and a matching shade of lipstick.
If Beauty and the Beast were set in Singapore, we imagine Belle would wear this dress. Not only does it come in a pretty shade of lemon yellow, the strappy back and the diaphanous fabric keeps you feeling cool.
As well as being a time for friends and family to gather together, the Lunar New Year is also the start of Spring Festival, and nothing says Spring quite like a joyous bouquet of floral patterns. Let sweet botanicals take centrestage this Lunar New Year!
On Jesseca: Alica McCall gown, $1,015, from NET-A-PORTER. Ring, $17,390; and earrings, $17,490, both from Damiani.
With various types of blooms patterning this floaty blouse, anchor it with a denim skirt and some wooden wedges. Then, dress it up with some bangles artfully stacked on your wrist, and you’re ready for visitors!
Want to go one step further with your flower power? Have it stand out, literally! The dimensional embellishments on this dress are not just eye-catching, they’re also dressy enough that you don’t have to accessorise too much. Just pair it with a pair of cute flats and some simple gold earrings and you’re all set!
You can’t go wrong with a printed white blouse, because it’ll still serve you well long after CNY is over. Whether you’re wearing this to a CNY party at the office or to visit your in-laws, this blouse promises to keep you looking chic and modern.
Sure, they may be a little out of you comfort zone. But given that CNY is only once a year, take this opportunity to have a little bit of fun and take a fashion gamble! Statement sleeves are actually easy to pull off, as long as you tone down the rest of your outfit. A little bit of accessorising and a simple makeup is all you need to finish your look.
On Jesseca: Isabel Sanchis gown, $7,489, from farfetch.com. Aurelie Bidermann earrings, $590, from NET-A-PORTER. Ring from Bulgari.
FASHION DIRECTION: JANICE PIDDUCK / PHOTOS: WEE KHIM, ASSISTED BY CHONG / STYLING: SHAUN CHEN, ASSISTED BY XIANG QIYUAN / HAIR: GARY LOW/PASSION HAIR SALON / MAKEUP: SHAUN LEE, USING SULWHASOO / LOCATION: MITA KELDER PHOTOGRAPHY
A breezy top helps you to stay collected and cool in the midst of soaring temperatures, and the gathered sleeves add a bit of playfulness to the look.
Not one of the faint-hearted, this whimsical top packs a lot of quirk and drama, so wear it with a simple pair of jeans and some cute sneakers to finish.
For a more grown-up look, opt for a cold-shoulder top that comes with a romantic cascade of ruffles.