Did you know that Joanne Peh was a former beauty queen? She participated in the 2002 Miss Singapore Universe (where she won Miss Elegant and Miss Personality), and was talent scouted to join MediaCorp as an actress.
Despite trying to build a budding acting career that would later make her one of the most sought after actresses locally, Joanne also had to juggle school, where she was pursuing a mass communications degree at the Nanyang Technological University.
But it is this down-to-earth and relatable quality that’s become part of Joanne’s charm, not to mention her acting chops that we’ve seen in shows such as C.L.I.F, The Journey, The Little Nyonya and A Tale of Two Cities (the last two earned her the Best Actress award at the 2009 and 2012 Star Awards respectively).
And the hardworking Joanne never seems to stop — from juggling a family of two that she’s built with fellow actor Qi Yuwu, to releasing her directorial debut film Under The Tree that stars model Fiona Fussi and national basketballer Chase Tan.
Another reason to adore her? Her effortless and feminine style. So in celebration of Joanne’s 36th birthday today, let’s take a look at her at some of her stylish looks.
Text: Ho Guo Xiong
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There’s nothing quite as simple and easy as a white shirt to make you look clean, crisp and polished. And Joanne knows that too, as she frequently sports this wardrobe staple. There are many ways you can style this — full tuck, French tuck or even knotted like what she did here for a smart casual look. It’s easy to pair too. Go with a nude midi skirt like her, or with skinny jeans for an edgier effect.
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Up the ante on your usual plain white shirt and wear this Anne Fontaine number to work instead. It comes adorned with a girly knotted tie detail, giving it a vintage preppy vibe. Wear it over a sleek pencil skirt or sharp tailored trousers and finish with black mules and delicate drop earrings.
Joanna sports great shoulders, which we had first seen when we watched her play beach volleyball in 2008 Chinese idol drama Beach.Ball.Babes, and she isn’t one to shy away from flaunting it. After all, if you got it, you better flaunt it. If that’s you, off-shoulder or cold-shoulder tops are your best bet as they help accentuate your best feature.
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Unwind this weekend and dress this striped off-shoulder top with a pair of sandals and a denim skirt for a date. Throw on your favourite highlight to emphasis your collarbones and put your hair up in a messy pony for a devil-may-care vibe.
A pair of well-fitted pants can make you look slimmer and taller. Not that the 1.73m actress needs it, but why not?
Bored of the usual black slim trousers you wear to work? Then switch to this feminine dusty pink pair from Zara that is so cute, yet still profesh. It’s also made with at least 50 per cent recycled polyester so it’s great for the environment. Finish with the matching blazer for a monochromatic pantsuit ensemble or go with a navy blue cowl top.
Besides sharp trousers, Joanne loves pairing her shirts with a skirt for an easy, stylish look. With a myriad of colours and styles available for your choosing, this fool-proof ensemble is great for the weekends and for work. Just remember to pick a hemline that suits your body type.
Add a pop of colour and a touch of soft elegance with this bright gold-yellow satin skirt and make it truly shine with a navy blouse and black strappy heels. Finish with delicate gold accessories.
Whether you’re a busy working mum like Joanne or would rather take a few more minutes to snooze and stay in bed in the mornings, a jumpsuit is a quick, all-in-one outfit that you can quickly slip into for a fuss-free look. Jumpsuits also make you look trendy and sassy, again, with minimal effort.
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Sweating under the hot weather? Not with this sleeveless Cos number made of lightweight satin. Fake an hourglass figure by cinching your waist with the belt and dress this with a pair of knife heels for an effortless work look. Add some statement earrings to jazz up this simple silhouette.
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