SHINY, SHIMMERING, AND SPLENDID

One of the best ways to take a monochrome outfit to the next level is to play with textures. When the word 'texture' comes out, people often imagine adding heavyweight fabrics such as suede or leather to their look. These two are great materials but they're not really realistic for someone who lives in the tropics like me. So... how to play with textures in the heat then?

The answer is simple; Buy pieces made with multiple types of lightweight fabric. Take cues from local brand, Cotton Ink. Their latest Waterfall Jacket collection features 2 different textures on one outerwear. Some linen, some satin, but mine's all cotton, one type woven and the other jersey. Pop the jacket over your regular outfits, and ta-da texture play at ease.



In my case, I've added even more texture with sequined leggings from Mango and velvet Miu Miu peep toes. I never thought that I'd actually have the guts to wear these leggings out. The reason I bought them was because they were on sale for like $11 [get similar styles here].











3.1 Phillip Lim Tee, Cotton Ink jacket, Mango sequined leggings, H&M; Sunglasses, Hermes clutch, Miu Miu shoes

check out more mix and matching tips at Cotton Ink's awesome site!

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