Replay: Button Down in Style.v2.

Classic white, striped, checked or printed version -

we all have a button down shirt sleeping in our closet.

Perhaps, though, we've underestimated the fashion possibilities of this fashion staple.

Since military clothing is a menswear trend, contrast with something feminine

help to balance the masculine look. (here)

Hence, a sexy lace top look fantastic with an oversized military outerwear ^.^

Layering a plaids button-up over a tartan crop top and team up with

checked pencil skirt to rock a head-to-toe plaids look.  

A cool play! (here)

Wrap a flannel shirt around the waist - its so 90's but it's look great, 

and I'm definitely into that! (here)

It's practical (why carry them?). It's fun and It's a form of fashion expression.

Borrow an oversized vintage button-up shirt in fancy print from my boy.

It's fun and it can be manipulated in so many creative ways. (here)

If there's one pattern that typically isn't a challenge to wear, it's stripes.

But, if wearing stripes with contrasting lines, it can be daring. (here)

Wrapping a denim shirt around a colorful dress to create some visual contrast.

This is a great lively way to achieve the casual-chic look. (here)

So don't limit your button-downs shirt to formal suits,

there's always more than one way to wear a shirt,
just paired them with anything we like ^.^

Have a great day ~

Ketchup ^.^

Happy Chap Goh Mei. 元宵节快乐。

Dear dolls, here another paper doll design for my OOTD.

Today outfit style is about Chinese New Year chic look.

亲娃，这是于我每日服饰穿搭而设计的另一款纸娃玩意儿。

今天装束风格是具时尚感的农历新年穿搭。

Today is the full-moon of the first lunar month,
and thus marks the ending of the 15-day Lunar New Year celebrations.

The day also known as "Yuan Xiao Jie" or "Chap Goh Meh" in Malaysia.

正月是农历的元月，古人称夜为宵，所以称正月十五为元宵节。

正月十五日是一年中第一个月圆之夜，象征著大地回春之意。

Another festive gathering is held with lanterns and sweet dumpling (Tang Yuan) 

being large part of the celebration.

It is customary to eat Tang Yuan because this round rice ball is the 

traditional food symbolizing reunion.

大家又可以高高心心的聚在一起，享用佳肴，吃汤圆和赏灯来庆贺新春的延续。

元宵节必吃的传统美食是汤圆，吃又圆又甜的汤圆以讨团圆美满之意。

(background sourced from here - Michael Bodiam)

Matching my favorite statement cherry necklace with an amusing
bold graphic top can be interesting~

Timeless striped skirt in black and white pairing red studded flats to 

complete the joyful fun look.

为这件童趣味十足的图案上衣搭这款个性强烈张扬又不失可爱的巨大樱桃项链，
乃本茄大爱～

永不退潮的黑白条纹裙配一双钮钉红鞋儿为整体玩味性穿着提升了一个层次。

(background sourced from here - Sanrio)

I usually keep all my ang pow into my fortune cat bank 

(yes, is a kitty, not a piggy). 

Fantastic hello kitty bank adds a delightful touch to my room (outfit?) 

while making it fun to save money.

通常我把收到的压岁钱都存进招财喵扑满（是小猫，不是小猪哦）。

梦幻且实用哈咯吉蒂小物为我的房间（造型？）增添不少欢愉的童真气息。

(background sourced from here - Artist Remed)

The cute cat with red bow, no mouth, is • like • totally adorable~

(that right! Ketchup doll is wearing the giant hello kitty's bow to pay respect!)

Isn't her sweet? Hello Kitty & Ketchup doll I mean... Okay, let's say sweet!

这可爱的猫咪很玄，永远的一号表情（无嘴巴无表情）就超•级•无•敌•萌了～

（没错，茄纸娃头戴的大发带就是向吉蒂猫致敬的！）

对吧，她很可爱吧？～我是说吉蒂猫和茄纸娃。好啦，都大爱～

(background sourced from LibertyArt x Hello Kitty)

Ketchup wishes everyone a healthy and happy year ahead.

Remember to have some "Tang Yuan" for the day.

茄纸在此向各位送上祝福：身体健康，生活愉快。

大家记得今天要吃汤圆哦，开开心心，团团圆圆。

Ketchup ^.^

Happy Valentine's Day. 情人节快乐。

Dear dolls, here another paper doll design for my OOTD.

Today outfit style is about flirty black (and white) romance.

亲娃，这是于我每日穿搭而设计的另一款纸娃玩意儿。

今天装束的风格是带点玩味卖俏的黑色浪漫。

It's Valentine Day! 

The day we celebrate by showing appreciation for the people we love ^.^

今年的大年初七恰好就是情人节！

在如此美好日子，总该好好的向爱人表达爱意 ^.^

Dressing up for this special day might be a bit cliché but sweet.

Is important to enjoy the moment with our love one.

俗语说“女为悦己者容”－

女孩们都想在这特别的节日展现最美的一面，与情人共度美好的（每）一天。

(background sourced from here)

The Valentine's theme for my outfit is classy dressy yet snazzy in black and white.

We can't go wrong with floral for a sweet or flirty look on lovely date.

黑与白的脱俗气质是我情人节的优雅主题。

简单素雅的黑白配，加上娇媚的花卉图案修饰显得更加迷人细致。

(background sourced from Nobuyuki Taguchi)

Add some cool boyish accessories to complete the Ketchup style.

Baseball cap, bomber jacket tied around the waist and a pair of white sneaker
are actually balance the feminine mode.

整体造型贯穿着帅气玩酷元素才能将茄纸风格展现得淋漓精致。

黑色棒球帽搭白色运动鞋，外加夹克绑腰间多了一点中性的感觉，

让女性化的装扮带有和谐美。

(background sourced from here)

Keep things classic and elegant in black and white for a timeless romantic look.

Go with just a splash of red on the lips and I'm set to go~

强烈对比的黑白配，演绎了时尚舞台上最经典的浪漫爱情剧。

涂上艳丽大红唇，一秒变亮丽女神（经）。走～

(background sourced from here)

Happy Valentine's Day to all of my readers!

Love is our true destiny ^.^

情人节快乐，愿有情人终成眷属 ^.^

Ketchup ^.^

Happy Chinese New Year. 农历新年快乐。

Hi dolls, here another paper doll design for my OOTD.

Today outfit style is about Chinese New Year festive look.

娃儿们，你们好！顺众要求，茄纸终于要发中文贴了～

小六（小学六年级）程度的华语，写得不好，大家可别见笑 ^.^

Chinese New Year marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar.

As the year of the monkey begins, it's time to greet everyone with Gong Xi Fa Chai.

新年的初一，人人都起得早， 穿上漂亮的新衣，给长辈拜年讨利是～

每条大街小巷，每个人的嘴里，见面第一句话，就是恭喜恭喜！

For those wanting to bathe in the festive mood, RED is the most auspicious color.

How do I rock an all red outfit during Chinese New Year?

过年期间应多穿红色服饰，因为喜庆的红散发欢欣热闹的感觉。

那我当然要穿个红当当来应景，可讨喜气，招好运嘛～

(background sourced from here)

The most important thing is to choose a red hue which suits and enhances our skin tone.

Try stay away from fabric that shiny and keep accessories to minimum when
wearing a bright red celebratory dress.

红色是很春节的色彩。要把艳丽的红色穿在身上不显俗气，就要选与肤色合衬的红。

适合自己的红色不但让人看起来很有气色，也给人很有气场的感觉。

把这么强势的颜色穿在身上, 那其它配件就简单化吧。

(background sourced from here)

Team up the "look at me" red dress with a cool clutch in soft gold finish.

I actually like the structure of this geometric clutch, 

though display as an art somewhere in my house.

为这“看过来”红色连衣裙配个优雅别致的柔金几何形手拿包。

很是喜欢这几何形手拿包的结构，根本就是一个艺术品，放在家里哪个角落都好看。

(background sourced from here)

Match with my favorite red studded shoes from Bershka for a 

head-to-toe red angpow look.

A perfect red lip to complete the festive look - A pick me upper!

为大红连衣裙搭一双本茄大爱的钮钉红鞋儿，从头红到脚，鸿运当头，好运连连－

怎样看都似个人肉红包封呀～

Anyway, 一个大红唇一定要。红唇一搽总是让整个人瞬间亮起来。

(background sourced from here)

Happy Chinese New Year! 

Wishing all of us prosperity on the Year of the Monkey.

新年快乐！

茄纸祝大家猴年猴赛利，大吉大利～

Ketchup ^.^