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October 30, 2013 Serena Goh

Day or night, coffee date or happy hour, I'm all about marrying casual separates with luxe fabrics, and if the interwebs were my closet, here are a few good things I would be combining right now. Mohair, in all forms, always add a very comfortable touch that contrasts perfectly with fabrics like leather. This one in the cobalt blue makes an otherwise basic turtleneck not so basic. Not to mention, combining statement colors with a signature print like leopard give an outfit even more dimension. And since knee-high boots are too comfortable to pass up, these are an easily integrated into the daily rotation. An outfit that's comfortable, yet completely put together.

The evening bares a striking resemblance to that of its counterpart, blending jersey sweatshirts and silk-satin print, this outfit is not just about texture but also about playing with a stark black and white contrast. I always aim for something a bit more flirty when it comes to evening dress. Balancing the casual with polished accessories like art deco earrings, a sleek bag, and a pair of classic pumps. Oh and a few servings of gin fizz.