IT LIST: Resort Wear

fashionable lady in maxidress

It’s that time of the year that’s not too hot nor too cold- Spring – Summer 2016 is finally here! And what better way to celebrate the season than to bask under the sun in the hottest trends there is– a definite favorite for a busy girl like me: RESORT WEAR. Wanderlust is never a crime and I can’t wait to get my hands on these perfect vacation outfits.

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heidi nazarudin in thomas wylde maxi dress
white studded bag

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Dress, Shoes & Bag by Thomas Wylde
As featured on CVLUX Magazine
Photography by Sabrina Hill


The Must Have Beauty App For Busy Bees

airbrush makeup by stylebee

In doing your Hair and Makeup, make sure that it will support your style concept and give you maximum benefits with a minimum number of products. Check your dresser and your bathroom when was the last time that you de-clutter the things that you rarely use to the overused brushes or sponges. Here is some guide to help you manage your beauty products

Brushes

Check for your brushes if it is still usable or do you need to buy a new one, torn bristles can damage hair often and its unhealthy for the scalp.

Heidi Nazarudin for Stylebee

Hair Accessory

Determine the clips that you are using often, throw away ponytails that is loose and those rusty overused bobby pins.

Hot Iron

If you have one or 3 hot irons in your bathroom check if they are all still working, check the plates if it still good to use, broken plates can damage more so make sure that you clean them after use and store them neatly.

Stylebee Hair Styling

Blowers

If you’re the type of girl who stores about 2-4 blowers at home, think again, check if it is still working, if it is still clean to use. There’s a trend in the market right now wherein you could just change the nozzle of your blower instead of buying different types of it. You’ll be able to save more cash to buy for some important stuff.

Sprays

Check if the sprays you are using is damaging your hair a lot, try considering a more organic approach, it’s a much cheaper plus its ecofriendly. Verify the expiration dates of the sprays that you have, throw away those empty cans and store only about 2 sprays so it won’t occupy your space a lot.

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Extensions

If this is one of the accessories that you would never leave home without, I beg of you: make sure that your hair extensions are clean and well-maintained. Wash them to remove any product residue so that you will be able to use them for a longer period of time. Good hair extensions can be very pricey so it’s important to take care of them.

Shampoo / Conditioners

There are a lot of varieties of shampoo to choose from, most of them promises to give you the result that you’re looking for in days, so there you go, bought dozens different kind of shampoos to choose from and ended stacking up those unused and used shampoo in your bathroom. First determine what hair type do you have and what do you need? find the one that suits your hair consider buying organic shampoos wherein it has less chemicals which eventually can damage your hair if overuse.

Stylebee makeup

Any other hair or makeup tips you’d like to share?

Amazing hair & makeup by Florah Leverett of Stylebee.


How To Dress Well in Business Casual

How to Wear Business Casual

The words “business casual” can send some of my friends into a confused panic as much as seeing the words “shabby chic“ would to me. Ditto the phrases relaxed business and smart casual.  And getting it wrong can be awkward especially since at a business event no matter how casual it is – there is usually a superior (usually a boss or a client) to impress. I once witnessed as business colleague got subtly snubbed by a potential client as she showed up at a  “smart casual” cocktail party in mid-town Manhattan dressed in a cotton sundress and Ipanema sandals … while everyone else was dressed in flowy summer dresses and open-toed heels. Later on in private she bursts out, “How am I supposed to know they don’t really mean casual?!”.

Well, below I’ve outlined some tips for dressing appropriately to this tricky phrase.

lewre couture shoes
Signature Look
Heidi Nazarudin at E&O Hotel

The idea behind business casual is a good one – sometimes we need to shake things up, change our perspective, and taking on a more relaxed feeling can help a lot of people do this. All in all its important to remember its about showing a slightly more relaxed version of our business or professional self, not baring our (at-home) selves. Do safe that for your family and closest friends or, in my case, my cats.


Photography by Bibo Aswan | Makeup by Anna Sherie
Taken at E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur Malaysia


IT LIST: Classic & Chic Jumpsuits

heidi nazarudin the ambitionista jumpsuit
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My most favorite trending wardrobe piece would definitely be jumpsuits. Among my favorite go-to brands to buy these from would be Banana Republic, Valentino, Thomas Wylde, Diane Von Furstenberg & Zara. They’re the perfect piece to wear when you’re in a hurry and just want to put something on yet look as fabulous and put together. Basic or printed, topped together with a pair of heels, a statement bag & even a coat or blazer, you’d be ready to conquer the day.

fashionable woman in cafe meeting

I love how we keep reinventing the classic masculine suit into feminine power pieces,
don’t you?


How To Develop a 4 Season, 365 Capsule Collection

Heidi Nazarudin Venice Canals

Creating a wardrobe for 4 seasons maybe challenging but if you have the right guide definitely you’ll save yourself from tons of $ of buying clothes that aren’t even working or not going to work even if you match it with the most expensive pair of shoes that you have

The 4-Season Fashion Guide

Bejeweled Shirt
Prada Bag
Black Gucci Heels

Spend on clothes that are usable in all season, jeans, shorts, t-shirts, blouse, dress buying these will save you tons for the next season, Why? Because these garments can match anything whether you top your jeans with a cashmere coat, spaghetti strap, blazers and sweaters. It is considered as a versatile clothing.

Consider the fabric, cotton is always a safe choice in choosing any clothes, but with this one you can invest on any fabric that you prefer satin, chiffon, lycra whatever works for you.

Casual Office Prada Bag
Venice Canals Spring
Sunglass Aviators

Choose the design and cut that suits your figure, nothing can go wrong with a pencil cut, hip hugging slacks or a bust enhancing blouse. choose a design that is neutral, means you can pair it with another garment with a different design but it won’t clash each pieces. Choose a cut for a dress that is suitable for you, consider your height, the length, how tight and how eye-catching it will be.

Casual Office Look

What’s your versatile go-to fashion piece?

Photographed by Sabrina Hill


SHOP THE LOOK

The Le Tote Subscription – Totes Worth It.

Work From Home

When I hear kids using the word “totes” instead of “totally” I can almost feel my high school English teacher sighing loudly and muttering “how much time does that abbreviation even save you?”

So when I first overheard a friend singing the praises of Le Tote Subscription, I was momentarily worried that this was some variation on the slang.  As it turns out, Le Tote is destined to stick around, unlike a passing verbal phrase.

Le Tote Heidi Nazarudin

Basically Le Tote sends 3 pieces of clothing and 2 accessories in each delivery and you can keep what you like for as long as you like and send back what you don’t.   If you want to own something outright they’ll just charge you a discounted price.  It’s like having your own personal shopper, deliveryman and assistant to return things for you.  All for $59 monthly price!

Le Tote Sweater

 

Le Tote Accessories
Work From Home Office

Fortunately Le Tote has done a better job picking than I have in the past.  Of course they see me for who I really am, not a 5′ 10″ , size 0 and blonde. ( Note to self: Do not buy something just because Gigi Hadid looks fabulous in it … because Gigi Hadid looks fabulous in anything.)

Well…  it could happen – I’m just one hair-dye job and a couple of pilates sessions away.  Right?

Heidi Nazarudin for Le Tote

Some Le Tote Member Perks

Brands: Vince Camuto, Sam Edelman, Kate Spade, French Connection, House of Harlow, BB Dakota, BCBGeneration, Max Studio, Levi’s, Free People, Rebecca Minkoff and more.


Photographed by the lovely Sabrina Hill. Makeup and Hair by the talented team at StyleBee 


How To Develop Your Signature Beauty Look

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I AM UNIQUE!

Having a signature look is what defines you, It represents your own personal style and It is the best start for your fun style journey.

Heidi Nazaurdin at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Orchids at The Majestic Hotel
The Majestic Hotel Garden High Tea Setting

…how can I be unique?

Being unique doesn’t mean you have to be bold and different in every way. Unique means that you’ll be able to stand out, let’s put it this way you’re at a tea party and when you entered the room a lady from the corner table is also wearing the same turquoise skirt that you have on. How do you stand out girl?

Heidi Nazarudin wears FIZIWOO
Pink Satin Gown by FIZIWOO

 

Spring Floral Beauty Closeup
Purple Orchids
Garden Tea Party

 

What’s your signature beauty look?


This beautiful tea time garden setting was taken at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Photography by Mandy Aileen | Gorgeous Pink Gown Designed by FIZIWOO

Makeup by Anna Sherie