comfort clothing; once you go black, you'll never go back

To me, having a little black blouse in your wardrobe is as much important as having a little black dress. Especially if you're not so much as a dress gal, then blouses or tops can be a nice alternative.

Black is a universal color, no one can doubt that. I don't know a person who doesn't love/own blacks in their wardrobe. Well, you don't exactly call it 'love'. I know that if I were to choose between a variety of colors, I would always look at the blacks first to see if the suit is nicer in black in color. You just...choose. Black is a safe option. And anywhere else, black means chic and sophisticated, and people tend to be more creative around this color.

Which is one of the reasons why, eventhough black isn't my favorite color, my wardrobe do seem to pile up on them.


I went into TESCO again, ventured into their clothing section again, got my eyes on one thing or two...same old, same old. This one was a new arrival back then. I was a bit in the mood to find some basics but with a slightly new tinge in it. I mean, I love my blacks and my whites and my browns, but I do think that I need to pay more attention on the details and the fabrics to avoid my choice of basics being too plain. That's the thing I learn (out of observation) that if you're going to buy blacks, make sure it has elements!


I never owned a blouse like this, eventhough I know that for quite some time I wish I had. I was a bit of a dress disciple back then to appreciate the fact that a nice, black blouse could be a savior in the closet as well. Just as chic and cute looking on. And as usual, the details and the fabric sold me. It is made out of chiffon material so eventhough it's black, I know I won't be melting in a blazing hot day. And I particularly like the V cut on the neck, the little cuffs on the sleeves and the elastic at the waist. It's the later part that caught my attention.

It's original price is RM69.00, marked down until it's RM34.50. I admit that it is still a cringing lot of money for TESCO but I think that the making of it does compensate for the price that I have to pay.

... insert sheepish-guilty look.

And with the classic black, came the compulsive need to pile on the accessories.

Black blouse: TESCO
Jeans: F.O.S
Necklace: Sunway Pyramid Asian Avenue
Ring: Chamelon KLCC
Watch: Vincci
Sling bag: Miss Selfridge