The Silver Kick Diaries

Red is my favorite color. That's no new news. {Try saying that five times fast.} So it's obvious this red top from Zara is one of my absolute fave pieces in my wardrobe. It's the perfect length, has short, mega sleeves, and a key-hole and pleats at the neck. The material is light and silky. If you're wondering why I don't have more outfit pictures in this top, it's because I've deliberately stopped myself from wearing it for more blog posts and boring you. I've had this top for more than three years now, and it still has pride of place in my closet. That's the thing about quality, timeless pieces. They stay in your wardrobe forever and you still reach for them when you want to dress up.
Here's how I styled this top in these five looks:

1. Untucked with formal beige trousers, and a swishy gun-metal gray sweater. {It was winter and rainy. This pic is from a long time ago. Look how short my hair is!}. I added a long black beaded necklace and gray peep-toe heels.
2. I tucked it into a knee-length A-line black skirt and added a beaded belt. Nude pumps finished the look.
3. Worn with a beige ruffled skirt, a black statement ring and black Mary Janes. Simple and cute.
4. Here I kept it casual by tucking it into light blue jeans. I added a thin blue belt and matching handbag. A thick bangle and pink pumps kept the look playful.
5. Tucked into denim shorts, I wanted this look to be slightly fierce so I wore my laced booties and studded red envelope clutch. I wore colorful glass bangles to keep it looking sweet.

A black pencil skirt is the most basic, easy-to-style piece. Your wardrobe is incomplete without one. It can go from day to night, formal to casual, and dressy to glam, with just a few changes. Mine's from Zara. It's the perfect blend of stretch, comfort and elegance. It has a full zipper at the back which makes it super-easy to wear. From top left, this is how I've styled it 7 different ways:

1. A loose, slouchy blouse, and black pumps are great for a semi-casual day look.
2. A simple, classy white shirt goes great with a black pencil skirt. I added tall boots to turn it up a notch.
3. A sleeveless top, thin silver bangles and white pumps make this look perfect for a night on the town with the girls.
4. A dressier style, I wore a delicate blouse, a semi-wide belt, and Mary Jane pumps. I added the blue bag for a pop of colour.
5. This billowy blouse was great to make this look playful. I love the combination of tall tan boots with the black of the skirt.
6. This is a very grown-up, elegant, yet cheery look. A masculine blouse looks amazing with a pencil skirt as the skirt is feminine and fitting, sharply contrasting to the slouchiness of the top.
7. For this look I wore a floral blouse, pink pumps and knotted a thin blue belt on top of the skirt. Perfect for the office!

The best thing about a pencil skirt is that it suits almost all body types. It even adds curves to straight bodies like mine, and a black one slims the silhouette. Choose one that stops just above the knee, in a thick material that's easy to get on and off, and you have a piece that you can style a million ways. Ok, not a million, but you know what I mean. xxx

Worn with a semi-formal top in a contrasting colour and nude heels with minimal accessories, this is a good look for work or formal occasions.

Here I paired the skirt with a graphic printed tee. I knotted a thin black belt at the waist, and added chunky bangles and a necklace. I finished with ballet flats. It's all about the accessories in this look.

I kept this look very casual by wearing a pink racer-back sleeveless top and gladiator flats. The accessories are delicate- a small necklace and tiny earrings. This is a great day look and perfect for summer.

A white vintage tee, denim jacket and a tan belt make this outfit. The red bag adds a nice pop of colour. The only jewelery I'm wearing are big rings on each hand. The denim jacket makes this look casual and relaxed.