rebecca ∞ thomas

Be young, bold and beautiful they said. A fashion blog sharing tips & tricks for women of all body types! Written, edited & run by Rebecca Thomas.

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D O D (Denim On Denim) 

If your cropped top is figure hugging, go crazy with denims. Boyfriend/mum jeans all are a big GO! However if like my top, you have one that doesn't quite hug your body, go for tighter bottoms. Denim can be a tricky player. Have fun with it and play on colour tones & if you don't overdo it, you've done it right! 

Snaps: Lee Su Fern

Cropped Top & Jeans: Topshop

Heels: Aldo

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B N W

This trend has been around for a while but still finding the right one can be a little tricky. There are many lengths that come under 'Midi' and the easiest way to find the right one is to know your body. 

Legs. That's just it. Working with and knowing the length of your legs helps with choosing the right midi. Longer legs, longer midi. Shorter legs, shorter midi. Anything that's above the knees is NOT a midi skirt ladies. Also, once they're below the calves they become 'maxi'. 

They usually work well with cropped tops as most midi skirts are slightly high waisted. Summer's just about over and fall's right around the corner so this look will work best this time of the year especially! (even though, in my opinion, it's more of a timeless look) Do a swirl, walk with grace and transform into a 1940s babe! 

xRT

Snaps: Naomi Yeo

Cropped Top & Midi Skirt: Topshop

Point-toe heels: Zara

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My washed out boyfriends. 

(Just realised how sassy & funny my title sounds, hahah) 

Till next time! 

xRT 

Snaps: Naomi Yeo

White burnout tee: Miss Selfridge

Boyfriend jeans: Topshop

Heels: Zara

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the comfy   J U M P S U I T 

For those of you who have had issues with finding a jumpsuit that flatters your body, I feel ya. It took me quite a number of tries before I found one that was comfortable and fit the bill. 

I have one simple rule for jumpsuits: If they don't fit perfectly, they aren't perfect for you. 

Always find one that sits perfectly on your hips/waist(if high-waisted) and that isn't too tight. And as far as comfort goes, you'll know it when you try it. The best part about a jumpsuit is that it's such an easy thing to throw on for a full look. 

Till next time, 

xRT

Snaps: Naomi Yeo

Jumpsuit & Heels: Topshop

Bangles: Ethnic purchases

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Keeping it basic with  B  A  S  I  C  S

Out running errands on a busy day and don't want to think too much about your outfit without looking like a mess?- This is my staple. 

A good & comfy pair of denims, a v-neck pullover that (depending on weather) isn't too thick or thin and comfortable flats (opt for one with more character to create a little allure) 

Accessorize as you please but for those of you who know me, i'm never one who is into over-accessorizing. So add on the candy to your specific liking. Afterall, with basics, accessorizing is your ticket to taking an outfit from boring to chic.

sidenote: with reference to the v-neck pullover. Always remember for the bustier few of you, avoid round neck pullovers. You don't want to make your top look heavier than it is! V-necks do the trick & are way sexier ;) 

Hope the week's treating you right! Love always

xRT

Snaps: Naomi Yeo

V-neck pullover: Zara 

Blue denims: Topshop

Pointed brogue flats: Charles & Keith

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P A L A Z Z O    M A D N E Z Z 

The palazzo pants. One of the many gifts to women. It’s such a flattering piece of clothing that if worn right will rock what yo mama gave ya. 

For me, there are really just two main things to look out for when choosing a palazzo to best suit you, 

1. Colour

If you’re crazy about single colours, you need to work with your body. If you’re heavier on the bottom you definitely would like to avoid bright colours and stick to darker tones - flatter your curves, don’t overdo it. Also, if you’re lighter on the bottom, go brighter! bright & bold would do the trick although… 

2. Prints

For the lot of you who have a smaller bottom, prints always help to make up for volume that colours can’t achieve. Choose bigger prints or heavy patterns to give more to the eye! Prints are tricky for the curvier ladies. You want to rock prints but not overdo the look, so stick to small or sparse prints! 

And the key thing about the palazzo is to always get one that fits your waist or hips perfectly! Don’t forget to keep your tops simple if wearing a printed palazzo & go crazy if you wanna (but in the same colour scheme as your pants) if your palazzo is plain. 

Hope your week is treating you well, stay healthy & safe! 

xRT

Snaps: Naomi Yeo

Palazzo Pants: Topshop

Heels: Topshop

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After a long hiatus, i’m back and definitely looking at bigger things for this blog.

But first - Today’s outfit

B  L  A  C  K      W  I  D  O  W 

This outfit is a great choice for the few of you who, like me, are obsessed with our monochromatic pieces. Outfits like the one i’m wearing can sometimes come across as heavy, so finding ways to lighten the look are key. 

Maxi skirts are a great wardrobe essential for every girl, but it’s always ideal to have one that’s a little sheer. Showing leg while still covering you up - Believe me, that element of mystery is way sexier. 

Cropped tops are an ongoing trend, so whether its long/short/no sleeved, it would pair great with a maxi skirt. Just be sure, no matter what your body type to 1. stick to the colour scheme of your outfit and 2. choose one that hugs your body.

Note: Loose cropped tops would only flatter your body if your maxi skirt is figure hugging/bodycon. So bear that in mind ladies! 

Now to top off a full body outfit, you want a pair of heels that scream out what you’re trying to pull off. I chose a pair of banana heeled boots that created a fiercer finish to my look. Easily, I could switch them for a pair of strappy heels or point-toe heels to tone it down to further feminize the overall look.

Best part about monochromatic outfits? Pair it with any coloured statement necklace/pair of earrings you want and it’s still gonna look great! Have an amazing day & i’ll be posting again very soon. 

It’s great to be back,

xRT

Snaps by: Naomi Yeo 

Cropped top: Topshop

Maxi Skirt: Zara

Necklace: Flea market! 

Heels: Aldo

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Promo Video for Diesel's Fuel For Life perfume. 

We were given a mini-project at school to come up with a 30 second promotional video of a fashion product of our choice. The entire video had to be shot on a mobile phone and edited using apps on our phone. 

We had 2 hours to film and edit, so it's not the best thing! But the idea's there ;)

PS. I know it's been a very long while since I posted something on the blog, but i've been mad busy with school & adjusting to the weather's a whole other story on it's own. I promise to put up more stuff soon! 

xRT

Video & Direction by: Sophia Smith, Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir & Rebecca Thomas

Music: 20th Century Boy by T.Rex

Model : Rebecca Thomas 

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O   L   D        I   S        G   O   L  D

For my look, I found a really old shirt that was stashed away in narnia (mum's closet of hidden treasures). 

My advice when you've got a boring main outfit on is to accessorize!

I brought out my chic black/grey/white/silver blazer by Zara & added some fun with my polka dot socks. 

Throw on some pretty accessories & you're ready for a day out. This look is absolutely professional and quirky at the same time.

Side note: If you've got a boss who hates having fun, i'd say probably to lose the fun socks ;) But keep the interesting/detailed blazer - they can't take away the personality you bring to the table.  

Have fun with your next boring-find & a great week ahead!

xRT

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A     P  A  I  S  L  E  Y     A  F  F  A  I  R  

Always been a big fan of the Indian/Persian design. Playing around with this design in so many forms of outfits has been a huge trend this and past seasons. 

In my look today, I paired my white long-sleeved top (wardrobe essential) to this interesting paisley palazzo pants by Zara. I think what I love the most about these pants is the cutting. The front part of one side of the pant spills over to the other side - so when standing straight gives the effect of a maxi skirt. Genius? I think so! 

Pair your paisley printed pants with a plain top & (adventurously) some neon jewelry that compliments the color of your print. I'm wearing a beautiful pair of indian costume jewelry earrings that don't cost a bomb yet look fab :) 

Have fun with paisley & enjoy the week ahead!

xxRT 

PS. Follow me on instagram @rebeccaxthomas & on my facebook page @ http://on.fb.me/17LAdMN  ♥

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F L O R A L     A C C E N T S 

What really convinced me that I should get this beautiful top was the fact that the roses were small-printed. I don't usually wear big prints because, on my body, it tends to get a little too loud. 

Always work with the body you've got, beautiful. Choose colors, prints and cuts that flatter your body most. When it comes to shirts such as the one i've got on, find one that hangs off your shoulders and doesn't hug your body too much.

For light & loose materials like silk/cotton/chiffon you'd like to stick to slightly bigger sizes. Just make sure the shoulder area fits right and doesn't droop over or finish before the edge of your shoulder. 

Lastly, match the rest of your look with colors/accents on your shirt. Have fun picking out your next pretty-printed shirt! 

xRT 

PS. Follow me on instagram @rebeccaxthomas & on my facebook page @ http://on.fb.me/17LAdMN :) Have a great week my loves! 

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(Re-post) because i'm so in love with this jacket!  

T H A T     D E T A I L E D     J A C K E T

It's always hanging in stores and we always look at them with awe. But how do we actually match it with our outfit? Honestly, it's easier than it looks. 

The only thing that's key when having a detailed and patterned jacket is keeping the rest of the outfit simple!

If you've got a jacket with loud colors and crazy patterns, choose one of the colors (from your jacket) for the rest of your outfit OR choose a simple black or white outfit to go under. It's as simple as that!

Don't wear too many colors underneath or too many different patterns! It'll only take the attention away from the beautiful jacket that you're wearing.

Hope this helps! 

xRT

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C O L O R    T W I S T !

Ever had one of those days where you just want to break out of your usual style and go for a more (if not already) fun look? It's the most fun you could have with your wardrobe, trust me!

Getting a fun look, doesn't have to turn out dramatic or crazy. It's working with your style & mixing and matching. Through a couple of my earlier posts, I speak about mixing materials & colors. So it's basically applying all of that!

For my outfit, I picked out one of the most colorful pair of leggings I owned & built the rest of my look based on that. Kept my loose top simple by adding a thin neon pink belt to give some attention to my waist. Decided to go with my wedged pair of sneakers to make the look a bit more casual yet chic. And to complete the look, a bright bag that matched one of the colors on my leggings and a necklace in the same color. 

My rule of thumb when trying to go for a colorful/fun look is to revolve your entire look around the chosen colorful piece of clothing. Choose colors from that part of the outfit and go crazy with the rest of your look! & remember, to tone it down a notch, make the rest of your look a little more plain and just accessorize!

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E A S Y    A C C E S S O R I Z I N G !

Dressing up comfort, isn't always easy. But with the right outfit-tools, you'll be set! Sometimes we're not sure as to how we would finish our look after putting on a pair of comfy trousers and (in my case) a cropped top. I say, if you're bad at pairing colors - go for gold! or silver of course.

Started by choosing a belt that fitted my trousers best, then matched the rest of my accessories to the color of my belt - It's a suggestion if you're one that's confused on how to decide on a color scheme for accessories.   

Finish your comfy, chic look with the right combination of accessories & have yourselves a great week ahead. 

love & kisses

xRT

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The Men’s Section. 

I don’t know about you guys, but a lot of the time I see myself not only wandering around the ladies section, but I love looking at the men’s too! Especially when it’s printed shirts/t-shirts. 

Most of the time we don’t see nice printed shirts/tees in the ladies section and you’re glancing over at it from far but don’t want to make a move on it - only because of the section it’s in. 

I’ve done this a couple of times and trust me ladies, look at the cutting & size and Just Go For It! And to get a little confirmation on your choice of shirt after trying it on, ask a man himself. If he thinks it looks great on you, then there’s no turning back is there? ;) 

I wouldn’t quite call it the boyfriend shirt, because you’re still trying to find a shirt with a nice fit. Guy’s shirts are normally of bigger cutting - so you must make sure to try it on!

Once you’ve decided on the shirt, next is to add your feminine touch to it & trust me, most people wouldn’t even be able to tell! 

Take care & have a great week! 

xRT

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PJ CHIC

Ever wanted to wear those pair of trousers that honestly just looks like a pair of PJ pants? It's really not that tough to take your look from sleep to chic!

If your pants are printed like the one I have on, pair it with a neutral top. Something that doesn't take too much attention away from the pants.

If you have a pair that's plain, go for a louder top or one with a nice print. Just make sure that whatever top you're putting on, it's somewhat figure-hugging. Don't choose a loose top! You don't want the look to become sloppy. 

Throw on some accessories, a nice pair of heels and you're set! Comfortable & chic are the way to go, have a great week ahead guys. 

xRT

PS It's so good to be back home in Sunny(/rainy) Singapore! Haven't been too well but it's only a matter of time before i'm stuffing my face in good ol' hawker food.

Do follow me on tumblr & instagram! oh & visit my Lookbook too! xx

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Polka-ed out!

Brought out the polka dot jeans!

It's not everyday that we can say that washed out jeans with polka dots on it will look chic for the triple D (Dinner,Drinks or Date) - especially without looking like pyjama pants. 

Mixing & matching is key! Have a pair of polka dot jeans like mine? Don't want to end up looking like you're going to bed when wearing them? Just remember to dress the rest of your outfit up! 

If you're going for a more dinner/date look, throw on a pair of heels and a nice top to accompany the jeans. Remember, your jeans is the focus so don't go with a top that's overpowering unless you want to mix prints - which is cool too! (when mixing prints, go for prints that are either much bigger or much smaller than the size of the polka dot print on your jeans. When the prints are all the same size you don't have any point of focus!)

If you're going for a more chill out look - swap the heels for a pair of sneakers and a fitted t-shirt! Avoid baggy t-shirts so you don't have the i'm-about-to-head-to-bed look. 

Hope this helps all of you who own a pair of polka dot jeans! 

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In other news, London's weather is becoming so much better. But i'd better not assume. It's so unpredictable. But the weather the past two days have been divine. Hope it keeps up! Off to Paris tomorrow ~ 

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Take care & have an amazing week guys! 

xRT