Where the goods are

BRITISH label Warehouse keeps its finger on the fashion pulse, and this sequin open-front blazer is proof to that. It's the perfect investment piece to channel the rocker-chick vibe and has all the makings of a conversation starter.

Throw this over a plain tank-and-jeans ensemble to gain immediate style points or glam it up even further by piling on the kohl and adding edgy rebel-worthy accessories. But if edgy is too loud for you, fret not.

The high-street fashion label Warehouse also stocks this chic off-shoulder dress - a safe yet classy number designed to flaunt a sexy decolletage. Warehouse is located at #02-25 of Wisma Atria.

Buckle up

BELTS are probably one of the most overlooked items of clothing, used only as a trouser-cincher rather than fashion accessories. Want something versatile enough to do both? These 'E' stainless steel buckle belts from Italian fashion house Etro can do the trick. They are reversible too - that's a bonus point for versatility. For your corporate wardrobe, a simple dark grey leather on one side of the belt works fine - but turn it over to reveal a grey crocodile-print embossed on the calf leather. The second reversible 'E' belt has a plain purple leather on one side and an anodised bronze paisley design on the other. The belts retail at $546 each. Etro is located at #1-30/31 of Paragon.

Mercury rising

ATHLETES can now shop in the heart of Orchard Road to get their sporting essentials. Mercury 180 recently opened in Orchard Central Shopping Mall and the store aims to equip the athlete with top-line apparel, equipment and footwear. It carries popular brands such as Zoot, Sugoi, Saucony, The North Face as well as New Balance. Not an athlete but itching to keep fit? Mercury 180 also plans to conduct evening runs along the Orchard Road stretch every Wednesday starting late next month. Mercury 180 is located at #04-09 of Orchard Central Shopping Mall. For enquiries, please call 6509-9808, e-mail [email protected] or find Mercury 180 on Facebook.

Best case scenario

LUXURY comes in a case - an Alfred Dunhill one, that is. The London heritage brand extends their Sidecar Gunmetal leather collection for the autumn/winter season this year with a choice of colours. This double document case, for instance, comes in red, navy (pictured), white as well as the quintessential black. The collection is especially noted for its brushed gunmetal hardware and includes holdalls, washbags and key holders. The Alfred Dunhill Sidecar Gunmetal double document case is retailing at $2,030. Dunhill is located at #01-42 of Paragon.

This article was first published in The Business Times