Singapore Tastemaker Bella Koh Shares Her Travel Essentials
She's an advocate of the #slowlife, and her Instagram acount is filled with snapshots of how she's living out that mantra, from outdoor yoga to baking sessions in her minimalist home. The Female Collective's Bella Koh now lets us in on how she keeps her looks on point while travelling and what she packed for a recent trip.
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On Koh's recent holiday to Pai, Thailand, she wore Uniqlo's two-way knit stoles ($39.90) and jersey jogger pants ($49.90). All other accessories, her own
Travel wardrobe must-haves
"A cardigan or a lightweight coat, because it's always good to be prepared for weather changes; a classic shirt for layering; and a comfortable set of pajamas, because I feel most at home in it."
Fashion accessories you can't live without when travelling
"A pair of pave diamond earrings I wore at my wedding. They're squarish and slightly oversized, and are good for when I need to dress up for a party but I might not have brought the right clothes. Sometimes travelling gets a bit hectic, so a bit of bling helps you look radiant. I also bring a chunky cuff with chainmail detailing, which is good for day looks."
What you packed for a recent holiday
"I recently spent a week in Chiang Mai, Thailand at a picturesque town called Pai. Chiang Mai gets really chilly - it hovers between 13 to 16 degrees at night - so I packed a wool cardigan and beige slacks from Uniqlo (to keep warm)."
On Koh: Uniqlo's nylon blouson ($79.90) and wool ankle-length pants ($19.90), which come with an elastic waistband for a snug fit.
Must-have essentials for cold climates
"The classic camel coat. It sounds boring but it's something I live by. Everyone wears black in winter, and I prefer to wear something that stands out. Uniqlo Heattech is very thin and good for layering, especially in extremely cold weather. If I'm going to a place that’s snowing, I don’t wanna look bulky."
Must-have essentials for warm climates
"Airism, because it’s light and the material comes with a slight sheen - I call it a polished version of a cotton t-shirt. I'll also pack hats, shades and high-waisted denim shorts that are easy to match."
Koh's a fan of cosy cover-ups like this oversized cotton sweater ($39.90) from Uniqlo.
A travel style tip she swears by
“Pack a lot of lippies in strong, bold colours to enhance and even clash with the colours of your outfit, like wearing an emerald dress with a dark plum lip. It's less predictable.”
One rule she abides by when packing for a trip
“I try to pack more one-pieces like dresses and jumpsuits so it saves me the trouble of mixing and matching. When you're on a work trip, you just want to throw something on and go, and these help save time when travelling.”
#1 destination on your bucket list
"Ravello, Italy – it's located along the Amalfi Coast and looks so romantic, like it's right out of a painting. I would pack things that convey "Italian chic" – printed, ruffled dresses and colourful separates."
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