Packing challenges are what I strive for. It's no fun to be able to pack anything and everything, even though it would be beyond convenient to do so. My trip to Singapore struck me as a fashion challenge for I faced these obstacles:

• Pack Light - There's going to be lots of shopping and a lot of clothes will be bought.

Packing Light should be key for any out of country trip. Whether you have the intentions of doing a lot of shopping or not, packing light for extended trips overseas definitely combat those pesky baggage weight restrictions most airline are sticklers about. Contrary to what I say for my road trip packing tips, packing light is pretty ideal for any airway traveling leaving you plenty of space for more clothes to be shopped for, souvenirs for yourself and loved ones, or if you are anything like my family and myself: SNACKS!

• Hot & Modest - Singapore is an island where it's humid but also dresses very conservatively

Singapore is hot and humid, modest and conservative - wrapped in one bow. Staying with my muslim family in Singapore, I had to make sure my clothing choices were following along with their practices and not drawing myself too much attention. Needless to say the bulk of my outfits consists of dresses that were flowy and of thin material to keep air circulating. I try to avoid wearing anything that was tight enough to stick to my body because that would cause friction between the fabric and skin, causing the body to sweat. However, despite all the humidity outside, I was fortunate to spend a good major of my time in Singapore indoors where air conditioning blessed me.

• Minimalism is Key - Minimal pieces go a long way to mix and match multiple outfits

My style tends to be minimal from the start, wearing functional pieces that I may recycle and reuse over and over. I tend to stray from graphic or loud clothing pieces that only pairs best with certain articles. When traveling to anywhere, it is ideal to pack pieces that is versatile and can be worn with anything, top or bottom. For example, when packing tops for this trip to Singapore I tend to pack neutral tops that I may wear with pants or a skirt, and depending on the occasion I'll have the ability to either dress it up or down with accessories. Accessories will be your best friend to make or break your outfit and give it the direction it needs. Earrings or a bracelet, a headband or a statement purse - it goes a long way as long as they work as versatile as the minimal articles.

The true challenge of packing for this trip was deciding which shoes to bring along. Shoes are one of the most difficult and inconvenient items to pack but yet the most necessary because you cannot not have shoes with you. It would have been just simple of me to pack one pair of Nikes and wear that for the next two months, but my sense of style is not that basic. When it comes to shoes, try to condense it five or less pairs of shoes, each serving a specific purpose. In my case the shoes I packed were a pair of flat sandals, open-toed booties, open-toed wedges, open-toes stilettos and I wore my Nikes on the plane for comfort. The flat sandals were for days at the beach or running quick errands, my open-toed booties or wedges were for days of going out to functions or visiting families, the open-toes stilettos were for special occasions such as Eid Mubarak and weddings, and my Nikes were just for those days I needed a break from the heels. Pack shoes that works for you and for your trip, but always refer to the minimalism rule, shoes are considered accessories that do make or break outfits.

Overall Dress: H&M
Blouse: Cotton On
Wedges: Forever 21
Purse: Bugis St. (Singapore)
Earrings: Forever 21

Hauntingly Casual

Top: Cotton On
Jeans: Hollister
Shoes: Nikes
Hat: Abercrombie & Fitch
Purse: Bugis St. (Singapore)
Sunglasses: Aldo