GS05 x Shentonista: Rock Solid

Laila is the female force behind independent fashion and lifestyle blog, Rock The Trend, which chronicles fashion news from around the world. Despite being in-the-know, it’s clear that Laila doesn’t take herself or her fashion too seriously, even staunchly rejecting any form of high heels. “I wear sneakers all day, every day, even if I am in a corporate meeting with important people,” she says. “I feel like I age 10 years just by wearing heels.” We find out what else makes her tick.

I would say dress however you like, as long as you don’t blend in with all your co-workers. You don’t need a reason (work? school? party?) to dress up.

As a kid born in the ‘90s I always knew that I needed to stay current by working with new age media, so I am game for anything online and social. You get to lead the way when you become relevant.

I would want to do something with nutrition and food, and come out with a cookbook or a Youtube show.

Stay humble.

Somewhere overlooking the entire city!

Charity work, especially environmental causes. In order to save lives you need to save the earth first.

I started a food instagram (#foodstagram) account with my flatmates called @EatAtHomeLah to inspire people to do more home-cooking which in return, encourages more family time at home. Something that a lot of families don’t do these days — cooking and eating together.

I’m originally from Hong Kong, and I actually really like the weather here. My body has grown to adapt to it, which means I cannot really survive winter.