Just Do It

Clarice says she can’t really put her style into words, except she knows for a fact that it isn’t girly, and although her new job allows her to dress pretty casually, she usually tries to personalise her daily outfits with something fun or interesting. “I like to pick out items that are unique, and mix them with more basic pieces.” she says. “One of the rules I live by would be to dress comfortably, which means I’m in sneakers most of the time.” Clarice loves that her job is very different from what she previously studied, and so she’s learning new things every day. “I’m also meeting new people everyday so that’s fun!” Her love of sneakers might also explain her dream job — to work for Hypebeast, a site for men’s contemporary fashion, streetwear, and related content. A huge lover of xiao long baos (meat- and broth-filled dumpllings), Charice says she loves “exploring and checking out fun stuff in Singapore”, which includes checking out art events and hunting down good food. “Which means I have to find the time to exercise and burn those calories too!” A believer in working hard and playing hard, Clarice hasn’t had any problems balancing her work and life so far, and says that it’s important not to be afraid to ask when it comes to work-related matters. In life, Charice says she tries to live by this motto: “Always challenge yourself to do what scares you.”