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“I like clothes that tell a story about a person," Sasha says. "Confidence is also very important!”

“I refuse to turn up to work in flip flops!” Kyrsten says.

“I like classic pieces that are fun and not too serious," Evelina says, "because I don't take myself too seriously either!”

Rachel has unmistakeable poise and confidence, things that serve her well as a secondary school mathematics teacher.

“I think I used to be quite the fashion disaster!” Lin says.

“I like clean lines with a twist,” Sheena says. “Nothing overly feminine or too sexy.”

We caught Lucia while she was on holiday in Singapore with her father, indulging in our sights and sounds, as well as having a go at xiao long baos.

"Don’t build your happiness on someone else," Rui says. "Do what feels right."

Originally from San Francisco, Negeen has been in Singapore for just a year.

If given the choice, Mashi sees herself working in a completely different industry.

"I strive not to be defined by the things that I own," Rachel says.

“I do believe that it's important to be modest and genuine,” Jamie says. “Smile, then the rest will probably work itself out.”