Tattler Style profiles Caryn Goh, 20, SMU undergrad. Shooting this with Caryn was a breeze – she’s so bubbly and spontaneous the shoot turned out to be a cinch. You won’t be able to tell she’s a newbie at striking a pose; she pulls it off with all that ‘tude. Oh, and the next time someone tells you ANTM is a waste of time… at least now you can say you’ll put all those skills you’ve learned from Tyra to good use at Tattler!

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Don’t be fooled by her oft-black-and-white ensembles! Caryn’s personality is full of colour and she wants you to know it. Her style is strong, brash and artfully put together – she often customizes clothes to fit her better, a little nip-and-tuck design-wise to suit her tastes. Her trick: she spots the potential in any piece that catches her eye and turns it into something infinitely wearable.

Commanding yet feminine, the silhouettes of her outfits compliment her body well. Quirky accessories add texture and shine to the blacks she favours and shows her attention to detail. (It’s always in the details!)

Oh – and she’s a bargain hunter too, one with lots of good taste. She’s the friend you’ll want to drag along to the next flea, as her uncanny ability to unearth gems in any bargain bin will be priceless!

The closer look:

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Tattler tip: You’d never guess that most of Caryn’s amazing finds cost less than $30. She demonstrates how you can look awesome on a budget, with a little bit of imagination and a huge dose of style — anything is possible! So even if you wrinkle your nose at places like This Fashion, the next time, be brave and walk in: who knows what undiscovered gem is lying in wait for you.

photography; Kevin Lee / direction; Kerrie Li