How do you dress for a job in a creative environment? Are there any guidelines you use?
"People think because I work in an art gallery, I must make art; however, it’s the complete opposite, since I took the Asian art history degree route. I actually express my creativity through my style of clothing, which is an artistic fusion of bohemian chic and hippie influences. I think of fashion as a self-expressive art form.

I am decidedly fascinated by Asian and Islamic-inspired fashion prints. The creative temperament of the 20-plus countries I've visited have greatly influenced my style — one that reflects my love for Asian and Islamic art. And, by all means, working at an Asian art museum inspires me even more."

Do you have a style icon you look to for sartorial inspiration?
"My style icon since I was about five-years-old is Madonna — there were several Halloween and grocery shopping outings with my mother where I [dressed in] her Material Girl look, but what '80s girl didn’t? However, as I got older and engrossed myself in art history, Frida Kahlo influenced me, and, if you look at my closet now, you would definitely see her color palette reflected."

What's one thing we'd never see you wearing?
"Glitter platform stilettos — although I recently spotted some ruby-red ones ones that I adored."