What to wear on a sunny breezy day

21 May

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Perfect summer days are about to start.  If the water is still too cold, walking along the coastal line is a great way to relax.   A lot of times we wear our t-shirt and shorts when we go to the beach.  Well, you can also wear something more stylish and sophisticated if you also plan to hit the fancy restaurant by the beach watching sunset.

In that case, put on a color-blocked cardigan made in silk cotton will totally dress up a casual look.  It will keep you warm from the sunset breeze.

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Spring & Summer 2012- Love + Hope

8 May

As I mentioned in the last post, I start to pay more attention on Love+Hope’s sweaters because of what they believe.  Not only does Love + Hope make manufacturing back to live in a service-oriented economy, it also provides job opportunities to displaced knitwear workers. What a cool idea!

With that, I dig out more of their latest Spring and Summer collection and share them with you.  Later on, I will recommend how they can be matched with what you already have in your closet and create different looks.   For now, let’s take a look at their items first.

Cardigan with Chiffon Hem

Mixing different materials and color block-

A mix of both most trendy trends into one piece of art- The material mix is silk / cotton combined with Chiffon at the bottom part.

Black + Brown- color block in a subtle but stylish way.

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Trench Coat in knit

Amazing idea!!  When we talk about trench coat, we only relate to the Burberry signature style- sturdy, water resistant but heavy.  Have you ever thought that we can make a knitted trench coat?  Sweater shows off your curves and hide better of what you don’t want people to see (hello tummy).  This item comes in camel and black.

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Bright Color

I notice that a lot of big brands are promoting bright colors in their spring and summer collection.  I like this piece a lot because of the vibrant color.  The yellow brings out the spring but the blue cools off the bright sun in summer.  Just the right balance.  I love this piece the most.

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Scarf shape Collar Cardigan

This cardigan is very versatile.  You can wear it to work; you can wear it to the yacht trip.

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This Spring- With Love Plus Hope

2 May

I love this little cardigan because of the color combo and the unique pattern. I like it even more after I learn the story behind it.

I found this from a local store in Hong Kong, called Love + Hope Fashion. Everything there is 100% locally made (Made in Hong Kong). Some of their profits will go to fund after-school programs for primary school kids who need extra boost on academic and personal development. These kids usually live in single-parent family or at housing estates that XBox and iPhone are luxury.

What to wear today? Wear something with meaning behind the fabric and the logo.

Wear a message. Wear what you believe in.

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AllSaints SS12 Lookbook Idea #1

24 Feb

I visited the AllSaints store in San Francisco last weekend and the Spring collection is in full gear.

They carry a substantial amount of knitwear this season.  I also saw this army shirt dress.  It looks great on a mannequin but I found the pockets very big on me since I am only 5’4”. Still, I like the fabric and it’s very comfortable. What to do?

So, here’s the trick of how you can wear all your cardigans/ sweater dress/ jumper dress in your closet before the end of Spring.

Layering and layering.

I put the Summer Court Jumper Dress on top of the Chamber Shirt Dress and it immediately creates texture. The big pockets are gone. You can see through the fabric of the shirt dress from the holes of the Jumper Dress. The look becomes more sophisticated.

I did more research on AllSaints Web site to learn more about the Chamber Shirt Dress. Here’s what they said on the Web site:

“Developed and designed from vintage military garments this style takes inspired pocket panelling detail and scales it up to create this directional flatteringly oversized shirt dress style. The Chamber Shirt Dress features signature gunmetal buttons and is made from a new technical polyester fabric with a soft hand feel, heavy drape and subtle shine to replicate the concept of parachutes.”

Love AllSaints!! Love their creative minds!

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AllSaints SS12

All Saints army dress
$250 - allsaints.com

All Saints vintage looking dress
$295 - allsaints.com

All Saints skinny fit jeans
$110 - allsaints.com

All Saints zip up boots
$270 - allsaints.com

Alexander McQueen crystal clutch
$2,645 - neimanmarcus.com

Marie Hélène de Taillac ring
£2,505 - net-a-porter.com

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Wear this on a date in Spring

22 Feb

This outfit is too pretty to pick just one day to wear it.  I would wear it to work, to a movie on a Saturday afternoon, to an afternoon tea at Ritz or on a date in Central Park.

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Retro coat
$88 - warehouse.co.uk

Nine West peeptoe pumps
$99 - ninewest.com

Chanel bag
$2,657 - fashionphile.com

Multi chain necklace
$40 - modcloth.com

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What to wear when traveling in Spring

21 Feb

Tank tops in basic colors are my best friends. I always pack several when I travel.

I usually bring two sets (First set is grey/black/white. Second set is on the earth tone palette- beige/ army grey/ earthy brown). With these, you can match almost any cardigan, jacket, blazer and knit wear in any color and in any pattern.

Lots of us go crazy when it comes to packing for a two-week trip. What to pack? What to pack?

I suggest this combination because each of them are basic items but when you mix them together, you’ve got style.

With a more tailored straight leg pants, you can attend a business meeting with coworkers from another office.

With a pair of army boots (flat heel), you can stroll around Versailles in one day without hurting your feet.

With a big jumper knit sweater, you can sit by an outdoor cafe till sunset watching people and being watched. :)

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INHABIT keyhole shirt
$78 - theoutnet.com

Etro jacquard jacket
$2,110 - net-a-porter.com

Matthew Williamson camel pants
£184 - josephm.com

Hunter platform shoes
$240 - net-a-porter.com

Reed Krakoff pocket bag
$990 - reedkrakoff.com

Ray-Ban metal shades
$145 - nordstrom.com

Forever 21 antique belt
$5.80 - forever21.com

Lancôme Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara
$26 - bloomingdales.com

Clarins Gloss Prodige
$20 - bloomingdales.com

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Happy Valentines’ Day 2012

13 Feb

This COULD have been the last Valentines’ Day we would ever celebrated if the ‘myth’ of apocalypse was really true.

Just by saying it gives me creeps. Doesn’t it give you an urge to say ‘I Love You’ to your loved ones right away? Because time waits for no one and you never know what happens the next second. DO it now (ok after you finish reading this post).

Most of the fashionistas in US are probably aware of the launch of Jason Wu for Target collection.

As I said on twitter, first I slept in and by the time I got to the Target store, it’s noon already. So everything was sold out.

Yesterday I went to Target to look for laundry items and of course I went over to the Jason Wu area to peek if there is any item returned. And I found this cream cycle dress in size 2 (the smallest they have)!!!!!!

To my big surprise, usually the return items are XL or size 14. I read posts from other bloggers mentioning that sizes run big in this collection. So I was super lucky yesterday to find this.

I saw another top in XS but I decided to just get one item only.

Because I have a completely full closet since last year (duh! also this is exactly the purpose of why I start blogging)

I tried it out after I went home. My hubby said I looked like the Target Lady!!  (Well, I heart the Target Lady and I think she represents so many of us during Christmas shopping season.  Google her videos. I love her.  She is hilarious. )  Anyway, but that’s not the impression I want to make if I wear this dress.

What did I do?  I came up with this outfit.  Inspired by Jason’s clean and elegant design.  I spice it up with the girl next door vibe, add an ounce of Valentines’ Day sweetness and sing out the strong urge of traveling.

What do you think? Did you get any Jason Wu’s design? How would you create an outfit? Share with us.

Happy Valentines' Day

Jason Wu short sleeve dress
$50 - target.com

Paul Smith mini skirt
$260 - paulsmith.co.uk

Salvatore Ferragamo flat
£255 - harrods.com

Cross body handbag
$50 - topshop.com

Betsey Johnson pearl ring
$55 - betseyjohnson.com

Heart shaped earrings
$16 - modcloth.com

Dorothy Perkins buckle belt
$9 - dorothyperkins.com

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