Dress Up: Effortless Cool & Chic

I often start with one item/garment, and then somehow the complete look starts to form in my mind like a vision. In my mind I start adding the accessories one by one to make the look whole, and in the end it somehow manages to come together pretty well!


I started this look with the shirt dress, then added the legging, the booties, the belt, the bag, and finally all those bangles!! I kinda love this look so much that I wanna go out and buy the entire look for myself - if only my wallet allowed. :)

Oak Black Check Shirt Dress ($189)
Wolford Flash Leggings in Black ($65)
Charlotte Russe Buckled Flat Boots in Cognac ($34.99)
Anthropologie Sine Wave Belt ($42)
YSL Large Muse in Black Patent Shown (although I prefer the Classic Black Leather - on my wish list for a while now!) ($1295)
Juicy Couture "Reinvent Yourself" Pyramid Stretch Bangle Bracelet ($98)
House of Harlow 1960 Black Leather Stack Bangle with Stones in Gold ($115)
House of Harlow Aztec Bangle ($72.50)
Oasis Military Stacked Bangles ($23.80)
MARC by Marc Jacobs Enamel Hinge Bangle ($98)
Kate Spade Creme De La Creme Idiom Bangle ($42)
Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner in Black ($21)


*Note - I wouldn't wear all the bangles at once, but I would pick and choose among those that looks best or that I feel like that day!

WANTED: Flat Boots

So, I have just become obsessed with flat boots and have decided that I need a pair. Yes, need a pair. But there are so many cute ones out there and I can't make up my mind whether I should get them in black or in cognac. So, I was hoping that I could get some suggestions?

DV by Dolce Vita 'Ted' Boot

Steven by Steve Madden 'Intyce' Boot

London Fog 'Wales' Boot

Steve Madden 'Ottowa' Boot

Wanted 'Horizon' Boot

Corso Como 'Starlight' Boot

Guess 'Towny' Boot

Steve Madden 'Iden' Boot

Jessica Simpson 'Francilia' Boot

Can you now see why I'm having such a hard time making my decision??? HELP!

And as a bonus...here's a MARC by Marc Jacobs Faux Lace-up Rain Boot!

*Images from Nordstrom.com and Piperlime.com

Designer Watch: Temperley London

When people asked me, "Who's your favorite designer?" I used to just name any designer that I knew and liked, but by like I mean based on one jacket or one dress I knew from their line or collection. I had never really studied fashion shows and designers. Any knowledge I had of designers were from magazines, and it never really made a huge impression in my brain for me to remember or confidently say "I love this designer."

I have come to really appreciate the experiences I am getting at my fashion showroom internship, because it really makes me study a designer's complete collection, and really get to know a designer's style. I finally feel like I can name a designer and picture the looks they are known for in my mind, or I can see a look and be like, "Oh, that looks like so and so." It feels really good to be able to do that. Do I get it right all the time now? No. Am I getting better though? Yes. I'm trying to make it a habit to look through fashion shows on Style.com and get a feel for what the trends are, and I am finally able to start compiling a list in my mind of my favorite designers.

With that said, here is another designer I am loving: Temperley London


My favorite looks from Temperley London's RTW Spring 2010 Collection

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[ Images from Style.com ]

Designer Watch: Andrew Gn

First of all, I AM BACK.
I apologize for the dead blog for about a week (for those who do come and read my blog :D ). If I have an excuse, I was away traveling and driving during the Thanksgiving Holiday, and most of the time didn't have internet connection.

So, yesterday was my first day at a new internship - Starworks Fashion PR, the LA office. It is definitely closer to what I want to be doing career-wise, but I realized I have a LOT LOT to learn as PR and showroom stuff is completely new to me. After the first day I feel a bit inadequate, but my hope is that after a few more days I will get used to the work and will have memorized all the designers they carry and which seasons go on which rack, and etc. Although a little overwhelmed, after going through a rack full of Monique Lhuillier, I think I have memorized her entire collection since two years ago, and I feel much more knowledgeable of designers!

Today, I wanted to share a designer I have newly fallen in love with: Andrew Gn


My favorite looks from his Spring 2010 Ready-To-Wear Collection:

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