In Her Stilettos

Lady in Red

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:19:00 +0000

Be and D bag, Lulu's skirt, Casadei heels, Forever 21 sweater (similar), random sunnies (identical here)

Some of my "older" readers know I absolutely love 1950's silhouettes. I decided to go all out the other day and dress head to to in accents of fire engine red. I love this skirt so much I have in cream as well for days when I don't want as much color!
I need a hair cut.
I can't believe I put up 3 posts this week...is that a new record?

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Spring Primp

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Zara dress (seen here during winter) (floral dresses are the perfect season round piece: love this and this), Zara jacket (similar), Buco bag, c/o Polette sunnies, c/o Giando Massi bracelet, vintage Karen Millen pumps

SPRING has sprung in NYC. Time to finally wear this dress with bare legs, vintage pumps, and cat-eye sunglasses.
My laptop broke unexpectedly for a few days this week, right before finals season. I did have mostly-complete versions of my class notes but I felt so lost without my to-do lists saved on my OneNote (yes, I also use Google Calendar). I'm glad to have my ancient laptop back in my possession now...oh grandpa laptop, I will never take you granted ever again.
Finals month update: Currently it is a Friday night and I'm spending it catching up on school/blog emails and outlining for Constitutional Law to Pandora. I cannot wait until it is summer! I'll be working for a financial firm (corporate law, 1L summer associate) this summer in Manhattan. Even though I'm probably going to ask to work on as many projects as possible, I'm practically certain I'll have way more free time than I do now. I haven't decided if I want to commit myself to studying for the patent bar this summer, taking a finance course (helpful for life and for my career track into IP), or focusing on a new project. We'll see...

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Last of Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:07:00 +0000

Be+D Bag, HM skirt, vintage YSL pumps, Ann Taylor coat, L.L. Bean sweater, Old Navy scarf

I figured I should post this outfit from a few weeks back before the weather in NYC warms up so much that this outfit doesn't "make sense" anymore.
This week is the last week before finals and everyone is walking around with their heads down or stuck behind a casebook. This is the point during which I start wishing I went to grad school for chemical engineering... ;)

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Neutral Territory

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:42:00 +0000

Lulu's top, Z Spoke Zac Posen purse, Urban Outfitters coat (last worn: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Forever 21 skirt, Mango Shoes

(I almost named this post "neutral like Belgium" in honor of my European History class teacher in high school...)
Quick post of what I wore to date night the other day. I'm glad that warmer temperatures are finally coming around to NYC. I have always been a fan of dressing in various shades of one hue (be it blue, green, gray, or camel/beige).
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I am not looking forward to the next month or so: final exams (the only grade we have in law school), journal competitions, and summer internship orientations. I actually tried to wean myself off of coffee for about four days before I gave up the effort in light of the upcoming long stretches of study group sessions.

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Study Break

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:47:00 +0000

American Apparel sweater, BCBG bag (in navy HERE) Zara skirt (last seen HERE), Zara shoes (last worn HERE), Kendra Scott ring

I took a break to get green tea and some food and also give myself an excuse to look presentable. Finals are in 2 weeks. Sorry I have not been as interactive with commenters as I should be!

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Plaid on Plaid

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:16:00 +0000

Z Spoke by Zac Posen bag, vintage YSL pumps (similar), JACH skirt (similar), Tracy M sweater, Old Navy scarf (similar here, here), Urban Outfitters coat (also worn here, here, here, here)

I have been dressing in a very "matchy-matchy" fashion lately. I have also rediscovered my love of vintage and vintage-style clothing that I had in the earlier days of my blog.
Spring break starts this Friday and I absolutely cannot wait. As much as I love it here (and I really do...this neighborhood, my study group, my professors, etc.) I absolutely cannot wait to go fly back to Austin for nine days of Texan sunsets, open skies, vintage fashion, and BBQ. Fortuitously, my little sister's birthday is also during my spring break so I will get to celebrate it with my family!
Speaking of school, I will be staying in NYC during the summer as I've landed a paid summer associate internship with a company in the area. I might also take an engineering or science course somewhere to keep my skills sharp. (Apologies to those who are not here to read about law school-related things; I try to write a few sentences one in a while about my academic life for those Austinites that read my blog to check up on me).

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Florals in the Snow

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:10:00 +0000

Laundry coat (similar in green, black, camel, blue), Vintage YSL pumps (Similar), Zara scarf (similar), Zara dress, Forever 21 blazer (similar), Diane von Furstenburg bag

I really like how these shots turned out. We took a road trip around New Jersey this weekend and I tried a deliciously spicy tofu stew for my very first time. We were walking to get some coffee and hot tea when the first flakes of snow started to fall out of the sky. It was fun to shoot an outfit purely dedicated to spring floral prints and colors in the falling snow.
The funny story about this coat: a couple years back I took a Vegas trip and only brought my beloved red wool coat. I accidentally left the coat on the back of a chair at a restaurant and by the time I realized my mistake, it was nowhere to be found. Vegas was just freezing enough to necessitate a heavy jacket and yet most of the department stores stopped carrying heavy winter items at that point. I spent a whole day searching before I found this lovely blue coat on deep clearance at Nordstrom's. It was love at first sight as my favorite color to wear is blue/teal and I love how simple yet unique it is. It is funny how certain items of clothing transport one back to a particular moment and time. Does anyone else have a story associated with one of their favorite items of clothing?

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Emerald Seas

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Asos coat (old), Topshop skirt (old, similar), Zara shirt, Kate Spade pumps, Coach Purse (mine's vintage, but you can purchase here),

Just a quick update of what I wore the other day. (I'm not sure why I was smirking in this photo. ) We got take-out food from random joints and ate them at a neighborhood park, enjoying the warm weather and watching the little kids fighting over the merry-go-round. I hope everyone has a great day!

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Instagram: @inherstilettos

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:41:00 +0000

I finally got a smartphone, which means I finally have Instagram. The account is much more of a personal account than a blog one. I promise I won't flood the blog with Instagram recaps so if you're interested in what I'm up to on a daily basis (mostly attending law school, eating good food, exploring Brooklyn/Manhattan, and putting together outfits), feel free to follow.
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Hello There, Stranger.

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:02:00 +0000

Zara blazer (similar), Zara blouse (two affordable options here and here), Amrita Singh necklace, DIY tutu skirt (click for how-to) (similar), random sweater, Rebecca Minkoff bag (similar), Halogen boots, BB Dakota faux fur vest (almost identical here)(worn here, here, here)(I have worn this vest at least a dozen times on the blog and way more in real life...considering getting another one in a neutral tone. I love this one)
*NEW INSTAGRAM!*

Hi everyone! I didn't mean to disappear completely off of the planet. I dedicated my time to ironing out some personal stuff and to focusing on school work. If you have been following me over at Instagram you'll see I've been keeping myself busy. I also post my daily outfits and meals over there with much more frequency. I also started to question why I have this blog to begin with in the first place.
(This outfit was taken during NYFW when I was out and about doing some streetstyle photography for CreamStyle).
I think I'm back for good though, so get ready for some new posts! :) I already have taken a few and have put them on queue.

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How to Fashionably Layer for the Cold

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Layer 1: UNIQLO thermal top (unseen), BCBG striped sweater (similar, similar), ADAM skirt,
Layer 2: old Urban Outfitters wool jacket (similar),
Layer 3: Lulu's army jacket

I am back!
I didn't expect to be absent from the blog for such a long time. Thanksgiving break breezed by, followed by studying for the law school finals (ie. the only grade for each class), winter break spent with my best friend since middle school in North Carolina and Kentucky, the flu, and then the start of the semester. This blog was never meant to detract from my real life so in times when updating it would have been more stressful than to not update it, I decided to give myself a break. I did chirp a few times over at Twitter though.

Anyone living in New York knows it was brutally cold this past week. Wearing one heavy jacket was simply not enough. Thus I thought it might be fun to show you guys how I usually layer and yet still manage to look somewhat presentable...
I love this coat. I bought it freshman or sophomore year of college on clearance and it has served me well over the years.
I finally upgraded from a brick phone and thus created an instagram account! It has been mostly pictures of scenery and BBQ but if you're curious as to what I do on a daily basis, stop on by. @inherstilettos

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Happy Thanksgiving!

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Photo by me
I hope you all have a glorious Thanksgiving today with friends, family, pets, and food!

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Red

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:00:00 +0000

American Apparel cape, Forever 21 skirt, Vintage YSL pumps

I got this cape last fall and never worn it much but am finding it to be a convenient over-garment to put on when I want a bit of drama to an otherwise boring outfit.
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Tough Tweed

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:19:00 +0000

LOFT dress (last worn here and here), Go Jane studded jacket, Rebecca Minkoff purse (worn here and here), Free People oxfords (old)

Happy Weekend! The Thanksgiving Break is so close I can smell it.
I know I've been wearing leather jackets a lot lately but New York had the most perfect leather jacket weather for the past two months. I just love the detailing on this one...reminds me of the earlier blog days when I used to be a lot more rock in my aesthetics.
I'm thankful for good health (for me and my family), a fresh start in a new city, and for all of my readers. What about you?

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Metal

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:39:00 +0000

Zara skirt (similar, although I like this more affordable dress version), Runway jacket (similar), Zara top (similar), Kate Spade pumps, Amrita Singh necklace

Sorry for the absence. The hurricane, school, and life in general got in the way of posting.
I hope everyone is back to their normal lives after the hurricane.

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Accents

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Runway leather jacket (similar), H&M skirt (similar), Kate Spade pumps, Amrita Singh necklace

What I wore to hear the lawyer who represented Christian Louboutin in the Louboutin v. YSL case speak. It's kind of nice to actually dress up to go to my law school for once instead of just throwing on whatever semi-coordinated outfit I can find and dash out the door.
I guess I've put off finishing my paper long enough. I hope everyone has a good start of the week!

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Randoms

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

1. Zara jacket (last fall season), Forever 21 skirt (my favorite skirt at the moment)
2. Vintage blazer (similar), Gap skirt (outlet)
3. Lionette necklace via Ideeli (on top of my Torts casebook for law school)
4. LOFT coat (sample sale), thrift shirt, Gap skirt (...not sure why I look murderous)
5. Canadian Thanksgiving dinner at a friend's apartment
6-7. Indian food (a tie with Thai for my favorite cuisine other than Chinese)
8. Thrift blazer, Forever 21 dress, Vintage belt, c/o Daniel Wellington watch
9a. My Tribe leather jacket (similar), Zara shirt, Forever 21 skirt (similar), Amrita Singh necklace
9b. Vintage Bally pumps, Lulu's shorts, Zara shirt, Forever 21 trench (similar in b/w)
10. Topshop skirt, Ebay shirt (similar)

Just a few snaps of my outfits along with random pictures of my favorite meals from the past 2-3 weeks. The weather in NYC has been bipolar and thus so have my wardrobe choices. Some outfits are quite simple but I figured I'll include them here anyway.
I would write much more but I'm saving my writing power for the legal writing essay due this coming Wednesday. It is our first grade in law school so...no pressure, right?

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Shades of Envy

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Topshop jacket (there's a clearance sale going on there), Ebay shirt, Zara skirt (old), c/o Daniel Wellington watch (get 15% off with "stilettos"), Mango shoes, Bodhi bag (c/o, old)

Green, green, green. Stores are filled with camo of all shapes and sizes...sweaters, jeans, tees, sweatshirts... even a camo BIKINI (unsure about this one). I think I'll stick to this shirt and maybe a sweatshirt if I can justify it later on this winter. I've got to start investing in a work wardrobe soon for summer internships...
I'm putting together a massive "what I wore these past two weeks" post. It was fun to document what I wore to school on a semi-daily basis rather than just what I wore on the weekends.
I can't believe my first law school semester is half over! I was very inspired to hear the in-house lawyers at HMX, Zac Posen (fun fact: Zac's mom, Susan Posen, is the house's in-house lawyer), Ralph Lauren, and Michael Kors speak on Fashion Law. Tonight I get to hear the lawyer that represented Christian Louboutin against YSL on the red sole case speak at my school. I can't wait to take Intellectual Property as well as IP Litigation come my 2L year.

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Double Checks

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Kate Spade pumps (these are on my wishlist for Christmas...can't decide red or nude/black), Forever 21 skirt, vintage blazer, c/o Daniel Wellington watch (enter "stiletto" for 15% off), House of Harlow bag

(The first picture actually caught me saying hi to some friends that were walking by...) Just a little fun outfit...I absolute love this little skirt and these bow pumps!
Happy Friday everyone! My weekend will consist of getting spicy Indian food with friends, taking a leisurely stroll around DUMBO, sipping hot tea while reading for school, and lots of planning for the upcoming holidays. Anyone have more exciting plans?
I'm actually surprised at how fast the temperature dropped here. It's still high 80's in Austin around this time of the year and here it's already 50's on some days. I need to get some snow boots and a waterproof snow jacket pronto.

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Pretty in Paisley

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Topshop jacket (really want this camo version), Lulu's dress, Mango shoes, House of Harlow bag

(Sorry for the redundant posing in the pictures.) I wore variations of this outfit a couple times the past few weeks. The weather here hasn't decided on fall or summer temperatures yet...which I'm fine with because I'm secretly scared of my first winter here in NYC.
I can't believe the school semester is almost half over...how crazy is that? I feel like I've finally got my schedule figured out and reestablished my sleep schedule (or lack thereof). I still am maladjusted to reading so much text instead of being in a laboratory or computer lab doing application-based projects though. Law school has about the same amount of work load as engineering, but the work itself is so very different that it took me a while to get adjusted to the new way of learning.
I'm pretty bummed I probably won't be back in Texas this Thanksgiving nor Winter Break. I'm a bit homesick for authentic BBQ and Tex-Mex but the logistics just didn't work out. I'll definitely try to be back home for a long weekend or something this coming spring though.

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Wednesdays

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:40:00 +0000

Lulu's denim jacket, Zara dress (old), vintage Bally pumps, thrift vintage belt

Gloomy day outside called for a cheerful color palette. I'm loving my tripod setup...it lets me document what I wear in about 2 minutes in between errands and classes.
Happy Hump Day everyone! I hope you are all much less sleep-deprived than I am.

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September Randoms

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000

1. Interesting makeup the makeup artist put on me for a photoshoot. (Eyeliner on bottom lid)
2. Zara dress/ blazer (similar blazer, also in fall colors here)
3. Self-made bacon and shrimp fried (brown) rice
4. Thrift blazer, Zara shirt, American Apparel skirt
5. Self-made stew (before going in the cooker); I especially love making stew in the fall
6-7. DUMBO with super gorgeous lighting. (Also, a couple having an engagement photoshoot?)

Just a few quick snaps from the last two weeks of September. I've set up the tripod and have been attempting to document daily outfits...even boring ones. I really need to unpack the rest of my clothes that are still tucked away in boxes from Texas.

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Maroon

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000

thrifted blazer, American Apparel skirt, random sweater (Victoria's Secret clearance?), Hue (I like to get these in the largest size possible every fall/winter), Old Navy boots (last winter)

I'm really into plaid lately so I dug up this little skirt from last winter, pairing the swingy silhouette with tall boots (I wish these boots were up to my knees and more equestrian...these or these would be nice).
After much huffing and puffing I finally set up the tripod and remote in my living room and started to take daily outfit snapshots. We'll see if that makes me post more often. I wish there were more hours in the day.
By the way, we went to Grimaldi's the other day and I didn't think the pizza was worth the one-hour wait. Any other suggestions for really great pizza? I'm starting to think I'm just not a fan of thin crust pizza in general.

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Muted

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000

SheInside blazer, Lulu's skirt, Ann Taylor blouse (similar) (eyeing/loving this dramatic version too) (scored at sample sale while I worked there this summer), Casadei pumps, House of Harlow tote

Phew! I haven't posted in a WEEK. Time really flew by and now I've got a lot of photos from the past few weeks I need to find time to edit and post. This was taken a week back before the cooler weather hit.
I did finally get a tripod and self timer for when I don't have time to take pictures outside but do have time for 5 seconds in front of the set up camera indoors so I might be posting much more frequently in the future!

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Basics

noreply@blogger.com (Diya Liu) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:49:00 +0000

Thrift blazer (similar), J Crew (clearance) dress, Buco tote via Gilt (this one is super cute too and under $100), Casadei pumps (old)

Just a quick post before heading over to the gym. There's no school on Monday and Tuesday due to Rosh Hashanah and a very large percentage of my law school's population being Jewish...so I'm happily spending my four-day weekend catching up on sleep and getting ahead in readings for school.
I love this blazer! These pictures are a while back but I wear the blazer quite often now that it's getting cooler outside. I found the blazer while thrift-shopping in the little boys' section and it's the perfect cropped length on me. I really need to start thrift shopping again.
Anyone else have a favorite thrift store find?

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