RUNAWAY IN LA

field of dreams

2012-02-10T21:17:00.000-08:00

Levi jacket, Ebay scarf, Urban Outfitters bag, local boots

"Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence."

In seventeen days, I turn seventeen.

To be honest, I was never the type to indulge in birthday fêtes plagued with behemoths of sugared delicacies or lavishly-attired crowds of guests. I prefer something low-key and casual, please. So, natrually, I'm musing at the blissful thought of butter-lacquered popcorn, glamorously-sequined Minnie Mouse ears, and bouquets of Fast Passes. Walt Disney, I hope I will be embarking into your wonderland very soon.

And for the style stargazers, I actually discovered this Levi's denim jacket slumbering raptly in my mom's closet. Perhaps it is a late 90s' wardrobe relic.... and it perfectly frames my figure too!

What have you discovered in your mother/father's closet?

xoxo

valentino meets shakespeare

2012-02-05T14:21:00.000-08:00

Photos from Valentino

"The lunatic, the lover, and the poet, are of imagination all compact." - William Shakespeare

Happy Februrary, lovely readers!

As you know, this month crowns a monarchy of amorous passion and dreams.
The fourteenth of every February becomes the realm of lace, frills, frocks and champagne. One can daintily pose for slice of red velvet cake, donning forms of ruby-hued accoutrements, and simply muse of their (future) Prince Charming.

However, for me, Valentine's Day translates to Valentino and his courtly confidant, William Shakespeare. It is the Spring/Summer 2012 Ad Campaign, cultivated and brewed by the aesthetically-talented connoisseurs at Valentino, that leaves a lasting impression.
Who isn't enthralled by the antique, royal tones of these photos? The overall story, mood and paraphernalia seems like merely an offspring of Shakespeare's penned works.

Of course, this only makes me excited for a slew of spring/summer trends that are already erupting, thanks to the buffet of models on the runways. Ornate prints, embroided laces, mocha palettes, subtle studding...?
Count me in!

What are you excited for spring/summer?

xoxo

haus of style: ellen stella blair

2012-01-28T14:15:00.000-08:00

Meet Ellen Stella Blair of It's Elle Stell

"Some people are beautiful, not in looks, not in what they say, but the way they are."

In the wonderland of fashion blogging, a chaos of style and writing can be found slumbering amidst dreamy hallows.
After all, we are the Alices of the ethereal realm.

Fashion blogs grace the cobblestone streets and the sleek avenues of every country, so natrually, everyone brews their own cauldron of individualities.
However, today's Alice in Wonderland emerges from the concrete jungles of New York City. How I discovered this countess of couture, was through a fateful tweet, a la Rachel Zoe's Twitter. Her blog is a paradisiac alcove of model accoutrements, McQueen masterpieces, and catwalk classics.
And, what do the runways whisper? Ellen Stella Blair.

♥ What are some of your style resolutions for the new year?

To take a risk with more bright colours and try to expand on more of the trends that we haven't seen on the streets lately. Just to change it up but still keep it chic and simple.

♥ Name a few of your favorite trends at the moment.

Oversized, light coloured sweaters, orange colours, light-hued flow shirts, combat boots, maxi skirts, and floral prints

♥ Where do you look for style inspiration?

I usually don't turn to others for my fashion inspiration but I would say Rachel Zoe definitely. Her style is just remarkable.

♥ Favorite designers or brands?

Marchesa and Marc Jacobs.

♥ Describe your ideal outfit.

Hmm, my normal day outfit would be an oversized camel-coloured sweater with skinny jeans and combat boots. Usually, my favorite outfit is my Acne gray flowy shirt with a tight bandage skirt and wedges. Adore it.

♥ Current scenario: You have been invited to a red carpet event. What do you wear?

Yes, I've been invited to a lot actually, and it's very respectful to wear the brand or designers event you're attending so I base my outfits on that scenario. In general, probably a very simple but elegant short dress and heels.

♥ Favorite places to shop?

Bloomingdales, Barneys, Pookie and Sebastian and I mostly love to shop at vintage stores in Soho. It has a phenomenal fashion vibe over there.

♥ Which song do you think best represents your style?

The song on my blog, "Arrival of the Birds" by the The Cinematic Orchestra. It reflects my style because the song is very powerful and it tells a story. It's simple, lovely, elegant and addicting. My followers would always message me that they spend hours just listening to the music on my blog. It's that kind of addicting and pleasurable feeling.

♥ What is your dream career?

I'm already launching my career in fashion but I would say to become a stylist and a designer. Most importantly, I want to be a role model and an inspiration to others. That is my ultimate goal.

♥ If you had an unlimited budget, what is the one item you would die to splurge on?

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Probably the hats in Henri Bendel. I love them so much. One item would probably have to be a red Valentino dress.

♥ Whose closet would you love to raid?

My aunt's! Gucci and all full of the latest trends and such vibrant colours.

♥ Describe your style in one word.

Timeless.

Thanks for reading!

Be sure to check out Ellen at her blog, It's Elle Stell!

Fashion Illustrations by Hayden Williams

a dreamy solace

2012-01-19T18:59:00.000-08:00

JITROIS jacket, Theory tank, 7 For All Mankind jeans, Jeffrey Campbell loafers, Balenciaga bag, Forever 21 bangle, Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Blue Satin

As much as I harbor an atrocious hatred for anything mathematically-related, I have actually dawned upon a simple equation that I deem understandable. Time to joust those sequined-studded caculators.

One issue of Teen Vogue + one wonderously stunning Elle Fanning = Inspiration

Yes, you've heard me correctly.
The fusion of a fashion bon vivant's leviathan and a young style connoiseur have swapped marriage vows, slumbered in Bali honeymoons, and brewed a starry-eyed offspring. And of course, the sovereigning duo's "baby shower" comes veiled in the form of a Teen Vogue February issue, featuring Elle Fanning!

Honestly, when it comes to a brawl of the belles between Dakota and Elle Fanning, Elle reigns in victorious elegance. Able to daintily blow out thirteen candles, Elle already posesses a bouqet of style at a young age. It's refreshing to see Miss Fanning trade microskirts for a decadent dessert of Marc Jacobs and not to mention, she's quite the silverscreen starlett!

Since Elle has cultivated a spark of style euphoria in me, my mood board today showcases a sliver of my monthly "obsessions":
Layered jackets, studs, creamy ruffles, geometric prints, and satin textures

Perhaps I'll be able to channel my inner-Elle when finals have been properly executed, tastefully done off in Marie Antionette manner by the guillotine. Lookbook posts shall resume!

Thanks for reading everyone! :)

jungle cruise

2012-01-06T22:40:00.000-08:00

Lola leopard cardigan, Elizabeth & James tee, Teen Vogue bag, Bakers boots, H&M necklace & bracelet

"Dreams are neccessary to life."

- Anais Nin

To ring in a melodious new year, I greet you all with a medley of test shots, the recent offsprings of my new camera! Sadly, no rose-hued Dior baby bottles bask in sight (by the way, these little decadent gems do indeed exist... they just happen to be sunbathing on the exotic island of this item is no longer available online).

Naturally, the first task of my weekend has me equipped with my couture candy Canon, braving into the realm of eagle-eying neighbors and gardeners, determined to consume the appetizing flash of the camera and devour a cauldron of attempted modelesque stances. With my mom appointed the sole duty of photographer, I was able to brew my first official outfit post of 2012!

Of course, with the silverscreen birth of a cherished ensemble of mine, comes the accompanying renovation of the wonderland. Meet the new blog layout, an euphoric confection lacquered in a longtime fancy of fantasy and vintage. Look at what a dainty little jaunt to the spa can do!

And if your heart still slumbers on catwalks of Chanel and runways of Rodarte, you can satisfy your lustings for leopard print with a pair of leopard-splashed pumps or even a cozy leopard pull-over!

Also, a sequined shout-out and thank-you to Alexa of A Life in the Fashion Lane for the Elizabeth & James tee! Make sure to drop by her blog and check her out as well!

Hope you have enjoyed my first outfit post of the year, thanks for reading!

What are you looking forward to in the new year?

xoxo

(PS: New signature banner currently in the factory!)

New Year + Christmas Haul 2011

2012-01-01T11:06:00.000-08:00

OPI "Steady As She Rose" (Pirates of the Caribbean collection!) and butter LONDON "Fash Pack"

EOS Lip Balms in "Passion Fruit" & "Strawberry Sorbet" and MAC "Haute & Naughty" Mascara

BP Nordstrom treats

H&M ring & necklace and Lola leopard cardigan

H&M closet delicacies

Two new H&M scarves!

Urban Outftters galore

Another Urban Outfitters tribal masterpiece

Happy New Year!

Hello Parisian stargazers and lovely readers,

I hope that the all of you indulged in a blissful cauldron of rapture over the holidays,

A glazed ham lacquered in honey and a flute of eggnog equips me well on Christmas evening!

And alas, I extend a satin-sleek invitation for you to bequeath a glimpse of a few presents that slumbered daintily under my tree this year, along with a coterie of accoutrements I managed to conquer while braving the Boxing Day crusade. Hooray!

However, perhaps the most grandeur belle of the ball belongs to a certin camera countess...

My new Canon Rebel T2i!

Adieu to the realm of subpar quality snapshots.

This new year coaxes up a ritzy rendezvous of au courant lookbook posts from yours truly, along with an amalgam of covertly-dreamt projects and posts.

As the crucial junior year of my high school career is born from a womb of intellectual colloqy and chaotic stress, I dutifully pledge to waltz well with the bachelors of SAT and GPA scores, while still brewing a hearty appetite for gourmet blogging.

Also, New Year's Resolutions? À la Heidi Klum/Project Runway, Auf Wiedersehen.
I never end up sticking to them.

Time to RVSP for 2012.

"Rawr!"

xoxo

What To Wear for the Holiday Fête

2011-12-18T13:07:00.000-08:00

The month of frivolity is frolicking in holiday jubliance!

Eggnog lattés and gingerbread gâteaus lacquer the moments of merry cheer as sequined stockings bask in illumination. The candy-coated confection of garlands, baubles and snowflakes fuse into the realm as holiday jetsetters equipped in resort paraphernalia escape into a rapt slumber of vacationing dreams.

December, of course, is also the month of winter soirées and festivities.

Admist the clinking of champange flutes and sleek present swaps, your wardrobe beckons for the perfect holiday ensemble fabricated for the winter tête-àt-tête.

Venture no further, couture-thirsty cougars....

Dress - Desire Clothing | Jacket - Warehouse | Shoes - Christian Louboutin | Bag - Valextra Isis | Tights - Modcloth | Ring - Oasis | Lipstick - Yves St. Laurent | Nail Polish - Butter London in Chancer

Since Saint Nicholas's fame waltzes in a delicatessen of reds and whites, the choice guise for the evening should adequately replicate its hues. Construct the foundation of this ensemble with a classic red dress, of your preferred cut and textile. Send the pair of skinny jeans off to the guillotine for a Marie Antoinette-esque decapitation and settle with a pair of black tights in place. As in the reverie clouds of footwear, opt for a pair of black ankle boots. Allow your nails to drench in an opulent bath of a ruby-kissed nail lacquer and wed accordingly to a matching ring. Lips should delinate in a deep red color, while essential feast-hopping items should dwell in the contents of a white patent clutch. Execute properly with a fitted white coat over top, furnished to cure the appetite of retro-chic.

An elegant invitation veneered in a glossy cloisonné craves for the matching banquet of the night. A one-shoulder cream frock worn while consuming cavair duos well with a bejeweled-spiked pump. Tonight's tote consists of a quilted bow clutch, the humble abode perfect for storing the trendy stash of Chanel giftcards (destined for the wallets of your dear family and friends, perhaps?). Adorn with a beige-hued ring and a quaint coat of a bister-mocha nail polish concoction. Fringe fluttery lashes with swipes of voluminizing mascara and treat sparkling, bare eyelids to a sienna douse of eyeshadows.

Camouflaged in Burton and posing in a masquerade of McQueen, an exquisite aristocratic nymph can daintily waltz in the seven seas whilst donning blueblooded accoutrement. Accentuate the cuvacious sirens with a form-fitting silk vestment, rouged in a heavenly chroma of royal blue wonders. Strap on a crossbody clutch, bred of crushed velvet and attire pastel-sweet toes with a pair of lustrous, metallic pumps. Cure arm candy appetite with a heaping potluck of matching silver bangles and lavish in a banquet of a classic black ring. The cotillion of nails shall be smeared in creamy oozings of gunnmetal polish and eyes illuminated by shadows of glitter-maven bon vivants.

Concieved for the pretty posse of progenies whom do not dwell amongst cashmere mafias or lipsick jungle inhabitants yet, holiday carousements summons for youthful glamour and angelic artistry. Flee from the realm of Voltaire colloqy with a mirthful slice of ruffled, sequined cake. Bask in blissful beauty with a simple, bejeweled cutout bangle and a ruched, bow clutch to park essential Smart Phone gadgets. Bequeath a gloss-lacquered kiss amidst rosy-tinted cheeks, care of blush, and extend graceful handshakes glazed in burgundy-pink nail polish. Garnish the final ensemble with the pièce de résistance: Glittery, bow-crowned heels.

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Hope you have enjoyed this post! Happy holidays!

living in wonderland

2011-11-19T18:05:00.000-08:00

All photos from Threadsence

Good evening, mon cheries!

Inspiration is the addictive fuel for us fashion bloggers and it is safe to say, the couture-coated confections of our inspirations changes from day to day.

Currently, I am immersed in an inspiration of fairytales, if you couldn't tell. Maybe I should dip back into the world of creative writing and start the novel I've always dreamt of writing...

Hope you lovely readers enjoy these stunning photos from Threadsence's latest lookbook!

Don't you just wish you could indulge in retail therapy and buy everything? (Let us pray I am not alone) And especially with precious Black Friday dawning before us, I'm sure we'll be taking advantage of the time quite nicely.

Whilst I am preparing for the SAT and living the lethargic lifestyle of an AP student, (fancy my SAT vocab word there?) posts will be temporarily on "vacation" for now.

Thanks for reading!

What am I doing at strange hours of the night?

Why am I addicted to puppies, street styles + re-blogging?

Win A Lulus Necklace!

2011-11-16T18:28:00.000-08:00

Bonjour Chanel cavaliers!

If one must recall, last week my blog indulged in a decadent Jeffrey Campbell dessert and an exotic Fiji resort appetizer, which may or may not simply be an offspring of imagination and a special reward for a certain milestone...

I have reached 100+ lovely readers on my blog!

Thank-you very much to everyone who has visited, commented and accompanied me on this five-star retreat in the jungles of couture, musings and style wonders.

As an amaranth-hued, bow-topped present to my fashion blogger camaraderies, I promised you a giveaway, and here it is!

A Pythagorean Thereom Gold Necklace from Lulus Online!

One lucky follower will be the proud new owner of this very necklace,

so tastefully attire your hearts away!

Intrerested in being knighted as the winner?

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How To Win!

❤ Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect

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For 1 Extra Entry Each!

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❝ Please leave each entra entry in a seperate comment! ❞

This giveaway is open to US residents only!

(My apologies to anyone outside the US, I promise I will include all of you in my future giveaways!)

Giveaway ends on Sunday, December 4th.

Winner will be drawn randomly via Random.org and contacted by email!

Good-luck everyone!

Thank-you again for leaving such positive feedback for my blog!

A potluck of pretty posts coming your way soon! :)

café monde grand opening

2011-11-05T22:01:00.000-07:00

Photo from We Heart It

Introducing, my Miss Dior cheriés, to a new blog delicacy...

Café Monde
(n): french for world

Attire accordingly, mademoiselles and monsieurs.

Pre-order that certain amaranth Lanvin frock and bestow the Blahniks with a retreat of eclair chocolats and macarons pomme caramel.

Once a month, your Lancôme-lacquered eyes will be treated to a blog post, care of Café Monde, where you will be served the most gourmet of the HTTP treasure trove.

Our menu caters especially for the realm of fashion (but don't forget to pay a visit to the Beauty Bar!)

All the hautest and delectable fashion fare are available at your beck and call.
Enjoy your couture cuisine!

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On Tonight's Menu

Threadsence

A classic amongst Café Monde retail therapists, Threadsence is an appetizing confection of bohemian and casual street wear. Decadent oversized sweaters, chiffon dresses and tribal jewelry siren-calls into a theater of wardrobe desires, all in wonderful flavors of floral, leopard and crochet. Perfect for the lady who craves for a diaphanous, laid-back dinner and some innocent shopping.

Waitress's Reccomendations: Double Triangle Necklace & A Break In The Clouds Cardi

All Women Stalk

An acquired peppermint mocha in one hand and a Louis Vuitton agenda in the other, All Women Stalk is a favorite of busy city duchesses and suburban princesses alike. Fashion-hungry readers can devour their daily fix online through a mélange of style guides and articles. Sip a little inspiration or consume some closet advice, all at the comforts of a computer screen. "I'm busy" is not an excuse at Monde Café.

Waitress's Reccomendations: 8 Essentials for Seaside Style & 7 Fashion DIY Videos

Ladakh

Café Monde's first exotic closet cuisine beckons for the debut of the exquisite Ladakh. Hailing from the paradisac empire of Australia, the entrée offers concoctions of feminine, dainty masterpieces. From ruffled dresses, oversized tees and silk blouses, Ladakh is a popular potluck choice amongst fashion zealots who long for classic wardroble staples. Breakfast or brunch, ladies?

Waitress's Reccomendations: At The Hop Dress & Cambridge Brogue Lace-Up Shoes

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Zero calories for a taste of delicious fashion sites!
Please don't hestitate to come by and join us again next month at Café Monde!
What's your favorite fashion website?
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mon amour

2011-10-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

Donna Karan sweater ♥ H&M leggings ♥ Mulberry bag ♥ Frye boots ♥ ASOS knit socks ♥ Nordstrom bangles ♥ Butter London's Pink Ribbon polish

Autumn delicacies: Gossip Girl, Terra Nova, and Bath & Body Works.

It is that time of the year when inspiriation and obsession becomes a pyschedelic confection.

With that being said, I've been shamelessly pursuing Nasty Gal style-thirsty; only the perfect cream knit sweater will be able to quench a coveted dream.

Tumblr zealots amidst a quest for artistry and ingenuity should know what I mean. The re-blog button becomes apart of an alluring click-and-waltz, and you could easily lavish eternal hours away immersing in couture and celebrity troves. It was a fateful evening after Tumblr-haunting and an episode of Gossip Girl when a sudden feeling cauterized over me, and an autumnal desire was was concocted.

One leather satchel, a pair riding boots, black leggings, and an oversized sweater bred style hysteria.

Read: the ultimate fall ensemble. Next up: conquering the holiday season.

And alas, a teaser for upcoming treasures:

- Kate Middleton Style

- Rachel Zoe Wardrobe

- Television + Couture Quiz

- Rainy Day Outfits

- Fall lookbooks

and a medley of more fashion fusings!

What is your perfect fall outfit? Or better yet: What do you think of the newest season of Gossip Girl?

Time for a café society, darlings.

brandy melville haul

2011-10-01T23:31:00.000-07:00

Image from Brandy Melville

Shall we toast to the commence of October with a pair of sequined Miu Miu pumps?

A season with sable waltzing leaves and palatable pumpkin spice lattés becomes the essentials of fall's reverie.

And as we all know, a new season beckons for a rejuvenated wardrobe.

Luxuriate your sights on the eyecandy and closet delicacy of the moment: Brandy Melville. Now, darling Brandy certainly isn't a newborn gem around the avenues of my blog (instant Brandy catnaps here and here) and thus, I felt the need to write about my recent sojourn to the ever so requisite Brandy Melville sale at the Malibu Lion's Club Flea Market.

How did my first wintry venture to the fleamarket end up, you might inquire?

Quite wonderful, I must say! :)

Very special merci to nocturnal sleuthing on Brandy Meville's Twitter and Facebook page, or I would not have known of Brandy's legendary "garage sales", where these precious bohemian Italian treats are on sale for the exquisite $5 tanks, $10 sweaters and $15 jackets. Bargain treasure trove, indeed!

♥ Navy Tunic Top - $10 ♥ Striped Sweater - $10 ♥ Gray Sweater - $10 ♥

The sale was a chaotic coterie of Brandy zealots; safe to say, I managed to come early to the sale and instantly annexed up a menagerie of ambrosia. Prime pirate looting began with a navy tunic top, equipped with sleeves are dipped in batwing perfection and a velvety dollop of silkiness (it seems like my Brandy Melville Eiffel Tower bow necklace has struck a camaraderie). Next abduction took place with the splendid pink and cream striped sweater, very Parisian-esque and destined for an acquaitance avec a high-waisted black skirt. And alas, dear apologies to my gray sweater, for I do not ever recall acquiring you at the sale (but you'll look quite lovely during the winter wonderland)!

♥ No Heels Tee - $10 ♥ Le Chat Noir Tank- $5 ♥ Striped Sweater - $10 ♥

My wardrobe has been lusting for a tee-lacquered appetite, so imagine my silent gleeful squeal as I conquered this adorable screenpint oversized tee. Tainted in roquer-chicness, this fine bijou paints a harmonious duo between a model and a pair of classic rollerskates, equipped with the phrase, "No Heels... but Wheels". I scored the perfect Halloween guise hot on the pursuit of this "Le Chat Noir" tank in heather gray (the "Distilled in the UK" is a fab touch). Kidnapping the last of its species, my eyes devoured upon an Abercrombie and Brandy Melville hybrid sweater dress. I'm officially prepared for Christmas.

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Hope you have enjoyed my haul post!

Please do take a moment and follow me if you like what you see,

I'll be doing an exciting blog giveaway once I hit 100 followers!

style menu

2011-09-18T11:50:00.000-07:00

Photo from Tumblr

A little lacquer for your lips, here's to a smile before the week commences!

New exciting blog posts coming soon, so for now, equip with your Louis Vuitton agenda.

Time to indulge in a little couture appetizer.

♡ Alexandra from Lookbook ♡

A con estilo princessa, Alexandra is the style wonder of Spain. Her wardrobe is an amalagm of a classic feminine cookie dipped in a glass of milky bohemian-chic. The photos bestow a trimly dose of inspiration when you're suffering from a lachrymose case of closet dilemma.

♡ Dakota & Elle Fanning at Rodarte ♡

The frivolitious Fanning duo was at subject of an inferno of fashion critique and lacerations that scarred online blogs. Personally, I have a dectected a fond liking to their ensembles, but the shoe department could use a doctor's appointment or two. And have I mentioned how wonderful Elle was in Super 8?

♡ Ann He Photography ♡

I recall dawning upon the poised photographs of perfection that belongs to the one and only, sixteen-year-old Anne He. Her editorials are simply a pyschedelic retreat; one can easily lose themselves in these aesthetic beauties. It is stunning to believe at such a young age, she is the connoisseur of true art!

♡ Brandy Melville ♡

No more secret-sleuthing required; my love (and pure addiction) for Brandy Melville has officially been released into the wild runways. Sunbathe in beachy vibe with a splash of a bohemian kiss. A summer throwback will always be a fall and winter essential, and I fancy cozy oversized sweaters and knit, sheer tops for the dogdays of... school.

♡ Miu Miu Bow Bag ♡

An incureable Miu Miu maladie has struck again. After waltzing in eyesights with this beautiful Miu Miu bow bag, instincts morphed innocent Tumblr rummaging into a Google search to hunt down the approximate price of the dear bag. And as in any fashionista cookie-cutter fairytale, I'll only be able to reunite with a bow bag in my dreams (or Christmas, hint hint).

Photo from Tumblr

I hope this post has fueled a quite hearty style palete!

New posts coming very soon!

class in session

2011-09-02T17:46:00.000-07:00

▲ Top - H&M ▲ Shorts - Nordstrom ▲ Bracelets - Juicy Couture, H&M, family ▲ Ring - Urban Outfitters ▲

Welcome to a mélange of notebooks, scientific caculators and torment-coated confections of AP homework. School has dawned upon us, where we will no longer be able to witness the eclipse waltzing in our eyes as we stay up past midnight, whether we be amidst austere Tumblr sleuthing or indulging in Project Runway escapades.

Let's say, junior year of high school is chartered in the unconquered amethyst aequorials of the world.

Will I survive? Only time will tell.

In other timely, fall-hued news: I have been accepted into Teen Vogue's Fashion University of 2011! Unfortunately, this three-day frolic fused with fashion seminars from Michael Kors, Whitney Port, Jason Wu, Amy Astley and the like, calls abode in New York City, a dreamy concrete jungle thousands of miles away from Los Angeles. Adieu for now, Big Apple. Perhaps I will be able to attend next year's session!

Hope you have enjoyed this little post today! More to come soon!

The Gossip Girl Closet: Blair

2011-08-16T19:52:00.000-07:00

WARNING: Long post ahead. Die-hard Blair fans, read at your own risk

Cue the trivia question à la mode... which Louboutin-jaywalking city queen delivered this very quote?

"Whoever said money didn't buy happiness didn't know where to shop."

She reigns in a grandois medley of silver-tounged one-line comebacks, statuesque boy toys and dictates over an amaranthine asylum of designer shoewear. She baptized in tyrannical supremecy at Constance Billard and now bathes in a Fifth Avenue reverie of Oscar de la Renta wonders (and the ocassional Humphrey crusade).

Félicitations, if your answer was Blair Waldorf, you only well deserve a candy-coated closet trove.

Miu Miu Bow Bag, anyone?

Style connoisseurs and couture bon vivants may now unite, for on tonight's menu we have an exquisite delicacy flown first-class from the empire of Gossip Girl, a tasty table d'hôte in Waldorf essence!

Ah, Gossip Girl. One slice guilty pleasure, two slices tantalizing wardrobe cravings. Amidst coteries of catfights, opulent soirees that seem to frequent every episode and foreign ingénues, Blair's style remains part of a reason why I am unnatrually obsessed with the show. And let us hope I'm not alone.

Mission: Infuse a little Queen B into your wardrobe.

Reward: Impeccably exquisite style (+Chuck Bass)

Challenge accepted.

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Look #1: Avec Amour

♡ Silk Top - Muse upon a decadent dream of luxury wonders... a gem bred under the name silk. And if one requests a reminiscence, this particular ensemble was donned by Blair when she met Monaco's finest aristocracy (and not to mention, Prince Louis is certainly pleasing to eagle-eye at...) To morph this masterpiece into a more practical look, inaugurate properly by crowning a velvelty, silk top frosted in soft dainty hues.

♡ Sequined Fringe Skirt - Channeling the "mon cheriè" essence is no easy feat, though I am quite sure everyone would certainly canter at a chance to indulge an afternoon away amidst au bon pain (avec Nutella) and Chanel. Once I witnessed a fateful encounter with this Matthew Williamson skirt, I knew it must be conquested at once! Veiled in sequins and fringe, this skirt is a wonderful throwback to Blair's Jenny Packham masterpiece.

♡ Lace Clutch - In honor to a Kate Middleton-graced empire we now behold, this lovely Alexander McQueen clutch is camoflauged in delicate lace, perfect for our princess-to-be! (We shall see if season five does any justice! And intertestingly, the same dress Blair is seen exhibiting here was recently detected on a certain Duchess of Cambridge as well...)

♡ Nude Heels - Apart of your mélange of ambrosial Jimmy Choos, Manalos, and Lanvin, you must certainly be vanquished with a quintessence: Nude heels. Other than the renowed classic black, nude heels is equivalent to the lady-in-waiting of shoe realm, great for fusing into a floral frock or Tron-esque bandage regalia!

♡ Accessories - Since this fairytale guise is already acquainted with clouds of eyecandy, the jewelry department should lose a few trimmings or two. Top off the ensemble with an elegant ring for desire.

♡ Beauty - Equip one's nails in a stunning Dior diabolism, christened as Pink Boa. This cherry-blossom concotion duets harmoniously with the outfit's neutral color scheme.
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Look #2: Delicate Duchess

♡ Ruffle Tank - It is safe to say that infautation for ruffles will never be tamed. Delicately bred to summon one's inner madamoiselle, ruffles is the ladylike closet suitor, pursuing the feminine spirit in a way that a Marc Jacobs elixir cannot. To properly pamper in Blair's ruffled steps, scavenge for tops with ruffles stemming from the shoulders in pastels.

♡ Bandage Skirt - Before one can roguishly rant, "oh mon dieu", I find bandage skirts a marvelous staple treat for any fashionista, whether aspiring or inspiring. There's just some sort of mysteré glinter in these backside beauties that seem to bestow everyone with a bottom that is devoted to reward Pippa Middleton an envy-eye or two. Bandage skirts come brewed in the simple black or daring tribal print and are alloted to produce delightful alliances with your wallet, whether it be from H&M or Nina Ricci.

♡ Metallic Clutch - Commence a restraining order against B's neon-pink clutch (no villanious loathing here, simply aiming for a more versatile look!) for the belle of the ball has dawned upon us. And who is it, you may inquire? The goddess of evening wear... the metallic clutch! Lacquered in a gloss-shellacked hue and sunbathing in metallic lagoon, the paradisiac retreat is nourished to rear an eyecandy-worthy night.

♡ Red Heels - Imagine if Mary had a little Louboutin... le sigh. Fast forward ten years from now, and what do I muse upon? The birth of a pair of Christian Louboutin heels in my own trembling hands. (Of course, this festivity will arise after an acquisition of a Balenciaga) I have flamed desires for heels splashed in kaleidoscopic tsunamis; an eye-popping color never ceases to fail an ensemble. To spritz this otherwise neutral outfit, relax on a pair of illuminated red heels, guranteed for the neccessary aura of color.

♡ Accessories - Attire accordingly with studded silver bangles, the perfect subtle kiss to any outfit. Ever heard of, less is more?

♡ Beauty - Apologies on my behalf, for I've been some what of a nail polish aficionado lately. What I really do admire about a petite bouquet of nail polish is simply the fact that it is almost equivalent to a statement ring or a cuffed bracelet. Painted nails annexes the perfect cannonade of color for any paraphernalia, as here I have chosen O.P.I's Thanks So Muchness from their Alice In Wonderland collection.

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Look #3: Workaholic

♡ Floral Tank - Stripes, animal prints, tribal patterns, all simply a banquet of common closet camaraderies. Perhaps we've all been forced to endure an eerie trek into the queasy depths of a Forever 21 at least once during our shopaholic iternaries... and what does one style conquistador end up discovering? An endless of eternity of floral wonders that rivals the golden trinkets of Pizarro. (Honestly, dare dangle a glance into a Forever 21 these days and one will be instantly welcomed by racks and racks of floral garments) To imitate Blair's intern get-up, start off the morning with a daily dose of floral!

♡ Cream Cardigan - Confessions of a Cardiholic: I posses more cardigans than I should own. In that case, may I propose an impromptu escapade to Bloomingdales? Expect to indulge in "cardigan-hunting" on the carte du jour! Light-weight and effortless, cardigans can be briskly thrown on in a rush for any ensemble.

♡ Olive Shorts - Has the apocalypse emerged upon us? Spotted: Blair Waldorf wearing shorts. We have seen our Queen B grace the silver-screen in her signature concoction of dresses and skirts, but looks like B has had a vicissitude of heart. Channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein and experiment with a pair of shorts in an olive hue! And as always, avoid the white lab coat, si vous plait.

♡ Flat Sandals - Quench one's shoe appetite with a classic remedy: flat sandals, a heartful amalgam of comfort. I personally paid a visit to these adorable Dolce Vita sandals at Nordstrom before! I simply love that these sandals are topped off with bows, the perfect throwback to the Constance Billard days when prep and gossip haunted season one.

♡ Accessories - Initial necklace? Check. Wooden bangles? Double check. Alas, back-to-school shopping has never been trés façile. The initial necklace is a dainty little accessory that can double as a conversation starter (with a future Romeo perhaps?) whilst the wooden bangles author an earthy vibe.

♡ Beauty - Sneak a stealth-trounced peek into Blair's vanity, and one might just acquire an ELF Lipstick in Pouty Petal, perfected to leave artful stains on latté cups.

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Look #4: Ice Queen Reign

♡ White Dress - Debonairs of the couture cosmos, feel free to relinquish the little black dress into its destined casket, for the white dress now devours the vogue-infused closets of us fashionistas. Drenched in angelic innocence, a white dress is the equivalent to a blank easel; as the aesthetic artist, it is your opportunity to laureate a plain dress into a picturesque pièce de résistance. If Blair Waldorf can do it, so can you!

♡ Teal Scarf - Ah, the beauty of a verdigris-mint hue waltzing at the witching hour. Scarf devotee or not, how can one not desire for a splendid scarf sunkissed in vivacious smiles? In a technicolor terrene, psychedelic scarves can only do a style-enthusiast well.

♡ Leather Bag - I find that chestnut and teal duo quite graciously together, so natrually, a little leather cross-body bag is the perfect humble abode to store your precious bagatelles and what not. Consider it your on-the-go pantry!

♡ Flats - Season one of Gossip Girl fused the word "flats" and "Blair Waldorf" together into one grandoise style icon. While B may have swapped flats for heels since then, she is frequenting her "good girl" days and paying homage to the flats province once again. Here, I fancied a pair of white quilted flats to conquer her look.

♡ Accessories - This particular ensemble bleeds quite a tad too much "winter wonderland" so when musing upon what to bejewel and what to bedazzle, opt for red-accented jewelry. A set of red, white and silver bracelets and a ruby ring round off this accoutrement perfectly.

♡ Beauty - Capture the one-of-a-kind Waldorf glow with the help of Laura Mercier's Sheer Crème Glow, strived to ameliorate one's complexion in a milky-white dream.

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Are you more of a Serena van der Woodsen style hound?

Click here to read The Gossip Girl Closet: Serena!

Hope you have enjoyed reading my post!

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paradise lost

2011-07-26T14:34:00.000-07:00

Escape into an island wonderland... the play button awaits.Video from Free People
Tunics bathe in tribal hues, crochet and crop tops drenched in blended perfection, the ocassional honeyed flip-flop... why, only the classic essentials of summer of course!Other tragic news: Summer is halfway over. Better delouge and douse under the sun now, or forever hold your peace.
And my sincerest apologies for not updating. Honestly, I've either been enthralled in procastinating on AP summer work, eating, sleeping or conquering in the conquest of "doing nothing". I send to you a silk-mauve bow-topped promise, I will blog more. End of fairy tale.
Alas, here's a candy-coated treat for you (painless and zero calories for the weight watchers): The Free People Lookbook! Confession: The video's christening was from May 2011, but I thought these silver-tounged styles was the epitome of summer! And for the globe-trotters out there (with or without Louis Vuitton suitcases) or the paradise dreamers, the video was shot on location in Hawaii!
Happy inspiration-hunting! A hui hou kakou!

brandy melville teaser

2011-06-15T17:08:00.000-07:00

All photos from Brandy Melville

Welcome, my coterie of Louboutin devotees, to a castle in the sky entitled Finals Week.
Currently I am exhibiting the latest runway-studded look, perhaps you've managed to catch a whisper or two about it? The act of being or appearing stressed or yes, even a damsel in distress, is very in right now if you must ask. Especially when one should be cramming a semester's worth of geometry in one night.

Alas, here's quite a menagerie of closet desires to keep you company until finals is over.
The auteur of this such fine excellence is no other than Brandy Melville, one of my absolute favorite clothing boutiques!

If you happen to worship:

♥ SoCal style
♥ Casual clothing
♥ Boho trends
♥ Surfer-esque pieces

Then Brandy Melville will be a wonderland of retail therapy overload for you!

I will be doing a review and shopping experience on Brandy Melville in the coming weeks, consider this your sneak peek 'till my next jet-set to the blogging empire!

le desireux: Summer Wanted

2011-05-28T18:57:00.000-07:00

Fourteen days until summer.

Currently, I am a chaotic concotion of quivers and anxiety, tastefully adorned with a drench of pre-speech nerves. School, if you haven't noticed, has tragically managed to conquer my online blogging life as a prisoner of war (prison uniforms have now morphed into the equivalent of black-and-white striped crop tops).

You see... when June 1st dawns upon us, I'll be committing an atrocious act of presenting an eight-to-twelve minute speech in front of the class about a historical figure.

As a project-detox, I've graciously allowed my self to re-collect and relax to author up a speedy blog post. So, please feel free to excuse my bland writing today. Did I also mention I am on a shopping ban?

❤ #1 - Cream Blazer: I must admit this desire was born when I happened to see Kourtney Kardashian attired in a silk-draped cream blazer herself (imagine how sore the AmEx card must have been). I think it's a wonderful staple piece, and cream an absolute classic hue in my wardrobe and is perfected to ensemble well with any piece. I have yet possessed bragging rights to own a blazer, but surely I'll wake up one day to find one mysteriously tucked amidst a menagerie of oversized tees and tanks in my closet.

❤ #2 Stephan & Co Friendship Bracelet : Discovered this beauty while on an online-shopping safari. I'm embaressed to declare that I'm not an empress of jewelry, but this stunning, unique beaded wrap bracelet has successfully piqued my bejeweled dreams. Better yet, it's only a mere $10 at Nordstrom! (Expect to find me there once my shopping ban is up!)

❤ #3 - Cream Scarf: I'm a creamaphobic (?) so of course, it's natrual that I've been eyeing around for a cream scarf sometime now. My favorite kind of scarves must be enclosed in jersey material, at a long length, and of course, must have a delicate, cottony feel (I have demands...). I actually came upon one for only $5 at a local boutique sale, but sad to say, I was wallet-less at the time.... that's a true sob story.

❤ #4 - Steve Madden Black Heels: My heels can breathe in life when I happen to be attending a formal event or party of some sort, but lately, I've noticed I don't even own a classic staple that literally every fashionista owns... black heels! (Truthfully, I own a pair, but they don't fit my feet properly). I'm a Steve Madden junkie, so investment shoes is a must!

❤ #5 - Turquiose Jewelry: Lately I've been caught obsessing over tribal-esque jewelry and anything turquiose. I've literally spent hours fawning over gorgeous photos of turquiose, tribal jewelry on Tumblr (not neccessarily true...). I'd love to sport some turquiose jewelry with soft, earthy hues, an easy transition into summer!

❤ #6 - Oversized Leather Bag: Note, if you adore oversized leather bags like me, do not ever waste a breath pondering on whether you should splurge on one at Urban Outfitters. What a pure tragedy... my favorite leather bag from no other than UO broke only weeks after I started toting around schools, so now, it only sees the day of light on weekends. I'm in desperate need of a new replacement (warning: stay away from UO), especially since I think it would be such a useful bag for storing in my belongings at the airport soon!

❤ #7 - Sandals: Sorry Steve Madden sandals, I know I've over-worn you so much that the straps have almost broke... tear. But there doesn't seem to be a hefty sandal population in my wardrobe at the moment. I've been searching for a slew of weeks now for the perfect pair of spring/summer/fall/winter (Southern California weather at its best!) sandals. Requirements: Must be comfortable. And cute. End of story.

Hope you enjoyed! What's on your wishlist? :)

(AGAIN please ignore my boring, tastless writing today. Writer's block has definetly taken its toll)

kira plastinina+lindsay lohan

2011-05-01T15:54:00.000-07:00

Kira Plastinina For Lindsay Lohan

Writer's/creativity block has officially dawned upon the fashion-blogging coterie.

Commence immediate persuing of Nylon and TiVo recordings of Gossip Girl to embark an inspiration inferno. Today's one of those days where cramming in World War II concoctions, biology diagrams, and geometry problems kidnaps our soul and cascades out doses of laziness. Bleh. I no longer have the fuse (or inspiration) to author a blog post for the afternoon, so here are a couple of little presents to keep you company whilst you await.

Perhaps these might be able to give you a priceless, très belle of inspiration.

Years in the past, Kira Plastinina managed to successfully conquer my closet dreams and desires by simply being a sixteen-year-old fashion designer. Her boutiques were well-armed to notoriously luxuriate and amplify fashion lustings across the US. I even witnessed my self surrendering into the stores, and ending up with a pair of her signature pleather sneakers and a burn-out tee.

Flash-forward back to present-time, and a whisper of the words "Kira Plastinina" is approximately equivalent to a "European Besty Johnson" (take a glimpse at her collections and see for your self!) Miss Plastinina is now reigning pure fashion tyranny in Eastern European and Asian countries. Her latest collaboration was an exclusive one starring no other than our classic US Weekly-gracing goddess, Lindsay Lohan. I particularly am obsessing over the glamour-roque-esque of their tastefully-crafted alliance.

What do you think?

For more information about the collection, visit Kira for Lindsay.

All images from Kira Plastinina

blogger is being stupid.

2011-04-17T17:56:00.000-07:00

Okay, the thing was, I had a whole post written out, then Blogger decided to avenge its pure hatred and secret malicious curses onto me, and completely erased everything.

But here's a dream outfit of mine to make-up for it..? I'm obsessed with sequins and studs as of now.

My blog will also be going through a short interlude. I won't be able to blog very much as the school year is ending, but you can always stay in the know and follow me on Twitter. And don't forget to checkout my YouTube channel where I will be uploading fashion/styling videos in the near future!

xoxo

le désireux: first fiasco

2011-03-28T21:23:00.000-07:00

Original photo from Tumblr

At the moment .... there's a stunningly, perfected piece of art waiting to be studied for this week's exam. And tragically, this masterpiece isn't a Picasso mistress or a Mona Lisa-esque equivalent. It's a biology test, and I'd rather not lavish precious time in memorizing that the epithelial lines our cavity.

Instead, here I dwell, introducing a new blog series, tentatively christened, Le Desireux.

Compulsive shoppers and retail therapy devotees rejoice alike, you know exactly what I mean! We commit a crime of daydreaming about a heavenly designer bag baked in pure, buttery Italian leather, or we perhaps are perched in a history lecture, musing thoughtfully about a pair of picturesque, cognac-hued two-and-a-half inch knee-high riding boots last seen innocently on sale at the window front.

Either way, we have a wishlist.
A year-round wishlist, that is. It may not be the holidays or a birthday fête, but that shouldn't prevent you from conjuring up a wishlist once in a while.

And voilà, my Le Desireux of the month, ladies, mademoiselles, and duchesses.

Steve Madden "Perrin Boots" - $170

Thanks to a trending menagerie of daily Tumblr-surfing, I've come to a conclusion that lace-up boots are simply adorable. I first encountered these beauties at the BP shoe section at Nordstrom, and immediatly, a notorious case of Romeo & Juliet swept across the store, I was in love, but tragically, I couldn't buy them. (See, I'm brushing up on my Shakespeare literature!) I found the light-mocha hue better than the off-black, and I'm also j'adoring that they have a red zipper on the side of the boots. Instant want!

Topshop Knitted Cardigan - $76

First, can I just declare my ultimate obsession with the trés belle Topshop? Yes, I'm upgrading my secret to public status, for your Lancôme-lacquered-lashed eyes only. Right now, I'm currently experiencing a phase where anything striped, or is remotely related to stripes, is sent to my closet for immediate wardrobe showcase. I adore stripes, even though some glamour-studded mags are serving fresh advice on a Tiffany silver platter and stating it makes you look, unfortunately, wide. And no, to the pleasure of my wallet, I will probably not be indulging in such an extravagence like this Topshop cardi anytime soon, but will definetly pursue a more affordable doppelganger. (By the way, I'll see you, US Topshore store, when I visit NYC this summer!)

Steve Madden "Flannel" Boots - $150

Boot obsession is evident, once again. I don't possses a pair of ankle-length boots yet, so this a perfect reason of why they needed to be baptized and blessed as a "shoe newbie" in my fashion empire. I actually met this fellow pair amidst watching an Elle Fowler video on YouTube (for you beauty guru new-borns out there, she is the ultimatum of make-up, fashion and hair) and I knew then, I had to have them. I would love to rock these wonders with a pair of tights and a floral, Free People-imported dress. And not to mention, the flannel print is to die for. What would you pair it with?

Marc Jacobs "Anabella" Ring - $75 and Ted Baker Bow Necklace - $50

I must admit, I'm not much of to-bejewel-and-bedazzle-type. My jewerly display isn't exactly flourishing with zoos of braided necklaces, turquiose-slicked rings or metallic bracelets. I just never found my self graviating towards the jewelry section in stores, period. But as of today (or last week to be precise) I happened to be innocently morphing up some collages on Polyvore when I came upon bow jewelry. And needless to say, I became an avid follower of bow rings, bracelets, and necklaces by the next hour. Honestly, I would rather find my self adorned in such bow beauties then a classic pearl necklace. The rather pricey sales tag isn't going to be invited to a shopping excursion with me anytime soon, though.

Anywhoo, so let us toast with gladiator sandals and zippered crop tops to the official end of the first Les Desireux series! Mark your Louis Vuitton dayplanner, for this going to be a reoccuring monthly series, hooray! Anyway, for the next couple weeks or so, there won't be a lot of time for me to endlessly blog the night away, so don't expect a post frequently (not like I do anyway). I'll attempt to sneak in an entry or two, who knows!

What's on your wishlist?

dear lookbook: wild for you

2011-03-06T16:14:00.000-08:00

Dear Lookbook,

I'm currently penning this letter as I lounge tastefully by the picturesque perfection of the Seine River, residing on an authentic antique wonder claiming to have arised from the French Renaissance. A fromage-au-jambon croissant sandwich sunbathes under the brandeis-blue sky, recieving their own version of a St. Tropez tan. A glistening edition of French Vogue is artfully flicked open, with concotions of knee-high riding boots and silk-slicked scarves requesting a VIP reservation in a style-mavern's closet. In the near distance, a young socialite sporting a stunning complexion only one could possibly inherit departs her Champ Élysées penthouse to lavish the weekend away at her chateau in Marseilles.

Hello, Paris, bienvenue France!

No, but really, but doesn't an escapade to France via private jet sound like a wonderland of paradise right now?

However, I prefer to muse today's ensemble as more of an African-safari type. Perhaps we'll check our passports into Johannesburg, South Africa this time? Major shopping spree must ensue immediatly after embarkation of plane in that case.

Signed, Yours Truly...
❤ scarf; express / cardigan; lucky brand / boots; bakers / jewelry; juicy couture ❤

Hope you enjoyed this new series! xo

What To Wear At The Airport Revamp!

2011-02-27T14:40:00.000-08:00

Airports fascinate me.

There's just some sort of sequined-studded sparkle that manages to tastefully serve its daily opulence, wonder, and red-hued eyes.

Apart from artfully gloss-stained Starbucks cups perched in a lonely corner, inhaling a bouquet of ketchup and mustard aromas at McDonalds, Hollywood's exotic jet-setting starletts cloaked in a veil of Olivers Peoples as they pose for a slice of cheesecake, and the ocassional "it" girl donning a leopard-veined fedora whilst lusting the online Brandy Melville sale, airports are full of life.

(Ooh, and cavaiar fangirls and aficionados alike, there's a speciality caviar bar at the Zurich Airport in Switzerland if you ever feel like sojourning to Europe!)

However, airports bequeath ultimate homage to a ferocity of classic pastel-tinged Victoria's Secret PINK hoodies and sweats (über-comfy) and a toasty concotion of Uggs (even more comfier). I think I may need to brush-up on my Twitter-stalking, but a while back, Kimora Lee Simmons (don't laugh) once expertly tweeted,

"Dress well everywhere you go, because you'll never know who'll you run into",

which perfectly departs 116 tweetable characters left (ahh, the joy of Twitterland). Okay, maybe it wasn't her who said it, but it is certainly still inspiring.

So whether you're en-route on a family trek to Turks & Caicos or a rendezvous avec the BFFs to Monaco, always aspire to look your best. Perhaps you'll collide into a future best friend/boyfriend while baking to a honey bronze glaze on the beach or sneaking an extra slice of bacon at the breakfast buffet. Or possibly you'll be a victim of awkward eye contact with a future boss. Or a celebrity. Whatever it may be, you do want look stylishly impeccable while at it. Oh, and one rule...

Follow the "The Three C's": Casual, Comfortable and Chic.

Also, this is an updated post of my original "What To Wear At The Airport", so click here if you're interested in checking it out!

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If Your Plane Ride is 1-3 Hours

MAIN INGREDIENTS: Blazer/Tee/Jeans/Flats

"Keep it short and simple." For once, that cliché-drenching term actually makes sense. A little, anyway. Jetting off to the state over or a couple glamorous cities away doesn't require a Vogue-fated get-up or a Rachel Zoe-equivalent ensemble. You'll only be glued in your window seat for mere hours, so you will most likely be persuing the latest edition of US Weekly or Elle, subsequenty chased by a petite nap for the time being. We all know from unfortunate experience that planes happen to idolize brisk, chilly temperatures, so a structured black blazer is a wonderful staple in airport wearfare. Slip on your favorite comfy tee, whether it be a time-honored chroma tone or a wild print. Skinny jeans will execute the trick for a short flight, accompanied by a pair of flats or sandals if you desire. As for acessories, a crossbody bag reigns justice in keeping all airport essentials tidy, and bejewel accordingly with a simple necklace, ring, or both.

If Your Plane Ride is 4-6 Hours

MAIN INGREDIENTS: Cardigan/Tank/Jeans/Boots
Destination: Los Angeles to New York. Approximate flight time? Five hours. Maybe six if you're lucky (Delta has a tragic habit of so). If you're bout to embark on a slightly extensive airport venture, conjure up a sky-dazzling dream brew fit for the flight! It is quite different to be dwelling in middle seat C-18 next to an erupting gossip queen hailing from lipstick jungle for three hours compared to six hours. Since you'll be forced to make friendly convos with your seatmate on the latest Shia LaBeouf or taking a stab at Soduko, make extra sure your outfit is comfortable. Regrets? Change immediatly. Otherwise, you're destined to cope with wishing you had warm looser jeans or a warmer sweater. For a flight battle like this, conquer with black jeans, jeggings or leggings for maximizing comfort (avoid sheer tights at all costs, I happened to have a diasasterous time dealing with those on plane rides). Next up, a snug, thick and warm cardigan will do good in keeping you tucked up and cozy while you casually stalk an attractive seatmate rows ahead. Layer underneath with beloved tank or shirt. Finally, zip up your favorite pair of boots, a grand leather tote, and feminine jewelry to top off.

If Your Plane Ride is 7-10 Hours

MAIN INGREDIENTS: Leather Jacket/Comfy Tee/Scarf/Leggings/Boots

Daredevil in the works, ladies and gentlemen.... a plane ride equipped for 7 to 10 hours of mileage. I've dealt with one before, and is honestly not so bad, considering you have rights to your own personal television screen, trimly tasted for a teary-eyed romantic comedy or a sci-fi thriller. Extremely everlasting flights like this might require you to change planes at different airports, so make sure your shoewear can keep up with manic speed-walking and are simple and quick to take off-and-on during security check-ins. Black leggings is a life savior during extensive flights, as they are comfortable to be sitting in for long periods of time. For warmth and a dose of Taylor Momsen-esque edge, a leather jacket or your favorite cardi or sweater will do just fine if you're not a Pretty Reckless devotee. Oversized tees (check out my post on how to wear them here!) also weave in wonderfully here in giving off a casual, pleasant vibe. To take it to the next step, a circle or infinity scarf is a must-have to ensure coziness, and adorn your precious feet in walkable boots. A crossbody leather bag that just happens to be stockpiled with plane-perfected beauty products and Prada reading glasses works, while minimal jewelry such as a bracelet or a necklace offers a neccessary accessory Botox lift.

If Your Plane Ride Is 10+

MAIN INGREDIENTS: Cardigan/Comfy Tee/Scarf/Leggings/Boots
"You can never survive a plane ride longer than ten hours." Challenge accepted. Ten hours is probably equivalent to the amount of beauty rest I get on weekends or rare school nights (depending if I don't have useless geometry trash to do). If so, your whole plane ride can be summed up to one good's night sleep, minus the tranquility.... now you are guranteed a VIP ticket for a soundtrack of Juicy Couture-clad toddlers shedding instant tears, a symphony of stunningly-fashioned coughing and sneezing, and scandalous at-home gossip. As stated above, black leggings is your new Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr, especially for such lasting flights like this. A long, cushy cardigan is a must, paired with a comfortable tee that you would feel you'll be comfortable in to sit for ten hours or possibly more. A jersey or knit scarf is also reccomended, and to surge to the next level, a slouchy beanie or beret gains fashion bonus points for being an renowned trendsetter, whether on land or in air over the Pacific. Round out with a pair of riding boots, and an oversized tote bag to store all plane neccessaties (may I reccomend a delicious airport-bought sandwich and a classic Gossip Girl novel?) Keep jewelry minimal as always with a statement ring and a necklace to glow radiantly under flourescent lighting.
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I hope all of you enjoyed my post! (: Happy traveling!

to the future.

2011-01-29T10:18:00.000-08:00

Photo from Tumblr (I kinda have an urge to go NYC now)

2011, a year of a chaos, California rolls, and creativity.

Finals is finally over, time to retreat, relax, and reside in the exquisite luxury of fine silks and four inch Louboutins.

I realized last year I didn't blog as much as I would have liked, but I'm making a promise this new year to blog the unbloggable. And, mais oui, it's possible.

But then there's the venom-laced horror: Creativity block.

Sometimes, essential inspiration simply refuses to bequeath a visit, and we may find our selves inclined tensely over the Macbook, unveiling a pondering pose, an artfully gloss-stained Starbucks venti latte strewn in the trash, and a blank draft sitting in front of us.
It's not easy to conquer, but give it a well-tamed couple of days quenched with some good 'ol reality TV, French fries, plaid pajamas and the ocassional fashion magazine swipe, you'll be well on your way to conjuring up a new blog post in no time.

And to toast up to a new year of my blog, here's a sneak preview of what I have planned:

◆ Celebrity OOTDs
◆ Hauls
◆ The Daily Splurge
◆ Things I'm loving/hating
◆ Contests/giveaways
◆ My Style Lookbook
◆ "What To Wear... " at the Themepark, the Airport, during Finals
◆ "How To Wear" Florals, Hoodies, and Sneakers
◆ Trend Lab: Leopard Print, Knee-High Boots
◆ Stealing The Wardrobe:
Nicole Richie, Vanessa Hudgens & Victoria Beckham
◆ Discover Boutiques
◆ Wishlist series
◆Reviews
◆ Fashion Styling Videos

And, of course, tons more to come. Dreaming is possible.

As of 9:33 AM, I have concocted up a new upcoming blog post for your eyes only:
The Kardashians + Your Closet -
Is your wardrobe a Kim, Kourtney or Khloe?

Be on the look-out for this post very soon!
And for today's outfit inspiration:

Egoiste.

EQUATION: leggings, casual shirt, boots.
REMAINDER: silver jewelry, leather bag, aviators.
DESTINATION: class, day out w/ friends

Enjoy! Style well, everyone!
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How To Wear Oversized Tees

2010-12-05T12:11:00.000-08:00

Current scenario: You're either sales-rack sailoring or cosplaying as a splurging sovereign at your favorite boutique slash department store. One mascara-lacquered glance down at your arms, and they're draping in closet-destined sweaters, skirts and tanks. Another wary gaze at dressing rooms where a trendy league of fashionistas and shopaholics alike are comitting the horror: waiting in line for a dressing room. Um, no way are you going to be wasting time waiting for a room when you could be enjoying finer luxuries in life!

So, you finally come up with an ultimate cunning decision that deserves you a celebatory Starbucks peppermint mocha and a matching leather wallet. The game plan? Buy now, try on at home later. Problem with the fit, style and how it looks? Well... you can always return it right? Whatever, at least you don't have endure the disaster of in-store fitting rooms!

Fashion bloggers and readers of the world, will you plead guilty or non-guilty to this case? Because I know I've done it before, and it can often end in tragic results. However, next time you mistakenly buy a tee that happens to be too large for you, don't bother returning it! Oversized tees are the perfect casual cure for those shopping/party hangovers that seem to only mysteriously appear on Monday mornings. When these oversized tees are amped up with the right accessories, you'll be thrice presented a queenly crown of emerald-envy glare-downs from your fellow friends.

And as they (whoever 'they' may be interpreted is up to you) always declare,

"One (wo)man's trash is another (wo)man's treasure."

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Look #1: Forever Street Style

♦ Solid oversized tee - Say hello to your new wardrobe extraordinaire, the saintly martyr that will truly save your precious vogue-slicked closet from collapsing into a "walking fashion disaster". A solid oversized tee is a must-have for any of you out there who tend to call it a classic when you wake up ten minutes late (special thanks to the snooze button) and then enter class adorned in a walk-of-shame ensemble. Oversized tees in neutral colors are super-simple to weave into your current wardrobe, and still look timelessly chic even without any accessories!

♦ Scarf - I covet with pure desire at the most tastefully-attired girls who can appear effortlessly stunning clad in a simple tee, sans accessories! However, when you're executing a tres plain top, it's best to pique in a little eyecandy accessory... a scarf! I chose a delicate drapey scarf with coral pink splash of beige hue which elegantly pops out from the white of the tee. Not to mention, if you're Tweeting from the chillier coasts of the world, scarves keep you wonderfully warm and cozy, no?

♦ Dark-wash jeans - Jeans remains a true confidant in our wardrobe, and of course, we'll never have to deal with World War III drenched in a scandalous backstab or betrayal with them anytime now! (Unless you do serious damage in the junk food isle of the supermarket... now that's another fairytale!)

♦ Crossbody bag - Love, love, love crossbody bags! These are definetly a closet essential for any aspiring style-seeking, trend-setting fashionista! And of course, they are the ideal definition of your perfect school bag. I mean, who can't resist a bag soaked with a cascading leak of mechanical pencils and protractors?!

♦ Accessories - If the ensemble is coined relatively "simple", you would most likely pass on a conjecture that the only correct proper response would be to accessorize accordingly with all the bling-blings your mirrored jewelry dresser can maximize to. However, since we're already sporting a newfangled scarf, try to keep any bejewels to a petite amount. Oh, and a pair of Ray-Bans wouldn't hurt!

♦ Flats - Here's the lowdown: If you own a pair of heels, you should own a pair of flats. Flats, being the ultimate closet essential, is the fuselage of your wardrobe. They duo quite wonderfully with the folksy classic dresses and decadent skirts, and of course, with a pair of jeans and an oversized tee as well.

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Look #2: City Lights

♦ Dark print oversized tee - One day, you might catwalk out the house with your soul draped in heaps of typical laziness, ocassional tragic hair days-ness, and just to cartouche this into it all: Ennui. And that, my readers, is the pure classification when you don't care what you're wearing, what you look like, and when you just want the day to be over, sans any beauty/fashion/best friend-divvying drama. That is why an oversized print tee is your saving grace for those (admit it) frequent days. An oversized tee with a print doles out a little more eyecandy, while a dark color prevents you from standing out too well.

♦ Leggings - Friday night: Indulge in a carton of mint chocolate chip ice-cream. Saturday morning, you witness an atrocious struggle between you and your ill-fitting jeans. *sigh* How unfortunate. I guess the only dreamily-fitting option now is to invest in a pair of black leggings....

♦ Oversized bag - If you frequent around the turfs of my blog, you'll often catch these famed, notoriously costly Balenciaga beauties making a spotlight worth an envy Google search in my posts. They are exquisitely splendid, but its price tag might just require you to slice off an arm or two. However, it's perfectly alright to substitute in a faux leather oversized bag with a more reasonable price until the day you're prepared enough cash to splurge on a real Balenciaga (Me? I'm still waiting for that day...).

♦ Acessories - This ensemble is a trendy concotion of dark neutral hues avec a little rocquer-vixen vibe a la Jenny Humphrey. Upon accessories, an enchanting studded ring and silver metal bangles perfectly jackpots the outfit with a pair of matching aviators to dominate.

♦ Boots - A throwback to the Native American era you might say, mocassin boots is certainly a top five faves for a melancholy-lazy-day-doused look like this. The fringe of the boots can spruce in more "action" and brusquely execute off a boho-vibe.

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Look #3: Daydreaming

♦ Bright print oversized tee - Perhaps time abruptly flashforwards and it's the dawn of a summer era, and you want to start off the first day in style with a cannonade of color. Or maybe you're fixated in front of your closet during the peaks of the holidays with a scorching desire to deliver a chameleon of colors to all of your ensembles! Well either way, a bright oversized tee with an eyecatching print will do you well in both categories.

♦ Denim shorts - An oh-so necessary staple in the summertime and spring, simply grandiose whether you're seconds away from a dazzling tanning session at the beach or venturing around the boardwalk or the glittering rues of Paris admist a Euro vacation. Denim shorts combos with ultimately anything in your wardrobe!

♦ Belt - Please don't ever bat a Lancome-lash at leaving the house in a supremely oversized tees and shorts, for you'll look like a fashionably-late socialite who happened to forget her precious pants with the maid at home. Not acceptable! Instead, tuck in the tee into your shorts, and top off with a braided belt for more structure.

♦ Leather bag - Everywhere and anywhere these days are adorned full of a variety of leather bags, from the conservative faux leathers to the Forever 21-esque imitiations. Just take your pick, and then.... credit-card/debit-card swipe!

♦ Accessories - This paparazzi-destined look is nothing you'll be seeing an Oscar starlett clad in while doing your daily rounds of US Weekly flipping. That's why to keep this outfit light-hearted and wonderfully whimsical an studded owl ring (adorbs!) is a perfect twist. And, as to keep your flaw-free face safe from the fatal flashing cameras, frame well with a pair of oversized sunglasses.

♦ Sneakers - Your toes are cloaked in a reverse French pedicure reserved for silent showcasing during that dreadful bio class. But at the same time, your feet are aching in heartbreaking pain from all that four-inch heel cantering from last night's fete. Comfort over sandals ladies, your feet deserve to be well-treated in a pair of your favorite sneakers!

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Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed!