La Mimi | Fashion & Beauty Source http://style.la-mimi.com Latest fashion trends, beauty tips, and style advice. Find out what to wear this current season or what to buy for future seasons. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:46:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 stylelamimihttp://feedburner.google.com Fashion Idol of the Week- Aisa Ipac http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/stylelamimi/~3/EThX-kCsu54/ http://style.la-mimi.com/weekly-fashion-idol/fashion-idol-of-the-week-aisa-ipac/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:46:20 +0000 Mimi http://style.la-mimi.com/?p=2939 This week’s fashion idol is Aisa Ipac from Drowning Equilibriums-  lifestyle/fashion blog. I was thrilled to discover Aisa’s blog, because she’s the only blogger I know from Philippines and since I love learning about different cultures and the way people live/dress/shop in different countries I find her blog so fascinating and educational. Her style on the other hand is very international – a mix of modern, vintage, affordable and high end designer clothes from all kinds of different designers makes her signature style truly one of a kind. Read her interview below, but don’t forget to check out her blog for more.

La Mimi: Name, age, location

Aisa Ipac, 26, Philippines

La Mimi: When and why did you start blogging?

Aisa: I started blogging last July 2008. It was just a personal thing at first. I just wanted a space where I could rant and rave about life, document my days and sometimes share my addiction to shopping and fashion. Didn’t really think it will come to this point where I’d have followers other than my friends! Hehe.

La Mimi: What goes through you mind when you put an outfit together?

Aisa: I just follow my mood. Then I start with one item–a dress, a pair of shoes, a necklace–and work my whole outfit around it.

La Mimi: Since you have quite a lot of experience travelling, where would you say is the best place to shop?

Aisa: I haven’t been to any country outside Asia BUT for me Thailand is the best! It’s a shopper’s/fashionista’s heaven on earth.

La Mimi: You own quite a lot of vintage in your wardrobe. But if you had to choose between vintage or new, what would you go for?

Aisa: Vintage. One, because the quality is first-rate– otherwise they wouldn’t have stood the test of time. Two, because it’s unique. And three, because I love that each piece comes with a little history to it.

La Mimi: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Do you think fashion would still be a significant part of your life?

Aisa: Definitely! I can’t really say if I’ll be into fashion full-time but I’m quite sure it will still be part of my everyday life personally and I do hope professionally. :)

La Mimi: What’s the biggest lesson life has taught you?

Aisa: We are responsible of who we become. :)

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Another way to join in on this sailor trend is by adding some rope details- such as a rope belt, necklace, bag, etc.  I wouldn’t recommend spending tons of money on a passing trend like that, so just grab some inexpensive accessory at Forever21 or H&M.  I got my rope necklace from H&M for something like $16! Love it! You can see it below in the collage!

Are you in love with nautical trends as much as I am? Do share please…

]]> http://style.la-mimi.com/fashion-trends/trend-alert-rope-details/feed/ 6 http://style.la-mimi.com/fashion-trends/trend-alert-rope-details/ Fashion Idol of the Week- Ashley http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/stylelamimi/~3/GdTxZzdyLMY/ http://style.la-mimi.com/weekly-fashion-idol/fashion-idol-of-the-week-ashley/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:31:22 +0000 Mimi http://style.la-mimi.com/?p=2928 I know I’ve been on a fashion idol dry spell. But no worries lovelies, I’ve lined up a number of quite incredible fashion bloggers for the next few weeks.  I hope that will make up for the weeks I’ve missed.  This week’s fashion idol is 21 year old Ashley hailing all the way from Japan. I loved interviewing her because she has unveiled a whole new world of Japanese street style to me.  Check out what she had to say to La Mimi and then frolic over to her blog for more.

La Mimi: Name, Age, Location

Ashley Dy, 21, Japan

La Mimi: What made you start a fashion blog about Japanese street style?

Ashley: I think that Japan has various fashion styles to offer such as gyaru, lolita and punk. Trends could come and go but these styles were already stapled to Japanese communities. And since I am immersed in Japanese fashion and culture, I thought “why not share this with the world?”

La Mimi: Define a well dressed woman…

Ashley: A well dressed woman is one that’s brave to be herself in public. She exudes confidence, poise and knowledge. If she wants to be Marie Antoinette for a day, then she wears a dress inspired by her. Lolita fashion is one adorable way to look dolled-up in Japan.

La Mimi: What are you into wearing these days?

Ashley: Boater/sailor hats (also known as can can hats in Japan), anything with bows from the tiniest one to the extremely huge bows, maxi dresses (cause it’s too hot!) and wedge shoes.

La Mimi: Any exciting trends you are looking forward to rock this summer?

Ashley: I would really love if I could play from the items at Commes des Garcons SS10 collection and those brilliant Miu Miu shoes!

La Mimi: You have an awesome hat collection. Where do you find most of them?

Ashley: Wow! Thank you! I am on an endless trip looking for the most beautiful hats in Japan since I’ve always thought that it’s the most underrated fashion item. You can actually shop them at Shop My Closet by Ashley.

La Mimi: What’s the best style advice you’ve gotten?

Ashley: It’s by Mark Twain, “The clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on the society.”

La Mimi: Do you have any future career plans that include fashion?

Ashley: Actually there’s a lot of plans like designing my own clothing line, writing for an international magazine, or maybe become Japan’s fashion ambassador. (Hahaha! The third one is inspired my Misako Aoki’s job as one of Japan’s ambassador of “cute,” -yes, it truly exists!)

La Mimi: What’s the biggest lesson life has taught you?

Ashley: One friend told me that life is like the sakura (cherry blossoms, when it blooms for a week in spring,) It’s too beautiful to be short-lived. So, make the most out of it.

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As promised I wanted to share a few photos of our wedding day in Dominican Republic.

Thank you all for leaving such sweet comment and messages everywhere. Aww…what would I do without you guys? :)

The wedding was really magical, I really couldn’t have asked for a better, more special day.

Enjoy the photos and don’t forget to leave a comment.

xx

Mimi

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What do you guys think of Sienna Miller’s style?


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This week’s fashion idol is Oliwka hails all the way from Poland.  Quirky picks mixed with simple everyday wear like skinny jeans, trench coats, ankle boots and one of a kind bag is what makes Oliwia’s style so likable.However, capturing her laid-back insouciance isn’t so easy. The secret seems to be less sexiness, more boyish charm, oh and the beautiful long hair. Enjoy the interview below, but don’t forget to check out her blog for more eye candy.

La Mimi: Name, Age, location

Oliwia; 18; Poland, Lodz

La Mimi: When and why did you start your blog?

Oliwia: I started blogging over a year ago, when I was surfing the Internet and I came across fashion websites. Inspired by one of them (Agathe from Style Bytes) I decided to immediately create my own blog.

La Mimi: How did your life change since you started blogging?

Oliwia: Actually, my life hasn’t changed very much since I started blogging, apart from meeting many fantastic people. I still wear the same clothes and develop my passion, which is photography. Writing the blog is a lot fun too.

La Mimi: How would you describe your style?

Oliwia: I must admit that it’s quite a difficult question. I don’t know exactly. I think that one of my readers’ comment is the best description of my style: “20%-chic, 20%-classy, 20%-elegance, 20%-good taste, 20%-femininity – that is 100% of you!”

La Mimi: What’s your dream career?

Oliwia: For the time being, being admitted to the university is my only dream connected with the future career. I can’t really predict at the time if my future will be connected to fashion :)

La Mimi: What are some of the trends you can’t wait to try this summer?

Oliwia: I don’t know if it can be called “trends”… but surely I will wear a turban this summer, as often as it will be possible :) What really appeals to me  this season are 70’s hats and patterns inspired by Miu Miu collection (to the extent that I make my own t-shirt with famous cats).

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