March 2012
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*filipino lacy embroidery*
i was texting with my mom last night. she sent me photos of the 2 dresses she had made for me on her & my father’s recent trip to the philippines which i will wear one to my brother’s wedding next month. all the back & forth made me feel a little bit nostalgic…so i pulled out this lovely embroidered bolero that she brought back for me from another previous manila...
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*magenta sequins, glitter & lady gaga*
wearing: sequined magenta cardigan (ebay) || rodarte for target nude tulle dress || senso diffusion glitter platform wedges (solestruck)
i wore this super sparkly outfit to my friend’s surprise birthday party last night. this is a friend whom we share the same kind of sensibilities when it comes to heels (i.e. she loves to borrow my shoes) plus she’s a super huge lady gaga fan, so...
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*dark & stormy*
wearing: NK for walmart kimono tunic || simply vera leggings || asianicandy embroidered earrings || UO leather cuff || senso dalmatian booties
as much as i looooooove color & brightness…unicorns & glitter…can’t deny the power & ease of an all black outfit as well, especially with the type of crappy week i’ve had. what better way to make accessories that...
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*lavender & polka dots*
wearing: swapped polka dot dress || express lavender cardigan (old) || calvin klein floral belt (via STA) || missoni silk platform heels
even though it was a gorgeously warm day today & i’m loving being able to rock even more pastel colors, i have to admit…it’s been an *off* week. i got backed up into in a parking lot a few days ago (luckily with no damage to my bumper,...
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*it was "mint" to be*
wearing: swapped tracy m. silk blouse || express wide leg pants || JPG for target white patent belt || bandolino snakeskin pumps
first of all…i know, i know…i’m wearing pants! on such a warm spring day like today, you’d think i’d be all over a skirt & bare legs. to be honest, i’ll have to be on the bus & train later & back at home late tonight...
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*mint green spike the punch DIY...kinda, sorta*
can’t even count this as a DIY…if you call just painting some rhinestones a DIY…hahaha! sorry the photographs aren’t the greatest to truly showcase the colors. i got this spike the punch necklace a while ago in neon green & hot pink. i love the design, but i find i never wear this shade of bright green very often. sooooo…i decided to paint over with mint...
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*whimsical frog sweater*
nothing like a bright & FUN whimsical sweater to brighten up a monday morning, eh? i bought a lamp at a “yard” sale (if yard = living room…hahaha! not many yard sales going on in the dead of winter in boston…no matter how mild the weather) & the lady threw in this child’s sweater for free. the cropped length of it is the perfect proportion for me as...
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*baby shower afternoon tea*
wearing: rodarte for target lace cardigan || liberty of london for target print navy ruffle dress || aldo outlet metallic/acrylic heel peeptoes
i got this dress seasons ago when the liberty of london collection for target came out (obviously), but was saving it for just such an occasion. it’s very demure & the ruffle detail waterfalling down the front is really fun, but would get in...
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*leopard...again?*
wearing: swapped calvin klein sweater || leopard skirt from platinum mall (bangkok) || express belt || christian siriano for payless booties
i’ll admit…i didn’t jump full board on the leopard trend like everyone else did earlier this season. not because i don’t like animal print, but to me, it’s an everlasting presence in the fashion landscape. animal print...
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*shoes you can't live without...(& by you, i mean...
so, for your daily dose of awesomeness…what do these 3 shoes have in common? well, other than they’re all crazy, sexy, cool??? they’re from PAYLESS! nuh uh…no way! i know right? shut up! get out! the hell you say!!!
from l to r: christian siriano “anna” snakeskin wedge, silvia tcherassi “gia” turquoise lace up wedge, silvia tcherassi...
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*snow survival*
sooooo…remember the other day when i mentioned pulling out my colorful dresses for the warmer weather? uhhhh yeaaaaah…it snowed today. hahaha! nothing dreadful…in fact, more hype than flakes. i even considered not going to my kung fu workout, thinking the commute would be dreadful. pffffttt…not even. gotta remember i’m a true new englander now & a weak...
February 2012
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*paisley floral color blocking chic*
there must be something in the (h)air…hahaha! just like my good friend, holly, i feel like i’ve been talking about my hair way too much. so, this will be the last time i’ll be posting about it…for a while…i hope :) i think i’ve gotten the ends as light as i want & i’m finally all coppery & bright & ready to take on spring & summer....
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*stripes, plaid & chains*
wearing: h&m sweater || swapped plaid skirt || thrifted gold chain necklace (either church rummage sale or haberdash) || piperlime platforms
it’s nice to wear new items, but it’s even better to go back & find some old favorites either hidden amongst the jam-packed clothing racks or buried deep within the drawers. i let myself shop a lot on black friday & after...
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*long messy french braid*
wearing: thrifted black lace dress || DIY koi fish charm earrings || h&m blue plastic flower barrette
ironically, i had signed up for pinterest months ago, but never utilized it at all….until lately, now that its hype has skyrocketed through the roof! i like to jump on the newest internet sensation right away just to get my username in there first & don’t have to resort...
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*stars aligned*
i’ve really loved star print ever since dolce & gabbana featured it so flawlessly in their fall 2011 collection. sooooo, when i saw this maxi skirt at my local target (in the girl’s section no less) of course i snatched it up. and yes…it’s a maxi skirt…for a girl…that i’m wearing as a dress. *sigh* i do love being short in the sense of how much...
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*sweater dressing*
if you live up here in the northeast, i don’t need to tell you how *bizarre* this winter has been. truly, the oddest one we have had. whoever heard of a snowless boston winter? especially compared to the monstrous dumping we got last year. not just the lack of snow, but the fact that almost every day this year has averaged in the high 30s to low 40s. i’m not complaining *trust...
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*of bangs, bleach & berets*
so, i’ve been doing something i haven’t done in years & i’m *kinda* starting to have second thoughts. i’ve been messing with my hair again. not good. i’ve had everything from my natural jet black to j. lo blonde hair. a year ago, i pretty much went dark so my hair would require less maintenance. that got a little boring however. so, it started. first i...
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*kimono kasual*
i loves me a kimono robe style jacket…easy, comfy, less restrictive than a blazer & just more fun! it can look super chic (to the next lev) with a short sexy skirt for a night out (also handy for keeping you warm), but again to dress up an otherwise casz outfit. i know i just said the other day i don’t do t-shirt & jeans, so *of course* what am i wearing today?...
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*military casual*
wearing: mcq for target dress || h&m (barcelona) military blazer || aldo outlet tassel necklace || LF stores liquid leggings || simply vera wedges
even though military style was crazy popular a few seasons back, i feel like it never really goes out of style…much like animal prints, stripes & menswear styling for women. they never truly disappear, just resurge every now &...
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*valentine's day 2012 ~ 1 outfit & 2 dinners*
wearing: ebay leather top || LF stores hi-low red skirt || LF stores fleece-lined leggings || express tassel belt || asos glitter & suede platforms
sorry for the quick bathroom shots, but these pictures were taken *after* MDH & i came back from our valentine’s day dinner & we had burgers & fries getting cold in the kitchen. confused? let me explain ^_^
so, 2 years ago...
