Lei Ann...Off Duty

*japanese silk jacket with thigh high boots*

the other day when i mentioned goofing around & taking pictures with renata after the sartorialist signing…this is what i meant :)  it’s always nice to have another blogger friend around to document your “outfit of the day”.  

you can’t see them too well in these photos, but i’ve fallen back in love with these old thigh high boots.  i don’t know if my muscular kung fu thighs have slimmed down a bit or the leather has become more pliable over the years, but these boots have become much more wearable.  me & the thigh high platform boots…we’re having us a moment ^_^

also, what a happy happenstance the scrollwork of my long tunic (or very short dress…not sure) happened to match the swirls of the wellesley college auditorium carpet :)

wearing: century 21 black & white floral scroll bell sleeved tunic || vintage silk japanese haori || wet seal pleather leggings || rue la la leather bodega bag (via ebay) || the glamourai x shrimpton couture dharma neck plate || jeffrey campbell thigh high black suede boots

*hot pink & a floral rain jacket*

most people complain when the sunny weather goes away for even a day.  i don’t mind so much.  i have a collection of light rain jackets & coats that if it weren’t for the dreary, haphazard springtime new england weather that we get here & there, these jackets would never see the light of day :)

accessories:  michael kors men’s rose gold watch || c|a|m dyed horsehair braided bracelet (via fab) || skeleton cameo pendant (via ebay)

especially this particular jacket from the rodarte x target collection that came out what feels like EONS ago now…hahaha!  i’m such a sucker for floral jackets though, i’ll most likely keep it around forever :)  in terms of these crazy high platforms, even i have to admit that my choice of shoewear for such a rainy day was odd, but still functional (surprisingly so).  with all the girlies out there in their hunter wellies, i tend to be the odd one out when i’d rather go the elevated route above the rain puddles.  works for me ^_^

wearing:  wet seal hot pink dress || rodarte for target floral print rain coat || madeline girl nude faux patent leather platforms (via dsw)

*sporty spice*

i can’t say that i jump on every trend that is seen on the fashion landscape. peplums? on my hips? no way.  orange?  meh.  i could take it or leave it.  however, as an athletic girl, varsity jackets are something i can *definitely* get on board with :)  

this jacket is a great thrift find.  it’s a boy’s jacket, so fits me precisely right.  the sleeves are the perfect length.  there are no annoying logos or letters on it.  contrasting sleeves, quilted leather, ribbed wrists & collar, neutral colors.  it’s the epitome of looking sporty, yet not like i’m going to the basketball/baseball/football game :)  sneaker wedges on my feet to go along with the sports theme & it’s a winning look ^_^

armani exchange dress (swapped) || thrifted boys leather jacket ($8) || LF stores leggings || thrifted belt || sneaker wedges (via marshalls)

*military dress uniform*

got a serious case of goofy blogger face today.  sooooo, let’s just marvel at the marvelousness of my military jacket that i got in hong kong eons ago…which, let’s face it, doesn’t need to share the spotlight with the rest of my boring outfit…or my stupid face :p

*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? hahaha…well, for some odd reason i don’t really count black jeans as “jeans” jeans…cos they’re black.  don’t even ask…it’s friday night & i’m tired & my brain’s all loopy & my neck is jacked up from doing my last lion dance & kung fu performance of what felt like an unusually long CNY season…hence the fuzzy logic & comfy outfit :) oh & hey looky what else…i got bangs ^_^

wearing:  h&m kimono jacket || h&m purple t-shirt || c/o kmart black skinny jeans || thrifted pink belt || pink glass pendant from a santorini, greece gift shop || red/gold murano ring from isabella gardner museum gift shop || michael kors rose gold watch || sam edelman zoe booties

*versace for h&m…the floral denim jacket*

i’ve already given you the blow-by-blow on my very first waiting-in-line-(not quite)-overnight-for-rock-concert-tickets-style adventure for the versace at h&m line.  i was lucky to come away from the melee with not only 3 items, but this particular denim jacket that was on the top of my must-have list.  i know the crazy asian-style floral isn’t for everyone, but i love the bright pops of color (look how it just mesmerizes my little doggie…hahaha!) plus the higher quality details like the metal capped collar tips & the cropped tight fit. it’s a cute jacket, but it’s definitely not a very thick type of denim…more like a very heavy cotton shirt.  lucky that the weather was so warm over the thanksgiving holiday (where i was in pennsylvania), i was able to wear it all weekend.  i’ll keep wearing it as long as the weather stays mild like this.  by now, you must have heard about the next h&m collab…another print-heavy favorite of mine…MARNI! sheesh, talk about fast fashion.  this jacket has barely come off the hanger & i’m already thinking about the next collection.  i don’t like where this is going…neither does my wallet @.@

*and it’s not the weather…hand me my leather*

can you tell i’m trying to squeeze in the wearing of all the trench coats/long jackets i have before the *warm* temperatures of spring really take hold? hahaha! as much as i really just want to throw on a dress & platform sandals and NO tights, i’m already mourning the storage of my favorite cooler weather items. my absolute most favorite is this cream leather jacket i’ve had for easily a decade! yup, it was one of my first won, most prized ebay scores. it had to have been custom made as there is no tag, no nothing. it’s the most supple, softest leather. i take such good care of it, there’s not a worn spot anywhere. everyone needs a basic leather jacket or coat, but the fact that it’s not your standard black leather, makes it even more special for me. yeah, it’s cool to be trinity & all, but i feel more awesome, like switch, when i wear it ^_^