.: Here's to the 90s! :.

I got pretty excited when I found the 'perfect' denim jacket *because everything I found was either studded to death and cropped like mad* and was telling my friend all about it when she cut me off and said, "Ew, I can't believe you bought that! It's so 1990! I threw mine away a long time ago! Why did you buy something that is so out of fashion?" Obviously said friend have never even heard the magical place on the internet that is Pinterest. So here's to the 90s and whoever lucky enough to find the 'perfect' denim jacket!

denim jacket : zara trf // dress: frothed dots - Anthropologie (sale) // Bow Belt : Anthropologie // 

Cloche: Goorin Bros via Zulily // mint flats: TJ Maxx

.: I too can has cheezburger :.

While I'm not understanding the whole 'can has cheezburger' phenomenon, I thought the cats they featured are pretty funny. *maybe the politically correct lolspeak is funneh kitteh? I'm not sure.* I'm not a cat person, unless they come printed on a dress; especially an Anthropologie dress that was on sale from $159 to $39.95.

cardigan: H&M // Dress: Feline karma dress-Leah Reena Goren for Anthropologie // Bow Belt: Anthropologie // wrap bracelet: Brandy Melville // Purse : Hogan // Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs from DSW

.: transition :.

The weather has been very undecided in SoCal. It feels like winter last weekend, then it's going to be in the 80s later this week, and back to low 70s. The good thing is that I can still wear my dress but I get to wear jackets without sweating like a turkey on Thanksgiving week. I'm also trying to wear glasses more often because lately my contacts has been giving me some problems. And it fits right in with the hipsters, right? *wannabe, cough cough*

Blazer: Forever 21(similar) // Dress: Lush  // Scarf: remi and reid // Necklace: b.p by Nordstrom (similar) // Chain link bracelet: Forever 21 // Leather wrap bracelet: Gorjana // White enamel bangle: Banana Republic (similar)

.: Cray-zay scarf lady :.

When I'm much older I may live in a house full of scarves and shoes... Judging from what currently overflowing in my closet I may be one of those old lady with some funky scarves carrying empty birdcage around. Don't say I didn't warn you!

scarves from top to bottom: Target/Stradivarius/Orla Kiely x Uniqlo/H&M/Orla Kiely x Uniqlo/Marshall's

.: The shape of all things :.

A lot of fashion magazines started to feature full-figured women which makes me happy, but the models still look like models, ya' know? Super gorgeous with curves at all the right places. Perfect teeth and nails. Then they come up with ideas for all body types. "Are you an apple shape? Show your beautiful long legs! Pear shape? Here are ideas to showcase your lean arms. Hourglass? Show up your tiny waist!" Well (un)fortunately I didn't fall into any of these shapes. I'm sort of a shape-shifting kinda girl. No long legs, lean arms and definitely no tiny waist. They don't feature this shapeless type on magazines because it's probably not pretty enough. "Are you shapeless but have a great smile? We got the perfect smile-enhancing outfit ideas for you!"  If I own a magazine I'd probably have sold thousands of copies just because of that headline! So here goes some smile-enhancing outfits:

 Fishing in a Fish by HS Lim - Threadless

 The Leif Aquatic - ModCloth

 Cat Tee

 More cute cat tee 

might be a bit steep but if you have the moolah:

 

Orla Kiely Owl Dress

 

Orla Kiely Fox Coat

.: take a bow :.

Here are clothing styles that I though would never work on a girl with full hips: pleated skirts and bow tie. Apparently as long as the cut is A-Line and the pleats are wide enough, it'll work. It's one of the current trends that I hope will stay as a classic. The bow-tie blouse is a bit of a challenge for me; I can never make a neat and pretty bow. But this will do.

  bow-tie blouse: Modcloth (similar) // skirt: old Anthropologie (similar) // sandals: Vincci (Malaysian) // bangles: Kate Spade // purse: Orla Kiely

.: It's always a good time :.

Anyone love this song as much as I do? It makes you feel so happy, totally describe how I felt when we went to Hermosa Beach last weekend. Wore my foolproof ensemble: brushed cotton shirt from J. Crew , my faithful lace skirt and the statement necklace my mom bought for me as a Christmas gift.

{look at the inexperienced blogger showcasing the statement necklace}

Did a little shopping while I was there. This cute scarf was from remi & reid, bought at the Gum Tree gift shop. This cafe is seriously cute and their gift shop is even cuter! They carry cute stuff and arrange it by color scheme, too.

Then we found a place called Bath Bar, where you can create your own signature scent & apply it to body lotion, shower gel etc etc. I spent a very long time mixing scent and ended up getting the roll-on perfume. My own perfume! It's so exciting and the ladies behind the counter were very nice.

popover shirt: J.Crew (similar) // skirt: H&M (similar) // sandals & necklace: Anthropologie (old) // scarf: remi & reid from gum tree store
thanks to dearest husband + my friend Yonius for taking the photos and sharing the embarrassments.
 
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.: Recently acquired :.

Pinterest and my friend had me convinced that elbow patch is actually cool. Found this in Banana Republic last weekend when they were having a 40% off all full price item. My husband ended up getting it for me, thanks love!
I can't wait for the weather to be colder and try this on!

The necklace was the one I wore on my last post and I found it while walking around Venice. It's from Leolalace.
The Moomin and flowery fabric that you see underneath are actually biodegradable kitchen wipes from Huset. Aren't they lovely?

And finally, Uniqlo. I'm so stoked when my sister-in-law told me that Uniqlo open its online store last week. They still carry some Orla Kiely stuff, and I bought the tunic! I got the stoles when I was in Paris last month and they're so soft. Definitely a great collaboration. If you sign up for their newsletter you'll get $5 off coupon! The package came today:

The tunic was a lot smaller than I expected, but I'm keeping it just in case :) The houndstooth legging and camel pleated skirts are great basic updates, and feel very Fall-ish, don't you think?

:: Mix Pinterest ::

Can I say Pinterest really changed my life? It got me more inspired in a lot of things. Then again if you're a self-diagnosed-adult-with-ADD/ADHD, more inspirations were not the best idea. Still, I have to thank Ben Silberman and his team for coming up with this idea. My wardrobe has never been the same (the same goes for my wallet) It gives me ideas to mix and match items that I've never thought would work. I branched out of my all-white-and-ruffle-y outfits and bought coral cardigan. My mom scoffed when she saw my closet. "You hated red for the longest time and now you bought red everything." True story.

I got the idea from this by Sarah Vickers of Classy Girls Wear Pearls and this dress from Topshop. Mix them together and voila.

 

 cardigan francesca's  //  top shopruche (old) // necklace leola lace // lace skirt websters for target (similar) // wedge tory burch
thanks to my husband le photographe