Make that 2 slices of cake, si vous plait.

Our bedroom interior was designed with hers in mind : )

I spy with my little eyes, something that starts with an "m!"

Guess who made shoes in honor of Marie Antoinette (kind of over-the-top in my opinion)?

Love their fans and outfits.

I actually wouldn't mind having wallpaper like this in my home..okay, maybe just one accent wall.

Happy 100th post! Wow, I can't believe I have that many entries. But anyway, I decided on a Marie Antoinette-inspired entry for today, since I saw the movie on TV today. I own the dvd, yet I still watch it on the screen. I am aware that there are plenty of people who dislike this movie and say that it has a weak storyline. I watch movies for various reasons, and in this case, it's for the eye-candy. I think Sophia Coppola does a beautiful job in portraying the pure opulence and sinful indulgence Marie Antoinette drowns herself in. I especially enjoy oogling at the costumes, champagne, macarons, pastries, shoes, accessories, Chateau de Versaille, Marie's cute little cottages and Le Petit Trianon...it's like a daycation overload to France. Makes me miss it even more. Whenever I want to teleport to another era or location, I just pop in a movie. This probably explains my bizarre obsession with films from the 60s, but that's another story.

Sunny Sunday

Taken by Jewel

Wearing a lace top from Loehmanns, GAP skirt, gold DIY belt from the flea market, Faryl Robin heels, Mulberry for Target satchel

Some friends and I started a tumblr as a way to challenge each other to wear more of our wardrobe, while having fun with it. We're currently into our second challenge, which is to wear a different theme each day for two weeks. You can check out our tumblr here --> Garments

Clowning around.

Zara: October Lookbook

images: zara

I loove Fall clothing! Currently wishing there was more color in the leaves, here in bi-polar SoCal.

Spring 2011 runway favorites and other ramblings.

Isabel Marant - A French designer I've been less familiar with until this year. I'm starting to fall in love with her line of clothing and shoes. It's definitely got a more wearable "right-off-the rack" vibe and less of the haute couture look that only twiggy models can pull off. For Ms. Marant's Spring line, she was inspired by the laid-back, effortless style of... Californians (!!), during a recent trip.

Balmain - Christophe Decarnin has been nailing down the edgy, highly-sought-after cool girl look. From his military jackets last year to a new version of bleached, studded and safety-pinned jackets...they give inspiration to possible DIY projects.

Chloe - I always find myself falling for the flowy, 70s, boho-chic style that Chloe seems to pull off so well. I especially love the idea of mixing leather with pleated chiffon.

Phillip Lim - After hearing him speak at the LACMA last year, I gained a newfound respect for the guy. His passion for clothing ensures that each piece is carefully crafted and well-tailored. The neutral color palette he chose for Spring is enough to add color without being overly sweet.

Alexander Wang - Do you notice something different about Alexander's look for Spring? There isn't an ounce of black to be found (okay maybe except for the models' hair). It's kind of refreshing to see white for a change-- after all, it is Springwear!

Photos taken from style.com

Fashion Forecast for Spring 2011

(my predictions at least)

• white, white, white!
• sheer chiffon-y material
• unexpected cut-out shapes
• shine, sparkle and sheen
• blue denim
• over-sized tops and baggy bottoms
• drapey clothing
• neutral colors
• cadmium orange
• teal

Call me ridiculous, but I actually enjoy peeking into the future to see what's next when it comes to fashion (or anything in life for the matter). I've always been a futuristic type of person, probably because I tend to get bored easily and long for what's to come.

At this point of my life, I feel as though I am at another crossroad. You would think that in your late 20s you would have moved on from that path, but not for me. Blame it on my ENFP tendencies, but I will have cycled through several different career paths in my lifetime. Since the age of 16, I have had approximately 10 jobs. Filling out past job apps are usually a nightmare, as I always need to narrow it down to the ones that are relevant.

Since education is going down the slopes in America, I am back to the same place I was when I graduated as an undergrad-- unemployed, hopeless and hopeful. I always feel torn between what I want to do or what I should do. The shoulds and wants tend to melt into one, depending on my mood. I've come to the conclusion that there are just too many things I'd like to do that I will never accomplish anything if I keep thinking that way.

Education is a challenge in itself, but is truly rewarding in so many ways...that and I love teaching and building relationships with students. Several of my past jobs have involved teaching and it has been something that comes naturally to me and I enjoy it quite so. The heartbreaking part is not being able to go into this field at this time...but fashion, as superficial as it may be, has been a love of mine since I was able to put on my own clothes. I still remember personalizing my own keds with puffy paint, rainbow shoelaces and glitter. In elementary school, I was made fun of for wearing mis-matched leggings (pictured below) as a tribute to my fashion icon, Claudia from Babysitters Club. When watching movies, the main thing I noticed were the clothes the characters wore. I grew up loving Cher Horiwitz in Clueless, and her desire to make the world a happier place through giving people makeovers.

My inner battle is how can one go into a materialistic industry with a mindset that you're doing it in a way that glorifies the Lord? Is that even possible? I mean, I know there are companies (F21) out there that make it well-known that they're believers, but how can you go beyond that? The fashion world is definitely a dog-eat-dog world, that can be superficial, catty and corrupt. Nevertheless, they still need Christ.

I suppose I am still going through the journey, and maybe there isn't a definite destination here on earth for me.

Me, pictured here at the age of 9 during a trip to Canada.

Hermés Collier De Chien

"The Hermès Collier de chien bracelet has been an 'it' item for years and recently experienced a new boom in popularity."

(Photo taken from styledon.com)

Along with the Chanel 2.55 bag, the Collier de chien bracelet is one of those classic items that will remain timeless, something you can hand down to your children and grandchildren. The bracelet came about after the belt version was created in the 1920s. A couple decades later, the bracelet version was created and has become popular since. It's almost strange to think that this studded bracelet was worn during the 40s, as studs have been gaining popularity recently.

An interesting tidbit is the meaning behind the company's name. I did some Wiki research on Hermes, who was a guide to the underworld in Greek mythology. He was a messenger, and hermeneus, describes an interpreter that bridges the gap between strangers. From this, the term hermeneutics, the study of theory and interpretation (Bible study, anyone?) was developed.

Due to the obsession with the Collier De Chien, Hermés came up with a DIY version of their famous bracelet. Feel free to download the template and create your own, I'd like to see what kinds of interesting designs people come up with : )

Template from Hermes.com

Fall Favorites

Items found on net-a-porter.com. L-R: Sigerson Morrison booties, Sass & Bide gilded dress, Fendi cuff, Tom Binns swarovski crystal necklace, Rag & Bone felt fedora, Vivienne Westwood plaid blazer, Lover camel coat, Mulberry cross-over bag, oversized-tortoise Raybans, Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps, Isabel Marant pumps

Fashion-filled Fun

Wearing: Thrifted red blazer by Liz Claiborne, vintage blouse from my mom, Bongo denim vest, F21 shorts, Jeffrey Campbell wedges, Longchamp bag

Photo taken by Sam Horine from The Cut - nymag.com
I was checking out the scene at Fashion Week Day 1 at the Lincoln Center, and this photographer asked to take my photo. Afterwards, a friend on FB told me my photo was featured in an article titled The 21 Most Stylish People From Day 1 of Fashion Week! I was pretty excited and I guess you can say it was my few seconds of fashion fame : )

Went to Housing Works Thrift Shop in the West Village and they were clearing out their stock to make room for Fall inventory. To get rid of everything, they were selling all of their clothing for $1!!! I found some brand new sample items and outfits for family members. After I left the store, I think I was floating on Cloud 9...

The afternoon before Fashion Night Out, I went to eat at Peter Luger, out in Brooklyn with a couple girl friends. It was quite the dining experience, totally not what we had imagined it to be! A couple medium-rare porterhouses later, we were nicely satisfied. I decided to wear a thrifted leopard top with my favorite denim vest by Bongo, a vintage leather skirt and Jeffrey Campbell wedges




Went to Opening Ceremony's indoor French flea market at the Ace Hotel. The hotel lobby was decorated with illuminating string lights, booths upon booths, men dressed as Parisians handing out free moustaches and incentives for purchasing overpriced clothing and accessories. It was fun just to window shop and absorb the eye-candy all around me...I had never seen that many trendsters in one setting in my life.

Waited in line at Madewell to meet Alexa Chung, a beauty with a charming personality.

With Phillip Lim, outside his store during FNO.

Bumped into Pamela Love, jewelry designer, while waiting in line for the Opening Ceremony event. Fashion Night Out felt like Trick-or-Treating for fashionistas, and by the end of the night, my feet were throbbing from prancing around town, but the pain was dulled by my fashion sugar high.