all along the terrace

Summer is coming to an end, finally. How I look forward to fall fashion. What I love about summer tho is how my "usual" outfit is so simple. No layers (unlike fall), just a dress & sandals, voila done! I'm sure a dress is everyone's go to outfit. ;) I fell in love with this dress because it reminds me of something from the 1940s-1950s. Love love love. Wore this last month to my Aunt's birthday party. Love her house up on the terrace overlooking LA. I want to go back...






dress, cloche & shades- f21; sandals- steve madden; purse- vintage Dooney & Bourke

Besides dresses, another summer favorite(s) for me includes lip stains, red lips & eco friendly products.

Walking in LA

I love going to LA. Whenever I'm there it feels like home for some odd reason. Then again I was born in LA county (but only lived there until I was 2 years old), so I suppose I just left my heart there. But anywho, I was there last weekend for a memorial celebration for my late Uncle Lee. It seemed to be an uplifting celebration, so I didn't dress in all black.

cardigan & accessories- F21; top- Grane; Levi's Jeans; boots- Mudd; purse- Guess; shades- UO

So on that day, besides bonding with the family, meeting more extended family members and eating at Palermo's pizza, I also checked out this awesome vintage shop called Popkiller Dept.

(some pics I found on google)



They had great stuff, though in my opinion a tad bit overpriced, and a lot of fun/random stuff to look at (nice seeing a David Bowie poster!) besides clothes, sorta like Urban Outfitters. I was a bit bummed they had no shoes in my size. I also fell in love with this gorgeous zipper dress, I wish I had gotten it. I also wish I had more time looking around in there, because my mom dragged me out. >< Ah don't want to keep rambling, but to sum it up: I want to go back there and actually make a purchase. And to check it out if you're ever in LA. :)



Since I haven't blogged in over 10 days, I decided to add another outfit. Here's what I wore last week when I had my usual coffee date with my best friend Melanie.

beret & accessories- F21; jacket- Arizona; plaid top- from the Philippines; beater inside- Mossimo; shorts- Bullhead; leggings- Pink Rose; sandals- Madden Girl; purse- Guess

Also wanted to add that in my previous entries, all pics (besides my own pics from my camera) were found on google/Flickr. So just wanted to give credit.

Can't believe it's already March. The third month. And 3 is my lucky number, so let's see what happens. :)

Geek Chic

I did a photo project for a bud Ed. Where I had to emulate a picture. I tried my best, but I was glad to help with his logo project.




^I tend to act a bit goofy in front of a camera.


Entire outfit from (minus the leggings/shoes): Forever 21
Leggings: INC International Concepts
Pumps: Nine West


I think a black blazer is an essential in every girl's wardrobe. It can be dressed up; dressed down; for a casual look or for work. The possibilities are endless!

I'm a bit late on this, though I did tweet about it on the actual day, but again RIP Alexander McQueen. So young and talented. What a loss to the fashion industry, you will be missed. :(

Red Tights

I've always been fond of tights, especially colored ones.

So if Blair Waldorf approves... moi aussi! :)






On Xmas Eve, I wore my own pair of red tights. Here's my own rendition of the Blair look; though I should have added a headband or curled my hair. But I wanted to keep it simple. Oh and I should've worn black pumps instead of gray. -_- Being Asian means not wearing shoes in the house, so I basically just grabbed any pair for this look lol.




-Dress: Rampage
-Tights: Forever 21
-Coat: Forever 21
-Pumps: Deena & Ozzy from Urban Outfitters
-Necklace & bracelet: Forever 21


So far I've only worn my tights once. Can't wait to try them out more and experiment with different ideas and looks.
I also want to get them in more colors. Variety!

But red I must say, screams out bold and daring.