The Weather Screams Pink!

I'm surely a woman of my word. Just last week I went on a whole rant about how I need to stop buying random stuff and focus on the core. A couple days later I'm waiting for four orders to arrive at door step. Special circumstances aside, I'm still not keeping promises in general. What happen to eating better, sleep earlier and most importantly waking up earlier?

Inside my head, there is a mini-panic awaiting to happen. The weather already feel spring but my year has barely started?!? Oh the time sure fly by, if you are old enough to tell.

Color Me for Spring?

Sometimes a good night can be as simple as a cup of decaf vanilla tea with dried rose and a delightful conversation. Someone got me thinking tonight, hope I don't lose sleep over it.

In the mean time, we are two weeks away from spring. Yes it's worth all the excitement. I can't wait to put on skirts or dresses without heavy tights ;)

Would You Like to Get Married On A Beach?

By Solve Sundsdo

Project 2010, #1

It's never easy to follow fashion, in a fashionable way nonetheless. As a rather conservative shopper, the moment I finally purchased a pair of over the knee boots, the trend already moved on to ankle booties. And since I don't have all day to browse around Etsy or vintage sources, I have to wait for animal accessories to show up at Forever 21, which, as expected, takes forever!!! The whole thing is a lot like a cat and mice chase. Only, in this case the chaser is defined as a less fashion savvy shopaholics whose closet is overflowing at the moment.

Adding to the irony, the only solution I can think of, involves...shopping. Yes, you heard me right. Going through my closet, I realize how many closet basics that I'm missing, which probably explains why I shop all the time, jump from trend to trend, but yet is still dissatisfied most of the times when walking out the door. Where is the classic trench? Where are some basic ballet flat? And worse of all, do I even own a long sleeve black t-shit?

Before the situation gets too overwhelming, at least there is one thing I can feel very good about, which is the fact I know my style extremely well. Simple, classic, statement accessories, keep it black and avoid brown. Unfortunately I don't always shop accordingly.

Now, in the light of the new year (Chinese one that is), I'm going to do a(another) major closet clean out before the seasonal swap. No more, and I mean NO MORE random purchases until my closet is load up with all the necessary basics! This is going to take a while as we will need to go through four seasons. Wish me luck on this year long project!

In the light of spring

According to the Chinese calendar, it's been spring for almost a month now. Though the giant snowman on 74th street makes quite a counter-argument, I'm already planing a closet swap in the next two weeks or so to get myself out of this winter fashion slump.

Some random things I want for the spring (nothing trendy as I find many "must-have" pieces for this spring somewhat offensive).

Cotton-knit collar dress by Lela Rose

Outfit from Eryn Brinie

Need Supply Flower Applique Dress

If I Live in Wonderland

Just when I thought I conquered P90X, kenpo kicked my butt, hard. No time to blog, I have film script to read. But before that, look at these photos by the talented Mario Testino. In my fantasy of the wonderland, these would be my outfits of choice ;) Good night!

If Only I Can Be A Tulip

I'll stop complaining for once. Not because I desire peace or serenity, there are just enough pretty things to shut me up. Also, the lack of quality posts (or the quantity for that matter) worries me to some degree. What if my next year's blog book looks as dumb as a novel by Plum Sykes??

On the topic of spring fashion, I'm as clueless as the folks over at Gap (the ones who brought back anorak jacket....) but these photos made me starting to long for the smell of fresh grass and daffodils....

Lily Cole by Carter Smith

Alberta Ferretti Spring 2010 Campaign by Steven Meisel

Slanelle Style

Only if I can wear them to work..

To satisfy McQueen shoe mania and height complex at the moment, and for your amusement: