More Online Shopping :P

From September 7th onwards, I will be saving a lot of gas money! Zara is finally opened for online shopping, which means no more hours of driving to the big city for the good stuff. I've been browsing a few minutes and I have found so many things I want already. The great part: they are easily accessible. The bad part: my saving account will take a dip. Temptation is just too hard to resist.

Here's my little wish list...

1) Double-breasted Coat: $169 

2) Tunic with Zip: $89.90

3) Waxed Effect Trousers: $79.90

4) Two-tone Square-shaped Sweater: $79.90

5) Crochet Top: $79.90

6) Two-tone Studio Bomber Jacket: $129

7) Printed Metallic Thread Scarf: $35.90

8) Voile T-shirt: $39.90

9) Patent Leather Boot: $89.90

10) Bowling Bag with Appliques: $79.90

Don't worry, I will not be purchasing all of these. They serve mainly as inspirations for me to seek in other cheaper alternatives, which is much more exciting! For example, I will definitely keep my eyes open for color-blocking sweaters next time I go to Goodwill. If I do make a purchase on something, it would probably be the leather pants or the coat because both are great investments in the long run. 

This Morning

I woke up with an epiphany. Maya is A! On Pretty Little Liars that is. I remembered hearing several times on the show that Maya has pretty eyes and the ending of the summer finale has that lady complimenting on A's eyes (this is not the first time too). I also got a really weird deja vu vibe when Hannah comments on Maya's boots (in a few episodes back, we saw A ordering boots similar to the Dr. Sullivan's, which were used for the trap in the summer finale). But more importantly, with Maya being sent to military school (supposedly) and her trouble-seeking character, I think it makes sense if the therapist has had a session with her before (Hence, Dr. Sullivan looking through the files and realizing that she knows who 'A' is). It's also rushing through my head with excitement right now. I don't know if I'm right or wrong, and certainly, it doesn't matter. At least I have something to think about during the long wait until the show commences. : )


Off to see if anyone else thinks the same!

Narcisco Rodriguez....and Facebook

Minimalism is sleek, modern, and luxurious. To achieve the looks of Narcisco Rodriguez's Fall/Winter 2011 show, go out there and invest in streamlined dresses, outerwear, and nice fitted pants. Oh, and color blocking is still very much in for this Fall.

Speaking of Minimalism, the new Facebook trend has been to have as less friends as possible. What are you waiting for? Start your own purge. Your Newsfeed will thank you for it.

I think I have an obsession

Shearling and leather. There was never a better marriage.

Pretty Little Fashion: Aria

With this week's summer finale of season two of Pretty Little Liars (talk about intense!), I am very much hyped up about the show and of course, the great fashion that comes along with it. Today I will be profiling the eclectic taste of Aria (Lucy Hale).

First of all, Aria as a character is very creative and out of the box--she has a soul for interpretation and analysis of literature. We all know she has a thing for English ; ). To help portray that, the show focuses on her fashion choices, which are directed in an individualistic sense. She doesn't seem to follow any trends and simply puts together something that makes her feel good and look distinguished among the crowd.

In this first outfit, Aria shows an understanding of art by mixing the two complementary colors together (bold yellow in the dress and subdued purple in the bag), and they also act as accent colors within the darker pieces of the rest of her outfit (leather jacket <3, bag, and socks). She ventures with mixing two different prints, infusing the floral dress with the funky eyelets knee high socks. And did I mention the wonderful contrast of the masculine jacket and feminine dress? There are so many elements of art and styling concepts in this one outfit alone that easily puts Aria in the fashion spotlight.

But don't think Aria is always elaborative with her styling. Sometimes she does rely on simplicity to make her fashion statements. For this second outfit, she dons an ordinary combination of shirt and jeans with minimal accessorizing, yet it is still worth talking about! I am enthralled by the tasseled sleeve details and that spiky silver necklace. Both give so much character to this outfit but since it is a simple combination, she looks effortless and chic. 

Here are more pictures for you to feast on!

Vintage accessories! : D

This picture is not in the show but it is very Aria!

Trend Alert: Animal Prints are here to stay!

Feather earrings: her signature look. This gives her the bohemian flare. xD

If you like her style, I recommend looking at Urban Outfitters or Nastygal for more inspiration. The easiest bet is to go shopping and be more bold and creative with you purchases. Have fun with colors, prints, and textures! 

My Neighbor Totoro

I never watched Totoro when I was young but for some reasons, listening to this song just ignites nostalgia.  

Closet Talk: The Motorcycle Jacket

So the other day, I briefly mentioned a little something called the moto jacket at the end of my blog. Little did I know, I have been subconsciously attracted to this specific piece of clothing article for awhile now. Every time I go shopping, online or in-stores, I find myself looking for and loving the always grungy and versatile (faux) leather slash moto jacket slash bomber. Whatever labels they are attached to, we all know they are a women's medium to her wild side (wildly confident that is). Here are some I am crazy about at the moment:

The Architecture: BCBG Max Azria
       This brand is chic and modern in many areas of clothing, but I especially love their jackets. An example is shown below with this beautifully structured quilted jacket. And oh my lord, the back is incredibly slimming with clean lines that accentuate your shape. It is a type of clothing that speaks for itself--there is no need for added effort in jewelry or even sky high shoes. Just wear it as is with simple black skinny jeans and let the jacket take over. If you're feeling bloated, don't wear it zipped up and wear a bright simple v-neck tee for some color accents.




The Color Blocking: ASOS
        Fashion is all about breaking rules. The classic leather jacket may always be black (or in Michael Jackson's case, red) but the contemporary taste has allowed us to be more flexible in our color palette. Besides how appealing the two color panels are placed aside each other, I also find the cropped detail of this jacket very fitting--it is modern and youthful. You can style it in a minimalistic concept like in the picture or throw on a simple black tank body-con dress, classic black pumps, and a silver watch (avoid gold because that is too matchy-match with the yellow undertone found in the jacket). Be outrageous and add some geometric prints (keep it small) into your top or bottom. Or play with complementary colors and add a rich purple top to the outfit.


The Cool Kid
          This is as simple as it gets--a beaten up black leather jacket, which means you can thrift the jacket or opt for the less expensive avenues like Forever21 or H&M. Play them up with pins or stud them in your own design. Wear them with flannels or tie the flannel shirts around the hips for a casual look. Or wear them over lacy dress for an unexpected contrast.

Forever 21
H&M + Elle collaboration




I hope these ideas will make you more confident in your next venture to find the perfect leather jacket for yourself. Most importantly, just remember to have fun!