leggings: zara
sweater: handknit
31 January, 2012
30 January, 2012
moments
its that time of year. crunch time. the snow and ice literally crunch and exam time is here. so in between wearing sweats, no make up and hair up in a bun, i actually dress up sometimes. this is something i wore to school on one of the last days of school. it was surprisingly comfy and i love this military boot style, the more worn, the better they look!
shirt: levi's
dress: forever 21
boots: boutique 9
shirt: levi's
dress: forever 21
boots: boutique 9
21 January, 2012
13 January, 2012
11 January, 2012
not over you
scarf: etro
top: j.crew
shirt: levi's
flats: target
coat: red valentino
bag: barney's new york
top: j.crew
shirt: levi's
flats: target
coat: red valentino
bag: barney's new york
05 January, 2012
reading list
i love her mix of california cool and girly. she goes through everything a girl should have in her wardrobe and even has handy tips on how to organize your wardrobe. with hair and make-up tips as well, this is definitely a worth while buy.
nylon: the book of global style
pictures, pictures , pictures, that what this book is. i can promise you that you will not find two of the same outfits in this book. find inspiration in montreal, amsterdam ,new york and many more. its amazing how different everyone's style is!
seventeen: ultimate guide to style
this book was a drugstore buy. some of the tips are very helpful and the clothes are budget buys which is good. however, personally, some of the outfits that were put together were...interesting. i've always thought that seventeen didn't really target the average 17 year-old's sense of style...
phaidon: the fashion book
while i haven't read this book yet, it profiles each and every influential person in the fashion industry. its a handy size and fits into the smallest of bags but the printing is kind of small (thank god for good vision!)
alison lurie: the language of clothes
this is a history of fashion and goes through every different change and is in such detail, its astounding. while its an older book, the actual content is great and is definitely worth a read if you're interested in finding out more about how fashion has changed.
bonnie english: fashion
another profile of 50 influential designers (think chanel,dior and ysl) and how they helped change the fashion industry.
teen vogue: an insider's guide to careers in fashion
thinking about a career in fashion as a model, photographer, make-up artist or stylist? then this book is a MUST. each chapter features about three to five people in the industry and how they got there. its such an interesting book, even if you aren't interested in a career in fashion. i only wish they had fashion marketing or pr in there!
harriet worsley: 100 ideas that changed fashion
this book has the most amazing pictures in it and each idea is only a page long but has everything you need to know in it. this is definitely one of the more creative books i've seen as it doesn't emphasize a certain designers impact over the fashion industry. i also like how the ideas are in chronological order so its a bit of a history lesson as well :)
04 January, 2012
winter winds
blazer: scotch and soda
jeggings: hue
top: h&m
to anyone that lives in amsterdam, i am incredibly jealous. i found an amazing brand the other day at the eaton centre called scotch and soda...and if i could,i would've bought the entire store. everything is just so cute and the attention to detail is astounding. everything you buy comes with a special little do-dad. the shirts, for example have a little charm necklace and this blazer came with a brooch. if you have a scotch and soda near by, i highly suggest you go!
jeggings: hue
top: h&m
to anyone that lives in amsterdam, i am incredibly jealous. i found an amazing brand the other day at the eaton centre called scotch and soda...and if i could,i would've bought the entire store. everything is just so cute and the attention to detail is astounding. everything you buy comes with a special little do-dad. the shirts, for example have a little charm necklace and this blazer came with a brooch. if you have a scotch and soda near by, i highly suggest you go!
03 January, 2012
hair raising
spring/summer 2012 hair trends
rachel zoe
suno
MESSY CHIGNONS were seen on the runway at suno, rachel zoe and proenza schouler. to update the look, leave hair unwashed and style after a day. leave your hair slightly messy for a "just rolled out of bed" look. this kind of hair is great for any spring/summer parties. learn how here and here.
narciso rodriguez
peter som
thakoon
COLOUR THEORY colour was all the rage on the ss2012 runways. its a fun and cute way to update your hair for spring.learn how to dip dye you hair here and here or simply wear clip in hair extensions for a less permanent style.
jill stuart
theyskens
adam
NATURAL WAVEdefinitely my favourite trend (because its so close to my hair and the easiest to re-create). get perfect loose waves here or beachy waves here. use a good sea salt spray, scrunch hair and you're set to go!
marchesa
david koma
philip lim
ELEGANT PONYTAILS this is probably the most difficult of the four trends. start with straightening your hair (or if you already have straight hair, make sure its not frizzy). learn how to make similar styles here and here.
hope this helps, and happy styling!
MESSY CHIGNONS were seen on the runway at suno, rachel zoe and proenza schouler. to update the look, leave hair unwashed and style after a day. leave your hair slightly messy for a "just rolled out of bed" look. this kind of hair is great for any spring/summer parties. learn how here and here.
COLOUR THEORY colour was all the rage on the ss2012 runways. its a fun and cute way to update your hair for spring.learn how to dip dye you hair here and here or simply wear clip in hair extensions for a less permanent style.
NATURAL WAVEdefinitely my favourite trend (because its so close to my hair and the easiest to re-create). get perfect loose waves here or beachy waves here. use a good sea salt spray, scrunch hair and you're set to go!
ELEGANT PONYTAILS this is probably the most difficult of the four trends. start with straightening your hair (or if you already have straight hair, make sure its not frizzy). learn how to make similar styles here and here.
hope this helps, and happy styling!
02 January, 2012
new year's resolutions
1. spend more time reading. last year, i spent so much time on tumblr and not enough time reading. i only realized how much i miss over the christmas break. i've recieved so many great fashion books this christmas and i can't wait to read them all (and expect a break down soon)
2. post more often. pretty self explanatory but i love posting on here but i never really no what to write and i feel like no one really cares so i don't. however, during 2012 i will post more often and make this my personal lookbook:)
3. be more adventurous. after my experimental(to say the least) new year's eve, i've realized that i haven't had all the fun i can have over the years. so this year i will try to be more spontaneous and daring with my style and with people.
4. make new friends. i've been feeling rather lonely recently....
5. give up chocolate. its only the second day and i already broke this one....better luck next year?
hope you have a great year and 2012 is everything you deserve and more! :)
2. post more often. pretty self explanatory but i love posting on here but i never really no what to write and i feel like no one really cares so i don't. however, during 2012 i will post more often and make this my personal lookbook:)
3. be more adventurous. after my experimental(to say the least) new year's eve, i've realized that i haven't had all the fun i can have over the years. so this year i will try to be more spontaneous and daring with my style and with people.
4. make new friends. i've been feeling rather lonely recently....
5. give up chocolate. its only the second day and i already broke this one....better luck next year?
hope you have a great year and 2012 is everything you deserve and more! :)
fashion resolutions, 2012
I don't ever make New Year's resolutions. Only in class when teachers force me to- though I think the last time was grade 3. Despite its title (purely for conventional purposes), I've compiled a to-do list for the fashion student in me.
1. If I won't cut it, I'll try new ways to style my hair. I've never been to a hair salon or had professional styling in my life, but I love my hair as it is without layers. Usually, I wear it down with a variety of side, off-centre, and centre parts. This year, mastering (the art of braiding) spontaneous hairdos to match my spontaneous style when I need to will be one of my goals.
2. Stylish lounging. Out of family habit, I tend to strip my day clothes immediately upon returning home in favour of comfy pj pants and an oversized tee. (I mean, how else are we supposed to use those gigantic unisex shirts from marathons, summer camp, and gym class uniforms?) Can I look put-together and sophisticated at home? I want to be able to answer the door like, "nbd, I'm in pjs".
3. Wear all white. I'm loving this clean, crisp (anti-don't-wear-white-after-Labour-Day) look for year-round. Even though it's these models are donning monochromatic neutral outfits, they would definitely stand out in a crowd. Unlike gothic black or rainy grey, Monochromatic white gives off a very minimalist vibe.
4. Keep up. I rarely watch runway shows (and when I do, only on YouTube) or read magazines. Instead, I'm frequently trapped in the non-idea of suburban fashion: pseudo-brand names (wtf is a lululemon, really), "hipster" boolah (wtf does "boolah" even mean), and dressing to fit in rather than stand out (wheretf did we replace unique with u-need-to-look-like-everyone-else). I'll look out for inspiring big city street style, and maybe even runway trends. Who knows?
5. And lastly, take better photos. I've put off getting a nice camera (and lens) until now. At the very least, I'll take more shots outside, as to spare you the view of awkward closet doors and door stop thing (you know what I'm talking about).
Your turn: what resolutions have you made for the new year? Comment!
1. If I won't cut it, I'll try new ways to style my hair. I've never been to a hair salon or had professional styling in my life, but I love my hair as it is without layers. Usually, I wear it down with a variety of side, off-centre, and centre parts. This year, mastering (the art of braiding) spontaneous hairdos to match my spontaneous style when I need to will be one of my goals.
2. Stylish lounging. Out of family habit, I tend to strip my day clothes immediately upon returning home in favour of comfy pj pants and an oversized tee. (I mean, how else are we supposed to use those gigantic unisex shirts from marathons, summer camp, and gym class uniforms?) Can I look put-together and sophisticated at home? I want to be able to answer the door like, "nbd, I'm in pjs".
3. Wear all white. I'm loving this clean, crisp (anti-don't-wear-white-after-Labour-Day) look for year-round. Even though it's these models are donning monochromatic neutral outfits, they would definitely stand out in a crowd. Unlike gothic black or rainy grey, Monochromatic white gives off a very minimalist vibe.
4. Keep up. I rarely watch runway shows (and when I do, only on YouTube) or read magazines. Instead, I'm frequently trapped in the non-idea of suburban fashion: pseudo-brand names (wtf is a lululemon, really), "hipster" boolah (wtf does "boolah" even mean), and dressing to fit in rather than stand out (wheretf did we replace unique with u-need-to-look-like-everyone-else). I'll look out for inspiring big city street style, and maybe even runway trends. Who knows?
5. And lastly, take better photos. I've put off getting a nice camera (and lens) until now. At the very least, I'll take more shots outside, as to spare you the view of awkward closet doors and door stop thing (you know what I'm talking about).
Your turn: what resolutions have you made for the new year? Comment!
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