29 June, 2012

feel so close +minimalist packing for a 9 day trip


(an outfit from a couple weeks ago)

sunnies: claire's
romper: roxy
blazer: mendocino
wedges: nine west

Off to the wild west today--well, not quite yet, first we're going to Banff National Park and the Columbia ice fields. I just finished packing everything into a backpack (much to the disappointment of all you fashionistas out there). Less is more, and not even I am willing to go hiking in 4" heels, thank you. Here's what I'm bringing for the 9-day excursion, in case you're interested:

three tank tops (these double as pjs after being worn twice--locate a laundromat nearby or sink wash)
a flowy top (can be dressed up or down)
a blouse (to layer with in case it gets cold)
a pair of jeans
a pair of denim shorts
a pair of khaki capris
a flowy maxi dress (which can be knotted to varying lengths)
a swim suit (for the hot springs/hotel pool)
a faux leather jacket

three necklaces (chosen wisely, haha) and a couple of rings (probably unnecessary)
a 2-in-1 belt (so it can be worn around the waist or hips)
a hairbrush, bobby pins, hair elastics, and a giant hair clip
a little makeup (mascara, lipstick)
toiletries (moisturizer, perfume, etc.)

a set of pjs
as many bras, socks, and underwear as you need
a pair of sandals
a pair of sneakers (wear the pair of shoes which take up the most space on the plane)

sunnies
a side-sling purse and/or wallet (don't forget your ID)
cell phone, ipod, camera (and all chargers)
a book (I'm bringing eat, pray, love by Elizabeth Gilbert)
a couple pens and a sharpie
notepad (or journal, if you write a lot)
gum (peppermint, always)
a refillable water bottle
a pack of travel-size Kleenex and safety pins (very handy)
sunscreen and bug spray


... and I'll be back in a week with a cowboy hat! for now, I present to you the anthem of summer 2012.

27 June, 2012

keep your head up











skirt: ooyoo

top: 5|48

as promised, here is my skirt outfit! i pared it with an old studded tee i got a saks and a couple necklaces. i love how breezy the skirt is and how it moves when i walk :) i wish i could have captured it but it was so incredibly humid that day and i had tons of reviewing to do....hope you have a great weekend!

take a walk

blouse: liz claiborne (from mom's closet)
pink shorts: jacob (a pop of colour)
wide belt: thrifted (though I'm not too fond of snakes)
necklace, ring: gift (had these for over five years now)
studded clogs: bcbgeneration (scored these for $20 at winners)

23 June, 2012

black and white

just some quick outfit pictures before my friend picked me up for school.







jeans: lucky brand
shirt: costa blanca (thinking of changing the buttons as a mini diy)

21 June, 2012

new in

{dress: black}





{skirt: ooyoo}





{dress: diva nera}





recent purchases i made at one of my favourite stores, mendocino. expect to see the skirt in an outfit extremely soon!