black & yellow, black & yellow....

VEST COAT: FOREVER 21; DRESS: H&M; NECKLACE: TOUS; OTK BOOTS: ALDO

DRESS: AKA NY; NECKLACE: UNKNOWN; SHOES: ALDO

PARTY TIME.

I've been waiting for an opportunity to sport my bumble bee dress from H&M. I usually don't look good in yellow, but this one seems to flatter my skin tone well. Sporting my new highlighted tresses, slap on a textured vest coat and OTK boots and I'm good to go! :) Off to DBGB we go to celebrate a belated birthday!

My Argentinian Dress Code

DRESS: H&M; BAG: VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON; SUNGLASSES: PRADA

I've always been an easy traveller but I suppose "easy" is relatively subjective (J balked at the fact that I brought 4 pairs of shoes to this trip!). I tend to pick outfits that are easy to pack ie. no ironing required and easy to layer (in case of a change in temps). I also make it a point to bring at least 1 pair of flats, 1 pair of sneakers/walking shoes, 1 pair of heels and a pair of flipflops.

Depending on the weather, my must-haves for travelling include: Jeggings, a black cardi of sorts, shorts, a night-time dinner/date dress, white & black tshirts/tank tops, an all occasion purse, black leggings and accessories! But being in Buenos Aires during January gave me the opportunity to bust out of Summer favourites! My maxi dress, my silk romper, my lace skort and to make use of my mum's vintage LV shoulder purse! A perfect fit for my camera, guide book & wallet :)

TSHIRT: OLD NAVY; BLACK LACE SKORT: BAREFOOT CONTESSA (VANCOUVER BOUTIQUE); FLAT: PRUNE (BUENOS AIRES STORE)

SILK ROMPER: ARMANI EXCHANGE; SNEAKERS: CONVERSE; 

NECKLACE: FOREVER21; RUFFLE DRESS: ZARA

WEDGE SANDALS: SAM EDELMAN

TOP: UNBRANDED FROM MARSHALLS; MAGENTA SHORTS: VICTORIA'S SECRET

TOP: MANGO; SKORT: BAREFOOT CONTESSA

The holidays are almost here!

It's kinda crazy that we're already almost in December which means that Christmas is basically less than a month away. Which also means Christmas presents need to be bought and my bank account will be depleted. I suppose it also doesn't help that J & I are going on vacation in January too. But you only live once and as my Dad says: "Money is just a piece of paper if you don't use it". So here I am using it! I've tackled most of my Christmas list already, thanks to some early planning and that trip to Woodbury Commons helped.

Today, J & I took a stroll on the famous Fifth Ave to brainstorm ideas for gifts for our loved ones after a hefty but delicious brunch at db modern bistro. We needed the walk after a meal like that which included duck confit croque monsieurs & quiche lorraine. Mmmm...it was so gooood!

SUNNIES: PRADA; SWEATER: JCREW CASHMERE; TUNIC (UNSEEN): TALULA; COAT: LE CHATEAU; RIDING TIGHTS: RW & CO; BOOTS: KENNETH COLE REACTION; BAG: UNKNOWN BRAND FROM IDEELI.COM ; BORROWED BF SCARF: MASSIMO DUTTI

THE UNFORTUNATE CLOSURE OF TAKASHIMAYA, MAKES ROOM FOR A FOREVER 21 

 BENDELS' WINDOWS

BARNEYS' WINDOWS

I hope you all had an awesome American Thanksgiving weekend because I sure did. I had to work in store on Black Friday (which was utter madness @ 7am mind you!) so I told myself I needed a weekend to do absolutely nothing and I made sure I did just that. Oh, with the exception of getting my hair done :) But that was just a few hours in the chair doing absolutely nothing so that counts! I also ate and ate and ate and ate so its back to the gym this week :) 

Hallo-ween

MY SENORITA & I!

Halloween this year was totally last minute. I was originally going to go as Cookie Monster but due to the lack of solid plans, I kept putting off buying my costume online. Hence, the outfit you see above which simply consists of my cheongsam, big beehive hair & jade accessories. Total cost = $0! The same goes for J who slapped on a 3 piece suit (which he's never worn) and a fedora and Voila! Old Shanghai or you could say we were trying to do a Suzie Wong look or a Tai-Tai & her man/driver/bodyguard...Hahahaha! Sorry babe :)

Regardless the night was filled with candy, drinks & Korean supper. YUM!

It's getting chilly...time to bust out the (faux) fur

VEST: LE CHATEAU; SWEATER: UNIQLO; DRESS: H&M; BOOTS: DV BY DOLCE VITA

Tdot - I like :)

Despite actually being sick while in Toronto, I had a brilliant time. It was one of those weekends which had the perfect mix of partying, chilling, sleeping & eating and it couldn't have been better. Except for the weather, it could have been warmer. I was NOT prepared for freezing nights whilst strolling Nuit Blanche. But it was a good time and we had a fabulous host, who let me sleep on an amazing memory foam mattress which probably helped me feel better to go party at night :) 

SATIN PANTS: FOREVER21; DENIM SHIRT: AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS; KNIT BLAZER: CLUB MONACO; BAG: BALENCIAGA; FLATS: DOLCE VITA

Hope your weekend wasn't as cold but just as much fun as mine. I'm looking to spend more weekends in Toronto! Whee!

PS: How did it all of a sudden become October? :P

Euro Revisited

Summer's basically over with the weather turning chilly and me having to actually wear layers now. I welcome Fall but I thought I'd recap my European Summer & some of the outfits I rocked. A tip to all travellers: LAYER

FRANKFURT SOLO WITH APFELWEIN

OBERAMMERGAU

MUNCHEN

ROMA

MY HANDY DANDY TRAVEL ITEMS:

UNIQLO grey skinny straight jeans;

Converse Lite Sneakers;
American Apparel V-Neck Tees;
a pair of snakeskin black flats;

coral red BR shorts;

UNIQLO harem pants in olive

Black tights;
A blazer;
A boyfriend cardigan;
An over the shoulder bag;
Wide black belt;
White tailored vest;

Big shades (in the form of sunnies or a hat!)

Here's to Summer vacations next year.

i almost forgot!

I had one last Ohio outfit post I completely forgot about. I wore this for my "graduation" day from my Training program. I've always loved the concept of mixing prints & patterns, particularly, florals. The key is to keep the prints within the same colour family or complementary colours.

BLOUSE: JCREW; BELT: HERMES; PENCIL SKIRT: FOREVER21; PUMPS: GEOX

I've been lagging behind on outfit posts but I assure you once get out of my lazy weekend phase, I'll be back on the wagon! :) PS: I need to do something about my hair, I've realised every photo I've got it tied in a bun (I blame Ohio's hot/humid weather) Needless to say, I've got an appointment for a trim & colour due this weekend :) Whee!!

Anchor an outfit with a blazer

Being in Columbus, Ohio for 7 weeks for training I've got a limited closet selection. A black blazer anchors anything down for work. Ohio is HOT in the summer, so I packed lots of light-weight, wrinkle-free patterned dresses but sometimes it isn't the most office appropriate. I threw on a blazer, rocked a floral pin and a pair of nude heels (another wardrobe staple) and Voilá! I'm ready for work!

BLAZER: ZARA, DRESS: FOREVER21, PUMPS: COLE HAAN

Ohio grass is greener...?

BEADED CARDIGAN: ANN TAYLOR LOFT, TANK: BANANA REPUBLIC, TRIBAL SKIRT: FOREVER21, WEDGE SANDALS: SAM EDELMAN

The Sam Edelman zebra wedges were the highlight of my roommate & my week - We found these current season platform wedges at Marshalls on Clearance! Just 2 weeks ago, we were eyeing them in Nordstroms and lo & behold, Marshalls had them! I've worn them for a full day of work and they are incredibly comfy and perfect for the Manhattan pavement :) My room mate got them both in leopard and zebra! She couldn't resist! Now if only there were a Marshalls in Manhattan....and a Home Goods (also known as Winners & Home Sense for my fellow Canadians!). Don't knock your off-price retailers...you never know what you might find!