Look: Going in Circles

what I am wearing:
dress: Banana Republic (seen here)
cardigan: Anne Klein (really old - vintage now)
shoes: Banana Republic (seen below and here)
bag: Cole Haan
accessories: diamond earrings, Banana Republic bracelet (old; details below)

I love this cuff bracelet. I can't remember exactly when I got it but it matched the circles in the dress.

I always go for comfort before trend when it comes to shoes. And these BR pumps has both. The elastic straps give the illusion of traditional mary janes and the 4" stacked heels are just perfect. I've gone shopping in these shoes and my feet did not hurt a bit.

This dress is one of the sale items I got with the additional 30% off a couple of weeks ago. What do you think? Not bad huh? The only thing I do not like about it are the pleats in front that makes you look chunky in the middle. A belt will probably take care of it.


Happy Monday lovelies!!!

Look: Purple day

what I am wearing:
top: Banana Republic
skirt: Ann Taylor
shoes: Prada (also here and here)
bag: BCBG Max Azria
accessories: Ann Taylor

A really busy week for me - both school and work. Too much to do with so little time. I need a vacation - a really long one. I'm supposed to go to New York the weekend after next to watch the premiere of my cousin's movie but with everything going on I'm not sure I can go - we'll see - I might still go - but I am sooo tired... and sooo sleepy....

Is there a place you'd rather be right now? Or something you'd rather be doing?

Yay Part 3!

I've had a couple of posts about lemonades last year and this award is definitely not like those =)

It's such an honor to receive this award from Hanako66 of Through The Looking Glass...
Please check her blog. It is awe-inspiring!!!



Thank you so much!!!!

Here are the rules:
1) Put the lemonade award logo on your blog or post.
2) List and link your nominees within your post.
3) Let them know they have received the award by leaving a comment on their blog.

I pass this award onto the following fabulous blogs that I really enjoy reading!

Ida of Rougemarie
Paige of Life is. Lovely.
Nicole Marie of La Mia Vita.
Isabelle of je m'appelle isabelle
Dana of Deco Love

Congratulations my dears!!

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Spring break is over and I'm now back to reality. Midterms II is on Wednesday so I have spent considerable amount of time this weekend preparing for my exams. Just another semester and it is all finally over! So, you probably will not hear from me until after my Wednesday exams. Wish me luck!

Have a great week ahead lovelies!

spring is HERE!

Yay! It's the first day of spring and I am so ready for it! It's my favorite season apart from fall. So this weekend I'm scheduled to do some spring cleaning in my closet. And of course, more room in the closet means more clothes, no?

Anyway, here are some dresses I am eying at Urban Outfitters. It has been awhile since I shopped there and I was really surprised by the number of dresses that I liked.

I love the feminine details in this one - flowy ruffles, subtle floral fabric ($88.00 here).

I love the flutter sleeves and embroidered neckline in this Dolce Vita dress ($188. here). It will also be perfect for summer.

I love the pop of yellow underneath the cutout detailing in this one. ($68.00 here)

These last 2 dresses I really like...

The combination of the deep-V neckline, the smocked waist and the puff sleeves is calling my name ($98.00 here).

This one I think is hip. I love the subtle embroidery, smock details and curved hem. Hmmm the possibilities of how i would wear it is endless... ($158.00 here)

What do you think about these dresses? You like? or not so much?


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Have a great weekend lovelies!

Look: the Wrap Dress

Happy St. Patricks day!

The pictures were taken tonight, after dinner. I should probably take pictures in the morning when the light is so much better or I can grab the manual and read the camera's features =). But for now, I'll have to make do with these =(

what i am wearing:
wrap dress: Banana Republic
shoes: Manolo Blahnik (on sale here)
accessories: gold/pearl necklace and earrings,
multiple gold, black and white pearls and black crystal bracelets
bag: Adrienne Vittadini

I am not a big fan of the wrap dress - I always think that it will only look good on women with curvier body type which I obviously do not have. But then I thought "why not give it a try?". So this dress was one of my weekend shopping purchase. I liked the black and beige color and the pattern is subtle. Instead of wearing black pumps, I opted to wear nude shoes and nude tote bag. I kept the accessories minimal and simple.

Trivia: DVF designed the very first wrap dress in 1973 (more )

Is there a fashion trend or style that you shy away from?

jump start Monday

How was your weekend?

Mine was eventful. Dinner out on Friday night, Saturday I met my dear friends Trixie and Rodgin at the Town Center. We shopped a little - got really good deals at Banana Republic since they sent us coupons for additional 30% off. Wouldn't miss that of course so I went home with a couple of cute dresses and a top. (You all probabaly guess it by now that I shop there and BCBG a lot.) When I'm with them, Starbucks is always a part of the itinerary. It's always good to see them as I always have tons of fun. Rodgin is such a darling and he always cracks me up. He is the most talented pianist ever! Trixie is the sweetest and keeps me in check. =)

Saturday didn't end there, off I went to dreaded Home Depot for my garden essentials. Yes my dear - I had to replace some of the plants that didn't make it through the winter. Not my cup of tea but I had too since I already received a notice from the HOA. My gardener had gone AWOL and I will not risk getting another notice =(. I am still not done! Sunday was spent doing the same thing and we managed to finish planting the new flowers and bushes. Then comes mulching - but this time instead of mulch, I decided to use the red lava rocks. Hmmm.... it was already dark by the time we finished so I don't know how it will look in the morning. I miss living in a town home where I do not have to worry about landscaping! I'll take a picture when all the rocks have been laid down. I was so tired and proud of the work we've done that I ended up rewarding myself with 2 slices of cheesecake and another dessert...

So, I hope your weekend was less "physical" than mine ;-)

Anyway, it's Monday again and this video got me cracking up and thought I'd share it with you all - Happy Monday!

Look: Stripes and Denim

what i am wearing:
blue striped top: Banana Republic
wide leg jeans: BCBG Max Azria
belt: Michael Kors
platform sandals: Bakers
accessories: Kate Spade necklace (seen here in a different color); multiple gold bangles; diamond earrings


Have you seen Barneys NY's Spring/Summer '09 catalog? I am so lusting over the Lanvin Triple Strap Grosgrain Bow Sandals.

www.lanvin.com

Have a great weekend lovelies!

Look: In the mood for sandals...

For the past few days our weather is in the high 70s low 80s which is just perfect! It gave me a reason to wear these platform sandals.

What I am wearing:
flutter sleeve belted dress: Banana Republic
sweater: Anthropologie
accessories: multiple gold bangles, diamond earings
light tan sandals: Bakers (on sale here)

On a different note, did any of you watch The City? How gorgeous was Whitney's silk olive jacket? Oh, and I learned a new word from gorgeous Olivia - "multipletude"! ;-)

I hope you're all having a great week!

Friday night dinner...

Last night we went to dinner with friends to celebrate The Mr.'s birthday at Biscottis. The food was really good but the dessert was even better. Their Chocolate Truffle cake was to die for!



After dinner, we then proceeded to The Brick for some wine, coffee and cheese plate. Meet Trixie my dearest gal pal and shopping buddy. She also loves purses and shoes, Oh you should see her vast collection!


It was a bit chilly outside thus the coat and sweater in our picture. This is what I was wearing:

dress: Metropark
jeans: Citizens of Humanity
strappy heels: Bruno Magli - Cervia
accessories: BCBG link bracelet, hoop earings
bag: BCBG MaxAzria (on sale here)

For more inspiration on wearing dress with jeans check out Maegan's blog here.

Enjoy your weekend lovelies!

A day in the office...

Taking a break from a hectic schedule...

What I am wearing:

top: Banana Republic
belt: Baker's
wide leg pants: BCBG MaxAzria (seen here in black)
shoes: Diane Von Furstenberg
accessories: White House Black Market
bag: Bally (details below)
coat: Tulle (Nordstrom)

The bag was one of my good buys last year. I'm not a big fan of bags that screams the "logo" of anything, but this one is very subtle and I love the touches of pink with the gray.

Oh excuse the hair, i still need practice with my new curling iron =) (and prevent finger burns!)

Time flies so fast, it's weekend again.

Enjoy your day my dahlings!