haute like wasabi

i'm back!

2012-02-09T23:26:00.000-05:00

i'm back drinking the blogger juice.

i'm finally starting to settle in and get familiar with NYC. i walk really fast and have become immune to loud noises. it's much colder than the winters i'm use to in florida, but i love this city. NYC and i are still honeymooning.

today was the first official day for Fall 2012 NYFW. in love with the moody layers of Kimberly Ovitz. but also confused with all the 'hair' accessories.

love.

ummm... what? excuse me? is that a beard to go with that dress?

whatever. the designer herself is just flippin her hair back and forth. i forgive. she's adorable. check out those red nails. rawr.

(k. ovitz pics via style.com)

moving to tumblr!

2011-10-27T19:40:00.002-04:00

i'm going to drink the tumblr-kool-aid for a while. visit me there :)

http://hautelikewasabi.tumblr.com/

tape art

2011-10-24T19:48:00.000-04:00

obsessed with this room featured on refinery 29. obsessed. it shows what a little imagination can do. bravo!

in love

2011-10-19T22:08:00.000-04:00

in love. i shall start my wishful thinking fund now.

trashy. i mean it.

2011-10-13T18:59:00.000-04:00

wtf was Louboutin thinking when he made this bag? oh, that's right: trash.

this is not okay.

did i do that?

2011-10-11T19:26:00.000-04:00

saw this on buzzfeed today. amazeballs.

bananas.

2011-10-02T14:33:00.000-04:00

if i had this celine bag in my life, i think i'd be complete.

huff and puff

2011-09-20T21:18:00.000-04:00

this OAK candle is so intense. there are four aromas. and one scent is suppose to be a lovely mix of tar, gasoline, alcohol and paint thinner... here is the site for the bold and insane.

god bless america

2011-09-13T19:47:00.001-04:00

obsessed with justin timberlake and amanda seyfriend's shoot for W's october issue.

other news i just signed up to visit the 9/11 memorial in NY. first available time to visit is november 2! really excited to see it, even though i know i will be crying like a baby. thank you to all those that took part on 9/11 and thank you to all those that still fight today. my thoughts are always with you and your loved ones.

NYFW, so far

2011-09-10T11:15:00.000-04:00

i'm here. in NY. for fashion week. Fashion's night out was totally crazy. in not a good way. the idea of bringing fashion to the public is amazing, but the hassle and craziness requites 3 tequila shots, minimum.

here are some of my favies from the 2 days of NYFW thus far:

gary graham, nahm

peter som

cushine et ochs, yigal azrousel

jason wu

[ all images from style.com]

hello fall

2011-09-05T23:21:00.000-04:00

what better way to welcome fall than with this sexy photo of Rupert Grint and Tom Felton from the Band of Outsider's lookbook:

yigal optic color block dress

2011-08-31T22:19:00.000-04:00

as you all know, i love yigal azrouel. i've been stalking the optic-color block dress from their spring 2011 season and to my sad heart, i could no longer find it on their website.

so i'm sending out the SOS. any ideas were to track down this baby?

[style.com]

karl lagerfeld for macys

2011-08-28T13:28:00.000-04:00

i never doubt chanel. but i had great hesitation for karl lagerfeld's collaboration with macys out later this month. though the pieces don't have the same luxury as chanel, there are a few pieces that i wouldn't mind adding to my wardrobe.

tweed zipper dress, $129

tweed collared dress, $129

black shorts, $79

[image source: instyle]

other news: i just came back from walking my dog. hurricane/tropical storm irene knocked over some branches, but NY is still upright.

it's all about the dress

2011-08-20T15:40:00.000-04:00

just moved into my new apartment this week. ah, it has been a journey. my uhaul was broken into in florence, south carolina. what did they steal? my gps and my ginger ale. what? i now have an extreme love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with ikea brooklyn.

for now, i'll leave you with pictures of celebrity weddings. since ms. (soon to be mrs.) kim kardashian is getting hitched today!

[image source: celebrity bride guide, real simple]

missoni for target

2011-08-10T15:38:00.000-04:00

target household items always have a place in my heart. especially those with designer collaborations. i want all of the items below. all of them, even the bike. i could learn to bike in the NY streets in heels. (okay, but the bike would look fabulous in my studio). fashionologie released the full lookbook here.

gimme something shiny

2011-08-09T12:30:00.000-04:00

a girl can never have enough jewelry. this is what is in my current dream cart on shopbop:

elizabeth and james

lulu frost

serefina

iosselliani

dannijo

[images all from shopbop]

mila kunis

2011-08-07T23:51:00.001-04:00

she is my girl-crush at the moment. and a total badass.

she even chews out russian reporters. see here.

rainbow brite

2011-07-29T12:44:00.000-04:00

current inspiration board, i'm trying to soak up the rainbow.

[image source: various, stockholm streetstyle, nobody knows marc, atlantic-pacific]

nail-spiration

2011-07-26T12:12:00.000-04:00

i love nail polish. i just wish i had the talent and patience to pull off these nail masterpieces, because i always feel weird getting a manicure. i use my hands a lot, so my manicures will not last more than 24 hours.

[image source: refinery 29]

crystal clear

2011-07-18T14:57:00.003-04:00

i'm so excited with my new apartment, moving day is rapidly approaching. i'm getting really into clear furniture. at first i thought it looks very uncomfortable. but they are really starting to grow on me. super modern and clean lines.

other things i'm lusting over: this adorable dog house, or rather doghaus, from bowhaus nyc.

my dog would really be adorable in it, n'est pas?

emma watson

2011-07-12T08:47:00.002-04:00

yes, i am a potter-head. i love it all: the books, the movies, the theme park. in honor of the final installment of the movie saga, i wanted to document emma watson's looks over the last 8 movie premieres:

2001: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone London premiere

2002: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets London premiere

2003: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban London premiere

2005: Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire NY premiere

2007: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix LA premiere

2009: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince NY premiere

2010: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 London premiere

2011: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 London premiere

[images source: yahoo]

closet full of clothes

2011-07-10T02:15:00.002-04:00

it's a saturday night and i am attempting to organize some more. my life has become a joke lately with all this packing. but to be more accurate, my day is spent mostly sleeping. can you blame me? my old job where 12 hour days were standard, my body is getting use to this sleeping habit.

thank you to all those comments from the previous post. my update: i have sold some of my stuff at a local store, the rest i'm letting my friends go through, then will donate. you're welcome miami goodwill. goal is to be packed by next friday.

pictures below are proof that my closet is taking over my life.

a solid 1/3 of my dresses are black

hello way-too-many white button downs.

i need a better organization system.

i also wanted to introduce my new favorite shoes! oh, alaia. these are beyond gorgeous and it was love at first sight. obviously, i will be living off pb&j sandwiches for the rest of the month. worth it? hell yes.

help me

2011-07-06T11:07:00.000-04:00

as i am planning this move... i need to get rid of a lot of my clothes. any advice on cleaning out your closet? selling your stuff? donating?

sadly, i have more clothes than i would like to admit that have never been worn. poor clothes. any advice would be great!

confessions

2011-07-03T19:17:00.005-04:00

as i am slowly beginning to pack, i am discovering items that i have bought and sadly never worn. confessions of a shopaholic here.

just returned this jacket that i bought a month ago and now regretting returning it. but i didn't love it... so it's better right? i hope someone agrees... love this jacket when it's open, unsure when you button it. it kinda makes me look preggers, which is never good. a jacket only good when opened is a waste... right?

EDIT: i ended up re-buying it this morning. oops. had to add it to my growing yigal collection.

[source: yigal]

i'm in a new york state of mind

2011-06-26T16:06:00.000-04:00

ah! so, i'm FINALLY moving to the big city. ready to be broke and living off of pb&j sandwiches. signed on a small studio in west village and now i've been consumed with organization and how i'm going to decorate the new place. here are some various inspiration pictures i've saved from different websites.

CFDA awards

2011-06-08T14:42:00.001-04:00

some of my favorites from this year's CFDA awards.

MKA: duh. loving their bags.

if i had miranda kerr's body, i'd wear this too.

i just love this. navy suits are seriously underrated.

[image source: yahoo]

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wanted: ultimate shoe closet

2011-05-24T17:30:00.002-04:00

i am obsessed with organization. sometimes a little too obsessed. (my first closet post here.) if blessed with the storage space, square footage and credit limit, the ultimate shoe closet would be one of my first home-rennovations.

until then, pictures of these lucky ladies' closets will have to suffice.

[jessica alba]

[mariah carey]

[khloe kardashian]

[even hubby, lamar odom, has a sweet closet]

[judy aldridge]
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prabal gurung for j.crew

2011-05-19T15:13:00.000-04:00

just when i thought i couldn't love j.crew more. prabal gurung decides to do a collaboration. i'm dying and gone to j.crew heaven.

[j.crew]

summer scarves

2011-05-17T20:35:00.004-04:00

i'm such a fan of summer scarves (or scarves in general). it's something easy and light to brighten up any outfit. here are some scarves on my current wishlist:

anthropologie

Madewell via Shopbop

urban outfitters

and here's me with two friends on the Met steps during a recent visit to NY!

[scarf: elizabeth gillett, skirt and shirt: j.crew]

alexis mabille

2011-05-15T11:32:00.000-04:00

i'm a sucker for gossip girl. that's the only reason the CW is probably still in business. i fell in love with a recent alexis mabille couture dress blair wore.

[image source: GG style guide]

2010 fall couture

[image source: style.com]

a glimpse of the future

2011-05-11T16:36:00.000-04:00

1. i live in florida.
2. it's not even summer.
3. but these fall h&m looks make me super excited of what's to come this year.

[image source: refinery 29]

birthday suit

2011-05-10T21:10:00.000-04:00

so, my birthday has come and gone. birthdays past the age of 21 aren't as eventful as they use to be. my birthday last year was pretty tame too. i blame it always falling within exam week. even though i am not in school, i pretty much celebrate on cinco de mayo - few days prior to my joyeux anniversaire. i can't complain to a day dedicated to tequila and sombreros. this year, i took the low-key approach and had a seaside dinner with the beau.

[dress: zara, bag: chanel]

[watch: michael kors, bracelet: chan luu]

can't complain. the sunset was beautiful.

met costume gala

2011-05-02T22:41:00.003-04:00

to be at the met gala is any fashion girl's dream come true. surprisingly, my favorites were not my typical inspirational fashion icons, except SJP is always one of my faves. nice surprise from these young ladies.

ashley greene in donna karen

anna in custom chanel

mia wasikowska in thakoon

SJP in mcqueen

taylor swift in j mendel

gisele in mcqueen

[image source: people and ny mag]

funny story about the mcqueen dress above... i actually had a replica made of this dress in 2006 for my debut, which is the filipino equivalent of a sweet sixteen. mcqueen had my heart even before his fall 2005 collection.

All Hail McQueen

2011-04-29T17:23:00.003-04:00

I must be the millionth blogger to blog about Kate's dress. Or rather Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. But I must applaud her decision to go with a Sarah Burton number. Though I wish the dress was a little more fashion forward - you know, more McQueen. It's Princess Catherine's day and she looks stunning.

[images from Yahoo!]

I want Kate's sister's dress. and her body.

bikini season

2011-04-12T22:24:00.002-04:00

yes. it's here. i always have mixed emotions about this time of year. i was pretty faithful going to the gym for two weeks. then kind of stopped. i love the playtime in the sun whether on the beach or pool - though i am through and through more of a poolside-gal. i argue my huge drawer of bikinis through being a florida girl for over 20 years. i am dying for any of these mara hoffman bikinis.

[images: polyvore]

but what did i end up buying? something black, of course.

[image: free people]

congrats ashley - CDFA nominee

2011-03-21T14:49:00.000-04:00

CDFA "New Talent" nominee - Ashley Olsen - looking oh so posh in her pretty-in-pink suit.

image source: T Magazine

living the good life - stephanie winston wolkoff

2011-03-14T11:46:00.000-04:00

with a name that involves "winston," you can't really go wrong. stephanie winston wolkoff is living the good life and i am damned jealous. fitting chanel purses into birkins. i only wish i could have that problem.

images: the coveteur

genius

2011-03-06T19:55:00.000-05:00

completely obsessed. alber elbaz is a genius.

style.com

kiss me

2011-03-05T23:10:00.001-05:00

i love nail art. so, when i stumbled upon this lip art... i fell in love.

images: refinery29

Dear Valentine

2011-02-11T11:32:00.002-05:00

dear valentine. don't give me flowers or chocolate. i'll take this.

barneys

head-over-nails

2011-02-10T16:01:00.000-05:00

lovin alexa chung's nails. great start to NYFW2011.

refinery29

united nude

2011-02-04T14:22:00.000-05:00

just bought these babies. i can't wait for them to arrive. fingers crossed they fit properly.

united nude pump

SAG winners

2011-02-01T17:36:00.002-05:00

here are some of my favorite looks from the SAG awards:

and some of the worst:

[all images from yahoo!]

perfect button down

2011-01-30T22:51:00.000-05:00

i'm on the search for the perfect button down. breezy, easy, cool.

ASOS - Mardi Jeudi

Madewell - Silk Bromley

J. Crew - Lacey Tuxedo

Forever 21 - Button Tab Boyfriend

TopShop - Peach Grandad

Elizabeth and James - Malcom

What's your favorite?

work work work

2011-01-23T19:27:00.000-05:00

work has made me neglect myself. my precious shoes and clothes have been not been touched since 2010. my hair has hardly been down and feels strange out of it's normal ponytail. it's time for a change and to revamp my closet. tonight i am arming myself with a five hour energy and vowing to donate/sell everything i have not touched in a year. wish me luck.

here's a picture of my two boys. it's joben so precious?! he's obviously the cutest puppy.

[dress: lanvin x h&m; shoes: louboutin; bracelet: chan luu]

2011 resolution

2011-01-03T17:58:00.000-05:00

i want to jazz up my wardrobe and experiment with prints. we'll see how long it will last. i do love my grey shirts.

[image source: refinery 29]

perfect winter outfit

2010-12-20T10:33:00.000-05:00

this outfit is flawless.

image source: refinery 29

awkward/fierce family photos

2010-12-16T15:10:00.000-05:00

ummm... all the kardashians are looking fierce in their christmas photo. but it still gives me the feeling that it should be in the "awkward family photos" album. just saying.

[image source: yahoo]

hello weekend

2010-11-20T17:30:00.000-05:00

[image source unknown]

doesn't she look fierce? i don't know her. i forgot where this picture came from. but this is my inspiration for the weekend.

refinery 29 did a hilarious piece on how to become a famous fashion blogger. check it out.

also, have you checked out boutiques.com?!? i foresee it becoming highly addictive. leave it to google to maximize a shopping experience.

IMPROVD yourself

2010-11-11T21:56:00.000-05:00

Valentino Vettori and Sam Ben-Avraham are the genius behind the IMPROVD line. this line really speaks to me. luxurious fabrics, simple but chic cuts, and a slew of garments all in the gray/neutral family. i adore gray, charcoal, slate, you name it. i'm a fan of drab, which this line certainly is not. just throwing on one of these pieces will def get you noticed for all the right reasons.

all those leather jackets are so yummy, no? perfect amount of tough-chic-cool. go check out their website for more pictures and read their inspirational blog. i'm excited for their spring/summer line. fingers crossed for delicate, sheer fabrics.

statement bags

2010-11-10T09:53:00.001-05:00

imagine your reaction to this on the street. crazy advertising on bags.

[image source: wacky mania]

i got my kicks. or at least wish i got my kicks.

2010-11-08T22:20:00.000-05:00

i'm on an lanvin kick. and i want these kicks.

[image source: nordstrom]

lanvin

2010-11-02T18:45:00.002-04:00

it is no secret i love lanvin. i really, really want the "happy" bag for christmas. i know it's old news lanvin is collaborating with H&M. curses there are no H&M in south florida. perhaps i need to make the trip to orlando sometime soon.

[image: Racked NY]

really feeling this fun pink necklace from the collaboration. and i am not a "pink" girl.

[image: barneys]

how gorgeous is that "happy" bag? truly makes me happy.

edit: new store opened up in west palm beach! happy dance!

i solemnly swear i am up to no good

2010-10-25T22:40:00.004-04:00

i am obsessed with both harry potter and alexander mcqueen. french designer, Jany Temime, swears she didn't knock off this mcqueen dress circa 2008 for the upcoming movie. i smell lies. Jany needs some veritaserum.

images from refinery29

rose huntington whiteley

2010-10-18T14:15:00.000-04:00

new girl crush. rose huntington whiteley. modern fashionable lady, with a boho spirit.

all images from teenvogue.com

october, may you be filled with more updates

2010-10-11T17:46:00.000-04:00

paris fashion week. maybe parisian women are just born with a sense of style. or maybe there is some thing in the water in paris that make women look effortlessly chic. either way, i am obsessed.

images from refinery 29 and stockholm streetsyle

i sometimes remember to take pictures

2010-09-01T23:35:00.002-04:00

with the start of september, i'm trying to get all my floral-fix in. decided to do an outfit post since i haven't done one in forever...

[shirt: zara, shorts: a&f, bag: marni, shoes: j.campbell]

i know it's early but...

2010-08-29T15:08:00.002-04:00

santa... please let this appear by christmas on my doorstep.

[image source: jcrew.com]

i've been lusting after this pullover since the lookbook was released on style.com

[image source: style.com]

3.1 phillip lim F/W 2010

2010-08-28T14:23:00.001-04:00

so good.

[image source: style.com]

night meets day.

2010-08-26T11:23:00.000-04:00

favorite inspiration of the moment. mix of utilitarianism and sparkle. i love shiny things.

source: refinery 29

chanel khaki

2010-08-22T14:29:00.001-04:00

i'm a sucker for nail polish. i wear practically only neutrals and like to experiment with my nails. this is my current obsession, said to be released at chanel retailers on sept 10.

[image source]

the issue.

2010-08-21T03:24:00.000-04:00

september is just around the corner, so naturally the magazine issues are already on the stands. vogue is of course a staple. check out this post from refinery 29 where i got this post inspiration. with magazine subscriptions to three out of the four magazines featured, i will definitely have enough reading material for at least the first week.

[all images from refinery29.com]

of course i love elle's cover girl the most. n'uff said. even though they are all amazing ladies. but, i am looking forward to elle's justin beiber/kim kardashian spread.

did anyone watch eat, pray, love? i watched it with mah mama. we both read the book. it was okay. but perhaps i just had such high expectations because i loved the book oh-so-much.

i'm back! ... hopefully.

2010-08-17T00:14:00.003-04:00

i actually scored a job offer from my internship! so yay for being employed! dear readers, oh how i wish i could devote more time to blogging. i promise to try harder. here are more fall lusts a la shopbop:

alexander wang cowl neck sweater. i'm such a sucker for a.wang.

a. wang sydney backpack. this makes me almost want to go back to school.

a. wang diego bucket bag. i already own the rocco duffel... but i love this one as well!

elizabeth and james safari stripe laurent dress. just so casual cool.

kain label pocket tee. cause everyone needs a slouchy white tee.

pamela love's single picado necklace. it's tough-looking, and i like to pretend i'm tough.

mission in life.

2010-07-29T21:25:00.000-04:00

[image source: Olsens Anonymos]

this is basically what i wear everyday. gray shirt. jeans. wedges (or metallic flats). goal: to work out so i can look this good wearing it.

too early to think about fall

2010-07-22T22:58:00.002-04:00

just got all my august magazines in the mail. august means september is right around the corner. september means fall. and i'm thinking accessories.

here are my favorite picks from candy pratt price's fall selection.

[all images from style.com]

wtf was that ending?

2010-07-14T21:33:00.001-04:00

1. i normally dress more conservatively, but i love audrina's dress. audrina should re-dye her hair.

2. love kristin's dress as well. but wonder if the lace looks cheap up close.

3. lo is one of my favy-wavies of all the seasons.

4. how did stephanie get so skinny? i need her secret.

Lo's hair is lookin fierce.

Whitney! I want her legs. And look... Kelly found a brush and makeup.

ahh... season 1, teen vogue. i wish MTV could hook me up with a killer internship.

Laguna. This show made my hopes for high school soar, only to be vastly disappointed.

my own life can be summed up in one word: work. i hope to return to blogging sometime soon. many thanks to those that still read :)

behind the scenes of gilt groupe

2010-06-29T15:28:00.000-04:00

i am an online shopper. big time. i heart gilt. so when i discovered this article.... it just proves to never judge a book by its cover.

rawwr

2010-06-27T16:37:00.000-04:00

i love MK's bag.

source: olsens anonymous

new camera!

2010-06-14T21:00:00.001-04:00

yayy! i graduated! this is the dress i settled on, when i asked you guys for help. thank you so much for all your input!

[dress: all saints, shoes: louboutin]

I got an awesome camera for my birthday last month for my birthday :) here are some pics of around my apartment.

norman jean roy

2010-06-07T20:32:00.000-04:00

so with work, i look through endless number of photographers. and i am obsessed with all the fashion photography, for obvious reason. here was one of my favorites of the day: norman jean roy.

i want all the clothes in these pics too:

and i would like this body as well:

[source of all pics]

MKA

2010-06-03T22:46:00.001-04:00

so my obsession with the olsen twins is far from a secret. i love jason nocito's photos of MKA.

source

again, so sorry in the lack of updates! entering the real world is so physically exhausting. but i love my job so much :)

bang

2010-05-24T21:14:00.002-04:00

marc jacobs new fragrance. props to the name. he knows he's hot enough to be leading the campaign.

wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am.... or better yet... thank-you-sir.

source

where has the time gone?

2010-05-22T15:05:00.001-04:00

i just started working at an ad agency, and they have been really working me! so much to do, not enough time. i wish i had this cartier watch to keep me on track.

lite readings

2010-05-12T12:30:00.000-04:00

anna wintour

marc jacobs

tom ford

olivia palermo

[all images from refinery 29]

yellow rose

2010-05-04T19:12:00.003-04:00

so end of april/early may only means one thing: formals. my formal is called yellow rose. it took me forever to track down this bcbg dress... but hope you enjoy the pictures :)

[dress: bcbg; shoes: betsey johnson; jewelry: jcrew]

so typical.

speaking of formals... these are my favorite looks from the Costume Institute Gala

[all images from yahoo]

decisions, decisions... i need help!

2010-04-26T17:43:00.001-04:00

i need help! graduation just weeks away i'm torn between two dresses. please let me know what you think!

all saints, mohini dress

cushine et ochs, jersey drape

love both these dresses. unfortunately the cushine et ochs is a small fortune i don't think i can afford. i already bought it, but it is eligible for a full return. help!!!

also, with graduation comes moving... and i am dreading packing. any thoughts of me starting a "shop haute like wasabi"?

bag tag

2010-04-18T02:30:00.000-04:00

so terribly sorry for the lack of updates, this must be the tenth time i apologize. i have two weeks of classes left in my undergraduate career! i was "bag tagged" about 2 weeks ago, so here it is!

clockwise, starting with my bag:
- bag, speedy 30, LV: totally my go-to bag. it goes with everything.
- umbrella, longchamp: for those unexpected florida afternoon showers
- 5-hr energy: i need this to function properly
- wallet, chanel: love the lining, it's bright pink!
- beer, mich ultra: yes, i am known to carry beer in my purse at bars. i am living on a college-student budget so i try to find ways to save money.
- pen, bic: you never know when you need to jot something down
- lipgloss, benetint: it smells like roses and gives the perfect red stain
- antibacterial gel: scent is fresh linen
- wallet #2: to carry my ID and cash
- aquaphor: my lips get awfully chapped, this is a miracle worker
- planner, LV: keeps my life together

[cardigan: f21; jumper: vintage; shoes: steve madden]

what's in your bag?

edgy americana

2010-04-08T21:54:00.002-04:00

being in business school has resulted to so many real-world case studies. this week, my management class analyzed the private equity firm, TPG, that controlled j.crew in the late 1990s when the brand was in trouble.... the case was boring and full of financial data. but inspired me to see the direction j.crew is currently heading towards.

the analysis: i love the fall 2010 lookbook. pretty much obsessed and cannot wait for it to hit stores! lots of slouchy layers and neutrals topped with the perfectly disheveled hair that screams: i just threw this on, but i know i look fabulous.

[all images from style.com]

check out this awesome article featuring some of my favorite fashion bloggers from refinery 29. click me !!

little bunny frou frou

2010-04-02T07:37:00.000-04:00

yes... i'm bringing the bunny ears-craze back. just in time for easter.

NYLON blog

louis vuitton, fall 2009

morgane dubled

MKA

diane kruger

my favorite... benoit missolin miss fortuna headband

i'm still scared to try this out. have you rocked this trend yet?

essentials

2010-03-28T23:24:00.006-04:00

i love spring time. it's just so blissfully happy (minus all my school work!)

here are some of my top spring essentials that i desperately want to add to my wardrobe:

boat races tank, f21

bop basics raffia crochet sunhat, shopbop

elizabeth and james "pop artist" shirt, bloomingdales

elaine denim shorts, abercrombie

rachel pally long cutout dress, shopbop

marni perforated leather bag

stella mccartney high cork wedges

favorite inspiration of the moment:

tfs

spring is in the air

2010-03-23T13:09:00.004-04:00

yay!

i'm loving the spring weather. light layers still essential since i get cold so easily. but on the downside... it is back to my regular work/school week - which i am terribly behind. sorry for the lack of posts! i know i might say this periodically, but i truly am sorry everytime.

here is a recap of my spring break. not exactly the best pictures. nor are they "outfit" posts. nevertheless, enjoy!

let me know if you want me to id any of the pieces i'm wearing :)

back!

2010-03-18T00:04:00.002-04:00

i'm back from my spring break vacay in the bahamas - overly tan. my whole body itches from the sun. nevertheless, fun times with fun people. but oh, it sure does feel good to be back in my bed. i don't think i'll leave it for the rest of the week.

pictures will soon follow... but for now... look at these crazy shoes from paris fashion week!

YSL, chanel

givenchy, comme des garcons

rodarte

these aren't from fashion week - but i had to share. they are made of elephant dung!! wtf. created by chris ofili. people really go great lengths for fashion.

[all images from refinery 29]

splish splash

2010-03-09T15:21:00.001-05:00

[studded hearts, anniieemal, vouge austraila, oyster magazine]

spring break is just... one quiz, one professor meeting, and 2 classes away!! for now, i'll procrastinate.

9 more days.

2010-03-03T20:31:00.003-05:00

my school-work and work-work keep piling on. 9 more days till spring break. that is what i keep telling myself to get through the day.

[shirt dress: zara; bag: a.wang; ring: f21; boots: jeffrey campbell]

i need more lobster in my life.

and chocolate covered strawberries.

oh wait, spring break is coming up. these indulgences have to wait.

almost the weekend!

i'm so behind

2010-02-27T12:06:00.000-05:00

school and work has consumed me these past few weeks. nevertheless, ny fashion week full of layer, lace, and my favorite color: black.

obsessions thus far:

bensoni, charlotte ronson, nicole miller, cynthia rowley

jeremy laing, L.A.M.B., cushnie et ochs, jason wu

all jeremy laing

source: style.com

and london fashion week makes me way too excited as well.

xoxo, gossip girl

2010-02-22T02:00:00.000-05:00

i miss gossip girl.

source: people's magazine, sept 2009

many thanks to all those that support this blog <3

please focus your attention downwards, pronto

2010-02-16T12:51:00.003-05:00

focus your attention to SUNO's shoes... i helped pick out the colors/fabrics. designs are by RM Boucher.

so f'ing crazy to see your creations on the runway, during NY FASHION WEEK. I DIE.

the one above is my favorite! the wedge is completely navy tie-dye with metallic brown piping.

style.com

these babies are a whooping seven inches.

you're the only thing happy about this hour.

2010-02-15T00:24:00.002-05:00

i thought this outfit (which is a jumper) was a good decision... until i had to go to the bathroom a million times due to happy hour.

[jumper: collective concepts]

ultimate nachos. crazy sinful but delish.

will you be my valentine

2010-02-14T00:02:00.002-05:00

happy valentines. a time to indulge in chocolate and wine. but then again, i think that should be an everyday routine.

[sources: studded hearts, band.o, unknown, marie claire, cosmopolitan, unknown, and kurt halsey]

RIP McQueen

2010-02-11T11:44:00.003-05:00

so sad.
such a visionary.

millions of condolences to the mcqueen family. both biological and industry.

boys will be boys

2010-02-10T13:56:00.003-05:00

pictures from my boys weekend a few weeks ago.

obviously out numbered. wait! i spot another asian!

he can accessorize better than me. it's fine.
and now pictures from i became obsessed with over the last week.

balmain

cobra snake

mixed prints

2010-02-08T02:20:00.002-05:00

with spring quickly approaching, i am so excited for pulling out some florals and brights that i have tucked away. currently, i basically only wear gray or black. this is going to be a drastic change.

[cosmopolitan feb 2010]

major props to cosmo on this spread. ah-mazing.

house of bastion

2010-02-05T16:23:00.003-05:00

you must recognize this ring. the infamous sex and the city ring. well... i am now interning for the ring's designer!!! Ramona Boucher, seriously one of the smartest and kindest woman in the industry. visit her website, because these photos are just a tiny appetizer. she's been in so many magazines from nylon to italian vogue and let's not get into runway. check it out now: house of bastion

and she designs shoes. seven inch shoes. which are perfect for my tiny height!

i tried on some of these today. because i could not resist.
happy friday!

spy what them scurvy dogs be mumblin'

2010-02-02T22:20:00.001-05:00

ahoy! every year, tampa is invaded by pirates. i made the trip back home this year with my girlies to experience such craziness.

pirate translation: me attendin' gasparillia wit me hearties at home port. tis was a mad grog fest!

he's one of the girls too.

pirate translation: this capt'n be a shipmate too.

this parrot opens beer cans!

pirate translation: me matey helpin me sail wit open bottles!

arrgghhh ye scallywags!
abandon ship!

mk

2010-01-31T18:38:00.001-05:00

old italian vogue.

why can my hair never look like this.

just got back from a fun girls weekend getaway! pictures soon.

ice box and giggles

2010-01-27T19:37:00.004-05:00

fun date night with the boyfriend. he brought me to see gabriel iglesias for the south beach comedy tour.

[cardigan: bcbg; tank: f21; skirt: yigal azrouel; shoes: steve madden; purse: chanel]

i love love love this restaurant. the menu is constantly changing... it all depends on what the chefs bought at the market!

check it out

yummy tomato and basil bruschetta

tilapia with a guacamole and sweet corn aioli, served with roasted sweet potatoes

argentinian skirt stake with chimichurri sauce and assorted roasted veggies

so awkward, i was so tempted to lick the plate

and of course, you need a slice of ice box cake! this one is strawberry.

and he was the whole reason this night happened. hilarious.

wyoming

2010-01-25T14:38:00.001-05:00

here are the pictures from wyoming a couple weeks ago! the weather was absolutely winter perfect.

i look 12 years old. it's fine.

[sweater: ruehl; scarf: polo; leggings: target; boots: uggs]

hi boyfriend!

i'd like to thank...

2010-01-24T17:19:00.002-05:00

thank you to style mansion for:

along with this award i am suppose to tell 10 things i am happy for ____:

10. living in warm weather. i live in miami, with plans to move to ny in the summer.

9. cheese. i love cheese.

8. wine. i love wine.

7. ke$ha's song, "tik tok"

6. fashion magazines. i can re-read them for days.

5. pictures. a picture says a thousand words.

4. penguins.

3. pico. my dog is the cutest.

2. boyfriend.

1. family.

i would like to pass this happy award to: sonya from sorreal, silvia from the uniqorn, delilah winter wolf, and the owl's closet

and thank you to sonya for:

and now here are 7 things about me:

7. i was born in baguio city, philippines. i'll always be an island girl.

6. i love color, but when it comes to clothes, my favorite color is gray.

5. this is my last semester at the university of miami. majors: legal studies and marketing.

4. i need to learn self control when it comes to food. in the past year, i have become obsessed with trying new foods. now the trick is to stop the cravings once i've tried something delicious.

3. i use to be a huge party girl. now i am quite the homebody, with occasional moments of pure crazyness.

2. i've been obsessed with the olsen twins since their mystery adventures on vhs.

1. my first car was a pink land rover.

i would like to pass this on to: sabine of psynopsis, the style mansion, christina of makeup roundup, and the urban fashion gal

now aren't you kids lucky... normally i don't tell people much about me before a formal date... or at least a couple shots ;)

zimmermann

2010-01-23T12:11:00.002-05:00

school started last week. my professors already have piled on the readings and papers. i already want a vacation, aka spring break.

zimmermann's a/w 2010. reason enough to go to australia.

vogue.com/au

thank you to the style mansion for my first award! i will post about it soon :) also, i just found my camera cord! so stay tuned!

national penguin awareness day

2010-01-20T19:47:00.005-05:00

I LOVE PENGUINS. they simply make me happy. today is national penguin awareness day!

source

in honor of such a fun day, here are some pre-fall 2010 outfits that i think are penguin-chic!

alexander wang

givenchy

proenza schouler

matthew williamson

giambattista

naeem khan

[all images from style.com]