Black and White

[from column 1 to 3: ]  Zara zebra structured jacket // Jimmy Choo Chandra leather clutch // Prada platform heels // H&M jumpsuit // Givenchy Le Rouge Rose Perfecto 209 //  Piper Strand white double pearl studs // Gorjana Stella midi ring //  Gorjana Taner bar necklace // Jules Smith Americana cuff

Some black and white eye candy to get through Thursday. It's only one day before the end of the week.... Happy Thursday!

Watched Out

Although I mainly use my iphone to look at the time, I figure that it's about time I get a watch. It's so much easier to take a quick glance on my wrist versus having to pull out my phone. Plus, it also works as accessories. I am looking at black watches. Do you have a favorite here?

 1. Marc Jacobs // 2. Karl Lagerfeld // 3. Timex // 4. Ole Mathiesen // 5. Swatch // 6. Michael Kors

Spring Weekend Look

Details on this outfit are available on my Keaton Row lookbook. Collage created in Polyvore.

Hello all, I recently joined Keaton Row as an online fashion stylist. Keaton Row is a great online personal styling site. Their goal is to make personal styling easy and accessible for everyone. You can sign up, get styled by stylists and receive personalized lookbook. I am so excited to take on this new endeavor!  In the spirit of Spring, I created my first Spring Fling look book. I hope you can use some inspirations for your outfit this Spring weekend. For more details on these outfits, or to hire me as your stylist, check out my Keaton Row lookbook here. Thanks for reading and happy weekend!

Baby Doll

Coveting now....baby doll dress, swing dress, shift dress, straight dress -- just a few of the many names for this iconic simple loose cut dress. Wear them like Deneuve, Birkin or Hardy. Or like in the runways of Stella, Haider, Dior. Perfect for lazy casual spring days...

H&M ($49.95) // Zara ($79.90) // BCBG MaxAzaria ($228)  // And Other Stories (£55) // Derek Lam ($990)

Thigh High

-------- HOW TO WEAR THE THIGH HIGH --------

-------- FIND ME MY THIGH HIGH  --------

[shaft height included below]

1. Christian Louboutin Monicarina // 2. Prada // 3.Alice and Olivia Cora // 4. Rachel Zoe Nico // 5. Stuart Weitzman Highland  // 6. Phillip Lim  // 7. Paul Andrew // 8. Stuart Weitzman 50/50 // 9. Jeffrey Campbell Kitsap // 10. Michael Antonio Studio Hyder // 11. Sam Edelman Kayla // 12. Aldo // 13. Report Signature Gwyn

I have been obsessed with thigh high boots for quite sometimes. It's such a classic timeless piece. They are always on the runway and I also know that I have all the pieces that "they" say I should wear with my thigh high boots. However, being a 5'10" means I really need tall boots so that they cover all the way up to my knee...."Wear it like you mean it!" Yet, so far, I found a trick and managed to wear my riding boots with OTK socks....My knee is 21" in height so that's the minimum shaft that will do it for me. So, I have been poring over sites and painstakingly looking at the shaft heights - critical information if I want real thigh high boots! Here are some that I found. Now, time to decide which ones to get. I hope you find this short list helpful, especially if you're tall like me. Let me know if you see any other tall thigh high boots :)

Dreaming Clutches

1. Kate Spade // 2. Karen Walker // 3. Kate Spade // 4. Phillip Lim // 5. Olympia Le Tan (worn by Men Repeller's Lauren Medina as a street style) // 6. Chanel (Cruise 2014 Collection) // 7. Karen Walker

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter2014 shows have come to a close. While we're gearing up for London, the clutches from the runway are what caught my attention. Novelty and 'messaging' seem to be the 'it' thing now.  Messaging started with your outfit (we've all seen some kinds of 'text' on t-shirts or sweaters...) and now they've moved on to clutches! True what they say -- 'say it with a clutch!' Did this novelty trend start with Chanel perfume bag which we saw first back last May for the Cruise'13/'14 collection? Even Leandra Medine was sporting her Paris Olympia Le Tan clutch outside the nyfw show -- the same one she wore last February. Maybe, it's not that new after all? But, I think I'll like to write something on my bags now!

Shades of Pink

1. Journelle Eberjey Giselle PJ Set // 2. Journelle Hannah Teddy // 3. Dyptique Roses Mini Pink Candle // 4. YSL Rogue Volupte Silky Sensual LipShade // 5. Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles // 6. Macaroons: your local macaroon shop // 7. Bubbly Moscato: your local beverage store (my fave here) //  8. Pink Roses: your local florist :)

Valentine's is around the corner. I am in the mood of pink now -- what a timely color with the upcoming Spring. I rounded up a wish list for the V day. How can I resist the idea of lounging around in smooth luxurious PJ and teddy bear? Any grown-up women need these :D It's also the time to self pamper. I could use some rose-scented candle and rose lipstick. And it will not be complete without this delicacies - macaroons and truffles. Yes, I know and my truffles need to be pink champagne truffles. Finally, bubbly pink moscato (my favorite) and some pink roses. Aren't I in pink heaven now? What's in your Valentine's wish list?

My Target x Peter Pilotto Wish List

So you've probably heard all the raves about Target x Pilotto collaboration. The lookbook was announced last week and I can't wait until February 9 when the collection will launch. Peter Pilotto is known for his beautiful bold graphic prints. I normally do not wear so many prints but I am excited to try some of his designs. It's time to spice up my wardrobe and add some fun graphics! I like to create a list of items that I have my eyes on. That way, I can focus on the things I want and edit as I touch and feel the clothes at the store. Gotta get this list out when I am on the hunt. Hope you could use some eye candy too :D

-- THE DRESS --

Going All In With Full Prints!! I selected these dresses because they offer a variety of silhouettes which would work for different occasions.  I can wear the shirtdress for casual daily wear. The halter neck dress would be fun to wear on my next beach vacation. I can go out dressed up in either the shift dress or the belted flared dress. 

-- THE TOP --

One can never have too many sweaters or sweatshirts. I love the hints of prints in the shoulders and arms. The prints are in the right spots without being overbearing. I especially love the mix of stripes, geometrics and abstract floral prints on the sweatshirt. Both of the sleeveless tops are fun pairs to my black midi pencil skirts or maybe circle skirt (which would be in my next wish list). And cropped top -- yes of course -- as a fairly new trend last Spring, it is increasingly getting traction these days.

-- THE JACKET --

 

It's all in the blazer and the cardigan. After all it's the first thing people see you in. I can pair these with so many items in my closet. And diagonal geometric prints plus colorblocking - needless to say -- I am sold!

-- THE BOTTOM --

I am so into cropped pants lately. I was hesitant at first but I love them now because I notice they show off your ankles. These cropped pants also have nice prints on the hem. They call attention to your heels -- which look flattering on cropped pants. Ahh -- high-waisted palazzo pants -- I have such a soft heart when it comes to these. I have one in black, one in grey and one in black and white polka dot. So, it's time to get one in bold prints. And -- a good statement asymmetrical skirt and a pencil skirt -- one trendy piece and one basic staple that I won't want to pass up on. 

-- SHOES & SUNGLASSES --

You might've noticed I love sunnies! I have different colors and shapes. These prints would be a fun touch to any outfit! And sneakers are my latest obsession. I especially like the ones with a clean white sole. I also love slip-ons. With them, I don't have to worry about tying my shoe laces :-)

So this is it - my survival list for my Target hunt. I hope you have yours too :-)