{ Happy Lunar New Year } with Red Skirt

I remember growing up, Lunar New Year's day is my happiest day of the year!  We would eat a big feast on New Year's eve with lots of chinese desserts only for new years.  Then we would light up fire crackers and fire works at mid night, which means I get to stay up later and play with fireworks.  On New Year's day, I get to wear brand new cloth, most importantly lots of red envelops from the family.  Of course it was my happiest day!!

This year is year of dragon, wearing red today would mean so much prosperity and fortune.  Many friends are also "working hard" to conceive a dragon baby for good fortune. 

Happy New Year everyone!!  For this special day, I paired this vintage Missoni vest (I got a "what are you wearing look" from the hubby) with this bright red skirt!! 

Vest::  vintage Missoni on Etsy

Sweater::  Old Navy - $1 from my shop the closet event

Sandals::  Zara

Skirt::  Romwe

Bracelets::  vintage

Basics with Leopard

Today's outfit is very simple, pretty much a basic sweater and faux letter skirt as an usual outfit most would wear to the office.  I added some Leopard prints to touch up the look.  I love Leopard prints, but there is a fine line when it's too much or not enough pop.  I thought this is good amount, just so the outfit is not as boring.  To my surprise, many people complimented on my outfit, except one friend who patted my stomach signaling it's too big..lol..

MUST EAT LESS!


Shoes::  Tibi similar here

Blouse::  Romwe

Sweater::  JCrew on sale now here

Skirt:: Uniglo - old

Bracelets::  Banana Republic & vintage

Watch::  American Apparel

Leopard & Orange

I never knew I would love wearing color so much!!!  I think I've been inspired in so many ways after I started the blog, bold colors stands out and look so good in pictures!  I have been obsessed with orange/coral colors for a while now, and when I saw this orange DVF skirt in my closet, I thought I had to do something with it.  I haven't worn this skirt for at least over 1 year, that's sad for this pretty skirt! 

Leopard was in for fall/winter 2011, so I had acquired few pieces, but haven't really wore them either.  So, I gave the pieces I haven't wore a chance this time!

Skirt:: DVF Sample Sale (old)

Blouse::  Romwe here

Belt::  Banana Republic (old)

Shoes::  Simply Vera by Vera Wang at Kohl's here

Necklace::    Ebay $10

Fuzzy with Bling

I have been searching for fun sweaters, in preparation for what is likely to be yet another crazy winter here in NY. When it comes to sweaters, I used to stick to the basics, with simple colors and cashmere. But I always have the most fun with funky sweaters that no one else wears, so this year, I challenged myself to look for cool sweaters. I was excited to find this fuzzy, shiny (and warm) sweater-- it's fun, and I can wear it with so many things because it's white and silver!

On a side note, maybe I'm on a hunt for sweaters because I'm planning an Ugly Sweater Party for Christmas!

- Sweater: Romwe (no longer available, but they have a huge sweater selection)

- Skirt: Alexander Wang (sample sale for $40)

Jewelry: vintage rhinestone earrings and bracelet

Shoes: Tibi (similar here)

Clutch: Wanderlust (get it here)

The Colors of Autumn

When I think of the colors of Autumn, the beautiful scenery of fall foliage came to mind.  Mountains turn yellow, tan, orange, red among hint of green trees.  It's sooo gorgeous and breathtaking.  Every year around this time, I almost always take a trip somewhere to take in the short lived beauty.  I created this look after my recent trip to Storm King, Hudson Valley, NY due to it's beauty.  I don't know how to describe how beautiful and breathtaking it was with colors of tan & pink weeds, orange statues, yellow and orange trees on the field of green grass ending with blue sky above it.  I think that was nature at it's best, and I picked a perfect day to be there, as just few days later, there was much damage due to the snow storm.  I personally love this outfit as it reminds me of that day.

  - Blouse: $35 @ Romwe

- Pleated Skirt:  $59 @ Romwe

- Shoes:  Zara $129

- Bag:  Louis Vuitton

- Necklace and Bracelets: vintage