Once Upon A Wardrobe

Grey and Black Experiement

2009-02-02T20:32:00.000-08:00

Probably will never wear this outside, but. . .

Hmm, comfy homewear.

Looks I Like

2009-02-01T19:53:00.000-08:00

Here are some style inspirations I found on the internet. I have some outfits very similar to these, actually. My long mirror has broken (it fell and went caput) so I haven't been taking pictures. Plus I've been way to busy since the New Year.

Another mini skirt in winter

2009-01-19T20:23:00.000-08:00

Skinny Jeans and Boots

2008-12-16T12:49:00.000-08:00

I don't think I'll ever be tired of my skinny blue jeans and boots look.

One Mini Skirt, Two outfits

2008-12-12T12:43:00.000-08:00

I love to accessorize and winter is all about the hats and scarves.

Next time I wear this outfit, I think I'll wear the my brown leggings instead.

Another Yellow Chiffon Dress Look

2008-12-10T12:55:00.000-08:00

I've been transforming a lot of summer clothes into winter outfits lately. Don't know why, perhaps it's my way of acknowledging the economic recession?

Summer dresses turn cold-weather-worthy when worn with dark tights and big sweater jackets. And strappy sandles worn over tights seem to be a new look, too.

Oversized Sweater Vest

2008-12-09T13:24:00.000-08:00

This is a look-a-like from www.yesstyle.com

My vest is actually too short to be worn as a dress so I think it looks better with skinny jeans.

Why do I think I look like someone out of Star Trek?

Red Hat etc.

2008-12-08T13:00:00.000-08:00

I've been wanting a knit winter hat for a while and found this one from Forever 21:

With an oversized navy vest, gray skinny jeans and winter boots.

With a super comfy dress that hides my belly bulge!

I found this look-alike dress on www.yesstyle.com, a Asian fashion/shopping site featuring clothes from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. I actually bought my dress in the US but I don't see many women wearing styles like this here, though.

Layers

2008-12-06T12:35:00.000-08:00

Layers for summer/spring.

More layers for autumn/winter.

Matchy Matchy Bohemian

2008-11-13T23:35:00.000-08:00

Houndstooth Skirt

2008-11-11T20:26:00.000-08:00

I saw this interesting houndstooth patterned skirt (by GO international) on sale at Target and thought "hmm, my first piece of houndstooth clothing."

Just experiementing, don't actually know if this outfit will ever see the light of day: too office-like for party or my work.

I knew I was not wrong to buy this bright colored tights! I love how it pairs with the skirt. I could wear this to work or a party.

What I'm Wearing to Cali

2008-11-10T21:03:00.000-08:00

I'm going to California in a few days! Part of the fun of a trip is planning what to wear. I've decided on my three outfits for my upcoming trip, posted here under this date, 11/10/08.

Cali Outfit #1.

Layered Comfort

2008-11-10T19:23:00.000-08:00

I was advised by my friend to dress in layers for Califronia. So I took it as a challenge and here's my layered outfit complete with camisole, sweater, jacket, scarves and hat.

Cali Outfit #2.

Love for Grey

2008-11-10T11:38:00.000-08:00

Cali Outfit #3.
I can't keep away from anything grey.

Schoolgirl Rock

2008-11-08T19:51:00.000-08:00

I was inspired by knee socks, wish I could incorporate more of fancy socks into my wardrobe. I also like this bright hot pink skirt.

Winter Shorts II

2008-11-07T19:45:00.000-08:00

I found that I had these over-the-knee black socks in my drawer and it gave me an idea.

Hippie Bohemian?

2008-11-07T18:55:00.000-08:00

For the love of colors and memories of spring.

Peach and Khaki

2008-11-06T18:44:00.000-08:00

What I wore to work today:

I use to wear the peach top by itself in the summer time to work but it's so much better layered with the white shirt.

Slimming Black Top

2008-11-05T20:32:00.000-08:00

What I wore to work today:

One of my favorite work outfits. Black is so slimming.

I quite like this "what I wore" daily photo journal. I don't normally get to do this since my work outfits usually consists of scrubs and other blah attire.

Ruffle-ly Top

2008-11-04T20:16:00.000-08:00

What I wore (to work) today:

I re-worked these gaucho pants from seasons past with this new ruffle-ly wrap top.

So glad I bought this top even though it was a size large and the last one left. It's not the most figure-flattering top because of the size but I love the aflutter ruffles and wrap style.

Periwinkle Gray

2008-11-03T19:58:00.000-08:00

What I wore to work today:

Periwinkle cardigan, Merona (Target). Heather Grey skirt, Express. Patent black peep-toe pumps, Steve Madden.

I wore this outfit once last year and once this year to work. Not the most comfortable outfit for work since the skirt rides up when I sit down so it becomes much shorter than it really is. But I like how the outfit looks so it's my once-a-year outfit.

Winter Shorts

2008-11-02T07:42:00.000-08:00

Some fashion trends are strange, very strange indeed. On that list includes pleather leggings, peep-toe oxfords and winter shorts. But it only takes a little time before I will come around to the idea. Winter shorts (aka. shorts made of thicker material like wool or tweed that are wore in winter) came in vogue in 2006. I wish I had bought a pair but it was not even on my radar screen back then. A look into the fashion blogsphere shows that winter shorts are still very much loved by girls in Asia. So cute when worn with tights or over-the-knee socks and a oversized sweater.

I woke up this morning with the idea for putting together this outfit. It's not a true pair of "winter shorts" but perfect for this "can't-make-up-my-mind-to-be-hot-or-cold" weather in Dallas.

Chiffon ruffle shirt from Poetry, sweater from Mossimo for Target, khaki linen shorts, bag from Liz Claiborne, peep-toe pumps, and fedora from Target.

Close-up. I've been trying to find ways to wear a fedora.

This is the ruffle shirt in its full glory as seen in another outfit. I just turned the collar down for the above outfit so it doesn't look so "Victorian-ish." Can I just add here how much I love ruffles? I don't think there's anything more feminine and prettier than ruffles. I should indulge in my ruffles for my closet.

Winter Party Outfit

2008-11-01T23:05:00.000-07:00

I love that colored tights are in fashion. And this skirt from Sele is the perfect length at above the knee.

I succumbed to the whole "oxford pumps" trend. I think the black and gray is rather nice against the rich blue.

The finishing touch is the uber cute grey trenchcoat that is "made" for this outfit. Now if I'll only have time to go to a holiday party or two.

Grey Blue Plaid Dress

2008-10-25T11:00:00.000-07:00

Which shoe is better?

Fall for Florals

2008-10-24T13:39:00.000-07:00

Summery floral dresses worn as fall layers are all the rave right now. I happen to have a summery floral dress which I wore to clinic a few times this August. Now I can get more milage out of it with the layering! I'm all for trans-seasonal clothes. I like it with the ankle boots the best but I'm trying to work in my socks-in-Mary-Janes look. Yes, I know I was wearing different colored socks 'cause i want to see which color I liked.