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.

Yellow Chiffon Dress

2008-10-22T13:17:00.000-07:00

Found this cute flowery summery yellow and grey dress. Look at the cute fringes! Interestingly, it is a size 16, hmm, must be a kiddie size. It fits super well, though. In kids' size, the shoulder straps are closer together and the chest area is higher up, both things I like. I also have a few camisoles in x-large kids' size from Target. Again they cover more of my chest area and are my essentials for layering. So, back to the topic, this dress is sooo cute in the grey calf-length leggings and the Arturo Chiang shoes. This yellow chiffon dress is a dress for all seasons, one of my favorite finds this summer.

Yellow chiffon dress all autumn-d up with black leggings and gray cardigan. The gold belt reveals a waist.

The dress as late summer/early fall wear. Accessorized with white cropped jacket, grey ankle leggings, silver sandles, and pearl necklace.

Bare shoulders + Chiffon dress = Summer

No Longer a Teen, but. . .

2008-10-21T13:16:00.000-07:00

Tokidoki brand clothing. Here's a model wearing a cute pink crewneck sweatshirt in size S from www.karmaloop. This is the first time I've heard of the brand but it features Japanese comic-con like characters.

Here's me wearing it in size M. I thought "cute, cute, cute" when I saw this shirt. But I was a bit hesitant to buy it, the pink is really a really bright baby/powdery pink (almost a "loud" pink, if that makes any sense). Also the style is very teen-ish,? But I love it, especially with my new grey skinny jeans, pair #2.

When Comfort Calls

2008-10-20T13:12:00.000-07:00

"Frumpy" comes to mind, but even frumpy can be fashionable when done the right way. I don't know if this is more frump or more fashion, but either way, I know it's a quite comfortable outfit so perhaps it doesn't matter.

With my warm boots if the weather drops a few more degrees. I'm looking forward to cozy fall weather already.

Flat-footed Brown Boots

2008-10-19T15:17:00.000-07:00

Lumberjack

2008-10-19T13:27:00.000-07:00

Casual Grey

2008-10-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

Grey on grey, same jeans, but different jackets.

More Grey Ensemble

2008-10-08T13:58:00.000-07:00

Jean Skirt

2008-09-22T13:30:00.000-07:00

This outfit consists of random pieces from my closet. It's a nice casual comfy Saturday brunch type of outfit.

White Jeans

2008-09-20T13:10:00.000-07:00

I had a shirt like this as a child, my mom called it "bat wing" shirt. And here's my new white jeans from Express.

Because yellow and black looks good with white.

What do you think of this long cardigan on this outfit, yay or nay? I finally get to do something with these jewlry.

Grey tops go really well with white jeans.

Grey Tunic and Black Leggings

2008-09-19T13:06:00.000-07:00

I wore this outfit to a drug rep dinner. I had on my grey patent pumps, though. The dinner talk was on Vytorin as I recall.

So, here's to my love affair with tights and leggings. A grey tunic dress with those grey Rocketdog shoes. Asian girls are so good about wearing everything with tights, I'm just catching on.

Same outfit with a dressy coat that I bought from Taiwan last year.

Black Blazer

2008-09-15T13:25:00.000-07:00

The blazer, in various colors and sizes are very 'in' right now.

Here's my own styling version:

Yay or Nay?

2008-09-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

I love it when I pull out different pieces of clothing in my closet and start experimenting. What do you think of this result? Yay or nay?

A close-up. A flower necklace I bought on sale while back.

Perhaps it's an okay outfit. Hubby didn't like the boots, but I was like, "this outfit is all about the boots!"

Yay or nay? I say "nay", the top is a tad too short, it's suppose to be a shirt to wear with jeans.

White Jacket

2008-09-10T13:23:00.000-07:00

I found this white cropped jacket I like, but are these jackets still in fashion? I'm not sure but it's cute anyways. The white jacket is hard to match with stuff I already have. I like how the flared top looks with the jacket but the color of the top is just a tid-bit too dark for the bright white jacket. If the orange was a shade lighter, more pastel-like, it'd be perfect.

Halter Top, Color Take 2

2008-09-04T13:13:00.000-07:00

I did return the purple halter top in exchange for this bluish one, I don't know exactly what color this is but I like it better, and it goes with the white jeans I have. Look at Hiro at the corner, hehee.

My First Halter Top

2008-09-01T13:08:00.000-07:00

Halter tops are great, stylish with a touch of formal but not too showy. This is one in eggplant color. I'm thinking about taking it back to exchange for a turquoise one since turquoise will match my white jeans. But perhaps I'll just get two since it's only $7 each at Ross's.

I also like the back detail of the tied bow.

White, Black, Red

2008-08-30T13:24:00.000-07:00

This outfit is what I wore to my last day of work this month, I had my white coat over it, of course. Except I wore a pair of wedge-heeled peep-toes instead of these strappy sandles which are not meant for long hours of wear, I learned from one painful experience. Normally I don't wear the likes of this outfit to work because it's too cutsey and more fitting for a garden tea party or something. Yes, why don't someone invite me to a tea party? I'll find a big straw hat to match!

Office Chic

2008-08-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

I bought this shirt for the sheer love of ruffles. And yes, the shirt is sheer, so it's paired with a light camisole. The soft, feminine, ruffly, eggshell-colored top is a nice contrast to the stark solid pencil skirt. And the belt brings the look together. I believe this is an office look, but I don't actually have an office to wear it to.

Express Top

2008-08-10T13:29:00.000-07:00

I love how this halter top looks tied around the neck. The ruffles down the middle is a nice touch. Express has great sexy styles that are not always every-day looks. I'm not the clubbing and partying type but a gorgegous top is a gorgeous top.

More practically, I can also wear this top as a strapless number with a jacket.

Summery Shopping Outfits

2008-08-09T13:22:00.000-07:00

I call these my summer shopping outfits because they are easy on and off clothes for my summer shopping trips.

That same orange top with shorty shorts and my new white bag. I really like the white bag although the picture doesn't show its full details. I love white handbags as an accessory and it's actually not so hard to mix and match. I put together this outfit for the scorching hot Texas sun, but it shows just a little too much skin.

Another summer outfit, don't feel so exposed in this one 'cause the short is a bit longer and my shoulders are covered. I have since returned the big bright blue bag, I've decided the color is just going to be too hard to work with. Although it would look good with a plain black T-shirt now that I'm thinking about it. Oh well, I have enough bags as it is so unless I absolutely love it, I shouldn't keep it. Also, these shoes are called "kung fu" shoes, I just learned, funny huh?

Grown-Up Looks = Work Clothes

2008-08-08T13:21:00.000-07:00

There's a fear in me these days that I don't dress my age, meaning perhaps most of my outfits are too high-school-ish. Well, more on that later. But these outfits here I put together for work so I'd look professional and stylish, and definitely NOT juvenile.

I love the color and ruffles of this blouse. I will wear it with a pair of grey slacks, too.

I've decided white pants CAN go under a white coat. I really like this sheer top with a camisole unerneath.

Nerdy Librarian

2008-08-07T13:28:00.000-07:00

All I need are some cat-eye glasses.

How to Wear a Red Belt

2008-08-06T13:19:00.000-07:00

I bought this wide red pleather belt last year in the hope to match a black and white polka dotted dress. Well, the belt was too long and the excess material looked bad and I no longer have that black polka dot dress. I was resigned to thinking that this belt is one of those "bad purchases" that'll just retire in the abyss of my closet." BUT, I was looking through Kasmira's blog and she had a post about how to wear just such a excessively long pleather belt like mine!! All I had to do was to take the excess length and feed it through the buckle again in the opposite direction. The result is a uber-cute bow! This is ingenious, wish I was that creative. Take a look:

Red belt with old pieces from my closet. With a hint of 1920's chicness given a modern twist.
second layer. Not shabby for $6, the belt costed more!

Blue plaid dress. Another $6-ish dress. It was also missing it's orginal belt (I know b/c of the empty belt loops). I'm sure it was an older item that the store just couldn't sale, hence the big discount. But these are dresses that will never go out of style. I really like the length of this dress, not too short, not too long and plaid is always a fashion favorite.

Same dress with a grey cardigan and those silver Arturo Chiang shoes. Somewhat of a 60's look?
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I do love a good deal but yes, it's rare to find such good fitting dresses for so less on the sales rack. I think they were considered damaged goods (belts missing and old items) but they were my treasures to be found. :)

Kung-Fu Flats

2008-08-04T13:05:00.000-07:00

I love layering, color schemes, and putting together the old with the new.

Some cute finds today. A pair of cute red and white striped flats, a pair of Rocketdog shoes (casual but with heels!), and a sparkly yellow scarf.

A $3 dollor dress, no joke! Not sure if the shoes match, but I can atleast wear the dress as a comfy house dress.

Close-up of my new flats. I liked it immediately when I saw it but I don't yet know what to wear with it. I admire these Asian fashionistas who manage to put together an outfit with a rainbow of colors that somehow all fit. I don't have that talent, yet.

Lovely Silvery Shoes

2008-08-02T13:21:00.000-07:00

This pair of shoes caught my attention because it's unique and pretty. I've seen these shoes atleast on 3 different occasions in the stores but I said to myself, "silver shoes?! What am I going to do with silver shoes?" Well, it was not until this lasting shopping trip that I knew. And now it was on sale, too so I had to take it home with me.

Kitten heel slingback in silver by Arturo Chiang. I didn't know how he was, but now I know he's a shoe designer. Definitely will keep my eyes out for his stuff from now on. Here, those shoes are paired with my favorite yellow dress and a long string of pearls. Don't the shoes look dainty?

In it's full glory. Contrary to my prior beliefs, these silver shoes are actually very versatile and will go with a variety of outfits.

Two of the most good-looking things I have! What could be better! Hiro, the uber-cute maltipoo pup. "Good dog, don't chew mommy's shoes."

The White Pants

2008-08-01T13:02:00.000-07:00

I had to have a pair of white pants, don't you love the look of black stilettos with pants? The white purse is a no-go, a sleek black purse would look better.

Ah ha! A place for my white handbag. Super fun and funky top, is it called a muffin top? --I like how the stretchy waistband hides my tummy. W/ white pants and gold/silver strappy sandles.

Black Tee 'N Mini Skirt

2008-07-30T13:00:00.000-07:00

My go-to outfit this summer:

The mini skirt outfit. With my fave black tee this season, seriously, it looks good with every jean/shorts! I like these sandles, too. And my T-strap sandles with a comfy sole. The mini skirt is not suitable for the conservative crowd, though.

Tee and Capri Jeans

2008-07-28T12:58:00.000-07:00

More laid back Texan style: Something I can just throw on and go.

Lovin' this red Saks Bag

2008-07-27T12:56:00.000-07:00

Finding new ways to use my new red handbag, which is becoming so versatile, I love it. Also, I dug out this barely worn top and red shoes from my closet.

Red and Polka Dots

2008-07-27T12:55:00.000-07:00

Another fave summer 2008 outfit b/c it's another throw-on-and-go outfit that's more formal than most. I wore this recently out to lunch with Paul's school friend and his new wife from China.

Utility Gal

2008-07-26T12:52:00.000-07:00

Wore this outfit to San Fran, just wanna document it here so I don't forget it. I'm still very much smitten by the whole footless-tights-wore-under-a-dress phenomenon, but I can't find cute dresses to go with the tights. Only if there were more Asian styles here in Texas.

Gone Studyin'

2008-07-25T12:49:00.000-07:00

I think the colors match rather nicely, but I could be wrong. Hubby does not like the scarf thing but I wore this to the library recently and the scarf saved my cold shoulders from the blasting AC (while it was 103 degrees outside, mind you.) Californians could soo wear this outside. My BFF Shoreh knows what I'm talking about!

Summery Fun Outfits

2008-07-23T13:29:00.000-07:00

For Texas summers, it's all about surviving the heat, so the clothes gotta do its part.

"Love is a Battlefield" tee with mini skirt and T-strap sandals.

Lovely fuscia colored dress with just enough ruffles.