5.11.12 Outfit: Colorblock Top and Demure Bottom

   Colorblock Chiffon Top: DIY of a thrifted top (tutorial here)

Leopard-Print Bra: Warners (similar here)

Rings: from Japan; Cartier, Tiffany

Clear Bangle: unknown

Black Box Clutch: no label, thrifted

All-In-One Dress (worn as a Midi-Length Skirt): Norma Kamali

Metallic-Heel Low-Heeled Velvet Pumps: R&E

Nail Polish: Essie Lilacism

This year low-heeled shoes are back, and though I’m usually drawn to super-high heels I decided to give my feet a reprieve with this low pair.  (more…)

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3.26.12 Outfit: DIY Maxi Lace Skirt and Coral Cross

      Coral-Dyed Howlite Cross necklace: handmade by me

Silk-blend Classic Pocket Tee: Kain Label

Rings: jumpring tool and twig ring from mocha (Shibuya)

Lace Maxiskirt: DIY (tutorial coming soon!)

Leggings: I forgot

Wedge-heel shoes: Qupid [from last year]

Grey trouser socks: Target

Well, Spring break’s now in full swing!…and Lil Tot has come down with a coughing, sniffling, feverish cold. (more…)

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3.24.12 Outfit: Flatforms and Katniss Braid

      Hair: with Priscila Virgin Straight Extensions, braided into a low side French braid

Convertible Chiffon Top: Qojelly (from Marui 2, in Tokyo)

Rings: Limited Edition Marc by Marc Jacobs Daisy solid perfume ring, Love knuckleduster from Icing, Star pinky ring from Tokyo

Acid-Wash Skinny Jeans in Mint with belt: Forever 21

Glitter Canvas Flatforms: GoJane

Finally the weather’s been nice enough here to break out my new flatforms!! (more…)

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2.17.12 Outfit: All the Pretty Ponies

    Horse-printed chiffon shirt: ASOS (bought on sale – see below for similar)

3-ring necklace: 100yen shop (Tokyo)

Black faux fur bag: handmade by me

Chain-link belt: ASOS (bought on sale)

Wool wide-leg pants: Banana Republic (thrifted)

Suede lace-up booties: Target (a steal since they were on clearance sale in-store!)

What I wore to Lil Tot’s Spring performance for his school on Friday. (more…)

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02.02.12 outfit: Ruffles and Studs

Hair: rolled back at the sides and secured at the back in an under-roll with bobby pins

Faux Gem Studs: Forever 21

3 rings gold necklace: 100yen shop (Tokyo)

Silver Studded Cardigan: DIY of a Forever 21 cardigan (tutorial here)

Long Ruffled Tank: ShopAKIRA

Rings: Tiffany, Cartier, mocha, unknown

Metallic Skinny Belt: Forever 21

Black Jeggings: UNIQLO

Grey Cable Socks: Target…?

Leather Boot-Covers: DIY (tutorial here)

Wedge-Heel Booties: Forever 21 (thrifted)

Manicure: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Winter Funderland

I always try to dress up a bit on days I have class since it allows me to pull out and enjoy some of my favorite things from my closet. (more…)

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