My mother was a class act. She could wear anything with grace, class and sophistication and always looked chic. There is an alluring sexiness that comes with wearing a black lace slip dress. So how does one keep the look classy without going over the top? Think minimal. I'm still in the same color ...
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When Was The Last Time You Rocked Out In Womens Tuxedo Pants?
I'm all about the high-brow and the low-brow of casual chic. So much so that it's an everyday staple. How can I be comfortable yet set myself apart? I'm always on the hunt for what is not in my wardrobe, and stumbling upon these silk tuxedo pants for women by Jenni Kayne, kinda made my heart race. I ...
How Simple Chic Dresses Get Me Out Of The House
I love simplicity, the easiness of spring clothing, and minimalism to make it that way. Nothing is easy unless we make it. With the great weather here, I feel myself slipping into simple chic dresses with ease. Sure it's fun to layer in winter, but the simplicity of throwing on a dress and walking ...
Antique Chinese Bird Cages & Beijing Bird Beats
Growing up in Hong Kong, we would once or twice a year go to the bird market. A place where you could get any exotic bird, but mainly you went for the bird cage, and the sweet bird songs. I would stare at the antique Chinese bird cages, and watch the old locals tend to their birds for the sweet song ...
Why Is The Color Black So Popular? Why Not!
When it comes to fashion and style, people do ask why is the color black so popular? Plain and simple - it goes with everything! Psychologically, it's dark and mysterious, secretive without revealing, decadent without arrogant, and simply just chic. In Beijing to match the gray skies, I went with an ...
Beijing Street Style – Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
One of the favorite parts of my trip to China was hanging with the locals. Getting a sense and vibe of where they go and what they do. Exploring around the local "Hutongs" (alleyways), gives you a real feel for the cafes, shops, food stalls and fun outdoor activity. Although there is still a lot of ...
Embrace The Inner Tomboy Style In You
The spirit of adventure runs throughout my veins, so I embrace my inner tomboy style. I was that kid that was one part playing with Barbie, one part falling out of a tree. But what does having an inner tomboy do for you today? It means having fun. Letting your hair down and going with the flow. This ...
Beat To Your Own Drum – If The Dress Doesn’t Fit, Then You Must Snip
Have you ever beat to your own drum? Done your own thing? listened to your own voice? Well I'm here to urge you to jump. Do it. With both feet at the same time, don't even think twice. See even if you fall, you will ALWAYS FALL FORWARD. Case in point - I saw this dress, it was way too big, but could ...
Why Shop Vintage? For The Best Finds (Not Deals) Around
Do you believe everything has a soul? I sure do. I believe everything has a past, a history, a story and something to tell. That's why I'm drawn to vintage and flea market finds. It's adventurous to seek out the old, the buried treasure, the hidden find, and the diamond in the rough. Yes, ...
What Is A good First Perfume? Anais Anais By Cacharel Of Course
I was 13 going on 14 when I got my first perfume. It was Anais Anais By Cacharel and all the girls had it. What is a good first perfume? Hells yeah! The smell of powdery soft linen with flowers, will stay with me forever. Today's pink silk camisole takes me back to those moments, laughing with my ...
Connecting The Dots In Life Using Style
When I first read Steve Job's Connecting The Dots In Life commencement speech at Stanford, it made a huge impact on my life. It was a guide, a tool a road map that moved me forward. Next week I head off to China, and when I booked the flight I had no idea what it would bring me. I trusted that the ...
Think OutSide The Box – Put Your Best Foot Forward
I believe in the classics, dressing sharp, and that less is always more. So when working with clean lines, I find minimal layering works best. By tucking the gray t-shirt in messily, it breaks up the lines, as the tee itself is cut at an angle. Working in the same black/gray color palette makes the ...