I love the feeling of wearing earth tones in chilly March: warm, calm and relaxed…
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Carre Story – Regarde Paris
March 2, 2010 – 3:31 pm
Back in December as I was writing about the carre “Noel au 24 Faubourg”, I also listed my grail scarves. “Regarde Paris” is one of them, designed by Bali Barret in 2006.
What makes my heart beat faster while gazing at this carre is the black and white pencil scratch. It brings back my childhood memories, [...]
Spring Outfit (1): Sunset Gray
February 22, 2010 – 9:33 am
Finally we had a Sunday full of sunshine! However, just when I was dreaming of spring, it surprised me again with a white garden this morning. Oh, how I wish I could wear something like this today?
Hermès S/S 10 Campaign
February 19, 2010 – 3:18 pm
Anyone else getting tired of winter and looking forward to spring? These fabulous ads just put a smile on my face and drive the winter cold away. Not to mention the priceless childhood memories behind: the little Mermaid, Aladdin’s genie, Cinderella…
Karlie Kloss by Paolo Roversi, enjoy!
Picture Credit: Paolo Roversi for Hermès
Happy Chinese New Year
February 15, 2010 – 3:29 pm
Yesterday was the start of the Chinese new year. I wish all my dear friends a happy, healthy and successful year of tiger! I hope all of us have the determination and bravery of the tiger in facing all the ups and downs in 2010.
My mom used to give me new clothes from [...]
S/S2010 Trends I love (4): Print on Print
February 8, 2010 – 5:02 pm
Being a pattern lover, I always enjoy seeing runway shows with beautiful prints and patterns. It seems that many designers are getting tired of the traditional floral or tribal pattern this season and wanted something more playful and fresh.
The idea (print on print) itself is nothing new, it just all depends on how you put [...]
Winter Outfit (5): The Language of Clothes
February 4, 2010 – 5:43 pm
Is what you wear a reflection of the mood you are in? Sometimes I feel less is more and want to go for something a little bit more edgy…
but I just can’t pretend to be cool. Coz all I want is to be true to myself…
Winter Outfit (4): Neutrals
February 1, 2010 – 3:15 pm
I don’t have tons of neutrals in my wardrobe because, as you might have noticed, I love colors. But I always admire those who wear neutrals in an unexpected beautiful way.
It’s easy to match blacks, whites, beiges and grays, but how to make them more personal and interesting is not as simple as [...]
Paris Souvenirs
January 26, 2010 – 8:45 pm
A friend asked me if I’ve got any souvenirs in Paris. To be honest, I am not a big fan of these typical souvenirs sold at every corner. So no, I didn’t buy anything.
Last winter while we were in Paris, I found this lovely cocktail ring at a supermarket and really loved it. So [...]
Paris by Night
January 24, 2010 – 8:25 pm
This is our fourth trip to Paris, we’ve chosen to stay in different hotels at different districts each time and try to discover the charm of Paris from varied angles. This time, we decided to explore the city at night because Paris is one of the best cities in the world to wander around at [...]