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Back to September: Bora Bora

After seeing the movie Couple’s Retreat a couple of years ago, I fell in love with the beautiful lagoons of Bora Bora. The pristine turquoise water and the soft white sand of the movie’s setting was just breath taking. Wishful thinking, I told NR “one day”…I would love to go there. The next thing I knew (well a year later) my wish came true :)

Three flights and 10.5 hours later (SFO>LAX>Pape’ete>Bora), we made it to this little paradise on Earth….looking at these pictures transports me right back to September.

Never seen so many shades of blue

Looking for Kim K.’s diamond earrings lol

Top and shorts: Victoria’s Secret

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Wild Daisy

I love a classic piece that can be paired in a variety of ways and this Zara leopard print skirt is just one I can wear over and over and over again. I mean literally because I pretty much wore it everyday this weekend (heyyy don’t judge! :).

Above, I wore it with an open back purple sweater for a night out with the girls on Friday and a green DVF blouse for a dinner date with friends on Saturday. Below, the same skirt was paired with something more casual for a day look.

“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of it’s scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.”  -St. Thérèse de Lisieux

[Photos by NR]
[Fri Outfit] Top: Victoria’s Secret purple sweater, Shoes: Zara peep toe mesh ankle booties
[Sat Outfit] Top: Diane von Furstenberg green blouse (similar here), Shoes: Zara fuchsia pumps, Purse: Zac Posen
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Top: Calvin Klein (similar here)
Skirt: Zara (old, but can be found here)
Shoes: Victoria’s Secret ankle strap sandals
Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane bow earrings
Bracelets: Kate Spade beverly boulevard,  Seasonal Whipers bangles, spike bracelet from ebay
Ring: Express squiggly ring
Purse: Zac Posen spike clutch
Belt: Forever21
Glasses: Christian Dior
 

Hope you’re having a lovely Sunday! xo

 
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Vintagosity

“Happiness is a wine of the rarest vintage, and seems insipid to a vulgar taste.” -Logan Pearsall Smith

[Photos by NR]
 
Top: Corset from Victoria’s Secret
Pants: High-Waisted Trousers from American Apparel 
Jacket: Cropped Tweed Jacket from Express
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Over-sized Satchel (smaller size here)
Glasses: Christian Dior
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini Tanen Pumps from Nordstrom
Necklace and Beret: Necklace and Slouchy Beret from Nordstrom
Nail Polish: Urban Outfitters
 

There’s something about the 1940s and 50s that oozes gorgeous femininity and vintage glamour.  Being obsessed with high-waisted anything, of course the high-waisted tapered trousers are one of my fave. I adore them not only for the look but also for the reason why women started wearing them. Do you know the story?

During the 40’s men wore high-waisted pants. While they were at the battlefronts, women adopted the style to take over their mens’ workplace. Realizing the comfort, the high-waisted pants were stuck and adopted into many shapes and forms.

In the 80s’s the high-waist pants became less form fitting and more voluminous with pleating around the hips. This continued to be popular well into the 90s and the 21st century, but with bolder and brighter hues. I’m so glad that this look has such a special place in fashion culture because I cannot get enough of these feminist pants!

 :: Style Tips ::

I am no expert and for all I know I might be wearing this all bad, but for me when it comes to wearing high-waisted trousers, I have two essential rules: (i) A fitted or cropped top, and (ii) high heels.

Fitted Top: A cropped or form fitting top balances out the extra material in the pants. If you opt for the latter, make sure the shirt is tucked in (don’t cover up the best element of the pants) and does not add too much bulk under the pants.

If it’s chilly out go for a fitted, structured, and cropped jacket. Avoid outerwear that sits passed your hips as it can make you look dowdy and bigger than you really are.

High Heels: High-waisted trousers look their best with high heels (a must if you are very short) or bold flats (only if you’ve got the height).

Happy Monday and Lunar New Year! Thank you for reading!

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Happy 2012!

Happy New Year everyone!!!! I was a little late on finding a NYE outfit this year so I had to rummage through my closet at the last minute (yikes!)…I decided to pair my old Marciano peplum skirt with a sweater that I purchased a very long time ago from Victoria Secret…A new outfit was born! Yayyy!! Cheers to a fab 2012! xoxo

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