Fashion Meets Art

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Posted on 31st December 2009 by Tomi in Fashion

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With their beautiful photography and amazing art direction, W Magazine never ceases to be pleasing to the eye, and the January issue isn’t an exception:

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Sophisticated Innocence

Pastel-toned Ruffle Dresses, Soft-hued Sky-high Heels, Long Wavy Hair

From left: Fendi’s silk dress, at Fendi, New York and Beverly Hills. Fendi belt, bag and shoes. Burberry’s silk dress, burberry.com. Burberry belt; Lanvin shoes. Ralph Lauren’s cotton and linen denim blazer and silk and linen gauze dress, at select Ralph Lauren stores, ralphlauren.com. Patricia Underwood for Ralph Lauren Collection hat. Ralph Lauren’s silk lamé shirtdress, at select Ralph Lauren stores, ralphlauren.com. Patricia Underwood for Ralph Lauren Collection hat; Ralph Lauren belt. Dior’s silk crepe dress, at Dior, 800.929.DIOR. Dior bag, belt, socks and shoes. Dior’s Lurex jersey dress, at Dior, 800.929.DIOR. Dior socks and shoes.

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Classic Modernism

Dark Hues mixed with Neons & Prints, Bold Chunky Sandals, Bleached Hair

From left: Rick Owens’s silk dress, at Rick Owens, New York; Barneys New York, New York and Chicago. Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. Haider Ackermann’s silk jersey top, at Nordstrom, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Costa Mesa, California, and suede skirt, at Jeffrey, New York. Marc Jacobs bag; Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. Balenciaga’s cotton gauze dress and leather skirt, by Nicolas Ghesquière, at Balenciaga, New York. Versace bag; Balenciaga shoes. Balenciaga’s leather top, at Neiman Marcus, Coral Gables, Florida, and leather skirt, both by Nicolas Ghesquière, at Balenciaga, New York. Balenciaga bracelet, ring and shoes. Gucci’s leather dress, at Gucci, 800.456.7663. Proenza Schouler bag; Gucci shoes. Proenza Schouler’s rayon dress, at Proenza Schouler, New York; Barneys New York, New York, and silk and nylon bra, proenzaschouler.com. Proenza Schouler bag and shoes. Gucci’s cotton and nylon dress, gucci.com. Gucci bag; Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte shoes. Proenza Schouler’s rayon dress, at Proenza Schouler, New York; Barneys New York, New York. Proenza Schouler bracelet; Fendi clutch; Gucci shoes.

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Sweet Temptation

Black Cut-out Sandals, Rich Colors with Hints of Gray, Straight Long Hair, Dark Lips

From left: Dries Van Noten’s silk dress, at Neiman Marcus, New York; Barneys New York, New York. Yves Saint Laurent earrings, necklace, clutch and shoes. Yves Saint Laurent’s polyester and cotton faille dress, at select Yves Saint Laurent stores; Barneys New York, New York. Echo scarf; Yves Saint Laurent necklace, bracelet, belt and shoes; Donna Karan Collection clutch. Rodarte’s wool dress with feathers and Swarovski crystals, at Ikram, Chicago. Tom Binns necklace; Burberry bangles; Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte shoes. Rodarte’s wool dress with Swarovski crystals, at Ikram, Chicago. Hermès gloves; Prada bag; Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte shoes. Valentino’s silk organza dress, at Valentino, New York; Nordstrom, nordstrom.com. Prada sunglasses and shoes; Valentino clutch; Maria la Rosa socks. Prada’s silk and polyester dress, at select Barneys New York stores. Victoria Beckham Eyewear sunglasses; Prada clutch and shoes; Maria la Rosa thigh-highs.
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Simply Elegant

Smoky Eyes, Spangles, & Feminine Silhouette, all on a White Palette

From left: Dolce & Gabbana’s silk lace blouse and briefs and silk jacquard bodysuit, 877.70.DGUSA, dolcegabbana.it. Dolce & Gabbana shoes. Erdem’s cupro and cotton lace dress, at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York. Walter Steiger for Akris shoes. Narciso Rodriguez’s cotton top and skirt, at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com. Edmundo Castillo for Narciso Rodriguez shoes. Phi’s silk jersey dress, at Phi, New York. Phi shoes. Versace’s silk knit top, at select Versace stores; Versace Atelier’s embroidered leather skirt, at select Versace stores. Michael Kors clutch and shoes. Akris’s cotton bolero, silk top and wool pants, at Bergdorf Goodman, New York,bergdorfgoodman.com. Edmundo Castillo for Narciso Rodriguez shoes; Gucci clutch. Prada’s crystal chandelier dress, cotton poplin top and nylon and polyester briefs, at select Prada stores, prada.com. Prada sunglasses, belt, bag and shoes.
Images & Product Info: W Magazine

After-Christmas Shopping Spree

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Posted on 30th December 2009 by Tomi in Accessories | Fashion

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To celebrate my birthday, Christmas, and to take advantage of after-Christmas sales, I went a little crazy and went on a mini shopping spree at one of my top shopping spots, Miss Sixty:

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and got a few things including:

Miss-Sixty-Red Dress

This picture doesn’t do the dress justice at all. Will be posting a photo of my very own shortly. It’s simply the hottest red dress I’ve ever seen in my life!

I’m absolutely in love with every single I item I purchased at this Italian boutique. Their clothes fit me so well unlike ones at American stores. Guess my body shape’s closer to that of European than American (note that I’m actually Asian, ha!).

Then, headed over to Ted Baker to pick up this lovely military coat which I completely adore:

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Fit is amazing, material is unbelievably soft, details are awesome… It’s just overall a very well-made coat. I have no doubt that it’s a great investment, especially at 25% off.

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and… yesterday, picked up this cute beanie for $7:

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For those of you still in “shopping mode”, happy shopping! I was at the mall yesterday and the sales were still on, so get over there now if you haven’t had a chance before it’s too late!

Creating Festive Air is Easier than You Think

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Posted on 30th December 2009 by Tomi in Tips

Christmas Tree

Being a procrastinator that I am, I couldn’t help but to wait until the very last day to set up a Christmas Tree. I had always wanted one, so I couldn’t pass up on it again this year. Though it had been on my mind for the past two months, it wasn’t until 2AM on Christmas Eve that my long-overdue wish came true.

It looks like Home Depot has the best deal on artificial trees, and Target on ornaments. I’m quite satisfied with the result… planning on keeping it around until mid-January or so. It’s created such a festive atmosphere in our place- I love!!! <333

By the way, been busy with holiday activities. Will be back with legitimate posts soon! :)

Elegant Affairs

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Posted on 23rd December 2009 by Tomi in Stars

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Actress Min-ah Shin (신민아) at 2010 Chanel Paris-Shanghai Metiers D’Arts Collection

Image Source: W Korea

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Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s: The epitome of elegance

Image Source: Google Images

It’s my most favorite week of the year!

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Posted on 23rd December 2009 by Tomi in Uncategorized

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Merry Christmas!

Everyone, have a safe and memorable holiday! :)

NYC To-Do Checklist

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Posted on 23rd December 2009 by Tomi in Thoughts | Travel | food

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Enjoy a view of Manhattan from Queens.

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Take a drive on one of NY’s numerous bridges at sunset.

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Grab a slice of New York-style pizza on the run.

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Take pix of a boutique store on 5th Avenue.

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Have Pho on a freezing day @ Pho Pasteur in Chinatown

85 Baxter Street (btwn Walker & White)

New York, NY 10013

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Take advantage of generous entertainment opportunities by world-renowned artists.

Diverse color positioning makes repetition fun: Gabriel Orozco @ MoMA

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Be awed by the beauty of Water Lilies by Monet

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Visit one of my most favorite places in NY- MoMA

11 West 53th st.

New York, NY 10019

Never saw this place so packed in my life… took an hour just to enter.

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Magically make a glass of Frozen Hot Chocolate disappear in five minutes.

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225 E. 60th St.

New York, NY 10022

Call it a tourist spot but I just can’t resist it- even the 2 hour wait doesn’t faze me. If I could, I would have one everyday for a month and promise I won’t get sick of it.

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Walk around midtown and become actively involved in people/cab watching- trust me, it gets quite interesting.

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Conduct Candy & Chocolate investigation @ Dylan’s Candy Bar, where you will be greeted by every single candy ever existed on earth.

1011 Third Ave (at 60th)

New York, NY 10021

Since there was a two hour wait at Serendipity, went around the corner to kill time at Dylan’s. You gotta be smart to survive in NYC.

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Take a walk down the memory lane.

PvD- one of my favorite DJs of all time. For a second I thought that I would love to be there… then again, I quit partying quite a while ago, not to mention the fact that I live 3,000 miles away.

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Have a break.

Panini & Lemon Soda @ a favorite cafe, Zibetto

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Manhattan at night in rain… besides the completely soaked boots, it was quite beautiful.

Lastly,

Reminisce the good old days.

Also be reminded of the reasons why I left.

Bootie-licious

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Posted on 19th December 2009 by Tomi in Accessories | Fashion | Shoes

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I’ve been looking for a perfect pair of booties for about six months now and it looks like my journey went full circle- back to square one, folks, which means it’s Louboutin time!!

I worked hard this week so I deserve a dose of Louboutin tonight. I’mma go all out- and nobody ain’t stoppin’ me. Excuse me, I just spent two hours at Target from where I walked out empty handed after transporting hundred different things to foreign locations only to be repeatedly disillusioned by a true definition of value. I deserve a pat on the back and some more because I resisted spending money on hundred useless things that I would otherwise have regretted for the next two weeks.

* Disclosure: I have yet to purchase any of the items discussed below, despite how beautiful, flawless, amazing, and charming they are. When I say “I deserve a dose of Louboutin”, I’m referring to actively, frantically, and passionately thinking/writing about them. Perhaps one day, if I get really lucky, a day will come when I’ll be reunited with those Fuschia C’est Moi Boots at 1/4 the original price (pls continue reading).

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Low-cut Patent Boots

These would definitely do. The “Void of Booties” would definitely be filled with these, though I try to stay away from platforms. I’m often commented on my height especially when I wear heels so I’d probably be majorly chastised if I was ever caught in these- I may be wrong, but I find that many girls have this mysterious/strange thing against girls who are taller than them.

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Leopard Bootie

I’ve written about these already in a previous post, yet I just can’t get over its beauty. It’s design executed to perfection. They remind me of a black and white photo of a pretty lady with a fedora for some reason.

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Chain Embellishment Espadrille

I know, I know. First of all, this isn’t a bootie (but that’s ok, it’s Louboutin!), and it’s like 15 degrees in New York so what crazy girl wears sandals? We do, Cali girls do. LOL. Although I’m not a fan of platforms, especially the ones with the thick stuff going all the way from the soles to heels, these are mighty cute. My eyes were affixed on them for quite some time the first time I saw them in Bazaar.

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Slingback Pump

That’s what I call “Classic” (again, this ain’t no booties, yet still super sexy). A pair of these sexy slingbacks will take you everywhere from hip lounges to the office, from your 20’s to 50’s or until Osteoporosis hits you. These are a great investment.

And now, be prepared for a grand entrance of my most favorite booties in the whole world:

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C’est Moi Boots (It’s me!)

Very me, indeed. Can I tell you a story that causes me indigestion every time I talk, or even think about it?

My first encounter with these beauties was neither at the boutique nor the internet, nor at Saks nor Neiman. It was at Off Saks that I first laid my eyes on these, and you know what? They were the only pair of Louboutins they had, and most important, they were $280. TWO-EIGHTY!!!! If you are familiar with what they usually run for, you know why I’m pulling my hair out even after ten months since our initial encounter. They were a half size too big, but who cares about that when they are Louboutins! Yes, there was a random blood stain inside the shoe but why is that an issue when they are Louboutins! Hot pink is a bit tricky to wear as shoes, but why does that matter when they are Louboutins! Was I crazy not to snatch them the minute I saw them? Yes. Do I still regret though TEN months have passed? Sadly, yes. What will I do if I get really lucky again and see another pair of Louboutins at 1/4 the original price? I run like there’s no tomorrow, snatch those babies, and run straight back to the cashier.

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So now that I’ve let it out a bit, I’m feeling much better. I think it’s safe to go to sleep now. G-nite! :)

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