daisy dukes, bikinis on top

Happy start of summer! Today, I will be eating lots of delicious food and getting BBQ sauce on my white clothes!

it's a wrap

wrap dress + wrap belt + wraparound shoes + wraparound bag

size does matter

I am fairly certain I buy more clothes for my husband than for myself. I am also fairly certain that I am guilty of borrowing and possibly of stealing. Gulp.

americana part 2

The secret to a Texas tuxedo that looks cool:

1. Contrast in the washes
2. Fit of each item
3. Attitude

americana part 1

There's nothing more American than the combo of denim and plaid.

Please serve with a side of apple pie. Ala mode.

under distress

Last year was the summer of the shredded tee. This summer it's all about the cut out tee (preferably cut in the shape of the spine)...

fairy tales

As a fashion illustrator/designer, I draw inspiration from a lot of the beautiful costuming in television and movies. But probably the most common inspiration for people who love fashion are fairy tales. It's something about fantasy dressing that really ignites people's passions.

Here are my interpretations:



1. Little Red Riding Hood
She is a character that represents innocence. An oversized, dramatic cape over a cotton candy pink scalloped dress emphasizes her sweetness. Socks and dress shoes always remind me of dressing up as a little girl (my socks were ruffled and my shoes were patent leather but still).



2. Alice in Wonderland
Alice is mischievous. Trouble always seems to be finding her. My version of Alice doesn't wear white tights and doesn't take herself too seriously.

i'll be dreaming of you tonight...

Alexander Wang
via Tommy Ton
via style.com


via my DREAMS
I NEED A NEW HOBBY!!!!

the blogger pose

Is it a requirement for fashion bloggers to master the art of crouching in 6 inch heels? If I drop something when I'm wearing some crazy shoes, it's staying there...

spotted

Maybe these past few days of sunshine have partially fried my brain but leopard is the new neutral.

free floating

I've been watching Burn Notice and it makes me want to live in Miami. A loose shirt dress would be perfect over a bikini during those humid summer days...

may flowers part 2

When I get a concept for an outfit/design in my head, I become obsessive with all the possible variations...

During spring/summer, I always feel more boho thus all the fringe and uncombed hair. I always go through this phase after I get my hair cut that I want my hair perfectly blown out and straight. But then the alarm goes off at 5:45 AM and... mehhh.

may flowers part 1

There's something so quintessentially spring about the mix of denim and floral. Floral is tough to wear because it can look too matronly or conversely look like it belongs on a 7 year old... Denim toughens up the look and makes it look more of the moment. Throw on a pair of flat boots and you're good to go!