hint of summer

I recently went to Washington, D.C. for the weekend because yknow, I finally make more than minimal wage so these things can happen. Since I was only there for two days and one night, I tried to pack minimally, but still stay fashionably cute and what-not. Here's what I packed: two body suits, one sheer top, cropped leather jacket, fitted black skirt, white tennis skirt, cropped white jeans, pair of ballet flats, and pair of wedges. (Now in retrospect, that list looks rather long, but I swear it all fit in my backpack!). I left for D.C. after work on Friday, so essentially what I wore to work on Friday also had to work with what I packed. Then I continued to stay into Boston until Tuesday. So I essentially wasn't home Friday to Tuesday - my packed items lasted me 5 days! It was crazy, but it worked out. Here's what I wore one of those days:

I really liked wearing the floral bodysuit under the sheer top. 

I found the really awesome necklace I'm wearing in the top two photos at a flea market in D.C. (called Eastern Market). I also found these hand-made earrings, too! I don't buy jewelry often since I hardly wear jewelry on a daily basis (rather spend my paycheck on shoes/clothes), but I felt persuaded by all these people in my face, selling me their over-priced artisan crafts. Also found this huge jar of fig preserves for SIX BUCKS. Oh god, I'm going to have a charcuterie party soon....

Outfit Details: Bodysuit Top AA//Flats H&M//Tennis Skirt Goodwill//Necklace Flea Market

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seeing double

My main focus while shopping for this year's summer wardrobe has been finding: comfortable wedges, uncomfortable stilettos, and maxi-skirts with as many slits in it before it becomes "fringe". I was in luck this weekend when I found these leather, minimalist, neutral-colored wedges by Dolce Vita. Let me show you a photo:

DV by Dolce Vita Janna Black Leather Wedge Sandals $89.99

I am not knowledge about the quality of DV or how they stand in the shoe community, but I LOVE THIS BRAND. They just fulfill my fancy of STRAPS STRAP STRAPS (not only for your bras). I already own a pair of strappy, black sandals by them. So I was so happy to find these babies at TJMaxx for $50. But that's not the whole story. I went to Target afterwards and guess what I found:

Women's Mossimo Patricia Fabric Covered Wedge Sandal - Cognac $29.99

Target must've hauled butt to immediately copy DV's sandal wedge. And you're asking yourself, "oh well, the DV originals must be better quality, yada yada" but I held them both in my shaking hands and I could see no difference. Also, as a bargain princess, I found these babies on sale for $20 so without a hesitation I bought these babies and returned the other pair. 

That was my outstanding weekend, finding my dream summer wedges at a notable price and being the happiest girl there ever was. Here is a photo of said happy girl:

Boston Waterfront 

Outfit details: Pants&top American Apparel//Cropped leather jacket American Rag//Leather fringe purse Sister's closet//Sandal wedges Target

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coveting some toronto cuties

Most of the fashion bloggers I follow are these long-legged, tan babes from California. I love them, but one of my biggest criticisms about their style is that they have few hurdles when deciding on their outfits. You can wear anything in warm, temperate weather--no worries about the inevitably cold evenings, slipping on ice in your heels, salt staining your shoes (why do I live in the northeast again?). How about a challenge like "oh it's -30 degrees ... can't wear a skirt today I guess". I recently discovered a fashion blog that hits the spot for me. Two petite, Asian college ladies from TORONTO. Their style is over the top, eccentric and feminine. I find them overwhelmingly inspiring too. They're only in college, but they have collaborated their skills (from design, photography, and digital arts) to create their own fashion line. 

Kastor and Pollux

They are my favorite. 

what does kate wear?

This is my first personal outfit post! This will not be a normal thing because I never have a willing person available to take my photos (also I'm a little shy in front of the camera). This past week, my friend asked to take photos of my outfit for her online magazine Mochi Magazine. These photos were taken in Copley Square while it was snowing. I normally wear this type of outfit in the winter time (high-waisted skirt, tights, thigh-high socks and a cropped jacket/top plus hat for warmth). Enjoy!

Outfit details:

Shoes Aldo//Skirt&Hat H&M//Sheer tights Target//Belt Bldg 19//Velour Cropped Sleeveless Turtleneck & Locket Necklace Buffalo Exchange//Jacket Vintage//Purse Second Time Around

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cheap thrills

I hope you know that I am more than just a fashion blog. There is a petite Asian woman behind these entries, who not only dreams about being trapped in Erin Wasson's closet, but enjoys many other things! You know those sublime moments of happiness you get from listening to a particular song or the cozy mood you're in after watching a fantastic film or the thoroughly cleansing feeling after reading a great novel? Those are cheap thrills--William James also called them good moral feelings (side note: WJ thought reading was bad because these good moral feelings stop you from doing good actions in the real world since you're receiving good morality on the cheap through books ... but he's long dead so who cares...). Well I want you to feel what I feel, so please take my word of advice and experience my recommended cheap thrills (because even though I know a long-winded career in a high-profile job will be rewarding, I want to get that shiny feeling NOW + QUICK).

Book

If you love thorough, clear characterization, an exploration of the meaning behind man's moral decision between good and evil, and Christian allusion then you have to read this.

Film

I hardly enjoy action movies because I've been scarred by The Expendables and new James Bond movies to really believe that these movies can be anything more than thinly veiled car advertisements. But I was really astounded by this 2011 British-German action thriller film. If you enjoy young kickass heroines (e.g. Kickass, Leon:The Professional, Persepolis), dark fantasy elements (specifically Grimm Brothers) and Eric Bana (who doesn't????), then hopefully you'll love this too.

Music

Been my current listen this past week. Enjoy!

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I hope these cheap thrills energize you to look at the world through happier eyes.

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Grammys 2013

I was really excited for the Grammys this year primarily because I never watch it. It's always good to try new things, I heard once said! My highlights were Miguel proclaiming to the world his sex appeal (+ his beautiful girlfriend) and Beyonce being Beyonce. My dislikes were Katy Perry's ridiculous cleavage. Also, I was upset that Fun. won best artist. Frank Ocean should have won, for pure sex appeal alone (I'm sorry for my crude objectification of all these celebrities), and also for his soulful music. Actually Miguel should've won everything.

Anyways, this blog is about fashion and not my cynical remarks about the music industry! Here are my picks for best dressed and worst dressed:

Best Dressed

Rhianna always brings down the house. I really loved what she wore last year, but this year, she is the definition of classy.

Worst Dressed

Does anyone else see someone trying really really hard? Okay JLo, I get it. You're sexy for a 40 year old, but please refrain from slits that cover "just enough" to not reveal your lady parts.

To be honest, this dress is really beautiful. It unfortunately is so revealing that I'm distracted from the person wearing it.

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Prabal Gurung x Target

So I don't normally follow collaborations between "Famous Designer" x "Department Store" because I hate to say it, but I don't care what's going on in stores. Funny, right? I have this fashion blog and me saying something like that. I mean I follow trends to an extent (from what I glimpse through the lives of fashion bloggers, but COME ON, they do not wear clothing from Target/Regular-People-Stores. It's Chloe Susanna booties and Celine luggage bags for them [for deeper insight on what bloggers wear, visit Shit Bloggers Wear]). But while I was perusing instagram (I'm so sorry, it is my guiltiest addiction) and I saw someone post a photo of a pair of shoes from the Prabal Gurung x Target collaboration -- I fell in love. While further researching the topic, I realized this collaboration is a big deal, inspiring hope into the idea that these kinds of collaborations can be successful (unlike the Neiman Marcus x Target collab). This collection was opened to the public on Feb 10, and a lot of items are already sold out (that was only yesterday...). Furthermore, Prabal Gurung is a really cool dude from Singapore who is famous for designing some outfits for Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton. Anyways, I wanted to point out my favorite pieces from the collection.

You're probably thinking that these items are overwhelming girly, and you're right. I am such a victim of floral prints that I hate myself sometimes. 

But damn, those shoes are sexy.

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