FALL FASHION (simple and sassy as always!)

Can't believe it's already fall... Fall is definitely my most favorite season. Here's me on a beautiful fall day... As you may know, i LOVE shawls and big scarves. I always carry one with me. During the fall days, I rock tees and jeans with big shawls... basically that's my everyday fashion. It is simple, comfy, yet classy ;) 

BELOVED GARMENT: Old mint green dress

Beloved old dress #9: Mint green floral button down... The pure simplicity of this dress is why i love it so much. It is cotton, so it's very comfortable. With a touch of belt, it is a great outfit for a daytime. 

Every time i wear this dress, I get compliments. Women think it is chic, and men think it's cute. Hey, I can totally live with that. (Planning on rocking this dress until I can't fit into it) 

Vintage?

My grandma wore this shirt when she was a young lady. The shirt is easily 50 years old (a real vintage), but it still looks brand new. She gave it to me when I was a teenager... At the time I didn't understand the significance of the situation. I finally get it now and I cherish this garment. In a way, it is my lucky shirt. Every time I wear it, I think of her... I think about her youth. I wonder about what kind of a young lady she must've been. And I feel so fortunate that I am her grandchild. Words can't express the way I feel about this woman. She is so elegant, yet so tough... She has always been my rock. Always in my side, no matter what. I love her so much... I love writing about her, so forgive me if I'm completely off-the-subject.  

Anyway, I wore this for a presentation today... for a little good luck charm. Its silk fabric and ethnic pattern is absolutely gorgeous. To show the beautiful pattern, I specifically wore a jet black pencil skirt. Thin leather belt is there to give the skirt a little something something... I wore my pearl necklace, along with stud earrings and pearl David Yurman ring. 

SOMETIMES THE BORING OLD IS GREAT! (closet drama)

Lady in Red walking down the streets of D.C 

Call me selfish and whatever else you can think of, but i hate sharing my closet. That means, my friends and family never borrow my clothes. Even if they did, I'd just say no. Recently though, I decided to give away some of my goodies to my nieces and cousins. The reason being: 1) I decided to be a good relative, 2) I cannot fit into most of them, 3) my closet is completely full and I barely see most of my clothes (Note: I do not own a walk-in closet. My closet is tiiiny and some of my clothes are on a 'runway' rack in the middle of my bedroom. Classy, I know!) So anyway, I almost chose this red number to give away...  I had this dress for 9 years. I wore it probably ten-fifteen times. I remember falling in love with it when I first saw it in a store... But for something happened today. I passed by the see-through basket full of clothes, and saw this 'gem'. Wait a minute, I was going to give you up?? I tried it on and it fit me just fine... and that's when it hit me. I was just bored to see the same old thing in my closet. I didn't even bother to try on this dress when I decided to dump it in the basket... Ahh, how glad I saw this dress again. Fell right back in love!

WARDROBE RAID: Guest Fashionista Imani

 

Imani opens up and talks about her style. She is known for her incredibly mysterious yet totally funky style. She calls it mix of bohemian and feminine chic. She once used to be this t-shirt and jeans kind of girl, and transformed into a hopeless fashionista as the years went by. Admirer of the fashion designer Kate Spade, she also says she can't get enough of the fashion line Free People. When I asked Imani who she looks up to as her fashion idol, she said Zoe Kravitz. Also, you will not find her jewelry shopping, why? Because Imani loves her mother's jewelry collection. Although Imani's wardrobe is very bohemian-inspired, she is a girly girl deep inside. Her beloved garment is her beautiful prom dress.

Beloved shoes: Kate Spade darling heels

BELOVED GARMENT: Concert Tee

Some of you may know that I'm a big fan of the band Death Cab for Cutie. I had the chance to see them live in 2011 in Los Angeles. (One of the best concerts i've ever been to!) And got this simple cotton tee from there... I wear it all the time not only because the tee is comfy, but to show my love for the band.

SUMMER DRESS 2.0 PART II

This dress is one my favorite because of its simplicity. Without the belt, the dress itself is very plain... and that's okay. But I always wear it with different fun belts just to give it a little color. Today, i donned a cute electric pink, very thin belt. Also the dress conveniently has pockets on the sides. Accessories here include giant lime green shell earrings and platform heels. 

BELOVED GARMENT: boyfriend shirt

I've been wearing this same shirt since forever. It once belonged to my favorite auntie when she was in college. Although ripped at many places, and the fabric is so worn-out and faded, I still wear it... I don't think I have the heart to throw it away. This hand-me-down has a special place in my heart. I used to wear it all the time! And i remember it being so big on me... like a real boyfriend shirt. An old friend saw a picture of me wearing this checkered shirt and remembered it. Two years ago I got another big red boyfriend shirt, but it is not the same.

Summer Fashion 101: MINI SKIRT + TANK TOP

It was a warm day out today... This outfit seemed perfect! It was dressy enough for the meetings I attended and breezy enough for the DC heat. I particularly love the colors... This tank top (aka wife-beater) is my favorite. Although tight and stretchy, it is anything but uncomfortable. I'm wearing it for the past four years, and still love it. It goes with everything. Now, let's talk about this cute skirt. I absolutely love the shape and the color. It is probably one of the simplest and cheapest piece of clothing I own, but it looks so chic... and that's how everyone should build their wardrobe - not a lot of expensive and tacky clothes, but few cute and inexpensive ones.