Showing posts with label Outfits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outfits. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Black, Red, & Pearl

My previous post was all about Ao Dai, light makeup, super loose waves, and the softness as a whole. In this post, it is all about looking simple but sharp, thus elegant!

I chose a long black dress with cut out back. I originally got the dress at Winsor, but then I did some alterations on it, and of course, to add a little sexiness I did a side slit on the dress.

It is a night wedding event I went to. Since my look was light and dreamy in the morning, I decided to go bright at night. Never ever combine all the bright elements in your wardrobe together! If you really wanna go bright, choose from 1 to 2 elements of brightness as attention points and leave the rest in contrast colors. You want your highlights to stand out. This is key to simple but elegance!

Makeup:  Taupe and brown eyeshadow. Black cateye eyeliner. A little blush in coral topped with highlighter. My attention graber no. 1 would be bright red lipstick with a hint of orange in it.

Hair:  Lots of layers of curls and waves. I flipped my hair upside down and did an overall sea salt spray to keep my curls in shapes the whole night and to add volume. Then I pushed it to the side to show off my backless dress.

Outfit:  Black dress with cut-out back. Nude/gold heels. My attention grabbing element no. 2: pearl necklace and earrings. The way I wore my pearl neclace is a little different. I wore it at my neck line, leaving the rest hanging on my back because of my cutout back dress.








Sunday, October 5, 2014

Traditional Vietnamse Áo Dài

My first time wearing the traditional Vietnamese Áo Dài. There are many styles and types of Ao Dai. The style that I'm wearing is called "áo dài cách tân," which means modern Ao Dai style. It is a little different from the traditional in the collar, the sleeves, and even the material. Mine is 100% handmade with blue turquoise lace. I chose short sleeves instead of long and still kept the same type of high collar. I wanted mine to give off the impression of a mix between modern and traditional. 

In the olden days, women in Vietnam generally only wore Ao Dai once when they were in middle school, high school and college. Basically, the image of Ao Dai goes hands in hands with the image of the students and innocence. Because when you are a students and still in schools you don't have much to worry about. Your life would normally be school, home work, friends, and social life. Thus, the innocent and carefree image go with it very well.

Makeup:  Chose a soft pink eyeshadow, which has a little bit glitter in it, just to play with the light as a base. I also wanted to make my eyeliner and eyelashes pop out later on. Then I topped it up with a dark pink/burgundy/browny color on the outer corner to create the illusion of bigger eyes. A bit of ighlighter on my cheekbones and T-zone. Petal pink blush on the apple of the cheeks. Lips: Orange/coral lipstick color from Revlon topped with a little bit of YSL #204 light coral lipgloss to add shine.  This kind of makeup techniques go very well with day light or any event that is going to be outdoor. At the same time, it doesn't feel overwhelming in the eyes of others. I actually received quite a lot of compliments on this look!

Hair:  Crimped my hair underneath to make it look thick. Did soft layers on the top and at the end of the strands. Clipped one side up to show off my half crimped hair. Crimped hair gives off the youthful look!











Friday, November 8, 2013

I'm not a Girl, not yet a Woman!

Plaid... The upcoming "hot" fashion style for Fall/Spring 2014. I love them! They remind me of the good old days when I was still a high school girl.
The little black dress... A basic item that every woman should have in their closet. When mixed with Red and Gold, especially with the super fitted long boots... Oh boy, you've awakened a devil out of its shell. I've always loved the combination! It carries an unspeakable sense of womanhood, sexiness, yet elegant.

 I'm challenging myself to mix these two for the result! Either wear a gold statement necklace without the plaid blazer, or add it in with the blazer for a pop!


I'm not a Girl, not yet a Woman!


Lauren Ralph Lauren fitted dress, $395 / Lauren Ralph Lauren embroidered jacket, $500 / Christian Louboutin boots / Chloé red handbag / House of Harlow 1960 spike necklace / PUR makeup / Yves Saint Laurent fragrance, $71


My take on this, a more afforadable version of course!




Saturday, November 2, 2013

"In the middle of the dark night"

"In the middle of the dark night"


Zara blazer / Oasis black skirt, $130 / H&M black tight, $13 / Zara leather boots / Marc by Marc Jacobs earrings / Chain jewelry / Illamasqua nail polish, $23



The bright pink blazer is just like a streak of "hope" standing out... Strong...
 in the midst of hardships.
Golden necklace and earrings are my essences to complement the brightness.







Friday, July 19, 2013

Thursday, July 18, 2013

The Working Girl

The Working Girl



H&M sleeveless shirt, $12 / Coast pocket jacket, $130 / Donna Karan knit pants / Witchery cushioned shoes, $120 / Michael Kors chronograph watch / Marc by Marc Jacobs stud earrings

Friday, February 17, 2012

Kenneth Cole - Beware of Naked Ambition



few seem to care about apathy,

            many are questioning the answers,

                    revolting is now appealing,

             and movements are being started...

                                      one step at a time.

           
            How You See The World

                     Depends on How You Look

- Kenneth Cole -