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Red

ying l. — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:59:06 +0000

Many people seem to think that red is a difficult color to pull off, but it should not be. I do not really believe in ”wrong” colors for certain skin types, but that’s just me. As long as the color does not clash, it is fine. Red is such a classic color that you can wear in various ways. It stands out in the dark winter, brightens up fall days, is lovely in the spring and fits right into the summer. I found some lovely red pieces that can be incorporated into your wardrobe: Urban Outfitters East of the Sun Wrap Bracelets, $24, Urban Outfitters Satin Pleat Skimmer, $34, Urban Outfitters Rendez-vous Paul Joe Sister Tzigane Coat (it’s a great statement piece, don’t need to accessorize much), $268, Guess Jenna Skinny Pant, $79 and Bebe Claudie dress (favorite, I suggest wearing a tank of the same shade underneath this to cover up a bit), $149. Well, that’s all for now. Happy New Year (more…)

Dressing For The Holidays

ying l. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:00:56 +0000

We are going through a recession but that should not be an excuse to lower our fashion or gift standards. The holidays are a time to spread love and generosity and of course, to dress up. Some outfits for situations you may find yourself in:1. family dinner: don’t get TOO lazy just because you are comfortable with your own family. You can definitely get away with jeans but why not try a lengthy sweater over leggings?2. boyfriend’s family dinner: try to be conservative … black pants, a long skirt with tights, button up shirt, sweater … depending on how well you know his family. 3. friend’s new year’s party: try something crazy; sequin tops and cocktail dresses are uber cute. 4. school dance: LBD? Red? Green? Be festive.Some patterns and fabrics that I like for the winter: tartan, plaid, argyle, tweed, satin (especially deep purple and black). Hmm, hope everybody has a happy and safe holiday!Let me end this with some suggestions (Victoria’s Secret): (in order: LBD … V-Neck Dress ($128), Silk Dress, paired perfectly with a cardigan ($118), Lace Boatneck Dress ($148), Flutter Sleeve Dress ($138), Cotton Rib Turtleneck Sweater Dress that comes in different colors ($58), Belted Cowl Neck Sweater Dress ($85)

sorry for the lack of an update ….

ying l. — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:47:32 +0000

i haven’t been catching up on one of my favorite shows, gossip girl, but in my honest opinion, the best fashion do’s definitely hail from it (i know, i know, it’s everywhere). blair & serena are both impossibly stylish & chic yet they look effortless (well, of course there are stylists on set). they both have such different styles, but they fit together quite well (clearly not their personalities). even if you don’t follow the show, their styles are inspirational, mixing high fashion with normal everyday pieces (well serena does, at least). i’ve been noticing look-a-like pieces in stores such as h&m & forever 21. here’s some of my favorite outfits:

addition to the winter coat article …

ying l. — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:47:14 +0000

the pictures didn’t seem to work when I posted them last time … here are some of the coats that I liked: Michael Kors (favorite one, the brand always has such a crisp and clean look to it), Jessica Simpson, Express (the leather one, the white wool one and the faux fur one) and BP.

Incorporating Plaid Into Your Wardrobe Without Looking Like A Farmer

ying l. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:58:12 +0000

Okay, let’s all admit it. Some people just can’t pull off plaid. And why is that? It’s because they do a bad job at it. Some ways you can incorporate the popular pattern into your attire:

layer a plaid button up with a solid colored long sleeve shirt underneath, don’t button it or partially button it
pair with a solid skirt, solid tights and scarf
wear a jacket over it
skirt and boots
try a ruffled plaid shirt
plaid dress with belt at the waist and boots

Here are some plaid picks from Urban Outfitters: Silence & Noise Play by C. Ronson Lark & Wolff by Steven Alan Free PeopleBuffaloCharlotte Ronson

FALL/WINTER COATS AND/OR JACKETS

ying l. — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:54:26 +0000

Okay, let’s get serious. All I can say to those puffer marshmallow-esque coats that we all must admit to having worn at least once in our lives in the winter, is UGH. Now I would rather layer to stay warm, thank you very much. I have this strong aversion to Northface. What was that created for again? Camping? I actually bought a DKNY puffer a few years ago with a furry hood, ended up looking like an eskimo. Don’t think I’ll be wearing that one much unless I am desperate. What looks great (well, in my honest opinion) are peacoats and trench coats. They look sophisticated, not juvenile. Even leather jackets fair well. The one thing to keep in mind when buying a coat or jacket is to feel comfortable! I made the mistake of buying a yellow peacoat that was too structured. Here’s some appealing ones that I found: INC International Concepts Belted Leather JacketExpress Leather Motorcycle Jacket (I like how this one isn’t typical black)Another one from Express (white is so clean and crisp looking)BP. Coat (sold at Nordstrom, the purple is adorable)Jessica Simpson (I LOVE the oversized collar, take it from this picture, pairing a long coat with boots is a quick fix to an undecisive day in front of your closet) London FogD&G Cropped Wool Coat (okay, not a winter essential but I thought it was cute)Michael Kors Belted Raincoat (this is definitely my favorite, the belt at the waist slims the wearer down)D&G Trench (classic

OCTOBER

ying l. — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:26:01 +0000

As you probably are aware of, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and everybody has been showing support, whether it be a simple pink tee shirt, a pink ribbon pin, etc. But you can easily shop to find a cure. (I know it is nearing the end of October, but it is never too late.) Check out http://pinkitude.com/ …. a percentage of the sales go to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure fund.

(paw pendant from the site)

(Estee Lauder’s pink ribbon pin, $12.50)

(OPI Nail Lacquer)

(Avon Lip Balm)

There are also many retail stores that sell tee shirts to support the cure. These are just a few items that have been advertised. On the other hand, what is everybody being for Halloween? :)

reply to Gio’s comment

ying l. — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:12:05 +0000

Thanks for the compliments but I actually live in New Jersey (currently). I lived in New York City when I was a young child and am planning to move back there for college. Anyways, a good place to buy cheap and long lasting makeup-Ricky’s NYC would probably be your best bet. It’s located in SoHo on Brodway and I believe there is also a location on the lower east side. You can probably find the location closest to you on their website. Ricky’s has every drugstore brand of makeup and some that aren’t found anywhere else. There is also Missha-I believe it is a Korean chain, but I am not positive. I’ve actually never been to the Missha’s in New York but I purchased quite a few products from them while I was in Hong Kong. wasn’t sure about their price range in America so I logged onto their website. The prices are actually similar to drugstore brands. Their products are fantastic, especially the blush. Hope this post helped you! Good luck on picture day :)

apologies !

ying l. — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:49:41 +0000

Sorry about the slacking of the updates lately. Last weekend was SAT’s, enough said. Trying to get all of my college things in as soon as possible while balancing everything else in life. Anyways, to reply to your question about Victorian style, Tory: it began with Queen Victoria. Of course most people nowadays don’t wear petticoats and huge hoop dresses with long trains but the styles we see today have some elements of the original Victorian clothing. It basically consists of corsets, ruffles, lace and whatnot. Gothic elements seem to play into it too with a lot of dark colors, especially black. And that reminds me, Tory, my closet is an enormous mess right now, with trying to swap out the summer clothes with fall and winter. My apologies for making this post so short but longer posts will emerge as soon as college stress rolls over!

What’s in My Wardrobe This Fall … So Far …

ying l. — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:43:43 +0000

Haven’t gotten as many chances to go fall shopping as I had hoped but here’s what I bought so far: yellow peacoat from a little boutique in SoHo, leggings from everywhere (golden, turquoise, purple, black, etc.), a bunch of cardigans courtesy of H&M, a huge snakeskin bag from Express, silk Chanel scarf, plaid shirt dress from Urban Outfitters, skinny jeans from everywhere, basic tees, ruffled purple top, Zara snake pattern pants and some others. Still waiting for Top Shop. Hmm makeup bag: DiorShow mascara, ColourZone lip gloss (not sure if they sell it in the U.S.?), Burt’s Bee’s, Shu Uemura cleansing oil. I find that these cosmetics products work very well and I have been using them for a while now. I’ve checked and I am pretty sure none of them have mineral oil, which is a cheap product they put into a lot of cosmetics.