Spanish Steps

Not for the Bride

When I first saw this picture,

I was like, damn, who woulda thought of

going out looking like a goth bride?

Santa Monica

Sacked

DIY: Flower Sunglasses

Felt super inspired by all of these

flower-adorned shades I've been seeing lately...

Phantom of the Opera

Question:

Who said that masks

are limited to the theatre?

Neck Focus

Idea #1:

Use a sweater (preferably the thin and flimsy kind)

as a fashionable scarf-of-sorts.

Clutched

Idea #1:

Carry an iPad/laptop case as a clutch.

(p.s. I'm eating a cupcake ^_^)

Waisted

I remember the first time I saw this outfit

and being utterly inspired.

Seriously...

who would have thought of working

a shirt tied around your waist

as an intentionally fashionable

aspect of your outfit?

Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay

Well!
I suppose I'll kick this summer off
with a little photo diary of what's been going on,
if any of you actually give a hoot...

Baring It

With summer fast approaching,

how about showing, ya know,

a little stomach?

Dressing Down

I know...I know...

a lot of you probably think this is pretty ugly.

I couldn't say the same for myself, however.

Pop Art

Woman at the Bar

Drawing Inspiration from Grandpa

Grandparents.

Not your first choice when it comes

to styling inspiration.

But I guess that's the thing about fashion.

It's unexpected.

Details, Details...

Today's post is not so much an "outfit" post,

as it is a scrutinization of details.

Details are extremely important

and often disregarded in determining

the outcome of a look.

So I thought I would spend a little time
talking about some so-called trivial elements

that I feel really add to an outfit...

Most Overused Fashion Words

Ohhhh mmaahhh gaaahhh...

It seems like every time I go on fashion blogs these days,

you're pretty much guaranteed to see the following words:

Class Act

Came back from Italy
just in time to spend Easter

with the extended family
at our Grandma's house.

I wasn't planning on

taking any pictures,

but eventually
(as it would happen with my cousins)

one thing led to another,

and what do you know...

I have a photo shoot for you all.

A Spotty Situation

Balance Act

Roma! (p. 1)

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 Hello, all.

This is probably the longest

I've ever gone

without posting.

I meant to post yesterday,

but I was busy,

and for a good reason.

Ruby's Diner

Art of the Sleeve

This will be a very short post.

But what I wanted to talk about

is very important in terms of

how your outfit will carry out.

The Blues

Hardy Har Hair

Pink dip-dye

Slip

Ladyfingers

Via The Blonde Salad

J. Crew

Hazel Eyes

Yay, my colored contacts came!

If you must know, I technically have brown eyes.

....Which I wouldn't even say were brown.

They're so dark they're practically black =/

Anyway, I chose hazel contacts

because one time I saw these Islander-looking kids

at my sister's old hula group.

And they were so beautiful.

They had dark tan skin

and then these piercing hazel-green eyes.

It was such a shocking contrast,

which mesmerized me the most.

And I thought,

Wow,

I would like to look that exotic, too.

I don't think it looks too unnatural..?

What do you think?

Prints

Pyjamas

Drawing Inspiration from Street Style

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Hey there, you unknown individual.

Sorry for the lack of presence.

No fear, though.

I have some outfits I plan on posting in the days to come.

So don't wander too far off.

I'm still here.

In the meantime,

I want to talk about street style

and the fashion tips that can be drawn from them.

Street style is where I gather many clever sartorial "how-tos."

You know...

advice on one should wear certain clothing articles with other pieces,

possibly acquiring DIY inspiration in the process.

Soak Up the Sun

Grandma's

Fancy Feet

Alexander Wang's Simona Fox Heel Sandals

A Few Words...On Short Hair

Leg Curtains

Chills

I started school today =( It's like the weather knew it too because the day ended up being cold, raining, and dreary, not to mention major traffic on the way to class. For crying out loud, it was JUST sunny not too long ago during winter break! Meh.

That's why I'm here bundling up with layers. I liked the idea of pairing something loose and casual like a knit cardigan with a more fancier and tailored piece like a blazer. The gradual layers peeping out of my sleeves were just right touch.

Under shirt: Buffalo Exchange

Cardigan: Mossimo

Blazer: Walmart!

Scarf: Mom's

- LEIRA

Split

To all you Gleeks out there...Does this sweater look familiar?

Redo of "Classique"

I redid my previous "Classique" outfit with an added beret and vintage Italian bag. I had to post this again because it looked so 60s perfect with included accessories! ^_^

- LEIRA

Classique

Peek-a-boo

Black & Grey

La Mer

Put a Bow On It

Spruce things up a bit with the easiest DIY ever.

- LEIRA

Gifts

A suede colored pencil and drawing pad set & ethnic bag from the Philippines

Waahh...the pencils are almost too beautiful to use but I will be using the bag often ;)

What did you get for Christmas?

- LEIRA