[Color Code: Serene Green]

 
TOP: 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Pashli Backpack

LEFT: ZARA Jacquard Blazer/DIOR Vernis S/S 2014 in 192 Pampille/MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Small Molly' Leather Strap Watch/OSTWALD HELGASON Monkey Cotton Sweatshirt/SUPER by RETROSUPERFUTURE America Francis Elsa Sunnies

MID: WHISTLES Double Wrap Leather Bracelet/LIONETTE NY Petra Earrings/ZARA Guipure Lace Pencil Skirt/KATE SPADE Gabe Pointed Bow Flats/LOEFFLER RANDALL Junior Work Tote/MARC BY MARC JACOBS Standard Supply Compact Mirror iPhone Case

RIGHT: TOPSHOP Apple Gingham Bikini Set/OPENING CEREMONY Jindo Lucite Heel Sandals/ZARA Jacquard Trousers

Spring of 2014 has welcomed yet another nature colors to its palette: green, the light and serene version of this inspiriting hue.  And like its pastel confidante, placid blue, this light green offers the same tranquility and familiarity, which makes it a great as a stand alone color and to mix n' match with other colors in the spectrum.

Simply rock matching top n' bottom of this shade, which are totally in the hype must-try looks this season (see 3.1 Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, and Calvin Klein) or blend it in with another pastels or neutrals to maintain its tranquil hint (here, here, here, and here) 

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[In The Moment Eyecandy #6]

TOP: EDIE PARKER X DEL TORO M'Oticons Collection*

LEFT: NEW ERA X STAR WARS 59FIFTY® Cap Collection/TOPSHOP MOTO Frayed Jeans/LAUREL LONDON 3D Printed Vanity iPhone Case/Shailene Woodley for MARIE CLAIRE April 2014

RIGHT: ZARA Pearls Choker/SHU UEMURA Calligraph:ink Eyeliner/FASHIONABLE SELBY by TODD SELBY/ROSABOTANICA by BALENCIAGA Eau de Parfum  

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[Channeling: Monochrome Emma Watson]

Sensing a pattern with Emma Watson's style while in Madrid for Noah premiere.  The starlet was spotted in two different looks that shared 3 same keywords: monochrome, jumpsuits, and chic.

Casual Monochrome

Spotted when out and about on the street of Milan, Watson totally nailed the term effortlessly chic with her laid-back getup of current must-have items: overalls and slip-ons.  Working with her petite frame, Watson went with a fitted shirt and overalls instead of baggy ones and with a little trick up her trousers' hems to elongate her legs by showing a sliver of skin.

TOPSHOP Faux Leather Overalls/ZARA Combined Shirt/SUPER BY RETROSUPERFUTURE América Ego Sunglasses/PROENZA SCHOULER PS1 Wallet/H&M Rings/KOOPER Slip Ons

Classy Monochrome

 For her Noah Madrid Premiere red (...or blue) carpet look, Watson took a 180〫〫turn with her look, stunning the crowd with a plunging monochrome jumpsuit from J Mendel.  While maintaining minimalism in the clothing department, Watson did some creative accessorizing in the beauty department.  Watson had these series of gold barrettes running along the side of her head in an arrow-like formation to keep her side-swept in place, which by the way not only complemented the plunging neckline perfectly but also added some cutting-edge punk touch.  And last but not least, a sultry note from the bordeaux lips shade completed the whole sexy in a classy way look.

MANGO Satin Edge Blouse/MANGO Slim-Fit Suit Trousers/ZARA Stilettos/MAKE Matte Lipstick in Jakarta*/MANGO Central Piece Cuff/Gold Barrettes

*MAKE is proud to donate 10% of retail sales to the nonprofit organization We See Beauty Foundation, which benefits women-run, worker-owned cooperative businesses. All products are made in New York City.

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[In the Moment Eye Candy #5]

TOP: AESTHETIC PLEASURE Still Life Bag

LEFT: NET-A-PORTER PORTeR Magazine/emotiKARL by KARL LAGERFELD/SUPER by RETROSUPERFUTURE Panama Edgar Sunnies/ZARA Printed Combi Pleat Skirt

RIGHT: TORY BURCH make-up/BARBARA BRIONES Frida Eye Loafers/TOPSHOP x ADIDAS   

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[Trendspotter: Slip-Ons Sneakers]

"Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world.”

Today’s active and exuberant women cry for a comfortable yet chic footwear to walk in and fashion has answered the call. The result is slip-on; a sneaker sans all the laces and fuss that can go a mile with basically everything, from a pair of rugged jeans to tailored skirt.

Thanks to Vans for inventing this iconic footwear in the grungy 90s and to Phoebe Philo for pioneering its high-fashion translation in the 21st century.

With the 90s trends transpiring in the background, are you gonna jump on this comfy-meets-lux-meets-chic slip-ons bandwagon?

LEFT: LANVIN Leopard Brocade Slip-On/GIVENCHY Rose Print Slip-On/YMC Floral Slip-On/SAINT LAURENT Leopard Slip-On

 MID: VANS The Beatles Yellow Submarine Edition Classic Slip-On/KARL LAGERFELD Karl Print Coated Canvas Slip-On/MOTHER OF PEARL Striped Slip-On/SCHUTZ Amisha Slip-On

RIGHT:  AERIN Floral Cut Slip-On/TORY BURCH Miles Perforated Slip-On/MIU MIU Cap-toe Slip-On/RACHEL ZOE Barney Slip-On

Céline VS The Blonde Salad x Steve Madden/Givenchy VS Steve Madden
/Céline VS Topshop/Saint Laurent VS Vans

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[Stuart Weitzman SW x YOU: Design Your Own Perfect Shoe]

To ease your mid-week crisis away, here's a good news ladies!
 
For you who's been in search of a perfect pair of ankle-strap heels or who just cant seem to get enough of this effortlessly-chic-and-can-simply-go-with-any-looks strapped sandal, you might wanna check what Stuart Weitzman's got to offer with the newly launched feature on its website called SW x YOU
This new section enables you to customize your own pair of Stuart Weitzman ideal ankle-strap heels: Nudist, with 2 options of heel height and 12 fabulous swatches to choose from. *dying to get the white one here!*
Well, if the shoes fit...buy it in every color wise woman once said.  It will cost you US$400 a pair, but you can always consider it as an investment.  Do you know that ankle-strap heels is one of the shoes that a woman should own, according to Harper's Bazaar?

Moreover, with fashion forward A-list stars, such as Diane Kruger, Kate Beckinsale, and Jennifer Lawrence in its portfolio, we're totally digging this shoe.

So, what are you waiting for, ladies? Hurry up and check your bank-account balance, then place your order before March 12, 2014!  It's for a limited time only.

Simply follow these steps to score your perfect pair of Nudist:

Step 1

Step 2

 Step 3

 Step 4

Unfortunately, it is not available for shipping to Asia yet.  So, you might wanna consider using Borderlinx.  Good luck and happy customizing ♥

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[Color Code: Placid Blue]

Top: ZARA TRF Faux Leather Jacket 

Left: ZARA Midi Length Lace Skirt (Burberry S/S 2014 inspired)/CUTLER AND GROSS for J.CREW 0737 Sunglasses/KEDS by TAYLOR SWIFT 10mm Champion Dot Sneakers/VINCE CAMUTO 'Kash' Clutch
Mid: SOPHIA WEBSTER Skye Cloud-appliquéd Patent-Leather Mules/ASOS Semi Precious Bar Necklace/ZARA Poplin Top/ZARA Crossover Poplin Top

Right: KENZO Day Clouds iPhone 5 Case/ILLAMASQUA Speckled Nail Varnish in Fragile/ZARA Rhinestone Necklace

Bottom: MARC BY MARC JACOBS 34mm Henry Skeleton Watch/CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Kitty Bejeweled Embellished Flats

February does not always have to be all about the sweet romantic pink.  How about making some room in your closet for this other pastel color called Placid Blue?  Which undoubtedly lives up to its name, as its soft blue hue imparts nothing but tranquility. (agree?)
Moreover, with the spring season approaching, there's no reason to not start embracing this light shade of blue that opens Pantone® Spring 2014 Fashion Color palette, and slowly make your transition into spring. 

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®, suggests that this pastel is very adaptable, as we are so accustomed to seeing it as nature's background.  So, not only that we can see this color stands on its own for its picture-perfect calmness, but also as a neutral that can be creatively mixed with other colors in the spectrum.  

Designers, such as the contemporary A.Wang and Barbara Bui to the high fashion Burberry, Marchesa, and Valentino, have also given their approval of this placid color through their Spring/Summer 2014 collections.
What's more with the recent street style of Autumn/Winter 2014 fashion weeks crowds, which shows how the crowds have successfully figured out this blue's clues. 

Don a matching placid blue top and bottoms like what Jeanie Lee did and add some matching accessories in the same colors as well.  Or simply put a jacket of this hue over your monochrome articles, like Kate Foley and Eleina Welteroth did.

There's no absolute rule on how to and not to wear this placid hue, so be creative and have fun!

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[What to Wear: Saint Valentine's Day]

 

 - Coco Chanel -

I know those who are working (and celebrating) on Valentine's day this year can totally relate to what Madame Coco was saying, what's with Valentine's Day falls on a weekday and approaching in 1200 hours.  Oh mon Dieu!

So, for you who still have no idea what to wear for tomorrow's dinner date or night out with your gal pals...worry not, here's some ideas inspired by color palette from the lovely quote above (hint: matching top-bottom to the rescue...)

 Look No.1

With the exposed-midriffs suit trend exploding on this season's runways, it will be awful to not embrace this very trend on a day where it's okay to be a little bit exposé. To tone down the high level of fierceness bare midriffs will bring, pick soft colors like blushing pink for that innocence kinda feeling.

   1.ARGYLE & OXFORD V Bralette/2.ARGYLE & OXFORD Box Pleated Skirt/3. LA MER COLLECTIONS Retro Tassel Wrap/4. ZARA Pointed Mary Jane/5. KATE SPADE Sailor's Knot Ring/6. KATE SPADE Skinny Mini Bow Ring/7.M.A.C A Fantasy of Flowers Lipstick in Rose Lily/8. ZARA Striped Minaudiere Clutch

Look No.2

It's not a crime to wear striped B/W matching top-bottom, especially with this ruffle cuffs crop top that gives the whole minimalist look a feminine spark.  Add some red-pink combo to avoid looking like you just got out from an old B/W movie.

 

1. ZARA Striped Top with Frilly Cuff/2. ZARA Striped Pencil Skirt/3.ZARA Chain & Link Necklace/4.ZARA Leather Wide Heel Sandal/5.YSL Glossy Stain in Rose Tempura/6.SALVATORE FERRAGAMO V-Day Collection Bracelet/7.KATE SPADE Marry Me iPhone Case/8.KATE SPADE Ooh La La Tobyn Bag   

Good luck and have a fabulous Valentine's Day or Singles Awareness Day as A.Wang might say ♥

 

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[In the Moment Eye Candy #4]

 TOP: PETER PILOTTO FOR TARGET Floral Print Canvas Sneakers*/PETER PILOTTO FOR TARGET Geometric Print Canvas Sneakers*

LEFT: It by ALEXA CHUNG/ALEXA FOR EYEKO Limited Edition Eyeliner & Mascara/HARPER'S BAZAAR Fashion Week Emoji/(AK.'SA.RA) Silver Mug/(AK.'SA.RA) Gold Mug/
AÃRK COLLECTIVE Classic in Sterling, Coal, and Amber
RIGHT: BEATS BY DR. DRE X ALEXANDER WANG Earbuds, Pill Speaker, and Headphone/NERDMOB Positive Mantra Bracelets/ZARA Studded Court Shoes/3.1 PHILLIP LIM Pashli Backpack/MCM x Craig & Karl Small Backpack

* Available online globally at Net-a-Porter, in US at Target

** Check out how Alexa Chung draws her signature catliner (via Vogue):

 

and also how she dances beautifully in her signature flats across the landscape of Southern France in Longchamp's new S/S 2014 campaign

Ciao ♥

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[Wish List: Anya Hindmarch Crisp Packet Clutch]

Anya Hindmarch, following the footsteps of her fellow designers, such as Margiela and Olympia, has claimed yet another item from our secret snack stash.  They already have the candy wrapper and gummy bear in the we're-not-gonna-judge-you-for-omnomnoming-such-food land, and now it's time for a package of delish crisps (...or potato chips) to cross over.

Hindmarch's idea of of creating luxurious versions of everyday objects resulted in a 18 x 13 x 4 cm Crisp Packet Clutch that has taken the shape of a pack of Walker's crisps (heard it was the Salt&Vinegar flavour...another reason to love this clutch).  Hindmarch calls it a “perfect little clutch and actually a little piece of art. It is really modern, and a forever classic, I think.”
Check out the elaborate design and craftsmanship this little piece of art went through before hitting the market here.

This GBP995 per 500 g crisp clutch comes in 4 metallic hues: London Blue, Orange, Pale Gold and Silver, with a suede lining and detachable chain strap.

The shiny nature of its metallic colour and its petite size make this clutch the perfect evening bag for you who's bored of the conventional ones.  And for those, who were born to take place under the limelight, this will be just the right bag to make all the heads turn your way...have this metallic piece to finish up your casual look for that extra crisp.

And just a normal human being, I am, who has a soft spot for such an eye-candy...I, too, crave to have this clutch on my snack shelf alongside my MMM x H&M candy-wrapper clutch.
But, I guess it won't be happening soon, since the waiting list for this clutch is so long that the first time it hit the store...sold out in just 3 hours.  However, no worry, the next drop is in mid-March. So, start saving up and wait in list, ladies! 

Available online via Anya Hindmarch. 

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