boy meets girl

Sometimes I like shopping in the mens or little boys section. I've been looking for a easy shirt for work day and weekend. I found the perfect one in the mens section at J.Crew.

J.Crew shirt, Club Monaco skirt, YSL shoes

I've been looking for these YSL shoes for awhile. Luckily, for me this past Spring I found them at the YSL outlet for an extra 50% off. I totally scored! 

Part 3 of MBNYFW

My outfit at the Ports 1961 show. Going for the nerdy editor look.

Blouse by J.Crew, blazer by Club Monaco, cargo pants by J.Crew, shoes by YSL, bag by Balenciaga.

Outside the tents was a runway of its own. Everyone came dressed to the nines. So many more street fashion photographers this year.

Will from Will and Grace.

Don't forget the men!

Photographer in action.

fall back

It's been awhile since I've done an outfit post.

Fall is officially here in NYC. In a blink of an eye, the summer is gone. The cold weather and grey skies have brought on a slight seasonal depression. The only thing I do love, is layering! I'm still loving my grey sweatshirt from last season.

Gingham shirt from J.Crew, sweatshirt from American Apparel, skirt from Amanda Uprichard, tights from Club Monaco, necklace from Forever 21, shoes from YSL.

Been obsessed with this perwinkly blue color from Essie called Lapis of Luxury. They have the cutest names. It would be such a fun job to think of nail polish color names all day long.

 The return of the pointy toe shoes this season. 

march on

Pat Benatar sang "Love is a battlefield".

Someone should have said Fashion is a battlefield! With all the warring going on between the design team, merchants and the production team. Everyday is a sparring lesson. As a designer, its always a struggle with the production team who are price conscious about everything. For me as a designer, its hard to have these limitations when you design. You want to use the best fabric, trims and techniques. Then you have the merchandisers, who want to "design". I've learned to be patient and compromise. I think that's one of the biggest lessons you learn working at a large company.

Today I came to work dressed as a solider of fashion.

Gap jacket, American Apparel leggings, Urban Outfitter tunic, Marc Jacobs belt, Doc Marten boots

In all the Spring 2010 runway shows, there are touches of the military influence everywhere.



Images from Style.com

I've always loved utilitarian details in clothes. With tabs, big cargo pockets, zippers, drawcord and snaps.

Can't wait to find more military things to add to my wardrobe. Next on the list is a great pair of cargo pants.

smells like teen spirit

Martin & Osa hat, J. Crew slub tee, H&M cardigan, Uniqlo cardigan, J.Crew necklace, Gap jeans, Doc Marten boots.

My outfit today feels kind of boyish and moody. Work has been getting on my nerves and sometimes I really question why I decided I ever wanted to be a fashion designer. I guess my mood subconsciously translated to my outfit when I got dressed this morning. It is my homage to my favorite band ever, Nirvana. I remember in middle school I would come home from school and watch MTV (when they used to play music videos) and love the grungy look of Kurt Cobain. I admit I was a nerd in middle school and didn't feel cool enough to wear what I saw. The torn up jeans, flannels and Doc Martens were left to the more "popular" kids at my school.



Finally, my 8th grade dreams come true and I bought myself a pair of Doc Martens. They are the most comfortable shoes and I love feeling like I'm stomping around.


Of course, even this grungy girl needs a little bit of sparkle.

feeling catty

Zara dress, Marc Jacobs belt, H&M opaque tights and necklace, Gucci booties.

I've never owned anything animal print. I don't have anything against it, I would see other people wearing it and think it was fine. I just thought it wasn't me.

I was in Zara the other day finally getting my hands on the leftovers of a sale that been going on for a few weeks. This dress immediately caught my eye. My first step into the animal world! I love the deep red color and the fact it looks more polka dot-ish.


One of my favorite nail polish colors. 212-New York from OPI Sephora.


I got these Gucci booties on super sale and one of my best buys! They go with everything and the shape of the toe and heel are perfection.


A Christmas presents from my best friend. She totally knows my style.

no.9

I've always been a little skeptical about socks worn with sandals. I just imagine touristy Americans that wear white tube socks with Tevas and fanny packs. The much copied and beautifully styled J.Crew catalog made me rethink my previous notions.

Then Leighton Meester shows up at the Louis Vuitton S/S 10 show with the socks/sandal combo. So I decided to give it a try. It did garner some weird looks from coworkers, but my socks made me happy. Thats all that counts right?


American Eagle cardigan, H&M dress, Vintage necklaces, H&M socks, Nine West sandals




So many bruises on my leg. I bruise easily. :(

I love this vintage locket. I got it for $1 at a huge antique market that happens every year in Brimfield, Massachusetts.

no.8

Jcrew tee, UO shorts


Forever21 ring


Forever21 chains, Vintage type writer key necklace from a craft fair vendor.

I'm feeling so uninspired with my outfits lately. I wish I could wear my sweatpants and hoodie everywhere or just dress like a boy.

no. 4

Philip Lim 3.1 top, Gap shorts, Sam Edelman sandals, vintage gold necklaces.


One of the perks of working in fashion is taking home unused inspiration samples. We bought this Philip Lim top during a shopping trip in Europe. Luckily for me, its an XS and has served its purpose. It is the softest jersey material and the I love the paisley cutout motif.