cred: Sam

leopard brown hues

Lucky Brand Leopard Cardigan | Mango Shirt | Kimchi Blue Paperbag Trousers | Melie Bianco Bag | Jessica Simpson Pumps

A look shot last week. If you've been a longtime reader, you will know that I find anything leopard printed irresistible - that is if it's not in tacky colors or disoriented gradients, most popular with 11 to 13 year olds. Can't believe it's nearly the end of October with Halloween in just three days! I'm looking forward to a good weekend spent with good friends and food. Bisous!

this halloween

Half-inspired by the Paris, Je T'aime spread in Vogue Sept. 2007 issue styled by thee one and only Grace Coddington and half lusting to fulfill my desire for life in the roarin' twenties- in a stylish manner at the least. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays during the year where I can take on a whole new role, outfit-wise.

vintage musings: chanel

ph. cred: TFS

After watching Coco Avant Chanel played by Audrey Tautou back in 2009 and re-watching it two years later, still nothing satisfies my visual Chanel cravings like these vintage Chanel ads do. Portrayed with timeless style and impeccable accessories, I don't live a day without fantasizing about life in the 1920's - 60's era.

punched studs and dripping in silver chains

Vintage Levis's Jacket | Striped Singlet | Cuff | Planet Gold Pants

My studding obsession began with this collar, then proceeded to my leather, pleather and denim. Mind you, I'm about to go further with my head-wear and rayon/nylon numbers. A good time killer, this tedious task has left my thumbs in a sore state and my baggie of studs empty. Until my next batch arrives at my doorstep, I'll take this chance to recuperate and play in my newly embellished outerwear.

wildfox à la penny lane

Seriously so in love with Wildfox Couture's latest Fall Collection inspired by one of my all-time favorite movies, Almost Famous and style icon Penny Lane. Peep the video here.

lavagabonddame @ fashiolista

See my picks here.

bored by the chore of saving face

See By Chloe Blouse | Modern Demi Curve Sqaured Pocket Flare Jeans c/o Levi's | Vintage Belt and Bag | Steve Madden Heels

A retro inspired 70s look with my favorite pair of flare jeans and silky pussy bow blouse. All royal blue with hints of brown, grey and wine. Post title from one of my current replays: Today by Smashing Pumpkins.

studious and ready to go

Forever 21 Mauve Crochet Jumper | Mango Oxford | Urban Outfitters Skinnies | Target Booties

A new twist on the sweater and collared shirt look with my favorite crochet piece. Simply dug out a black chiffon ribbon from the black hole that is my closet and diy-ed a bow for more prim look. For the past few days, the weather has cooled down a couple degrees with few light showers in between - so refreshing. On the contrary, it makes me want to stay cozy under blankets, drink hot cocoa and watch Moulin Rouge instead of going to school.

Also, let us take a moment to remember Steve Jobs, one of the most innovative minds yet. We bloggers need to thank him for us being able to tote around our iPhones and Macs solely for the purpose of blogging and communicating. R.I.P.



fall 2011 playlist

On repeat and shuffle.

cat eyes and neutral stripes

Forever 21 Striped Maxi | Vintage Camel Leather Blazer and Mini Rucksack | Forever 21 Spike Ring

It's going to be one rambunctious and hectic month of October: college seminars, journalism field trips, meetings and Halloween/friend rendezvous. Squeezing in between readings from my British Literature class, dreaded SAT Prep and college essays, currently with a word count of two: my name. So, please bear with my lack luster of posts lately - but as I have a pile of online orders plus packages in courtesy of StyleRev, Tulle, Le Bunny Bleu and Urban1972 waiting for me to claw through, you can look forward to more outfit documentations in the near future.