A Pinch of Style

Moved

2011-04-13T09:27:00.002-05:00

I have moved on over to tumblr.

Chk me out here: www.tiendo.tumblr.com

Flare Jeans

2011-03-14T15:17:00.002-05:00

Celine Fall 2010

2011-03-03T10:09:00.003-06:00

My favorite piece from Celine's Fall collection

In Red

2011-02-01T14:44:00.001-06:00

Color Blocks

2011-01-20T10:15:00.001-06:00

top: zara; skirt: prada; shoes: alaia

Sorry for the quality of the my pics as of late..they were all taken via iphone. :/

Dinner Outfit: Something Nude

2011-01-04T14:46:00.000-06:00

The Camel Skirt

2010-12-08T15:25:00.001-06:00

Just Casual

2010-11-29T15:05:00.002-06:00

Wide Leg - Yay or Nay?

2010-11-16T21:24:00.002-06:00

Grils Night Out

2010-11-02T14:53:00.002-05:00

Balenciaga Skirt

2010-10-20T20:55:00.002-05:00

I need a new backdrop...esp without those boxes behind me. :)

2010-10-14T14:35:00.001-05:00

Excuse the mess seen in the picture :)

Cayman Islands: The End

2010-10-06T14:27:00.003-05:00

dress: eryn brinie; shoes: bottega veneta

Beach attire:

me with the love of my life

Grand Cayman: Day 3

2010-09-30T13:24:00.002-05:00

dress: common thread; shoes: bottega veneta; necklace: club monaco

Grand Cayman: Day 2

2010-09-19T23:09:00.003-05:00

top: ebay; shorts: stella mccartney; shoes: bottega veneta; belt: ebay

Grand Cayman: First Night

2010-09-13T10:35:00.002-05:00

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top: alaia; shorts: johnson; shoes: prada

Grand Cayman: The Arrival

2010-09-02T15:15:00.002-05:00

sweater: awang; tank: american eagle; shorts: balenciaga; sandals: UO

Last Night In Vegas!

2010-08-13T08:20:00.000-05:00

dress: balenciaga; shoes: ysl

Story behind the dress: I saw this dress while I was in NY last October and I absolutely loved it but didn't purchase it. When Xmas rolled around, Linh called the Baleniciaga store and surprised me with this beautiful dress. I love his thoughtfulness.

Happy Friday!

Vegas: Day 2

2010-07-27T11:26:00.000-05:00

I had to loosen my belt bc I ate so much for lunch. I love eating!

Love anything racerback

top: club monaco; skirt; alexander wang; shoes: bally; belt: bcbg

Happy Tuesday!

Project Mannequin

2010-07-22T14:51:00.005-05:00

Hey blog readers!

Please pick Mimitoday as one of top 3 outfits for the Charlotte Russe giveaway.

Thanks in advance!

Click here or the picture above to vote!

Vegas: Day 1

2010-07-15T15:03:00.004-05:00

top: zara; shorts: balenciaga; shoes: bally

dress: alaia; shoes: ysl

SATC 2 Premier

2010-07-02T09:06:00.002-05:00

SATC 2 Premier..what to wear? I decided to go for something simple yet chic and comfy so I chose this nude silk tank dress and paired it with the lovely Miu Miu pumps. Speaking of these Miu Miu pumps, I spotted these shoes at the Miu Miu store in NY last October and wanted them badly but unfortunately they did not have my size. The SA did locate a pair in their Miami store but I decided to pass since I was not able to try them on. Well....when fashion week came, I saw these shoes on the feet of Vogue editors a la Giovanna Battaglia, Anna Dello Russo and her assistant, Viviana Volpicelle, I loved the shoe even more. They paired the outfits perfectly with the Miu Miu which in turn made me want it even more! Gosh, the influence of these ladies are so powerful it is insane! *sigh*

Happy Friday!

2010-06-18T09:40:00.007-05:00

love love love

top: dolly pearl; skirt: prada; belt: jcrew; shoes: alaia

For my friend's wedding, I decided to wear this GORGEOUS top by Dolly Pearl! I had my eye on it for quite some time and it was the perfect opportunity to snatch it up and wear it to a Spring wedding. I love everything about this top: the flowy fabric (perfect for the heat in texas), the color and especially the detailed ruffle on the shoulder - this top is just perfection!

Dolly Pearl makes gorgeous pieces, so please check out the items at www.dollypearl.com !

Have a good weekend.

Prints, Please

2010-06-07T15:02:00.005-05:00

top: alexander wang; skirt: f21; shoes: chloe

Thanks for all the comments, everyone. Happy Monday!

A Colorful Bunch

2010-05-31T09:14:00.004-05:00

dress: alberta ferretti; shoes: prada; necklace: f21

A week ago, I took a mini weekend trip to Dallas for a wedding. Goal was to have a eat good and have a blast with my fave ladies - mission accomplished!

It was love at first sight when I saw the Prada Spring 2010 lucite sandals on the runway. I worked my outfit around these lovely sandals and it looked perfectly with the Alberta Ferretti dress that I purchased @ INA, a consigment store in NY.

Hello, I'm back!

2010-04-21T15:06:00.002-05:00

dress: f21; shoes: boutique 9

Hello, bloggers! I am excited to be blogging again and as lame as it may sound, I consider it a mini escape from my hectic life. What can I say, fashion soothes me like no other.

After 3 weeks of being cooped up in the house with 1 tot and a newborn, I finally get a chance to get some fresh air and spend time with my gfs. Great friends + good food + wine = guaranteed fun and def. therapeutic for the soul. Anyway, for my first outting, I wanted to wear these cute oxford shoes that I got from GILT...handsome looking, isn't it?

Have a happy hump day, everyone!

Hodge Podge

2010-03-24T14:51:00.005-05:00

my friend and I celebrated our birthdays together...happy birthday to us!

my sad attempt on taking a picture of my outfit. :)

my lovers

This will be my last post in a while...baby is coming very soon!

2010-03-02T14:00:00.003-06:00

dress: zara; necklace: f21; boots: CL

I rarely buy any shoes that I think are very trendy because I know I won't wear them for many seasons to come esp if they come with a hefty price tag but this is an exception. I fell in love with these CL boots the moment I laid eyes on them. Though lacey, it is very subtle and I can visualize myself wearing them with many outfits, the first of which is with the Zara dress that I absolutely love.

Fur + Leather

2010-02-15T13:50:00.005-06:00

leather jacket: s.w.o.r.d; fur: vintage (ebay); tunic: topshop; boots: CL

I wore this outfit almost two months ago and as you can see, my belly is fairly huge! Just imagine how big I look now. T - 6 weeks till baby's arrival...can't wait to welcome him to the world.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Bold Shoulders

2010-02-01T15:00:00.001-06:00

dress: silence & noise; necklace: urbn; shoes: CL

Sorry for the very lack luster photos - quality plus all else. Linh bought me a new point and shoot camera for Xmas and I have still yet to learn its features. I am learning (slowly but surely!).

Just A Night Out of Town

2010-01-23T15:15:00.002-06:00

jacket: banana republic; dress: bcbg; sweater: hm; shoes: michael kors

Rewind: Christmas 2009

2010-01-12T20:53:00.000-06:00

beautiful table setting

Xmas cards from one of the hosts

small gifts for all of us

Cindy (middle) with the two hostesses

The girlies

drink up...too bad I couldn't join

delicious catered food

we celebrated a friend's birthday as well and she finally received her necklace!

notice how no ornaments are on the bottom half the tree? the lil one decided to take it all off the tree for us..lol (sorry for the mess!)

Our annual girls Xmas party is always full of fun, laughs, food and drinks. Tradition is that we would each have a secret santa and spend atleast X amount on one another. Well, we took a different spin this year and tried something new. We all agreed upon doing a random lottery - something different and fun. First place gets $200, second gets $100 and third gets $50 (unfortunately, I didn't win). Maybe we should try bingo + alcohol next year...doesn't that sound like loads of fun?

Cheers to wonderful friends and good times!

Bling In the New Year - Happy 2010!

2010-01-06T18:00:00.008-06:00

Linh calls this the bobble head picture and I completely agree..lol

dress: topshop; shoes: alaia; fur: vintage

I love this fur jacket...soooo warm! I also love the clustered earrings by Ben Anum purchased on Gilt...a perfect piece of bling to add to my New Years' ensemble along with the furrr.

Similar to the past New Years, Linh and I just had dinner and met up a few friends then head home before midnight strike. Maybe we won't be party poopers next year...keke.

A Hint of Red

2009-12-27T21:52:00.003-06:00

jacket: rick owens; tank: hm; skirt: AA; shoes: YSL

They say pregnant ladies shouldn't wear high heels. Maybe they are afraid of us falling or it could be bad for our back, body, and pregnancy? My guess is as good as yours but I bravely wore these 6 inch heels anyway. This picture was taken a month ago when I was 5.5 month preggo so it was quite manageable.

I rarely wear red lipstick but I have been wearing the color more as of late. I wanted to spice up the all black outfit with ra touch of red on the lips (due to the change in photo color in photoshop, the lip color seems a bit pinkish) for a glamour look.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

Holiday Blues

2009-12-15T20:30:00.004-06:00

dress: kensie girl; shoes: alaia; necklace: banana republic

I have been feeling uninspired, lazy, hormonal and among many other things as of late all of which is due to my pregnancy. It isn't a cool feeling to have weight gain in all places which is why you will see future posts with very lack luster outfits, just like this one. Maybe I should just wait till I have the baby and post when I get my body back. They say it is hard to get your body back to it's original shape after the 2nd child, is that true?

Anyway, I love these Alaia so much that I bought them in 3 different colors during their sale last season: Black, Brown (worn here) and red. Love the classic look, the colors (every girl needs to own atleast a pair of red shoes, right?) and at a great price so.... what the heck! :)

Enjoy!

Casual Cool

2009-12-07T14:15:00.003-06:00

I had the shrimp salad with vinaigrette dressing

He had the chicken quiche with a side salad

We both shared a freshly baked croissant with butter and jam

top: aa; skirt: gap; sandals: lanvin

Beautiful weather calls for outdoor activities and that includes eating outdoors. Linh and I had a Sunday to ourselves so we decided to enjoy brunch at one of our fav. places - Tiny Boxwood. The food is always delicious and they change up their menu every weekend so you have variety everytime you go. What I love most about this place is their freshly baked croissant with butter and jam - simplicity at it's best.

Sorry for the lack of updates and not commenting back. I have been busy and each time I get online, it is only for a short period of time. Thanks for all the comments and I do enjoy reading what you have to say!

I am stuffed...Can you tell?

2009-11-27T14:30:00.010-06:00

dress: french connection; sweater: awang; boots: miu miu

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I am!

Special Guest: Edward!

2009-11-18T21:00:00.003-06:00

the birthday girl

mani-pedi spa party

our special surprise guest: Edward!

all the ladies w/ edward - lucky him :P

Her bday gift from all of us!

dress: zara; boots: loeffler randall

What better way to celebrate a bday with a mani-pedi spa party + dinner with great friends? Having Edward at your birthday dinner! We invited a special guest, Edward!, to dinner and surprised her. Her expression was priceless - lots of oh my gahs and laughter. Nothing better than bringing much happiness to the bday girl. :)

This year, we wanted to get something special for one another and decided that everyone gets a gold necklace with their initial on it. Lovely idea! With her birthday being towards the end of the year, she was extremely estatic to finally receive hers.

Yes, the pooch on my belly is a lil bun in the oven!

Black + Bling

2009-11-11T13:40:00.002-06:00

top: marc jacobs; leather leggings: les chiffoniers; boots: loeffler randall; necklace: vintage kramer

Happy Hump Day!

NYC: Day 3

2009-11-03T11:38:00.002-06:00

tank: karl lagerfeld; blazer: alexander wang; leggings: AA; scarf: virginia johnson; flats: prada

jacket: rick owens; top: UO; leather leggings: les chiffoniers; boots: miu miu

Sorry for the ugly pictures. Linh got lazy with the SLR camera so we used my old point and shoot so the quality is a bit grainy.

The last picture, however, was used by the SLR..noticed the difference?

This marks an end to my NY trip. Since 2002, I have frequented NY every year, not missed a year since and each time I visit, I feel renewed. There is something in the air in NY that makes me feels refreshed - maybe it is the hustle and bustle of the city (I am very much a city girl), the energy that it exudes, or enjoying the melting pot that makes this NYC. Whatever it is, I love it!

NYC: Day 2

2009-10-28T22:16:00.012-05:00

top: twenty 8 twelve; sweater: old navy; leggings: AA; flats: lanvin; purse: chloe

dress: alaia; boots: loeffler randall

I purchased this Alaia dress in Paris and I am disappointed that the beauty of this dress was not captured. The back skirt of the dress is very bunched up and adds a uniqueness to the dress but obviously you can't tell from this awful picture. *sigh* Also, it is uber short in the back(it is longer in front and slopes up towards the back)! I might have flashed my undies while wearing it..yikes! Anyway, I will make sure better pics will be taken the next time I wear it.

Dinner at L' Artusi

Bucatini Pasta

This was soooo delicious!

lobster mushroom pasta

This was effinlicious as well.

My NY lover and me

NY City: Day 1

2009-10-21T15:30:00.006-05:00

This is literally the only picture that Linh took of New York. We have been here so many times, scenic pictures are no longer neccessary.

leather jacket: joie; sweater: hm; dress: thayer; flats: lanvin; purse: Chloe

Ladies, if you must invest in one pair of flats, I highly recommend the Lanvin. They are amazingly comfortable. I bought these in Spring of 2006 and they are in great shape considering the amount of times I wear them! I wore them all over Paris and NY and no foot massage needed afterwards :). Great investment!

As for the Chloe handbag..I die! I bought the purse in Paris and they are A LOT cheaper than the selling price in the states...it is redunkulous. Let's just say I got these for 30% cheaper than what it is sold here in the states...do the math. On top of that, only Europe's Chloe stores carry this color (brown) and is not sold in the US. Hard not to pass up!

boots: loeffler randall

I was exhausted from an entire day of walking and didn't feel like changing into my intended night time outfit so I just changed shoes. I wore these thigh high suede shoes that I got last year to spice up the outfit for a night out of town :P

Our trip to NY was a bit stressful. On our way to the airport, we had a flat tire. When we arrived at the airport, the entire place was shut down for 30 minutes due to security breach. On top of that, we had a 2 hour flight delay and didn't arrive to NY til midnight. We arrived to our hotel around 1 AM and we were told that the hotel was overbooked for the night but will have a room available for us the following day. They offered to give us a refund for a night's stay and will book us a hotel room in their other hotel which was 3 blocks away. I literally turned bitch mode when I was told this. I demanded a huge suite at both hotels for this inconvenience! Hello, it was 1 AM and I was exhausted. I did get what I asked for so I felt a tad better.

The following day was much better. Linh booked me a massage at Bliss Spa at the W so I could relax and release some of that muscle tension while he was attending his conference. Anyway, shopping was a bust....ended up empty handed. The day ended with good company while dining at Momofuku Ssam bar. If anyone decides to visit NY, you HAVE to try their pork buns..it's the shit...srsly. Just look at it (pic below)

Walking down the Aisle

2009-10-12T17:55:00.008-05:00

dress: thread social; shoes: alaia

Few weekends ago, I attended a dear friend's wedding. The wedding was beautiful and so was the bride! The bride and I have been friends for 18 yrs - met in 6th grade, went our separate ways in college, reunited 5 yrs ago. Though we had a mini gap in our friendship, we picked up right where we left off and both of us were fortunate to attend each other's wedding.

Congrats to the beautiful couple!

Riviera Maya: 5 days and 4 nights

2009-09-30T17:00:00.001-05:00

dress: UO; shoes: Chloe

dress: i don't remember; belt: YSL; shoes: Chloe

dress: UO; belt: YSL; shoes: lanvin

shirt: club monaco; shorts: missoni; belt: YSL; shoes: chloe

Each year Linh and I love to make it to one beach destination to just relax. We did just that on this trip...literally. We both desperately needed to just get away from everything and just sit on our arses and do diddly.

I packed the night before and it took me roughly 30 minutes to pack everything into my carry on. I just walked into my closet without knowing what I was going to pack (this is rare). I saw my raffia YSL belt hanging on my belt rack so I instantly made that my key piece to everything and just grabbed whatever outfit that goes. I decided on the no makeup look....just brought my mascara, brow filler and lip gloss. This was the most simplest type of packing I have ever done and the most relaxing trip I have ever taken! Simplicity is key to a stress free life :)

Trek to Riviera Maya

2009-09-17T15:41:00.002-05:00

more pics to come....

Long Overdue

2009-08-24T20:00:00.001-05:00

I am due for a post...been a bit busy but mainly lazy.

I wore this a month ago to reverse happy hour.

Enjoy!

top: club monaco; shorts: vera wang; shoes: alaia; necklace: neimans

Vivienne Westwood at The Phantom of the Opera

2009-08-08T10:00:00.005-05:00

My love for broadway musicals began back in 2002 when I went to my first show ever in New York City. Linh got us tickets to see Rent and ever since then, I would try to go to as many shows as I can. My all time favorite? Mamma Mia! I would love to go see this show again if they ever came to Houston.

Few weeks ago, I went to see Phantom of the Opera and though I am not a fan of anything opera, I give this show two thumbs up. Would I go see it again? Probably not. One opera show is good enough for me. The production was amazing and I love the scattered humor that was presented through out the show. The only complaint is there were few scenes where the singing makes you go 'wth are they saying/singing?!?!?'.

dress: vivienne westwood; shoes: ysl; necklace: uo

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Top

2009-08-03T11:00:00.003-05:00

This outfit was taken back in early June while I was still living in Dallas.

Don't you love the flowly-ness of the top? I do! What about the racerback-esque? I do! It is silky, flowly, simple and perfect for the mighty texas heat!

I bought these Chloe sandals back in May during the Barneys 40% off sale and I have been wearing them every chance I get. They are some good lookin', comfy jellies! Bonus...it comes with interchangeable nude lace as well. Only drawback? It is a pain in the arse to undo the tie when you go shopping and need to take off your shoes to try on other shoes or even clothes. It has deterred me from wanting to try on things before...maybe that is why Linh loves these sandals? :P

tank: alisha levine; shorts: ae; sandals: chloe

Pink Nation

2009-07-28T13:30:00.003-05:00

I want to say thanks for all the wonderful comments! I think it might be easier if I reply to the inquiries through this post rather than replying through the comment section.

1. I use Nikon D50 camera with a 35mm lense. I programmed the setting so that it makes the pictures vibrant and sharp. More details can be found here: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/picturecontrol/catalog/PicCon.pdf

2. I stayed at Hotel Ares Eiffel. It is a quaint boutique hotel. When I booked this hotel, it was rated #1 on trip advisor but has recently dropped to #4. I highly recommend it. Link to hotel: http://www.ares-paris-hotel.com

Trip advisor link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d197666-Reviews-Hotel_Ares_Eiffel-Paris_Ile_de_France.html

3. Leopard scarf: Forgive me but sometimes I forget to post the label of my wardrobe or I am just feelin' lazy. The leopard scarf is by Tolani.

It is a rare occassion for Linh and I to go on a date so we decided to make time this past weekend. I was craving for tuna steak so Linh took me to one of our favorite restaurant in Houston...Tony's! This place has the best tuna steak...ever! I highly recommend it.

dress: f21; shoes alaia

I purchased these shoes from the Alaia store in Paris. Perforated details +platform + high heels = fabulosity.

Paris: Day 6 & 7

2009-07-23T11:16:00.006-05:00

Finally, Paris pics are done! *Phew*

Enjoy!

top & skirt: club monaco; jacket: old navy; shoes: lanvin

BYE BYE, PARIS

sadly, awaiting cab to the airport

I am wearing a vintage hermes scarf that I bought at a consignment shop while in Paris and I absolutely love it!

Paris: Day 5

2009-07-19T21:20:00.004-05:00

I had to switch to glasses so I can take a power nap.

dress: thayer: shoes: ysl tribs

I am exhausted. Nite!

Paris: Day 4

2009-07-14T12:30:00.003-05:00

This day was the BEST day on my trip....The King of Cling, Azzedine Alaia and I had...

interaction!

Yes, believe it or not, we spoke and he helped me fit into this beautiful strapless corset dress. This is how it all went down the moment I entered the store (beware, it is a detailed story!)

I rung the doorbell to the Alaia store and once the SA buzzed me in, I felt like a kind in a candy store, literally. The boutique was organized by color and was spaced out - just how I like it. I went down each row to find the goodies and found a few dresses, skirts and tops I wanted to try on. When I was done browsing, the SA led me to this single open floor dressing room with mirror on all 4 walls (from what I remembered).

There was one person in the room with me and she was so gorgeous. She was tall and lean with long, dark, thick hair which reminded me of a mix between Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and stylist, Barbara Martelo. Anyway, we both started to converse and she told me her mother was a friend of Alaia's and that she was there to get fitted for her wedding dress. It would be her first time seeing it so she was very nervous. I gasped and told her it must be exciting for her and there is no doubt that it would be BEAUTIFUL!

After conversing for another 10 minutes on random things, there he was..the man...Azzedine Alaia entered the room with the girl's mother! I couldn't breathe and was so nervous. He said "bonjour" to me and I replied back. O.M.G. we exchanged pleasantries!! He carried in the girl's wedding dress and it was absolutely f*ckin drop dead gorgeous! Well, I had to go about my business and tried on my clothes...I didn't want to look like a stalker evn though I was keeping a close watch out the corner of my eye!

The first dress I tried on was this black, full skirted dress that hits mid thigh. It was very short and it was shorter on the back but I loved it. As I was checking myself out in the mirror, I glanced at Mr. Alaia who was in front of me and as we made eye contact, he said the length was perfect and the SA agreed since I am so petite. OMFG, I was smiling from ear to ear as I went to show Linh - he loved the dress on me. I told him what went down b/t me and the man, but he didn't quite understand what the big fuss was (hello?!?!?)

Next, I then tried on the strapless dress with a built-in corset. It was long hitting my middle calf. Mr. Alaia spoke to the SA in French and moved his finger up and down pointing at me...I was confused and curious! As she was leaving, she told me she will get the dress in the shorter version for me. I assumed he thought the dress was too long for me? I tried on the shorter version and it was impossible to hook up the dress since it was soo tight! Two SA were helping each other to hook up w/o much success. However, no worries, Mr. Alaia to the rescue. He cam over and hooked up the dress for me. I swear, I wanted to scream! He...touched...me! AHHH! I said "merci" to him. The dress was so beautiful.

The SA and I went out to show Linh and again I told him what just transpired w/ me and the man. The SA lady told Linh that I was lucky to have that much 'interaction' with him..he normally just says hi to the customer. I had asked if I was able to snap a picture with him but to my dissapointment she said no. I wanted to sneak and try it but my phone makes the shutter noise when I try to take pics and I haven't figured out a way to silence it...darnit! But what a shopping experience!!

I ended up purchasing 2 dresses (not the strapless corset dress). I wanted everything I tried on but not in the budget the moment! The SA lady told me that there will be a 40% off sale at the end of June and to email her if I wanted anything I didn't purchase that day and she'll send them to me. June rolled around and I decided on a few pair of shoes and a top I had try on in the store...madness! There were a few same Alaia pieces at Barneys in Dallas but the prices were signifigantly higher by atleast 300-500 dollars so I just went through the SA in Paris. Honestly, even though our dollar is weaker, merchandise in Paris is notably cheaper and I save quite a bit from purchasing from there rather than the states. Time to save up and replenish my funds for the next soldes!

Here is the dress that cause the Alaia and Tien moment:

Linh snapped these 2 pics of the Alaia boutique:

I tried on this white fitted dress from the Alaia stock shop which sells previous seasons' leftover at serious discounts. I really loved this dress but opted not to purchase it. I spent way too much already!

NOTRE DAME:

arc de triomphe

jacket: hm; tank: ae; skirt: zara; flats: lanvins; necklace: f21

For dinner I wore:

excuse the wrinkles on the skirt..that is what happens when it is satin material ! note:pic was taken after dinner

top: tahari; skirt and belt: prada; shoes: alaia

Advertisment: Makeup and Flowers

2009-07-06T16:45:00.009-05:00

I'm totally plugging with this post! My friends recently went live with their website and I must say, it is amazing. They are very talented makeup artists in the Houston area so if any Houstonians who stumble through my page and need their makeup done, please visit their site...their work speaks for itself. Also, two of my close gfs are featured on the website under 'beauty', #8,9 and 12 (counting across)! Don't they look gorgeous?!

To check it out, go here: Blush

Also, another gf of mine is in the flower business and her work is just phenomenal! Defintely the best place to go for flowers for any occassions. She was the florist for my wedding!

To check it out, go here: Simply Charming Flowers
To view a few of my wedding photos, go here: My wedding

Few weekends ago, I went out for a friend's birthday and didn't get a chance to take a picture of my outfit but I did find a picture to share.

I wore:

tank: alexander wang; shorts: club monaco; jacket: hm; necklace: f21

Do you like all the sparkles?!? My friend did that using her new Sony point and shoot camera! It has tons of awesome features. When I first saw this picture, i was lmao!

Hello, Houston!

2009-07-01T22:18:00.005-05:00

Went to dinner with my girlfriends on my first night back in Houston.

I wore:

I
tee: alexander wang; skirt: eryn brinie; belt: max azria; pumps: ysl tribs too

Why is my picture so grainy?!? Grrr.

I can't seem to find my 2nd memory card for Paris...eeks! I am sure it will show up somewhere...hopefully soon!

Summer Heat

2009-06-29T22:54:00.011-05:00

Missing the beach

St. Barths 2007

Paris: Day 3

2009-06-24T10:00:00.008-05:00

Musee d'Orsay - Site Seeing - More "Shopping"

On our 3rd day in Paris, the weather took a turn and went from uber hot to uber cold, so summer wardrobe turned winter. The first two days we did major site seeing and a little shopping but today..vice versa!

Shopping while on vacation is the best (and deadliest!). You are more likely to take out your pocket book and spend, spend, spend. (Atleast I tend to, anyway) Is that a bad habit? If so, naughty me! You won't be back anytime soon so better get 'em while you can esp. when there is a sale plus no tax - so spend away!

As much as I love to shop, I first would "browse" shop then make my purchases on the last two days of my trip. I have to figure out what I want most, can't do without, and whether it is worth it. This is the only way for me to spend wisely, otherwise, I just buy everything and have buyer's remorse later. Instant purchases only occur when it is something I have been wanting that happens to be on sale or it is the very last size - that always gets me to buy NOW. Do you ever wonder if it is the truth when the SA says, "it is our last pair"? When I hear "last" anything...there is no room for debates, it is instant purchase. Again, tsk on me.

Well, on this 3rd day, it was just browse shopping and I already have my eye on few things. It is so hard to resist since some places are having a pre-sale or even 'private' sale. I....must....resist!

amazing details! just freakin' amazing!

Look..my twin! j/k...that is all me! Panorama stitching is so cool (well, my ghetto version of it is just aite - cut and paste)! Thanks for the idea, Mimi!

The macaroons @ Pierre Herme were so good...we even bought extra to take home.

Day outfit that was hidden under the trench jacket:

Excuse the "I am super tired" look

top: urban; jacket: larsen gray; tights: aa; flats: lanvin

Skyping home for 2 cents per minute....isn't technology grand?

trench: burberry; scarf: yarnz

For dinner, Linh and I went to Guy Savoy. I had very high expecations for this restaurant due to the high rating and over-the-roof prices but I was very disappointed. The food was just...eh. I had better. On the other hand, the mini 5 course (yes...5!) dessert was fabulous. The service was supurb...we literally had 3 people serving us at the same time..overwhelming!

I wore:

dress: alaia; shoes: ysl tribs too

Polaroid Happy!

Posting these pics makes me miss Paris! I wanna go back!

Side note: I NEED a beach vacation! Suggestions?

Spotted: Gray YSL

2009-06-18T22:20:00.013-05:00

Today was my last day...well... 2nd to the last day in Dallas, so I decided to make a trek to my fav. mall, North Park. I wanted to drop by Barneys to say farewell to my fav. SAs - it was def. sad. I heart them. Communications and purchases will now be via email or phone. *sigh* I am moving back to Barneys Co-op which carries a sad selection of items.

While I was crusin' through the mall, I decided to stop by Neimans. BIG BIG BIG mistake. There it was...spotted, the beautiful gray ysl - on sale! *gasp* I was there forever staring at the shoe and thinking..should i buy or should I not? I even took pics and sent it to Miss. Mimi cause I knew she wanted a gray pair. I had put the shoes on hold since it was the last in my size. What to do, what to do?!?!? I am trying to save!

dress: aa; necklace: f21

Paris: Day 2

2009-06-11T11:15:00.005-05:00

Louvre Museum

The famous Mona Lisa painting

J' aime Paris!

I was always curious how Pho (Vietnamese beef/chicken noodle soup) tastes like in Paris and this was delicious!

Day outfit:

t-shirt: aa; skirt: chanel; flats: lanvin; turquoise necklace: f21

We went to see The Crazy Horse show....perfect show for those who wants to see some t&a.
I wore:

jacket/shorts/belt: vera wang label; tank: f21; booties: ysl

Paris: Day 1

2009-06-08T12:10:00.006-05:00

Versailles

We arrived in Paris Sunday morning and decided it would be a good day to visit Versailles since many places were closed that day. Versailles was absolutely breathetaking...definitely one of the best architecture I have ever seen. The intricate detailing of the Chateau de Versailles was astounding and it really displayed the beauty of the 17th century French art.

Chateau de Versailles

the gardens

Doesn't this pic look like it was taken from the '70s...the big round frames and the sepia tone? It was chilly when we arrived in the morning so I wore my burberry trench coat to keep me warm, but typical European weather didn't allow me to stay with one type of outfit for long as it got uber sweatin' hot.

dress: kate moss for topshop; shoes: chloe; purse: nancy gonzalas

For dinner I wore:

sweater tunic: UO; shirt dress: draftbird; gloves: club monaco; tights: UO; shoes: YSL; fox fur scarf: ebay

This would have been my ensemble if the weather was in the 40s like it was predicted. Instead, it was in the low 60s so the scarf and gloves had to come off.

"Plane" Comfort

2009-06-02T09:54:00.006-05:00

Chilling in the American Airline Admiral Club lounge waiting to board! I love these denim leggings...so comfy!

resting in our hotel.

Feeling Gray

2009-05-29T01:00:00.003-05:00

dress: helmut lang; shoes: christian louboutin; bracelet: f21

I love anything racerback....so sexy without exposing too much.

This is a scheduled post.

Still in Paris.

Lace Me Up

2009-05-22T09:50:00.003-05:00

top: club monaco; pants: hm; shoes: preen for topshop; necklace: vintage weiss

style.com

I first saw the lace shoe from the Preen show and fell in love.

Tomorrow, off to Paris!

Au revoir Texas, Bonjour Paris!

-Fin-

Cold Shoulders

2009-05-18T14:00:00.023-05:00

The hubby and I had another dinner date and we decided on Nobu. OMGEEE...the food was delish! We've been going out to eat more than 3x a week in the past 2 weeks. We wanted to revisit our favorite restaurants and venture out to new ones before we move back to Houston (yuck!). Good thing Houston has the people I love or I would never want to live there...can we say ghetto? Dallas will be DEARLY missed! I love everything about Dallas - the weather, the shopping and the fine eateries. *sigh* Bitter sweet

I wore:

dress: cynthia rowley; belt: donna karan; necklace: vintage lanvin; shoes: alaia; clutch: nancy gonzales

For this evening out, I finally had a chance to wear my Cynthia Rowley cut out shoulder dress. It was a 'gilt-y' pleasure purchase...get it? GILT-y...LOL. Anyway, when I purchased this dress 3 months ago I had been on shopping hiatus for a very long while because I had other priorities but sometimes I just can't help it!

Accompanying my dress is this gorgeous crocodile clutch by Nancy Gonzales that Linh got me for Xmas and I absolutely L.O.V.E it! The neutral tones and the detachable strap (you can wear it as a cross shoulder) makes this accessory so versatile. As for the shoes...oh my! I love Alaia...his stuff are amazing! If I had all the money in the world, I would breathe and live Alaia and collect a pool of his items (clothes, shoes, accessories)! *dream & sigh* If there was a way to convince Linh..hehe.

Just Crop It

2009-05-15T10:37:00.006-05:00

top: marc jacobs; skirt: topshop; shoes: manolo blahnik

I wore this look to a business dinner this previous weekend.

I decided to crop the top and shorten the sleeves for a 'going out/party' look to a friend's birthday later that evening.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ziggity Zag

2009-05-12T16:10:00.005-05:00

yummie creme brulee...my all time fav. dessert

Linh took me to dinner last night @ Nana since I've been in this horrible funk...horrible weather, horrible haircut I received this past weekend, horrible mood...nothing was going right! In the middle of dinner, Linh had an emergency call from work and had to rush back, leaving me there alone in the restaurant for 30 minutes. I mean, it was no big deal and I had my iphone to keep me company, but the patrons at Nana were oggling at me as if I was some pathetic girl dining by my lonsome self. Hmmm...maybe they were admiring my outfit..hehe :P. By the end of the evening, I finally came out of my funk thanks to the creme brulee that followed the lovely dinner. Next funk I'm in, I'm going straight to dessert!

dress: alexander mcqueen for target; shoes: ysl

someone was coming so I quickly stopped posing...mission abort!

I got these YSL booties @ Neimans Last Call for only $123. I love good finds.

Going Neutral

2009-05-05T15:45:00.001-05:00

jacket: zara; dress: h&m; necklace: f21

flats: chloe

I have been searching forever for a pair of nude flats to add to my collection and I finally found "the one!" Everything is perfect - the shade, style, fit - I can't ask for more! I'll be in Paris in two weeks and I have the absolute best walking shoes. I just hope the rain will stay away!

Lazy Days

2009-04-29T17:55:00.003-05:00

tee: aa; sweater: madewell; belt: marni; skirt: f21; bracelets: hermes and a&a.

There are days when I don't feel like spending the time to put myself together. I call those my lazy days. At the same time, I don't want to look messy either so I just throw on something like this, very basic and simple, but most importantly very effortless.

A Year Older

2009-04-24T15:26:00.021-05:00

For the Mr.'s birthday, I took him to eat at The French Room. I have one word to describe this world class dinning experience...impeccable! Everything was perfect...the ambience was amazing and very French-esque, service was surperb and the food was spot on. This is definitely one of the best restaurants in Dallas by far.

We both can't wait to experience French food next month in Paris!

dress: nuj novakhett; necklace: david yurman and vintage clear rhinestone necklace by weiss; belt: j.crew; shoes: alaia

These Alaia shoes are one of my faves! Even though they are 4-inch heels, they are insanely comfortable and they go with EVERYTHING. I fell in love with them when I saw Anna Dello Russo and Sarah Rutson strutting in them. I searched high and low and FINALLY found them so I HAD to have them! Oh the things a girl goes through for a pair of shoes.

I wanted to dress my outfit up so I added some bling to it. The pearl necklace paired with the rhinestone necklace was an inspiration from one of Tom Binns' necklaces. This view doesn't do the layering of the necklace justice but you get the idea. I love the rustic beaded sash belt from J. Crew. I first fell in love with it when I saw it in their catalog but kept my distance since it was selling for $175. $175 for a J. Crew belt...insane! Well, luckily for me, I got it for $45 during the holiday sale madness. Scored!

Thigh High Club

2009-04-19T21:17:00.004-05:00

top: marc jacobs; fur vest: vintage; necklace: jcrew; jeans: paige; boots: loeffler randall

top: karl lagerfeld; belt: marc jacobs; tights: AA; boots: loeffler randall

I heart these boots ...so comfortable and fits like a glove!

<3
T

Happy Anniversary....

2009-04-13T15:10:00.013-05:00

to the hubby and I

Few weeks ago, we celebrated our 2 yr anniversary. (I know, this is a late post....but I am a busy bee) He surprised me with a massage at the Ritz-Carlton followed by din din at Fearing's. The Chef was from the infamous restaurant, The Mansion, in the dallas area, but decided to venture out on his own and opened Fearing's. I must say, I was rather dissapointed in the food. It was definitely not up to par based on the raving reviews I read. Although the food was not satisfying, it was a lovely dinner with the hubby. Ok, enough with the ranting, let's get back to the more important point of this post, the outfit I donned for this special evening:

jacket: h&m; tank: generra; skirt & shoes: topshop; necklaces: f21

I put this outfit together within few minutes (he only gave me 2 hours notice!) and it looked bare so I decided to accessorize it by layering 3 different sets of pearl necklaces from f21. I am a novice at accessorizing but I am slowly learning.

xoxo
T

Birthday Celebration....continued

2009-04-07T22:48:00.048-05:00

Part I (party animal by night)

black dress: old navy; sweater: eryn brinie; belt: max azria

Part I Continued (prim and propper by day)

dress: alberta ferretti; sweater: abercrombie (yes...AF! lol); necklace: david yurman

I've added a modeled picture of my dress since you can't see it well with me sitting but I love this dress..drapes so well!

Part II

sweater: go international private label for target; tank: aa; leggings: aa

Part III (LA LA Land)

jumpsuit: custom made; necklace: vintage lanvin, shoes: manolo blahnik

Note on jumpsuit: I got this jumpsuit made to replicate the one that I've liked but tweeked it to my liking. Arms are now less kimono looking and bottoms are tapered rather than the original loose/straight leg look. Besides...I didn't feel like draining my pocketbook on a $400 jumpsuit. :P

xoxo

Birthday in la-la land

2009-03-17T21:33:00.031-05:00

blazer: bcbg; necklace: f21; tank: alexander wang; skirt: ann taylor circa 1996; shoes: manolo blahnik

The sequined skirt was actually below the knee which I had purchased back in high school for a school dance. I've only worn it once so I decided to shorten it for a more youthful look so I could get more use of it. Considering the economic state we are in today, I have to be creative and start revamping my wardrobe! Anyway, more bday outfits to come - hopefully, I won't get lazy!

xoxo,
T

My FURst Post

2009-03-17T12:06:00.022-05:00

vintage fur vest; dress: zara; belt: max azria; boots: loeffler randall

My first fashion blog! As an avid fashion blog reader, I've been inspired to jump on the bandwagon and create my very own to display a lil pinch of my style. *warning: my style is not very interesting*

I purchased this vintage rabbit fur on ebay for a whopping 40 bucks! This vest actually fits me perfectly which is hard to come by because of my petite stature....indeed a fabulous find!

P.S. Excuse my horrible pose and picture as I am new to all this. Forgive.

xoxo
T