THREE Looks, Same Outfit!

I think I am trying to wear the clothes w/ the possibility that I might be packing them w/ me to Taiwan. So I did like yesterday, same outfit but different colors and accessory. This way I don't have to pack much, besides, we all know we can buy pretty and cheap clothes in Taipei. My friend, Pei always brings an extra, empty luggage when she travels back to Taipei just so she can buy as much as she want and bring them back here. hah..... I think I am going to do that this time...an empty luggage for extra vanity. :)

I am following a blogger, "About All and Nothing All". I love all the J crew clothes looks so lovely on her and of course, she looks lovely on them too. Then I stopped by J crew and bought couple sale items. I don't have a student ID nor teacher ID so I can't get extra discount on full items. So I am only interested in their sale items. Hum...maybe I should grab my friend, Kitty's DH (a teacher) whenever I want to shop at J Crew. haa.....JK.

My ODJ.

I can't make my mind of wearing fuchsia or golden belts for the look.


I love the rosy pink chain necklace which might goes w/ a Stella McCartney tank of mine. The shirt has tissue effect around the edge so it is called tissue T, interesting!!

Accessories are not on sale but the tank is.


I just love the turquoise of this sandal.


1. TOP:

• J Crew beige pink tissue T
• J Crew distressed gold tank (different outfit)
  

2. BOTTOM: Max & Mara weekend khaki pants
3. SHOES: (3 options)

• Coach fuchsia mule w/ bow
• Sandal bought from Taiwan, made in Spain
• DVF Chinese braid gold sandal
  

4 ACCESSORY:

• Juicy Couture straw hat in taupe/white ribbon
• J Crew fuchsia belt

or

• J Crew gold 3 trap belt
• Chanel 07 metallic silver (champagne) reissue in 227
• Chanel 09 s/s camellia earrings w/ pearl drop in pink
  

Then I decided to go out w/ this fuchsia matching look of belt and mule.


Did you see the pretty Bobbi Brown bronze on me???
I was end up picking up my kids from school w/ this look.


This is another casual look except I add another tank on. Funny thing is my son and my daughter got a fight while I was taking pic. for myself...sorry, Abby!!

New Bronze/Blush From Bobbi Brown!!

Just when everyone is shopping for a bargain, I am still buying things in full price. No worries, it is just couple cosmetics. *sigh*, what can I say, even though I only have my youngest daughter, Ilona, around most of the day, I still have other things to do. So I tend to avoid the crowd and shop early then I will do price adjustment later on during sales. Here, I have to thank all my fabulous mommy friends cause' they keep eyes on those items I bought and call me when they go on sale. I saved quite a lot and even buy new clothes w/ the price of ONE which I had paid prior to sale.

I normally won't leave the house w/o my mascara and blush on. So I'd buy a lot of mascara from Target. I love cover girl, maybelline...etc. those over the counter ones. They are great and cheaper so I can replace my mascara every 3 to 6 months.

Today, I found this newly lunched blush from Bobbi Brown and can't wait to try it and then had to buy it. lol

I had some brushes from like 10 years ago and they are very durable. I have 3 blush brushes, they are for pink, orange and neon/pale pink. I don't like my blushes mixed up w/ their pretty colors. I make sure I clean my brushed whenever they needed to.

I think I need one that's only dedicated for this particular bronze.


In fact , this is pink. But it looks very orange. I like it has simmer glitters and gives me a very pretty suntan look on the cheeks.


First time trying their long wear make-up remover. I need the one which can remove my mascara like wonders.....so we'll see tonight then. :)


My friend, Kitty, is envy us that we can carry total of 15 luggage when flying back to Taiwan. But, I guess we will give up that privilege. Flying w/ 3 young children is trouble enough and we want to save energy on tracking our luggage. However, thanks to airlines promotion, we can all fly w/ either first class or business class. Ilona is not even 2 yrs. old so her ticket is 1/10 of my first class fare. I just found out it still costs $1112.20. My, she doesn't get to have a seat though but still pay for the fuel and tax. Good thing is that we know first class won't be full so eventually she will be able to sit by herself.

We are leaving on 5/24 before the school ends. And as for all the tuition we had paid for Niel and Abigail till this quarter, let's just say, will make even w/ our airline tickets. This year, Niel will go to kindergarten so I guess we can't travel freely anymore and we won't get this great air fare deal much neither in the future.

Killer Shoes: High Street vs Designer!

I don't know about you but I love finding high street versions of amazing designer shoes! I always think that a great pair of heels can totally transform an outfit. I have done a bit of research and have found a few high street versions of designer shoes that are big at the moment. Enjoy!

On the right is Moda in Pelle's 'Rox' sandals and Gucci's 'Kelly' sandals. They both share common features - the knotted front, open back and high stiletto heel with platform sole. The only differing features is that the Moda in Pelle shoe is pink otherwise they would be almost identical (stating the obvious there!). I think it would be hard to tell them apart otherwise. The Moda in Pelle's style is available at www.vivaladiva.com for £50 - I personally can't afford the Gucci version but you could always try trusty ole eBay if you fancy spending a small fortune!

Next on the list is, Steve Madden's 'Madalynn' gladiator sandal and Dior's extreme gladiator sandals, as worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the Sex and the City movie. Maybe I'm stepping waaaay outta line here, but I prefer the snakeskin detail on the Steve Madden version! Apparently the Dior style is sold out everywhere after the SATC film came out but the Steve Madden one is available on www.amazon.co.uk for £54.34!!! (original price £80) . I know what I'll be buying with my next lot of pay!

Check out this Steve Madden version of YSL's Tribute platform sandal. I just love platforms so much and this is a brilliant version of why they are so gorgeous. This is a thing of beauty, people. These patent platforms are available at www.asos.com for £69. The Steve Madden range has so many gorgeous styles with an affordable price tag. I can't get enough of his shoes!

These next ones aren't an exact match but they're very similar. The Schuh Bette Bow Platforms on the left are actually slightly cuter than the Mui Mui's on the right and they are still in line with the nude accessory trend at the moment. With that lovely pink ribbon bow, they look very Minnie Mouse. The Schuh platform is available in a nude pink and black suede and you can get hold of them from www.schuh.co.uk for £53.62.