KAIN Label And Zara Tank!

I almost buy tanks every year so just to update the look and the color in my wardrobe. I guess people can tell whether you are fashion forward or not by looking at the tank you are wearing. I have tanks from $15 up to $90. Except for tanks which made by cashmere, honestly, I can't tell the differences.

However, I can't help myself buying this tank from the hottest brand, KAIN Label, which made from 10% silk. The must have on the tank is the pocket!!



I compared it w/ my current favorite tank bought from Zara which is $14.99. I must admit, quality does matter in terms of the sewing technique. I notice that the bottom hem on Zara tank appears crinkled after worn; While KAIN Label shows a wider fold when sewing the edges which keeps the bottom hem smooth all the time.



My ODJ!

1. TOP:

• KAIN Label charcoal tank w/ oversize pocket
• Alice & Olivia cropped n' ruched jacket

2. Bottom: BJB leggings
3. Chanel black Rodeo Drive tote w/ perforated leather
4. Shoes: Zac Posen inspired sandal
5. Accessory:

• Louis Vuitton silver hoop w/ 3 logo charms in each earrings
• Tiffany silver bracelet
• red puma cap
• Chloe sunglasses

These days, I am obsessed w/ frozen yogurt. My favorite is pomegranate flavor and not many store offers this flavor though. Today we took kids to downtown Palo Alto and had some frozen yogurt charged by weight in the university ave.

My tips when eating Do-It-Yourself frozen yogurt is one flavor or two at a time. Otherwise, it tastes really gross when mixing up all the flavors. haha...







Oh...DH is notorious for lousy photo-taking skill..my belly look like pregnant w/ 3 mon. there!!! lol

Denim Head To Toe!!

This is a randomly thrown together outfit before I send them to dry-clean. Clearly, I rotate wearing my clothes for a week or two then I start a new pile of clothes for new looks.

Normally, I do family laundry two times a week or right after there is any stains on our clothes. W/ 3 kids around, I found that it is better to do laundry more frequently. Not just I don't have to buy so many clothes for them but also I can spend less time folding and sorting all the clothes w/ smaller batch each time.

I love my ODJ and I even get to wear my OLD, OLD two heels/sandals.



My ODJ.

1. TOP:

• R Jeans blouse white/red/blue stripe shirt
• Miss Sixty washed fitted blazer

2. Bottom: Diesel wash white low rise jeans
3. Chanel 08 s/s star brooch
4. Chanel 08 s/s Rodeo Drive large tote in perforated black
5. Shoes:

• ESCADA multiple color print sandals
• Zac Posen inspired sandals

6. Accessory:

• Striped blue hat
• Designer friend, Elfi's silver beads earrings

They are color matching, fabric matching(jeans) and even work better w/ my striped hat than yesterday's.



w/ Escada heels.


Never would I want to wear jean blazer again!! Thanks to the trend!!

Birthday Party Look

Hi Beauties!

It's been quite some time, I hope you're all doing well.
Last weekend I went out with my friends to celebrate my birthday (27!). Of course, I took a photo pre-party of the makeup.


Products Used:
Too Faced Shadow Insurance + Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
Urban Decay Vapor on the inner lid
Urban Decay Chopper in the Crease
MAC Folie + MAC Spiced Chocolate to warm up the outer
MAC Carbon to darken the most outer corner
MAC Silver Glitter mixed with DUO lash adhesive to the inner corner (I don't think you can see the sparkles in the photo)
MAC Smolder to line
MAC fluidline in Blacktrack to upper lashes
MAC #7 false lashes

MAC Blankety Lipstick

Let me know what you think! :-)

XOXO,
Awilda

Nick Verreos attends "Vision: The Party" in Downtown Los Angeles

Tortilla Paintings, Lucha Libre, a Fashion Show and a Miss International...All in One Night!Nick's Body Guard: Nick Verreos stands in front of a massive "Lucha Libre" sculpture

Last weekend, I attended a fun event titled Vision: The Party, Fashion, Art and Music. It was also the "official celebration" for the Birthday of Alejandro Laguette, an acquaintance from the LA fashion and film "circles". There was going to be a Gallery Exhibit of very eclectic Mexican-inspired art, a DJ for dancing, plus a fashion show as well. Only five minutes away from my studio: Sign me up!"Vision :The Party" guests and FIDM Debut 2009 designers Johnathan Webster and Adrian Manuel also pose in front of the Mexican Wrestler sculpture/statue

The party took place in the KGB Studio, located adjacent to the Chinatown area of Downtown Los Angeles. LA Chinatown is not exactly the Chinatown of, say a city like San Francisco. Let's just say it's not as iconic or postcard-perfect. This party, in fact, took place in an area not surrounded by Dragons and Chinese-food restaurants, but next to a slew of warehouses and other industrial buildings. It was definitely a place where tony types from Beverly Hills and the Palisades would be scared to leave their Mercedes Benz! Lucky for them, there was Valet parking. Vivacious Couple: Web show hostess Melissa Chataigne and Nick Verreos at "Vision: The Party"

As soon as I got there, I greeted the Birthday Boy and met his lovely--and very chic--parents, who hail from Mexico. The party was in full form, with over a hundred guests outside in the courtyard mingling, enjoying the Coca Cola and Rum--as well as the Tequila--bar.
Guests were already dancing the night away, under the Downtown LA skyline.Crowning Moment: Nuestra Belleza Mexico '07 (Miss Mexico) and Miss International '07, Priscila Perales

I was happy to run into the sexy Melissa Chataigne of Vivaciously Chataigne and I even spotted Miss International 2007, from Mexico, the gorgeous Priscila Perales (she was very incognito, but I still recognized all 5'10" of her!).Cantinflas Tortilla: Tortilla Art by Joe Bravo

Inside the studio, my friends and I ventured into the Gallery Space and surveyed the unique "Tortilla Art" by artist Joe Bravo. He and his wife introduced themselves, confiding to me that they were both great fans of Project Runway (naturally!). I especially loved his "painting" of Mario Moreno Reyes "Cantiflas", Mexico's answer to Charlie Chaplin. And my favorite was the one of Mexican cinema Diva, Maria Felix (and inspiration for my Spring 2009 Collection). I was about to inquire about maybe purchasing it until Alejandro told me that he had just bought it. Oh well!La Diva: Maria Felix on a Tortilla, art by Joe Bravo

The "crowning jewel" of the party was a fashion show by LA-based XR Collection and designers Xavier Othon and Richard Bowman. They also are the owners of the Los Angeles boutique by the same name, located on Beverly Blvd. I have been friends with them for AGES--and they were one of the first "mentors" who guided me through my fashion career. As a young and cute (stop laughing!) FIDM student of fashion design, I was even a Dresser at some of their fashion shows, back "in the day". Finale Tableaux: XR Collection models strike a pose

The designs on the runway were consistent with what XR Collection is known for: Lots of Glitter, Glamour and Fierceness; the perfect outfits to get your groove on--at a fun dance club, or at a house party in the Hollywood Hills! No Carb Zone: XR Collection menswear

There was sexy menswear as well; everything tight and definitely not for the guy who eats. There was even a Drag Queen (or two) thrown in for the "fierce" factor. Those girls on RuPaul's Drag Race Show need to call up Xavier and Richard because some of those outfits were out-of-control! XR Collection: One of my favorite looks from the show, a lemon yellow off the shoulder jersey dress

My favorite womenswear looks included a yellow off-the-shoulder jersey dress as well as the long white finale gown which featured a fishtail train (and you know how much I love a fishtail hem!). I could see a young Maria Felix in that gown for sure going to an event on Sunset Blvd--or to a fun party in the Chinatown Distric of Downtown Los Angeles!

My Best Find of the year from Target!!

Here I come across this glass-like beads necklace when doing grocery shopping in Target.



You can explore their design at http://www.ericksonbeamon.com/


I couldn't resist the one-of-a-kind design, not literally! But the pretty glass-like beads necklace which almost look like blowing bubbles is just so eye-catching. The designer is Erickson Beamon and they made limited edition of fair price w/ same intricate details of jewelry for Target brands this year only.



Here is the small introduction if you are not familiar w/ the designer.
New Yorkers Karen Erickson and Vicki Sarge launched Erickson Beamon in 1983. Their particular brand of timeless, old-world charm they call “new vintage” with bright baubles that could have been raided from Grandma’s jewelery box.

The shirt has two matching flowers attached!!


My ODJ.

1. TOP:

• R jean blouse striped shirt w/ zipper detail at sleeves' hem
• Elisabeth & James black tuxedo vest w/ side pockets

2. Bottom: BJB cropped sheer leggings w/ side zipper
3. Bag: Chanel Rodeo Drive large tote in perforated
4. Shoes: Sergio Rossi Red patent heels w/ buckles

The bead necklace is just the right eye-catching element on my neck w/o distracting my whole look.


My little daughter is so sweet n' cute posing there w/ me!!


How about a striped blue hat......w/ the bubble necklace are two fun elements!!!


My poor little girl is having eczema again because of the carpet in the ferry.