Fun Cropped Jackets

<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">For something more trendy and fun this season (even though they will be dated after a season and will probably not quite as versatile), here are a few suggestions:</span> <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04S3Fxan4I/AAAAAAAABQg/CuK4f760z1E/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+Anthropologie.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138064962527862658" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04S3Fxan4I/AAAAAAAABQg/CuK4f760z1E/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+Anthropologie.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bold Colors: Adds instant oomph! This electric blue (right) is especially hot this season! (Both: Anthropologie)</span> <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04S21xan2I/AAAAAAAABQQ/YQYD7aQtC14/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+JCrew+%2B+LAMB.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138064958232895330" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04S21xan2I/AAAAAAAABQQ/YQYD7aQtC14/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+JCrew+%2B+LAMB.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Plaid: Yes, plaid is still hot. Plus, it fits right into the Christmas mood! Here we have the more classic cut crop by J Crew (left) and a more edgy crop by LAMB (right). I especially like the wide plaid on the J Crew jacket.</span> <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04S21xan3I/AAAAAAAABQY/tK4R7NA-1_0/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+Vince+%2B+Marc+by+MJ.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138064958232895346" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04S21xan3I/AAAAAAAABQY/tK4R7NA-1_0/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+Vince+%2B+Marc+by+MJ.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">More Plaid: For something a little bit more subtle, versatile and less festive I am loving these two plaid crops from Vince (left) and Marc by Marc Jacobs (right). </span> <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R1EMW8jI2dI/AAAAAAAABQo/mY6jW9sW6Nc/s1600-R/Cropped+Jkt-+Robert+Rodriguez+%2B+Ella+Moss.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138902238156610002" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R1EMW8jI2dI/AAAAAAAABQo/bK4j5vaOgac/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+Robert+Rodriguez+%2B+Ella+Moss.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Patent: Well they are everywhere for shoes, so why not for cropped jackets? Yes, it may look like a raincoat, but styled by this way by Robert Rodriguez (left), its a very chic raincoat. And I just thought I'd throw in this crop by Ella Moss (right) even though its not patent just because I think the design looks so smart, simple and CUTE! </span> <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R1EMW8jI2eI/AAAAAAAABQw/0k1xzWnGaCU/s1600-R/Cropped+Jkt-+Walter+%2B+Express.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138902238156610018" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R1EMW8jI2eI/AAAAAAAABQw/olEUKaRu2Ag/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+Walter+%2B+Express.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Metallic: The perfect cover over your party outfit! I LOVE these two by Walter (left) and Express (right). The color and print is subtle and versatile, but the material gives it an extra shine that lends it a more night-time feel.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Image Sources:</span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod88873251&catId=cat260195"> J Crew</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.shopbop.com/shop/product_browse.jsp?baseIndex=0&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302066271&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181057&fm=browse-category-viewall-shopbysize-viewall&all">Shopbop</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?popId=APPAREL&selectedProductSize=&navAction=poppushpush&navCount=1&pushId=APP_OUTERWEAR&itemCount=-1&id=APP_OUTERWEAR_JACKETS&selectedProductSize1=">Anthropologie</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://expressfashion.com/index.jsp">Express</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductArray.jsp?SECSLOT=LN-Jackets&ViewAllOnly=0&use_parent=1&ShowPage=0&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446172891&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306422123&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1196493862203">Saks Fifth</a></span>

Fun Cropped Jackets

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I Dream of a Lifestyle Involving Many Cocktail Dresses I: Marc by Marc Jacobs

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Since the SS06 season, I haven't really been loving Marc's collections. The colours were sort of murky and unflattering, and some of the pieces looked more fit for a country bumpkin than a chic city girl. But this <strong>FW and Resort season</strong>, the Marc dresses seem to have really hit all the right notes.</span><br /><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549861036448946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mFHfLYIck67FGpx2koY42mVmISwP1ic0xgnmB_ajzSP89t_q1feEW7_dT7L1fNfOWt2c5suasUB5cWXhyjGiYGlHrrNyn2Pzup6H3tFrfV-z7vjIc2BjBwiaaP9-7twI4YHZa7vUYK0/s400/Tiered+hemline+dress++295p+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />This tiered hemline dress was the first dress that caught my eye this season. I love the hemline layers. The design combines 60's style (mini dress) with a hint of 20's style (the details concentrated at the bottom). It's cute and very modern -perfect for events like dresses-up house parties.</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549715007560850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydNDx4fMU6IsNdEPzN0hcUq2RhHK8TsLsZz_NBa0SaH9N8M7TFJMyN5CyE8J86fKJqW-hfCWc6EAtgE1pVFUuFMxlbo59XN7kme2TmLHO9e8meBpSOyoqR1st7ZbgC7hCS9UuO49Ho7o/s400/Kaleigh+Print+Dress+528.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />These two dresses are so cute and classy. Imagine yourself going out to a fancy dinner in winter, wearing stockings with platform heels. Fabulous scene huh?</span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549710712593522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyNv5YA2nWpVX4XSVad2zNoNroR7v5IbpOeXb2wil1ZWQY9rtLDw-g0xsTVqE3p8tWh9lpqZJFxGZcXntYeZ9i6uxCevkoBjHg0teYrYHRG8r4o0_M6_dTJwXwCnO6-_GJZS3m-5T1go/s400/Highland+Fling+Dress+428.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />While these two dresses won't flatter short people at all, I like how the designs are good to go from day to night. </span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549564683705394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHX46CdPYKcJEdpRpTHde0DVsyf2a5XtgWsLHI1LNqTuBNlKcAkE0DeZ47q6-mBJ2OKi6cmcStdIUJwst2XrEsp1WRKTaZcvocJ0rW4taBO_UV7G_jMaKX72PUszu73EE1c79eUkmn2Q/s400/00160m.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />For day, you can layer a long-sleeve t-shirt/ sweater and leggings underneath the dress. And for night, wear the dress by itself (in a hopefully warm venue.)</span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549706417626210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGT6C7-yFy3eCjnIvJ8HQpE_zb_CTalsOCfBISy0vl0S3480tcttIzJv1r1aSk0m-cDO1YQ5AoUR1m7aCZjJp1zfvcS2MZUvofEPKH1Hw1wEBmi3J7dCYG1XQi9KX7H-kk5Z1t9C6iGjE/s400/Ella+Satin+Dress+428.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />For office parties, this long-sleeve silk dress can take you from the office to the party without looking inappropriate but still chic.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549715007560834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQk7CTeHVzzcjr08-wiPeXVLuCLcwYJcgIxtvmcXi_LJu-MYz3PG-oTGtDQGBCoWn65CtHo1qy7Uela52QIEDJErewJHL6Jx-h0vmb6zGK9vF1iirgPHT_xe6hOb0IeAHDe-EZfQTRJxQ/s400/Ingot+Brocade+Dress+458.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Contrast these two dresses -the black dress is another office party dress choice, while the vibrant pink dress is great for any holiday/ beachy parties if you're spending your holidays at some beach resort.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549573273640018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqF1HhEvFYZIhi193S9H0BJoJXCyUI62JiCERjNDkHN2APOMLAsgE3V0Vl59Jzrdn_885Pk6IFfVW27viCnYzai-jqog2mb3i0LuYtAWzUOMYBecohRAZZ3lTGGw3UseJCse88R0UqhtQ/s400/Elise+sleeveless+dress+755p.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />For something very party-perfect, this black sequined dress and silver dress is sparkly and oh-so-trendy. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549568978672706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2WjG80l3_Zj55x0o2onzIsJP2c1_ssYAVZaEsJA_MJs-MgF8MNRWV2KLEPxSXN41j0LyEzL7-itkXt3zd-PGFa6ZOQ0HgwCccI8GafwHKFxFY_1g9XnmbLuWNAeSH5jR9E2LU2fOopg/s400/00570m.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />If you want a dramatic flair to your dresses, these two dresses are 'omg, so cute!' (As overheard by two girls exclaiming at Neiman Marcus in LA last August.) I'm not sure how practical they are though. They look like dresses that can only be worn to events once or twice.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549856741481634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXY5yjo5R5JsGyX_5esQcBx2O_0h_kCy-GIj3upHpvievuHiLctK40954KucVvqVmpw618IuHLwzGNTc0Vr_bhGVHryn87ZYxey5_LyazVzuknfiLWTeHAENU1vx-I5g4wLb96hpYl2Y/s400/Nix+Check+Halter+Dress+378.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The Nix Check Halter dress looks versatile enought for many occasions, (think from bars and clubs to restaurants and house parties), and can be worn many times. I'm definitely keeping my eye out for this dress.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136549560388738082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7hK9e7q5s4gJ8DwXSPfqUVL7KzQ0EpjatRf5xjL2b-UpAN81548kVJ75t3irLNqMygwwe_l_KScnPulZPdOK06tIFaGVObYZOSBuwiiUioo6s_spN27zoIG-rPVblNW0DIlgPiniKgU/s400/Waverly+Stripe+Dress+378.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />These dresses are the other two I'm looking out for. I love how chic, classy and cute the sleeveless dress (left) looks. And the red dress has a nice flattering A-line silhouette with the purple silk tie high up the waist. Plus it's nice to be in a colourful dress that doesn't look like it's from the 80's.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Image credits: </span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.shopbop.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">, </span><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.saksfifthavenue.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">http://www.net-a-porter.com/</a>, <a href="http://www.style.com/">http://www.style.com/</a> </span></div></div>

I Dream of a Lifestyle Involving Many Cocktail Dresses I: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Since the SS06 season, I haven't really been loving Marc's collections. The colours were sort of murky and unflattering, and some of...

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Classic Cropped Jackets

<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >One of the investments I am looking to do this season is in a classic cropped jacket that I can wear all the time this fall/winter. As my mom loves to point out, jackets are the best investment because they are the first thing people see you in on the streets and you will probably wear it more than whatever you are wearing inside. So I figured that a smart classic cropped jacket would be a good choice- they are versatile and very chic.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04SVlxanyI/AAAAAAAABPw/YEW2Umpv934/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+Alice+Ritter+%2B+Phillip+Lim.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138064387002244898" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04SVlxanyI/AAAAAAAABPw/YEW2Umpv934/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+Alice+Ritter+%2B+Phillip+Lim.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a> The volume and shape of it goes perfectly with this season's silhouettes as witness here on the Alice Ritter(left) and 3.1 Phillip Lim (right) runway. </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04SV1xanzI/AAAAAAAABP4/nMxrgx7FP3Y/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+Ella+Moss+%2B+Milly.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04SWFxan0I/AAAAAAAABQA/UhKmh9oAKjA/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+Rachel+Pally+%2B+Sunner.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138064395592179522" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04SWFxan0I/AAAAAAAABQA/UhKmh9oAKjA/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+Rachel+Pally+%2B+Sunner.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Some of the more classic choices out there are these two from Rachel Pally (left) and Sunner (right). The v-neck blazer-like neckline keeps it classic and the cropped style gives it an extra oomph. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04SV1xanzI/AAAAAAAABP4/nMxrgx7FP3Y/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+Ella+Moss+%2B+Milly.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138064391297212210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04SV1xanzI/AAAAAAAABP4/nMxrgx7FP3Y/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+Ella+Moss+%2B+Milly.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Another option are these two jackets with the more enclosed neckline thats more coatlike from Ella Moss (left) and Milly (right). The play on the buttons are so cute! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04R71xantI/AAAAAAAABPI/HrMYdJbKaqQ/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+FCUK.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138063944620613330" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04R71xantI/AAAAAAAABPI/HrMYdJbKaqQ/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+FCUK.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04R71xantI/AAAAAAAABPI/HrMYdJbKaqQ/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+FCUK.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Grey is also a great color this season that is easy to wear but not too black. These two cropped jackets from FCUK are so adorable. I especially like the high neckline and the bell sleeve of the jacket on the left, which gives it more shape.</span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04R71xantI/AAAAAAAABPI/HrMYdJbKaqQ/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+FCUK.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04R8FxanuI/AAAAAAAABPQ/rwOHUvns7xU/s1600-h/Cropped+Jkt-+Helmut+Lang+%2B+Milly.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138063948915580642" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R04R8FxanuI/AAAAAAAABPQ/rwOHUvns7xU/s400/Cropped+Jkt-+Helmut+Lang+%2B+Milly.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Something a little more edgy, we have this very stylishly tailored cropped jacket by Helmut Lang (who else?, left) and this printed jacket by Milly (right). I LOVE this jacket. This is my favourite cropped jacket of all because the bold print is still versatile being black and white and the feminine cut of the neckline brings edgy and girly together. It makes a statement and is still very wearable. I can totally see myself living and breathing this cropped jacket this season!</span><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Image Source: <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/shop/product_browse.jsp?baseIndex=0&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302066271&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181057&fm=browse-category-viewall-shopbysize-viewall&all">Elle</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/shop/product_browse.jsp?baseIndex=0&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302066271&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181057&fm=browse-category-viewall-shopbysize-viewall&all">Shopbop</a> and <a href="http://www.fcusbuymail.com/productList.aspx?CategoryID=w_coatsjackets">FCUK</a></span>

Classic Cropped Jackets

One of the investments I am looking to do this season is in a classic cropped jacket that I can wear all the time this fall/winter. As my mo...

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The Very Thin Line

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">When I shop, I usually like to shop with a partner, (and preferably exactly one partner, who has some sense of style and could give helpful opinions.) This is because with clothes, there is sometimes a very thin line between good style and bad style, and it's nice to have an extra input. And sure, an outfit looks really cool when it's worn by a model in an editorial, but most of the time, those artistic background, makeup and lighting just don't echo real life. Take these two as examples:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136602470090857810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aLzcKGyN57_lZ3Uf4H4hmZHqN9HlnCg2rmszE9SWa0Y-UWuGAJy7bcnhA0iged0GelgQU9DQXV22R4TwcvZGWNFxkgSki8_7QYtwpl63Rxxw0fY1VjCE0wvU-s42d4L9sdXJNlJjUk4/s400/topshop+katemoss+beaded+bodice+dress.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />When I first saw this <strong>Kate Moss Top Shop dress</strong> I thought, 'Oooh, I really, really like it.' I liked how only the top had sequins (instead of the whole dress,) and that the dress had a bit of an A-line shape to it instead of a huge T-shirt shape (which a lot of sequined dresses seemed have.) It was a glamorous with an edge, but without being too sparkly. I like the chiffon skirt bit because it meant it will swirl around with you when you walk and dance. And so I thought the dress had a good balance of style and trend. But the more I stare at the design, the more I thought of one thing: <strong>showgirls</strong>. For some reason, the dress really reminded me of dresses that showgirls in cheesy movies would wear in bars, dancing around poles and entertaining sleezy guys. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136602478680792418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sP0wlcTSOMNHUglU3PpM70h2710qdyT1-dNxCj_JIBJGDU-Tdc7HTC5K-b65PW33u4-lEonvNCAKiJmApfEW_8z_hnMpZB64_iuaCrbZpOr7pVstnRnpG2iaOByG_vxsXtY0ts0PeqY/s400/TS+Silk+Print+Dress+35.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />This is another dress that I was thinking of awhile back (from <strong>Top Shop</strong>). It's a 50's style dress and it has a slit-like hole at the back. I've never tried or owned such vintage-looking dress before, and was thinking that I lacked stylish, unique dresses. The dress fit well, and the length was just right. But one thing I was debating about was whether the dress was unique in <strong>an old-fashioned way, or in a fashion-foward way</strong>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136603621142093170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZ58BLSEaIj40G1uPBXBJi4MtLAqkaA5gsR7RxKpOQixTE7d8YLo6BvHS7REfBRoY7Qdx2tYic0CE7DBb257zMtUNW2t-2SbHi1yGMkAcUs7mZoHCsUFnvOvTnzOONHMgykgvk3nmf_w/s400/balanciaga+fw07+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />You will notice that the shoulders of the Top Shop dress is really wide and the waist part fits well. Doesn't it just remind you of the Balenciaga SS08 shape? I mean, obviously it's not as structured as Balenciaga's, but it looks like a more casual design of Balenciaga's, doesn't it? But I was also concerned with the print. It's not the most modern print around and could easily be seen as a print that's too 'old' and 'grandmother-y'. On the other hand, if you can carry it off and accessorise well, then you can pull a really fashion-foward outfit together. Thus, the line between fashion-backward and fashion-foward is really really thin.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">At the end of the day, I always think the most important thing is what you think of the item yourself. But in my typical shopping mindset, I just can't help thinking of the pros and cons. So anyways, what do you think of the two Top Shop dresses? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Image credits: </span><a href="http://www.topshop.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">http://www.topshop.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">, </span><a href="http://www.style.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">http://www.style.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> </span>

The Very Thin Line

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Midnight Madness

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >This Thanksgiving I had the quintessential crazy Black Friday experience. In the last few years, I always thought it was a bit of a hoax to get people into the shopping spirit, because having been to Saks and Macy's etc during Black Friday previously, I did not find anything on crazy sale. Turns out I just wasn't shopping at the right place.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7EFxanrI/AAAAAAAABO4/b25G7op58D8/s1600-h/DSC00676.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137264741401140914" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7EFxanrI/AAAAAAAABO4/b25G7op58D8/s400/DSC00676.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>This year after Thanksgiving dinner, we went online to check the hours of the nearby outlet in San Diego, <span style="font-style: italic;">Carlsbad Premium Outlets</span>, so we can go the next day- only to find that it was already opened in at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Midnight Madness sale </span>that went from 12am-10am! Excited, we quickly hopped onto the car and made our way there at 2am. Once there, we were delighted to find that the place was packed with happy holiday shoppers. It really put us in the holiday spirit!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7DVxanpI/AAAAAAAABOo/R6gKUOFTY8s/s1600-h/DSC00658.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137264728516238994" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7DVxanpI/AAAAAAAABOo/R6gKUOFTY8s/s400/DSC00658.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>And the beauty was that things were <span style="font-style: italic;">actually</span> cheap! Things were on sales on top of sales- I bought a Puma cap for only $6! But anyway, some of the highlights of the night: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7ClxanoI/AAAAAAAABOg/gq0PttuwT9Q/s1600-h/San+Diego-+BCBG.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137264715631337090" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7ClxanoI/AAAAAAAABOg/gq0PttuwT9Q/s400/San+Diego-+BCBG.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>The BCBG store: The sale was crazy. There were dresses for $39! I've never even <span style="font-style: italic;">heard</span> of that. But alas, I didn't find any my size. Two that I was especially interested was these two dresses (above). I thought the plaid one would be a fun dress to wear for Christmas. It was only about $120. But alas, I decided I didn't really have an occasion to wear it anyway and it was a bit too long and poofy for casual wear. I almost bought the lacey one for $200. It fit perfectly and it felt really Blair from Gossip Girl like. I was actually standing in line to buy it (a huge line at that), until I decided that $200 was still kind of expensive and that the dress was a very thin line between being old fashion and Blair-like.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7CFxannI/AAAAAAAABOY/gRU34KULJzU/s1600-h/DSC00831.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137264707041402482" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7CFxannI/AAAAAAAABOY/gRU34KULJzU/s400/DSC00831.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Turns out, it was a good thing I didn't spend that $200, because the money was better spent elsewhere. To be more specific, on a suit from Theory. Yes, you read right. This gorgeous black suit with white stripes above was only $200!!! Since a normal suit from Theory usually costs over $600, I was (still am actually) thrilled over this bargain. It fits really well too! My best buy all day! I wish I had more time at Theory.... everything was an additional 30% off!! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7DlxanqI/AAAAAAAABOw/J9Obun4sXe0/s1600-h/DSC00669.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137264732811206306" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0s7DlxanqI/AAAAAAAABOw/J9Obun4sXe0/s400/DSC00669.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>In additional, I also got a really cute pajama set from Ralph Lauren, sportswear from Adidas and some presents for family. Overall it was a very productive trip! And yes, as you can see from the pictures, we shopped from 2am to sunrise.<br /><br />Hmm.... though come to think of it Black Friday is still probably a hoax. Since this is the first time I've been to this outlet, I don't know if the prices really are this cheap only for these few hours or if Black Friday just means the start of the sales season. Oh well. I'm happy with my bargains :)<br /><br /></span>

Midnight Madness

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FW07 Trend: Ethnic-Looking Scarves

<div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136605021301431682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrxQKpdfWsGALl2nXmr8tlLAnf1itwjcPqmb3jF_tJfTsHU_pZW9RSWwK17P5pokFmnC32qVjLvzE7kqIlWa5UlgFE9II8Yqlc_BqvRAQwcTouugWs3H6hVfZ81CIV1iFBvo6eGHEs7E/s400/balenciaga+fw07.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />A large comfortable scarf has always been a staple to one's winter outfits. In the past few years, the trend seemed to be of plain, mono-coloured scarves. But ever since <strong>Balanciaga's FW07</strong> show, ethnic-looking scarves have become more and more popular. Walk in to any high street store, <strong>Zara</strong> in particular, and you would notice that they have been selling a lot of Balenciaga-inspired scarves. Think tie-dyed, or coin/ round metal pieces-embellished scarves. I actaully bought a tie-dyed silk scarf from Zara when I was in a runway-fashion haze, but I returned it later becuase I decided it just wasn't practical. Speaking of Balenciaga, if you haven't seen one of the Balenciaga scarves in real life, go see it and feel it! Your brain might just irrationally equate the quality to the huge price tag.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136605021301431698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpS_AsgU6bqgg9Ci4bAu3t-qfMhzjg0hjEFERCvAG29-mSt1bFVOPB_IIMbg5JxrIHGzPWDKcocBQDGnIGBYakMSHq7EtNH2Q41CAJICjL_MgxAPhq3IRHrPcZ4sgYp8qyGOpyPUwoyio/s400/etro+scarf.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Anyways, I usually buy myself one to two scarves per FW season. This season, one of my scarves is this green printed scarf. (Excuse the crappy styling and photography.) It's half silk and half wool, so it's not the thickest, warmest scarf around, but it's good for those not-too-chilly days. I especially like the purple and green blocks of colour at the ends of the scarf.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Did you buy an ethnic-looking scarf in the spirit of the FW07 season?</span> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Image credit: </span><a href="http://www.style.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.style.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> </span></div>

FW07 Trend: Ethnic-Looking Scarves

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A Random Black Friday Post

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">OK, so I don't celebrate Thanksgiving at all, but how I wish the UK did. I am extremely jealous of all the sales the Americans are enjoying over there, although I certainly don't envy the crowds and lines of crazy shoppers that I've read about in the news. Friday's a tiring day for me so this post is going to be a bunch of my completely random observations:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">In accounting class last week, I looked around. Three out of seven girls had earrings on. And out of those three, two pairs were <strong>Chanel</strong> costume jewelry. One pair's design was the big Chanel logo in silver with crystals, (which I thought the girl carried them on nicely); the other pair's design was a pink 'quilted' square that had a black logo on it, (which I thought was bulky and way too toy-like.)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">In an attempt to warm myself up and keep me awake during my two-hour Finance lecture, I stopped by Starbucks first. While attempting to walk to my lecture, the bubbles from the coffee kept coming oozing out from the little hole on top and the coffee kept threatening to spill out. I had to walk snail-pace and channel my inner princess (much like Anne Hathaway did in Princess Diaries). I never thought much about it before, but how does anyone walk around with <strong>a paper cup full of coffee</strong> in their hands? </span></li><li><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Apart from the fabulous sales, I am so jealous of the short trips people are on this Thanksgiving weekend. My sister is visiting relatives in San Francisco (mostly for good food I'm sure,) and Barneys Girl has left the windy city to visit friends in San Diego. As for me, I'll be hiding inside my flat from the low temperatures this weekend, maybe except for tomorrow, when I'll brave the cold for a Belgian-style dinner.</span></li></ul></span><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136208630179748882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdv2N_8byG4BCk0ApwI5wFGPQpi30FlHP91ALcsE1G0O6uojVDaEbxxZVYO11n02RC3_3speKAi59yJhzScnpMn2bBjCrv33eMX9w2pMNi_j1V4RyTyq3Y3NZM_DvjF2pxfu_3ZKrRkLQ/s400/sexcity_londonnyc.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><ul></span><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">If you're bored this long weekend (or you simply want to procrastinate from work), and you loved <strong>Sex & the City </strong>as much as I did, go read the original column, which is being republished each week over at </span><a href="http://www.observer.com/2007/sex-and-city"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">the Observer</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">. Remember the phrase, 'Welcome to the Age of Un-Innocence'?</span></li></ul>

A Random Black Friday Post

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Winter Getaway

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Now that the weather is getting cold (its cold, windy <em>and </em>raining in Chicago today....) and the holiday season is officially upon us, its time to plan our winter getaway wardrobe! This holiday I am going to San Diego- I heard its not actually <em>that </em>warm over there, but I have my fingers crossed anyway! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Now for wardrobe ideas. The first thing that pops up in mind- DRESSES. Cute summery dresses! And lucky for us, this is also the season for the Resort Collections, so there are plenty out there. Here are a few that I wish I had:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0RuHN8t_dI/AAAAAAAABOQ/BwBjyg6FCy4/s1600-h/Getaway-+Catherine+Maladrino.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135350545391680978" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0RuHN8t_dI/AAAAAAAABOQ/BwBjyg6FCy4/s400/Getaway-+Catherine+Maladrino.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Bold dresses by Catherine Maladrino. As the guy at Saks told me- Catherine is smokin' hot this season!<br /></span><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt798t_YI/AAAAAAAABNo/ot96VWuSzgc/s1600-h/Getaway-+Karen+Zambos.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135350352118152578" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt798t_YI/AAAAAAAABNo/ot96VWuSzgc/s400/Getaway-+Karen+Zambos.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Bold PRINTED dresses. I love these ones from Karen Zambos (incidentally Karen Zambos seems to be the queen of winter getaway wear on shopbop- so check her out!).</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /></div></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt8N8t_ZI/AAAAAAAABNw/ygw-T-hhUv0/s1600-h/Getaway-+T+Bags+++Tibi.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135350356413119890" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt8N8t_ZI/AAAAAAAABNw/ygw-T-hhUv0/s400/Getaway-+T+Bags+%2B+Tibi.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Printed dresses by T Bag (i.e. above left). And to be VERY this season- ethnic inspired dresses like this one by Tibi (right). </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><p></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt8d8t_aI/AAAAAAAABN4/BTTJblU-LUE/s1600-h/Getaway-+Ingwa+Melero+++Mara+Hoffman.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135350360708087202" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt8d8t_aI/AAAAAAAABN4/BTTJblU-LUE/s400/Getaway-+Ingwa+Melero+%2B+Mara+Hoffman.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Shiny dresses for the evenings. I am loving these two from Ingwa Melero (left) and Mara Hoffman (right). The colors are just so rich and bold and pretty!</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt8t8t_bI/AAAAAAAABOA/bVyrC13DnBk/s1600-h/Getaway-+Catherine+Maladrino+++What+comes+around+goes+around.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135350365003054514" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt8t8t_bI/AAAAAAAABOA/bVyrC13DnBk/s400/Getaway-+Catherine+Maladrino+%2B+What+comes+around+goes+around.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Cropped jackets/cardis to keep warm. These two from Catherine Maladrino (left) and What comes around goes around (right) are so cute. The sparkly one is also great for adding a glam factor to your outfit.<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt898t_cI/AAAAAAAABOI/eNmXako4AxM/s1600-h/Getaway-+Marc+by+MJ+++Report+Signature.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135350369298021826" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0Rt898t_cI/AAAAAAAABOI/eNmXako4AxM/s400/Getaway-+Marc+by+MJ+%2B+Report+Signature.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Platform sandals to look pretty in and cute flats to walk around in. These two from Marc by Marc Jacobs (left) and Report Signature (right) are just the thing! </span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Have a nice holiday/thanksgiving everyone!<br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Image Source: <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">Shop Bop</a></span></div>

Winter Getaway

Now that the weather is getting cold (its cold, windy and raining in Chicago today....) and the holiday season is officially upon us, its ti...

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NYC- Festive Displays

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Another thing I love about NYC this time of the year is the window displays. They are just sooo classy, pretty and festive! None of those over the top multicolored flashing light bulbs in the shape on Santa pasted onto a building thing we see in some places....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N5ot8t_TI/AAAAAAAABNA/jkgaqM7MMdk/s1600-h/DSC00568.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135081740568493362" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N5ot8t_TI/AAAAAAAABNA/jkgaqM7MMdk/s400/DSC00568.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Walking down midtown on Fifth Ave, there is this (recently lighted this weekend) star hanging in the middle of the street, which I thought was really really cool.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N4Xt8t_QI/AAAAAAAABMo/OZrckxhofBQ/s1600-h/DSC00540.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135080348999089410" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N4Xt8t_QI/AAAAAAAABMo/OZrckxhofBQ/s400/DSC00540.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Right next to it, we have THE Tiffany store looking all pretty lighted up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N4YN8t_RI/AAAAAAAABMw/6z3c-jd4YC4/s1600-h/DSC00566.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135080357589024018" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N4YN8t_RI/AAAAAAAABMw/6z3c-jd4YC4/s400/DSC00566.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >And my favourite- the Cartier store. Passing by, I initially thought it was under renovation with lights there to make it pretty. But looking at it from afar, I realized that it was in fact in the design of a gift. How cute! Oh and if you happen by at night (when there aren't hoards of people), take a picture under the arches in the lights. Its soo very very pretty.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N5sN8t_UI/AAAAAAAABNI/nNbIHXtS4wg/s1600-h/DSC00571.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135081800698035522" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N5sN8t_UI/AAAAAAAABNI/nNbIHXtS4wg/s400/DSC00571.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Onto more subtle displays, we have these very abstract displays from Bendels (Oooo and Bendels reminds me of Gossip Girl!).<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N5vN8t_WI/AAAAAAAABNY/nawgC6cS5v0/s1600-h/Image040.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135081852237643106" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N5vN8t_WI/AAAAAAAABNY/nawgC6cS5v0/s400/Image040.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >And these very artsy looking displays at Bergdorf Goodmans (these are one of my favourites). One would think Saks would be included, but I didn't find the recent displays very inspiring... maybe its not up yet?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N5st8t_VI/AAAAAAAABNQ/UF_TDiXJAe0/s1600-h/DSC00574.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135081809287970130" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N5st8t_VI/AAAAAAAABNQ/UF_TDiXJAe0/s400/DSC00574.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >And here is turkey made of utensils on display which I thought was really neat!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0O9ct8t_XI/AAAAAAAABNg/OL-3pQLlLqo/s1600-h/DSC00520.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135156301200751986" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0O9ct8t_XI/AAAAAAAABNg/OL-3pQLlLqo/s400/DSC00520.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Onto Madison Avenue, I loved the Ralph Lauren display, its just soo......Ralph Lauren- which is perfect for the festive mood, with its all American family style.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N4W98t_PI/AAAAAAAABMg/3C1FSPCtBDU/s1600-h/DSC00528.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135080336114187506" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R0N4W98t_PI/AAAAAAAABMg/3C1FSPCtBDU/s400/DSC00528.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Not really festive, but just wanted to throw in the Issey Miyake display because I think that the leaves with the leafy looking costumes are just so neat.<br /><br />Too bad the Christmas tree at Rockfeller was not up yet. I would've loved to see that. Thanksgiving I heard. Hmm... maybe that means I should go again! :P<br /></span>

NYC- Festive Displays

Another thing I love about NYC this time of the year is the window displays. They are just sooo classy, pretty and festive! None of those ov...

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What do you think of ASOS?

<div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134733768475073522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpF2_u_pqa2AtlDS7MkqCRSWfFF1ldbvYzaqtbg6BAAqjn-7sHScWyfZZ9l2_hoUehspn68uW32KWO70dTaeLBODeKjX_sv4tY7vJouHuj9Sct75MiJcEnZmB3wCrw7IvoFmrKpCBtdQ/s400/asos.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />A few weeks ago, I had a party to go to and no new dress to wear. My friend told me to check out <strong>asos.com</strong>, which if you don't know, is a site famous for selling clothes that are 'in the style of x celebrity' and also clothes from a few UK high street brands (like Oasis, French Connection and Mina). </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So after spending some time on it, I didn't know what to think about it. Because </span><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">a) ASOS has no physical store and you never know how the clothing item is like in real life until you've actually felt it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">b) The prices are high-street prices, meaning very affordable. This again, makes me very suspicious of how the clothes would look and fit.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">c) I've heard mix reviews from friends. A few of my friends said the clothes were decent, and one wasn't a fan of the quality. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">d) If I wanted to return the clothes, I would have to mail them back. Talk about inconvenient and the extra cost involved!</span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134730508594895810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgrAJjO9WVR67L3w-4dvbSjoNvXs-r28GFQyQwztkNH8RkwY-ZKA8Mgs3h8BqMy7UkatOV_xyjXWAqnDZXGkd-9O7B5Rjz06FJFcoeTSQ2AlBOaHvNahpLJuh_VCnZkzCgWpSEv0E9y4/s400/asos+Fitted+Bow+Front+Dress+-peaches+geldolf+35.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />These two black dresses are classy and stylish. The quality looks decent too. I especially like the sequinned one.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /></div></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134730508594895826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqtHbgkuXnhQzH_uZ-Fe7v0qiErWhfqVe-K1hEPYiIdwFwRMi-b6LITdkLZatv3np7zZvqEK6L5UGreg4q7r52PBEBFziazO6l3HBWVhEmZ22SIfmQIT_9Y8tE3UkQ9AU2yyGDEB3nF0/s400/asos+Satin+Bow+Shift+Dress+35.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The red dress is quite cute, and the silver, sequinned dress is perfect for this party season!<br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134730512889863138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_wSdccTpPa3bpQl3yXSWevdaGxYMqUJnYmFN2WuM73EPfjpG-Gj6JFw6mmrb2VwHoddo2S0FkNqgIxuEbZW5EbY-Ukof0dQrcvjess1vOxKozGK9-_NG_ADCQpuJswyaDA6fHgIPOMg/s400/ASOS+Premium+Contrast+Trim+Sequin+Silk+Dress+55.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Now these are examples of what I think are poor quality and design. The black dress's material looks cheap and the gems a bit too plastic-y. OK, I know the dress doesn't actaully cost a lot (38 pounds), but I have no desire to wear that material. As for the cream-coloured sequined dress, the design is just not very flattering. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134730276666661810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLf5z9PacM1P55EG-adbzHUPvWkoMXqBa5oJ5fWUjKGtjL0rZj1yHs4fyifcaiU0OV0TUolRYrPjb_Zel5WshOtxYsb9n2wKeM2NZfIZ8H__SFMckeJ9KS0_K4tXZ05dPgS6vGXSminc/s400/ASOS+LUXE+Embellished+Silk+Halter+Dress+3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />This is the dress that has got me seriously thinking to give ASOS a go. I really like this dress. It's stylish, pretty and very youthful. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134730272371694498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZQqKUtlhZYzs8Yh5FhwUQXl-5FOZiZ5-jAh6k4LQBG8eNoGbqFUR5WLoAlPfy01Koi4OKs1NGU3xCBZVtarro_ZVIW2966CSe3U55dlWn1F57nJljhSBPo2jLL26alM2_-ImTdRaczEA/s400/ASOS+LUXE+Embellished+Silk+Halter+Dress+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />And on a closer look, even the beads and sequins look ok in quality. So should I dive in and get this dress?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134730268076727186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1o4F1_UEGtlao-OTWZ3kSkpN8opXgI1B30DKEZL8eJeqTsxYETcVrcEZ4eR3UHAr9AdVEv26o6_LUyuBBm_lMxTozmkDx48pK2UHelsFjkPdcNLkyAAIMZQOXNQQg6oM8yVp_jAOsSg/s400/asos+Shimmer+Jewelled+Shift+Dress+alexa+chung+30.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Another dress I'm liking is this waistcoat dress. It's cute and cool. It's made of all polyester though, so I'm not sure how it'll look in real life.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So I need <strong>your opinion</strong>: If you've ever bought anything (or seen your friend's purchases) from ASOS, let me know what you think of them! Oh, and what do you think of the last two dresses?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Image credits: www.asos.com</span></div>

What do you think of ASOS?

A few weeks ago, I had a party to go to and no new dress to wear. My friend told me to check out asos.com , which if you don't know, is ...

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