Muses

I've never believed that one person can stick to one style since trends changes throughout the season which is why I have never really settle myself on a style in particular when it comes to fashion. Because of my eclectic taste I always find myself wanting to get out of my comfort zone, try different things and dare myself to think outside of the box ( feather shorts, anyone?). Of course there's also another side of me that enjoys wearing flannel pjs all day and I couldn't care less of what is in and what is out. At the end of it all, it depends on my mood. Some days I feel like being an Audrina; rocking a leather jackets, wearing motorcycle boots and head out to the nearest bar for a beer. When I'm being Chloé, I'm more conservative, a hopeless romantic and a dreamer. Emma is all about my socializing side and my life in the city; being the "it" girl that everyone wants to be friends with. My inner Olivia depicts my serious side and how I picture myself in the near future: career oriented, professional and involved in the high fashion industry. She is ready to take over Vogue magazine (hehe)  

Rick Owen leather jacket, Helmut Lang asymmetrical tshirt, Victoria Beckham leather legging, Alexander Wang studded Diego bucket bag, John Galliano "Parlez-moi d'Amour" Eau de Parfum, Hermès Collier de Chien leather cuff, Surface to Air wedge leather boots.

Ralph Lauren navy cashmere sweater, Sandro pleaded silk maxi skirt, Mulberry thin leather belt, Cutler & Gross cat eye glasses, Michael Kors midsize runway gold watch, Yves Saint Lauren Rouge Pur Couture in Le Orange, Chloé Marcie bag, Stella McCartney Brocade ballet flats. 

Haute Hippie faux fur vest, Aubin&Wills stipped cotton tshirt, 7 For All Mankind jeans, Milly clutch, Deborah Lippman polish in Supermodel, Philippe Audibert studded cuff, Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes, Eugenia Kim suede fedora.   

Maison Martin Margiela silk tux blazer, Alexander McQueen wool jersey dress, Smythson Runway leather notebook, Linda Farrow Luxe D-frame sunglasses, Emilio Pucci beaded silk clutch, Chanel No.5 Parfum, Valentino suede and studded metal pumps. 

Jason Wu x TARGET

After hints via Twitter and a few teaser images, the full Jason Wu for Target lookbook is finally out!!! I honestly think this is one of Target's best designer collaboration I've seen to date. I love love love LOVE Jason Wu. He previously told the New York Times, "My goal was not to duplicate anything from my main collection... Instead I designed completely new clothes and accessories that reflect my taste and have a voice of their own."

And he definitely accomplished his goal. In keeping with his signature aesthetic, there's lots of pleating, bows, modest necklines, and nipped-at-the waist shapes. Fabric-wise, there's a nice mix of solids, stripes, florals and lace. The clothes are not the lacy and glamorous looks of the runway but rather flirty, playful looks that the average woman could wear to work, brunch or a cocktail party (or that the fashion-savvy high school student could wear to class - especially those cute penny loafers with socks...I mean COME'ON!). The color palette skews nautical with plenty of navy and red, but there's a great splash of mustard (seen in Wu's F/W 2011 runway collection) and of course a healthy dose of black. And then there are the accessories and the bags, which are also fun and simple to sport. And if the designs themselves weren't appealing enough (which I highly doubt), the prices will definitely grab you. Pieces range from $19.99 to $59.99 for clothes and $19.99 to $49.99 for accessories.

Target should have do me a favor and waited until Canada open their first stores here. But sadly I'll have to see if I can eBay a few pieces once they hit stores across the US February 5th 2012. For those who can, GO PITCH A TENT IN FRONT OF TARGET NOW! You won't regret it :)

Chloé Fragrance Campaign 2011

Parisian fashion house Chloé will release their new ad campaign this coming fall for their signature fragrance Chloé. The campaign stars none other than Imogen Poots and Camille Rowe Pourcheresse who are by the way drop dead beautiful. The ad itself is nothing special or extravagant but that is what I love about Chloé. They always find a way to create something so simple, modest and beautiful that everything just seem effortless. I wonder if I can find that large bottle of perfume somewhere. I'll add it to my collection :)

Resort 2012

According to the black book of fashion I'm a bit late when it comes to talk about Resort Collections (still recovering myself from post-summer class exams.) but i couldn't marveled enough at all the showcases presented last month. The whole season of Resort (or Cruise like some boujie french dame would call it), in theory at least, is about fashion escapade - finding that perfect maxi dress to wear at the side of the pool while vacationing somewhere on the islands of the Seychelles. While i like the simpler idea of the young and the cute making like snowbirds—that is, skipping the rowdy city and hitting the beach or the country side, more and more fashion houses are wrapping themselves in the vacation impulse. Here are a few of my favorites...

Yves Saint Laurent

Gucci

Bottega Veneta

Diane Von Furstenberg

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Paper Crown

It's a rarity for me to fall in love (literally) with EVERY single item in a fashion line. But Lauren Conrad is no stranger to affordability and simplicity. When she launched her own line Paper Crown, i marveled. LC is not the only Hills alum to put out a fashion line, but she definitely got the most promise so far. The S/S collection includes soft knits, silk blouses, cropped pants, nicely cut blazers and floral prints; hence all the basics women should have in their closet (well with a few exception of the pleather short). All in all, Paper Crown just got my big stamp of approval. I WANT EVERYTHING!!! I wonder if they ship to Canada...? :)

^ My signature look! :)