Hello Darlings,

"Long chunky scarves look really beautiful and I recommend Louis Vuitton and Burberry..... I prefer my scarves in plain colour blocks, but colorful striped ones look equally good." - Victoria Beckham

The first thing I did when buying Victoria Beckham's book “That Extra Half an Inch” was to read the "winter" section, and in particular the section on scarves. Although I really do like Victoria - and her book is a fun read - some of her suggestions are a tiny bit ridiculous. I mean really, does she think every girl has a couple hundred dollars to spend on scarves by Louis Vuitton or Burberry?

Sources: Vogue 1989; An Extra Half and Inch by Victoria Beckham; Instyle.com

Hello Darlings,

One of my fav bloggers Ashleigh from Rantings of a Fashion Addict tagged me for Project Self. She has a killer sense of style, and her ability to pair designer vintage/thrift items is a quality I am jealous of. Also she's never afraid to take a chance when it comes to fashion so I check often for inspiration from this " fashion addict".... :)

Project Self

The rules of the game are:

State 8 things you like about yourself, 3 you dislike, and 5 you learned to love

State something you love about the person tagging you and the person you tag

Post a picture that displays at least one thing you love or dislike about yourself

 

Five Dislikes that I have Embraced

My weight ....

I am naturally really skinny and was called names in elementary school...

Now, I weigh 98 pounds and love that I can pig out every day :P

I have really bad vision ( -5.75) ...

I only wear contacts and plan on getting a surgery ( but too scared for now).

I am picky ...

I just can't help it, but leaned to control it.

My Wavy hair ...

I have wavy hair, but my perfect hairdresser fixed the problem.

My Appearance ....

I used to be self-conscious but now I love myself for who I am :)

   

 

On another note, I have about six winter jackets but still bought this one by Soia &Kyo... Their jackets are reasonably priced, good quality, and really cute. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Another one of my biggest obsessions is graphic tees, especially by Trash & Luxury and Le Magnifique... however, what I was wondering is .... Would you spend $ 70 - 120 for tee? I find it a bit ridiculous how much, they cost but they are sooooo AWESOME, I can't resist...

By the way, I am also looking for leather boots, under $500 ....

IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTION PLEASE LET ME KNOW

Hello Darlings,

Today has been really exciting, as I received a surprise e-mail from author Karen Essex of my favorite book, Leonardo's Swans... (I jumped around my room *blush blush*) how often do you receive "thanks for reading my book" from an author? Not only is she an award-winning journalist, a screen writer, and author of two acclaimed biographical novels, Kleopatra and Pharaoh, but Karen is also a fashion lover, who "never felt the need to look like a frumpy writer" and who views fashion "as theater, and another art form to enjoy."

I've been fascinated with the story of Leonardo's Swans and have spent my free time researching about Isabella and Beatrice d'Este. I am extremely excited to start reading Stealing Athena which also focuses on art and architecture ..... Check this out:

Thank you Karen Essex for dedicating your time to write such a wonderful book that demonstrates and exposes the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci - and for my quick hello... As for today's outfit, I am wearing my new shirt from Totem.

I've never owned any article of clothing in such bright colors before.

Once I saw it ... I had to have it, I love the colors :)

I AM WEARING:

Totem Shirt

J Brand Skinnies

Talula High Waisted Short

Soia & Kyo Charlie Coat in White

Gap Leather Purse

Michael Kors Leather Ankle Boots

Swarovski Love Charm Bracelet

Another current obsession: jazz lace-up shoes which according to Vogue is the new ballet flat - Kate Moss, Mirabelle Marden, and Natalia Vodianova are just a few trend setters wearing them.

 

Hello Darlings,

This is what happened.... I ordered the red dress (picture below) to wear on my 20th birthday and received it about two weeks ago. It was a little long (see the pic), so I took it to be hemmed....

Well, it's been a week AND GUESS WHAT HAPPENED? The dress is now a shirt. It went from 35 inches to 19. Instead of taking off 1 inch they took off about 16 inches.... Kill me now, who makes that kind of a mistake....

I was so upset I cried, and what's worse the tailor is saying the dress shrunk. Come on, isn't that why we take stuff for dry cleaning ?????? SO IT DOES NOT SHRINK? I promise to post pics of the SHIRT DRESS as soon as I get it back and tell you the ending of this tragic story. So I resorted to on-line retail therapy at Active Endeavors... and found: