Hello Darlings,

Who would have thought, I am obsessed with plaid? Although I like the grungy harsh achieved by wearing a plaid work shirt, my preference is feminine plaid that gives an understated sex appeal.

If you like plaid, what is your favorite way of wearing it?

Hello Darlings,

When the weather gets nasty, it doesn't matter what I am wearing so long as it's cozy and comfortable... well that's a little over exaggerated since I do have my own little formula: Chunky Knit + Thin Cashmere + Fav. Jeans + Comfy Waterproof Boots + Umbrella = Cozy and comfy

Hello Darlings,

One of my favorite blogs, Your Everyday Style featured WithLoveGabrielle as an Image of the Moment. Thanks a million to the lovely TINA. And as for my weekend, I wore this Maggie Ward dress with adorable Givenchy floral tights for a dinner date with Andrew on Saturday... :)

On Friday, we also went climbing, and I finally bought climbing SHOES. Yup, we are equipped to explore wilderness when the time is right. I am so excited to take it outside, that we committed to climb twice a week.

I love the thrill of rock climbing, but the downside is HAND BLISTERS and KNEE BRUISES. Last week I got a blister and freaked out. So now I obsessively moisturize and do a mani pedi after climbing. AM I TOO GIRLY FOR THIS HOBBY ? I mean, I climb in purple outfit with a purple bow headband ... all I need to do is powder my nose between the climb...

VOGUE = KAPUT? Also, I bought Vogue and In Style last week, and realized how much I don't like Vogue anymore. I used to " worship" the magazine, but all it is now is designer ads that you have to pay to see. There's nothing to read. AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO FEELS THIS WAY? But there's a bigger reason why this was my last issue. I am a big animal lover and humane society volunteer. AND I strongly disagree with Anna Wintor's Vogue fur spreads, pro-fur editorials, and refusal of paid ads from animal protection groups. PETA member Pink sent a handwritten letter to Wintour, urging her to drop fur promotion in her magazine.   I also bought In Style and loved it. I loved this photo spread photographed by Pamela Hanson and styled by Elizabeth Stewart, featuring Lori Loughlin and Shanae Grimes - from the new 90210. Although I am not that in love with 90210 ( I did adore the old version), I do love this photo spread :)

I don't share my clothes with my mom. DO YOU?

Photo Credits: Americas Next Top Model Cycle 9, In Style Magazine, PETA

Hello Darlings,

Some times you win, such as today when I found the cutest pair of Miss Sixty Knee Socks and this Rhys Dwfen knit dress... And then sometimes you lose, since I got a speeding ticket on my way home.

I am wearing:

Rhys Dwfen Knit Dress

Wilfred Linen Trench

Roots Scarf

Miss Sixty Knee Socks

Michael Kors booties

I wore this Pippi Longstocking inspired outfit to my Modern Art class. Unfortunately the cuteness factor wasn't enough to save me from getting a parking ticket....

 

What do you get when you combine a beloved womenswear designer and hip denim brand?

Sources Used: InStyle;Ance Studios; style.com