In the Details

by Jen on Saturday, May 22, 2010



For a good year or two now, I'm been looking for a pretty coral piece of clothing to add to my closet. I didn't want something too "tropical vacation" looking, so maxi dresses or tanks were out of the question. Enter this double layered, poufy skirt from H&M. I am absolutely adoring their new collection... there are so many nice things in varying shades of this colour (like this gorgeous dress modeled by Kristy!) which are simply feminine yet bold, and have an undeniable "pretty" factor about them! At $50 for a skirt I thought it was a bit over H&M pricing, but I couldn't resist. Good buy?



The jacket and flats were two more good deals found from Orlando! The jacket retailed for something like $450 and I got it on clearance for $80 after an extra 10% discount for a missing button which I was easily able to sew on myself. The flats were discounted from $300 to a measly $34! The pony hair is of amazing quality and I'm able to walk all day in them comfortably (the rubber sole is a huge plus!). Definitely one of the best buys of my trip.



I also couldn't believe how awesome this giraffe print clutch was at H&M! It's straw and not of the greatest quality, but at $19.95 for such a statement piece, who could complain?






P.S. My boyfriend is going away on a one month trip to Europe (super jealous and going to miss him!) so I will be off finding inventive new ways to get photographed/photograph myself! Stay tuned to see how that turns out!

P.P.S. I feel like I don't know enough people in the blogosphere! Please leave me a comment introducing yourself and I will definitely get back to you! I am friendly, promise :D

Wearing: Elizabeth and James tuxedo jacket, label-less top and necklace, H&M skirt and clutch, Diane von Furstenberg pony hair flats

17 comments

The skirt is worth it, it doesn't look like something from h&m at all! I love this color!

by Insomnia on May 23, 2010 at 12:46 AM. #

Beautiful outfit, and awesome bargain finds on the jacket and shoes! Wow. That skirt must be from "H&M Trend" ... I love that line and am willing to pay the higher prices because the quality and designs truly are better!

Hmm, maybe you could get a tripod w/ remote while your bf is on vaca. I've been wanting one for ages!

by PetiteAsianGirl on May 23, 2010 at 8:10 AM. #

Super cute look!

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by t on May 23, 2010 at 1:01 PM. #

Your whole outfit is adorable- love it! And I really, really love/want that giraffe clutch! No H&M's are in my city, though. Sigh.

by diaryofashopper on May 23, 2010 at 2:28 PM. #

I love your coral Color skirt and how you added the clutch to this outfit! You look so pretty!!!
And the blazer and shoes are amazing finds! I'm so jealous. Awesome bargains are the best!

by Michelle on May 23, 2010 at 2:44 PM. #

Hi! It's my first time on your blog and I really like it! you have a very nice style!
check out my new blog too and maybe we can follow each other!

kisses, Julia

http://juliasstrikeapose.blogspot.com/

by Julia on May 23, 2010 at 4:17 PM. #

I love your outfit! I was trying to take pictures myself today while hubby is out of town. They didn't turn out very well. I don't have the remote control so I had to run back and forth every 10 seconds :)

by PetiteLittleGirl on May 23, 2010 at 5:52 PM. #

Gorgeous look... the skirt is so lovely. And your smile is so radiant. xoxo

by Leah on May 24, 2010 at 9:42 AM. #

The coral skirt is so adorable on you! Perfect outfit. I love the way your paired the black and white clutch with the coral skirt.

xo
Valerie

by Valerie on May 25, 2010 at 11:22 AM. #

Love the pop of color color!

Kisses,
Stephanie

by Stephanie on May 25, 2010 at 2:19 PM. #

wow great deals on your jacket and flats! the jacket looks great on you. I love the giraffe printed clutch and yeah I know what you mean about the quality but for the look, I think it's worth it. It totally adds that perfect touch to your entire outfit. the silhouette of the skirt is super cute. and why is the bf going to europe WITHOUT YOU?? boooooo.. tell him I am not impressed LOL jk!

get yourself a tripod and you'll be good to go! or friends are always good too :)

thanks for your comment on my video tutorial btw hahhaa I'm still a little embarrassed to have it up but ppl seem to like it so yay. Grow your hair out so you can try it, I think it would look darling on you.

by nicole on May 25, 2010 at 10:03 PM. #

Love this gorgeous ensemble. The colours look so great together and totally flattering on you.

Is that a yorkie Jen?! :( I WANT ONEEEEE.

by Aney on May 26, 2010 at 12:31 AM. #

jealous?! excuse me but you failed to tell your fans and followers that you were INVITED too!! so nicole... allow me to "impress" you by saying that she was invited... but she declined.

Pity you're not here darling. Tons of photo opportunities! not to mention the european fashion! Fear not! i shall get you some stuff... if i can afford it.

by Hiswisechoice on May 26, 2010 at 1:01 AM. #

Jen.. you are sooo adorable! I love this outfit.. that coral skirt is amazing on you. :) I can't believe how great the deals you got on the jacket and flats!! So awesome!! :) I hope you're having a great day.

xx Love & Aloha
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by sharonlei on May 26, 2010 at 7:58 PM. #

Awww...that's so sweet of you for mentioning me in this post <3 Actually girl, you look waaayyy more fabulous than me in that coral dress ;) I love the splash of orange in this outfit, especially the puffyness of that skirt <3 and what what what you got that amazing clutch from H&M?? I really thought it was from a high-end brand or something!

The bf is leaving you for Europe? TSK TSK TSK! He better brings you a lot of goodies to make up for that! :D

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by Kristy on May 27, 2010 at 9:21 AM. #

hello! I'm a new follower! I feel blessed to have stumbled upon this page!! I would like to know your body measurements because I see so many petite asian girls on here but none with my measurements and it gets a little disappointing to see no one else like me!

by D on June 6, 2010 at 2:18 PM. #

Omg I love this outfit!! You are looking super chic in this :)

by MizzJ on June 14, 2010 at 1:02 PM. #

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