My boyfriend is back! He told me he was coming back today but actually surprised me last Wednesday. Swoon!! Along with him he brought a bunch of goodies that makes a shopping ban infinite amounts easier... including the same red blazer from a Zara in Europe! He knows me well and I am such a lucky girl. Anyway, finally back with a blog post; amazing photos by the boyfriend.
Kristy tagged me in a survey and since I realized that I never really wrote anything about myself on this blog, I thought I would do it... so here we go!
1. What do you do? I am currently a jobless fourth year marketing student enjoying summer in Vancouver :)
Kristy tagged me in a survey and since I realized that I never really wrote anything about myself on this blog, I thought I would do it... so here we go!
1. What do you do? I am currently a jobless fourth year marketing student enjoying summer in Vancouver :)
2. What did your name your blog and why? "her waise choice" was decided between me and my bestie because we originally intended for the blog to be for the both of us and our chinese names both have the word "Wai" in it... and we wanted it to be a play on that. Even after she decided not to author, I stuck with it.
3. Why did I start blogging? I was a regular reader of fashion blogs and my boyfriend suggested that I start one. I was really shy about it at first because I didn't feel comfortable at all posing in front of the camera... but he helped ease me into it :)
4. Whose closet would you like to raid? Have to agree with Kristy on this one. Olivia Palermo has long been my style icon. Love her take on classic with modern, feminine twists. And she has the best collection of bags. In the blogger world, it has to be the glamourai. Often times when it comes to individuals with really unique style, it looks like some of what they wear seems to just be a cry for attention. But with her, it all seems so well put together regardless of her fearless, risk-taking sense of style that I would be way to chicken to pull off! Also, her shoes and jewelry are incredible!
5. What trend are you loving right now? Though it might seem overplayed now, the nudes and neutrals are still on the top of my list (and also great details like ruffles and scalloped edges!). They add a girly touch to everything. Also, ikat prints a la Dries Van Noten and Gucci S/S 2010!
6. Where do you like to shop? I manage to find something of value to me everywhere (which is both a blessing and a curse) from Holts to consignment shops to Superstore. But on a regular basis, I frequent Zara, Club Monaco, H&M, ASOS, Forever 21, and local gem Front & Company for great consigned and vintage pieces.
7. Are you an impulsive buyer/not? When it comes to fast fashion, I have to say that yes, unfortunately I have succumbed to impulsive buying. Also, when I'm on vacation I impulsively buy a LOT because I've had a lot of regrets from not purchasing in the past. In general, I'm trying to sway away from that now, though, because the pieces that have the most longevity in my closet are definitely the ones that I put time into deciding whether or not to purchase.
8. How has your style evolved in the last few years? When I first started University, 80% of my closet was black, white or grey. I was also into the whole "premium denim" thing where I owned over 30 pairs of jeans and wore them with EVERYTHING. After that I discovered skirts and dresses and loved the fact that they were 200% more comfortable than denim (and looked better too!) But my style has actually evolved the most since I started dating my boyfriend. He has a great eye for colour and patterns and since meeting him I've swayed more into that region. Like I tell him often, he brought the colour into my life (cheesy!).
Wearing: Mango sequin top (gift from boyfriend), Zara shirt and shoes, Forever 21 lattice detail shorts and bird connector ring
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ahh, thank goodness for boyfriends! might have to convince mine to treat me during my shopping ban! haha.
i love your shorts, such a perfect colour and the belt detail is lovely.
X
by eleanor on June 29, 2010 at 1:26 AM. #
glad you did the survey!
by Krystal on June 29, 2010 at 1:41 AM. #
Great outfit. Really good survey!SarahD:)
by My Republic of Fashion on June 29, 2010 at 8:04 AM. #
love this pictorial survey! beautiful! What cam are you using? My love has also spiced up my life with colors too! My closet still consists of jeans and black and browns but I'm easing a bit into the colors.. my love has ONLY colors.. hehe.. totally opposites!
by D on June 29, 2010 at 8:51 AM. #
aww i love this loose and casual outfit you have on. and the ring is so cute!!
great answers, it's always fun to read about bloggers.
have a good day!
by Michelle on June 29, 2010 at 8:56 AM. #
I.W.A.N.T.Y.O.U.R.S.H.O.R.T.S!!! :o)
But, the entire outfit is just perfect!
x
by Style_Pursuit on June 29, 2010 at 12:08 PM. #
Cute outfit and great survey! It's nice to know a bit more about other fashion bloggers! =)
by stylepint on June 29, 2010 at 2:36 PM. #
You are adorable :)
by PetiteLittleGirl on June 29, 2010 at 7:38 PM. #
Good read and aren't you just so cute?!:D
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by Marie on June 29, 2010 at 7:58 PM. #
Jen!! Totally loved reading this post. It was nice getting to know a little about you. :) You're such a cutie.. and I'm sure I always say that everytime I visit, but it's true! Great to hear that the BF is back. I bet you're super stoked. You look fab as always.. and what a great gift your boy got you.
xx Love & Aloha
by sharonlei on July 1, 2010 at 1:53 PM. #
I adore this look... so simple, chic and fabulous! Love it :) The Q&A is adorable as well.
-Marta
by ♥ Marta ♥ on July 1, 2010 at 2:15 PM. #
Thanks for your comment!
I really love this outfit.
by nickyboutique on July 2, 2010 at 2:21 AM. #
I LOVE your shoes and that sparrow connector ring. So gorg! I think I will need to find a boyfriend before I go on my next shopping ban - that way he can treat me!! :)
by Erika on July 2, 2010 at 2:11 PM. #
This is a very cute outfit!
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by Cara on July 2, 2010 at 3:39 PM. #
Great outfit- perfecting the 'I just threw it on' chic look! Lovely blog, found it on IFB twitter. Looking forward to reading more.
xoxo
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by Wardrobe Wars on July 3, 2010 at 5:04 AM. #
aww your boyfriend sounds so sweet! I love your shorts here, a really lovely outfit xx
by Sarah on July 3, 2010 at 9:18 AM. #
You look great :)
by I'MTHATCHIQ on July 4, 2010 at 11:41 AM. #
you look amazing in this ensemble!! love the paperbag style of your shorts!! so adorable!! and dont you just love it when your guy picks out gifts that you never thought they could pick out, but still ended up doing.. so sweet and thoughtful! :D
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by libys11 on July 4, 2010 at 11:15 PM. #
I love love love your shorts. I should go to Forever 21 more often (but I'm lazy).
by It Girl (Anya) on July 5, 2010 at 12:11 AM. #
great blog! Found you via IFB. I love your answers to your survey. Olivia has an amazing wardrobe, I'd die to see inside her closet!
new follower!
xx.
Christina
by Christina of Profresh Style on July 6, 2010 at 4:34 PM. #
Thanks for responding to my tag :D And it's great to know that you would also like to raid Olivia Palermo's closet, though you would have to fight me for that ;) Hahaha.. Or we could share, you know?:p
I love how your boyfriend actually suggested you to start your own blog. That's really sweet of him:) And he takes most of your pictures too, no? Ah so jealous. Can I borrow your bf to be my photographer?:p
On to the outfit: I love the sequined tank underneath that loose shirt. You look sexy but still sophisticated ;) And those shorts are awesome, I can't believe they're from F21!(They look like Zara!):p
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by Kristy on July 7, 2010 at 8:02 AM. #