{photos by Mina Sadat}Since wearing the same jackets in the winter can get boring pretty fast and buying a new one constantly is out of the question, I’m trying my best to re-invent my pieces. Last week, I quickly switched out the original sash from this cape with a leather one from another jacket – a subtle but much needed refresher to make the piece feel fresh in my closet again. For a few years I’ve also been toying with […]
Archives for December 2011
Polished Style: Black & Gold
Up until several months ago, I never really cared to paint my nails. It took too much time, and I felt that the results didn’t last long enough to warrant the effort. If I ever did do it, it was in classic shades like reds and pale pinks, and I would never consider designs. Fast forward a few months (and becoming closer with a friend who loves her nail polish!) and I’m happy to say that I’m becoming slightly more […]
Four Eyes
Here’s a little secret: I’ve been four-eyed since the fourth grade. I still distinctly remember that moment in math class when my teacher was testing us on our Times Tables and I misread the flash card, leading her to report to my parents that I should get my eyes checked. My world was shattered! I recall crying after being told by my parents that it was my fault for reading all my books in the dark. Nowadays I’m still not […]
Camel / Caramel / Cognac
{photos by Judith Wong}I’ve been finding it a little difficult to create outfits that look well put together this winter: since keeping warm has been the most important factor for me, I’ve honestly become accustomed to just layering my coziest sweaters without much thought to the cohesiveness of a look. The result has been a toasty, but unfortunately often jumbled mess of fabric. Wearing different pieces in similar hues has been one of the easiest solutions to this, and is […]
Chained
Under $10 Forever 21 Gold Oval Chain Bracelet, $6.80 Under $50 ASOS Chunky Link Bracelet, $28.13 Under $100 Lauren Elan Lucas Bracelet, $85 $100+ Kenneth Jay Lane Make a Statement Bracelet, $160.99One of my favourite accessories is the chunky gold chain bracelet: it’s versatile, a little bit edgy and makes a statement without being over the top. I scored a Joe Fresh one on super sale last year and have worn it a considerable amount, especially in light of its […]