Monday, July 28, 2014

Anthropologie RUFFLES & LACE IN THE SUN: ZARA SALE - EMBROIDERED SLEEVELESS JUMPSUIT

Finally got a weekend off so my hubby and I went to celebrate and spent the weekend at Santa Monica beach.  What a lovely stay at Shutters on the Beach.  I loved the 3 shower head shower and the Jacuzzi bath.  It was so relaxing to just stare out into the ocean and fall asleep under the sun.  And we got lucky, our weekend fell right into the DINE LA week so we got to try so many delicious foods for a fraction of the price.  It wasn't that hot on the beach so I tossed on a hoodie I posted on this blog a couple weeks ago.  Without further ado, here are some pictures!

ZARA SALE - EMBROIDERED SLEEVELESS JUMPSUIT and Anthropologie harley hoodie
XS not available online but I saw lots in store (shrinks a lot in the wash), pics are preshrunk size
Anthropologie Harley Hoodie (PXXS), last mentioned here, (similar) $39.99
Coach purse, also seen here
Bamboo jelly bow flip flops available at Marshalls and here $11.90

zara embroidered jumsuit and Anthropologie hadley hoodie


zara embroidered jumsuit and Anthropologie hadley hoodie

zara embroidered jumsuit and Anthropologie hadley hoodie

zara embroidered jumsuit and Anthropologie hadley hoodie

zara embroidered jumsuit and Anthropologie hadley hoodie

zara embroidered jumsuit

zara embroidered jumsuit

zara embroidered jumsuit and Anthropologie hadley hoodie

giraffe hello kitty, zara embroidered jumsuit and Anthropologie hadley hoodie
YAY, hubby won the giraffe hello kitty for me :)

bamboo hawaii jelly bow flip flops, wedding, nude
I also wore these to get ready on my wedding day

OTHER CHEAP FINDS


Hope you guys had as much of an awesome weekend as I did.  Have a great rest of the week!  

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE FAVORITES ADD ON
BP skinny sweatpants great for petites

BP SKINNY MINI SWEATPANTS (Junior) $24.90
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these sweats.  Slim fit with a loose casual look that is chic.  It's thin so it won't make the legs look bigger, but it's thick enough so it doesn't look see through.  It's great for petites!  The length (29' inseam) is PERFECT.  I highly recommend this.  Great for lounging, working out, long study nights, sleepwear, or a casual sporty look.  














THE LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD: ABOUT ME


Thank you Stay Beautiful Inside and Out for nominating me for the Liebster award.  I am so flattered I got picked for the award.   Here are the questions for me to answer regarding my blog in honor of the newbie award :)

1. What is your favorite place to take your blog pictures?
Claremont Village
2. What is the goal you want to achieve from blogging?
Blogging is a way for me to de-stress from a rather mentally and physically demanding job.  Don't get me wrong, I love my job and life.  But, blogging is a hobby I picked up a few months ago that got me out of the house a little more so I don't just work and study 24-7.  I also love sharing good news, which includes all the great fashion finds.  Nothing better than retail therapy when I get really stressed!
3. How much time do you spend in blogging each week?
I tend to blog once a week on my day off.  I blog on my study breaks so probably sums up to a few hours...
4. How do you describe your style?
I like a lot of things.  I love classic wardrobe staples.  I love lace and soft, romantic looks.  But, I also enjoy studs and leather once in awhile to spice up my mood.
5. Who take pictures for your blogs?
My loving, supporting husband that is patient with my awkward poses.
6. And what camera do you use for blogging pictures?
Canon Rebel XSI
7. What are the things you like to do or you are good at that help blogging?
I like to shop and am very good at finding deals and finding stackable coupons.
8. What is the challenge you face in blogging?
Finding the time to take pictures because I tend to get off of work when the sun is down.
9. Which one is your favorite post that you have written?
Banana Republic trench coat
10. What did you learn through blogging that you didn’t know before?
Computer programming
11. Describe your dream wedding gown:)
Vera Wang Fawn (light, form fitting, and romantic with lace) I can't turn away from a beautiful train.

I would like to nominate the following bloggers for the Liebster award
1. Pretty Shiny Sparkly
2. White Coat Wardrobe
3. Mothers in Medicine
4. More Style than Fashion
5. Easy Petite Looks

Here are my 11questions for you Liebster winners!
1. What is a timeless piece of clothing you have worn over and over for years and still rocking it?
2. What is the one makeup product you never leave the house without?
3. What got you to start blogging?
4. What is your favorite exercise to keep fit?
5. If you can have one super power, what would you pick?
6. Which blogger inspired you?
7. If you had 5 min to get ready, how would you triage your grooming routine?
8. What is the one makeup product you can't live without?
9. What blog topic do you like reading about the most?
10. What is the one pair of flats for work you can't live without?
11. You get one free treatment at the spa, would you pick facial or massage?

If you were nominated for the Liebster award, please continue to spread the love for other bloggers by reposting your award, answering the questions above, and nominate 5 other blogs you love.  Continue to spread the love :)

Have a great week.

Next Post: ZARA romper, coming up shortly~



Monday, July 21, 2014

MY DIY VINTAGE WEDDING: Yellow, Grey, and Navy Blue

Hi everyone,

Hope you guys had a great weekend!  In celebration of my 5 friends that got engaged in the past few months, I decided to do a wedding post and blog about some of my wedding DIY projects.  Here is a sneak peak of some highlights.  I will have to do separate posts on the wedding DIY projects and how to work with a wedding budget.  So stay tuned!  For those who have asked me who my blog photographer is, all credits go to my hubby ^.^  He took all the photos for me in the little free time he has to be supportive of my new hobby.  I am the luckiest wife ever! (note: vendors listed above pictures and hyperlinks included)

Reception Venue: Costa Mesa Wyndham Hotel
Ceremony: Lady LaVang Parish in Santa Ana
MY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
 JUSTIN ELEMENT














MAKEUP and HAIR
 THERESA HUANG MAKEUP (TINA KIKAWA)





BRIDESMAID DRESSES AND EARRINGS: 
DIY bling bling flip flop (future post with pics)
Wedding party makeup and hair by Theresa Huang Makeup Team





GROOMSMEN and GROOM's ATTIRE: H&M suits





PLYWOOD PHOTO: Photobarn

MY WEDDING DRESS
Also mentioned here, and here
dress: Vera Wang Fawn
chinese qipao dress: Vinshop USA (designed by me, material from China)
Shoes: Valentino stud heels







WEDDING RINGS: BLUE NILE JEWELRY

WEDDING CAKE: 











DIY projects: future blog posts to come :)
1. Candy Bar


2. Chalkboards, bottles, "details details" Projects






 3. Key Rack and Table assignments

4. picture in oil mason jar

5. DIY photobooth back drop

 6. DIY DIRECTION WOOD SIGN

LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, MY VIDEOGRAPHER: KEVIN TRUONG
CLICK (HERE) for the link to our video :)

Super long post and so much more to come!  Many thanks to my awesome vendors that made my wedding so special for me.


Congrats again to all my engaged friends that are reading this!  I'm so happy for you!!!

Feel free to leave a comment if you have specific questions regarding wedding planning or how I made those wedding DIY projects.





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