WONDERFLEX: SCRUBS FOR PETITES, GREYS ANATOMY STYLE

You ever notice scrubs don't look the same on TV than they do on people in the hospital.  It's because they tailor the ones on TV so they look fitted.  No hospital scrubs fit me right because I'm so tiny.  Luckily, Wonder Wink's WonderFlex came out with scrubs that fit me without alterations.  Details about those scrubs and links to where you can get them are posted here.  Scrubs became my every day wear minus clinic days.  So, here goes my everyday 10min makeup + hair in scrubs look.

I bought these in navy blue, grey, and black.  I got 1 scrub top, 1 slim fit pants, and 1 regular fit per color.  WonderFlex is about $10 - $15 less than the Grey's Anatomy scrubs.  Click here for detail measurements.

WonderFlex Verity V Neck Top: XXS

WonderFlex Slim Straight pant: XXS

It's so comfy and flexible.  I love it!

Next up: 

WonderFlex Faith Multi-Pocket Cargo Pant: XXSP

I mentioned in my last post that I LOVE the pockets.  So functional.  I don't have to wear my white coat everywhere and my stuff never falls out!  As described here, this is how I use my pockets :)

As mentioned in my previous posts, I permed my hair.  Regular perm, not digital perm.  I didn't iron curl my hair.  I wake up in the morning and my hair looks like this with a little frizz.  I didn't highlight my hair either.  My perm changed the color of my hair over time and I guess my hair looks lightened up from all the scattered white hair on my head.  I do simple everyday 10min makeup which includes concealer, eyeliner, and brow gel.  If I look a little pale, I will toss on blush.  But, that's about it.

All ready to fight diseases in style and comfort.  Love my job~

SCRUBS REVIEW for PETITES, WONDER WINK FLEX

For all the petite medical professionals out there, you may know how I feel about scrubs or coats that don't fit.  I've heard many people talk about grey's anatomy scrubs and they do look very comfortable and fitting on many nurses.  I personally really like Wonder Wink Flex.  It's very comfortable, $10-20 cheaper, and has pockets that are extremely functional and in all the right places.

Wonder Wink has many lines of scrubs made with different materials.  There is the origins, four stretch, flex, plus, utility, easy fit and mink.  I personally really like flex.  I'm not a fan of four stretch or origins because the cutting doesn't quit fit right.  Flex is perfect both in thickness, and cutting.

I'm 5'2, 97lbs and the wonder flex pxxs fits me like a glove.  It does shrink in the wash.

Here are the measurements post shrinkage from being washed in hot water and machine dried.  Measurements taken with shirt lying flat.
WonderFlex Verity V Neck Top: XXS
shoulder to shoulder: 13'
chest: 16.5'
waist: 15'
length: 24'
WonderFlex Slim Straight pant: XXS
waist: 11.5', stretched out spandex waist: 14.5'
rise 8.5'
inseam: 29'
leg opening: 5.6'
WonderFlex Faith Multi-Pocket Cargo Pant: XXSP
waist 12.5', stretched out spandex waist: 17.5
leg opening: 9'
rise: 8.5'
inseam: 28'

WonderFlex Slim Straight pant: ($17.98)

I love these scrub pants. The pockets on the side of the leg is perfect for half folded notes.  The slim cutting makes it look very fashionable.  To a point where they look like jeans from far away.  Take off the scrub top, add on a t shirt and you're ready to go out to run errands without looking like you are wearing a uniform.  I have received endless complements on these slim fit scrub pants.  This pair of pants have less pockets but it's okay because I wear it with a scrub top that has 4 pockets!  Plus, it's so fitted, putting anything in the pockets would protrude like a tumor.

WonderFlex Faith Multi-Pocket Cargo Pant: ($18.88)
These are useful!  Front pockets are great for my cash, separate front pocket with velcro closure for coins or credit card, and side pocket for notes.  This pair of pants is awesome.  Comes in petite so I don't even have to alter the length.  Comfy and doesn't look too loose.  I highly recommend this :)

WonderFlex Verity V Neck Top: ($15.98)
I like how it's fitting.  The placement of the pockets are also very practical.  It's fitting in the chest and waist area.  The pockets are located on the bottom of the top so when you reach down to grab something, phones or coins won't drop out of the pocket.  (Things dropping out often happens with chest pockets)  The front left has one giant pocket.  I can keep all my small pocket books there or my cell phone.  The pockets on the right is separated into 2 front and one big back pocket.  The two in the front is great for separating my pager, and my pens.  The big pocket behind the 2 small ones are great for pocket review books, quick references, or patient stickers, etc.  

Overall, I love these scrubs.  The design is practical and fashionable.  It's durable and the quality is great.  Only thing is that I can't wear it in the OR.  But, I wouldn't want all those notes, pens, and books in the OR anyways.  So it all works out.  If you are petite or want some practical, fitted scrubs, I highly suggest these.  I will be posting up pictures of how it looks on me later this week.  Until then, thank you for being patient with me.  This scrub review post have been long requested and past due!  

Thank you for reading.  Have a blessed week!

NEVER TOO MUCH LACE: DVF 'Zarita' Lace Sheath Dress and Dolce & Gabbana 3/4 sleeve lace dress

So this is the last post of my Santa Monica beach adventures.  We wrapped up our weekend with good food!  We got lucky that we were in the area during DINE L.A. Restaurant week.  We got to try lots of good food for less.  Since it was our birthday weekend, I had to dress up for the occasion :)  

Ever since I saw the D&G plum lace dress on Bree from Desperate Housewives, I wanted a plum lace dress.  It looked so classy and lady like.  Truly a timeless classic that could be worn by 20s-60s.  At the time, I was still a medical student.  Even now, I wouldn't buy a dress for $8000.  For the longest time, I couldn't find one that looked classy like the one Bree wore.  

Dolce & Gabbana 3/4 sleeve lace dress

now 40% off at $4,797 from $7,995

You've probably already seen or heard of this DVF dress.  The DVF Zarita dress was finally on sale in plum during the Nordstrom anniversary sale.  I thought the color was very nice and I didn't really have to alter at all.  I bought this in size 0.  The fabric is made out of lace but it's still soft and non irritating to sensitive skin.  The length is perfect for petite even though I bought it in regular sizing.  The zipper in the back is a double zipper so you can zip up from the bottom if you want a slit.  The waist had some extra fabric and I decided it didn't warrant alterations because I've tried lace dresses that were skin tight and the overall look was not very ladylike.  I wanted a sophisticated, classy lace dress and this was it!  Brownie points for zero alterations needed!

DVF Zarita Dress (in plum, 0) back to $325 (similar now for $71@JCREW, code: DEPTOFSALE)

now on sale at SaksOff5th $167.99 from $325

As you can see, you can zip up from the bottom to make a slit.

That's all folks!  Have a great weekend :)

FASHION FOR LESS: JCREW SALE PROMO CODE

Below pictures are hyperlinks to some cute finds.  If you like it too, simply click to go to Jcrew page :)

  

      

   

Happy shopping!

BIKINI & LACE COVER UP BEACH WEEKEND: SHUTTERS on the BEACH part 2

We stayed at Shutters on the Beach the whole weekend, so here is another outfit :)  Isn't it relaxing to listen to the waves and just knock out on the beach?  It could get a little breezy in the morning and night so I added a coverup and a thin jacket.  The lace coverup is very convenient.  I toss it on, add a pair of shorts and a thin jacket, and I'm good to go for casual dining without the need to change.  

Forever 21 embroidered mesh top size xs, $19.90

Guess denim shorts size 24 (old), similar

H&M military jacket size 2, similar, similar, similar

VS cheeky hipkini bottom xs, $25.50

VS Bandeau top, $31.50

Have a great weekend everyone!  I'm sure going to make every second of my weekend count because getting weekends off became a rare treat much treasured.

Coming up post: dinner date outfit, scrubs for petite, DIY wedding series begin!