Category Archives: What I Wore

Shades of Grey (or is it Gray)?

Is “gray” or “grey” the correct spelling to describe the color?  I’ve read that “grey” is used primarily in England and many use it to describe a color more close to silver, whereas “gray” is used mainly in the US and is used to describe a color between black and white.  Either way, I see “grey” as referring to “Fifty Shades of Grey” (I’ve read the trilogy), and “gray” is the color of this fabulous skirt I’m wearing.  I guess the spelling of both words can be interchangeable in this case, especially with these spiked heels (and may I note that the color of my polish is Dominatrix).  I think Christian Grey would approve, don’t you?

Outfit – Old Navy shirt; Toi et Moi skirt; Rebecca Minkoff MAC purse; Sam Edelman shoes; iSee glasses from GlassesUSA; Nameplate necklace from The Honeyroom

(Photos by Rholnna Jiao)

Fully Entrenched

I’ve been reading and referring back quite a bit lately to a book my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas called Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange.  I love the section about staples that a Parisian woman has in her wardrobe, and one of them is a trench coat.  I had one before, but I have been longing a more classic one that is actually functional (can be worn in the rain).   The book mentions that Burberry is in the “Hall of Fame” of trench coats, to which I agree wholeheartedly.  But if you’re watching your budget like I am, this London Fog one will fulfill all of your trench coat needs.

Outfit – London Fog trench coat; H&M shirt; Cotton On cardigan (unseen); Old Navy jeans; Gunmetal shoes; Forever 21 necklace; Bloomingdales bracelet; Wendy Brandes ring; Rebecca Minkoff purse; iSee glasses c/o GlassesUSA

Snap Happy

Aren’t my fuchsia platform pumps FAB?

I discovered an addicting new app through the Minkette blog called Snapette.  If you recall my post on Pose (seen here), it’s basically the same type of photo app, but truly more dedicated to accessories.  I love this app because I can be anywhere, in any store and just snap my favorite accessories, in addition to snapping some that I already have from outfit posts.  And just like Pose, I can upload my “snaps” to my favorite forms of social media (in my case, Facebook and Twitter). 

The Snapette Rebecca Minkoff contest ends today (contest was March 5-March 19), so you still have a chance to download this great app and enter.  In the meantime, I wanted to share some of the snaps I uploaded of my favorite accessories (a couple ended up in their “Hot” section).  Happy snapping!

Vintage Judith Leiber

Louis, Alexander and Rebecca

More Rebecca Minkoff, and a preview of an upcoming outfit post (can you tell how much I love RM?)

Inner Circle

I’ve got a few circle scarves, including this cute green one.  It was a last-minute purchase during a recent mini-shopping spree, but I’m glad that I bought it.  It added a subtle punch of color to this black & white outfit.  I really am trying to embrace more color, so I think accessories are a great place to start.

Outfit – H&M Jacket and shirt; Guess jeans; Axxiom Boots; Cotton On scarf; iSee glasses ℅ GlassesUSA

An Old Favorite

I bought this coat at the first H&M I ever went to at The Eaton Centre in Toronto, Canada.  This was back in 2004 when the US dollar was doing very well.   It was a tough year because my father had just passed away, so my mom went to spend the summer with my dad’s sister to be close to his family, and to have some breathing room.  I had flown to Toronto at the beginning of that summer with my mom, then flew back to bring her home because she hated to fly alone.  I stayed there for a week before coming back to San Diego, so we went on a few little trips while I was out there.  During one of our day trips, we went to a resort casino called Fallsview, which was called so because of the spectacular view of Niagra Falls.  I went tooling around Niagra while my mom and aunts played the slots.  Thirty minutes before the bus arrived to take us back to Toronto, my mom came out of the casino and whispered to me that she won $1500 Canadian!  She gave me $500 of it to go on a shopping spree at H&M.  Isn’t amazing how many memories a simple coat can evoke?  Now you know why it’s one of my favorites.

Outfit – H&M coat and velvet pants; White House Black Market top; Matiko shoes; Rebecca Minkoff purse; Dominique Cohen for Target necklace; Wendy Brandes & Juicy Couture rings; iSee glasses ℅ GlassesUSA; 

Deep & Wide & Tall

I’ve worn these wide legged jeans once before (here).  I have been on the search for jeans that are just as wide with the same length because I can wear them with shoes of more extreme height.  The search has not been too fruitful, but I am optimistic.  Although I like flare or boot-cut jeans, the fact that the width of these jeans starts at the top of my thigh rather than from just above my knee makes them comfortable.  I’m sure I’ve posted about my search before, so I guess I’m giving an update that it continues.

Outfit:  Forever 21 blouse & tank; Guess jeans;  Jeffrey Campbell “Lita” platforms; Cotton On cardigan; Rebecca Minkoff purse; iSee glasses ℅ GlassesUSA; Vintage earrings; Dominique Cohen for Target necklace

(Post title is a song by Aztec Camera)

PS:  Happy Leap Year!

Golden Lights

I took advantage of the lack of foot traffic by my house to take these photos.  The light had this lovely golden hue that you just can’t recreate with photo enhancements or even a flash.  It made even my silver ring look golden.  I took my Matiko shoes for another stroll because they just deserve to be out and about whenever and wherever I can wear them.

Outfit – Zara sweater; H&M jeans; Rebecca Minkoff purse & wrap bracelet; Matiko shoes; Michael Kors watch; Dominique Cohen for Target necklace; Wendy Brandes ring; iSee glasses ℅ GlassesUSA

Something Blue

As a part of the whole romantic theme surrounding Valentine’s Day, I attended a wedding this weekend, along with my sister and mom (our hubbies watched the kids).  The wedding was for my God sister, Tricia and her new husband Luis.  I only had my cell phone, so I didn’t get any pictures of the wedding itself or of the bride and groom.  With my limited flash capability, I just took quick shots of some the beautiful table settings and borrowed some pictures from my fantastically fashionable friend, Amy.  Love is definitely in the air this week!

Outfit – Cotton On sweater; Jason Wu for Target dress; Forever 21 purse; Gunmetal shoes

(Last two photos courtesy of Amy, isn’t she fabulous?)

Fair Isle

It’s been only chilly in the mornings here in San Diego, which means I have the chance to layer, even if it’s just a for part of the day.  Then I find that I need to peel layers off as the day gets later because the typical California weather returns.  I took my mom to a doctor’s appointment in the morning when I wore this outfit.  In addition to the sweater, I bundled up with a lovely wrap scarf.  Once we left the hospital and made it back to the car, I had to shed the sweater and wrap (I have a tank underneath).  I’ll have to say that this is one of my favorite sweaters.  I love the Fair Isle knit and slightly oversized fit.  And yes, those are leg warmers with my wedge boots!

Outfit – Vintage sweater from Jet Rag in LA (for $1!); American Rag denim leggings; Old Navy tank; Type Z wedge boots; Forever 21 leg warmers; Rebecca Minkoff purse; iSee glasses ℅ GlassesUSA; Wendy Brandes ring

New Life

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New seasons always breathe new life into pieces I think can only be worn during particular times of the year.  Having this blog and learning from all of the wonderful blogs I read allows me to approach my wardrobe differently.  I’ve worn these pieces separately during warmer times of the year (here and here).  Because of the complimentary colors, I paired them together, but added opaque tights & other darker accessories to help make it feel more like a transitional outfit.

Outfit – 3+1 Audrey dress; H&M jacket; Old Navy tights; Mossimo for Target shoes; Rebecca Minkoff 5 Zip clutch; Burberry sunnies; Juicy Couture ring; For Joseph necklace; Michael Kors watch

FTC Disclosure: Although this is a sponsored post, the opinions, pictures & content of this post are strictly my own.