Bookworm Chic

Maeve blouse | AG Jeans pencil skirt | Zara red suede cut-out heels (similar here and here) | Namrata Joshipura headband | Wildfox Luna sunglasses | Photos by: Tina Clara (and some from my iPhone!)

Veni, Vidi, Legi!

I love to read. There’s no denying it...my greatest loves are between two covers. Remember the feeling you get when you don’t want to go to bed but you have to put the book down. Then you continue reading a few more chapters and so on...next thing you know, it’s dawn. This is what happens when you a read a good book. You sacrifice sleep. And yes, I have had many sleepless nights:)

With technology these days, so many people are on e-books or prefer buying new books. Me? I love the feel of books in my hand. I’m a traditional kinda gal and absolutely love the good old public library system. I even have my very first library card in possession! Using the public library makes you more responsible and it will give you a deadline to finish the books you check out. And more importantly, you are saving trees. Do good for the earth!

So this post is dedicated to all the bookworms (or Belle wannabes) out there. I ventured into The Last Bookstore in downtown Los Angeles. Talk about a quirky little bookstore - it’s very old but interesting with labyrinth of books. It’s a magical Harry Potter-esque with flying books and mazes. A book hunting adventure definitely worth checking out. My so-called bookworm look is très chic, quirky, fun and perfect for this location.

Why reach for just the stars when you can reach for a book and have the stars, the sun, and the moon! Happy reading. xx

I Scream for Ice Cream

Wildfox soft serve pullover | Paper Heart floral skort (similar here, here, and here) | Zara wedge sandals (similar here and here) | BP aviator sunglasses | Pura Vida bracelets | Photos by: Tina Clara

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.

Summer is here. So I decided to wear what I like to eat during summer (which is pretty much everything) But for the sake of this particular post....let it be a soft serve. This Wildfox pullover is the perfect piece to wear over little tank tops (or worn alone) for summer. It’s lightweight, soft cotton and has the irresistibly cute little soft serve print.

I love eating soft serves, but it melts too fast! I’m always in a hurry to get to the bottom of the cone so it won’t drip through. Besides the soft serves, I scream for anything cold & yummy these days, including ice cream, frozen yogurt, Taiwanese shaved ice, jujuba (korean popsicles), fruits and ofcourse, the most important thirst quencher of all time...watermelon! I can live on that forever. I need to start wearing a watermelon.

What are some of your favorite summer treats? Happy Summer! xx

Moss and MOCA

Kate Moss x Topshop dress | Vince Camuto shoes (similar here and here) | Zara bag (similar here and here) | Oliver Peoples aviator sunglasses | Bracelets: various vintage Thai bracelets | Photos by: Tina Clara

Better late than never (as the saying goes)...

I had the opportunity to preview the Kate Moss x Topshop collection a few months back in April (ahhh!!) and even purchased some pieces before it was open to the public. I just never got around wearing them, so I wasn’t able to post on the blog. My friend (you know who you are) says by the time you post this, the item will no longer be available. Story of my life. Like I said, better late than never! :)

So here it is...my favorite dress from the Kate Moss x Topshop collection! This embroidered smock dress is simply stunning. I love the intricate embroidered detail on the front, the colors are so pretty. And come on.... what a stunning dress to go with the amazing Jacob Hashimoto’s Gas Giant exhibit at MOCA. I match the backdrop!! I know, I know...isn’t this supposed to be a blog about fashion? Yes it is but it is so much more! I find it more aesthetically pleasing when it’s mixed with art...or just something cool. If you made it all the way to this page, I want to make it worth your while. Get some fashion inspiration and a little peep in what this city has to offer. Enjoy! xx