Not So Boring Black

I used to prefer black over any other color and believed there was no such thing as too much black.  That ideology officially ran out of gas in 2009.  I spent the better half of last year, tracking down the most vibrant colors I could find...the more pop, the better.  However, Msr. Louboutin made me realize yesterday that black done right, gives just the same amount of pop as any other color.

Madame Butterfly booties in black kid:

I have to admit, I hated these when I first saw them in the Marchesa F/W 2010 runway show.  I tried them on just for fun and immediately knew I was screwed.  I absolutely adore these booties.  They cut off just below the ankles so theres none of that stumpy leg thing you often get with ankle booties.  These babies are 150mm (the new heel height for CL this season) but surprisingly comfortable.  The thick platform helps as well as the zipper that locks your foot in place.  Another great thing about the MB booties is the fact that you really could wear them all year long.  Even my mom thinks these are awesome ^.^

Rosella flats in pewter/black metallic suede:

The metallic suede is a new material for CL this season...basically suede with tiny metallic squares pressed on top.  These are my first pair of CL flats...I tend to limit myself to the $200 mark when it comes to flats but I had a $100 GC for SCP (thanks again TN for the tip!) and thought I might as well use it on something I normally wouldn't pay full price for.

I actually have one more waiting to make her way onto this blog but she didn't really go with the black color theme of this post so I'll squeeze her in some other time :)  Click here for updated shoe post.

BTW, if you're at all interested in any of the new styles coming out for CL this season, you better hurry up and go splurge yourself silly.  The new shipment arrived at SCP on Wednesday, my SA called me on Thursday to let me know that I needed to come ASAP, and by the time I went with my mom on Saturday, many of the styles I had wanted to try on were already all sold out in my size..including half size up and half size down from my normal CL size.  Talking to the SAs, we are all agreed that this was the busiest and craziest season thus far and its not even summer yet!!

Bleh

I'm taking a few days off from blogging bc my grandmother passed away this weekend.  It's very up and down for me right now.  I'll be fine for a few hours and then for the next few hours, I get an overwhelming sense of heaviness.  During the moments when I feel okay, I try to do "regular" things to keep myself busy but I either end up feeling exhausted within a few minutes or feeling guilty/insensitive.

To keep myself occupied, I'm going to go through the list of people who follow my blog as well as all of the comments I have received thus far in order to get to know all of you a little bit more.  I will also follow and add people onto my blog roll as I go through the list. 

PS: For those of you who have access to my private blog, I will probably start writing in there again within the next day or so. 

*Edit* Okay, so I lied.  I procrastinated on just about everything this past week including updating my private blog and catching up with fellow bloggers.  These are still on my to-do list!  The good news: I'm doing much better now..thank you all so much <3  I'll also have updates tomorrow...I'm trying to make them not so shoe-orientated but it looks like CLs will be taking center stage yet again :P

Spotted: Fashion Victim

Yes, I know it isn't polite to snap pictures of strangers while at lunch and then blog about them for all the world to see but can you blame me? Did she really wake up in the morning, look inside her closet and think "Hum, now THIS would be a great top to wear to lunch!!!" ?? Tragic, so very tragic.

3 Wishes

I wish...

Number 1: I had legs that went on for days so I could rock these ankle chain Lanvins:




Number 2: I never saw these Chanel pumps in the Saks catalog. I NEED THEM, I MUST HAVE THEM, I'LL DIE WITHOUT THEM. Love is the most beautiful form of insanity.


Number 3: My grandma's condition will improve soon cus I hate seeing my dad sad.



PS: Click here for the updated makeup 101 post (sorry, the updates are sorta spread out all over the place..). Click here for the updated Asian eyelashes tutorial.

Fear Not...

I am alive and well. Not only did I survive the throat infection from hell, I have new shoes on hand and en route. Double yes! Only thing left to conquer is this damn sinus infection.

Silver cosmo python Altadama:



Um, yea. Enough said.


Magenta suede Samira:



You know when you buy something just because everyone else is and then five minutes later you feel incredibly guilty because you really didn't need what you just bought but then when you finally receive what you bought, you're totally happy you got suckered into buying it because you love it so much more than you ever thought you would???? Yea, thats me with Samira.



Click here for updated shoe collection :)

BBL

I've been sick since Tuesday night and haven't had the energy to do much of anything. At first I thought I was just tired, then it became a sore throat, and now I can barely talk. I'll be back later this week with updates but for now, back to watching mindless television.

UPDATE 4/13/2010: My throat infection is slightly better but now I have a sinus infection and can't breath. Why me?!?!? To help me feel better, I just got some new shoes :) New CLs help clear my head...you should try it next time youre sick!

April Showers

A few weeks ago I had a chance to score 10,000 NM points if I spent $500 on something from their premier designer category. I had a red Burberry jacket all picked out but at the last minute, changed my mind. I figured I shouldn't get suckered into promotional deals like this unless I really wanted whatever it is that they're offering. I've been regretting that decision ever since. This weekend I somehow ended up at Burberry (alright, fine, I specifically planned my shop-a-thon around a trip to Burberry...) and walked out with two new jackets :) Now I can rest in peace. The best part: I had an excuse to wear my new rain trench today cus it was pouring in the morning. Besides being at good at shopping, I apparently can also coordinate my purchases with the weather. Sweet.


What I had on inside the trench:


One of my coworkers annoyingly likes to make fun of this top bc of the over-sized bow. I in turn think hes a bit clueless in the fashion department :P

Some outtakes with the kids:




Yes, thats right, Libby finally decided to make an appearance today to wish you all HAPPY MONDAY!!

Outer: Burberry, Top: Free Generation, Jeans: BR, Shoes: YSL

Happy Easter!

Love,
Me, Olivia (Libby ditched us somewhere between me trying to set up my tripod and me trying to take pictures...), and Samira (my new Loubs)!

PS: I was having trouble with my tripod at first but I ended up liking the test shots better than any of the pictures I took later on...hence the missing forehead..

PPS: I'll probably post better pics of the Samiras later on this week when I get CL #62 (yay!) but for now, I need to rest cus I went on a maaajor shop-a-thon today :)

Black, Gray, and Blue

The weather has been lame this week. It cant seem to make up its mind on whether it wants to be sunny or rainy. I snapped this picture on my way home the other day...sorta sums it all up:


The problem with this in-between weather is me not knowing how to dress for work. I hesitate on wearing dresses and even my shoes because what if it starts pouring in the middle of the day?? My outfit, shoes, and purse would all be screwed. In short, my outfits this week have been lame just like the weather...jeans and t-shirt with TB flats and a jacket. Today was my first day wearing heels all week!!!


BLACK distressed skinnies from BR, GRAY New Simples by Msr. Louboutin, and BLUE Vince sweater. The most dressed up I've been all week. Sad.

My little Olivia is so loyal. Always gets up from her nap to welcome me home. Libby on the other hand is too lazy...doesn't even bother to open her eyes to greet me :P



TGIF tomorrow!! Too bad I have to get up early for a dentist appointment :(

YSL $28 Eyeliner...Skip, YSL Promotional Clutch...KEEP

This past weekend, DZ and I went "window" shopping at SCP. While I kept my composure during our visit to CL, I got weak at the Nordstrom makeup counters. In the midst of throwing all my money away on makeup that I dont really need, I ended up walking away with a YSL clutch. Now THAT is what I call skills. Yes, the $28 eyeliner is a complete ripoff but I like to look at it as spending $100 on a clutch filled with makeup :)


Especially when compared against my YSL travel wallet, you can see why this was a sweet deal even with the overpriced eyeliner:


Perhaps the shopping gods were sending me a message, something along the lines of "No worries, keep on buying makeup!" Hah..okay, thats just me trying to rationalize my current addiction to buying makeup :P

Blue From Last Thursday

Blue H&M sweater, AX jeans, and Chanel pumps at work last Thursday:


You'll be happy to know I finally placed my order for a tripod and wireless remote control so the holding my camera pose should be a thing of the past in a week or two. Yay!

From Zero To Sixty

I grew up a lot during these past three years. So did my closet. As you all know, I bought my first three pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes in June 2007. Today, I proudly present to you, my 60th pair of Christian Louboutin heels: Greissimo in black and white damask fabric.




I've had my eyes on these every since they came out but I decided to file them under my "wait until the sales" category. Last week, I realized everyone else in the entire world was also waiting for the Greissimo to go on sale. With sizes already running low, I decided it would be too risky to wait any longer :) So here she is. Probably should've just gotten her when she first came out but at least now I dont have to worry come summer sales. BTW, #61 should be here next week so stay tuned! Click here for updated shoe collection.


PS: Dont watch The Blind Side unless you plan on staying home for the next 24 hours. The movie is a little over two hours long. I think I cried for an hour and fifty minutes - straight. The other ten minutes, I was busy lusting after Tim McGraw. Why didn't anyone tell me earlier that he was freakin HOT?!?!? I usually like guys with a bit of facial hair but hes one of the few who actually look better with no facial hair. Finally, I love Sandy but Gabourey Sidibe was robbed!!!

Sock Theory

Fashion loves to recycle itself. Whether you like it or not, the sock with high heels trend has been resurrected. Last week I was delighted when Morgan from Sock Theory contacted me. After a quick look around the site, I was sold. Adorable socks, tights, leg warmers, and knee-highs at amazing prices. Whats not to love? How about no extra shipping and tax charges?! I'm already regretting not ordering more the first time around :P


Please take a moment and browse around Sock Theory - must-have styles at affordable prices means you shopping to your heart's content without the usual "I"m gonna go broke" talk :)

Black And White With A Little Python

Was it just me or did today go by super slow? Maybe it was because I had a bitch fit at work over some shoes :P Hopefully tomorrow will go fly by and I'll actually have new shoes to share with you :) As for my outfit: paired my Kay Unger dress with a cropped blazer from H&M and finished things off with my roccia python Miss Boxe.

Studs At Work

We used to be business casual but about a year ago, HR decided to make "everyday casual Friday". At first I actually bemoaned the new dress code. I loved wearing dresses 4-5 times a week and wasn't really sure if I even had enough tops to make it through a week :P Nowadays, I wear dresses maybe 1-2 times a week and the rest of the time, its all about the skinnies. Today, it was my J Brand skinnies with studded VPs. I can't even begin to tell you how much I love these shoes. And to think, when they first came out, I told people I would never buy them because I have no where to wear them to!! The blazer is aryn k paired with a simple tee from H&M.


PS: I know I should probably look into getting a tripod and wireless remote for my camera (they're on my Amazon wishlist!) but for now, this is the fastest way for me to do outfit pics...

Currently Obsessed With...

Japanese nail art:




Its the Asian in me...you make a miniature version of anything and I'll want it!! Too bad these would be a bit much for work :(

H Williams:


I've been going back and forth on these python Rueda booties. The price is "alright" but I almost feel like I'm cheating on Msr. Louboutin!!

Chrissie Morris:


Please go on sale.

The Everywhere, Everyday Bag

Its easy to get carried away with shopping and spending. Thats an outrageous understatement coming from yours truly but my point is...once you start, its hard to stop and sadly, all too easy for your shopping expenses to increase exponentially :) While I would never advocate for the "Chanel flaps are way too much money for a piece of leather" idea, I do think that we all need a good everywhere, everyday bag that wont cost us a whole paycheck..or two. Lately, I've been shopping for a nice canvas and/or nylon (gasp, yes, thats right...me and nylon...) tote in the area of $150 or less. My current picks:

Anya Hindmarch Shopping Tote $98

Yes, the Anya Hindmarch "I'm Not a Plastic Bag" craze got a bit out of hand but theres little doubt that AH continues to churn out some of the best and most affordable totes. The question isn't where can you wear this purse to, it's where can't you?? This would probably only stay home when you're at a job interview or your nights out.

Longchamp Nylon Tote$125-$145

While I despise Prada's nylon purses, I am a big fan of Longchamp's nylon totes. Probably has something to do with the fact that Longchamp has the decency to sell nylon at reasonable prices. More classy chic than some of Anya Hindmarch's totes which means you can even take this to interviews! Yay...that means this bag would really only stay home on your nights out. Sweet.

Miss Marc Tote $188

$38 over my budget but so adorably worth it.



I'll keep looking for just a bit longer but most likely going to go with the Longchamp :)

Look Ma, CURLS!!!

LOL...yes, it took me 25 years but I can finally curl my hair on my own now :) It took me only 15 minutes to get the curls but hopefully they'll last for the rest of the day.


PS: I know blogging once a week is lame but I've been busy watching downloaded movies (I recommend Inglourious Basterds and Bill Mahr's Religulous) with my brother :P Hes back at USC now so I'll try to catch up on blogging today and tomorrow. For now, you can try to weed through my makeup post to see the updates...they're sort of scattered all over the place :P

PPS: I finally saw Avatar yesterday and now I'm officially in love with Sam Worthington. I thought the movie was absolutely amazing but was it just me or did James Cameron steal the storyline from Pocahontas??