Say hello to my new favorite coat! When I first saw it, I knew I had to have it. Two tone colorblocking in burgundy and beige with fur collar and giant fur pockets! It is so cute and cozy! I wore a polkadot dress in the same shade of burgundy underneath, completed with over the knee socks and an oversize handbag. On a different note, I have been going back and forth about cutting my hair for months now. I have had long hair for as long as I can remember and I really want a change. However, I really love wearing my hair up in a bun, and I won't be able to do that anymore if it's short. If I do cut it, it will be shoulder length and I would redo the ombre. What should I do? What do you guys think?
Colorblock coat c/o OASAP.
Polkadot dress by Estam from my work Sway.
Oversize handbag by Kimchi Blue from Urban Outfitters.
Over the knee wool socks from my work Sway.
Two tone buckled booties by Michael Antonio from Karmaloop.

Colorblock and Polkadot

January 31, 2013

Say hello to my new favorite coat! When I first saw it, I knew I had to have it. Two tone colorblocking in burgundy and beige with fur collar and giant fur pockets! It is so cute and cozy! I wore a polkadot dress in the same shade of burgundy underneath, completed with over the knee socks and an oversize handbag. On a different note, I have been going back and forth about cutting my hair for months now. I have had long hair for as long as I can remember and I really want a change. However, I really love wearing my hair up in a bun, and I won't be able to do that anymore if it's short. If I do cut it, it will be shoulder length and I would redo the ombre. What should I do? What do you guys think?
Colorblock coat c/o OASAP.
Polkadot dress by Estam from my work Sway.
Oversize handbag by Kimchi Blue from Urban Outfitters.
Over the knee wool socks from my work Sway.
Two tone buckled booties by Michael Antonio from Karmaloop.
Strike a pose in stripes! I never really cared for stripes growing up but as I get older I see stripes as timeless and essential. A striped tee with a classic khaki trench, a striped collar button up sticking out of a sweater, a striped dress on its own, or the recent trend of vertical striped denim... you really can't go wrong. I've been really into the oatmeal color lately and when I came across this open front sweater with tan and oatmeal stripes on clearance for 8 bucks, I was more than thrilled! I paired it with peter pan collar chambray top, vintage high waisted riding pants, vintage oxfords, vintage cat tapestry bag, and braided knit headband.
Stripes open front sweater by August Silk from Ross.
Peter pan collar chambray top from F21.
Vintage high waisted riding pants from Fancy Treehouse.
Vintage two tone leather and canvas oxfords by Calico from Etsy.
Vintage cat tapestry bag from Etsy.
Braided knit headband from H&M.

Stripe a Pose

January 27, 2013

Strike a pose in stripes! I never really cared for stripes growing up but as I get older I see stripes as timeless and essential. A striped tee with a classic khaki trench, a striped collar button up sticking out of a sweater, a striped dress on its own, or the recent trend of vertical striped denim... you really can't go wrong. I've been really into the oatmeal color lately and when I came across this open front sweater with tan and oatmeal stripes on clearance for 8 bucks, I was more than thrilled! I paired it with peter pan collar chambray top, vintage high waisted riding pants, vintage oxfords, vintage cat tapestry bag, and braided knit headband.
Stripes open front sweater by August Silk from Ross.
Peter pan collar chambray top from F21.
Vintage high waisted riding pants from Fancy Treehouse.
Vintage two tone leather and canvas oxfords by Calico from Etsy.
Vintage cat tapestry bag from Etsy.
Braided knit headband from H&M.
Hi, I am a crazy cat lady, what else is new? You might recognize this dress from the runway two seasons ago in Victoria by Victoria Beckham Spring 2012 Collection. But let's be real, I am not going to spend $1,250 on a dress, so here I am wearing a replica of it. Cat print, pleats, collar, drop waist... perfection. Thought I would throw in a couple of extra colors to make the look more fun. The bag tied the outfit together by bringing out the red in the cat print and matching the burgundy of the laced up flats.
Cat print dress from Sheinside.
Bowler hat from F21.
Two tone handbag c/o Nila Anthony.
Suede laced up flats by C.Label from MakeMeChic.

Kitty Pleats

January 24, 2013

Hi, I am a crazy cat lady, what else is new? You might recognize this dress from the runway two seasons ago in Victoria by Victoria Beckham Spring 2012 Collection. But let's be real, I am not going to spend $1,250 on a dress, so here I am wearing a replica of it. Cat print, pleats, collar, drop waist... perfection. Thought I would throw in a couple of extra colors to make the look more fun. The bag tied the outfit together by bringing out the red in the cat print and matching the burgundy of the laced up flats.
Cat print dress from Sheinside.
Bowler hat from F21.
Two tone handbag c/o Nila Anthony.
Suede laced up flats by C.Label from MakeMeChic.
Lazy day in an easy outfit... these tribal print slacks are so comfortable I could die in them! Gorgeous colors, high waisted, and amazingly comfortable! They are such a statement piece that I kept the rest of the outfit rather simple in a plain heather gray tee and a cream cocoon sweater. But of course, I always have to complete the look with a pair of shoes, this time it's The Stunning by Jeffrey Campbell (you know how I love my JCs)!
High waisted tribal print slacks by Audrey from NastyGal.
Cream cocoon sweater by Poof from my work Sway.
The Stunning by Jeffrey Campbell x LF Exclusive.
Thrifted vintage leather belt by Liz Claiborne.
Thrifted vintage two tone leather handbag by Dooney & Bourke.
Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters.

Slacking in Tribal Print

January 21, 2013

Lazy day in an easy outfit... these tribal print slacks are so comfortable I could die in them! Gorgeous colors, high waisted, and amazingly comfortable! They are such a statement piece that I kept the rest of the outfit rather simple in a plain heather gray tee and a cream cocoon sweater. But of course, I always have to complete the look with a pair of shoes, this time it's The Stunning by Jeffrey Campbell (you know how I love my JCs)!
High waisted tribal print slacks by Audrey from NastyGal.
Cream cocoon sweater by Poof from my work Sway.
The Stunning by Jeffrey Campbell x LF Exclusive.
Thrifted vintage leather belt by Liz Claiborne.
Thrifted vintage two tone leather handbag by Dooney & Bourke.
Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters.
Hello my lovely readers, here is the first giveaway of the year! Victory Garden Yarn and I have partnered up to give my readers a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to her handmade shop! There you will find some of the most beautiful scarves such as this Snowdrop cowl in black and fisherman Anna of Victory Garden Yarn gifted me! I have worn it every single day since I received it three days ago, no kidding! It might just be my favorite scarf ever! Yesterday I went to a little town up in the mountain 20 minutes away called Felton, had brunch at Rocky's, and took some photos at the covered bridge. I paired the Snowdrop cowl with a chambray shirt dress, stripes linen blazer with floral cuffs, sheer dotted tights with pointelle socks, and vintage Ferragamo flats. To enter:

1. Follow my blog via google friend connect or bloglovin'.
2. Follow Victory Garden Yarn on instagram @victorygardenyarn.
3. Comment this post with your email, along with your favorite item from Victory Garden Yarn.
4. For an extra entry, follow me on lookbook or follow me on instagram @itsnotheritsme.

Good luck! You have til 1/20 midnight PST to enter, winner will be chosen at random

PS. For a limited time only, Victory Garden Yarn is also offering my readers 10% off! Use code "ITSME" to receive the discount at checkout.
Snowdrop cowl in black and fisherman c/o Victory Garden Yarn.
Chambray shirt dress from F21.
Stripes linen blazer by Many Belles Down from my work Sway.
Keira handbag by Melie Bianco from Piperlime.
Sheer dotted tights from H&M.
Pointelle socks from F21.
Vintage bow leather flats by Salvatore Ferragamo from Etsy.

Snowdrop Cowl... and GIVEAWAY!

January 14, 2013

Hello my lovely readers, here is the first giveaway of the year! Victory Garden Yarn and I have partnered up to give my readers a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to her handmade shop! There you will find some of the most beautiful scarves such as this Snowdrop cowl in black and fisherman Anna of Victory Garden Yarn gifted me! I have worn it every single day since I received it three days ago, no kidding! It might just be my favorite scarf ever! Yesterday I went to a little town up in the mountain 20 minutes away called Felton, had brunch at Rocky's, and took some photos at the covered bridge. I paired the Snowdrop cowl with a chambray shirt dress, stripes linen blazer with floral cuffs, sheer dotted tights with pointelle socks, and vintage Ferragamo flats. To enter:

1. Follow my blog via google friend connect or bloglovin'.
2. Follow Victory Garden Yarn on instagram @victorygardenyarn.
3. Comment this post with your email, along with your favorite item from Victory Garden Yarn.
4. For an extra entry, follow me on lookbook or follow me on instagram @itsnotheritsme.

Good luck! You have til 1/20 midnight PST to enter, winner will be chosen at random

PS. For a limited time only, Victory Garden Yarn is also offering my readers 10% off! Use code "ITSME" to receive the discount at checkout.
Snowdrop cowl in black and fisherman c/o Victory Garden Yarn.
Chambray shirt dress from F21.
Stripes linen blazer by Many Belles Down from my work Sway.
Keira handbag by Melie Bianco from Piperlime.
Sheer dotted tights from H&M.
Pointelle socks from F21.
Vintage bow leather flats by Salvatore Ferragamo from Etsy.
This is the first time I have ever posted photos of myself in clear lens! Little do people know I am slightly nearsighted. I used to wear them back in school during lectures and now at movies for better viewing purposes haha. Honestly, the only thing I have trouble seeing is the menu on the wall faraway when I go to, for example, Starbucks. I don't wear glasses often because my case of nearsightedness is very mild and I simply don't like the way clear lens look on me. I had my one and only pair of prescription glasses for 13 years until I lost them last year when I went to see Moonrise Kingdom at the theater. I've been on the hunt for a new pair ever since until Firmoo contacted me a couple weeks ago. These half black and half clear glasses totally caught my eyes! I love how they look vintage yet edgy at the same time! They only took 5 days to arrive, good quality and fit great! Oh, and the best part is... Firmoo offers first pair free program! Your first pair is free, you only need to pay for shipping! I highly recommend it! As for my outfit, I went for a preppier look (to match the glasses) with these gorgeous vintage high waisted trousers gifted from Beta Boutique all the way in Latvia! I created a monochromatic look around them with different shades of pink and fuschia.
Scallop collar chiffon blouse by Cotton Candy from my work Sway.
Knit sweater by Coco Roja from my work Sway.
Vintage high waisted trousers by Trevira c/o Beta Boutique.
Colorblock leather satchel from Hong Kong.
Suede heeled oxfords by Promise from UrbanOG.
Half black and half clear glasses c/o Firmoo.

I See You

January 10, 2013

This is the first time I have ever posted photos of myself in clear lens! Little do people know I am slightly nearsighted. I used to wear them back in school during lectures and now at movies for better viewing purposes haha. Honestly, the only thing I have trouble seeing is the menu on the wall faraway when I go to, for example, Starbucks. I don't wear glasses often because my case of nearsightedness is very mild and I simply don't like the way clear lens look on me. I had my one and only pair of prescription glasses for 13 years until I lost them last year when I went to see Moonrise Kingdom at the theater. I've been on the hunt for a new pair ever since until Firmoo contacted me a couple weeks ago. These half black and half clear glasses totally caught my eyes! I love how they look vintage yet edgy at the same time! They only took 5 days to arrive, good quality and fit great! Oh, and the best part is... Firmoo offers first pair free program! Your first pair is free, you only need to pay for shipping! I highly recommend it! As for my outfit, I went for a preppier look (to match the glasses) with these gorgeous vintage high waisted trousers gifted from Beta Boutique all the way in Latvia! I created a monochromatic look around them with different shades of pink and fuschia.
Scallop collar chiffon blouse by Cotton Candy from my work Sway.
Knit sweater by Coco Roja from my work Sway.
Vintage high waisted trousers by Trevira c/o Beta Boutique.
Colorblock leather satchel from Hong Kong.
Suede heeled oxfords by Promise from UrbanOG.
Half black and half clear glasses c/o Firmoo.
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