Dress Up Your Shoes

Just found out about this cool accessory for your shoes. This company called Absolutely Audrey who makes all different clips for shoes. You can dress up your plain old shoes for all sort of occasions.

You can do it with a cutesy polka dots bow clip for a causal look like this, maybe with your navy ballet flats

or like this and this.

You can also do a meeting clients, and going to interviews look with this classic button clip.

Can’t find anything flashy for going out at night? What about getting red rhinestone clips for your plain red strappy heels?

Getting married, but doesn’t want to spend half of your paycheck on pair of shoes you are only going to wear once. You have plenty options from Absolutely Audrey to dress up a pair of plain white heels. The best part is after the wedding, you can just use it on your clutches or sandals. I love jeweled sandals!

 

 

 

Don’t forget to check out real wedding pictures from their blog.

One More Outfit With My New Banana Republic Belt

I love wearing dresses in the summer. It seriously cools me down 5 degrees. I bought this cute blue strappy dress from H&M for $10. I have been wearing this over a tee, which looked ok, but really hot (and I mean temperature wise), because the top of the dress is tight elastic and I’m wearing it over another shirt.

The other day, I thought I would wear this dress over my favorite Great Plain blouse, and I was soooooo hot, and thought I could not go through the day like this. So I pulled the blouse out of the dress, and buckled it with my skinny Banana Republic belt I just bought which I have blogged about here. And they looked so perfect together, checked it out. I love it, it’s so me.

Dress: H&M

Blouse: Great Plain

Belt: Banana Republic

Shoes: Target

The blouse has straps all through it, but light enough to compliment the prints on the dress. That skinny belt just tie everything together seamlessly. The best part is wearing them this way didn’t make me sweat all day.

We're Going on a Behr Hunt...

Inspired by the grandeur of the Holiday season, with trace elements of the fall collection's elegant punk, American wonder Jennifer Behr has created a small yet seductive range of headpieces for Holiday 2009. Slick patent leather bows paired with petite spikes, hand-twisted animal print satins, tassels on crystal, satin and silk chiffon, and a range of opulent hand knits are the prettiest additions to any outfit. Settle in and prepare a toast to another brilliant winter with Behr's oh so pretty collection. Made by hand in her studio and within a network of small workshops in Brooklyn and Manhattan it makes for a truly marvelous result. Jennifer Behr ships will all over the world so to find out how you can get your little hands on a piece of Behr magic visit www.jenniferbehr.com.


Crystal Spray on Comb - organic crystal arrangement secured to a petite hair comb


Crystal Spray with Bow on Satin - organic crystal arrangement hand-sewn to an ultra lux silk bow head wrap and finished at back with patent leather tabs and elastic


Crystal Chiffon and Tassle headband - encrusted crystals hand-stitched to chiffon and satin and paired with a taffetta-wrapped skinny headband. Available with or without tassle

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Sunday Best

I seriously love those belts I bought from Banana Republic last week; they are just so versatile. I wear this outfit to church on Sunday. I think the elastic belt down played the outfit perfectly, so it doesn’t look I’m going to a business meeting. A light jacket is perfect for the chilly a/c in our chapel.

Dress: Target

Blazer: Theory

Shoes: Baker

Belt: Banana Republic

This is the last time I’m wearing these shoes, they are the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever had. I love the look though, I just have to find some comfy ones look like that. These ones are ready for donation.

Does This Outfit Work?

I got this dress from a boutique in L.A. last year. I was crazy about the crispy summer white, and the flowy silhouette. Problem was that the hemline barely made the modesty line, and it shrank after each time I washed it. This dress literally turned to a top. Besides wearing it as a cover up when I go swimming, it’s just been sitting in my closet for almost a year now.

I tried to layer with other stuff, but nothing looks right with it. Until, I got that cute brown belt from Banana Republic, I think I can actually make it work now .

 

dress: Ryu:

skirt: thrift store

shoes: CIRCA Joan & David

Belt: Banana Republic

What do you guys think? Does this outfit work? I still feel it’s a little weird somewhere. At least, I can wear this dress top again, hehe…

(My husband hates taking photos. I have to beg him for hours, and he just takes one picture, and turn away. I had to drag him back to take more. I need to get one of those remote thing for my camera, it will help indeed.)

My Recent Bargain Buys - Belt Collection Upgrade

I never really own any nice belts, out of the ten or fifteen belts that I did own, probably only one of them was leather and good quality. It’s not that I don’t prefer nice ones, but because my budge is under $20 for each belt, and I want one of each kind to go with different outfits.

Luckily since I was pregnant, the desire of wearing a belt has been very low, and it continued until not long ago when I saw that fold over belt look I blogged about here. I realize how outdated my belt collection is, and decided that I’m just going to put them away somewhere till they are back in fashion again.

So I was on the hunt for cute belts, and that’s when I bumped into the Banana Republic’s buy two sales items and get one for free sale, and they happen to have a ton of cute belts on sale. This is not a 30% off sale, nor 50% off sale. Let’s say that I paid 12% of what it would have cost retail. Each belt was $49 originally, and I paid for $7.99 + $8.99 for two of them and got the other one for free.

Can you beat that? Three belts; two leather, and one elastic with leather parts; different shades of brown, and countless potential. All for 18 bucks. This has to be my best bargain buy for the last few months. Love it!

So far, I have utilized two of them in my outfits. I have pictures, but that will have to be another post. I can’t wait till the cooler weather rolls in, so I can “belt up” my outfits everyday.

Will You Be My Valentino?

Valentino, one of the biggest names in extrodinarily glamorous fashion, has added a simply loveable selection of evening shoes to the mix. And... they best bit? They're black! I am a sucker for black shoes. At last count I had around 20 pairs. I know, I know... what's wrong with me you ask? Quite simply I'm addicted. Lucky for my credit card these beauties are a little out of my league but... there is always the lottery. Visit www.netaporter.com to buy online.


Satin diamante bow pumps £710


Jeweled satin slingback sandals £721


Diamante embellished peeptoe pump £615

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MiiRA, MiiRA on the Wall...

Headpieces and fascinators have become hot property for modern brides and with Spring Racing Carnival just around the corner it's never been a better time to keep your eyes peeled for that perfect piece. MiiRA, one of Australia's hottest young milliners, recently made the move to the big smoke, relocating the London. With orders flying in from all over the world (incl. from hip Style Guide readers) Grace Cabot, the founder of MiiRA, has seen a huge rise in the number of brides opting for a headpiece on their big day. Grace very kindly emailed me some pics of her newest pieces but remember MiiRA is more than happy to make bespoke pieces and will ship to anywhere in the world. To find out more about MiiRA or to discuss a piece for your special day visit www.MiiRA.com.


Luce Della Stella, meaning 'starlight', AUD$4,795. A true fascinator with a tear-shaped base with veil, twisted straw, cut feathers and embellished with a gorgeous sapphire and diamond brooch. With the veil sweeping across the eyes it will make for the perfect alternative to a traditional veil


Captivation AUD$150 is mounted on a comb with twisted straw, cut feathers and a vintage piece. The simple chic creation will add a touch of glamour and elegance for the contemporary bride who doesn't want to be too over the top


The Precious Petals headpiece AUD$305 by MiiRA that featured on the cover of issue 10

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Help – Fold Over Belt

I was flipping through the Teen Vogue September 2009 issue the other day, and there were two looks both had this fold-over belt thing which I LOVE. Check them out.

I think the belt is the best element of the whole outfit for both these looks. The way they are wearing the belt makes it so much more interesting to look at. I want my belt to look like that so bad. Do you guys know how to fold over the belt to achieve this look, or do you think there are special belts there that actually suppose to look like that?

I tried to play around with my belt to create this look, but no success yet. And I don’t know it’s very good for belts to be folded in a knot; you can see the folded part creased up, like what my husband said, “way to ruin your belt!”, hehe…

So if you have it figured out, please let me know. This would look so cute with my jacket and cardigan in the fall. Thank you!

Wish I’m a Kid Today

There is so much cute stuff for little kids, I wish I could be a little kid today. I will be strolling this cute luggage around, that’s for sure.

www.dantebeatrix.com, $94

 

www.sweetfactory.com, $12.99

Saurette, $144

J. Crew, Crewcut, $98

KORS Michael Kors, $49.95

Kate Mack “true love” swimsuit, $48

J.Crew, Crewcuts, $10.50

Amazon Tea Playset, $34.99

Awesome Jewelry Site

Do you guys love cute and affordable jewelry? I know I do. Every time I go back to China to visit, I couldn’t stop shopping for jewelry. I seriously spent all day in a jewelry mall (a huge building that is dedicated to selling jewelry). They add so much to your outfit, and make your personality shine.

Now I know I don’t have to go to China to shop from an extensive selection jewelry that is very affordable. I can just go to alltherageonline.com. There are seriously so much to choose from. From the best to the latest, you can sure find a bunch of stuff you LOVE.

A few things that on my wish list …

$8

$12

$15

$9

$15

$18

$12

Free shipping is offered for orders that are over $75. I don’t think it’s very hard to find enough stuff you like to quality.