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I have no right to complain about my quality of life when I can get away with wearing this to work, especially since I’m not working a street corner.  The little blessings in life are what truly matter, and – despite opening with a joke – I don’t mean to be the least bit sarcastic about that.

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Tags: Camper, Forever 21, thrift.

I’m settling into work and my new schedule.  Here’s another onesie to hold you all over!  This one’s from Forevs — you rike?

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Tags: Forever 21.

So, here it is… my ubertrendy outfit.  The jumpsuit is an impulsive $50 buy from H&M dressed up with a Forever 21 necklace, light wool jacket from Angel Street Thrift Shop, and — of course — my A Détacher shoes!  The belt came free with one of my favorite sweaters.  I’m sure I’ll be photographing the jacket again sometime soon as it’s in heavy rotation these days.  I love the way I feel when I wear it… like pure 90s Armani.

I like monochromatic dressing because it’s easy, chic and luxurious.  I actually felt quite luxe today despite the small price tag, probably thanks to the many textures.  Gotta love wool flannel, cotton jersey and supple suede paired with plastic belts and beads galore.

I promise the next look won’t be as obnoxiously trendy!  Or maybe it will be…

Tags: Angel Street Thirft Shop, Forever 21, H&M.

Below are some shots from a fashion styling test shoot.  A lot more work goes into these things than one would suspect.  My dear friend Sabrina helped with make-up and my roommate let me use her amazing Canon 5D.  The experience reminded me of the immense transformative power of dress.  Jiao — usually harder to pin down than tigger himself — was instantly a calm and lovely lady.  Thank you so much, my darlings!

Vintage YSL tie-neck blouse, vintage Gianni Versace smocked silk jersey dress

Vintage hat, vintage fish brooch, Miu Miu pleated baby doll top over Forever 21 cotton shirt dress, Givenchy melange floral tights

I love how this shoot makes my room and neighborhood look so lovely.  I can always pretend to be living a charmed life… hehe.

Tags: Forever 21, Givenchy, Jiao Xiang, Miu Miu, vintage Versace, vintage YSL.