Friday, September 30, 2011

Trend Alert: Pussy bow blouse

I see this trend in many fashion magazines and I love it. I am a big fan of pussy bow blouses. I think it shows the ladies of 1940’s glamour and decadence. This fall, you can wear this trend with practically everything. From leather pants to trousers and slacks and you definitely rock them with shorts and skirts. They are a fall staple with your fall attire so get your pussy bow blouse.

On me:
Coral Pussy bow sheer top, $22.95
Light denim jeggings, $24.95 h&m stores
Light denim h&m jeggings, $24.95 h&m stores
Taupe laced platform bootie, $38.95 gojane.com
Taupe hobo bag, $50.00 aldos stores
Silver Floral cuff, $11.90 forever21.com
Green oval ring, $6.90 forever21.com


(Don't mind my neck accessory. This was during lunch of my day office job)

As seen on the runways:



As seen on stars:


Here are some links for these cute tops:

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Fall.In.Love

These photos were taken last fall but it’s one of my favorite photos of me and the hubster because it portrays what falls feel like to me. I have mentioned many times before that fall is my favorite season. To me, the falling and rustic leaves portray love in the air. This is the time everyone gets ready for winter hibernation with their significant other or family.  
As a fashionista, you can begin to wear your beautiful romantic dresses. Or you can mix and match from knit wear of shorts, skirts, tops, etc. I especially love wearing knee high stockings and leggings. Stockings and legging, from my point of view, is a seductive piece of garment. It covers you up yet is still very sexy. It’s still a little warm here in the east coast but I can’t wait until I get to fully dress up in my fall attire. What’s your favorite season and why?

 
On me:
Rust plaid romper, $24.95 forever21.com
Vintage beaded bracelet, Vintage treasures in Panama city
Knit over the knee off white socks, $36.00 topshop.com
Shearling leather boots, $35.00 forever21.com
Off white knit beanie, $24.95 bakers shoes store
Woven brown and beige belt. $10.95 forever21.com



Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The best dress a girl can wear….

I saw a bunch of girls’ blogging about their wedding so I was inspired to blog about my best dress as well. I think the best dress a girl can wear is her wedding dress. With the right person, it is the happiest day of her life with the most memorable dress she can wear. I have three dresses with this memory. One is my main wedding in Oahu Hawaii for the wedding ceremony at Makapuu beach and then next is my reception dress at Waikiki Rotating Tower restaurant. I also have my Vegas Elvis renewal wedding dress a year later. All my dresses are special to me since it is worn in an event with the most wonderful man I have ever met….

On me:
From top to bottom
Maggie Sottero Destination Wedding dress
Custom made sweet heart beaded gown
Asos one sleeve exaggerated dress
June 17, 2009 Oahu Hawaii








During our reception in my custom made beaded gown




Vegas Wedding Renewal August  2010




Monday, September 26, 2011

Leather always makes me feel like a bad girl….

Every girl wants to be bad girl from time to time. If you are like me, who doesn’t really want to act on it but just look it, Channel the rocker look instead. Rocker chicks exude the bad girl look perfectly. With their leather jackets or pants, mini skirts or shorts, hair accessories and make-up, they portray sexiness that all guys fantasize about from time to time and most women would like to be once in a while
So channel your inner bad girl… and have some rocker chic fun.


Oh and I wore this outfit to go shopping with the hubby and Titan. Titan, like most guys hated shopping. lol

On me:

Vintage Brixton hat, $7.99 uniquethriftstore.com
Lambskin quilted Chanel, $2975.00 Chanel.com
Jeffrey Campbell France boots, $180 shopnastygal.com
Faux leather puff sleeve biker jacket, $49.95 forever21.com
Fucshia black and pink striped jersey skirt, $14.95 forever21 stores
Dark green ring, forever21.com





Gwen Stefani..she's my favorite rocker girl.




Sunday, September 25, 2011

Renaissance Festival

It was my first renaissance festival so I wanted to dress like I at least belong in the event. I wore a maxi lace dress because it feels very fairy-like and bought a head piece from one of their vendors to add to the touch and for my souvenir. I also wore my brown faux leather boots since it has been raining lately and I wanted to wear shoes that I didn't mind getting muddy.
It was definitely an interesting experience. With jousting, man eating sword, acrobats, good food and music- its definitely worth the experience. Now I can cross that off my list to do:)

On me:
Maxi lace bella dress, $89.00 asos.com
Brown faux leather boots, $29.95 forever21.com
Brown floppy hat, $24.95 zara stores
Brown leather belt, bought in italy












Boot crazy

So I went a little boot crazy shopping for this coming fall. Why not?! A girl can never have enough boots right :)
Fall, for me, is a big deal. I grew up in Guam where it is summer all year round. So I never got to experience the different season and the fashion that comes with it. Now that I live in the east coast and fall starts early, I love dressing up in my fall gear. This means coats, scarfs, and boots. yay.

Here are my recent boots purchase.

 (Fashion tip: DSW has great selection of fall boots in their stores and on-line)
On me:
Diba Sumber stacked heel ankle bootie, $49.00 DSW stores
Nicole over the knee suede boots, $120.00 DSW Stores


(clockwise) In my closet:
Victoria faux suede stacked heel bootie, $39.95 gojane.com
Ooh lala python bootie, $39.95 shoedazzle.com
Qupid priority cowboy ankle bootie, $30.00 shoebuy.com
C.Label chuck olive folded boots, $45.00 amazon.com
Asos Ames suede stacked heel bootie, $128.00 asos.com
(pending to be delivered) Dollhouse asra strappy bootie, $52.00 lulus.com


Saturday, September 24, 2011

Etsy

I just launched my Vintage Etsy store. I love vintage and I know many people do as well. I think it's a budget fashionista's duty to share her love for vintage in affordable prices. The pieces I sell depends on how much I find the items. If you have any suggestions or want to see a certain size, please feel free to contact me at mylacelliott@gmail.com. Thanks.

Some of my vintage pieces on Etsy. More to come....


On me:
Vintage pants suit (pants altered into shorts), NO LONGER FOR SALE
Luxury chic loose tee, forever21.com
Nicole suede leather over the knee boots, $120.00 dsw store
Black floppy hat, $24.95 h&m stores



On me:
Vintage floral dress, $15.00 check out my etsy.com store
Brown floppy hat, $24.95 zara store
Brown leather belt, bought in italy
Brown thigh high suede leather boots, bought in italy

On me:
Leopard sheer top, $12.00 check out my etsy.com store
Faux leather shorts, $22.95 forever21.com
Jeffrey Campbell France boots, $180.00 shopnastygal.com
Vintage brixton hat


On me:
Red wool coat, $30.00 check out my etsy.com store


On me:
Sheer taupe top, $12.00 check out my etsy.com store
Light denim h&m jeggings, $24.95 h&m stores
Taupe laced platform bootie, $38.95 gojane.com
Vintage christian dior clutch


On me:
Navy wool floppy hat, $12.00 check out my etsy.com store


Friday, September 23, 2011

I got the blues, navy blues.


This is not the best picture because it was taken by my phone but I do like it because it shows that fall is almost here. I wore this to happy hour with my babes with some friends for some sushi and drinks. I just love fall. It’s the time when I go shoe shopping crazy… hence here are some of my pending shoe wish lists.

On me:

Vintage Brixton hat, $7.99 uniquethriftstore.com
Jeffrey Campbell france boots, $180 shopnastygal.com
Black dolman long sleeve tee, $10.95 forever21.com
Jersey navy and gray stripe maxi skirt, $19.95 forever21.com
Faux leather puff sleeve biker jacket, $49.95 forever21.com
Taupe hobo tassel bag, $50.00 aldos store


My pending wish lists:

Seychelles Gold booties, $89.00 DSW.com


Jessica Simpson Tylera boots, $149.00 Zappos.com
Senso Agnes Wedge, $198.00 solestruck.com

What's your shoe wish lists?





Thursday, September 22, 2011

Vintage project: Asymmetrical dress


This is not one of my best project but I am still happy how it turned out. I got this purple dress only because it came with this rad sheer coat that I wanted. See blog, http://dessafashionlove.blogspot.com/2011/08/vintage-inspires-me.html.

This dress was too big, too long, too frumpy and I didn’t really know what to do with it. So I just decided to make it into one of those assymetrical dress trend that is everywhere. I shortened the front, cut the sleeves and left a little bit more material in the bag. Now I have another cute dress just to strut around everyday with. YAY:D


p.s don't mind me. I am a hotmess from a long day at office day job:/

on me:
Vintage dress, $6.99 uniquethriftstore.com (came with a sheer overlay)
Asos platform boots, $128.00 asos.com

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Just like Lorissa


I blogged about the beautiful & fierce Sam Edelman Lorissa  last month, http://dessafashionlove.blogspot.com/2011/08/aaaaahhhh-lorissa.html. Of course I got the beautiful shoes for my collection.  Now low and behold, Qupid created their luxe version of heels  the same style for a fraction of the price. Yes , I did get this too in the white version. Why not?! A girl can never have enough studded heels;)

You can get these Qupid Luxe in these links below.



Qupid luxe on me... I LOVE EM!




Now if you still want to get the Sam Edelman Lorissa's, here are some links:



Dirty 30

Part three of my 30th celebration is a Pin-up theme party. I love dresses up. I love the olden glamour and beauty so why not do pin-up theme. I asked a couple of my friends here in DC what they thought and they all agreed it would be fun. Few of my friends gave me tips on decorations and gift bags and activities. In the end, it was a night of karaoke, hula hoop contest, games, and picture crazy of fun. Enjoy the pictures!

On me:

Ruthless Retro Halter dress, $72.00 www.shopplasticland.com
Vintage off white belt, $7.50 vintage treasures found in panama city FL
Off white cross stappy pumps, $22.95 forever21.com