Category: Fashion

Shoes I Love

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I love shopping and most of all, I love shopping for shoes.  I buy a pair or two every month.  My favorites are wedge shoes.  They are  the rage  now. Women’s wedges are extremely fashionable and fun to wear.  They are also very comfortable, especially in the warm weather.  Wedges come in all styles and height, and they range from casual to elegant.  Wedge shoes add height and I find them easier to walk in than stilettos.  Just recently, I found a few pairs that I simply adore.  Check out my favorite picks below.

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Tory Burch – Kristen Bleach Canvas.  It has the classic espadrille look but with heel.

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Another one of my favorite is this Kork Ease Sandal – Ava Natural Buff Leather. It looks so chic.

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Vaneli for Jildor – Pavel Tortoise Patent Leather Upper.  The open-toe style is sexy and elegant.

These wedge shoes look great with any length skirt or dress.  I love to wear them with my straight-leg jeans.  Oh did I mention that these gorgeous shoes are available at Jildor?  This popular online ladies shoes store has a great selection of bold, sexy and fun wedges.  If you are not into wedges, no worries.  Jildor has some of the hottest shoes this season.  So hurry and visit JildorShoes.com now and give your shoe collection a makeover.

Maxi Dresses

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Whenever I see some women wearing maxi dresses, I feel a tinge of envy.  Effortlessly elegant, the maxi dress is flattering and is a nice change a girl’s typical wardrobe.  These long flowing dresses are also a favourite among celebrities.   Maxi dresses are just perfect for the summer.  Oh how I wish I could wear one.  I am just not brave enough because I do not have the height to pull it off and I am also weight-challenge.  I do not look good in one.  For the height part, I know I can always wear a pair of stilettos but the weight?  Perhaps I should take a few fat burner pills and lose some weight?

 

Floral print dress from Anthropologie

Feather print chiffon maxi dress from Forever 21


Soft butterfly hem strapless maxi dress from Forever 21

Smocked empire waist dress from Gap

The Butterfly Vase

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I saw this beautiful Butterfly Vase from WellDressedHome.com and immediately fell in love with it.  It is so uniquely designed and looks great on any tabletop or shelf. The vase looks like something you would find at those luxury hotels, eh?   It can be used to hold a votive or tealight candle.  The Butterfly vase is 4.5″ tall and 4.5″ wide.  Comes with four wax tealight candles.  Makes a good conversation piece when you have guests over or a housewarming gift for someone who already has everything.

Must-Have Tees

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I just realized that my closet is full of long sleeve tops.  Eventhough some of them are light cotton, the hot weather these days is making it impossible to wear them.  I should get more short-sleeve tops like the ones shown below.

short cuffed T with finely ribbed u-neckline

crewneck tee

These tops from Gap are versatile and very comfortable.  They are just perfect for the hot weather and I know I can just wear them everyday with a pair of jeans or capri.  I have never worn a sleeveless top before because I have flabby arms.  I would love to be able to wear a ruffled-front tank top like the one shown below but I know I look horrible in it.  If I can get myself some of the best weight loss pill and lose those flabby arms, then I may just get myself a sleeveless top.

More Shopping For Me

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There are a couple of things I need to do today. I have to find a housewarming gift for a party this weekend and shop for a few casual shirts to go with my shorts. I found a few shirts that I like from JCrew. Check out this three-quarter sleeve stretch shirt. It is made of lightweight cotton and is slim-fitting.

Another one that I like is this classic washed chambray shirt. It has a flattering slim fit and roll-up sleeves. Both the shirts look good when paired with shorts or pedal pushers.

Nice huh? Now that I have found the shirts I want, I better start doing the other 2 tasks.

Time For Some Sun, Sea And Sand

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The beach season is just around the corner. If you are heading to the beach very soon, you may want to check out Louis Vuitton 2009 Beach Wear collection entitled Summer Spirit.  I love the clothes, the shoes and the bags.

Seeing all these beautiful luxurious beachwear makes me want to go for a vacation. I am so ready for a break. Though I won’t be wearing any LV swimsuit, cotton shorts, poplin tunic, open-toed pumps or  monogram tote at the beach, it has definitely given me the travel spirit. I better start checking out some beach vacation rentals now 😉

Flip Flops For Summer

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Want to get some flip flops to show off your toes this summer?  Well, get Switchflops which comes with interchangeable straps. How cool eh?  There are 3 different styles to choose from.  The Lulu Flat basic flipflop, the Taylor wedge and the Lilly Kitten Heel.  Each style comes with a few different colours and straps.  There are 70 different straps to choose from 6 different collections such as Americana, Color Burst, Summer Shine, Native, Bridal and Team Stripe.  My favourite strap is pink patent with pink enamel gold rimmed ornament from the Summer Shine Collection.  Hurry and check out SwitchFlops.com if you want to create your perfect summer flip-flops.

Denim Style For Spring/Summer 2009

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Jeans are a staple piece that every woman should have in her wardrobe.  It is the most versatile item that one can buy.  Every woman needs at least one pair that would make her feel sexy and sophisticated.  One of the key trend this spring/summer is a pair of skinny jeans and fashionistas all over are talking about it. While shopping around, I found this pair of fantastic MatchstickJeans from JCrew.  It is really trendy and perfect when paired with flats, open-toe heels or tucked into boots.  What I like about this skinny jean is that it slims through the hip and thigh and has a straight narrow legs.  If you want to look chic during the hot weather, get a pair of Matchstick Jeans today.  As for me, I would need to pop some diet pills before I could wear one.  Skinny jeans are not exactly figure-flattering for those who have a curvy figure.  Perhaps a high-waisted skinny jeans would look good on me.

Sweater Dress From Banana Republic

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One of my favourite stores is Banana Republic.  I was just browsing their website earlier and couldn’t take my eyes off this Shiny Pleated Sweater Dress from their Spring collection.  I love the shade of this dress (Moroccan Camel) and also the vertical stripes on it.  This viscose sweater dress has a slimming effect and is great for both work and a night out.  Guess I won’t need to take the best weight loss pills in town in order to look slim in this lovely number.

A Must-Have In Every Woman’s Wardrobe

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I was browsing the internet earlier today and fell in love with this timeless wrap dress from Banana Republic. A wrap dress is such a flattering piece of clothing and complements all figures.  This classic dress does not go out of style and never fail to impress.  This long-sleeve faux wrap dress is made of 95% rayon and 5% spandex.  It is available in matte navy or silky coal. A steal at $98.  I have just placed my order online and can’t wait for it to arrive.  In the meantime, I better start working out on my elliptical if I want to look good in my long-sleeve faux wrap dress.