Floral on Top

Been watching floral layered skirts sashaying their beauty on the streets. I especially like tiered ones that are available in Mango and Topshop. But how about trying floral on top rather than bottom?


This floral top is vintage and belonged to my sister Joni. During the 90's, she and my mom shopped for her college clothes and this was one of them.

It has the same "fresh" simple effect which is more adorable in loose fabrics rather than fitting ones. You can do black + floral if you don't want to look that jolly. Just can't get enough of black.

Recession Fashion

Recession affects my closet yet Sex and the City reruns has inspired me to use a dress shirt as a light coat. Carrie Bradshaw has this floral printed coat that to me looks like a Kimono.

photo credit: http://sxyfashionqueen.blogspot.com/

I have yet to unearth my sister's Japanese costume and work it. In the meantime, here is a very uncolourful version. Black tank top with black skinny slacks (instant cat suit) - you can style it with any blazer, jacket, or even a polo shirt with nice prints. Since the look is super monotone, I had to add an interesting piece which is my mom's vintage necklace. Thank you Mama! :)

Vintage Skirts are works of ART!

Vintage clothing means second hand or coming from a previous decade or era. Like the 1980's where I believe these skirts came from. It's always worth it to check out your mom's closet. My mom and I had fun tonight inside her walk-in closet. I remembered she had these skirts and now they're all mine! I can't wait to wear them :)

I was also surprised to rediscover her brooches. I told her I have one and how I plan to use it to style clothes (you'll learn about them soon). She has all sorts of animal brooches, rabbit, swan, mouse, etc.

Then there were also dresses that can easily be styled to be worn at current fashion but their natural vintage beauty and quality will still shine through.

All these finds remind me how each piece is a timeless work of art.

Vintage Dress

Yesterday was a looonnnggg day, trip to the dermatologist, bank, shops, and a premiere night. I got the dress at an online vintage shop via Multiply, I love shopping at Multiply! It's like SM, they've got it all.

I wore black stockings again after a long time, I even had an emergency when my stockings ran and had a noticeable hole. Good thing I was in consumer land and got replacements ASAP. Unless it's design, you'd never want to get caught with holes or runs on your stockings x.x The dress was quiet short so stockings provided safety for me

The belt didn't come with the dress but it added the much needed waist silhouette. I loved this outfit, very comfortable and nice to wear.