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Foley + Corinna

lida — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:21:51 +0000

I am going through something of a “Foley + Corinna” phase – buying their dresses online in anticipation of the sunny season to come. I also noticed a behavioral pattern emerging in the way that I deal with new additions to my wardrobe. I can’t seem to be able to resist wearing the new piece for the earliest possible occasion. For instance, I went out for drinks at Santana Row last night and felt compelled to wear a dress that came in the mail that same day. It’s almost like I had no choice in the matter; the urge was beyond me and I just had to make it work.

What I’m wearing:

Dress by Foley + Corinna
Heels by Report Signature
Crystal necklace by Dabby Reid
Cashmere scarf by Nightcap by Carisa Rene
Crystal stud earrings and ring

weekend getaway

lida — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:41:33 +0000

I spent this long weekend at a Santa Cruz beach house with my boyfriend, Danny, and a few friends of ours. I’ve been feeling a little spoiled lately…and enjoying every second of it. Despite the apparent casualness of Santa Cruz, I still managed to squeeze in a floor-grazing maxi – with its silhouette relaxed enough for leisurely daytime outings. Have you heard the term maxi-nista before? I think it might apply to me.

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

What I’m wearing:

Chiffon maxi dress by Gypsy
Zip bangles by Luc Kieffer
Rose sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti
Riviera sunglasses by Kenneth Jay Lane
Scarf by amet & ladoue

out of the blue

lida — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:01:25 +0000

There is less than a month left before the exam period so I practically live at the library nowadays. It’s a pretty one-dimensional existence except that I have plans to go to the opera in San Fran this Friday. Can’t wait!

I hope you had an amazing Halloween!

What I’m wearing:

Dress by Twenty by Twelve
Necklace (from Seoul, Korea)
Belt by Marciano
Heels by Betseyville
Sunglasses by Marni (last seen here)
Bracelet by Burberry (last seen here)

vintage inspired

lida — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:25:00 +0000

The wonderful people at Stop Staring sent me this adorable, vintage inspired dress that I wore to the theatre in San Fran this weekend. As I was looked through their site for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised at how feminine and body-conscious the dresses are. While the head designer at Stop Staring, Alicia Estrada, prides herself on “embracing and celebrating female form,” she also manages to make her pieces very comfortable. The stretchiness of the fabric made wearing this polka-dot, belted number very enjoyable. A playful option for girls with an appreciation for retro-contemporariness.

What I’m wearing:

Dress by Stop Staring by Alicia Estrada
Headband by Burberry
Heels by Marciano
Flower ring from Cuba
Purse by Chanel
2 square bangles

yellow petals and The Soul of Asia

lida — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:03:30 +0000

I finally feel like I figured Seoul out – moved to an apartment in Gangnam (arguably the most central and happening part of the city), fixed my iPhone after dropping it in the toilet, found a quality neighbourhood dry-cleaners and sauna, figured out the transportation system, and found some great coffee shops and restaurants close to the firm. I’m afraid to even say this for fear of jinxing something, but I think I’m finally settled in this city they call “The Soul of Asia” – the second largest city in the world after Tokyo. Finding my way through it has been really empowering and gratifying. Ironically enough, I only have until the end of the month to enjoy living here without having to worry about all of what I listed above, but it still feels wonderful to have done it on my own.

These pictures are from one of our many clubbing nights in Tokyo. I know that my blog pictures are lagging behind my..well..actual life, but I can barely keep up myself.

Love Lida

What I’m wearing:

Dress by Laundry by Shelly Segal
Swarovski crystal necklace
Gold bracelet
Heels by Betsey Johnson
Clutch by Steven (last seen June 1’11)

Akihabara (秋葉原電気街)

lida — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:40:58 +0000

The other day we visited the geek central of the world – Akihabara Electric Town (Aka, Akiba). That’s were you go if you need some nifty little gadget or some ‘super exciting stuff’ like electrical parts, wires, or microsized cameras. But for those of us who would rather go through wisdom teeth removal than dig though a box of wires, Akiba still has a lot more to offer. To me, the greatest thing about this part of Tokyo is its energy. It feels…I don’t know…FAST.

What I’m wearing:

Dress by A.L.C.
Sunglasses by Marni (last seen in Feb. 26’11)
Large leather bag by Plinio Visona (last seen in June 22’11)
Chain ring by Luc Kieffer (last seen in March 13’10)
Gold bracelet
Shoes by Betsey Johnson (last seen in July 17’10)

first day in Japan

lida — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:09:29 +0000

Arrived in Tokyo, and took my first and last cab ride to the hotel. 24,000yen is way too expensive for a student’s budget! Felt like my stress level was rising with the meter!!! And, since I measure everything in dresses that works out to about two I just lost forever. These pics are from a rainy daytrip to Kamakura where the Great Buddha, and several shrines are located. A lot of walking, but well worth it. Coincidently, the last time I wore this dress was in L.A. and I ended up hiking barefoot in the mud. More pics from more places to come.

What I’m wearing:

Dress by Mint
Flip flops by Versace
Gold necklace and bracelet

with the girls

lida — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:09:10 +0000

In law school I spent so much time with my guy friends that I couldn’t wait to be with the girls in Toronto. This visit back home is shaping out to be primarily about this and I’m loving every second of it. My recent summer looks have been accessories heavy. I noticed a little pattern emerging – the more fun I’m having the more accessories I tend to wear…at least when I’m with the girls .

What I wore with Alissa and Olessia:

Aviators by Gucci (last seen in Apr. 2’10)
Symmetrical origami fold necklace by Phillip Lim
Dress by Greta Constantine (Spring 2010)
Rose sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti
4 leopard print silk pleated bangle by Ted Rossi

in time for spring

lida — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:36:45 +0000

I picked up this simple little dress at a vintage shop in San Francisco and it has become one of my library favourites. Conveniently enough, its fabric never seems to wrinkle and its loose fit makes it comfortable to sit in for hours. As the deafening silence of the library room and the double vision from excessive reading begin to shut down my senses, I can look down at the pattern of the dress and it completely finishes the job…leads to official loss of sanity .

What I’m wearing:

Cashmere cardigan by Julie & Jack (last seen in Nov. 24’09)
Leather boots (last seen in Mar. 10’10)
Sunglasses by MARNI (last seen in May. 21’10)
Leather bag by BERGE (as seen in Mar. 10’11)
Dress by Blue Bird
Bangles by Holt Renfrew

warm bronze

lida — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 03:03:44 +0000

Marry Christmas dear fashionistas. Hope you’re all having awesome holidays. I wore this comfy H&M dress to a hookah lounge a few days ago, which was perfect considering its loose fit and ‘inexpensiveness.’ I could bum around in it without worrying about pulls or snags in the fabric. It’s kind of strange, but on a subconscious level, I think it’s only natural for polyester to get abused – that’s how fond I am of the fabric . Anyway, do it up my darlings – life is too short to be understated!

What I’m wearing:

Dress from H&M
Large ball pendant necklace (bought in Israel) (last seen in Dec. 17’10)
Pumps by Nicole Brudage (last seen in Dec. 17’10)
Men’s watch (last seen in Oct. 20’10)
Gold bracelet (last seen in Dec. 17’10)
Silk blouse by Mademoiselle Parasuco (last seen in Dec. 17’10)