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sunday leisure

lida — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:38:55 +0000

I spent this Sunday picnicking with my family. The weather was so gorgeous that I had to put my studying plans on hold for some of that California goodness. I love pairing relaxed maxis with statement jewellery – it’s my go-to combination for casual-chic looks.

What I’m wearing:

Silk maxi dress by Rory Beca
Heels by Marciano
Silk scarf with crystals by Chan Luu (last seen here)
Bracelet by Burberry (last seen here)
Purse by Francesco Biasia (last seen here)

beach-bound stripes

lida — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:48:06 +0000

Light, breezy and carefree. I only have a few Thailand post left. Don’t forget to enter the Phillip Lim Necklace Giveaway that ends September 30th.

What I’m wearing:

Silk dress
Sunglasses by Kenneth Jay Lane
Bikini by Marciano
Chain ring by Luc Kieffer (last seen here)
Glass right bought in Korea

inspiration: fall 2011

lida — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:33:58 +0000

Now that summer is officially over its time to step into fall. What better way to do that than in something inspired and daring. This post is meant to provide some material for you ladies to work with. It comprises my favourite looks from the Fall 2011 Collections of some of my favourite designers. It also lists prominent trends for the season below the images. Enjoy my lovelies.

Prada: dropped-waist, wide belts slung low over big-buttoned sheer shifts

Prada: the sixties dolly bird, big-buttoned dresses

Prada: sequins are back!

Miu Miu: bold-shouldered jackets and bare legs

Marni: long, clean lines elongated further by platform shoes

Dolce & Gabbana: lace motifs

Dolce & Gabbana: corset dresses and musical-note prints

Dolce & Gabbana: billowy floor-length numbers and stars

Dolce & Gabbana: sequins on sequins

Dolce & Gabbana: sheerness

Chloe: python print

Giambattista Valli: tulip print, and puffy sleeves

Giambattista Valli: monochrome black and white

Giambattista Valli: hot pink and yellow

Giambattista Valli: statement red

Balenciaga: faux leather patches

Chanel: fuchsia suits

Chanel: detail and shadowy veils

Chanel: more lace

Lanvin: long leather gloves and silk

Lanvin: sensual drapes

Lanvin: roses

Lanvin, Lanvin, Lanvin…sigh

Stella McCartney: curvy black dresses

Stella McCartney: stretchy, transparent point d’esprit

Stella McCartney: polka dots, embroidered onto ivory tulle

Antonio Berardi: motorcycle collars

Antonio Berardi: fat, folded and stacked pleats on miniskirts

Dior: flowy maxi dresses

Dior: eye-opening colors

Pucci: corseted hourglass dresses

Pucci: velvet embellished fabrics

Gucci: long, cutting draped gowns in chiffon

Gucci: transparent long sleeves
The End

heart locket

lida — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:17:36 +0000

I had too much coffee this morning and it’s beginning to manifest itself in restlessness and over productivity. Hence this little unplanned post. I wore this a-line Laundry dress, plastic Marni aviators, and rose sandals to a farewell party in Japan. Farewell Tokyo!

What I’m wearing:

Silk dress by Laundry by Shelli Segal
Sunglasses by MARNI (last seen here)
Gold heart necklace (last seen here)
Rose sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti (last seen here)

ginza shopping

lida — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:41:32 +0000

School is back in session and so far I’m enjoying my second year of law school. In Korea, a partner at the law firm where I clerked told me that part of the reason that South Korea has seen such rapid development is due in part to their non-procrastination approach to life. I plan on adopting this “approach”…so I too expect some developments . I wore this silk floral dress by Chris Benz, from the 2009 Resort Collection, for an evening of shopping in Tokyo with my classmates.

What I’m wearing:

Silk dress by Chris Benz (Resort 2009 Collection) (last seen Apr. 16’10)
Heels by Nicole Brundage (last seen Apr. 15’11)
Earrings by Ben Amun
Large leather bag by Plinio Visona (last seen June 26’11)
Tri-skull ring by Alexander McQueen (last seen July 16’11)

dries van noten: china town in japan

lida — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:22:18 +0000

I bought this Dries Van Noten silk layered skirt the last time I visited my family in Toronto. I love its lace detailing but I had a hard time figuring out something to pair it with. Blouses made it feel overbearing with fabric and simple tanks somehow didn’t do it justice, so I needed to give it time until something worthy came along. And when I was packing for my Asian extravaganza, I started experimenting and tried the skirt on with my light, Ya-Ya Aflalo dress. I loved how its lace detailing complimented that of the skirt but something was still missing. That’s when I layered a silk Winter Kate vest over the dress and voila – the look was complete. The Dries Van Noten skirt was ready for Tokyo.

I added pictures that didn’t make it to the blog to the FashionistaTalk.com facebook page. You can check them out at Fashionista Talk on Facebook.

What I’m wearing:

Silk skirt by Dries Van Noten
Silk dress by Ya-Ya Aflalo (last seen April 10’11)
Silk vest by Winer Kate
Ring by Erickson Beamon
Heels by Elie Tahari

color addict

lida — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:14:04 +0000

I’m in Korea for just another week and then it’s time for sweet, vibrant Thailand – the thought of which is making me…giddy. I’m also pretty excited about having a day off work tomorrow. I plan on spending it at one of the biggest sauna/spas in Seoul. It will be a day of mud masks, steam, heat, and cold pools. This colourful look is what I wore for a quiet, traditionally Japanese dinner in Tokyo. p.s. I bought this fuchsia silk scarf on my vintage shopping venture I told you about earlier.

What I’m wearing:

Silk dress by NOUGAT (last seen Aug. 2’10)
Vintage silk scarf (bought in Tokyo)
Heels by Betsey Johnson

in a heartbeat

lida — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:11:02 +0000

Today I found out what Koreans have for breakfast – kimchi and meat – the same thing they have for lunch and dinner. It has also been raining in Seoul everyday since we got here, so I’m getting to know the Monsoon season pretty intimately. A Coach umbrella and Coffee Shop rain coat are my trusty companions everywhere I go, and as you can imagine, this redundancy can really get to a fashionista. Looking forward to some dry days of a Korean summer.

These pictures were taken in Toronto during a walk in a park with the fam.

What I’m wearing:

Headband by Missoni
Silk maxi dress by YA-YA Aflalo (last seen May 17’10)
Tri-skull ring by Alexander McQueen (last seen June 17’11)
Leather Nilunda oxfords by Mea Shadow

time-rusted compass

lida — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 09:47:23 +0000

I’m packing my bags and getting ready for Korea. I know it has been three weeks but it feels like I just arrived in Japan. Tokyo is amazing, just so much to do. A return trip is definitely necessary. These pictures are from an Izakaya restaurant where we all went for nomihodai (all you can drink). Combining law students with all you can drink is dangerous. Fun to see such a serious group get loose. Good time for sure.

What I’m wearing:

Silk dress by Marciano (last seen in Feb. 18’11)
Gold bracelet, earrings, and necklace
Crystal nepal ceylan topaz ring by Swarovski

my loveliest of lovelies

lida — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:17:31 +0000

My Toronto visit is getting better by the minute because I finally get to hand out with my dear Alissa – my gorgeous fashionista friend who has been in my life since forever. We wore silk dresses, light jewellery and heels for a night of drinks, dancing, and catching up.

Love Lida

What I’m wearing:

Silk dress by Donna Karan (Resort 2010)
Heels by Betsey Johnson
Purse by Chloe (last seen in May 8’10)
Gold necklace, bracelet, earrings
Crystal nepal ceylan topaz ring by Swarovski