I hope you had fun and memorable New Year celebrations. For fear of sounding braggy, I’ll refrain from describing the incredible time I had in Lake Tahoe and instead talk a little fashion 
. Now that we turned the corner into 2012, I find myself thinking about my wardrobe and what new places I want to take it. The following is a summary of the biggest trends for Spring 2012. (1) Pretty pastels are the colour palette this season. Tip: Try playing with light, colour-blocked looks in sweet ice cream shades. (2) Water-world-inspired etherial gowns. The best examples of this trend were the coral adorned dresses of Alexander McQueens collection. (3) Exposed midriff. Tip: Keep the belly button under wraps, exposing just a tasteful flash of skin below the bandeau. (4) Art Deco flapper cocktail dresses. (5) 50s couture shapes.
Swarovski
ringing in a brand new year
violet to school
This is what I’m wearing to school today. One of my classes was cancelled so I have a whole hour and fifteen minutes of edumacation today. My professor just walked in the door so I gotta run. Have a wonderful day everybody.
thai shadows
Haven’t been back more than two months and I’m already getting restless. I have a little trip planned for this winter break and I’ll definitely be packing a few maxis again. A simple long dress can be transitioned from day to evening wear with just a few quick adjustments. Replace the flip-flops with heels, add a statement accessory, pick up your favourite party bag and you’re ready.
suit me
As part of the Japanese Business Law class I was taking in Tokyo this summer, we got to visit their patent office and Supreme Court. I welcomed the opportunity to get out of the classroom but the intense heat and humidity of Tokyo summers was making it a little difficult to enjoy wearing business attire. My clerkship in Seoul presented the same challenge of having to dress for the office in the most unconducive weather conditions. I quickly simplified my looks to a light blouse over a silk camisole and a pencil skirt. A sacrifice of one layer needed to be made in the interest of preserving my sanity .
catching light
I’m back in California!!! This summer has definitely been memorable – celebrated the completion of the first year of law school in Vegas, visited family and friend in Toronto, took a class on Japanese business law in Tokyo, clerked at a law firm in Seoul, Korea, and spent my birthday vacationing in Thailand. A serious case of jet lag and a few scary credit card bills will never change the fact that this has been the most incredibly epic summer ever!
