starry nights

top & leggings: forever 21 | platform wedges: dolce & gabbana (thanks risi <3) | yankee candles

When it's all rainy and icky out I play dress up... pretty standard for a girl. My semi sheer f21 top/lingerie/god knows what it is finally came and I'm obsessed! It's the lightest thing ever (warning - not weather friendly) but sooo comfy so as long as you're inside, you're fine. Perfectly happy-dream-inducing and cozy up before bedtime with a candle with your go-to reading material (homework much?) for, hem, "relaxation time" (senior year of college is NOT that easy... ha).

Missing the blogosphere quite a bit. Bah. At least it's Fashion Week in NYC!

the beauties of photoshop

Glitter pumps - Candie's | One shoulder asymmetrical dress by Catharine Malandrino

Sorority formals = excuses to get dolled up, so what's not to like? The only thing about this one was that I literally had class until 8:30pm not to mention a lab report that I had to re-do because it went mia from my documents 2 hours before it was due; good stuff. Anyway I had to miss pre-formsies dindin but more importantly, missed the photos (duh)... so me and my friend decided to do a great crop and paste job on this, second photo above. I'm pretty impressed myself, looks like I was right there with her minus my left arm, whoo! 

Alex and Chloe Designs for Forever 21

Check out the Alex & Chloe for Forever 21 collection!




This email was dropped in my inbox and the collection actually looks really cool if you're into edgy bordering goth accessories (I know totally overgeneralized but some of these could be great styling pieces).

HootMag 2011 Fall/Winter Issue

Hey y'all, Columbia University & Barnard's latest issue of HootMag is out (cover girl is Kelsey Chow)! I styled & photographed a shoot, Best of the Boroughs (see below), and also contributed some trend pages with my amazing team of Style Assistants, so check it out :) There are limited print copies available so reserve yours now if you go to Columbia University / Barnard or e-mail me at vivianluo@hootmag.org.

lace and sheers: lingerie picks for winter 2011

In honor of tonight's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (way too excited), I've been flipping through so many pages of beautiful lacy delicates.... lingerie. I knew I had to revive this little blog when I came across the sheer romper - I've been looking for one forever! The star print and ruffles makes it innocent flirty fun while the sheer makes it just a teensy weensy bit more unique. The other picks are a variety of soft, padded bras or (mini) corsets... just the right variety to have in your closet for maximum comfort or support this winter, depending on the occasion, with mixed prints and degrees of sheer to match :) Most of these colors are shades of pink / purple / blue indicating that my heart is always in spring/summer mode (à la Sunnyvale, California)... whoops. Forgive me. Anyway, here are my picks from left to right, top to bottom:

1. Sheer Stars PJ Romper, Forever 21, $12.80
2. Chantelle Icone Demi Bra in Blue Aqua, Journelle, $88
3. Velvet Dots Mesh Padded Bra, Forever 21, $8.80
4. Shimmer Lace Boyshort, Forever 21, $3.80
5. Eberjey Delirious Triangle Bralet in Orchid, Journelle, $32
6. Push Up Lace Corset, Forever 21, $8.80
7. Eberjey Emmanuelle Bralet, Journelle, $41
8. Star Print Corset, Topshop, $70

slouchy preppy

Stole someone's polo shirt, so oversize and baggy to perfection, to match with my bright blue & black plaid skirt. Preppy Ivy League look dressed down.

fitted florals & faux fur

dress - f21 | faux fur vest hoodie - street fair | boots - steve madden

In love with my faux fur vest hoodie because it's so perfect for brisk autumn days... even when the sun is out it's chilly :[