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Monday, October 3, 2011
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Kate Spade FLORAL AUBREY WRAP DRESS
Nordstrom Rack Adrianna Papell Ruffle Trim Chiffon Dress
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Kate Spade Sample Sale
I got an email about Kate Spade Sample sale today. I really love Kate Spade's jewelry, wallet and handbags, however their clothing it is a bit too pricy even at sample sale price.
here are some my lust items:
FLY GIRL BIB NECKLACE $348.00 $139.00 sale
This necklace is so beautiful and screams fall. However it is huge, I seriously doubt I will have any chance wear it.
Two by Two Dana dress. The giraffes are just too cute. You can see Carol rocking it here. I especially love how she pairs it with the bright green jackie. On the other hand, this is final sale and I never tried a katespade clothing item in the past so I am not willing to risk $100 for it.
Did you see anything you like?
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Valentine's day
Did everyone have a good Valentine's day? Or are you planning on celebrating this weekend when there are more time and leisure? I use to think very little of Valentine's day. What is up with roses cost $100 for a dozen that dies in a week, right? However when you are older in life, everything became routine and comfortable, it is one of the day that remind you to put some extra thought to it. You can do that everyday, but one day is a good start. Sometimes when you say everyday, it became no day because there is always other things distract you and prioritize over.
I want to wore something pink for the occasion, but I still have to go to work. I don't want to look completely business like with the pencil skirt, so I tried out the idea of adding the foolproff slip with a pencil skirt that LC has come up with in her blog Bella Seattle. You can check out more of her idea with the foolproof slip here, also how I wear it with my jersey dress here.
(Top: Anthropologie Vanilla Bean Blouse, Cardigan: JCREW femme cardigan in deep coral
Bottom: JCREW double-serge pencil skirt, Slip: Anthropologie foolproof slip, Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Tipband )
I really want to add the valentine's day gift I received to my outfit, but then it is a bit too shiny. So What did I received?
Yes, the Katespade necklace that I was drooling over. No, he did not guess it. Basically I was browsing the Nordstrom catalog and said "This is so pretty. It is exactly what I want for Valentine's day". I guess sometime you just have to say what you want :-) After a long marriage, you learn that men are generous towards the women they love, but don't take hints very well. At least mine doesn't.
As I mentioned before, hubby and I went to the Ocean Blue Sushi Club for lunch. It is hard to believe how nice the restaurant from the outside. It is in a rundown strip mall. If it hasn't been the high review at yelp, I would have never went in. The interior is very modern and chic with low lighting. There are many walls showcases Kimonos with complicated embroideries.
The presentations of the dishes are beautiful. I came here three times already but this is the first time I remember to take a picture of it :-)
My favorite dish is the grill squid. This version adds a little bit of Basamic vinegar to the sauce comparing to the traditional way they made it in the Japanese restaurant and I love it.
The sashimi and the rolls are very fresh and portion is generous.
In the evening, after dinner, my daughter offered to play "To love somebody", which was in the practice song list this week. She kept making mistakes even though during practice she played much better. She got a little frustrated so I told her that music is something she should enjoy rather than stressed out about. I asked her to take a break from it and just play anything as if she is some famous pianist. She started playing something randomly on the piano and insist my husband and I should dance to it. We slow danced to the soft tune she played.
It was my favorite moment of the day.
I want to wore something pink for the occasion, but I still have to go to work. I don't want to look completely business like with the pencil skirt, so I tried out the idea of adding the foolproff slip with a pencil skirt that LC has come up with in her blog Bella Seattle. You can check out more of her idea with the foolproof slip here, also how I wear it with my jersey dress here.
(Top: Anthropologie Vanilla Bean Blouse, Cardigan: JCREW femme cardigan in deep coral
Bottom: JCREW double-serge pencil skirt, Slip: Anthropologie foolproof slip, Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Tipband )
I really want to add the valentine's day gift I received to my outfit, but then it is a bit too shiny. So What did I received?
Yes, the Katespade necklace that I was drooling over. No, he did not guess it. Basically I was browsing the Nordstrom catalog and said "This is so pretty. It is exactly what I want for Valentine's day". I guess sometime you just have to say what you want :-) After a long marriage, you learn that men are generous towards the women they love, but don't take hints very well. At least mine doesn't.
As I mentioned before, hubby and I went to the Ocean Blue Sushi Club for lunch. It is hard to believe how nice the restaurant from the outside. It is in a rundown strip mall. If it hasn't been the high review at yelp, I would have never went in. The interior is very modern and chic with low lighting. There are many walls showcases Kimonos with complicated embroideries.
The presentations of the dishes are beautiful. I came here three times already but this is the first time I remember to take a picture of it :-)
My favorite dish is the grill squid. This version adds a little bit of Basamic vinegar to the sauce comparing to the traditional way they made it in the Japanese restaurant and I love it.
The sashimi and the rolls are very fresh and portion is generous.
In the evening, after dinner, my daughter offered to play "To love somebody", which was in the practice song list this week. She kept making mistakes even though during practice she played much better. She got a little frustrated so I told her that music is something she should enjoy rather than stressed out about. I asked her to take a break from it and just play anything as if she is some famous pianist. She started playing something randomly on the piano and insist my husband and I should dance to it. We slow danced to the soft tune she played.
It was my favorite moment of the day.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Finds under $50
guirlande sandals original at Anthropologie for $68, now $29.99 at piperlime, I am not sure that qualifies for 25% bing cashback or not (bing keyword, gap cashback)
Monday, July 26, 2010
I love all weddings
Friday night I was going to try on the dress and the accessories together for wedding next day. Then I realize the strap is too long on the Tea and Sweet dress. I couldn't hide the Bra without tugging and I am sure if I have to take my daughter along this tugging is just not going to work. So I took out some of my old cocktail dresses from the days when companies still give good Christmas parties. Guess what, I gain weight. I can manage to squeeze into them, but I am afraid after that, something is going to be torn even with a simple sneeze. Panic!!!!
The wedding ceremony is at 1:00 so I figure a floral dress might do the job anyway. Can you tell by the picture where the wedding is?
What am I wearing? Dress: Anthro Botanical Stroll Dress
Shoes: LOFT nude flat
Bag: Banana Republic Braid
Jewelry: J CREW beaded perl necklace.
I did bring a cardi along, but end up not needing it even inside the church.
What is my daughter wearning:
Floral dress from nordstrom
Hello kitty Glitter Ballet flat from target
Legging from Hello Kitty
Begin to see a trend now? Yes, Hello Kitty rules, so does princess
It is interesting to see people after all these years. People on my table are from our high school. I even did a dance with them in the school Chinese culture performance. However, I don't remember them and they don't remember me either. Haha. After some chatting, I started to recall their faces. Two of my college classmates had just became proud new fathers. It was the first time I meet their wives too since two years ago.
The girl next to me ask me how long I have been married. I have to pause because I have lost count. After telling her it has been 12 years, she ask me, what is the secret of long marriage. Is 12 years really that long? It certainly doesn't feel that way. Our wedding day just seem only yesterday.
While waiting for the food, my daughter draw this card for the couple over the menu card.
She was eager for the bride to come visit our table, the same way she was waiting for the princess to arrive at Disney's Ariel's Grotto. She want to give the bride this little card and had to check on it every how often. We put it away for a while, because we were afraid she might smear food on it. When the bride finally came over, she was too shy. She quickly gave the card to her and ran back to us before we can even snap a picture. When she doesn't see the bride holding her card, she ask with great concern: "where is the card I gave to her". I told her not to worry because the bride's brother was holding it.
The night ended with a ice-cream lollipop. It is the first time I had this. My daughter had the strawberry flavor and I had coconut. The girl behind the stand dipped the lollipop into the dark chocolate we desire. After that, my daughter has nuts on top, and I had nuts on one side, chocolate chip on the other side. Yum Yum, so good...
The wedding ceremony is at 1:00 so I figure a floral dress might do the job anyway. Can you tell by the picture where the wedding is?
What am I wearing? Shoes: LOFT nude flat
Bag: Banana Republic Braid
Jewelry: J CREW beaded perl necklace.
I did bring a cardi along, but end up not needing it even inside the church.
My daughter really likes the dress when she went shopping with me at Anthro. I had bought the dress twice, first time I bought it out of impulse, then I return it. I even past it after it went on sale on line, but finally caved in after trying it on the second time in the store. My daughter asked if she can wear mine when she grew up, so I bought her this similar one when it was on sale at Nordstrom. When she see me putting on the Botanical stroll dress, she decided she will wear her version of it. I seriously think she looks better :-)
Floral dress from nordstrom
Hello kitty Glitter Ballet flat from target
Legging from Hello Kitty
Begin to see a trend now? Yes, Hello Kitty rules, so does princess
The church is very beautiful with the painted window. My daughter ask me about it and I am so bad at bible story, I end up telling her to ask Ms Apple when she goes to school. Despite being beautiful, this church has a problem with its acoustic. There is a ring to everything the priest said made it very hard to hear.
My daughter although behaved the whole time, doesn't really understand what was going on. To be honest, neither do I because I can't hear anything clearly. When the couple finally kissed each other, My daughter was sipping water from her water bottle. Then she ask, "when are they going to get married?"
The reception dinner is at 6:00, so we had sometime to take a nap. I change to something darker for the night. Ritz at half moon bay is pretty cold. But since it is mandated valet parking, I figure I will be inside most of the time.
Dress: Anthro Asters Everywhere Dress Cardi: Anthro Cover in Cables Cardi Boots: J-41 Ankle boots Necklace: Hibiscus Couplets Necklace (Anthro) Bag: Kate Spade "Claverly Maryanne" Bow Shopper
It was a beautiful reception. My friend and her bride planned this for 9 month. He has always been a perfectionist and always do everything with 100% effort and this wedding is no exception. They put a lot of details into the reception to make the night special. Like this ice sorbet in between the course. The star ice sculpture is so beautiful and romantic.
It is interesting to see people after all these years. People on my table are from our high school. I even did a dance with them in the school Chinese culture performance. However, I don't remember them and they don't remember me either. Haha. After some chatting, I started to recall their faces. Two of my college classmates had just became proud new fathers. It was the first time I meet their wives too since two years ago.
The girl next to me ask me how long I have been married. I have to pause because I have lost count. After telling her it has been 12 years, she ask me, what is the secret of long marriage. Is 12 years really that long? It certainly doesn't feel that way. Our wedding day just seem only yesterday.
While waiting for the food, my daughter draw this card for the couple over the menu card.
She was eager for the bride to come visit our table, the same way she was waiting for the princess to arrive at Disney's Ariel's Grotto. She want to give the bride this little card and had to check on it every how often. We put it away for a while, because we were afraid she might smear food on it. When the bride finally came over, she was too shy. She quickly gave the card to her and ran back to us before we can even snap a picture. When she doesn't see the bride holding her card, she ask with great concern: "where is the card I gave to her". I told her not to worry because the bride's brother was holding it.
The night ended with a ice-cream lollipop. It is the first time I had this. My daughter had the strawberry flavor and I had coconut. The girl behind the stand dipped the lollipop into the dark chocolate we desire. After that, my daughter has nuts on top, and I had nuts on one side, chocolate chip on the other side. Yum Yum, so good...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Day 8: 1/3 down, going strong
I am actually liking this shopping ban now. I can focus on the things I own more. Also it forces me to plan ahead and try out the combination the night before instead of doing the last minute panic in the morning. Also you have a limited set you can play with so the possibility for exploration is small.
Friday will be tough because of Nordstrom's aniversary sale. I normally buy a lot of my Christmas gift during this sale. We have a lot of gifts to give these days with the therapists changing like a Chinese running lantern. Accessories are usually the easiest, and I am a big fan of different beautiful scarfs. I guess buying for others shouldn't be including in the shopping ban. As long as it is not for the others, it is OK, right?
Bought my mom a pair of Born shoes before the shopping ban and it finally arrived. She is very happy. According to her, "It is the kind of shoes I always wanted". She had wanted something that would lift her height as she is very petite, on the other hand, she doesn't know how to wear heels. She also have a very small feet so some of the more sophisticated shoes just doesn't exist in her size. The patent leather provides a more refine look, but not too over the top so that she gets self-conscious. The other problem is that she can't wear the shoes that you have to hold on between your toes like my J-41 sandal, which was a gift from her from my birthday 2 years ago. As you can see, this pair fulfill all her requirements. I am so happy she likes it. I don't know how many sweaters I get for her got returned or just sitting in her closet because they are too "Young" or dressy looking so she has no occasion that she will wear them.
In case you like them, they are still available for $59.90 at nordstrom. You can buy them here. Note that the size run small. My mom is size 5.5 and I am size 6. We both can wear it but I felt it is a little tight and fill up the shoes completely, for her it is the perfect fit. Nordstrom has a very relax return policy and customer service is superb. Returning only take a minute, they scan it, you sign it, end of story. You don't even need to hand over your credit card.
Here is the OOTD:
The slight different version is call the monterey, nordstrom has it for 33% off now, I am waiting for it to go down to 50% off
Friday will be tough because of Nordstrom's aniversary sale. I normally buy a lot of my Christmas gift during this sale. We have a lot of gifts to give these days with the therapists changing like a Chinese running lantern. Accessories are usually the easiest, and I am a big fan of different beautiful scarfs. I guess buying for others shouldn't be including in the shopping ban. As long as it is not for the others, it is OK, right?
Bought my mom a pair of Born shoes before the shopping ban and it finally arrived. She is very happy. According to her, "It is the kind of shoes I always wanted". She had wanted something that would lift her height as she is very petite, on the other hand, she doesn't know how to wear heels. She also have a very small feet so some of the more sophisticated shoes just doesn't exist in her size. The patent leather provides a more refine look, but not too over the top so that she gets self-conscious. The other problem is that she can't wear the shoes that you have to hold on between your toes like my J-41 sandal, which was a gift from her from my birthday 2 years ago. As you can see, this pair fulfill all her requirements. I am so happy she likes it. I don't know how many sweaters I get for her got returned or just sitting in her closet because they are too "Young" or dressy looking so she has no occasion that she will wear them.
In case you like them, they are still available for $59.90 at nordstrom. You can buy them here. Note that the size run small. My mom is size 5.5 and I am size 6. We both can wear it but I felt it is a little tight and fill up the shoes completely, for her it is the perfect fit. Nordstrom has a very relax return policy and customer service is superb. Returning only take a minute, they scan it, you sign it, end of story. You don't even need to hand over your credit card.Here is the OOTD:
Top: Anthro Language Embroidered tiered tank
Bottom: LOFT white jean capri
Cardigan: JCREW Jackie Cardigan
Necklace: kate spade 'mother's day' seahorse pendant necklace
Shoes: J-41
On the note of necklace, I really love this whole ocean themed Kate Spade custom jewelry. My favorite is the coral reef bracelet, however, the $195 is too hefty.
The slight different version is call the monterey, nordstrom has it for 33% off now, I am waiting for it to go down to 50% off
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