Fashion Inspiration Pics since last post (April 21)

It is not even a secret that I hoard fashion inspiration images. I have tons and tons of pictures on my hard drive.

So here's what's new :)

(Image from Allkpop)

I love suits. Many people associate suits with Wall Street and monotony but this picture makes it clear that it doesn't have to be boring to wear a suit. I mean what you do in your suit is your call but while the corporate world may limit your options, outside work there are plenty of options in terms of colors, cuts, buttons, prints, vests, etc. And then of course, there are tons of options when it comes to the shoes. You can opt for the expected dress shoe or an oxford or a loafer. Or maybe boat shoes but just hit up any Aldo and you'll have plenty of options. They have some of the most awesome men's shoes. Just finish off with a Kurt Hummel hairstyle and you'll look supa fly ;P

Oh ok, so it says Allkpop on the pic so you know where it's from. I should have cropped this since the only reason I saved it is because of Heechul's pink blazer. It's a very nice look pairing the pink blazer and tie with a white ensemble.


(Image from the "GOOD HAIR" blog)

This is a super pretty braided updo. I especially like how the front is left curly. Considering my hair braiding drama this morning, I'm far from being able to do something like this but that's why it's an "inspiration pic" ;P I also recommend checking out this blog, it has a lot of useful info.

(Image from... somewhere? :O)

This is the Burberry Ad I was talking about on Twitter. I saw it in Harper's Bazaar at the public library (did you know they carry stuff like that? :). Studs and leather? Supa fine.


(Image from The Fashionisto)

Another blog I recommend checking out, especially if you hoard fashion pics like some people I know... :D This outfit in general works for me. The jacket is a nice color and fit and it's a nice contrast to the khaki pants. The sneakers, shades, and hair just seal the deal. As for the magazine, I do that to books when I'm clearly not getting any reading done, heh.


(Image from Allkpop)

I suppose it goes without saying that I like formal wear as casual wear. First the suits and now this. But isn't it cool how they tied the ties together like that? Also that's a nice somewhat nautical (or Nautica? :O) belt.


(Image from Allkpop)

In my first (EVAR) inspiration image dump, I put a picture that featured a similar style outfit. It was the one where they had the female models tucking polos into tulle skirts and suggesting that it was rock band wear. If you say so... But anyhow, in my opinion, this outfit always works. I like the hair too, Kurt Hummel with tamer bangs? Yes, I'm a big fan of Kurt Hummel :P


(Image from... again, somewhere? :O)

I usually don't like this type of dress but I will make an exception for Halle Berry because she looks foine in it. I'm also usually skeptical of the type of sandals she's wearing but they look good on her and with the dress. Her hair on the other hand is just super cute :)


(Images from Allkpop)

The first pic characterizes the way I find (read: hoard) fashion pics. I don't actually have to like the outfit but I have to find it in intriguing in some way. I do however like her belt and her lip color. As for the second pic, I like how the scarf is twisted and used as a headband (it looks like a scarf but who knows).


(Image from Allkpop)

This is here simply because I like her ponytail. I like ponytails.


(Image from Eiffel In Seoul)

Interestingly enough I'm in no mood to talk about hair today yet this picture is here because I like her hair. The vest is also a nice color.


(Image from Allkpop)

See pics 1 & 6. But as per my discussion of pic 1, see how versatile this style is? Otherwise what would possess you to buy fern colored pants? (That is provided you're not my philosophy professor... -_-) And vests are a staple whether you like this style or not. A staple that is on my list of staples that I have yet to buy. For some reason I can't find one I like...


(Image from Kevin Murphy)

It looks so soft... :O

Ta!

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Stealth Phone Fashion Photography (And some non-Stealth as well ;P)

So I don't have much on my phone in terms of stealth Fashion photography but I figured I'd dump what I do have here. I need to work on my stealth skills.

The owner of these shoes had a pretty awesome outfit in general but I'd have to be way more obvious to photograph the whole thing and I didn't want to ask the guy I'm sitting across from on the subway if I can take a picture of him for my blog. Awkward. I really liked the worn look of these shoes.

Oh wow, these pics are pretty bad quality but hey, it's a more personal effect. Coming from my phone and all... okay bad excuse. I'm sorry but if I take them on my phone it's less obvious. If I pull out my teal camera case with its golden chain and slide open the lens of my Fuji then yeah it's fairly obvious what I'm up to. This was taken in Duane Reade when Best Friend and I were sitting in the pharmacy being tired. Cute boots; you can never have enough of them.

Yay! Less shady picture. I was in the library with Friend and I discovered that they carry magazines like Harper's Bazaar and Dazed and Confused. Go BPL! These are a pair from Rupert Sanderson's Spring 2011 collection and they are FA FA FIERCE. Nick Kirkwood-esque but a different family ;P I love the navy and the thunderbolt design.

Oh so this is quite interesting. I was admiring how cute the expression the model has on his face is (awkward sentence structure here..) and lo and behold, a week (or so) later I go to NYCAASC (pronounced Nysack :P). I was in the Asians in Fashion Workshop and Jake Choi was talking about his friend getting the Uniqlo ad campaign and I'm all, whoa, that was his friend? Interesting, eh? Okay, well I found it interesting. This picture sucks though... Maybe I'll post originals of this and the Rupert Sanderson heels.

But not in this post since this is a Phone dump post.

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Outfit Post

This is not inspired by anything except me and my eternal love for dark colors (black), pewter, chrome, and crystal. And heels.

Piece by piece breakdown:

ASOS Long Metal Spike Earrings - $10.76

The Caged Songbird Necklace in Antique Silver by Obey - $32.95

ASOS Pleated High Neck Batwing Top - $28.69

Volcom Kitty Claw Shoulder Bag - $46

The Black Queen ID Bracelet by Harajuku Lovers - $30

The Crystal Cluster Cocktail Ring by Betsey Johnson - $34.95

The Crystal Cocktail Ring in Clear by Betsey Johnson - $40.95

Navy Chino Short - £28.00

Michael Antonio Studio Mercer Black Triple Wedge Ankle Boots - $88 

 Enjoy :)

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Hair and Makeup Inspiration Post

So, I hit 1000 views! I noticed I was close to the mark so I was thinking to do a post in celebration but I didn't expect to have to do it so soon :) Thanks, viewers! If you follow the blog, say hi in the comments section! Also, if anyone has suggestions or requests: comments section!

So in celebration, I'm going to do another inspiration post. If I survive that, I'll do an outfit post :)

Hair and Makeup. In the same sub-folder of my inspiration folder (labeled... Hair n Makeup lol).

Pic from Kstyle
(I've been following this ^ blog since the beginning of my fashion love affair and I definitely recommend checking it out.)

I doubt I'll ever go blond since I have an irrational (or maybe not that irrational) suspicion that going blond will lead to my face matching my hair. Obviously my face isn't the color of CL's hair in this picture but still, you don't have to match exactly to blend, you have to be in the ballpark. If you want to know how many other of these odd quirks I have, ask my best friend.
The point is, I like her pigtails. I like how they're lower on the side of her head and more towards the back as well as the side part and side-swept bangs. The length seals the deal.

Pic from Karmaloop

These are like my favorite waves. Wave perfection. I also like the lowlights.

Pic from Fashionising

This color I would consider and have considered. Of course any hair-dying pondering usually ends in, but I like my hair color/I don't want to damage my hair. If I ever did it I'd probably go for temporary (as in one day) :D
Again, awesome side-part and it's really cool how the hair on the side is swept to the front.

Pic from Fashionising

This clearly doesn't inspire me, but it makes me extremely happy. I don't really like Keira Knightley but this is just awesome.

Pic from Daily Makeover

I'm subscribed to Daily Makeover, it's one of those things you never remembered subscribing to yet check the emails. I find a large portion of the emails terribly irritating but some of them are interesting so I didn't unsubscribe. Wait, that's not true. I was just lazy. Still am.
Brandy's eye make-up is perfect. I haven't tried this out yet but it's on my to-try list. Actually her hair and makeup is just perfect in general in this pic. As for Heather Morris, I really like her but that hairstyle is not doing it for me.

Pic from either Kstyle or Eiffel in Seoul (?)

I really like how Minzy's hair is flipped outwards. It's also a very cute hair color. And let's not forget the Star Wars hat <3 I also really like that lip color; it looks really good on her. As for the eye makeup, 2NE1 tends to nail the eyeliner pretty well.

Whoa, I'm done! I think I'll do an outfit post :)

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Inspiration Post (Pictures and Eye Candy ;)

It's been a month and a day since I last posted. Life (school) has been crazy but I missed blogging. I have so many posts I need to do :O

I've been meaning to do an inspiration post since I keep an inspiration folder on my hard drive with pictures that I like. It definitely helps to browse through those before shopping or getting dressed or doing your hair or sometimes just for fun. It's definitely something I encourage whether you're into how you dress or not. Everyone has stuff that they like and that inspires them so it's nice. Btw, I got the idea from one of the bloggers featured in Forever21's magazine, though she had an inspiration wall not a folder :P

It makes sense to start with Allsaints Spitalfields SS11 Lookbook... (Pics from AllSaints Spitalfields US Website)

This lookbook is probably my favorite lookbook since I started taking a serious interest in fashion. When I looked at this picture I had exactly one thought: Me (before I did my hair experiment, lol jk).

(If the picture's too small, leave me a message in the comments and I'll split it and upload a bigger one)

From left to right:
First outfit: this is basically what I like to look like in the summer... and sometimes in the winter if I can get away with it. I have something against sleeves. The last time I shopped I made a conscious effort to buy things with sleeves so that when the occasion arises where I must wear sleeves, I'll have more options. But yeah, I like tops without sleeves but I'm more into tanks like this rather than strappy stuff. I also like shorts with a looser somewhat longer fit like the ones in this pic.

2nd: There are too many days when this is what I want to wear. T-shirt, belt, jeans. And it works, though then I can't skimp on my workout. I don't like this look when I'm in my non-workout body. I have other looks for that :P

3rd: Combination of elements of 1 and 2 but enter my fondness for layering cardigans, sweaters, jackets, vests over tops. Okay, this model is making me miss my previous haircut. Not good!

4th: She's wearing long sleeves. But ok, I love boots. I'm of the opinion that boots can be worn all-year round.

5th: Rather than being repetitive: the Jacket

6th: Does it make more sense why I posted this one separately? It's basically a combination of the things I liked about the other ones (minus the shorts ;)

7th: I have yet to buy my slouchy lace-up boots but it's definitely on my list. I like longer tops like this one too.

The next set of pictures I might have posted first since this is where my fashion love began but I figured I'd pinpoint my style first.

2NE1. My fashion love started when I encountered 2NE1. I haven't been in love with some of their looks lately but overall I still like them; they're still fashionable, fun, and unique. (Pics from Park Sundara's Me2day, Allkpop, Some magazine?, Eiffel in Seoul)

If you've seen my twitter profile, the 1st picture in the 2nd row has been my background since I started the twitter account. So it's obvious I like that picture :) I've decided to let the pictures do the talking since this is an inspiration post and I wrote a lot for the Allsaints pictures. I'll make little notes here and there.

1st row, 1st picture on the left (lol): Ponytails and studs, two favorites of mine. I specifically like a somewhat wavy ponytail like that. Narcissism, I know but I didn't always have one so I let myself off the hook. I also like baseball caps. They're cute and barely ever come in my size. Then again, I don't wear hats. Well you never know, I might decide one day to walk around my house wearing a hat :P

1st row, 2nd picture on the right: My ideal outfit, and I'd like to note my adoration for asymmetrical jackets. Major love. Also for Park Sundara. I almost always love what she does (gets done) to her hair. I also like CL's shades but I didn't have any strong feelings about the rest of the outfit that's why she sort of half in the picture half out.

2nd row, 1st picture on the left: Another age-old adoration of mine: ruffle-front/tuxedo shirts. And yet I have yet to buy one. I never find one I like in stores!

3rd row: Another perfect outfit, LOVE the lace jacket

Pics from Eiffel in Seoul (Most likely) and Marie Claire

Just pairing a top with jeans properly can make a simple outfit a showstopper. Just don't stop any shows in NYC because people will be mad ;P I also like the choice of orange pumps in the 2nd pic on the right.

Pic from Marie Claire:

I love Chanel Iman, she always looks cute :) I think she's wearing tights in this picture though which is something I truly do not recommend even if she looks very nice.

Pic from Lulu's

I'm unsure what I think about the individual pieces but I really like the warmth yet brightness of the look.

Pics from Allkpop

I really did not like the way the girls were styled in this photoshoot. Hence why there's only one here and it's because I like her shoes and the rest of her outfit isn't terrible. Is tucking polos into poofy skirts the only way to make a girl look like she's in a band? And random tights and questionable footwear... heesht. There was one that was okay but they had her wearing a random pink shirt so it just wasn't interesting.

1st row, left: Awesome blazer

1st row, right: Alexander's outfit is perfect, especially the boots and the varsity-style cardigan. Hyung-Shik is working the leather pants which is something I cannot say about most people.

Middle: Again, the boots. I also like how the socks are pulled up over the sneakers on the girl (whose name I forget... actually I don't know anyone's name in this picture, lol)

2nd row, left: rolled-up jeans, mismatched socks, oxfords, I think yes :D

Pic from Marie Claire

I really like this era in fashion but I can never identify which era it is. Help me out in the comments section?

Pic from Karmaloop

This is the perfect look for the LBD. It's not a plain LBD, but its detail is simple yet very chic. I would replace the peep-toes because I'm not a fan of peep-toe. I like her hair. If I can ever convince myself to stop trimming my hair every month, I think I'll go back to that length. I think I'll get there. If I don't, moms might just kill me. "I know you don't have magic non-growing hair!" Darn it, moms, I was really hoping that'd work on you... ;P

Pic from Fashionising

Those boots... I've been eyeing a pair like those since I saw this picture... which was long time ago, lol

Pic from Puma

Two words: Me + summer. I'm still mad at Puma for being out of stock by the time I brought my credit card to buy both of these -_-

Pic from Marie Claire

Too bad Allsaints is usually not within my budget. I'd probably shop exclusively there (okay, now I miss my hair again T_T).

Pic from Marie Claire

I'm now remembering an anti-harem pant tweet I wrote earlier this month. It still stands ;) Remember, these are inspiration pics.

OK, this post took forever (2 hours). Enjoy :)

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