RIP Daul Kim

This is heart wrenching, I pray she is finally at peace.

Happy Tuesday

Hello all. Just thought I'd add a quick post of my outfit today. The day was not too bad considering yesterday was quite cold. Today was still a little windy-obviously why Chicago is called the Windy City-but the temperature was comfortable. I wore my Tara Subkoff boots which are the most comfortable boots I own and it only took me about a year and a half to get them scuffed up just the way I wanted them. I paired them with my J Brand 10 in. skinnies and my Marlova draped back sweater. My face which is noticeably absent didn't look so great in the pictures so I decided to spare you all.

Today was my day off, so I spent the day with my sister doing sisterly things. By the way we watched a movie called Awake..............yeah, not really worth mentioning. Plus I managed to do some online shopping which is not necessarily a good thing. Other than that I just lounged around, ate and browsed the internet. More days should be like this.

Oh and thank you for the Belated Birthday wishes, they made me smile.

SHAME ON ME!!!!

Well it seems my previous post - promising to write more post and post more pictures - has yet to come into existence, until today of course. I feel like so much has changed. For instance I am a year older......yeah me!!! Also I have a great job and my future has never seemed so clear to me. Unfortunately there was a casualty, my camera has checked out....permanently. Which is another reason I haven't posted because I have yet to replace my camera, leaving me stuck with my crappy one. Also lately I've have been fortunate to snatch up some really great deal. But I also had to let some pieces go.

The first was the Azzedine Alaia that I sold and find that to be the biggest mistake ever. So if any of you come across a pair in a size 37-38 let me know. I'll owe you sooooo much.
(You can see how bad my camera is from the picture below.)

Second are the Nicholas Kirkwood Ankle Boots. I love, love, love, these boots but unfortunately they are a 1/2 size too small. I have the for sale here, so maybe one of you lucky, small footed readers can enjoy them.


I also want to thank all you readers out there who have sent me warm and kind messages. I appreciated them so much. Hopefully I can post more often, because I really do miss you all.

WHO WHAT WEAR MYSPACE MUSE - OCTOBER

This post is later than when it was posted but this is my Who What Wear Myspace Muse Interview from myspace.com/whowhatwear.

Monday, October 20, 2008

MYSPACE MUSE: KELLY!!

At WhoWhatWear.com, we work around the clock to provide you with the very best fashion content and satisfy your chic cravings. Every day we log the latest round of outfits worn by the world's favorite stylesetters, so that readers can see the latest and greatest trends the second they hit the runways of Milan or the streets of Manhattan. Our primary focus may be celebrity fashion, but we always find it refreshing to gain inspiration from other sources, notably, you dear readers! This week, take a look at one of our most recent inspirations: Kelly, 22, from Chicago, Illinois.

Who are your favorite designers It seriously varies from season to season. These past few seasons I've really liked Frida Giannini (Gucci), Riccardo Tisci(Givenchy), Stefano Pilati (YSL) and Alexander McQueen. They have really shined to me.

What are your favorite stores? Wow, everywhere. I hate to limit myself because there are so many great stores out there. But at the top right now are Shopbop.com, Intermix, and Saks. Between those three place I can find just what I need.

Who are your personal style icons? Oh.....Katherine Hepburn is definitely a top for me. She dared to be different and wore pants even when it wasn't the "in" thing to do. She was one of the original trendsetters. Carine Roitfeld is another style icon for me. She has this sensuality to her style of dressing, its so chic. And last but not least is definitely Mary-Kate Olsen. Not to seem cliche but she really owns her own style. It's young, it's edgy, it's her and I like it.

What are your favorite new trends? I have really fallen in love with Dolce and Gabbana's fall 2008. So for fall I've gotten a lot of tweed and herringbone pieces. Including a few chunky oxford that I got from Saks.

Do you have any beauty tips? To be honest I have a very simple trick. I don't really wear makeup unless it's a r-e-a-l-l-y specially occasion. My suggestion is just to drink lots of water. It's so good for your skin plus it's so much healthier than other drinks. Another tip is to always use a SPF face lotion, to protect your skin from the sun.

Right now every girl needs___? stylish coat. With fall here, I think its a necessity for every girl to have a really amazing coat. If you're going to dress fashionable you can't just throw on that same old peacoat from last year. You have to let your coat look as good, if not better than your outfit. My suggestion is to find a good tweed or herringbone coat because textures and prints are so much more fashionable than the average plain black jacket.

Where are your favorite places to go out? I love sushi, its simply delicious. So my favorite places to go out is Sushi Samba, which is simply gorgeous and Tamarind which has the most amazing and freshest sushi. If you're in Chicago you definitely should try them out.

What music is on your iPOD right now? Jet, I absolutely love their sound. I especially love the song, "Stand Up", its so empowering. Etta James, "At Last", hands down my favorite song of all time. Whenever I hear it, it gives me goose bumps. Cold War Kids, "Hang Me Out To Dry", their music is so random and unique. I love it! Oh and of course Maroon 5's Songs About Jane. "Secret", is my absolute favorite. It's such a sexy song.

What do you buy at the newsstand? Vogue (American and French), WWD, Elle, V Magazine. I actually have a problem with throwing them away. I always use them for references, plus I am really weird about testing myself on them to see if I can identify all the brands, ads etc.

Where do you go to stock up on great, inexpensive items? H&M. You can really buy some great pieces there. When I want to get more for my dollar, I definitely head here.

If you had $..1000 to blow on any one item for Fall what would it be? Ooooooh, I would definitely get the Yves Saint Laurent's Trooper ankle boots. I know they're a slightly awkward boot but I am in love with them. They are slightly over $1000 but I still want them.

What item in your wardrobe do you rely on during the Fall? Well, I know this may sound slightly strange but my black turtleneck is a big staple for me for fall. I love how they seem to make an outfit look more sophisticate. I have so many of the same turleneck its kind of ridiculous. I usually pair them with a pair of skinny jeans and boots or with a skirt and tights. They're so versatile and warm.
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Seriously Needed Update!!!

Hi to all. I have been such a terrible blogger lately. I haven't posted since October and I apologize. Life has been quite hectic lately, I have been interning as well as working and free time seems like a vague memory. But I do plan on posting more often, starting tonight. This post is slightly quick but I've only been able to sneak away on my lunch to use the computer. I've recently gotten some really amazing pieces that I can't wait to share. So you'll be hearing more from me later on tonight.

Chic Intuition Interview!!

The lovely ladies of Chic Intuition recently interviewed me, they are so nice and amazing so you all should definitely check out their site, its become a favorite of mine.

Chic Interview: A la Femme

September 15, 2008 Tags: Chic Interview

A little bit savvy, a little bit boho, and a little big gorgeous is how we’d describe our latest interviewee. Meet 22 year old Kelly who hails from the Windy City. Her love for fashion and design has evolved into a blog that spills her hopes and fashion dreams. Keep your eye out for this hot designer, we sure are.

Chic Intuition: We love hearing from fashionistas on how they started their blogs. Do spill please!

Kelly: Well, anyone who knows me, knows I talk A LOT. My family and friends can all attestto
having to listen to hours and hours of me talking about fashion, shopping, designers, etc. So I just decided to give them a break, but still have a release to talk about these things. I originally started chatting on fashion forums which is where I was introduced to the idea of starting a blog.

Chic Intuition: Now, we noticed that you sew a lot of your own clothing, and they are just fab. Do you see fashion anywhere in your future? And in what amount?

Kelly: Yes, of course, I love fashion and everything about it. I actually majored in fashion design in college. I would love to design for a fashion house, that would be simply amazing to me or even to create my own clothing line. I have even taken up wardrobe styling and am currently toying with the idea of adding Journalism to my major so I can possibly write articles for magazines. The jury’s still out though.

Chic Intuition: We sensed that you are quite the family girl. Do your mother or sisters have any influence on your style sense?

Kelly: When I was younger my sisters influenced my style, but as I’ve gotten older we have all just gravitated toward completely different styles of dressing. I still value their opinions but other than accessories our taste differs.

Chic Intuition: Anything you regret donning?

Kelly: Oh don’t make me say it. I cringe at the idea of me wearing those off brand “Manolo Blahnik/Jenny From The Block” boots. Yes I admit it, I was one of those girls to wear those boots and I loved them. But now as I look back I can’t help but say, “what was I thinking.”

Chic Intuition: Online shopping: addictive or annoying?

Kelly: Are you kidding….addictive. Oh I am a slave to 3:00 a.m. online shopping. Shopbop.com, tobi.com, and eBay.com have all fallen prey to my late night shopping addictions. I think I need help.

Chic Intuition: In your Gucci Fall 08 post, you managed to single-handedly transcend the runway looks into real life snapshots. How easy/hard for you is it to mirror fashion house trends?

Kelly: I guess its relatively easy. As I view a runway I mentally go through which items I have in my closet that flows with that collection. But then again, I am like a packrat. I still have clothes from when I was 12, I know scary. But that makes it so much easier to find pieces that fit into a collection when I have a large variety to choose from.

Chic Intuition: Scenario: your fave fashion house is closing down. What item of theirs would you scurry to save and why?

Kelly: Hands down Balenciaga’s harness boots from fall 06 and of course Chanel’s original quilted clutch. Both had big impacts on the fashion world. Chanel’s quilted handbag is always timeless. And of course Balenciaga’s sculpted harness boots (both ankle and knee high version) are simply amazing to me.

Chic Intuition: Finally, philosophical question time. How tight is too tight?
Kelly: I always do a pinch test, if there isn’t enough give in the fabric for a pinch then its too tight.

*Images courtesy of alafemme.blogspot.com. Graphics courtesy of Chic Intuition Inc.

WHO WHAT WEAR

Hey, I am pleased to say that I have recently been featured on Who What Wear September Muses. Thank you guys for your comments!!

W Magazine : HAMMAM

Kate Moss is simply amazing in this Hammam editorial styled by Alex White simply amazing. If ever you wondered just how she reached her supermodel status, there are photos such as these that remind you why. When my eyes first met with these photos all I could think of was how simply amazing these movements are. Not only did Kate Moss make this editorial but a team comprised of Alex White-the stylist and Mert Alas&Marcus Piggot-photographers brought it all together.......Stunning