Sissy and I had oodles of fun shopping today. We started the trip at American Apparel, then visited the rows of vintage shops on Houston’s Montrose area. Afterwards, tired from all the shopping, we visited Boheme for some yummy cocktails and Saag Paneer. Well…really it was because my hubby, who I somehow talked into going with us, got tired of waiting around for us at the stores. There’s very little that good food and drinks can’t remedy hahaha.

Outfit Combo (on me): dress from Banana Republic, leather jacket from Romeo and Juliet Couture, canvas bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs, sunglasses from Proenza Schouler, oxford heels from Michael Kors.
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If you haven’t noticed from our previous posts, we love blazers! It is a staple wardrobe item and definitely makes any simple outfit look that much more sophisticated. All these basic pieces are clothing items that I’m sure everyone has in their closet, paired with a blazer they all look that much more business-y. How are you mixing up your basic pieces?

Outfit Combo: blazer: Zara, shirt: H&M, jeans: Joe’s Jeans, shoes: Zara, necklace: Tiffany & Co., sunglasses: Marc Jacobs and bag: Fendi
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I am super excited to get to spend time with my sister this week. My sister, resident graphic illustrator for Mimi and Chichi, lives in Los Angeles (a.k.a. Hipsterland). So it was unsurprising that her favorite clothier is the very 80’s American Apparel.

High waist 80’s pants are not usually my cup of tea. But she pulled it off so well that it made me want to give the pants style a try. I loved it! This weekend’s sisterly bonding time will definitely include a trip to American Apparel for some high waist pants and oxford flats!

Outfit Combo (on me): shirt from H&M, vintage scarf, pants from American Apparel, shoes from Michael Kors.
Outfit Combo (on my sister): clothing from American Apparel, shoes from Repetto, vintage Coach bag.
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Missed out on Black Friday? Get on the Cyber Monday train! I had tons of fun shopping with Heather a.k.a. GeeketeBits, but I know that staying up from midnight to 8:30 a.m. to shop is not everyone’s cup of tea. But don’t fret — Cyber Monday is the answer for those of you unwilling to deal with the crazy shoppers (read: Heather and I) on Black Friday.

Check out the Cyber Monday deals that we will definitely be taking advantage of.
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I love my UGGs—they are the ultimate comfy go-with-everything boots. My trusty grey Bailey Button goes well paired with shorts when the weather is just getting a bit cold in the fall. They also look great paired with skinny jeans and heavy jacket in the winter time.

I used to be afraid to wear my UGGs out even when its a only bit rainy out, thinking that water is like Kryptonite them. But I found out during a recent trip to rainy Portland that they are tougher than they look. Although I don’t recommend that you start running through puddles and tread snow with them, it’s not the end of the world if you get your UGGs wet or dirty.
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On a beautiful autumn Sunday, we walked in the park and eat lunch outside! This is the way every Sunday afternoon should be. I defiantly love weekends that you never want to end. Makes me wish I didn’t have to work for a living. But alas, how would I pay for all the shoes and handbags if I didn’t. Back to the grind!

Outfit Combo: scarf: Asos, shirt: H&M, jacket: Joe’s Jeans, leggings: Forever 21, boots: Sesto Meucci, bag: Gucci and sunglasses: Burberry
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My fashion love affair with the bow tie continues. I love to try out different outfit combos to pair them with. I recently found these awesome inexpensive cuffed herringbone shorts from Old Navy and I was dying to try them on. Unfortunately, the place where I work has pretty conservative, albeit casual, dress code. Since wearing them to work is out of the question, I figured an after-work happy hour at Hotel Havana‘s Ocho Lounge is the perfect opportunity to test out these babies. Plus having multiple outfit change in a day makes me feel like a celebrity—haha!
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This outfit resembles a great mix of hard and soft textures. The leather jacket combined with the leopard print shirt give off a hard rock vibe, while the flowiness of the shirt brings about a bit of softness. Partner all that with the caution signs everywhere and I just feel like ‘Honey Badger don’t care’. What are some of your favorite looks to mix?

Outfit Combo: shirt: Forever 21, skirt: ModCloth, jacket: Zara, booties: Elizabeth and James, bag and sunglasses: Gucci
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Here is another glamorous look using the sweater-dress seen here. What can I say, when I love a piece of clothing, I really do wear the heck out of it. The key is to mix it up or it will look like you are wearing the same thing over and over.

Outfit Combo: dress (worn as skirt): TopShop, skirt: Forever 21, shoes: Manolo Blahnik, clutch: Boutique in Austin and sunglasses: Burberry
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There’s nothing worse than coming to a party and then seeing someone else wearing your same outfit, right? That’s why more often than not, I prefer to do my clothes shopping online. Not only do I get to avoid the dreaded mall crowd, but I’m also able to find brands of clothing I won’t likely find at the local mall. Motel Rocks is a great example of this. Granted, shopping lesser-known brands online will not guarantee that you’ll be safe from wearing the same outfit as another girl in the club, but it will certainly decrease the odds.

I love the unique sexy styles of motel dresses. Many of their dresses has interesting intricate details on the back—so you can be sure your exit will be as captivating as your entrance. Read more to check out my Motel Rocks dress picks.
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I love blazers—it’s my favorite work “uniform”. If you’re going to guess what I’m wearing to work tomorrow, it’s a safe bet that a blazer will probably be part of the outfit. A few days ago, my co-workers asked me for a recommendation on a place to buy blazers. I checked my closet and realized that almost all my blazers are from Zara! They have tons of style at very reasonable prices.

Outfit Combo: necklace: Kenneth Cole, shirt: Banana Republic, skirt: Marc Jacobs, blazer: Zara and booties: BCBG
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This weekend has been one of the best weekends ever. I got to see the Tim Gunn in the flesh!!! He is probably the nicest celebrity I’ve ever met (although I should caveat that the list is not long). He even said that I was stylish. Understandably, that left me with an un-erasable smile for the rest of the weekend.
I’m on the first few pages of his book, Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making It Work, where he mentioned the importance of courtesy and good manners. I’m loving Tim Gunn more and more as I’m reading this book!
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