"Almost Victorian"

One of the spring trends that you need to be on the look out for is the Victorian trend.  High necklines, bows, puffy big sleeves and ruffles are some of the key elements of the said trend.

As soon as I saw this top, I was immediately in love with it!  I've always been into lighter, flowy and sheer fabrics.  The voluminous sleeves are my favourite part of the top.  It's floral fabric is a great addition to the perfect spring top.  I downplayed the look with distressed denim and over-the-knee-high suede/leather boots.  

Photography Credit: Michael Abella & Kevin Ao

  

White & Nude Shades

I would choose whites over black any day.  The opportunity of accessorizing is endless using this hue.  In this case, I wanted to highlight layering of bracelets and necklaces.  I have always been into dainty gold necklaces.  As soon as I saw these cute  "On the Mark" and "Heart" necklaces from Stella & Dot, I had to purchase them in a heart beat. :)  Both are delicate and feminine which what I look for in a necklace. The bracelets on the other hand are made of gold and leather.  The chunkiness add a unique and edgy character to them.  I wanted to use all white on one arm and a punch of blue hue on the other.

"On the Mark" and Heart from Stella & Dot

I chose this cotton white top with a delicate embroidered lace detail of flowers at the end seam, top from David Bitton.  I finished off the look with a pair of laced up shoes from Aldo Shoes.  I've been obsessing over cross bodies bags for a while now so I chose this Siracusa PM from Louis Vuitton  (purchased in LV Flagship in Paris last year) which puts together the whole look.

My favourite part of this top is the intricate, feminine, dainty embroidered lace detail at the bottom.  

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Buffalo David Bitton Sleeveless Tops

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Hello, Summer!

I can't believe summer is already here.  Sunshine has been good to Vancouverites and I mean SUPER good with drenched-in-sweat type of weather.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw locals sporting in their summer clothes without a sweater or some sort of long sleeves.  Since I've been fortunate to have sunshine this long weekend, I figured why not have a shoot in down town?  So I did it and was really happy with how they turned out!

I have this High Low Tunic from Zara since like last year.  Underneath, I am wearing a bandeau and a pair of nude shorts to keep the look tasteful.  For the accessories, I wanted to add an accent colour of Red Wristlet  from Dooney & Bourke to make my look more interesting. Finally, I'm using a weave like leather booties from  Aldo.

Photographer: Michael Abella

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Accessories of Note

Bag:  Dooney & Bourke Wristlet

Shoes:  Weave-like Booties

Horeshoe Juicy Couture Necklace

   

Dainty

Nothing beats an awesome hot weather in Vancouver.  The sun, good company, neighbourhood walks, beaches and most of all summer clothes! Yeah, I have finally worn this dress tucked away in my closet since ages.

This Mauri & Billi dress was a great find! Who would have known Wreck Beach at U.B.C. has vendors stationary and strolling about?  Nonetheless, I'm glad I found this particular area at the beach.  Mauri & Billi has dresses and tops that are made from gorgeous fabrics made in India with an affordable price... can't wait to go back this summer just to shop! LOL

Gorgeous fabric made in India.

Love the fishtail hair style!  

Hair & Make-up done by Yves

Loving the fresh & natural look of my make-up :)

Accessories of notes: 

Nine West gold sandals, Marc Jacobs bag, Michael Kors watch, Michael Kors bracelet

It's Peachy Kind-Of-Day!

The weather has been cooperating with us here in Vancouver.   Lately, it has been so warm that I actually had to wear shorts today! :)  (bye bye rainy days!)  I took advantage of the  sunshine and came up with a summer-feel photo shoots. Yay! Let's just hope the weather will remain like this all through out this week....

Peach-Colored make up to go with the theme of my look :)

Outfit: High Low Top from Top Shop (bought from London), Kamiseta Shorts (bought from the Philippines), Forever 21 Shrug  and Nine West peek-a-boo shoes, Watch and Bracelet by Michael Kors