fashionmonth

i would love to go to school (in the mainland) dressed like this.

rag&bone FW10

pretty minimal.

I came across CALLA digging through Alexander Wang's background (because I HAVE to know all about my favorites, of course). Apparently the designer, Calla Haynes, collaborated on designs for prints with big-name-designers such as Alexander Wang and Erin Fetherston. She worked under Olivier Theyskens at Rochas and Nina Ricci for almost five years which clearly shows through in her work. I love how I can see her style of prints within her own work mimicked throughout Alexander Wang's seasons where he included tweed and marble prints. For more information go here! I'm totally going to start braiding my hair that way now. New outfit post coming soon, I promise!

minty fresh

I'd like to conduct a room in mint green christian louboutins.

photo cred: inside amlul's closet

element of color

During this winterbreak I had the opportunity to collaborate with a good friend and style another photoshoot! It was amazing! I was inspired by an editorial that photographer David Bellemere had shot and wanted to put together a concept that really exploited Hawaii's beauty as well as the local fashion we had to offer. The end result was... well you can see for yourself. I'm super happy and super proud of the team we put together. Thanks Justine(model), Toni Farley(make-up and hair), Shannon (photog assistant), bambooksky ( providing wardrobe), and shirakiphoto(photog) for the best experience ever. I can't wait to work on my next projects! HAPPY 2010 EVERYONE!

Sorry for the crappy quality. For the full high res pics, please go here.

christmas wishlist

It's that time of the year when every blogger posts one of these.

Why is it necessary? Possibly because the longer we stare at it, we're able to convince ourselves the price is worth it and that it's a good investment.

a SLR camera for LIFE.

a tabletop sewing machine also for LIFE.

alexanderwang brenda bag because i can't live without my crossbody bags.

been wanting this one 4ever. ray-ban clubmasters

marcbymarcjacobs standard full zip wallet. current wallet is generic and 5 years old.

the sartorialist book by scott schuman. good reads.

by corpus velvet blazer with moto zip detailing. i love multipurpose clothing!

bamboo sky harem pant and tapered leg trousers because i am in need of good office pants.

knitting needles so i know how to make stuff like THIS!!!

in addition (with no visual hints):

-an assortment of tanks and tees of varying levels of sheerness and length.

-Winston oil paints for creating beautiful masterpieces

girl crushing on

sasha pivovarova for her exquisite modeling abilites.

karlie kloss for her death stare.

lara stone for being fearless of her curves.

natalia vodianova for her angelic face and piercing blue eyes.

anja rubik for her sassy sexiness.

natalie portman for her intelligence and beauty.

freja beha erichsen for her bad boy/ass attitude.

dree hemingway for her killer jawline and great genes.

fashiongonerogue

pretty punky.

I know I'm finally joining the body jewelry bandwagon but hey I'm in Hawaii, we're a little (A LOT***) behind on everything especially fashion trends. I might even be a little too ahead of myself on this one maybe??.... NAHHHHHH. fashiontoast's rumi neely wears these things so well. and park & cube girl has an awesome little DIY tutorial for this one, which I'll probably get around to doing.... never. Anyway, here's a little lookbook of all of Litter SF's freakin awesome jewelry line which I have always admired, especially the leg chain garters (HOT!). Totally DIY possible, I think. Who says punk can't be pretty?

Litter SF

please forgive me.

Ok, ummmm all i can say is I'M SO SORRY, PLEASE FORGIVE ME! Laziness, fashion month (which I hope you all followed on Style.com), thanksgiving eateries, halloween craziness and work have kept me in a state of frenzy. Yes, laziness drives me into a crazy state. But fear not, I have continued to keep up with my share of daily blog reading list, magazines, etc... and I have a whole bunch of inspiration and creativity to share with you.

All my latest obsessions are scattered below in no particular order because I absolutely love it all. Hopefully I can make up my absence with an uber long post. Besides work, I've been giving a shot at some styling working with a photographer friend who is beginning to introduce himself to the fashion photography world. Who better than to help him out than someone obsessed with clothes? ME :D... ok, annoying, moving on... it's only the beginning so try not to be too harsh (I'm openly sensitive about what I'm doing yet I'm curious to see the response. hehe). Looking forward to projects during Christmas time! Got some new outfits too. Woo! K, I'm turkey-stuffed. Will be knocking out in 5...4...3....2.... zzzzZZZz.

gaga had pink hair right...?

work uniform

do a little jig!

photo creds: fashiongonerogue/style.com by tommy ton/

influence&stardolls/shirakiphoto.com

in the fitting room wearing Elizabeth & James, T by Alexander Wang, & 3.1 Phillip Lim

went to work in: gray blazer from fred flare, random white tank, snakeskin print skirt from Melrose boutique, Circa Joan & David oxfords