How to Mix Prints: Spring 2012

The Outfit

Target feather top

J Crew skirt

The Accessories

Vintage quilted crossbody bag

Forever 21 flats

Random bracelets galore

The Grade

A

The Commentary

As fall quickly approaches, I wanted to share one of my favorite summer outfits. Couldn't believe the luxe-looking drape and print of this top when I found it at Target. $19. Want to live in it.

Mixed it with the little dotted skirt I nabbed at the J Crew outlet. The reversed out look is mixed prints perfection.

Still haven't mastered mixing prints? Get on it. It's a trend that's STILL all over the spring 2012 runways at NYFW.

Vivienne Tam

10 Crosby Derek Lam---new line I'm LOVING

The Inspiration

 

Fashionista Cooking

The Scene
Freaky Friday again. Which means I cooked again.

Tonight's recipe Miso-Soy Glazed Salmon. The delish little dish Peach whipped up for my mom during our March trip to NYC.
























Tonight's liquid courage: tequila.































Final product: another Mr. Diabolina pleaser. Yay me!
























Thinking I'll have lots of time to practice my cooking when my mom has her surgery. We're thinking early December. She'll be in the hospital about 4 days. Recovery is a couple of weeks. I'll likely take a leave from work...

Life is a blur right now. Apologies in advance for falling way way behind on the blog.





The Outfit
Madewell jeans
Thrifted turtleneck
Behanz Sarafpour for Target jacket

The Accessories
Nordstrom rack heels
Chanel bag and earrings


The Grade
Pass





























The Commentary
No fashion mojo this morning. Freaky Friday, remember ;)


Kept things simple with black pants
















































































































































































And a black jacket. Chose the neutral shoes and top because I just wanted to blend in today at work. Get out of there in one piece and hit the weekend. Misson accomplished.

The Scene
After a week of 16 hour days, Mr. Diabolina got today off. And what did he do most of the day? Work. Poor Type A baby. He is under so much pressure. Thankfully, he is a shark and it sounds like the case is in the bag. All the hard work will be worth it soon.





Convinced him to head to the USC v. Cal game in the evening. Tailgated with Chowmein and her Jean Bean. Talked about Obamarama joys and Prop 8 woes. Such a mixture of gladness and sadness around the last week's events.







Ran into Big Fucking Asian at the stadium and also caught up with one of our undergraduate favorites, Mr. Annenberg. He manages to be one of the sweetest yet snarkiest men on earth. Love him.




Unfortunately USC missed an opportunity to wow tonight. Boo. Left before the blahness ended. Were exhausted - Mr. D from the week's work stress and me from the political rollercoaster of the last few days. Concked out by 9. I hate old fart Saturdays.




The Outfit
USC tunic
Forever 21 leggings and wrap sweater


The Accessories
Chanel bag and sunglasses
Louis Vuitton earrings and Me & Ro necklace
Loeffler Randall for Target flats
Claire's headband

The Grade
O for Old Fart Alum


The Commentary


Chowmein said with my sweater/Chanel bag/gold flats combo I looked like the fancy but elderly lady that sits next to her in the stadium.


Please. I think the outfit without the sweater isn't as granny...right? It's actually like something the young kids nowadays wear, no? Plus what grandmother do you know rolls with a Mickey's?






I mean I know I am not 21 anymore but this outfit could be hep. Something one of those high school musical chickadees - whose names I refuse to learn on principle - might wear.

Me thinks the Chanel bag is what ages the look. I always blame it on Chanel. Question: do you think Chanel leggings would scream old lady too??? Or just Euro trash ;)


SO DEAR GOD, have you seen this two-in-one Chanel optical illusion? It's name: the Portobello. Price: $3K! TO DIE FOR! I had forgotten about it for a few weeks. Then Chic Intuition reminded me. F.







Best female fashion today.




Best male fashion/dimples/flirting through a chain link fence award.








All I know is that Trojans - whether old or young, gay or straight, black or white - FIGHT ON!!! That's what we all have to do.

The Scene
Today we went to see a homeopathic doctor who comes well recommended by a friend. We are told he believes most things can be treated naturally. And since my mom and I have always been open to alternative medicine, we figured why not. There are alot of things that Western medicine can't explain so anything is worth a try.

The doctor today doesn't think my mom needs surgery. After giving her some tests, he believes the tumor is actually a cyst caused by head trauma at some point in her life. He also focused in on her emotional state quite a bit.

Think we will rely on western medicine for her treatment. But don't think it ever hurts to get a different perspective. It was definitely an interesting experience.

After the appointment, we had dinner at St. Jude's. She's been amazing over the last month. So supportive. I am lucky to have her.

Invited Chowmein and her babies over too.

Figured nothing perks my mom up like gorgeous children. YAY! No need for me to get pregnant ;)




Mr. Chicken Nugget and I are soooo excited about Saturday's big Pac Ten/Big Ten match up. He showed me what he plans to wear! Love that kid!

And tho Bana can sing along to the fight song, she was far more interested in showing me her array of shoes. Ah, a lady after my own heart.


Wonderful glimpse into the weekday routines of two dear friends and their beautiful baby dolls. At one point, I even got in on the mommy action. Put on a puppet show for the kids. A super sweet one.





The Outfit
H&M lace top
Robert Rodriguez skirt

The Accessories
Forever 21 sunglasses and necklace
Marc Jacobs bag
Loeffler Randall for Target flats

The Grade
A

The Commentary

Built the outfit around this gilded lace top with scallop edges. Rediscoverd in my closet. Bought it 7 years ago. In Paris. At H&M. With St. Jude. Loves being able to say that!



Was inspired to don flirty lace by my visit to Prada this weekend.





LOVING Linda Evangelista in this season's Hitchcockian ads.

And now that I've seen these flower shoes in person I need them more than ever. F. Would go perfectly with today's outfit.




Am a bit obsessed with this RR skirt. Keep dreaming up new ways to wear it.

Love how it can be dressed up or down based on the top and accessories. Think today's look was pulled together but kept casual by the flats. A bit sheer for work but oh well.




Here are some lace options dancing in my head for fall. Definitely want to pair it with leather. And seriously considering lace stockings. Maybe in burgundy. YOW!




For a more sublte take, Katie's ballet slippers would be ADORE.










And well this "lace" Prada bag would be THE crown jewel of any fall wardrobe.














Maybe I'll put in a call to Miuccia. See if she can help a sista out.