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    That Special Dress

    June 8, 2015
    Photos by Sarah Veyna and Ale Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Handmade Dress (Similar steal and splurge)
    Franco Sarto Strappy Stilettos (Similar here and here)
    MAC Lipstick in Russian Red (Lips)

     

    I took these outfit photos a few weeks back while my sisters and I were staying at the Madonna Inn.   Since I’ve only worn this dress a few times because I don’t usually attend events that require a formal dress code, I figured that our fancy room would be the perfect place to photograph it.

    What I like most about this dress is the beautiful sequins on the sweetheart neckline and the tulle at the bottom of the skirt, details which you can’t fully appreciate in these photos.This dress has a very special place in my heart because my mom made it for me about eight years ago so that I could wear it to prom. I didn’t want to wear the same dress as any other girl and I also wanted something that was vintage-inspired; because most dresses that fit this description were outside of my budget at the time, my mom got to work and created this dress for me. It means so much that she went out of her way and put in all this effort to make me feel like a princess for the night.

    Do you have any items in your wardrobe that have a special meaning to you?

    xoxo,
    Helen

     

    Outfit

    Vintage Plaid Skirt

    February 2, 2015
    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Forever 21 Clutch/Wallet
    Lace Peter Pan Collar Top (Similar here and here)
    Vintage Plaid Skirt (Similar here and here)
    Franco Sarto Stilettos (Similar here and here)
    This outfit is proof that you don’t have to spend tons of money to look like a million bucks. Believe it or not, this vintage skirt was only $3(a fact that I’m extremely proud of)! I purchased it two weekends ago when I attended a sample sale at Shareen’s Vintage with my friends Sara and Shantal. I had never been to one of these types of events before, and was surprised at how serious most of the women in attendance were about finding the perfect bargain; it seemed like most of the best items were claimed within a matter of minutes. Luckily for me, nobody else thought that this skirt was worthy enough to add to their wardrobe. I was immediately drawn to it because it is a piece that can easily be dressed up or down, and I think the plaid print on it is really fun and beautiful.
    The rest of the items featured in this post weren’t that much more expensive than this skirt. The peter pan collar top I’m wearing was less than $10 at a small boutique, and the shoes were marked down from about $100 to $35. My secret to finding good quality items for such low prices is patience and a little bit of research. I have been known to monitor the price of certain items for weeks until they go on sale, and I’m always on the lookout for promo codes. Every once in a while, I also stop by stores like Ross and Nordstrom Rack to check if they have any good deals; sometimes you have to be willing to search through racks and piles of random clothes and shoes in order to find something that is perfect for you. Even though my current shopping habits are out of necessity, I don’t think I’ll ever change; I just really enjoy the rush and sense of accomplishment of getting a great deal.

     

     

    I hope you all had a terrific weekend.  Mine was both fun and super productive. On Saturday I went to see the Hello!Exploring the Supercute of Hello Kitty Exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum, and it was awesome! I’m working on post for later this week so that I can tell you more about it. I also turned in my first grad school application. I’ve been talking about the process for months, so it’s good to finally feel like it’s coming to an end; I’m so grateful that I have so many supportive friends and family members that were willing to give me feedback on my application. I have to say that regardless of whether I’m accepted into a program or not, it’s been a very positive experience to take time to map out goals and think about the future.
    xoxo,
    Helen
    Outfit

    A Touch of Lace

    March 31, 2014

    Black lace dress

    Photos by Sarah Veyna

    Outfit Details:
    Black Lace Dress
    ASOS Leather Belt
    Franco Sarto Pumps
    JewelMint Bangle
    MAC Lipstick in Russian Red
    I wore this black lace dress to a friend’s wedding this weekend. It’s my favorite dress, and I wear it almost every time that I have a special event to attend. I just love the delicate lace detail on the sleeves and throughout the dress. I also love that when I wear this dress, I don’t have to put too much effort into dressing up. On this particular day, I just put on some red lipstick and a bangle around my wrist, and I was good to go.

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