#Fashion Killa

.head to toe. Top Shop hat, F21 overalls, thrifted camo jacket, H&M stockings, Steve Madden boots

As promised here is outfit number two that I shot while on vacation in Wisconsin. A few days before my trip I went thrifting in Brooklyn and found this amazing camo jacket for only ten dollars. What a steal! It's taken me so long to find a camo jacket that was fitting to my body. I love the features on this one in particular because the buttons in the back. When buttoned it gathers the fabric at the waist which then creates a slimmer silhouette. I love wearing oversized pieces but sometimes a girl needs to accentuate that waist right? =) 

I bought the cheetah print Forever 21 overall dress while I was at the Mall of America. I definitely like the selection at this Forever better than the one in Times Square. Surprising, right?!? I just hate the fact that the Times Square location has almost the same clothing merchandised throughout the store. I found the dress in the sale section and fell in love with it. The dress is quite short and probably appropriate for the beach. So until then I won't be wearing it until it gets warmer in the city. 

It's starting to get a little less chilly here and I'm hoping I can pack up my winter coat for good. Praying to the weather gods that they stop bringing this crazy cold weather!

\\ Orange Punch //

.head to toe. F21 plaid hi-lo top, Adidas gym shorts, Artizia camo windbreaker, F21 neckplate, boots

It's always this time of the year where I become so reflective and sentimental. Holidays just have that affect on you I guess. I've been so happy with the way my journey has played out. Life is so precious and every moment that I get to soak in knowledge and life I'm willing to go forth with it. My most favorite moments have been the times where I don't think. It's all about feeling every teensy sensation. Sometimes I catch myself being a bit emotional (especially on a train). And its mostly because of all the the small things. I have the most amazing people in my life. Every time I need anything - I can always turn to these people to shower me with words of wisdom. Words of encouragement mean so much to me. I don't know how I would of made it without a "you'll be fine", "if you need money I can help", "you're an inspiration to me", "don't change - you're perfect just the way you are" and my favorite "can I have your instagram life?".

If you ever get the chance - get off your iphone and explore your neighborhood. Find an exhibit. Crash a concert. These experiences have truly made me 10x happier. And always share your happiness with others. 

RISK TAKER : kimono love

.head to toe. zara kimono, top shop tank, zara skirt, forever 21 heels, celine sunnies

These images are quite different from anything I've shot before. I'm pretty happy with them! Sometimes I think it's crazy that people have the time to shoot an outfit for every day. Like what else do you do? But again I've always wanted to share with my family and friends what life in the city is like, how I've changed, what I wear, etc. In college I was always experimenting with my style and basically wear just about anything. I wasn't afraid. I miss that about me - being fearless. It's not to say that I'm not anymore.  I think I've simplified my taste a little. But I really want to have that fearless attitude again.

Anyways the back story to this shoot : Last year I met one of my favorite fashion inspirational bloggers, Genetic Boi. I remember logging into Facebook and seeing his name pop on my feed. One of our mutual Facebook friends had commented on his photo. I clicked on it and found out he moved to New York City (what a coincidence, I did too!). I was completely estatic. No one knows but I was always a fan of Quan long before his current blog. I use to follow him on asianavenue (popular asian website, kinda like myspace). But by follow - I would stalk his posts and images because he was always posting these amazing photo shoots with these photographer sisters. *Fast forward back to me surfing on Facebook* I added him as a friend and posted on his page saying how much he inspired me and I hope I would be able to meet him. He replied and said hopefully we would. Then a couple weeks later I was working (at Top Man) and I see this asian boy with blue hair(at the time Quan dyed his hair blue). I didn't quite think that much about it but I started to realize that he had the same physical features as Genetic Boi. And that is when I freaked out. He started to walk towards where I was standing and I just started screaming. He looked and me (thank god he recognized me or I would have been embarrassed) and started screaming too. I'm sure at that point he realized that I was the girl who had just written to him on Facebook a couple weeks ago. We both probably looked like the cute asian cartoon characters jumping for joy. HA HA. Since then we've become such great friends. I occasionally help shoot his outfits for his blog and if there is time he shoots me. I'm so grateful to have met Quan. He's such an inspiration to me because I feel like we understand each other. He has a dream and so do I. He needs support and so do I. He is often misunderstood and so am I.

*These images were shot in Summer. I no longer have long hair =X

OOTD: Tell me something I don't know

Here's yesterday's ootd. I didn't realize that I wore cheetah print two days in a row! lol I love Fridays cause I'm ready to hang out with my friends and grab drinks. Working all week can get stressful and boring. I met up with one of my great friends Felicia to catch up on some girl talk. We grabbed my favorite Vietnamese Tacos at Xe May Sandwich shop. They have the best viet subs too! The menu is reasonably priced. Try the HOG sandwich or taco if you ever get a chance to go. We also hit up the East Village and did a little thrifting at No Relation Vintage. I got my hands on some pretty good deals. Will instagram (zabbbeyyy) a pic later! Hope you all have a great weekend!

Crop Top: Forever 21
Skirt: Thrifted
Cardigan: Not sure where I got this cause I've had it for years.
Belt: Necessary
Shoes: China Town
Lipstick: Fairytale by Covergirl

OOTD: Cheetah-rrific

I haven't posted an outfit in like FOREVER. It's been difficult to find someone to take a picture of me simply because I'm often alone. (not in an emo kind of way) I've recently started a new full-time job. A regular 9-5 - corporate! It's crazy right? Anywho - now that I have a trusty co-worker to be my M-F photographer I should be pumping out more posts! No more excuses! lol

As for my job I our dress code is business casual. For me this is a big adjustment that I've had to get use to. The past few jobs I've had I was able to wear whatever I wanted. I did start out wearing more black, whites, and greys for the first two weeks but then I realized that was not me. I'm sticking with the rules but throwing in my personality. I mean half the time no one comments on my attire. So I'm going to keep pushing the boundaries ;)

Top: thrifted

Cropped Pants: Forever 21

Bag: thirsted

Shoes: China Town 

Rings & Earrings: Forever 21

Lipstick: Matte Lady Danger from MAC

OOTD: Stripe Crop Top + Red Skirt

Top: Papaya

Skir: F21

Tights: Duane Reade

Boots: Target

Runway Fever: Bowler hat

Ralph Lauren Spring 2011

A great hat can do wonders for an outfit. On this day I need one last *bling* (as I call it) to complete my look. A couple weeks ago I purchased this bowler hat for a Charlie Chaplin inspired photo shoot. Since it was just laying around I plopped it on my head and wah-la, MAGIC. Every where I went I was constantly getting compliments on this hat. It was so worth the purchase. Totally satisfied. The necklace is actually one from my Claire's video haul.

Crop top from F.21

Skirt from F.21

Necklace from Claire's

Combat boots from Target

Risk Taker: Statement Coats

Wanna make a statement? I know you do!

Toss your ugly beat up Fall jackets for these scene stealers!

This furry buddy is great for a cocktail event or event just a night uptown with the girls. I love the hints of green because it draws more attention to the fur. This is faux fur by the way! What I love about this fur is that you can pair it with just about anything.

Forever 21, Beaded Faux Fur Jacket, $42.80

Black never fades. I love the zippers! The details in this coat are so cute. Open or closed it won't even matter.

Forever 21, Moto Trench Coat, $34.80

This burnt orange coat is ADORABLE. This coat definitely makes a statement. Also a great conversation starter! I love the fact that you'll probably never find one just like this. This will be great with other layering pieces. I envision scarves and cardigans.

Forever 21, Poodle Knit Coat, $39.00

This two-tone wrap jacket reminds me of the Chanel Fall 2010 Ready-to-wear collection. It's cute and is perfect for any body type. Great print for the holidays. Pull out your booties and get a stomping.

Forever 21, Two-tone Wrap Jacket, $37.80

Okay so this last one isn't entirely a coat but it'll look good. I love the gold trim because it makes it look much more elegant. This is a great Christmas/New Year touch.

Forever 21, Gold Trim Jacket, $32.00