I was relegated to wearing this old H&M sz 4 (yes, 4...it runs so small) bandage dress plus black ankle booties.
My glamorous bff doing her thing:
Taupe OTK boots (sadly, not pictured) topped off her lovely ensemble:
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Showing posts with label Life with PAG. Show all posts
Life with PAG: Fashion Thursdays (and meeting IamKhatu)
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of watching my friend model at a local swanky hotel. That afternoon, I peered into my closet and was suddenly alarmed - I had nothing fabulous to wear. As I am aging, long gone are the days of partying past 2am on weeknights. My wardrobe has slowly been whittled down to about 90% professional attire, plus some casual stragglers. There's no excuse for this tragedy...I hope to infuse some fun pieces into my wardrobe this year.
I was relegated to wearing this old H&M sz 4 (yes, 4...it runs so small) bandage dress plus black ankle booties.
The fan corner:I also had the pleasure of meeting up with IamKhatu. If you haven't checked out Khatu's blog yet, you're in for a treat. She wears delightfully trendy outfits and is a testament against the excuse that tiny ladies have a harder time being fashion-forward. I was blown away to see how petite she is in real life. The photo above is us kicking our shoes off to compare height (I was in 4" booties, and she, in 6" platforms). Being that I'm 5 feet tall, dare I say Khatu is 4'10" or below?
Khatu talked about how a lot of her clothes are still big for her, but it's all in how you wear the garments, stand, and carry yourself. She also does a lot of DIY alterations. Below is her trademark strong-shouldered coat from Zara that is big on both of us. The coat is undoubtedly wearing me and swallowing me up, versus Khatu who is wearing and rocking the coat.
I was relegated to wearing this old H&M sz 4 (yes, 4...it runs so small) bandage dress plus black ankle booties.
Life with PAG: Fashion Thursdays (and meeting IamKhatu)
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of watching my friend model at a local swanky hotel. That afternoon, I peered into my closet and was suddenly alarmed - I had nothing fabulous to wear. As I am aging, long gone are the days of partying past 2am on weeknights. My wardrobe has slowly been whittled down to about 90% professional attire, plus some casual stragglers. There's no excuse for this tragedy...I hope to infuse some fun pieces into my wardrobe this year.
I was relegated to wearing this old H&M sz 4 (yes, 4...it runs so small) bandage dress plus black ankle booties.
The fan corner:I also had the pleasure of meeting up with IamKhatu. If you haven't checked out Khatu's blog yet, you're in for a treat. She wears delightfully trendy outfits and is a testament against the excuse that tiny ladies have a harder time being fashion-forward. I was blown away to see how petite she is in real life. The photo above is us kicking our shoes off to compare height (I was in 4" booties, and she, in 6" platforms). Being that I'm 5 feet tall, dare I say Khatu is 4'10" or below?
Khatu talked about how a lot of her clothes are still big for her, but it's all in how you wear the garments, stand, and carry yourself. She also does a lot of DIY alterations. Below is her trademark strong-shouldered coat from Zara that is big on both of us. The coat is undoubtedly wearing me and swallowing me up, versus Khatu who is wearing and rocking the coat.
I was relegated to wearing this old H&M sz 4 (yes, 4...it runs so small) bandage dress plus black ankle booties.
My glamorous bff doing her thing:
Taupe OTK boots (sadly, not pictured) topped off her lovely ensemble:
Life with PAG: Seven confessions
A while ago I was tagged by Kileen to do a 7 confessions post. I usually don't participate in tags or share uninteresting personal information, but I've really really enjoyed reading everyone's confessions posts and learning more about my fellow bloggers. So...here goes:
1. I moved 6 times during my childhood. From China, to PA, NJ, VA, NY, OH, then to MA. It was hard to make and keep close friends in school and I don't wish to subject my future kids to that.
2. I like some really gross foods (like offals! lol). We had a good twitter chat going about this : )
3. I used to dabble in piano and had a secret YouTube channel. By Asian piano standards, I'm awful. I like playing Asian love songs.
4. I skipped 5th grade and missed the birds and the bees talk in health class. Why did it have to be that year?
5. Sometimes I believe in fate. My boyfriend of 6+ years and I grew up on opposite coasts and applied to a myriad of colleges, but we both narrowed it down to the same top two choices. We ended up choosing the same one and I met him my first day of school!
6. I think the best gift my parents ever gave me was a humble beginning.
7. I had a small "business" in high school sewing clothes & handbags for classmates. My senior year was spent furiously sewing in the basement! I even had to go to the ER after sewing my finger to a garment, lol. Some dresses that I made for proms (don't laugh!):
1. I moved 6 times during my childhood. From China, to PA, NJ, VA, NY, OH, then to MA. It was hard to make and keep close friends in school and I don't wish to subject my future kids to that.
2. I like some really gross foods (like offals! lol). We had a good twitter chat going about this : )
3. I used to dabble in piano and had a secret YouTube channel. By Asian piano standards, I'm awful. I like playing Asian love songs.
4. I skipped 5th grade and missed the birds and the bees talk in health class. Why did it have to be that year?
5. Sometimes I believe in fate. My boyfriend of 6+ years and I grew up on opposite coasts and applied to a myriad of colleges, but we both narrowed it down to the same top two choices. We ended up choosing the same one and I met him my first day of school!
6. I think the best gift my parents ever gave me was a humble beginning.
7. I had a small "business" in high school sewing clothes & handbags for classmates. My senior year was spent furiously sewing in the basement! I even had to go to the ER after sewing my finger to a garment, lol. Some dresses that I made for proms (don't laugh!):
Next I am tagging a few of my fellow fashion / beauty bloggers. I know they usually don't participate in this sort of thing, but nosy me would like to learn more about them: Alterations Needed (I'm re-tagging you!), Frmheadtotoe, Coastalpolitan, and Kechiko.
Happy Thanksgiving to my US readers!
Life with PAG: Seven confessions
A while ago I was tagged by Kileen to do a 7 confessions post. I usually don't participate in tags or share uninteresting personal information, but I've really really enjoyed reading everyone's confessions posts and learning more about my fellow bloggers. So...here goes:
1. I moved 6 times during my childhood. From China, to PA, NJ, VA, NY, OH, then to MA. It was hard to make and keep close friends in school and I don't wish to subject my future kids to that.
2. I like some really gross foods (like offals! lol). We had a good twitter chat going about this : )
3. I used to dabble in piano and had a secret YouTube channel. By Asian piano standards, I'm awful. I like playing Asian love songs.
4. I skipped 5th grade and missed the birds and the bees talk in health class. Why did it have to be that year?
5. Sometimes I believe in fate. My boyfriend of 6+ years and I grew up on opposite coasts and applied to a myriad of colleges, but we both narrowed it down to the same top two choices. We ended up choosing the same one and I met him my first day of school!
6. I think the best gift my parents ever gave me was a humble beginning.
7. I had a small "business" in high school sewing clothes & handbags for classmates. My senior year was spent furiously sewing in the basement! I even had to go to the ER after sewing my finger to a garment, lol. Some dresses that I made for proms (don't laugh!):
1. I moved 6 times during my childhood. From China, to PA, NJ, VA, NY, OH, then to MA. It was hard to make and keep close friends in school and I don't wish to subject my future kids to that.
2. I like some really gross foods (like offals! lol). We had a good twitter chat going about this : )
3. I used to dabble in piano and had a secret YouTube channel. By Asian piano standards, I'm awful. I like playing Asian love songs.
4. I skipped 5th grade and missed the birds and the bees talk in health class. Why did it have to be that year?
5. Sometimes I believe in fate. My boyfriend of 6+ years and I grew up on opposite coasts and applied to a myriad of colleges, but we both narrowed it down to the same top two choices. We ended up choosing the same one and I met him my first day of school!
6. I think the best gift my parents ever gave me was a humble beginning.
7. I had a small "business" in high school sewing clothes & handbags for classmates. My senior year was spent furiously sewing in the basement! I even had to go to the ER after sewing my finger to a garment, lol. Some dresses that I made for proms (don't laugh!):
Next I am tagging a few of my fellow fashion / beauty bloggers. I know they usually don't participate in this sort of thing, but nosy me would like to learn more about them: Alterations Needed (I'm re-tagging you!), Frmheadtotoe, Coastalpolitan, and Kechiko.
Happy Thanksgiving to my US readers!
Life with PAG: NYC Weekend Part I
I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend! It was unseasonably nice in the Northeast and I relished every minute of it, shopping and eating my way around NYC. Our hotel was right in Times Square which is jam-packed 24/7. We both look miserable below lol (promise that was not the case!):
Sat began with brunch at Cafe Habana. We had huevos rancheros, pollo verdes (pulled chicken braised in tomatillo salsa over corn tortillas and black beans), a side of chorizo sausage and Mexican hot chocolate. I never know the difference between egg styles...these came sunny side up and were unsettling in my tummy (never again). Over easy is the way to go.
Broadway in Soho is my favorite area to shop, as it boasts a TopShop, Zara, Uniqlo, F21, two H&Ms, and much more...
Scored these olive lizard-embossed Tory Burch revas at Bloomingdales. At checkout, the SA and I were equally surprised to find out they were on sale for $160 retail $235 plus 20% off for F&F. I haggled for another 10% off as these were the floor model. I avoid the regular leather revas as they scuff way too easily. I have patent ones which have held up decently and I had been eying the reptile-embossed leather ones for a while.
Earrings ($22) from the Young Designers Market (thanks seejessicago for the tip!) and overpriced rings from Topshop (used my student ID tho for 10% off...shh). Also picked up a little something for my secret santa recipient.
Met up with an old friend later and couldn't resist having some sliders & sangria at The Meatball Shop. They have a menu that you write on and create all sorts of combos with (pork, beef, chicken, etc meatballs and about 5 kinds of sauce). My fave was classic beef with spicy meat sauce.
Wine in Little Italy with some cali friends who were also visiting. I couldn't get over the fact that we were dining al-fresco in the midst of November!
Around midnight we hit up the 53rd and 6th Halal cart (open til 4am...amazing). There was a super long line although the same company had a second cart open 10 yards away with no line at all.
While walking around earlier that day I caught a whiff of deliciousness and my nose led me to this cart. We had just eaten but I was giddy to come back later.
$6 gets you a combo plate (big enough for 2) with chicken and lamb over yellow rice with some pita slices and salad. The white (yogurt?) sauce makes the meal and although it looks gross in photos I lapped it all up....friggen delicious.
More pics to come, including when I got to meet two super gorgeous / smart girls who are fellow bloggers! Have any of you New Yorkers or visitors hit up the above places? Let me know what you think or if you have tips & rec's to share ; )
Broadway in Soho is my favorite area to shop, as it boasts a TopShop, Zara, Uniqlo, F21, two H&Ms, and much more...
Around midnight we hit up the 53rd and 6th Halal cart (open til 4am...amazing). There was a super long line although the same company had a second cart open 10 yards away with no line at all.
$6 gets you a combo plate (big enough for 2) with chicken and lamb over yellow rice with some pita slices and salad. The white (yogurt?) sauce makes the meal and although it looks gross in photos I lapped it all up....friggen delicious.
More pics to come, including when I got to meet two super gorgeous / smart girls who are fellow bloggers! Have any of you New Yorkers or visitors hit up the above places? Let me know what you think or if you have tips & rec's to share ; )
Life with PAG: NYC Weekend Part I
I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend! It was unseasonably nice in the Northeast and I relished every minute of it, shopping and eating my way around NYC. Our hotel was right in Times Square which is jam-packed 24/7. We both look miserable below lol (promise that was not the case!):
Sat began with brunch at Cafe Habana. We had huevos rancheros, pollo verdes (pulled chicken braised in tomatillo salsa over corn tortillas and black beans), a side of chorizo sausage and Mexican hot chocolate. I never know the difference between egg styles...these came sunny side up and were unsettling in my tummy (never again). Over easy is the way to go.
Broadway in Soho is my favorite area to shop, as it boasts a TopShop, Zara, Uniqlo, F21, two H&Ms, and much more...
Scored these olive lizard-embossed Tory Burch revas at Bloomingdales. At checkout, the SA and I were equally surprised to find out they were on sale for $160 retail $235 plus 20% off for F&F. I haggled for another 10% off as these were the floor model. I avoid the regular leather revas as they scuff way too easily. I have patent ones which have held up decently and I had been eying the reptile-embossed leather ones for a while.
Earrings ($22) from the Young Designers Market (thanks seejessicago for the tip!) and overpriced rings from Topshop (used my student ID tho for 10% off...shh). Also picked up a little something for my secret santa recipient.
Met up with an old friend later and couldn't resist having some sliders & sangria at The Meatball Shop. They have a menu that you write on and create all sorts of combos with (pork, beef, chicken, etc meatballs and about 5 kinds of sauce). My fave was classic beef with spicy meat sauce.
Wine in Little Italy with some cali friends who were also visiting. I couldn't get over the fact that we were dining al-fresco in the midst of November!
Around midnight we hit up the 53rd and 6th Halal cart (open til 4am...amazing). There was a super long line although the same company had a second cart open 10 yards away with no line at all.
While walking around earlier that day I caught a whiff of deliciousness and my nose led me to this cart. We had just eaten but I was giddy to come back later.
$6 gets you a combo plate (big enough for 2) with chicken and lamb over yellow rice with some pita slices and salad. The white (yogurt?) sauce makes the meal and although it looks gross in photos I lapped it all up....friggen delicious.
More pics to come, including when I got to meet two super gorgeous / smart girls who are fellow bloggers! Have any of you New Yorkers or visitors hit up the above places? Let me know what you think or if you have tips & rec's to share ; )
Broadway in Soho is my favorite area to shop, as it boasts a TopShop, Zara, Uniqlo, F21, two H&Ms, and much more...
Around midnight we hit up the 53rd and 6th Halal cart (open til 4am...amazing). There was a super long line although the same company had a second cart open 10 yards away with no line at all.
$6 gets you a combo plate (big enough for 2) with chicken and lamb over yellow rice with some pita slices and salad. The white (yogurt?) sauce makes the meal and although it looks gross in photos I lapped it all up....friggen delicious.
More pics to come, including when I got to meet two super gorgeous / smart girls who are fellow bloggers! Have any of you New Yorkers or visitors hit up the above places? Let me know what you think or if you have tips & rec's to share ; )
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