Sometimes the best statement to make is a simple one. This is why I love wearing bold colors in the evening when other people might go for black. Not only am I able to use pieces that have been relegated to daywear only, but I also love that bright colors always stand out in a crowd. So spice up your going-out get-up with unexpected pops of color!…Continue Reading
Boldly Back To School
We often associate the back-to-school season with autumn. I still remember the illustrated calendars we had in elementary school; September was the month of new books, pencils, and apples. But most of September is actually in the summer– especially here in Pasadena. Heading back to school (or work), for most of us, really means cutting short the season designed for lounging in the sun. No wonder we cope by looking forward to all the things that fall has to offer….Continue Reading
Denim, Yellow, and Red
When I embarked on Project 333, I had very few pieces on hand to start. Most of my things were in boxes and I was already using a restricted wardrobe. Naturally, I picked my best pieces and was determined to wear them all month long….Continue Reading
Petals and Pink in Pasadena
Here is my third outfit for my take on Project 333— Courtney Carver’s minimalist wardrobe challenge! Every few days I am sharing an outfit put together with the 11 items I selected for the month….Continue Reading
Project 333 Outfit #2 and Defining “Chic” for Yourself
I’m continuing my attempt at Courtney Carver‘s challenge for minimalist fashion– Project 333— by showing you the outfits I create out of the eleven pieces I selected. As you know, I have been downsizing my wardrobe this summer in order to move into a small apartment in SoCal. I must admit that it has been tempting to pair outfits in advance to see how many combos I can pull together, but my first advice from this project is: construct your outfits one day at a time!…Continue Reading
Wardrobe: Project 333 and the Challenge of Minimalist Fashion
There is nothing like packing and moving once every six to eight months to make us realize how much stuff we’ve accumulated. And yet, though I’ve packed, moved and stored every half year since 2010, I still have tons of possessions, and admittedly find myself eyeing more things. What is happening?!…Continue Reading
