Beautiful, Bold, Brocade

Top (Mama Nguyen's Vintage), Brocade Pant (7 For All Mankind), Heels (Steve Madden), Purse (Badgley Mischka), Necklace (Saks Off 5th)

What's better than retail therapy to relieve stress during exam week, am I right ladies and gents? So during my "session", I wandered into the White Room at Hudson's Bay and found these beautiful brocade pants. I instantly fell in love with them and quickly made a purchase - no questions asked. The color pairing of these pants allow the print to appear more subtle from afar making it versatile. And if you haven't noticed by now, versatility is an important purchasing factor for me. Especially because I've been leaning towards adding more classic pieces to my wardrobe versus fast fashion. Even if it means spending a little bit more money for the quality considering I'll be saving money in the long run.

Ps. I actually paid $50 for these pants instead of $200 (no shame here)! Who else loves a good deal?

xoxo,

Theresa Thuy

{photos by rscajuguiran}

A Pop of Print

If you were to compare my older sister’s closet to mine a couple years ago, you would have noticed that hers is filled with vibrant colors and different variations of prints. As for mine, I might as well have been named “Plain Jane” since I always played it safe by shopping for neutral tones and solid colors. I’ve sort of envied her and my younger sister (who has followed in her fashion footsteps) for being so bold with their fabric choices and accessories. Although over the years, I’ve learned to draw some fashion inspiration from their wardrobes and it has encouraged me to incorporate more bold colors and prints into my outfits.

Therefore, I now say with confidence that there’s nothing I love more than a good ornate print. Whether it’s of fruits, interlocking chains, or animals – a bit of print is guaranteed to provide visual interest and make your outfit pop!

Midi Bodycon Dress (Topshop), Scarf (Thailand), Suede Heels (Steve Madden)

Have a wonderful Monday!

xoxo,

Theresa Thuy

{photos by rscajuguiran}

Prom Fever

Jacket (Nom De Plume by YAYA), Bustier Top (Bebe), Skirt (H&M), Clutch (BCBGeneration), Heels (Steve Madden)

With prom season just around the corner, I was inspired to put together an outfit catering towards a 'prom look'. For those that haven't found your perfect prom dress yet, have you considered putting one together yourself? For example, as I did with this outfit by pairing a bustier top with a skater skirt (not too bad, right?) By putting together your own prom dress, you can reassure yourself that you won't be stuck with a dress worn only once. Instead, you can recycle these pieces for a different outfit which means you'll get your moneys worth! Wouldn't you agree?

Happy first day of Spring everyone :)

xoxo,

Theresa Thuy

{photos by rscajuguiran}