GIVE ME PLATFORMS...or give me death.
my name is LEI ANN. i'm a hawaiian-born bostonian. SHOES are my life.
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i know…i know. halloween is fast approaching, so it was *inevitable* i would (not on purpose) create an orange & black outfit. to be honest, this cardigan kinda looks more “camel” in real life than orange. no excuse…*sigh*
rue 21 print sundress
evie orange cardigan (via temple rummage sale)
rodarte for target leopard bow belt
gold circle necklace (via global thrift)
jeffrey campbell nude wedges
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just a normal working day…i look more biz casz today than my usual edgy girly. gotta switch it up sometimes :)
thrifted express animal print dress (via global thrift)
black tights from some copley mall store
brass & crystal necklace from ebay
modern vintage mary jane platforms
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whoa…don’t my eyes look demonic in this shot? oh well, must be because halloween is just around the corner. i have a choice of going to a masquerade ball (fancy dress up ball gowns) or a regular ol’ costume party next weekend. i still don’t know which to go to, although i am leaning towards ball gown dressing…heeheehee. whatta big surprise :)
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soooo…i still can’t figure what kind of animal print this dress is. definitely some kind of big cat, but dots too small to be leopard, not quite the color of cheetah. weird…oh well, generic animal print it is!
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thank goodness leopard print & military style are still on trend this fall. i bought tons of that stuff last year, so i think i’m good (for now…hahaha)!
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guess yesterday’s neutrals were just too plain for me…kicking it back up a notch with the vibrant colors today :)
forever 21 color print & black dress
target black puffed sleeve cardigan
belt from a russian store in barcelona
hello kitty silver pendants & chain
turquoise skullduggerys & china black jade bracelets
bebe leather sandal ankle booties
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i think i’m getting better at eyeing things in my size & knowing if they fit or not. since i got this skirt at one of the swapaholics’ clothing swaps, i didn’t try it on, but it fits oh so nicely. not too tight & a nice A-line drape.
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just like
the entire fashion worldyou, i too have been obsessed with the miu miu S/S 2010 clothing & shoes that feature the sparrow print. there’s just something so crisp & clean, so familiar, yet entirely new about the silhouette. so, when i found this bird print dress for a fraction of a miu miu dress…i was all over it, likea hungry kidme all over cake!bird print dress: h&m
cardigan: express
origami crane earrings: majenta designs
espadrilles: christian louboutin
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my
firstthird attempt at a fishtail braid which after googling instructions (gawd how i love the internetz for instant information), i found out was pretty easy to do…just meticulous & time-consuming than the standard kind. i usually leave my long hair down & then always just have a band on my wrist ready for a quick & dirty ponytail, so i was surprised i actually “styled” my hair today just for work.
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speaking of this bird print, i have some other miu miu “inspired” things going on (ooooo…do i smell a DIY in the works?) hopefully, that will come to fruition soon. unfortunately, i always start projects with such vim & vigor, but then am over it so quickly…leaving half-done tasks all over the house. putting it out there will hopefully get my lazy ass in gear.
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crappy photo alert! it’s been a rough day. i got back yesterday from spending xmas with my in-laws in PA, then worked all day today & now it’s late & i’m hungry for dinner! you *know* it’s frigidly cold & windy out if i’m wearing pants, however, just had to highlight my final rodarte for target find!
vintage blouse: via sister thrift
pants: isaac mizrahi for target
leopard print belt: rodarte for target
boots: jeffrey campbell x LF
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over the past few days, i’ve hunted 5 target stores in 3 different states for this leopard print belt. it’s become somewhat of an *obsession*…the belt itself is super-cute, but nothing to type home about. *however*…it’s the principle of the thing. plus…don’t the mix of leopard & floral prints look great together?
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since i’ve hunted high & low for these belts…needless to say, i cleaned this particular target out of all their belts. so, i have some extra for sale. i hate the fees that ebay & paypal charge. that’s why the price of all the rodarte stuff on ebay now is so inflated. if you’re interested in a belt (or maybe even a leopard print dress or sequin ribcage dress) that’s not outrageously priced, hit me up via email (to the right) & we’ll chat :)
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isn’t this the coolest print? i love peonies…the flower & any kind of peony design. i even got one of these cool cotton blouses in a yellow/beige print as well. don’t we all do that? when you love something, gotta buy one in every color!
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well, got the outerwear on. time to head out!
coat: forever 21
gloves: thrifted from ebay