Happiness Winner: Outfit of the Day

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Green Day

We Chicago-ians like to go all out on St Patrick's Day and dye our river green! No worries, it is a bio-degradable coloring substance, so it doesn't really make river any more dirtier than it already is.

The only green I could find in my closet was this teal-ish cardigan ... Hey, teal is a type of green or blue, no?

Top: Nordstorm Rack, Cardigan: Wet Seal, Belt: J-Crew Factory, Jeans: Levi's, Boots: Kohl's, Gloves: Target, Bracelets (which you can't see): E-bay

Linkin' up with Get Your Pretty On, Plane Pretty, Watch What I am Wearing, My Style, Your Style, Monday Morning Gossip!

Until next time,
Be Inspired, Stay Inspired!

More Mia...

Labels:Chicago,Outfit of the Day,Personal Photography,Personal Style | 2 comments

Monday, March 11, 2013

Beaches and Stars

Top and Skirt: Hand-Me-Downs / Boots: Kohl / Blazer: H&M / Gloves: Target / Bracelets: Gift and Ebay / Earrings: Target / Tights: Nordstrom Rack

The other day, I took my brother to see the beach nearby. It was freezing and we were the only people there! I love beaches in freezing winter, may be because then I can have the whole beach to myself! Yes, I am selfish that way. :p The beach was beautiful and oh the waves were humongous!

Linkin' up with #YoloMondays, Sunday Style at Plane Pretty, My Style Your Style, Watch What I Am Wearing, Get Your Pretty On , Thrifters Anonymous, Casual Friday at Two Thirty Five and Monday Mingle!

Until next time,

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired!

Labels:Outfit of the Day,Personal Photography,Personal Style | 2 comments

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

"Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing.” —Alexander Wang

My amazing grandma sewed this top for me!

Actually, she designed and sewed each and every one of my birthday outfits till my 15th birthday and all of my knitted sweaters are her creations.You can say that she likes to feed me and dress me! :)

And oh do you see that chain necklace?

It's not a necklace, but two of my bracelets linked together! *I am just so proud of myself right now..:p*

It's my very first time linkin' up with Kati from Incorporating Color! So here I go ..

The Good

I just bought tickets for the Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat game on the 21st Feb! My brother will be visiting me for couple weeks, and I thought what can be better than takin' him to a live NBA game?!

The Bad

I am not where I wanted to be with my review/studying for two BIG combined exams I have next week. *Pouts*

The Ugly

Umm ... let's just say that those NBA tickets cost me fortune!

Today I am linkin' up with these lovely ladies: Watch What I am Wearing, My Style Your Style Link Up, Casual Friday Link Up, Sunday Style at Plane Pretty, The Good The Bad and The Ugly!

Until next time,

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired!

Labels:DIY,Family,Fashion,NBA game,Outfit of the Day,Personal Photography,Snow,Winter,Yellow | 1 comments

Saturday, January 26, 2013

"I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn't itch."- Gilda Radner

You heard that right!

I base my fashion on what does not itch, hurt, stop me from breathing ... you get the idea?
Not the one to deal with the breakin' in period.

Linkin' up with My Style Your Style, Two Thirty Five, Get Your Pretty On!

Until next time,

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired!

Labels:Comfort,Fashion,Jeans,Nude Heels,Outfit Ideas,Outfit of the Day,Pearls | 1 comments

Thursday, January 3, 2013

"I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes." - Yves Saint Laurent

... I don't think I need to say anything more; YSL said it all!

by happiness-winner on Polyvore

Linkin' up with Life Is A Runway today!

Until next time,
Be Inspired, Stay Inspired ...

Labels:Ballet Flats,Fashion,Inspiration,Jean Jacket,Jean on Jean,Outfit of the Day,Red,Ruffels,Tuxedo Shirt,White Shirt and Blue Jeans,YSL | 0 comments

Monday, December 3, 2012

"I've got spots; I've got stripes, too.” - Ani Difranco

I was..

while prepping for my exam, so I decided to take a ~~quick~~ break and make a blog post!

Here's another outfit post for you'll .. very simple and casual. :)

Top: Gap ($5), Skirt: Pitaya ($4)

Alright, it's time for me to hit the books again ...

Linkin' up with Real Girl Style!

Until next time,

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired ...

Labels:Casual,Clothing,Fashion,Gap,GIFS,Medical School,memes,Outfit of the Day,Payless,Pencil Skirt,Pitaya,Stripes | 0 comments

Saturday, December 1, 2012

“I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” Maya Angelou

Shirt: Thrifted by Express (similar)

Trousers: Hand-me-downs by Express (similar)

Believe me, it was not intentional ... I actually just realized, ~~while I was writing this pos~~t, that my whole outfit was from Express. :p

Leavin' ya all with this very cute and funny video .. I hope it brings smile to your face, cause it for sure brightened my day!

Linkin' up with Thrifter's Anonymous!

Until next time,

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired ...

Labels:Business,Cute,Express,Fashion,Formal,Funny,Inspiration,Outfit of the Day,Smile,Thrifted | 0 comments

Sunday, November 4, 2012

"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it." — Diana Vreeland

I survived...well sort-of... the first quarter of medical school! Whew, that was something ...

I started really strong, but can't say the same about the end. :(

However, I do think I have figured out a study style that works for me and now I just gotta stick to it!

For the meantime, I am on vacation ... yes, you heard it right ... vacation! :)

I have a week to be lazy, sleep-in, read blogs, read books (non-academic of course :p), run ... yep, I am one of those who consider running a FUN activity ... and may be make few more posts.. may be. :p

Well, here is an outfit I wore not-so-long ago.

Best thing about this outfit are the precious gems that I found in my local antique/thrift stores:

Square Scarf ($4) and Tweed Jacket ($7) by Talbot!

I am really digging thrift shoppin' and have not bought anything (for myself) from a department store or for full price for last 5 or so months.

I think I am allowed to call myself a proud thrifter now! Won't ya agree?

Linkin' up with Casual Friday and Thrifters Anonymous!

Until next time,

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired ...

Labels:Clothes,Fashion,Gems,Medical School,Outfit of the Day,Square Scarf,Thrift,Tweed Jacket | 0 comments

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

"Totem poles and wooden masks no longer suggest tribal villages but fashionable drawing rooms in New York and Paris." - Mason Cooley

Tribal print ✔

Pop of color ✔

Neutral color ✔

Combination of the three ✔

I would say I am all set for the Resort 2013 tribal trend! :) I might not wear this dress on a cruise ... but for sure will be wearing it with legging(s) and a trench coat throughout otherwise very cold, dark, and neutral winter.

Today, I am linking up to Real Girl Style!

Until next time,

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired!

Labels:Clothing,Color your Winter,Fashion,Outfit of the Day,Resort 2013,Tribal Trend | 3 comments

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

"My mom would put me in these preppy little suits and slick my hair to the side. I have these baby pictures of me where I'm this little preppy kid with a sweater tied around my neck." - Alexander Wang

When I was little, I insisted on having outfits that matched my mother's. My favorites were those that were made using the same fabric as my mother's outfit. My mother didn't slick my hair to the side, but put them in either pig tails or "princess Leia buns". Yep, "princess Leia buns"!

And I wore my sweater around my waist, not my neck ...

However, I still like to think that I was a little "preppy" princess. :)

Until next time,

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired ...

Labels:Clothing,Fashion,Outfit of the Day,Preppy,Square Scarf,White Shirt and Blue Jeans | 0 comments

Friday, August 31, 2012

Midi It Is!

Midi's are prefect for those chilly summer days ... light enough for summer and long enough to keep those gorgeous long legs free of goose bumps!

Here are some alternatives:

Midi, Top, Sandal

Until next time ...

Be Inspired, Stay Inspired!

Labels:Affordable Alternatives,Clothing,Fashion,Midi Skirt,Outfit of the Day | 0 comments

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Shades of Royal Blue & White Amidst Nature!

The weather was amazing, and we had to make the best of it. So the Boy and I headed to a local botanic garden!

This garden made me fall in love with nature all over again ...

Top: Boxy Long Sleeve Chiffon Shirt from Express (alt)

Bandeau: Lace Bandeau from Victoria Secret

Bottom: Shorts from BCBG (alt1, alt2)

Cross body Bag: Urban Expressions

Sandals: Old (alt)

Earrings: Old from F21(alt)

If you are ever in the area; i.e. north suburbs of Illinois, make sure to take stroll through Chicago Botanic Garden!

PS: I got those white shorts for $15 dollas ... did you really think I would pay the full price for them? Oh no^hell! :p

Until next time,
Be Inspired, Stay Inspired.

Labels:Chicago Botanic Garden,Clothing,Day Out,Fashion,Nature,Outfit of the Day,Personal Photography | 0 comments

Monday, August 20, 2012

Got My White Coat On!

“The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.”
--Jonas Salk, MD

August 10th 2012 marked the beginning of a very demanding but rewarding journey for me. I am officially a medical student and a step closer to achieving my dream of becoming a successful physician!! :)

Here's to lifelong learning ...

Dress: old from F21 (alt)

White Coat: courtesy of my awesome medical school :p

Heals: Report Footwear

After a long year and a half of sentencing, it was time for this dress to see the sunlight! :) Oh and these heals, I got them for mere $20.00 (vs $90.00) from Hautelook .. *smug face*

Sharing it with the one I know will always have my back, my ah-mazing padre! :)

Until next time ...
Be Inspired, Stay Inspired

Labels:Beginning,Dream,Fashion,Goal,Medical School,Outfit of the Day,White Coat | 0 comments

Monday, August 6, 2012

I wear my blacks with browns!

My cousin and I have spent past few days walking around Chi-town; riding CTA trains, sightseeing and eating at la famous restaurants. I moved to suburbs of Illinois last year, but thanks to my somewhat busy schedule ~~and somewhat lazy attitude~~, didn't get much sightseeing done last year.

Good thing, I have at least four more years to see this city inside out! :)

Harold Washington Library ✔