Jerome Rousseau Juda woven bootie

Derek Lam beau heeled sandals (also here)

Giuseppe Zanotti Alien high heel peep toe bootie with zip (in olive)

Giuseppe Zanotti embossed-banded peep toe bootie

Givenchy zac woven open toe bootie 

Manolo Blahnik for Victoria Beckham Bellanto peep toe bootie

Winston Wolfe the royal with cheese open toe lace up boot

Givenchy zac woven open toe bootie 

Sportmax carlos boots

Givenchy dunke suede nappa shark lock bootie

Steve Madden dianna open toe bootie

It seems like I am always on the hunt for something. Since the beginning of the year, I have been causally looking for a pair of open-toe booties and haven't had much luck since I couldn't shake the lust of the Balmain booties.  I would love to add them to my shoe collection but I know my bank account would just judge me. Luckily since January there's been all sorts of new styles with happier price tags. I'm really loving Winston Wolfe's lace up boot that is awesomely named The Royal with Cheese. Also loving the idea Jerome Rousseau's woven as well as Derek Lam's perforated strappy assortment that cuts out the silhouette rather nicely. Givenchy in any which way and form is always a contender. Hopefully I can make one of these babies mine - soon. They would be the perfect styling combination with summer shorts.

pictures via tumblr and theyallhateus.com

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Last Saturday was quite possibly the most perfect California day to spend at the rooftop pool at the Thompson Hotel getting pampered by Joico, Olay, Ziba, Stila and Pivotal PR. At the 5th Annual On The Go Mother's Day Beauty Event, my sister and I seriously got spoiled for hours. We got our nails done by Q Salon (which magically dried in two seconds and still looks perfect), makeup touched up by Stila and eyebrows threaded by Ziba.

Always my favorite, Joico was demonstrating their amazing products by styling our hair. Celebrity Colorist and Joico's stylist George Papanikolas completely transformed my super straight hair to poolside appropriate beach waves. Sounds simple enough but no stylist has manage to accomplish this with such perfection. Pretty sure Joico's Dry Spray Wax and Finishing Spray had a little something to do with it too but they didn't have to convince me. I'm already a believer.

Olay was chillin cabana poolside as well showcasing their new goodies - the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream and the  Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye Cream and Lash Duo. I love how the duo includes eye cream and eyelash thickening serum - completely brilliant and exactly what I need. My sister and I also had our pic taken for the #OlayWowEyes app which sends pictures to a mega screen in Times Square. (You can do also do it from here!)

Aside from the pampering, it was so relaxing to just hang out, drink up tea infused cocktails from Owl's Brew by The Teaologist, munch on mini bites and chat with the celeb guests. Christina Milian, Nicole Murphy and others were there but I have to admit, me and the sis had the best time giggling with The Bachelor's Sean Lowe and his super sweet fiance Catherine Giudici. We had a hilarious conversation that ended with high-fives.

Thanks Pivotal PR for the good times!

all photos by my sister and I 

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Say hello to these new lovers! It's been a year or so since these Alexander Wang Danica pumps came out in the Spring 2012 collection and I haven't been able to get them off my mind (again) - especially since my search for white heels began. I originally wanted to buy them last year in black but I already bought a few pairs of shoes and a bag from the Spring collection and then, sadly they sold out. Kinda glad that didn't work out because I think the white version was meant to be.

I admit though I had my hesitations on white shoes. It has been over a decade since I've had a pair but my lust for all white everything pretty much took over - plus I had a thorough conversation with my fellow footwear designer Nalini that these aren't just any white heels. These are incredibly designed shoes with a one-of-a-kind patten and heel by Alexander Wang no less. You really can't say no to that or the fact they magically appeared on ebay in your size.

So here they are... exactly what I need to shake up my wardrobe.

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I've mentioned a few times (here and here) how I have been on the hunt for a long pencil skirt. Originally I was searching for a leather one but I just couldn't find one that fit me perfectly and ended up sending a few back. I decided that with summer just around the corner a jersey one could be a possibility too and finally found one on Asos that worked - and was a fraction of what I was going to spend in the first place. So here it is - a perfectly straight silhouette that I toughened up with a moto jacket worn as a top. (Jackets as tops work out perfectly on those in-between California nights when it's kinda cold but not really.)

Really diggin this fresh silhouette in my wardrobe - gives an updated feel to simple things like tanks and tees - and I think I am so committed to this shape that I already bought a second skirt that looks the exact same but is made in a neoprene-ish material. How can I say no to neoprene? Plus, this particular neoprene-ish skirt from H&M Conscious and was one the contenders during my skirt hunt over the last three months. I swore I saw it at my near-by H&M when I was still determined for a leather one. When I decided I neoprene would make me just as happy, I called to the store to put it on hold. The salesrep insisted they didn't have any skirt from the Conscious line and pretty much thought I was insane and seeing things. So when I found it, I had to have it second skirt or not. To that rude sales rep -  I told you so.

As for the action on my wrist, aren't they amazing? See it all here or go straight to the source.



outfit: asos midi jersey pencil skirt | minusey moto jacket | bracelets courtesy of Haati Chai | Alexander Wang Kylie sandals | H&M clutch

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Packages in the mail always make me smile - especially when it's filled with jewelry from Haati Chai. Designed by Stella Simona in Los Angeles, this stunning brand mixes modern aesthetics with styles from India - a fresh concept that makes me swoon. I'm not afraid to admit I was like a kid in a candy store when I was opening these boxes - could you blame me? Considering black is my favorite color, I LOVE the matte black chains on the bracelets and necklaces. Why hasn't this been done sooner - and more often?  The Khufu necklace contrasts the black with gold chains for a sharpness while the Sohrab, Ata and Meht bracelets has brass details of pyramids and oversized clasps that had just the right amount of cool. I'm quite fascinated with the Sohrab's perfect simplicity... that oversized closure is everything.

And then there is the Ahar necklace in which a delicate geometrical pendant is sandwiched between two crystal quartz crystals and juxtaposed with a heavy brass chain. I already have daydreams of styling this is several ways from casual all-black looks to sultry pencil skirt outfits. The Surya will play nicely with along...

Thank you Haati Chai for sending over such beautiful pieces! Can't wait to wear it all and show you... What's your fave?


P.S. Stay tuned for a giveaway with one of these pieces!

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