Lookbook: Abstract Skirt

I've had this skirt for the longest I can remember. At the time, I was really attracted to the print when I saw it, but not quite sure how to wear it, yet I bought it anyway. Just like most of the clothes and stuff I own, it took me awhile before this skirt saw daylight.

I've previously worn this skirt in one of my previous lookbok post (by the way, I'm just thinking "what the heck was I thinking wearing that before?" And then I shake my head).

Lookbook: Aqua Pants and Floral Blouse

No tripod pictures today! So for this post, you'll get to see red bricks as my background.

So last Friday, I had a mini pow wow with some lovely fashion bloggers.  But I'll save our shenanigans that day for my next post. For now, here's what I wore that day.

Lookbook: Purple Skirt and Zebra Print

The way I dress up for work and the weekends is almost night and day. I work in a pretty conservative environment, so my usual attire are slacks or pants and maybe occasionally wear a skirt. Although we don't really have a dress code, I try not to roll to work in sweats ever.  Ever since this new position, I've realized that taking the time to dress up for the day can help with how you feel for the rest of the day. Wearing slumpy clothing makes me feel... well... slumpy.

Lookbook: Chambray and Pleated Skirt

This look might look somewhat familiar, since I did post a look that looks similar to this. But I decided to take out the pleated skirt again.

Lookbook: Waffle Knit Sweater and Waxy Pants

Hi. I hope you guys haven't forgotten about me!

I haven't been posting my outfit here just because I was trying to figure out the picture taking ordeal on the weekdays. I finally decided to make use of my balcony and tripod. The answer has always been outside.

Lookbook: Inspired by the Boys + Review: Aldo Lapilio Loafers

I have been on a lookout for loafers. For some reason, I really like their look despite it having that masculine look and feel to it. It's kinda like my whole obsession with oxford shoes.

Lookbook: My Favorite Things

This post gets two outfits of the day since I had forgotten to post yesterday's outfit since I had fallen fast asleep right after my workout class. But I'm really glad that many of you do appreciate my outfit posts. It really motivates me to put together better outfits at work.

Yesterday's Outfit

Cream 3/4 laced sleeve, H&M

Plaid jacket, BCBG

Brown shorts

Ruffled brown sling back, no namer (buy similar here)

Pearl-clustered necklace, Forever 21 (buy similar here)

Today's Outfit

Taupe crew neck 3/4 sleeves, H&M

Abstract printed skirt, Forever 21 (buy similar here)

Black tights, Forever 21

Oxford heels, H&M (buy similar here)

Shell buckle belt, Urban Outfitters

I know my outfits are not too weather appropriate for a January weather, but I'm just relishing this awesome weather right now. But I really love this skirt. Every time I wear it, I always get compliments about it.  And the necklace is just so pretty that it dresses up any outfit. Oh, and by the way, I got the strappy sandals for $10 in at Santee Alley in Downtown LA. What a steal! Too bad it nearly caused a broken back when I almost slipped with these heels on. The things we do for fashion.

Lookbook: Pencil Me In

Everyone is probably really jealous of us right now. Second week in a row of awesome weather. So I decided to wear a skirt today.

grey off-the-shoulder studded jersey dress, Forever21 (buy similar here)
black pencil skirt, Charlotte Russe (buy simlar here and here)
black cable knitted short-sleeve cardigan, H&M (buy similar here, here, and here)
black belt, Betsey Johnson (buy similar here)
black pointy-toed pumps, BCBG girl (buy similar here)
dangling ball earrings, Forever 21 (buy similar here)


No outfit of the day yesterday since I stayed at home the whole day. Cleaning and organizing my life in teeny box. I couldn't stand having too many papers laying around so I had to do something about it.

So for this outfit, I tucked in my off the shoulder dress in my pencil skirt. I could wear the dress on its own, but it wouldn't really be appropriate for work. And since it was too warm for anything long sleeves, I decided to wear my short sleeved cardigan.

As you can tell the Betsey Johnson belt made another appearance. I really love this belt since I can resize it to whatever length I want. It's the perfect belt for petite girls. I can wear it on my hips or my waist and it'll stay. More belts should be created like this. I'll have a review of the belt later on.

I'm currently trying to edit my O2B2 video right now, and I'm hoping to get it published for tomorrow's post. You definitely want to stay tuned for that because it's seriously makeup galore!

Lookbook: LBD - My Laced Black Dress

Aside from having a little black dress, all girls should own a laced black dress. Nothing defines feminity more than a laced dress. Depending on how you wear or accessorize it, a laced dress can be either sexy or demure.

H&M laced black dress; Forever 21 khaki cardigan; vintage belt; bangles from H&M; Kimchi Blue (Urban Outfitters) flats

Have I told you lately how much I'm loving California weather right now? I swear, only in LA can you have summer in the middle of January. It's such a luxury to just bask under the sun and not have to worry about if I had layered enough to keep me warm before leaving the house. Having the sun out after having 30 degrees of cold weather and non-stop heavy rain coming down is a really nice change. I'm a big pansy when it comes to cold so anything below 50 degrees is considered freezing for me. But hooray for warm weathers for allowing me to dress up like this more often.

So today, I decided to wear my "LBD" to work. Since I'm working in an office setting, I can't be dressed as if I'm going to the club. To tone it down to something more appropriate, I threw a loose khaki cardigan on top and cinch my waist with a thin belt. I opted for brown just to break the the black theme a little. I also wore black tights since the length of dress is above my knees and I didn't want to show too much skin. For my footsies, I'm wearing flats today to keep it simple and because my legs are still sore for days after taking workout classes lately.

I also kept my accessories simple by just wearing two bangles on one arm. Although it's not the most practical thing to wear because of the noise it creates, and not to mention, the bulkiness of the bangles that makes it difficult to type on the computer, the bangles complete the look for me. I just have to take it off when I'm just working in my area.

So, do you think this ensemble is work appropriate in a business casual setting? Yay or nay?

Lookbook: The Journey to a Better "9 to 5" Look

So far, I've been two for two on my outfit of the day post on Twitter (follow me @yummie_bitez).

I've already expressed how I'm making an effort to dress better at work. I guess you can say it's some what of my resolution for the year. You see, I kinda have this problem where I save, save, save all the new clothes that I got until I forget about them (saving for a different day, saving for a special occassion, etc.). I'm always complaining to myself that I have nothing to wear... even with stacks of clothing in my closet. Most of you can sympathize with me on this, but since I'm cutting down on the shopping, I have to work with what's in my closet for now (oh the horror of not being able to frivolously shop).

So in case you've missed my first two posts on Twitter, here they are. Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures, as I took them using my prehistoric iPhone.

Monday:

bebe stripped mesh top with Forever 21 tank underneath; Betsy Johnson belt, Zara pants in gray; Bandolino black pumps


Tuesday: 


Forever 21 blue ruffled short sleeved top; H&M cropped 3/4 sleeve cardigan and necklace; Banana Republic brown belt and slacks; Bandolino kitten heels sling backs


The thing with today's outfit, I would have never really thought of pairing blue with brown. I don't know why, but I just wouldn't before. But while I was waiting for my gym class last night, I was reading GQ magazine (yes, the dude magazine), and they said that if guys were to wear a blue suit, always match it with brown shoes (like a coffee like brown), to bring out the blue in the suit.

So this morning, as I was in a hurry, I found out I only have my brown pants available, I looked for a dark blue top that I have... and what do you know, it actually looks pretty good. So thank you GQ magazine.

By the way, when I rolled in this morning to work, my top wasn't actually tucked in. Before I took that picture, I even hesitated if I should post it up because the outfit looked so frumpy. This top is one of those really loose almost baby-doll like tops. But tucking in my top or blouse made a whole difference in the world. My outfit was more polished with a simple effort of tucking it in. 


I guess posting up outfits does help. So far these two days (even though it has only been two days), I've been more inclined to dress a tad better than I usually do. Especially because I'm trying to make it a habit of posting whatever I'm wearing that day. It also helps me see what works and what doesn't. Not to mention, actually wear the clothes that I already have and learn how to be creative with it.

We'll just have to wait and see how good of a mixer and matcher I am.