October 31, 2012

an ella moss anniversary


On a sunny Saturday this past weekend, I finally made it over to Fashion Island in Newport Beach to celebrate Ella Moss's one year boutique anniversary. I direly missed the open aired shopping center with its koi pond, Le Pain, and superbly designed stores. Ella Moss's gorgeously girly boutique was tucked into the center of the hub, drawing you in with its shiny chandeliers and delicate gold framed entry. I wish I had more pictures of the store itself, but you can see some pictures from their store opening here. During their anniversary bash, I had the luckiest chance to meet Pamella Protzel-Scott, the creative director and one of the founders of Ella Moss herself (Ella comes from her nickname!). She generously gave me a tour of the store and showed me some of her favorite pieces from the collection (all the dresses above), which was greatly inspired by - isn't it obvious? - the Great Gatsby! That alone sold me. Anything fringed, beaded, and 20s-inspired can't keep me away. I just had to try those dresses on and I had so much fun in their beautiful dressing room. I noticed there was so much attention to detail not only in the collection, but also in the presence of the boutique the clothes were housed in. The feathery accents of the dressing room walls were either of rhinestone or felt (or something fuzzy), so I couldn't stop touching the walls. Anyway, it was so hard to choose between the dresses, but I finally landed on the black beaded dress. It's something great for the holidays and easy to dress up or down. But now looking back on the photos, I'm dying to go back for the fringe and the dainty lace...

dresses:
Tiara Beaded Dress
Marlowe Fringed Dress
Swiss Dot Dress (similar top here)




October 30, 2012

shiny things


My undying penchant for shiny things has led me to my next object of metallic fascination. It is the icy blue tint of this Stylestalker moto jacket that keeps me staring down at it, which obviously shows in my pictures (sorry). It's one of those ways I found to inject some fun into an otherwise dark, winter-y outfit.  Though I'm definitely not complaining at all about this slender dress from BLQ MKT. I love the statuesque silhouette and the high slit in the back rather than in the sides that's so prevalent right now. I'm keeping an eye out for more winter appropriate dresses, which require being backless and long in my book. 

I'm still getting used to my new DSLR, which has been a very satisfying splurge in my life, thus the blurriness in some of the photos during picture-taking hours of low light. But I can't wait to share more pictures and perhaps even videos here! I'm still thinking about my potential Halloween costume, got ideas?


jacket: Stylestalker (similar herehere)
dress: c/o BLQ MKT
heels: ASOS 




October 29, 2012

instagram mondays


1. new bedside arrangement
2. MINKPINK party with Natalie
3. truffle beet salad at Umami Burger
4. with lovely Amy at Ella Moss 
5. trying on favorites from Gatsby-inspired collection at Ella Moss
6. get this chocolate now
7. Me and sis in pretty Ella Moss dressing room (both in Gypsy Junkies dress and shorts)
8. my nighttime view



October 26, 2012

Dee Elle Dress Giveaway

blazer: Sway (very similar here) dress: Dee Elle tights: Urban Outfitters shoes: Steve Madden (love this version) lips: MAC 'Retro'

Yesterday was the first time in a long time I got to play around and add more elements to a dress; got me that much more excited to wear dresses on chillier days instead of last resorting to jeans. Now the hunt is on for tights of all prints and textures. And metallic anything. Can't do without shiny things right now. 

Giveaway time! You can win this beautiful, holiday dress I'm wearing from LA designer, Dee Elle. Enter below for a chance to win:

1. Like Dee Elle on Facebook
2. Follow Dee Elle on Twitter
3. Follow Dee Elle on Instagram
4. Follow Honey & Silk on Google Friend Connect
5. Leave a comment with name and e-mail

Giveaway ends November 9th. Good luck!

Winner is Ashley Udoh! Congratulations! Thank you everyone for entering. 


October 25, 2012

currently lusting for...

Opening Ceremony

3.1 Phillip Lim
Dying over these sophisticated beauties to wear for my next trip to New York in a couple weeks. I learned the hard way that my feet don't stand a chance in any sort of heel in the concrete jungle where feet go to die. 

October 24, 2012

draped


I will always have an obsession - a weakness - for dresses that focalize on what I consider the most captivating part of the body. This charming little dress grabbed my attention with its soft, iridescent champagne tone and a simple twist of the straps in the back, making it no less than intriguing. Sometimes it's the most basic piece along with subtle but effective shifts on details that can fascinate more than something loud.


dress: Nasty Gal
shoes: ASOS (similar)


October 23, 2012

chasing shades


Took advantage of the perfect in-between weather this past weekend, appropriate enough for the debut of my long-sleeved dresses. Plus my trusty little hat has finally made it to the blog! This little guy puts the finishing touch a top any outfit where my egregiously long hair just doesn't do justice.  I feel it's time for a cut (one of my worst fears though), what do you think?

dress: Zara
hat: Urban Outfitters (similar)
bag: c/o Fossil
shoes: Urban Outfitters (similar)


October 22, 2012

instagram mondays


1. Chipotle run in Wildfox Couture sweater, LAmade dress, Modern Vice shoes, Stela 9 bag
2. minimalizing my life one thing at a time with Acne
3. morning peek
4. a glass never hurts
5. catching daylight
6. IN MY AIR preview at Weekend Lovers boutique
8. night riding


October 21, 2012

Sunday Funday: WILDFOX Intimates


New Wildfox Intimates Collection inspired by the dreamy 90s cult classic, Romeo + Juliet

"Our intimates try and convey this romanticism and rebellion, as if they were made for Juliet Capulet to pack in her bags as she ran away to meet Romeo."

"She's always in love; she is afraid of nothing."