May 30, 2013

lbd

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Gypsy05 dress, Shoemint 'Elizabeth' heels, Chloe + Isabel necklaces, and Lulu*s flower headband
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Gypsy05 dress, Shoemint 'Elizabeth' heels, Chloe + Isabel necklaces, and Lulu*s flower headband
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Gypsy05 dress, Shoemint 'Elizabeth' heels, Chloe + Isabel necklaces, and Lulu*s flower headband
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Gypsy05 dress, Shoemint 'Elizabeth' heels, Chloe + Isabel necklaces, and Lulu*s flower headband
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Gypsy05 dress, Shoemint 'Elizabeth' heels, Chloe + Isabel necklaces, and Lulu*s flower headband
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Gypsy05 dress, Shoemint 'Elizabeth' heels, Chloe + Isabel necklaces, and Lulu*s flower headband
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Gypsy05 dress, Shoemint 'Elizabeth' heels, Chloe + Isabel necklaces, and Lulu*s flower headband

Everyone needs a little black dress right? Behold the perfect little black maxi dress for the golden summer. 


dress: c/o Gypsy05
floral headband: c/o Lulu*s
necklaces: Chloe + Isabel
bag: Urban Outfitters (similar)
bangle: Forever 21 (old)
heels: c/o Shoemint 'Elizabeth' 


May 28, 2013

red, white, and denim + giveaway

Stephanie Liu wearing Levi's jacket, Rich & Skinny Bondi shorts, Tignanello crossbody, Wildfox cuff, and Dr. Scholl's Shoes
Stephanie Liu wearing Levi's jacket, Rich & Skinny Bondi shorts, Tignanello crossbody, Wildfox cuff, and Dr. Scholl's Shoes
Stephanie Liu wearing Levi's jacket, Rich & Skinny Bondi shorts, Tignanello crossbody, Wildfox cuff, and Dr. Scholl's Shoes
Stephanie Liu wearing Levi's jacket, Rich & Skinny Bondi shorts, Tignanello crossbody, Wildfox cuff, and Dr. Scholl's Shoes
Stephanie Liu wearing Levi's jacket, Rich & Skinny Bondi shorts, Tignanello crossbody, Wildfox cuff, and Dr. Scholl's Shoes

Yay for a 4 day work week! I love Memorial Day Weekend because of its signature start to the beach bumming, sun worshipping, and bbq grubbing season. I wore a casual outfit yesterday naturally inspired by the red, white, and blue and headed to a big family lunch before braving the traffic to the beach.  Denim to me is comfort clothes, just like comfort food. You don't have to worry about anything when you're wearing your favorite jean shorts and jacket, so you can focus on the food and fun. I also am obsessed with wearing these cute striped wedges from Dr. Scholl's Shoes almost everyday - I'm sure you can imagine how comfortable they are given their reputation in saving our feet. It is a pure marriage of function and fashion as these shoes come with cushioning insoles and a smooth lining, which makes wearing wedges possible even after an entire day of activity. 

This past week I also tried out this new jewelry website, ChicPeek.com, where it's a monthly membership of $30 and you can choose from any of their hundreds of cool pieces each month, including stuff from Wildfox and Gorjana & Griffin (which are well over the $30 price point!). I love this rose gold coral cuff I picked out from Wildfox (originally worth $140) because of its unique shape and feminine pearl details and it goes with any summer-y outfit with its allusion to the deep sea. If you want to try out ChicPeek.com for free, I'm giving away a one-month membership for one free piece of jewelry!

To enter to win:
1. Follow Honey & Silk on Google Friend Connect (right sidebar)
2. Visit ChicPeek.com, register, and choose your favorite piece
3. Leave your name, email, and favorite piece in the comments

A winner will be chosen at random on June 12th. Good luck and thanks for entering!

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jacket: Levi's
top: thrifted
shorts: c/o Rich & Skinny
bag: c/o Tignanello
shoes: c/o Dr. Scholl's Shoes
coral cuff: Wildfox via ChicPeek

P.S. today is the last day to get 40% off all dresses at LAST NIGHT!



May 24, 2013

gatsby inspired

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Reformed by Reformation dress, Urban Outfitters bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim heels, Tacori City Lights earrings, and BesoBeso by Luka cuff
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Reformed by Reformation dress, Urban Outfitters bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim heels, Tacori City Lights earrings, and BesoBeso by Luka cuff
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Reformed by Reformation dress, Urban Outfitters bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim heels, Tacori City Lights earrings, and BesoBeso by Luka cuff
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Reformed by Reformation dress, Urban Outfitters bag, 3.1 Phillip Lim heels, Tacori City Lights earrings, and BesoBeso by Luka cuff

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you're all excited and off to a great extended Memorial Day Weekend. I'm super looking forward to spend an extra day off with family and friends and have some major fun in the sun and water, while indulging in all kinds of hearty foods with no discrimination. Yesterday was already an incredible start to this weekend because Kyle and I planned a Gatsby-themed date, including dressing the part to see the movie. Kyle looked dashing in a pin-striped suit with a vintage cashmere scarf and a handsome paisley-printed tie, while I went with this vintage-inspired floral dress from Reformed by Reformation because I imagined a Daisy Buchanan sitting under the shade of her wide-brimmed hat, spectating her husband Tom at one of his grand polo matches. This dress is such a dream with its strategically placed slits, creating a long, flowing train of lightness that follows with every step. I can surely say, by far, this is my most favorite dress I've ever worn in the entirety of my life, and I can make that statement as simple as that, because I just feel it.


dress: Reformed by Reformation (so worth it!!)
bag: Urban Outfitters (similar)
heels: 3.1 Phillip Lim
earrings: c/o Tacori 




May 22, 2013

duped by herbal essences


I was going to upstart my beauty column with a summer skincare series today, but yesterday I had experienced something that takes precedence in sharing this space for a beauty post. During what was supposed to be a relaxing shower, I felt nothing but contempt and betrayal by something I've loved; that deceitful come down after an eager build up of excitement and thrill from the anticipated reunion with your long lost childhood friend. No, it was no real friend or person that caused such emotional treachery (well, not technically, but there are people indirectly responsible). It was the bottle of classic Herbal Essences shampoo I had bought the day before, in my hands, with its back turned to me, and the word Sodium Laureth Sulfate glowing red from deception. How could that possibly exist in its ingredients list after countless advertising stated that their revival of the lovable classic HE shampoos and conditioners would be free of sulfates and silicones?

The shampoo is stamped with 0% silicone on the front and sodium laureth sulfate remains the second listed ingredient on the back. The conditioner is stamped with 0% sulfates and plenty of -cones are on its list. Neither one or the other are both silicone and sulfate free. Looks like we'd still be massaging equal parts of silicone and sulfates into our precious hair anyway.

Some of you are thinking, wtf's the big deal? It's an ingredient. My deal is that they've tried to dupe us - their fans, their loyal customers, me being one of them, and I'm calling it. The disappointment I've faced, when I've looked forward to using what I thought was a great product made even better, only to be left stranded, cringing at the fact that they've resulted to tricking me into buying their claims, is enough for me to proactively share this story with you all. Misleading marketing is not only frustrating and disdainful, but it's also perpetual and the only way we can help ourselves is to educate ourselves and not be the ignorant chumps major companies like P&G, who owns Herbal Essences, take us to be. Our time, money, and loyalty are put out there, but not to be taken advantage of. Seeing someone botch the craft of great marketing with a tactless, deceitful ploy like this from Herbal Essences is like finding out that Ryan Gosling's abs were actually airbrushed in Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Quick lesson on sulfates and silicones, if you aren't aware already: sulfates are chemical cleaning agents found in shampoos and soap that are only responsible for lathering. They strip your hair of all oils which is why you feel squeaky clean afterwards, but more often than not, your hair will overproduce oils to replace the natural oils it needs. You're left with greasy, flat hair a day later, and dry, dull hair in the long run. You especially don't want sulfates if you color your hair. Silicones coat and seal your hair to make it sleek and smooth, and they stay there. They build up until your hair becomes dull, flat, and "immune" to hair products since nothing actually penetrates your hair strand. Also, the hidden trap door of HE's advertising is that sulfates are often only found in shampoos, while silicones are often only found in conditioners. Which is exactly why Herbal Essences can easily claim that their shampoo is silicone-free and their conditioner is sulfate-free. See what they did there?

Herbal Essences, please don't pull at our heart strings, dangle those throwback, parental-advisory commercials, and tease our enthusiasm for one of the greatest childhood-slash-90s hits to come back and invigorate our showers. Don't do that and falsely cater to our modern expectations of hair care with the intent to fool us, because we are smarter than you think. We were all rooting for you, HE. I'm sure if you didn't claim it to be sulfate-free when it isn't, millions of fans would've still been happy with their purchase. Instead you've found yourself losing the ones who can't stand bullshit when they see it. 




May 21, 2013

casual stripes

Stephanie Liu wearing Lulu*s dress, Uno de 50 and Amrita Singh jewelry, Shoemint Elizabeth heels, and Louis Vuitton Noe bag
Stephanie Liu wearing Lulu*s dress, Uno de 50 and Amrita Singh jewelry, Shoemint Elizabeth heels, and Louis Vuitton Noe bag
Stephanie Liu wearing Lulu*s dress, Uno de 50 and Amrita Singh jewelry, Shoemint Elizabeth heels, and Louis Vuitton Noe bag

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you're having the best start to the week. It's been a while since I've been on a productivity streak but I have been banging out my to-dos like clockwork. If I was this productive everyday, as I was saying to Kyle, I'd probably be in a different place, but I always found so much joy in the smell of roses. So I strive to balance work and life, because ultimately, what will I remember, that I worked so hard for material goals or the sunny days I spent on the beach with loved ones? 

I ran errands all over town yesterday so to stay comfortable, yet cute I put on this striped dress from Lulu*s. Its soft, body-hugging form, comforting sleeves, and casual stripes make it an easy piece to wear. I usually don't go for striped dresses, but this particular dress' striping on the skirt offers a slimming and contrasting dimension rather than just straight, horizontal stripes that tend to be widening. And yes, I ran errands in 4 inch heels, but I swear, these Shoemint heels are somehow so comfortable. They've become my coveted versatile nude heels for the Summer. Give Shoemint a try, because with their quality and price, I'm impressed. 

dress: c/o Lulu*s (similar here)
flower necklace: Amrita Singh (old)
necklace: Uno de 50
heels: c/o Shoemint
bag: Louis Vuitton 'Noe'


P.S. Our spring cleaning sale was such a huge success the first time, we've brought it back! Get 40% off all dresses at LAST NIGHT! Enter 'ROUND2' at checkout.



May 20, 2013

instagram mondays


1. starting a fun Saturday at Lemonade
2. my beauty queen
3. favorites from The Line & Dot preview
4. Kyle's impromptu and delicious shrimp pot
5. mini kitty 
6. new Beso Beso jewelry (here and here) and Rich & Skinny Jeans
7. red lippie night
8. minkpink x wasteland party at the Tropicana
9. my lil weirdo
11. super red 
12. Big Boi and Darryl from The Office


Happy Monday everyone! 





May 17, 2013

spring colors

Honey & Silk wearing yellow Jill Stuart coat, Sugarlips filigree dress, and Cole Haan Chelsea Pumps
Honey & Silk wearing yellow Jill Stuart coat, Sugarlips filigree dress, and Cole Haan Chelsea Pumps
Honey & Silk wearing yellow Jill Stuart coat, Sugarlips filigree dress, and Cole Haan Chelsea Pumps
Honey & Silk wearing yellow Jill Stuart coat, Sugarlips filigree dress, and Cole Haan Chelsea Pumps
Honey & Silk wearing yellow Jill Stuart coat, Sugarlips filigree dress, and Cole Haan Chelsea Pumps

I'm totally rejoicing in the pleasant cool-down so I can get more wear out of this elegant, spring-time Jill Stuart coat; the marigold nearly matches anything and adds a spring-y dimension to all looks. I wore this non-stop during my trip to SF last month and during most cooler nights of early Spring, so I've probably been exasperatedly labeled as this girl wearing freakin yellow everyday. But I can't help it when I'm obsessed! I also have this shift dress from Sugarlips on constant rotation because of its ease, flattering shape, and vivid color. And what goes with color? Yup, more color. 


coat: Jill Stuart (SS12)
dress: c/o Sugarlips
heels: c/o Cole Haan
earrings: c/o Tacori


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May 15, 2013

currently lusting for...


Ugh! Only wish I snatched up the 'S' before it sold out. Just think of the endless possibilities on plain white tees, striped tees, back jean pockets, tote bags, etc. Hope you find yours!


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May 14, 2013

floral short suit


One fact about myself: I'm a total 90s chick. I'm obsessed with 90s supermodels, fashion, music, and its cool, laidback, and dgaf vibes. So the inspiration for today's look with this digitally-printed floral short suit comes from the epic Versace campaigns of the 90s. They are so eclectic and full of vibrancy, color, and most of all fun.  So I piled on the heavy gold and made sure everything was colored, like my Nine West heels and bustier top. I love the idea of short suits, as it's a perfect blend of looking tailored and cool for the hot summer, especially when they come in matching dynamic prints. It's chic enough for the office (well, business casual office) and versatile enough for the night. I'm always looking to add more day-to-night looks into my wardrobe and the short suit is an exemplary style, highly recommend giving them a try! 


short suit: c/o Lovemarks
heels: c/o Nine West (on sale!)
bustier: Rojas
gold bracelet and necklace: c/o Lulu*s (similar bracelet here, necklace here)
affirmation bracelets: BCBGeneration
stud earrings: c/o Tacori


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May 13, 2013

instagram mondays


1. floral blowout 
2. polaroid times in Vegas
3. ready at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
4. favorite filet mignon from Mon Ami Gabi, LV
5. loveliest rose balm from Jurlique
6. I'm a secret lover of classical music
7. in the streets of Vegas (wearing Boohoo dress)
8. stuffing our faces at the original Del Taco in Barstow
9. helping my sis get ready for the Walt Disney Concert Hall
10. thoroughly enjoying one of the sunniest days
11. a new summer favorite: michelada
12. slurpin delicious ramen from Daikokuya
13. love this floral headband from Violet Love
14. before a fun and intense Cycle House class on the beach for BluePrint Fit
15. wearing the floral Fauna dress from UO. Maximum perfection.
16. yummy waldorf chicken sandwich from The Gypsy Den
17. a mini ode to my wonderful mother

P.S. LAST NIGHT is having a spring clearance sale where everything is 40% off! Grab your cute summer dresses now!
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