July 31, 2013

coraline

Stephanie Liu wearing LAST NIGHT Coraline Dress, Wildfox Couture coral cuff, and Shoemint Elizabeth heels
Stephanie Liu wearing LAST NIGHT Coraline Dress, Wildfox Couture coral cuff, and Shoemint Elizabeth heels
Stephanie Liu wearing LAST NIGHT Coraline Dress, Wildfox Couture coral cuff, and Shoemint Elizabeth heels
Stephanie Liu wearing LAST NIGHT Coraline Dress, Wildfox Couture coral cuff, and Shoemint Elizabeth heels
Stephanie Liu wearing LAST NIGHT Coraline Dress, Wildfox Couture coral cuff, and Shoemint Elizabeth heels

I've finally pinpointed the type of dresses that I love, which is pretty much also the definition of my style - when I look for dresses, I look for femininity. I look for classic, timeless designs, but with eye-catching and modern details. I look for dresses that are sexy yet demure and I look for uniqueness. And so that's exactly the style LAST NIGHT has become and will stay. It's been an amazing ten months of working while having fun and a lot of lessons were learned. But I've finally found the formula that I am excited about and I can't wait to share more of those dresses with you!

This Coraline Dress is one of my most favorite dresses to hit the site. The coral is a beautiful bold color that is perfect for warm summer nights and it's pleats create the most heavenly draped look. It's something you can wear to the beach in pretty embellished sandals during the day and straight to the rooftop lounge downtown at night with a quick switch to sexy stilettos. I wore this to a gorgeous dinner at one of my family's go-to restaurants in Laguna Beach and this dress just radiated with the colors of the sunset. The reasons why I love dresses are all wrapped up in this one - they are beautiful, empowering, and mysterious and once you slip it on, those become you.


dress: LAST NIGHT
shoes: c/o Shoemint
bracelet: Wildfox Couture c/o Chicpeek 
(love this pearl bangle here

July 29, 2013

hello classics

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Motel Tinkerbell dress, Lucky Brand belt, Messeca Max Oxford shoes, and La Mer Odyssey watch
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Motel Tinkerbell dress, Lucky Brand belt, Messeca Max Oxford shoes, and La Mer Odyssey watch
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Motel Tinkerbell dress, Lucky Brand belt, Messeca Max Oxford shoes, and La Mer Odyssey watch
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Motel Tinkerbell dress, Lucky Brand belt, Messeca Max Oxford shoes, and La Mer Odyssey watch

I'm proud to say that I've done a great job conquering my outrageous impulse-buying habit that's been my demise for at least 7 years. Shopping used to be my daily habit online and mall-perusing filled my weekends. Now I barely do either and I'm so OK with that. I used to feel like I'm missing out on the latest 'it' pieces and trends if I don't continuously shop, but I'm more happy now having a very edited closet that has gone through spring cleaning 3 times over. It's taught me to be more selective with timeless and classic pieces that will last me through the seasons. Thus, it's been a long, long time since I've bought something for myself until I recently went through the summer Shopbop sale and ran into these clear oxford shoes by Messeca. They were originally $200ish and I had scored them at $58, a beyond reasonable price for well-made shoes of a classic style. Plus oxford shoes were next on my list of wardrobe classics to invest in, so I knew this was fate and I had to seal the deal. I couldn't be happier with my investment! They've since sold out on Shopbop, but I found them on sale for $69 at Urban Outfitters (and get 15% off with code: HOTDAZE)!

Oh and another classic wardrobe addition: a denim shirtdress. I like classics with a twist so I love the babydoll style of this dress from Motel. It's super cool and adorable at the same time and it's one of those easy "I'm lazy, but I want to look good" pieces that make the outfit.


dress: c/o Motel
shoes: Messeca (on sale! use code: HOTDAZE for add'l 15% off)
belt: c/o Lucky Brand (similar)
watch: c/o La Mer

July 28, 2013

sunday funday: rocker babe

images via imageamplified


A provoking switch-up from a Victoria's Secret angel to a fierce, rocker babe. Candice Swanepoel in Vogue Russia.

July 26, 2013

profesh and glam giveaway

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Forever 21 shirt, Necessary Clothing crop top, Triarchy Denim, Aldo x Preen shoes, and CC Skye Bonnie & Clyde ring
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Forever 21 shirt, Necessary Clothing crop top, Triarchy Denim, Aldo x Preen shoes, and CC Skye Bonnie & Clyde ring
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Forever 21 shirt, Necessary Clothing crop top, Triarchy Denim, Aldo x Preen shoes, and CC Skye Bonnie & Clyde ring
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Forever 21 shirt, Necessary Clothing crop top, Triarchy Denim, Aldo x Preen shoes, and CC Skye Bonnie & Clyde ring
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Forever 21 shirt, Necessary Clothing crop top, Triarchy Denim, Aldo x Preen shoes, and CC Skye Bonnie & Clyde ring

Super simple look today, something I'd wear to lunch or office meetings sans midriff. When it's simple, I like to add a little something to make it not boringly simple, like these patchwork shoes from the recent Aldo x Preen collaboration. Shoes as bold as these are meant for balancing out minimalist looks. Also, for a casual profesh look, I stick to high-waisted skinnies. I practically only look for high waists, because they're so much more comfortable, and I love playing with the high proportions since cute crop tops and all that are so prevalent nowadays. And as a shortie, skinnies are good and lengthening.  The ones I'm wearing are from Triarchy Denim, a newly-launched, made-in-LA brand that has cool washes and amazing denim that fits with flattery. Their high-waisted skinny jeans are so glamorous and perfectly cut to the sleekest details with a comfortable stretch and they fit you the moment you slip them on (no lunges or yoga moves to get them "fitted"). 

To celebrate their launch, they're offering a free pair of jeans for you to win!  I'm so excited for you guys to try out these gorgeous jeans. Thanks for entering and good luck!




shirt: Forever 21
crop top: c/o Necessary Clothing
jeans: c/o Triarchy Denim
shoes: c/o Aldo x Preen
ring: c/o CC Skye



July 23, 2013

the good life

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Dolce Vita Morgy dress, CC Skye enamel bracelet, Gorjana & Griffin Taner collar necklace, and Growze shoes
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Dolce Vita Morgy dress, CC Skye enamel bracelet, Gorjana & Griffin Taner collar necklace, and Growze shoes
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Dolce Vita Morgy dress, CC Skye enamel bracelet, Gorjana & Griffin Taner collar necklace, and Growze shoes
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Dolce Vita Morgy dress, CC Skye enamel bracelet, Gorjana & Griffin Taner collar necklace, and Growze shoes
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Dolce Vita Morgy dress, CC Skye enamel bracelet, Gorjana & Griffin Taner collar necklace, and Growze shoes

This Dolce Vita maxi dress has pleasantly surprised me by becoming one of my everyday go-to dresses (you know, the one you can always fall back on when you can't make decisions). It wouldn't seem so at first with its eclectic abstract print, but it's exactly that which makes it so easy and versatile. It's bold enough to be a statement on its own so there's no fussing with accessories.  And the cut is just one of those rare cuts that is so flattering for being form-fitting, you can't feel any less than fabulous walking out the door. I've concluded you can never go wrong with any Dolce Vita dress, as they all uphold the essence in the name of the brand, the good life. To keep it easy for the day, I wore my new favorite pointy, oxford-like shoes from Growze, the cutest Japan-imported boutique on Larchmont blvd in LA. What's even more adorable about these shoes is that they come with white chiffon laces for the ultimate girly look, which I can't wait to style! Back to the dress, it is a dream, a summer staple, and you should get your own on Shopbop where it's on sale and  it's extra 25% off for today and tomorrow! It's a pretty ridiculous deal.


dress: c/o Dolce Vita
cuff: c/o CC Skye
shoes: Growze
necklace: c/o Gorjana & Griffin



July 22, 2013

instagram mondays

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Kahlo
Jonathan Saunders x Motilo dress
CC Skye
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing LAST NIGHT Belle Dress
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Everly dress, CC Skye bracelet, and Gorjana & Griffin necklace

1. Mornings in Kahlo
2. New Jonathan Saunders addition
3. Delicious porchetta sandwiches at DineLA kickoff
4. An amazing dinner with Electric Frenchie and Chanelle at The Little Door
5. CC Skye are a girl's best friend over here
6. Weekend wear in LAST NIGHT
7. For ladies who tea with Laundry by Shelli Segal
8. Beautifully presented and instantly eaten #LaundryTea
9. Out and about in an Everly dress, Gorjana & Griffin necklace, and CC Skye bracelet



July 19, 2013

dream in lace

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Chaser lace maxi dress and Chloe and Isabel jewelry
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Chaser lace maxi dress and Chloe and Isabel jewelry
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Chaser lace maxi dress and Chloe and Isabel jewelry
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Chaser lace maxi dress and Chloe and Isabel jewelry
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Chaser lace maxi dress and Chloe and Isabel jewelry
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing Chaser lace maxi dress and Chloe and Isabel jewelry

I don't think there is a better combination for the "it" summer dress in your closet than a slim cream maxi dress with a dreamy lace overlay like this one from Chaser. Lace is practically the stuff girly dreams are made out of. I love that the liner stops short of the legs, giving them some breezy, peekaboo fun. I wore this out to my brother's birthday picnic by the pool this past week and this dress lounging on beds by the water made me daydream of being at the beaches in Barcelona (keep reminding me, this year is the goal!).

I paired this dress with one of my favorite statement necklaces from Chloe + Isabel because of its rustic finish and antique form. I haven't talked much about C+I yet, so I wanted to let you guys in on this brand. As you may have seen, I've become a huge fan of Chloe + Isabel jewelry because they have absolutely beautiful pieces that are the classics you'd invest in. My jewelry collection has definitely grown ten fold with Chloe + Isabel! And as a supporter of great, forward-thinking companies, I love Chloe + Isabel for their vision in empowering entrepreneurial women by giving them the tools and knowledge to start and succeed through their merchandiser opportunity.  It's a great way to get started in the fashion industry while being your own boss and embracing your creativity to the fullest with no restrictions. Although I always fully advocate getting out there and doing what you love and doing it the way you want, I know having the guidance and help to get you through is sometimes tough to find. But again, that's why C+I is awesome because they have a full roster of leaders there to help you every step of the way and continuously provide you resources. I've seen it first hand as my boyfriend Kyle is one of those people there to help and inspire you to reach your fullest potential. There's no tricks, hidden anything, or fine print - it's all you. So I wanted to put out there this opportunity to work with Chloe + Isabel - make money while learning valuable skills and doing something fun! You can find a lot more information here: https://www.chloeandisabel.com/become-a-merchandiser. And when you sign up, enter KyleHoneySilk in the referred by field and select referred by a merch in "How did you hear about us" field (I don't get anything out of referrals, but you get the special treatment ;] ). Thanks for reading and you can always email me for more info!


dress: Chaser
necklace: Chloe + Isabel
earrings: Chloe + Isabel
bracelet: Biko
bag: c/o Tignanello



July 18, 2013

win a Jonathan Saunders

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk is wearing a Jonathan Saunders x Motilo dress, Aldo x Preen heels, Chanel bag, CC Skye pave spike bracelet, and Tacori city light studs.
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk is wearing a Jonathan Saunders x Motilo dress, Aldo x Preen heels, Chanel bag, CC Skye pave spike bracelet, and Tacori city light studs.
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk is wearing a Jonathan Saunders x Motilo dress, Aldo x Preen heels, Chanel bag, CC Skye pave spike bracelet, and Tacori city light studs.
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk is wearing a Jonathan Saunders x Motilo dress, Aldo x Preen heels, Chanel bag, CC Skye pave spike bracelet, and Tacori city light studs.
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk is wearing a Jonathan Saunders x Motilo dress, Aldo x Preen heels, Chanel bag, CC Skye pave spike bracelet, and Tacori city light studs.
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk is wearing a Jonathan Saunders x Motilo dress, Aldo x Preen heels, Chanel bag, CC Skye pave spike bracelet, and Tacori city light studs.

I've been on a preppy binge lately and nothing perfects the clean and classic lines like this Jonathan Saunders dress made in collaboration with Motilo.com. Its beautiful Resort print captures the essence of calming waters and lush greenery at your side while its polished cut makes it completely versatile for a day in flats and a night in pointy stilettos. And as you can see above, it's very twirl-friendly. 

Lastly, if you've fallen in love with the dress already, you have a chance to win your very own exclusive Jonathan Saunders dress every week until Aug 30th! Just check out their gorgeous collection here: Jonathan Saunders x Motilo. Seriously, one of those (including the one I'm wearing) could be yours really soon! 

Here's how to enter:
1. Follow @Motilo and @MrsMotilo
2. Tweet them your fashion dilemmas and make sure you include #fashiondilemma
(tip: the more you tweet, the greater your chances of winning!)
3. Check your twitter account every Friday to see if you won! 

Good luck ladies!!

(contest info and terms and conditions found here on Motilo.com)

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dress: c/o Jonathan Saunders
heels: c/o Aldo x Preen
bag: Chanel
bracelet: c/o CC SKYE
earrings: c/o Tacori


July 16, 2013

tropical west

Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing This is a Love song shirt, True Religion Joey cutoffs, and Matiko sandals
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing This is a Love song shirt, True Religion Joey cutoffs, and Matiko sandals
Stephanie Liu of Honey & Silk wearing This is a Love song shirt, True Religion Joey cutoffs, and Matiko sandals

This classic western shirt by This is a Love Song is far from boring with its exuberant tropical print popping only from the cuffs and collar, while the rest of the shirt is kept silky, light, and minimal.  It's like being in the Old West, only with palm trees and watermelons! Very conflicting, but who cares, it's fun and awesome. I loved adding the gold statement necklace from Lulu*s for dimension in the collar detail and more western flair. Wearing a long-sleeved shirt in the kind of heat these days ab-so-lutely warrants mighty short shorts to balance your body temperature and the square footage of clothes you should wear on any given summer day. Plus it's the only time of year where more [leg/butt/thigh/boob/back] skin is forgiving, so let's not forget to take advantage of that.


shorts: c/o True Religion
sandals: Matiko c/o Lulu*s
necklace: c/o Lulu*s