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one teaspoon shorts | booties | feather floppy fedora | striped crop top

My favorite 4-letter word that packs a powerful punch. No, it isn't one that TV censors would rush to *bleep* out, nor the one that makes you feel all sentimental. Satisfaction takes on a different meaning involving the lovely 4-letter word usually in red -SALE. I must confess, I am a shopaholic but not that the filthy rich kind that can close both eyes and sign off big ticket items without wincing a bit. I don't just shop, I shop for sales- resisting impulse buys as I patiently hope my favorite big ticket items would go on sale. Then those items go from costing 'an arm and a leg' to 30% discount to 50% -that’s when I grab them and feel really smug about myself. Like these One Teaspoon Bandit cutoff shorts that went from $110 to $55! So stress less, distress more and stock up. In sun-deprived Seattle, I am summer dreaming, as I am ready to rock this on my next vacation to Mexico... These 4 pieces are definitely vacation essentials. Estoy listo para México!

Saturday, November 8, 2014

my favorite 4-letter word

Every time I wear this Navajo inspired bull horn necklace, I get stopped to ask "where did you get that necklace from?" So here it is.. check BlyDesign △▼△: all beautifully handmade by the wonderful Katie Bly, a fellow Taurus babe, in Northern Carolina. How is it possible that I want every single item she makes. Ahhh... if only my wallet would obliged. She's going places and I am glad I could support her on her way to the very top of the fashion/desginer world. Original and well made: most of her pieces have her signature BlyDesign hand-poured opal pendant (my favorite stone). I will definitely be adding her rings and cuffs to my Christmas wish list. What are some of your favorite pieces?

Be sure to follow her on Instagram as well where she does a great job showcasing her pieces.xx

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Bly Design

Cowboy boots are timeless - but cowboy boots in ankle height are my favorite. These cowgirl booties have just a hint of country and lots of sass, without overdoing it. I can rock that style without looking like I just came straight out of High Noon. Western boots tend do be a bit narrow for my wide-Asian-feet so I always order a half size up. Super comfy & totally affordable (at only $78!), you've done it again Matisse.

WHAT I WORE...

Coconuts by Matisse Bootie | burgundy hat (on sale) | jeans here

Sunday, October 19, 2014

western booties

I've been living in my fringe cardigan and this extra soft oversized striped shirt. The back of this shirt is to-die-for; drapped open back with dolman sleeves. I'm bring sexy back, yeahhhh.

WHAT I WORE...

Rest of this outfit: distressed denim shorts | slouchy suede tote (on sale) | necklace

Friday, October 17, 2014

Fringe Cardigan

Don't get me wrong, I love a good pair of skinnies just as much as any other girl, but nothing beats the lengthening magic of bell bottoms. I love that this 70's trend has circled back around and I've been lusting for a pair of Novella Royale ever since I saw it on Vanessa Hudgens at Coachella. I don't know about you, but I won't spend $130 dollars of a pair. Enter PYLO, making the most brilliant prints, using the softest fabrics with the most affordable price for us everyday gals. I will be standing tall and proudly flare-legged among the more traditional crop of ladies in regular pants. And did I mention...leg-for-days? Get yours and be a #PLYLOBABE!

WHAT I WORE...

PLYO harley bells in sweetwater | Free People clog | Windsor panama hat

Monday, October 13, 2014

Saved by the Bell

A favorite combo is mixing stripes and florals but mixing geometric textiles with stripes also does the trick for me. This outfit, like my personality, is fun but totally all over the place! Can we talk about the amazing colors and textiles in this Folk Project fold over clutch!? Honestly, the pictures don't even do it justice. I am absolutely in love with it. Speaking of love... I am soooooooo excited for this weekend as I am headed to Oregon to see my beautiful friend, Chanelle get married! (CONGRATS TO YOU AND BRAD, BABE!) My boyfriend won't be going because of other obligations so I will be bringing my other love, this clutch, as my date. Hot date indeed.

WHAT I WORE...

Folk Project clutch :: Use promo code 'GYPSYTAN15' at checkout to get 15% OFF ::
Forever 21 booties | similar striped tee here | Forever 21 destroyed jeans

Friday, October 10, 2014

Folk Project

My motto is, before you leave the house, add ten accessories. And by accessories, I specifically mean jewelry. The mo the betta. It's all about stackable necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Layering can easily go awry though, if you aren't mixing the right metals or interplay of chunky to thin pieces. You don't want to end up looking like a child who just raided her mother's jewelry drawer.

LIVRÉBRUNÉ make it easy for me to mix and stack; they have some amazing chain-link layering pieces along with gorgeous crystal statement pieces. I layered a hammered texture brown stone necklace (The Shield) with a diamond shape long silver chain (The Dia Lariat). My absolute favorite piece is actually The Dia Handpiece, the diamond shaped charm stacks well with all my favorite arm candy! I get so many compliments whenever I wear it. I love that all the jewelry are well made but still affordable so we can have stacks on deck!