Cherry'd

blouse: Dior / shorts: H&M / shoes: Steve Madden / lipstick: Maybelline's "Fuchsia Flash"

 

I don't know if you know this but I am a huge fan of Christian Dior. If I could have Dior for my wardrobe for the rest of my life I would be satisfied. I have been obsessed for years now with the pieces that I've seen come down the runway, on celebs, on the red carpet and in the dreamy ad's printed in magazines and in video. The designs are classic and made to accentuate what a woman is and has. The lines hug every curve, never hiding and silhouetting a woman's shape. The fabrics are dreamy as well as the prints are romantic. I believe that with wearing Dior you can step back in time and live in the luxe life that the house of Dior had created for you. <--- Ok thats my fantasy but it works for me. 

I just paired a simple silk Dior blouse with a pair of tweed knit shorts for a romp in a patch of newly blossoming pink Cherry trees to create my own dreamy story for my fantasy. With breezy winds and warming sun filled days,  Spring has finally sprung and the blossoms on these Cherry trees have marked the occasion...no turning back now, summer is around the corner. 

photos by Tessa Mu

Winds of Change

dress: vintage Dior / shoes: Steve Madden / necklace: handmade by my Mother / turquoise rings: bought on a trip to Chile

 I know it has been awhile since I last posted, but I've been in so much back pain that sitting up and trying to type on the computer has become a chore. I have to do it all day at work, so when I get home I just want to lay down flat. Luckily I am also stacked up with outfit posts, so slowly but surely I'll get them out to you all. I'm in the process of eliminating the pain causes with my doctor, unfortunately its requiring so many tests. Hopefully soon Ill be back on my feet and I really hope soon since I've got some big changes coming in the next two months that Im gonna need all my strength for.  

I chose this outfit to post since the colors are serene and the fabric just flowed in the wind. I picked up this dress while thrifting with Tessa and I knew instantly how I wanted to wear it. I felt it took me back to the pictures of my mother in the 70's with flowing dresses, platforms, and in soft colors, sort of like a bohemian vibe. I just love wearing an outfit because it can give me a feeling that takes me into a different era or mind setting to go with my mood. 

 photos by Tessa Mu 

Main Street

tee and floral jacket - H&M / leather pants - Mango / coat - thrifted / bag - Rebbeca Minkoff / shoes- Aldo

Almost every town has a Main Street, whether its actually named that or its the main thoroughfare. My "Main Street" is like no other, it names a location, it's a street name and describes that the street is a major roadway. Growing up, if you were going to any vicinity of downtown Flushing, you said you were going to "Main Street"and didn't matter even if you were never going to be on Main Street. Besides it just being a street name, its a destination. I really grew up on Main Street, I've been introduced to so many cultures and I've experienced so many things with working and passing through "Main Street." 

Full of Korean-Chinese shops of all sorts from restaurants to bakeries, florists, tea shops, housewares, food markets, electronic shops and clothing stores. We have 2 malls, a Macy's, 7 different banks, a modern library, subway station and a historic church. For entertainment you can hit up one of the karaoke joints, every February the Chinese throw a parade to celebrate Chinese New Year -with dragons - and less than a mile down the road there is Citi Field where the Mets play. But food is what a person really needs to experience when they come to "Main Street". Like I said before the main culture in downtown Flushing is Korean-Chinese. So you can find dumplings, Korean pancakes, Hot Pot, Bubble Tea, Peeking Duck, Noodle Soup,  but there is also Vietnamese food, Indian food, Spanish food, pizza and even places where Vegans grab a bite. 

There is so much more to "Main Street," not enough could be said about it. But if you ever visit the city, and want to see a real Chinatown,  take the 7 train to the last stop and experience Main Street for yourself. I promise you will enjoy it.  

Saturday Afternoon

crop top and sneakers: Target / shirt: H&M / pants: Forever 21/ chain necklace: from an old belt / clutch: Asos /

sunnies: Ray Ban

Just another tough girl sitting on the bleachers enjoying a group of guys playing some baseball on a warm Saturday afternoon. Rocking the crop top again -as in this post - and showing some bare mid-drift to try to entice the spring to really come out and play. 

Playing a tough girl is fun, but in reality being bullied by one is not. I had my fair share of being bullied,  from having a strong NY accent when I moved down south and having a very interesting walk. I can look back at all those things and I can either cry about it or just pull positives out of them and move on. I am not ashamed about having any kind of "defects" because it really makes me who I am. For example, I grew up with walking on my toes - I don't put my heel down first when I walk- but that has made my legs rock solid and I have a crazy sense of balance, and oh yeah, I can rock a high pair of heels.  Oh and you people know I am definitely proud of my NY accent. I find that no matter how old you are, bullies and people who try to put you down are everywhere. We just need to let it roll off our shoulders. Who are those people to make us think that our defects are negative things? But seriously, if people do bother you, talk to someone, talking always helps. That old saying " Sticks and stones may break my bones but words don't hurt me" - it is a lie. Words do hurt. 

photos by Tessa Mu