GO KINGS

Hockey season is at it's hight of excitements and what better time to resurface one of my creations . In support of my local team the KINGS who is in huge favor of winning the championship title yet again (even though they lost last night's game) I am having my friend sport the team's vintage inspired jersey. Our location of the shoot was nothing less than appropriate in downtown LA a few streets from where the guys play. Sorry to the Rangers fans for my post but I hope you at least like my design!

MODEL: Christine Williams
PHOTO: me

Cabo Revisited

I've been on traveling mode lately and it reminded me of one of the best trips this year so far. Cabo! I love that place and hope i'll get to go again. It was great to experience a different environment away from the concrete jungles of Los Angeles. This was the last day on the trip as we got breakfast from the cute little shop run by a San Diego native just following her dream to live in paradise. After picking up the last meal to go, we went back to our hotel Mar de Cortez to grab our bags and joined our driver to take us to the airport. On the way we enjoyed getting background info from the driver on where was the best authentic places to eat as well as super cheap mom and pop's which served same quality plates as all the fancy places overlooking the ocean or marina views. Well I wish we had that detail upon our arrival instead of our departure. Oh well, we loved everything we did and saw there and my knowledge can be used next time we're back! So with that, I hope you enjoy my last outfit featuring this high waisted slit maxi skirt I made!

OUTFIT: top; heavenly couture, skirt; my design, sandals, santee alley, back pack; urbanoutfitters, watch; target

PHOTO: Michael Castiglione

Sunny Duluth

This past weekend I took a mini trip to Duluth, Minnesota to explore the spring scenery of the beautiful Lake Superior. Such a gorgeous day to be out and about in this small but treasureful city. ( I think I just made that word up)
Since being away from home for an extended period of time I have not been able to create anything new. Bare with me until I get back to LA for posts on my own designs. Until then I hope you enjoy the casual outfit here and the nature Minnesota has to offer.

PHOTOS: Duc Le

 

sporty colors

I put this outfit together and really thought it was fun with the hair I did super kinky and big. Yes, it's all my real hair! No clothing was made for this post but I did do the big eccentric hair myself!

PHOTOS: Malysay Phothisane

 

Modified Ikat

The skirt I am wearing from Target was originally a halter dress with a beaded neckline. It was beautiful at the time I got it but I fell out of love with it since wearing it a few times. So to revive my love for it I decided to chop off the top part. I didn't care for it anymore and I thought making it a skirt would give more versatility for other outfits in the end. Also I added slits to the sides for movement and an updated look.

OUTFIT: sports bra and skirt; target, top; charlotte russe, belt and bracelet; nordstrom, shoes; go jane

PHOTOS: John Loushin

Printed in the Breeze

The focus for this post is the gorgeous printed cardigan. The cardigan was designed by another designer that I worked with. My part was I took the blank garment and chose this amazing sublimation print that I thought was perfect for a light over layer piece. It's made out of chiffon so I will probably be wearing it a lot this spring/summer. Ok, maybe into fall too. It's California! An awesome plus is it makes for a very stylish comfy robe to wear around the house as well!

OUTFIT: bandeau; old navy, shorts and bangel; santee alley, watch; target, bracelet; gift from thailand, wedge; citadel mall.

PHOTOS: Sai Chang

Dream of my Jeanie

I made this pair of black jeans when I was a wee bit younger. ...ok, a lot younger. 7 years younger! Wow where has the time gone? I did this for the University of Minnesota Lao New Year fashion show. Looking at it (and wearing it) now I am pretty proud with how well it fits and my sewing was not bad at all. I really need to make more versions soon! Don't you think? By the way, I love the shirt I am wearing here. It's so relaxingly comfortable yet the cut on the sides adds a touch of style. Got it from a cute cute store called Fashion of Echo down the street from my place. Definitely checking that place out again.

OUTFIT: cardigan; bloomingdales, top; fashion of echo, jeans; my design, shoes; dsw, necklace; santee alley

PHOTOS: Mike Castiglione