June 2012

6.24 Neon and Ruffle

by Lu Lu on 24/06/2012

Color pant is definitely a must have for this season, and I think they are such a fun alternative for black and denim jean. Every time I saw people wear color jeans, they just simply brights up my mood. Now I own two pair of color pants,  see how I featured my electronic blue pair here. I got this pair neon orange jean from JCrew, I am in love with this color, so rich and unique. To make bright pants  more wearable, I normally pair it with neutral color or basic pieces. But I think I can totally rock it with color blocking or some daring prints. There is no rules for fashion, always think outside of box!

Here is a sneak peek of some jewelry pieces in my shop, which is going to be launched  really soon, please check out my shop for more details soon. I never leave my home without stacking tons of arm candies, I like to mix and match different feel and style to spice up my look:)

Details for this outfit: JCrew neon orange ankle pant//Nude ruffle top from TJmaxx//Leopard belt from Target//Arm candies from Lulu’s fashion shop//Clutch from H&M

 

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How I pack for my trip

by Lu Lu on 17/06/2012

We went to San Diego for a 4 days trip, you probably already saw some fashion posts from this trip. Here is “how I pack for my trip”:  from how I choose what outfits and accessories to bring to how I keep them organized.

I have this amazing Garment Rack I got from Amazon in my bedroom. I use it all the time for my fashion inspiration and daily look. For most of the time,  I keep all  my current week outfits, or the blog outfits on the rack, it saves me so much time when I need to go out, especially in the morning, and I look pulled together and stylish when I need to:)

I decide what outfits to bring depends on our trip plan, and I write down every plan  on a sticky note, for example: Sat am-road trip. Sat pm-pier walk, Sun am-Balboa park, Sun night-dinner downtown, Mon am-La Jolla beach….Then I put together outfits for each activity, and pair every outfit with its accessories, shoes, and purse, and hang them all together.

I love this packing method, and I hope this is helpful for you.  It reminds me of all the staff I need for the trip, and also helps me avoid over-packing. What’s your packing tricks? Please share it with me:)

Have a great week my love!

X0x0~

 

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We went to Abbot Kinney in Venice beach, I love this artistic and fun street, and I think my outfit is perfect for a cozy afternoon hang out here.

Details: Zara Chunky sweater //H&M cut-off Denim short//H&M black woolen hat//Alexander Wang Rocco handbag//Forever 21 feather necklace//Steve Madden Pembrook booties //Michael Kors gold runway watch//Arm candies from every where.

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Green garden salmon chopped salad

by Lu Lu on 12/06/2012

This salad is really tasty,  healthy and nutritious, and it is one of my favorite salads. It contains all the fiber and vitamin from  different veges and also the protein,  health fat and Omega 3 from Salmon.

Ingredients:  Spinach, kale, cucumber, lettuce, yellow pepper, white corn, (you can substitute any vege you like here, there is no rule for the vege)// Salmon//Toasted sliced almond//my little secret here:  marinated artichoke hearts, it will add so much flavor and texture to the salad. There are so many benefits from eating Artichoke, it is high in antioxidants, great for cancer prevention and treatment, increases bile flow, good for the liver and digestion, high in fiber….//Any salad dressing you like, you can make it yourself or buy it from store. The one I have here is “Sesame dressing” from “Feast from the East” I really love it, light and flavorful.

Steps: Chop all the vege nicely in about the same size, one tip for preparing the vege is that I prepare the kale first since it has a rougher texture, (see I prepare kale for salad here) Basically, I cut it in thin slides, add some lemon juicy, salt, olive oil to soften the kale for about 15 mins. Then I mix all the other chopped vege with the prepared kale in a big bowl. Now it is time for the salmon, just pan fried or bake it until it has a golden brown look from outside, add some lemon juice, pepper, salt before it is done. Mix the chopped salmon, toasted sliced almond and marinated artichoke in the big vege blow, add some dressing you like, and there you have it.

It is not the easiest salad to make it, but it is very fulfilling, and totally worth all the preparation.  Please let me know if you get a chance to try out this recipe, I would like to know if you enjoy it.

Bon Appetit my loves!

 

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6.10 Purple Maxi and Blue Ocean

by Lu Lu on 10/06/2012

We stopped by La Jolla on the way back from San Diego to LA, it was absolutely gougers over there. We saw many seals laying on the rock, the sun, the sea, the sand,  cliff,  plants, everything was just perfect.

Details, I chose this flowy purple Maxi skirt which I got from JCrew on Sale for our beach day//Light yellow top from H&M, great summer essential and layering piece//H&M Fedora with blue & white stripes//Alexander Wang Rocco hangbag, I can’t say it is perfect for this occasion, but I happened to carry it that day//My arm candies of course.

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We also went to Bolboa park in San Diego, it is my favorite part of the whole city. I want to keep the whole outfit simple but still stylish, I think this one piece dress fits the park perfectly.  I love the black and white city view print on this dress, unique and morden.

Details: Zara city dress I got 2 years ago, it is still one of my favorite dresses//Rebecca Minkoff mini M.A.C peach, perfect summer bag// Steve Madden Leopard loafer CROQUETL,  see its details in my haul here//Jcrew pink pyramid bracelete//Evil eye bracelete from Farms market//Bangle sets from BCBGeneration

Thanks for stopping by dear, have a good weekend everyone!

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6.8 Neon bag brights my day

by Lu Lu on 08/06/2012

Hey my loves, this is our second day in San Diego, we went to USS Midway Museum,  it was absolutely amazing and I have more admiration for navies after our visit. I just want to dress comfy and effortless that day since we had a lot of walk, so I chose this simple skinny jean and cardigan look, and bright it up with my Neon cross-body bag.

In the last pic, it is my bf Matt and me. I really appreciate all the great pics and work he has been doing for my blog. I think he deserves a good shot here. Thanks baby~~

Details: Black skinny jean with gold zipper from Zara, it is very stretchy and comfy, my favorite jean at the moment//Gap gray cardigan//Bright yellow tee from JCrew, I love JCrew basic tees, great quality and rich color//OK, my favorite piece of the whole outfit, Neon cross bag from Target. See how I style it with Black Maxi dress and Electronic blue jean in the past. I think everyone should have something neon this season, the color just simply makes me happy. Perfect for spring and summer. //Flip flop from UGG

 

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We visited San Diego recently, and we went for a really nice walk along the harbor the first day we got there. It was kind of chilly near the harbor, but the sun was sooo beautiful:) I chose this tweed jacket and faux leather short , they keep me warm and chic, the bright yellow definitely lifted up my vacation mood.

Detail: I know I already featured this Zara yellow tweed jacket several times in my blog, and it is definitely one of my favorite spring pieces. It is fun, and easy to dress up the whole outfit, see how I style it with Skinny Jean and Denim short in the past//Faux leather jacket from H&M, it is so versatile and it is one of my favorite shorts//H&M white top, like the see-through contrast//Chunky chain necklace from Express//Jrew blue rhinestone bracelet, I got it from sale., I love JCew sales jewelry~good price & quality//Rebecca Minkoff mini M.A.C in peach//Steve Madden Leopard Print Flat-CROQUETL, see more details about it in my haul here.

The amazing desserts are from Extraordinary Desserts from Little Italy in San Diego downtown. Honestly, they look better than they actually taste, not too well for my teeth:( we love the atmosphere , check it out if you are in the area.

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I have been loving kale salad recently. Kale is being called “the new beef”, “the queen of greens” and “a nutritional powerhouse.”  Kale is low in calorie and supper high in fiber, iron, vitamin  A, C, K, and super good for detox. I can’t not say enough good things about it.

Here is one of my favorite ways to eat kale, mixed kale salad: Dice kale really thin, first add olive oil, salt, half lemon juice, and mix with the kale really, really well, this is one of the most important part to make the leafy vege flavorful, leave it for 20 mins. Then add cucumber, dice yellow pepper, sesame, lightly candied walnut or any other vege you like to complete the salad.

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This is another gorgeous weekend day in LA, and I think my stripy sun dress is perfect for it. The Fedora and turquoise bag add more summer feel to the the whole look.

Details, black and white stripy dress from Brandy//Brown faux leather wedges from H&M//Cream and turquoise cross bag from local boutique store, I love it for summer//My everyday essential, arm candies~

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