On a side topic, if you are in a mood for shopping and still looking for some great gifts, FORWARD BY ELYSE WALKER & REVOLVE Clothing are having great sales right now!

Forward by Elyse Walker

*3 DAYS ONLY! 

Starts on December 17, 7 pm / Ends on December 20th, 4 pm 

15% off $750+ 
20% off $1000+ 
25% off $1500
PROMO CODE: LOOKFWRD 

Disclaimer: For orders shipped to Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Macau, Taiwan, Korea, Japan only. This offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and can not be combined with other offers. Discount will be adjusted for returns. Discount is not applicable to pre-order items or gift cards. This offer can be ended by FWRD.com anytime. 

Disallowed brands: Balenciaga, Vintage Rolex. 

Revolve Clothing

*3 DAY SALE ONLY! 

Starts on December 15, 12:01 am / Ends on December 17th, 4 pm 

Restricted brands: John Elliott, Canada Goose, Patagonia, B&O Play, Current/Elliott, 7 For All Mankind, T by Alexander Wang, Acacia, Alice + Olivia, Red Valentino, Love Moschino, M Missoni, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Theory, Vince, DVF, Alexis, Zimmermann, Frye, Stuart Weitzman, ALC, Iro, Iro. Jeans, Paige, Rag & Bone, Frame, Citizens of Humanity, A Gold E, Denim x Alexander Wang, Dita, Ray Ban

Good luck and happy hunting! 

Photos by: Oliver Gires

:: Outfit::

Esprit hats- Similar here and here

C/MEO Collective This time romper (sold out) - Similar here and here

Jeffrey Campbell lace-up sandals- Similar here

Michael Kors watch

Coach sunglasses

Gorjana necklaces

I've always been a huge fan of vibrant colors and I'm never afraid of expressing that love through what I wear. If you look at some of my recent blog posts (here, here and here), I don't think you can disagree with me on that. To me, life is more beautiful with colors and that will never change. While pastel colors make me feel feminine, bold colors energize me in some ways that I can't explain. They lift me up and give me the confidence that I need whenever I'm at events or fashion weeks. 

But things changed when I was at Vietnam Fashion Week. Except for this vibrant outfit that I wore on day 2, the rests are either plain colors, black and white like this outfit on day 1, or monochromatic like what you see here. I felt like I needed a break from all the crazy colors, quirky prints, and heavy embellishments from the street style madness since New York fashion week. And I thought nothing could refreshen myself up better than a crisp white on white outfit. After going through a dozen of white tops in my closet, I decided to pair this cut-out crop top with wide leg pants instead of a white pencil skirt or jeans. Red was the only bright color that I added to the whole look. 

This outfit might not be the most striking one that you've seen on me, but surprisingly, it's attractive enough to catch the attention of people on the street. Don't believe me? These photos below can prove it.  

After the first day in Vietnam Fashion Week, I started feeling more relaxed and enjoying while it lasted. Honestly, I was a bit stressed at first about not being well-prepared for the event due to the last minute decision. I knew no one there except for Ms. Trang Le, the president of Vietnam International Fashion Week, who I have the honor to call her a friend. What would I do there for nine days? I had so much work to do after coming back from New York Fashion Week, how could I finish? Many things popped up on my head to stop me from going. But I decided to attend Vietnam Fashion Week regardless because I wanted to support my friend and to learn more about Vietnam fashion landscape. On late Saturday night, I booked a flight. On Sunday morning, I jetted off. Just like that! 

That spontaneous decision turned out to be the best one. I had a fantastic time in Vietnam, met many wonderful people, and talked to many talented Vietnamese and international fashion designers. Everyone was so kind, warm, and friendly. Not to mention I had a photoshoot done in the middle of Saigon, with a young and talented photographer, Chanh Nguyen, whom I met at the event. I couldn't think of shooting at any other places that represent the country better than the street itself. A street with full of motorcyclists is a trademark of Vietnam, and any tourist that has the courage to cross the road without traffic light is a hero. 

Guess what? After being away from the country where I was born for 11 years, I was able to cross the road. I felt like a hero. I mean, you don't see a blonde-hair girl wearing a blue lace dress, striking cobalt blue heels, and sparkling clutch crossing the road on a regular day, do you?

Thank you so much for reading! 

Photos: Street by Chanh

::Outfit::
Self-portrait Athanasia Lace Dress- Similar here
Giuseppe Zanotti Blue Cut-out Sandals- Similar here
Forever New Clutch- Similar here
Alexander McQueen Sunglasses

Greetings from Phuket everyone! 

I'm back in Phuket to celebrate my "Forever21" birthday with Radisson Blu Hotel Phuket. My first date with the hotel was in June this year. I didn't expect to visit the hotel so soon (although I wished), but here I am spending the most important day of the year at one of my favorite hotels with my loved one. I can't ask for anything better than this. You have to wait to see what Radisson Blu Hotel team prepared for me. It's beyond my expectation, honestly! I'll share more in the next couple of posts. For now, here is the last day that I spent in New York shopping. 

After 8 crazy days running around town in high heels and tight dresses for fashion week, this was the only time I could dress up in a casual outfit, put on my sneakers, and be a tourist. Shopping in Manhattan is always so fun even if you don't buy anything at all. But that's not going to happen when you are at a shopping paradise. I kept reminding myself not to shop too much, but I still ended up leaving New York with an over-weighted suitcase. The white sneakers and blue top, that you see in this post, plus a pair of over-the-knees boots, one jacket, a couple of blouses, skirts, cosmetics, and some videography equipment are what I brought home with me. Perhaps, there are other things. I lost count. 

Thank you so much for reading! 

Photos: Evelyn Lee

:Outfit:

H&M blue top- Similar here 

Forever 21 denim shorts- Similar here

Nike white sneakers

Playnomore handbag

Alexander McQueen sunglasses