Spotted-Black Opaque Tights

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Grace

Wearing tights reminds me of being a little girl while living up north in the U.S.  Whenever it was cold out, my sister and I would bundle up in our cute dresses and tights with pretty little shoes.  As I got older, I began substituting my tights for nude pantynose/nylons for work and never really thought about tights as a clothing staple…until I started watching Gossip Girl.  Seeing Blair Waldorf walk the streets of New York,  hardly ever wearing pants and NEVER wearing jeans, she sparked the need to add this staple item back into my wardrobe.  Noted on Nina’s list as number 10, black opaque tights hits number 8 in my 100 list.  As I mentioned, I do love Nina’s suggestions, but I really want to make my 100 list my own!  So, in this WORK style below, I paired my black opaque tights with a skirt and cardigan to wear to the office.  You can also check out some of my other “black opaque tights looks” here and here.

NUMBER 8/100 – BLACK OPAQUE TIGHTS

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Wearing black tights with black boots or heels creates one long, sleek line, as Nina says.

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FOR THOSE OF YOU BRAVING THE CROWDS TONIGHT TO SEE THE PREMIERE OF “BREAKING DAWN”, HAVE FUN…I WISH I WERE WITH YOU!

Ironing Out the Details:

Blouse – MODCLOTH Luminous Blooms Top
Cardigan – UNIQLO
Blazer – EXPRESS (no longer available); Similar blazer
Skirt – Gifted; Similar tribal print skirt here and here
Belt – J. CREW
Earrings – ANN TAYLOR LOFT jeweled earrings; Similar here
 Bracelet – Gifted; Similar bracelet here
Watch – MICHAEL KORS
Sunglasses – MARC by MARC JACOBS
Tights – HUE
Shoes – NINE WEST Spotlighted HERE
Bag – LODIS bags here and here; MY BAG PREVIOUSLY STYLED HERE

If you haven’t had the chance to read my 100th post, please check it out!  I have embarked on a new adventure for the next 100 weeks, which began a couple weeks ago.  I’m so excited to continue on this fashion journey!  For more information on MY ONE HUNDRED, please click here and also check out “The One Hundred” by Nina Garcia.

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Have a great weekend!
xoxo Wrinkled Chiffon

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Travel-Penang, Malaysia-Goddess of Mercy Temple

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Grace

When my husband and I visited Penang detailed in this post, I described many of the sites that we visited.  One site listed as a “must-see” was the Goddess of Mercy Chinese Temple.  Located in Georgetown on Penang Island, the Goddess of Mercy Temple is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang, built in 1800.  The Goddess of Mercy Temple, also known as ‘Kuan Yin Teng’ in Hokkien dialect, honors Kuan Yin, a devout Buddist.  Kuan Yin was said to have attained the coveted state of Nirvana but instead chose to remain on earth to provide guidance and help to others who are striving to reach Nirvana.   When I first spotted the temple, it looked as if it was burning down, as I watched smoke billowing out from the inside.  As I walked closer, I realized the smoke was from the sandalwood incense being burnt by devotees who visit the temple to pray and seek guidance from Kuan Yin.  Suddenly, I heard the overpowering sound of chirping little birds.  Not sure what to expect, I noticed hundreds of birds in cages sitting right outside the temple.  Without a sign or reason to explain why these birds were placed in this location, I stood there to watch a father and his children approach the cages.

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img_3438The kids watched closely as their dad approached the bird vendor and purchased a cage filled with two birds.  The children were in awe as they listened intently to their father explain the meaning behind the birds and what they were about to do…release them.  Releasing birds from their cage is meant to obtain good merit as it signifies new life, freedom and the end of suffering.  This is similar to Buddha’s preaching in attaining Nirvana.  See the pictures below as the children and their father reinact this old Buddist tradition.

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the birds flying away in the distance…

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Designer Spotlight-Betsey Johnson

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Grace

When I think Betsey Johnson, I think fun, flirty and full of color and that is exactly what I got in these Betsey Johnson sandals!  With childhood aspirations of being a dancer and her love of costumes, Betsey Johnson laid the foundation for her feminine, flirty and some say “over the top” designs.  She began her career in the fashion world in the 60s and by 1978 was starting her own fashion line.  Today, she has more than 65 stores worldwide and has even been inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame.  She’s also a strong advocate in the fight against breast cancer, as she won the battle with the disease herself.  Each year, she continues to support the cause by hosting events in her boutiques across the world, along with creating limited edition products and donating the proceeds to various breast cancer charities.  My favorite quote of Betsey was found on her website, “If Betsey Johnson didn’t exist, we would have to invent her, simply to remind ourselves that fashion can be fun.  She’s the original wild child and set to paint the town pink!”  I regularly enjoy visiting the whimsical world that is Betsey Johnson; she’s definitely one of a kind!

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Ironing Out the Details:

Dress – JESSICA SIMPSON Houndstooth Dress
Necklace – ANN TAYLOR Pink Pearls (no longer available); Similar pink pearls
Earrings – Vintage; Similar earrings
Bracelets – Gifted; Similar bracelets here and here
Heels – BETSEY JOHNSON Judson sandal (no longer available); Similar here and here
Clutch – EXPRESS Sequin clutch (no longer available); Similar clutch here, here and here

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