Turn that frown upside down

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Grace

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Sometimes when I am having a bad day, I log on to YOUTUBE and watch some of my favorite videos.  I posted 5 of them below.  Somehow, each one of these videos makes me feel better either through laughing (number 1 and number 5), crying (number 4), realizing the amazement of overcoming obstacles (number 3) or just smiling from ear to ear (number 2)…no matter what, I just instantly turn my frown upside down.  I thought I would share these with you.

1.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzRH3iTQPrk
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3.)

4.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DelJrP3P7tA
5.)

 

Have a great Tuesday!

 

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Coming Out of Hibernation

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Grace

I truly believe that some styles never fade, they just hibernate for a while and wait for the perfect time to come back out again.  This is the case with my new favorite belt!  It’s black leather with gold-tone key holes which are used for the toggle and twist closure attached to a draped-chain – adding the perfect detail; it’s super classy and chic!  My aunt, who is one of the stylish people I know, recently gave me this belt of hers after finding it in one of her drawers during spring cleaning.  She decided to package it up, along with 25 other belts she no longer wore, and send them to me overseas.  I know…super sweet!  Plus, I love getting packages, ha!  So among the 25 belts, I fell in love with this one.  Ironically, it was my aunt’s favorite as well…over 30 years ago!  Originally purchased in the late seventies, early eighties from my aunt thinks Express, this belt has now come out of style hibernation and landed on ad posters for BCBG!  Not to mention their 2011 Accessories Catalog!  Isn’t it amazing how certain fashion items come back around?!  This story made me realize that saving some of my favorite fashion items and accessories through the years, may not be a silly idea after all.  Who knows when it just may become popular again!

WORK

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Ironing Out the Details:

Blouse – QUEEN’S WARDROBE Grace Lace Blouse
Skirt – WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET high-waisted pencil skirt (no longer available); Similar skirt here and here
Belt – Gifted vintage black leather toggle and chain belt; Similar belt
Necklace – Gifted solid gold heart pendant; Similar necklace here and here
Earrings – Gifted gold heart and pink jewel earrings; Similar pair
Bracelets – Gifted gold bracelets; Similar bracelets
Heels – GUESS Carlisan Black Patent heels
Bag – MICHAEL KORS Leather Tote (mine is Patent Leather) – Previously styled HERE and HERE

So, learn from my experience…look through your closet and maybe you will find an old accessory (you just couldn’t bear to throw away) that you can use to dress up your outfit today.  Bring it out of hibernation!

I hope you had a great weekend.  Happy Monday!

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Spotted-Red, White and Blue

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Grace

Keeping with the theme of the 4th of July holiday, I wore this outfit to work this week…it was very festive, although, I don’t think anyone in Malaysia understand its significance.  Oh well!  When I want to dress professionally and feel classy, I always reach for one of my white collared shirts, this one is from Victoria’s Secret.  Yes, they do have cute clothes too!  It’s short-sleeved and extremely comfortable for the warm climate here in this tropical weather.  Plus, I always grab a blazer or sweater for the cool air-conditioned offices.  Here, I grabbed this navy blue sweater with pockets (women love our pockets!) from Urban Outfitters and added a red belt to my navy pinstriped dress pants.  My favorite part of this outfit, however, is the brooch.  The accessories can sometimes pull the whole outfit together and show off your individual style or as The Sartorialist would say, “well chosen accessories can be the raison d’être for a whole look.”

WORK

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Ironing Out the Details:

Top – VICTORIA’S SECRET Tuxedo Poplin Shirt
 Pants – ANN TAYLOR LOFT pinstriped dress pants (no longer available); similar pants
Belt – Vintage red and gold belt; Similar belt here and here
Sweater – URBAN OUTFITTERS BDG New Slub Shawl Collar Cardigan in navy (no longer available); Similar here
Earrings – Vintage Gold and Blue Stone Earrings; Similar pair
Brooch – MODCLOTH SOS Brooch (no longer available); Similar brooch
Heels – GUESS nude colored pumps (no longer available); Similar pumps here and here

Thanks so much for following and being a part of Wrinkled Chiffon.

Have a great weekend!
xoxo Wrinkled Chiffon

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