not so fashion-related favorites

Starting my first year at a professional health care graduate school has got me interested on how other graduate students are expressing themselves on the blogosphere. here are a few blogs by them.

http://journeysinmedicine.blogspot.com/
http://www.agraphia.net/
http://bostonmedicalstudent.wordpress.com/

Tucker for Target

I have been craving their dresses since seeing them sell out in seconds on Gilt a few weeks ago. I understand that Tucker is not as established and famous a brand as previous designers and this fact may be reflected on the fact that nothing has sold out yet online. However Target probably realized what their market is craving: feminine, bohemian, playful items as evidenced in the success of collaborations with Rodarte, Liberty of London, and Cynthia Vincent.

I really wanted to like this red floral print dress but my skin tone works better with either much lighter or darker pieces.

                                                         Signature Floral Dress 39.99

Some of my favorites:

Signature Blouse in Cream; 29.99

Signature Blouse in Navy; 29.99

Signature Dress in Diamond Print; 39.99

Button Down Dress in Floral Print; 34.99

Images and descriptions from target.com

Dior Fall 2010

Yes, flowers are beautiful but many times, floral prints remind me of grandmother clothes (not that all of them are so bad, especially with the retro trend). However, John Galliano's interpretation of flowers is pretty much amazing and breathtaking. Not your typical flowers as prints but the pieces still remind of the lively bunch. He really captured their vibrant quality and the styling is humorous and reminiscent, yet mind blowing. I really did not expect to like a yellow short dress, especially with ruffles. Somehow it is one of my favorite pieces from the collection. Amazing.

All pictures are from style.com

Aldo Harvley

My recent craving for cross-body bags has lead to opening my eyes to stores I just did not glance at much before. Aldo is one of those stores.

- great assortment of adorable bags
- friendly prices ($20 ~ $60 usually for retail price)
- various options for both faux and real leather
- the website provides suggestions for pairing shoes and bags and nice pictures of the details

For example, the Harvley:
- comes in 2 colors (cognac and khaki)
- $ 45
- faux leather
- spacious enough for a cross-body bag with 1 zipper and 1 cell phone pockets
- zipper enclosure (to which I am partial)
-  13" x 10" (I love it's old school bag + cross body shape)

Pictures, links, and description from aldo.com website

Banana Republic Jewelry/Shoes Fall 2010

I have not been much of a BR girl since my safari phase during high school. Considering this, my last trip to a BR store caught me by surprise with their lovely jewelry. So many lovely pieces for such great prices! (jewelry listed here all under 50.00 USD and shoes under 100)
On a side note, I am also loving their shoes and Mad Men styling for this season.

mona johannesson

pretty much the face of 'jenna lyons'-j.crew.

a slightly more feminine/parisian version of kate moss.

i want almost everything this girl tries on so very smart move on j.crew. wish to she her more on the runway, too.

Credits: style.com Spring 2006
jcrew may 2010 catalog from monaj.net

Fall Favorites

While I love summer thunderstorms, my mind is already looking forward to fall: back to school, the scent of foliage, and fall fashion!



1. tan gauzy sweaters
so lovely for layering and works for cool and warm weather
i'm looking forward to layering it with skirts and dresses

2. thigh high/over the knee boots
an alternative to leggings, which i find awkward to wear.
just try not to go to places where i have to take my shoes off
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3. Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum / Parfum
I've been coveting this fragrance since I smelled it on the Keira Knightley ads in a magazine. I've been testing out samples throughout the year and while this scent is sophisticated to what I usually use it works all throughout the year. The ever-elegant Chanel parfum bottle design makes it even more justifiable.

4. Slated Blue
I've been noticing this shade of blue in various items lately: from Sally Hansen's Gray by Gray, Barielle's Slate of Affairs, Rebecca Taylor's sweaters, and Burberry's lace blouse (above) - just to name a few.
Lace blouses can end up romantically classy or shockingly tacky. The toned down color makes the classic garment more modern but somewhat understated.

Photo Credits: Style.com (Fall 2010 Burberry Prorsum and Rebecca Taylor)
Macys.com (Chanel Coco Mademoiselle)