Wearing Now: Men's Tee

 

Top: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Skirt: True Religion Mandy

Boots: Diesel Pony

Bracelet: Metally (Brazilian brand)

Purse: Balenciaga City

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban RB4159

I LOVE a unique t-shirt.  Marc by Marc Jacobs brought back their classic Skulls graphic tee to celebrate their 10th Anniversary.  To tell you the truth, I couldn't tell they were skulls at first glance when I saw it online.  Then when I actually figured it out, it seemed a bit scary to be wearing that many skulls, so I dismissed it.  Fast forward a month while shopping in Waikiki, I happened to waltz into the Marc by Marc Jacobs store by coincidence (if Hubby asks you guys, please stick with this story...the big 'SALE' sign had nothing to do with it).  I saw this tee and actually loved the way they printed on it.  The white is so prominent on the black that it creates a cool contrast.  The super soft cotton was also a plus.  I tried it on, and took it home.  I didn't even think about that fact that it's a men's tee, I just liked the fact that it looks cooler than the normal tee.  So don't be afraid to wear a men's shirt, you just have to style it to make it work on you.  Love it and rock it.

I was lucky to be able to stick to my principle of buying things on sale.  If you love this tee enough, it is also available at Saks.com for $68.

To tuck or not to tuck?

There are probably those days that you are feeling a bit frumpy and it seems like your outfit is just not coming together.  If you one of those encounter those days, try this trick - tuck in your shirt.  For the last few years, I have been wearing a lot of tunics, so this trick was not so useful to me.  With the recent trends of high waisted pants coming back in style, I have re-discovered the magic of tucking.  Then, I realized that it works with low waisted pants too, as long as your shirt is long enough to be tucked in.  By doing so, you will give your outfit more shape and less 'blah'.

A picture is worth more than a thousand words, so here is the comparison.  I am wearing the exact same thing in both pictures, the only difference is untucked t-shirt and tucked t-shirt.  Notice how much more 'put together' the outfit looks with just one simple trick.  Your legs also look slightly longer since your top is not covering part of your bottom.

Shirt:  Marc by Marc Jacobs

Jeans: 7 for All Mankind Flynt

Shoes: Prada sport wedges

Belt: Rough Roses

Cats: Tippy and Tasha

Give it a try if you haven't already, it'll bring you a different look.

Cross Body Saddle Bag for Cheap

Cheap is a relative term.  :)  I got a request from a friend to help look for a leather saddle cross body bag in brown without breaking the bank.  I have to say, one of the bags I am using the most this season is my saddle bag - highly recommended!  I was given the budget of $200 - $250, I love a shopping challenge...and challenge accepted!

After a night of searching to the ends of the internet, I have come up with the following.  (I will include some messenger bags too because some people might define saddle differently)


My two favorites choices that I will submit for the challenge are -


Rugby Leather Saddle Bag
Rugby is a line by Ralph Lauren, which is known for their classic polo design.  It would only make sense that they can do a saddle bag right.  Here, Ralph Lauren did a well-made a classic saddle bag which just the right amount of detail on the flap and a tan color that is very versatile.  This is a bag you can definitely carry through the summer into fall.  It is a steal at $159.99.

 

 Get it via Rugby for a sale price of $159.99

See by Chloe Yate Leather Messenger bag
I have a love-love relationship with See by Chloe.  It all started with Chloe where I developed a love for their supple leather handbags with the high price tag.  You can imagine how excited I was to find out Chloe will have a little sister!  See by Chloe always puts fun details into their products, which makes it very easy to recognize.  Their quality is amazing for the price.  I have a wallet from them that I have used for the past 3 years, every single day, and it is still in very good shape.  Here is a messenger bag that displays all those qualities of a See by Chloe bag - nice leather, fun detail of the bows, and amazing price.  At 50% off, it'll go very quickly!

Buy it via Net-a-Porter.com for a sale price of $237.50


If you have slightly different criteria, maybe one of the following will fit your needs.


Rough Roses pumpkin leather 'Riley' Messenger Bag

Buy it via Bluefly.com for $199.99


Rebecca Minkoff almond leather 'Mini Rikki' Crossbody Bag

Buy it via Bluefly.com for $285




MARC BY MARC JACOBS Classic Q Natasha Crossbody Bag - available in multiple colors
Like See by Chloe, Marc by Marc Jacobs has a special place in my heart.

Get it via Bloomingdales for $348

Melie Bianco Miley
Not leather but cute for the price of the bag

Get it via Piperlime.com for $68.99


MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Medium' Messenger Saddle Bag

Get it via Nordstrom for $228

This was fun, so if anyone has something that they need to find, I would love to help to the best of my abilities!  :)

Wallets, Wallets, Wallets

My cousin is looking for a wallet, so being the helpful cousin I am (translation: take any reason I can get to look for stuff online), I started browsing.

If you want something with color, this Tory Burch Patent Zip Around Continental Wallet is great.  How can you pass up on red and blue patent?  There is just something about that shiny leather that makes it special.  One of my friends have this exact color scheme on her Reva flats and it looks amazing.

Tory Burch Patent Zip Around Wallet  Nordstrom.com for $195

If you are not a fan of patent or would like something less colorful, this Marc by Marc Jacobs wallet is a good choice.  It comes in white, yellow, grey, and black.  It was on sale at Nordstrom for $125 yesterday, but it is sold out now...which means it'll probably go on sale some time in the future at other stores too.  If you can't wait, you can get it at Shopbop.com for $188.

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs Continental Wallet at Shopbop.com

Now, in an ideal world where money was no issue...THIS is the must-have wallet.  I have been lusting after this wallet ever since I saw it in the Balenciaga boutique in Las Vegas 8 months ago.  It is just dreamy.  The giant hardware with the distressed leather is so unique, no one does it better than Balenciaga.  There are also so many leather/hardware color combination that there is a perfect color for everyone.  I present to you the Balenciaga Giant Money Gold in Old Rose.

Giant Money Gold at Balenciaga.com for $555

Did I say this is the perfect wallet already? 

What's your favoite?

Cute flats I need

Okay, maybe need is the wrong word...nobody NEEDS cute shoes, but it's definitely desirable to have them.  Actually, I take that back, every girl needs a pair of cute flats.  

I have a hard time buying things full price, so I will always try to post things that I find on sale.  

For work, I like to have flats that have a bit of embellishments on them so it's not so boring in the workplace.  Check out these Marc by Marc Jacobs flats.  They are the universal color black but still fun with the stones on the bow.

Get them here for $198 at 50% off.

Another designer I really like is Miu Miu for flats.  Again, classic ballerina flat design.  Versatile colors to wear for work or on the weekend.

Get the black version here for $314.99 and the white version here for $331.

On those days you want to have some fun, consider these flats.  These Marc by March Jacobs Mouse Calf Hair Ballet Flats are super adorable.  The mouse design with the calf hair spotted mouse pattern is definitely quirky like many of the MbyMJ designs.  It makes me giddy just looking at it.  

Get the Mouse Flats here for $191.99.

Last one, and my personal favorite.  Miu Miu Polka Dot flats.  Every girl needs something that is polka dot prints.  It brings out the little girl in me and makes me smile every time I wear them.  I found them on Rue La La, this site that has different sales every day.  

Now you can get these Miu Miu flats here for $309 + VAT.

If you find something you like, please let me know too!  I love looking at other people's finds!