Shirt Dresses......how versatile! Different ways to wear them...

I love all sorts of shirt dresses as you can play around with them so often.  They can be worn as a one-piece dress, or an outerwear/jacket, or a tunic - really versatile!  Shirt dresses are also good for those who want to hide their big bums and gigantic thighs (like me!!)...LOL!

I have all sorts of shirt dresses like plain colored ones, checkered ones, floral print ones, polka dot print ones etc....you name it.

This post is all about how I wear my shirt dresses........a total of 4 ensembles.  

My ODJ:

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TOP:

- Bottom Layer: Mustard yellow cotton turtle neck (no brand)

- Middle Layer: b+ab teal/black floral shirt dress with front ribbon details

- Top Layer: Jeanasis khaki patterned long vest with slightly ruffled trim

BOTTOM:

- Zara black fitted pants

BAG:

- Prada rusty brown deerskin bowler (from 2007)

SHOES:

- Millies brown calf leather long boots with buckle details

ACCESSORIES:

- Belt: Mango orange-brown wide belt with gold oval buckle

- Earrings: Triple flower dangling earrings with teal/blue crystals (no brand bought from Milan)

- Sunglasses: Chloe "Myrte" sunglasses in chocolate color with gradient brown lens

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Next, here's my other ODJ featuring another shirt dress.....checkered pattern this time!

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TOP/DRESS:
- Bottom Layer ==> Lowry's Farm orange-red cotton 3/4 sleeves top
- Middle Layer ==> Jeanasis black/gray/white checkered shirt dress w/ 3 pockets

- Top Layer ==> OZOC gray/white rabbit fur vest with garter hem

BAG:
- Chanel 08 Prefall Black large Portobello w/ flap closure and light gold hw

SHOES:
- Fiorucci olive green brushed leather short boots with zipper details

ACCESSORIES:
- Belt: Kookai black wide leather belt w/ zipper trim
- Necklace:  (1) Chanel Cruise09 black/pewter necklace from "Sweet Heart" collection

(2) Black beads w/ lace ribbon long necklace (no brand from Korea)
- Earrings: Chanel Cruise09 black/pewter dangling CC earrings w/ wings from "Sweet Heart" collection
- Sunglasses: Chloe "Litchi" CL2161 seashell/black acetate oversized sunglasses

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I got this idea of layering a fur vest over a shirt dress from Japanese magazines...

 

Here's how the back looks like....

 Close-up of my ensemble....

(I originally wore a black cotton top underneath the shirt dress, but I think the black looks too dull for the entire ensemble...so I changed to an orange-red color top for the pop of color...now the ensemble looks "happier"...haha!)

 Close-Up of my shoes...love the brushed leather effect....

 Close-Up of my necklaces...

 I just love multiple layers of necklaces....I esp. added this long black beads necklace with lace ribbon details (worn as double strands) to the Chanel "Sweet Heart" necklace to give it a richer look...

I love this Chanel heart-shaped pendant because it's very 3D as you can see....

 

And here's the close-up of my Chanel earrings...from the same "Sweet Heart" collection..

 

This is another ODJ which I've posted on tPF before....this time, it's a plain white shirt dress with ruffle/lace details....

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TOP:
- Bottom layer: Bread n' Butter white cotton shirt dress with lace trims and ruffles
- Top layer: Jeanasis light grayish green patterned long vest with slightly ruffled trim

BOTTOM:
- Slim fit indigo jeans (no brand - bought from a local shop)

BAG:
- Chanel SS09 Act 1 Classic Lambskin Medium Flap in Heather/Electric Blue with silver hw

SHOES:
- Alima Silver leather + Petticoat material pointed heels with silver+red+navy+beige leather patchwork in round shapes

ACCESSORIES:
- Earrings: Gray carved metal dangling earrings with rose and dangling plastic ball in green/white/pink "marble" effect (bought from a local designer)
- Sunglasses: Chloe "Myrte" sunglasses in chocolate color with gradient brown lens

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 I just love all kinds of victorian-inspired outfits with lace and ruffles......

Details of my tops...

(Did you notice that the outer knit vest is actually the same as the one I've worn for my 1st ensemble above?  But this color here is actually lighter, and I didn't wear a belt on top of it because I want the vest to be "flowy"...)

Details of my shoes.....which is a Spanish brand...

And my earrings....

Last but not least, here's another ODJ which I've posted on tPF before......featuring floral shirt dress worn differently as "dress-on-dress"

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TOP/DRESS:
- Bottom Layer: Mustard sleeveless dress w/ lace trim (no brand - bought from a local boutique)
- Middle Layer: b+ab pink/purple/orange/Taupe/White multicolor floral shirt dress w/ navy embroidered trim
- Top Layer: b+ab magenta satin double-breasted light jacket

BAG:
- Chanel 08A Taupe lambskin classic flap w/ silver hw in medium size

SHOES:
- Brown leather high-heeled long boots (no brand - bought from a local boutique)

ACCESSORIES:
- Belt: b+ab white leather belt w/ tarnished silver oval buckle and embossed pattern on leather
- Necklace: Pilgrim aged gold necklace w/ fish pendants and dangling crystals & beads in olive green, mustard, burgundy & black
- Earrings: Les Nereides Paris taupe Butterfly dangling earrings in enamel w/ dangling crystal
- Sunglasses: Chloe "Myrte" sunglasses in chocolate color with gradient brown lens

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Love the detailed navy embroidered trim on the sleeves of the floral shirt dress..

The collar of this Magenta satin jacket has 2 strings inside. You can actually pull the strings on both sides to make the collar really "wrinkled" / "ruched" to give it some "volume". 

Close-Up of my necklace

(love the cute details of this necklace. Actually, the brand "Pilgrim" from Denmark is one of my favorite costume jewelery brands....well, aside from Chanel of course. :P)  

Close-Up of my earrings....

Close-Up of my belt...(see the patterns on the buckle and the leather...)  

So, which one is your favorite?  I try to layer different things under and over the shirt dress to give it a different feel.  Accessorizing also helps to create different looks.   Actually, I have a couple more shirt dresses in my closet.....but didn't feature them here.  Anyway, hope you enjoy the pictures.

Cheers,
Mia

Finally....details of my 1st GIVEAWAY :D

Hi Gals,

Sorry again for missing in action.  My flu became worse now and I even lost my voice.  Today's my son's 2nd birthday and we have also been busy preparing for his birthday.  Time flies!

Anyway, as promised I am giving away 2 things as my 1st GIVEAWAY:
1. Gay Giano Size 40 Black Cotton Blouse (approx. measurement details below):
- 15.5 inches ==> left shoulder to right shoulder
- 22 inches ==> sleeves length
- 24 inches ==> total length of blouse from collar to bottom
- 30 inches ==> waistline

Details of the blouse in front.....

This blouse is a classic piece for wearing with pants or skirts.  You can even wear something bright underneath as a layer as the cotton is not too thick for this blouse and you can see some bright colors popping out.

2. Cat Black Crystal Necklace

- I have owned this black cat crystal necklace for a while now, but have never worn it once.  Any of you out there like cats?  I think this necklace will be a great accessory for fitted V-neck outfits and some rock-style outfits.  The cat is "reversible" where you can wear it one side with the black crystals, and the other side is just matte brushed black metal.  It has a dangling/moving crown too...hehe!

 This is the other side...

This necklace is standard length...not too long nor too short...

 

If you wish to enter the GIVEAWAY, you just need to leave me a comment here and tell me 3 things:
- if you prefer the necklace more or the blouse more (so it's easier to do the allocation of the 2 giveaways)
- why you like my blog
- what you would like to see more on my blog in the future

Next Saturday (Dec 5), I will choose 2 lucky winners in total - one for the blouse and one for the necklace.  Then I'll announce it on my blog and will need the winners to give me their emails so that I can contact them to mail out the giveaways.  I am located in Hong Kong so it will take some time to mail it out to your place if you don't live in Asia.

Anyway, hope you like them both!

Cheers,
Mia

Modern Gypsy? Feminine Rock? Bohemian? Whatever...LOL!

I'm not good with the fashion names although I read a lot of fashion magazines. I tend to forget the naming conventions for different seasons.  I just feel that fashion really rotates and what's in will be out and what's out will be in again.  Well, I don't really care what the look is called as long as it looks good. :P  I just don't like stereotyping the looks...

Anyway, I have the habit of keeping my magazines and I love to re-read them to get some inspiration from time to time.  The other day, when I was organizing my wardrobe, I saw a silk/chiffon dress and a cropped faux leather jacket which I have bought last year but never worn yet.  I was thinking...sell??  Keep?  Giveaway??  Or what??

Then I recalled something from the Japanese fashion magazines I was reading the other day and got inspired.  I love doing mix and match and this is what I came up for my ensemble.

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DRESS:  

- Mango black printed silk chiffon long dress with ruffles

COAT:

- Light brown cropped faux leather jacket with zipper details (no brand bought from a HK local shop)

BAG:

- Prada rusty brown cervo antik (deerskin leather) bowler bag with matte gold hw (from 2007)

SHOES:

- Hush Puppies light brown brushed leather motorcycle medium-length boots

ACCESSORIES:

- Earrings: Pilgrim red/black leather heart dangling earrings

- Necklaces: (a) Mango multi-color burgundy/olive/cream/brown beads w/ gold chain long  double strand necklace

                        (b) Mango multi-layered silver/gold short chunky necklace with charm & beads

- Ring: Folli Follie red/black bead & strass chunky ring

- Sunglasses: Chloe "Litchi" CL2161 seashell/black acetate oversized sunglasses

I like the tough feminine look of this Mango silk dress with the motocycle boots that I have.  Haha....they call it "feminine rock"!

 

 

  
Originally, I didn't have any necklaces on me, but then I am not really a "minimalist" when I dress up (well, unless I go to some formal events which simplicity will be the best).  I tend to do layering and accessorizing very often to complete the whole look.  I put on this long necklace first, and then feel that something is lacking around the neckline.  So, I added another short multi-layered silver/gold chunky necklace and voila!  Here are my necklaces together!  So many layers....hehe!

Close-Up pictures of my ensemble.....love the zipper detail on the both sides of the jacket...

Close-Up pictures of my shoes, bag and jeweleries....

So, what do you think?  Yay or Nay?

BTW, for the Giveaway I mentioned in my previous post, I'll post the details tomorrow as the pictures I've taken today for the blouse are not good enough.  Sorry about that.  :P Stay tuned.

Hope you had a nice weekend!

Cheers,
Mia

My 1st Giveaway....for Christmas! :D

Hi girls,

How are you doing?  I'm not feeling too well these days coz of the change of weather here.  Having running nose and sore throat now...so I'm a bit slow on everything.

Anyway, I stumbled onto something when I was searching for a top in my closet.  I haven't worn it even once, but it's a very nice black top/blouse from Gay Giano (a local brand which sells very chic/classic clothing).  I can't wear it now as the size is too small for me after giving birth to my son.  LOL!!!!  So, I thought, I want to give it out to you girls as my first GIVEAWAY!

I'll take some pictures for it tomorrow and let you know how to join this giveaway. 

Hehe..this is my first giveaway...so bear with me. :D

Till then...good nite.

Cheers,
Mia

I Love Owls!! :D

Hey gals,

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

Finally, it's getting cold here in HK, so I can now wear my fave knits, scarves, boots etc!!  I love winter very much as I always think clothes for winter are much nicer than summer.  LOL!

Anyway, just want to dedicate this post to one of my favorite....OWLS!!  Owls are such mysterious and cool creature, so I really like anything with Owl.....like tanks, shirts, knits, accessories etc.  I kind of collect them and buy whenever I see a nice "Owl".

So, here are a couple of my ensembles with something "owl" to share with you, some have been posted before on tPF Mommy thread.  Hope you like them!

My ODJ today....very very "street casual"...hehe!

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TOP:

- Bottom Layer: b+ab orange knit pullover with puffy sleeves and black owl print

- Top Layer: Coigirl Magic cream color turtle neck with extra long sleeves

BOTTOM:

- Chevignon stone-washed straight cut jeans (rolled up to become a pair of cropped jeans)

BAG:

- Prada rusty brown deerskin bowler (from 2007)

SHOES:

- Staccato olive green wrinkled shiny calf leather lace-up booties with metal heels

ACCESSORIES:

- Scarf: b+ab black wool scarf with loops/fringes

- Socks: Dark teal/gray/mustard/fuchsia square dots knee socks (from Japan)

- Earrings: Satellite Paris 3-dimensional dangling earrings w/ beige tassle

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You can see the Owl better now....:D

 

Paired my olive green booties w/ printed socks for some contrast..

And this is my one and only Prada....I really love the deerskin leather and the style is just so classic....

Close-Up of my earrings...

2nd Owl Ensemble......w/ my sequined Owl tank top

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TOP:
- Bottom Layer: As Know As De Base electric blue lace trim camisole
- Middle Layer: Mango black loose tank w/ sequined OWL design
- Top Layer: Zara black/white striped blazer w/ dotted trim

BOTTOM:
- French Connection black wide leg pants

BAG:
- Chanel 09A Metallic Gray Lambskin Jumbo w/ ruthenium hw

SHOES:
- Pedro Garcia black denim round-toe pumps w/ pearl & strass embellishments

ACCESSORIES:
- Earrings: Vintage off-white w/ brushed gold effect loop earrings w/ leaves prints (bought from a local costume jewelery designer)
- Necklace: Vintage off-white chunky caged heart pendant necklace w/ black rose (bought from a local costume jewelery designer)
- Belt: Pewter thin belt (no brand - bought from a HK local shop)
- Sunglasses: Tom Ford "Jaquelin" brown gradient sunglasses

Close-Up of my Owl sequined top....

 Close-Up of my Necklace and Pedro Garcia Shoes...

3rd Owl Ensemble......w/ my special hand-made chunky leather necklace w/ Owl

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I really love this necklace soooooooo much! Bought it from a Japanese designer, and only 1 was made for each of his design as it's quite complicated to make one. So it's very unique. I'm so happy to have the opportunity to purchase it.

TOPS:
- Bottom layer: French Connection cream cotton long tank top
- Middle layer: Nanashi chiffon diagonal stripes cream + beige top w/ exposed shoulders tied by ribbon
- Top layer: b+ab olive green cotton vest with floral pattern and embossed polka dots khaki trim

BOTTOM:
- Wide leg jeans (bought from Korea)

BAG:
- Chanel SS09 Navy "Pearls Obsession" Small Accordion Tote with silver chains

SHOES:
- Nine West Camel studded flats (Nine West)

ACCESSORIES:
- Necklace: Beige/Bronze color theme leather hand-made chunky necklace with owl,leaves, flowers, crystals and faux gray/white pearls (bought from a Japanese designer)
- Earrings: Chanel Heart + CC multicolor dangling "mosaic" earrings
- Sunglasses: Chloe "Myrte" sunglasses in chocolate color with gradient brown lens

 

Details of my layered tops....love the different texture and patterns of the tops...

Close-Up of my Chanel earrings

4th Owl Ensemble......w/ my special Owl necklace and earrings

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I actually love wearing a different earring for right ear and left ear....:D

 

TOPS:

- As Know As De Base khaki-brown polka dot dress

- As Know As De Base brown "dual" long sleeves turtleneck (brown + khaki neck)

- b+ab dark fuchsia chiffon long jacket with hood

SHOES:

- Giordano Ladies brown washed leather long boots

BAG:

- Chanel 07A "Bubble Quilt" Lambskin Bowler in Dark Beige with matte gold hardware

ACCESSORIES:

- Necklace: No Being gray Owl w/ painter's hat necklace

- Earrings: No Being purple Owl Earrings (left & right different pieces)

- Sunglasses: Chanel "5120" sunglasses in tortoise w/ brown gradient lens

 Haha..this picture was taken last year at the Club House of our old residential place...

without wearing the dark fuchsia chiffon jacket....

5th Owl Ensemble......w/ my chunky Owl brooch

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TOP:

- Bottom Layer: Yellowish orange turtle neck (no brand)

- Middle Layer: Electric blue cotton "tulip" short sleeves turtle neck long top (no brand)

- Top Layer: Orange/red/blue checkered wool cape w/ detachable black vest inside (bought from a local boutique)

BOTTOM:

- Vertical Club black slim fit pants

BAGS:

- Chanel 2007 Bronze Python Timeless Classic Clutch

- Chanel 08 Fall Act 1 Dark Silver Reissue w/ ruthenium hw Size 227

SHOES:

- Millies Camel/"yellowish brown" brushed leather cowboy boots w/ side buckle

ACCESSORIES:

- Earrings: Satellite Paris Ethnic 3-dimensional dangling earrings w/ beige tassle

- Brooch: Vintage-look cream/brush gold chunky brooch w/ dangling OWL, ANGEL, CROSS, HEART, LEAF etc. (bought from a Hong Kong local designer)

- Sunglasses: Tom Ford "Jaquelin" sunglasses w/ gradient brown lens

With Chanel bronze python clutch... 

With Chanel Dark Silver Reissue w/ ruthenium hw Size 227

 

Took off the checkered cape and used just the detachable black vest which came w/ the cape.....I also used the chunky brooch to connect the 2 button holes so that the vest can be "closed" (this vest only have button holes, but no buttons at all).

Love the tulip sleeves of this blue top...

See how the colors mix together...

So, that's it for my "Owl" theme....hehe!  Well, I have more owl accessories in my drawers, will incorporate them in my ensembles in the future.

That's "Owl" Folks!!  Hope you enjoy the pix...:D

Have a nice weekend to you all!

Cheers,
Mia