BEST OF 2013 :: Top 12 Street Style Outfits

12.31.2013

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Happy New Year's Eve everyone! Wow, I can't believe it's already the last day of 2013!! As this year ends, I can't help but to look back and reflect on all that has happened throughout this past year. It's amazing to see how much my style has changed over the months, season after season. To say goodbye to 2013, here are my Top 12 Street Style Outfits of my favorite looks from each month...

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OUTFIT :: Christmas Wishes + Sole Society Shoe Giveaway

12.25.2013

Just wanted to wish everyone a very merry Christmas with loved ones! Whenever I think of Christmas, the colors red and green always come to mind. Everyone usually opts to wearing red (because, let's face it, everyone looks good in red) but here is my take on wearing something green instead...

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BLOGGER STYLE CHALLENGE :: Tribal Alert

12.23.2013

Happy Monday! Ready to start off the week with a fresh start? Well I am and here is a brand new Blogger Style Challenge just for you! This week's style challenge is brought to you by Charlotte Russe featuring their tribal print cardigan. For the last Blogger Style Challenge (HERE), I created a night look so this time I went for a daytime outfit and my fellow blogger gal Claudia from The Penny Closet who styled an evening look. Our theme? What to wear for the holidays, of course...

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HOW TO MAKE :: Smirnoff Campfire S'mores Shake

12.21.2013

Hosting a holiday party? Then I've got a great do-it-yourself drink for you to make! The bf (aka the chef) and I took on the challenge to create a mixed drink using Smirnoff's new Wild Honey flavored vodka. We wanted to make something festive and came up with this Smirnoff Campfire S'mores Shake. If you have 15 minutes to spare, then you can make this 4-step awesome elixir. It's simple, easy, and delicious...

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FASHION / OUTFIT :: 12 Days of Yumi Kim

12.20.2013

I am so happy to announce the 12 Days of Yumi Kim holiday campaign I'm participating in with other fabulous bloggers! Kim Phan (a fellow fashion blogger herself) is a designer based in New York City who created the Yumi Kim brand (named after Kim herself and her cute Yorkshire terrier, Yumi) with a dream to have her own fashion line. If you haven't seen her clothes yet, definitely check it out...
 
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TUESDAY TREND / OUTFIT :: Checkered Prints

12.17.2013

Another exciting week of holiday celebrations and a brand new Tuesday Trend post is out! This time it's all about the bold and bigger version of checkered prints making a black and white statement...

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SNEAK PEEK :: Structured Pieces

12.16.2013


Oh man, it's been a couple crazy busy days! It's the last week of finals for my last fall semester of grad school and I've been booked back-to-back with events. Throw on the birthday celebrations and holiday parties, it's one of the busiest years yet. No lie. I literally pulled an all-nighter Thursday. Worked on Friday, then went to my little sister's RN graduation (congrats to my poopoobear!), finished my 10 page paper (due by midnight), and made it on time to catch the party bus that very night. Talk about making the impossible, possible right? Now I just have one more paper to finish and then I can finally be on winter break...

In the mean time, enjoy this mini preview of my next outfit post for this week's Tuesday Trend. I know, it's been awhile, so can't wait to finally share the full look with you. Hope you're having a great start to the week and enjoying these last few days of 2013! 




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FASHION :: New Goodies + Giveaway Winner

12.10.2013


A little preview at some of my new mail goodies: some sky high heels, a structured quilted bag, and a sneak peek of the cool blue skirt. Outfit details to come in the full blog post!

Oh, remember my amazing Beauty Giveaway (valued at over $100) HERE? Well, it's time to announce the winner now...

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BLOGGER STYLE CHALLENGE :: Nude Heels

12.09.2013

Another week of December, another Blogger Style Challenge to share! And this week's style challenge? Coming up with day and night looks for nude heels - and not just any nude heels, these heels are from the Julianne Hough x Sole Society shoe collaboration and one of my new faves! So excited to share our outfit inspirations with my fellow stylish blogger Kristen from Style Wax Poetic...


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YOU'RE INVITED :: Holiday Blogger Closet Sale

12.05.2013

Come one, come all! You are all invited to attend this awesome event with my fellow blogger babe Amanda from Feast.Fashion.Faves. Yup, we've joined forces to throw a Holiday Blogger Closet Sale benefiting disaster relief in the Phillipines. So you get to shop not one but two blogger closets under one roof! How awesome is that, right? It's something you won't want to miss...

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BLOGGER STYLE CHALLENGE :: Ruby Wine Jeggings

12.02.2013

Happy December guys! Can you believe there's only one month left for 2013? Oh my, this year has flown by fast hasn't it? Well, to end the year with a BANG I've teamed up with fashion blogger Amanda from Feast.Fashion.Faves in a Blogger Style Challenge to create a day and night look with this awesome pair of Dear John Denim ruby wine jeggings...

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TUESDAY TREND / OUTFIT :: Cape Sensations

11.26.2013

Another week, another time for some Tuesday Trend! Starting to get excited that the weather is finally getting colder in OC to wear more sweaters, jackets, and coats. This week's trend is all about the cool cape and let me tell you: this cape was love at first sight...

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FASHION :: Style Stalker's Holiday 2013 Collection

11.24.2013

Have you heard? That incredibly fabulous Aussie brand, Style Stalker, recently released their Holiday 2013 Collection and guess what?!? It's inspired by the good old '90s. Yup, it's entitled Rap Music Made Me Do It featuring styles reminiscent of those young, carefree hip hop and rap music days! Now who wants to go cruising with me down memory lane (cue in some TLC music)...

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TUESDAY TREND / OUTFIT :: Tribal Prints and Spotted Dots

11.19.2013

 Remember last week's Tuesday Trend on camo? Well here's a new week so here's another new trend for you! This week is all about mixing prints...

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FEATURE :: Viet Sun Magazine

11.14.2013

 Grab a copy of Viet Sun Magazine! Yours truly is featured in this month's Lifestyle Fashion & Beauty issue alongside 4 other fabulous Vietnamese fashion bloggers. Check it out...

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TUESDAY TREND / OUTFIT :: Camouflage Prints in the Mix

11.12.2013

 ATTENTION EVERYONE. Here is something new for you! For my first installment of sharing some Tuesday Trend with you all, I thought it would be a great start to try out something edgy. Why not, right? And these camo pants are exactly that. They're fun and different and perfect for fall. Yup, this week's Tuesday Trend is all about the camouflage print...

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BEAUTY GIVEAWAY :: Pati Dubroff + Jouer + Neutrogena + Healthy Sexy Hair

It's about time, isn't it? Time for another giveaway that is! Since it's been awhile since my last giveaway, I wanted this one to be extra special filled with lots of amazing beauty products. Keep reading to check out each of the images included in this awesome giveaway. Get excited because it's a good one (valued at over $100!)...

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OUTFIT :: Lost in the Woods

11.11.2013

 Happy Monday and happy Veteran's Day! Anyone staying home today and enjoying the weather? I wish I was...

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OUTFIT :: Hello Barbie, Let's Go Party

11.08.2013

Happy Friday everyone! Ready for the weekend? I sure am, especially in this fun strapless dress and gold glitter heels...

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SNEAK PEEK :: No Purse Necessary

11.05.2013


Ready for a sneak peek of an upcoming outfit post? Ever since I got this Bandolier phone case (HERE), I immediately fell in love with it. For someone who doesn't usually like to carry many things, this black iPhone leather case is perfect! It holds my phone, ID, and credit card so there's no hassle to lug around a giant bag. Plus with the detachable gold chain (more options HERE), there's many ways to wear it. Don't you just love it too? I know, what a genius idea! It's definitely one of my new favorite accessories that I've been taking everywhere.

***THANKS Capobianco for the coolest iPhone case - it's one of the best accessories a girl can have!

So keep the purse at home and take a Bandolier out to play. Your life won't ever be the same again.




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OUTFIT :: Wonder Off with Lovers + Friends

11.03.2013

I can already tell: this is going to be my casual go-to outfit for those lazy, carefree days for fall. You know we all have them. Just slip on a flowing dress, throw on your best moto jacket, and bust out those winter boots...

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YOU'RE INVITED :: Love, Preview

11.02.2013

Happy November indeed! Wow this year is almost over, isn't it? Well, before the year ends, I wanted to invite you all to a local charity event called Love, Preview happening in the OC on Sunday, November 10th. What exactly is Love, Preview? It's a beauty and fashion shopping event featuring products from Serum No.5, Serene Sky Boutique, Papers & Peonies, and more! Keep reading for more info...

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EVENT RECAP :: Paint the Town Pink

11.01.2013

Remember my VIP fashion giveaway for the Paint the Town Pink event HERE? On this lovely evening, I met up with some of my fab blog readers at Los Cerritos Center for their fashion event to spread breast cancer awareness. As some of you may already know, this is a cause that's very near and dear to my heart and proudly support whenever I can. I've gone to many fashion events but it's different when you go to one with a cause - a purpose, shall I say - with a meaningful message...

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EVENT RECAP :: Viet Fashion Week 2013

10.29.2013

Let me take a brief moment and introduce you to something new and exciting that went on this month. For the first time ever, we had a fashion week that was exclusively for Vietnamese designers. Seven designers from all over the world were chosen to showcase their designs on a 200ft runway at Phuoc Loc Tho (otherwise known as the Asian Garden Mall at the center of Little Saigon). Each designer's collection portrayed their own unique sense of style...

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Outfit :: Red Lips and Leopard Prints

10.28.2013

Some days are just busier than normal, you know? When you happen to have multiple events back-to-back and no spare time in between. You know what I'm talking about right? Well, this day was one of them. I had a work event in the OC and then afterwards a show in LA. So what do you wear? In a case like this, find something that's transitional from day to night... 

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FASHION EVENT :: Style Week OC 2013 [Irvine Spectrum]

10.27.2013

On a perfect SoCal evening, I attended the grand opening night of Style Week OC at the Irvine Spectrum with my fellow OC fashion bloggers. The utterly fabulous and hilariously entertaining Nick Verreos from Project Runway did such an amazing job hosting the event. He even gave a shout-out to all of us bloggers and recognized me & Amanda from this other event HERE. It's such a small world, I tell you. Anyways, if you weren't able to attend Style Week OC, don't worry I got you covered! Keep reading to see pictures from the fashion shows from Macy's, Brandy Melville, Lucky Brand, Windsor, Bebe, and more...

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SNEAK PEEK :: Something Edgy

10.23.2013


Hi there! Keeping it really short in this post and giving you a sneak peek of one of my next outfit posts. Here I wore something a little edgier and can't wait to show you the whole look! Stay tuned for my next post for outfit details. 

Hope you're having a great week - it's finally Wednesday (yay!). Some words of wisdom?

"Time is the most precious thing in life, everyone wants more. So don't waste time on people or things that don't deserve it."

Live your life the way you want to live it. Simple as that.




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:: Remember to help spread breast cancer awareness this October! Are you wearing the pink sparkling bracelet? Join the #FASHIONwithaCAUSE movement and get yours today HERE. ::


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Outfit :: Fall in the OC

10.16.2013

So far, this is what "fall" in OC looks like. Yup. Pretty much like summer except with a little more layers. Usually this type of sheer top would look great with a cutout bralette but since it's slightly colder now, I wore it with a tank top underneath. It's also a good time to bust out those sneaker wedges my friends because - yes - it's still trending this season! Want to see more? Keep reading...

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FASHION FRIDAY :: ATK x Serene Sky Boutique

10.11.2013

Ready for some big and exciting news? Remember my pink sparkling bracelet I made HERE for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Well, I teamed up with the super sweet owners behind the cute new online store Serene Sky Boutique to exclusively sell my pink sparkling bracelet and I couldn't be happier...
 
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EVENT RECAP :: BlogTopia!

10.09.2013

Never heard of this? Of course not, this was its first year! Allow me to spill you in on all the details of what is BlogTopia! First off, this was taken place at the South Bay Galleria. Second, funnyman Nick Verreos from Project Runway hosted it (and he never disappoints). Third, it was pretty cool - there were hair demos, fashion talk, henna tattoos, food sampling (you know I love food), and more! Click below to keep reading for details and pictures from the event...

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Outfit :: So Long Summer

10.06.2013

It's officially fall right? Well, with this crazy heat wave going on, one would not believe it. So what do I do? Make use of some of my summer outfits I didn't get to wear yet. Including this number. Its airy, lightweight fabric made it easy for the wind to blow through and keep me cool while I enjoyed a nice scoop of ice cream on this hot, hot day. Okay, make it two...

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WISHLIST WEDNESDAYS :: BIKER JACKETS + GIVEAWAY WINNERS

10.02.2013

Fall's approaching but it's not quite here yet. It's still pretty hot during the day but getting a lot cooler at night. So what do you do? Throw on a jacket - not just any jacket but a biker jacket - to help transition from summer mornings to fall evenings. Lucky for you, it's Wishlist Wednesdays and here are a few of my current fave biker jackets you can get right now...

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FASHION WITH A CAUSE :: Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry

10.01.2013

It's the 1st of October and you know what that means: it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! To celebrate, I joined forces with two of my awesome fashion bloggers to help spread awareness. Of course we had a pink theme and are now all excited to share with everyone our new project! This month's featured item is the pink sparkling bracelet that we're all wearing. Keep reading for more details on how to get one yourself...


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EVENT :: Paint the Town Pink + VIP Fashion Giveaway

9.28.2013

Calling all LA/OC peeps and everyone in the SoCal area! I am beyond thrilled to announce this *special* giveaway exclusively for my blog readers (that's right, YOU)! Join me next week as one of my VIP guests for the Paint the Town Pink fashion event at Los Cerritos Center. The best part? I'll be choosing NINE blog readers to participate in this amazing experience & you could be one of them! Keep reading on how you can enter to win this cool prize...

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Outfit :: Summertime Sadness

9.27.2013

I know it's technically "fall" right now but I must say that I like summer better. The cold weather, people getting sick, and bundling up like an Eskimo is just not my thing. That's probably why I was born in sunny OC during end of spring. It only makes sense right?
 
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You're Invited :: Bri Seeley's 10.10 Fashion Show

9.23.2013

Taking a mini homework break to invite you all this fabulous event coming up in a couple weeks! Ever wanted to see some of your favorite fashion bloggers under one roof? Well, now you can! Join me and fellow other fab bloggers as we strut our stuff on the runway for talented LA designer, Bri Seeley. Keep reading for more details!

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Sneak Peek :: Staring Right at You

9.17.2013


Here's a little sneak peek of a blog post preview! More details and pictures to come. I'll be heading out to the Nordstrom Grand Opening Gala tonight - you catch a glimpse of the event on my Twitter & Instagram (@kimberly_luu)! ;)

Have a good Tuesday!




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FEATURED ON :: Penelope's Vintage + Giveaway Winner

9.11.2013


How cool is this surprise? Remember my post about that a-w-e-s-o-m-e vintage store (HERE and HERE)? Yes, that's right, the one about Penelope's Vintage (PV)! I had so much fun with PV store owner (and fellow fashion blogger) Chanelle from The Penelope Times and dressing up in vintage finds. Seriously though, how amazing are all the vintage pieces I'm wearing in the outfits above (outfit details HERE and HERE)? Like I've said many times, I'm not so good at hunting down vintage clothing at thrift places (there's just too much going on every where and I don't have the patience for that). However, I AM good at online shopping (who isn't) and thank goodness for vintage stores like Penelope's Vintage because I can just sit on my comfy bed and click on my favorite vintage items. No hassle necessary - yay-yers! 

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Outfit :: Short Suit for Hotter Days

9.09.2013

Whenever it’s hot outside, I tend to gravitate more towards shorter clothing in lighter fabric materials. You just want to wear almost nothing, you know? This particular day was a prime example of that. Hence my create-one-yourself short suit look.

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Featured On :: Cliche Magazine's Aug/Sept Issue

9.04.2013

Have you seen this yet?!? Yours truly is featured on Cliche Magazine's August/September issue as one of their summer street style bloggers - oh my what a great day! Today (or probably yesterday by the time you read this) I started my first day of internship at the hospital and it was pretty cool. In case you don't know, I'm studying for my Masters degree in social work and this year I got placed at a local hospital. I must admit, I'm pretty excited about it. Who says fashion bloggers can't be stylish AND smart?
 
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White On and After Labor Day

9.02.2013

 You know the old saying right? The one that goes "no wearing white after Labor Day"? Well, I'm hear to break some bad (or more like good) news to you: it's okay! You CAN wear white on and after Labor Day! Yes, it's true and I'm so happy too.

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Fashion Event :: Simply Stylist Session at the Americana

8.28.2013

A couple months ago I got to attend my very first Simply Stylist session at the Americana (YES this is by the same team who puts together that big Simply Stylist event with all those big name bloggers/stylists/celebrities we've heard about). To be honest, I didn't know what to expect but there was going to be a great panel (*ahem* Chriselle Lim!) so I really wanted to check it out. I grabbed a couple of my blogger gals and off to Glendale we went. And to our surprise, it turned out to be quite a beneficial event - one that I recommend anyone in the blogging business to attend, at least once. Why you ask?

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Kendra Scott Jewelry Giveaway

8.26.2013


Okay ready for a NEW g-i-v-e-a-w-a-y? By now you should know how much I LOVE Kendra Scott right? Her accessories are incredibly amazing and I had such a pleasure hosting a shopping event at their Fashion Island jewelry boutique earlier this month (here). To share my love with you, I'm giving away one pair of Kendra Scott's sky earrings in black (worth $55) and a fashionable cup holder to one of my lucky readers! Keep reading below for more info.
 
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Style Challenge: New York Fashion Week + Giveaway

As this post says, this was a Style Challenge with some of my fellow fashion bloggers! The theme of the August Style Challenge was What to Wear to New York Fashion Week and I decided to go with a feminine/rocker look. I can be a girly girl sometimes but in New York I feel like you need to have some toughness in you and this outfit is the perfect combination of both.
 
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The Source of Inspiration

8.23.2013

Just got back from MAGIC Market Week yesterday and still settling in. As one of the emerging designers selected to go to Sourcing at MAGIC, one of the perks was having access to all the MAGIC floors and seminars (well isn't that just awesome? I thought so!). Each day was jam packed with a schedule of fun things to do and we got to document a piece of it daily on the Sourcing at MAGIC blog. Check out The Source of Inspiration to see what inspired us during our almost-week-long MAGIC adventure!
 
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ENK Vegas + Project at MAGIC Market Week

8.19.2013

Currently in Viva Las Vegas right now for MAGIC Market Week and couldn't help but to reflect the last time I was here. A couple months back I got to attend my first MAGIC show (here) and it was amazing! Besides the big shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center (here), I also got to check out the upcoming trends for ENK Vegas (contemporary womenswear) and Project (menswear) at the Mandalay Bay.

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Phillip Lim x Target Lookbook

8.13.2013

 
You probably already saw me tweet about this the other week but come this fall, fashion designer Phillip Lim will be releasing his collection for Target. Yes, that's right - at Target! Keeping with the cool chic trend, Lim created pieces for both guys and gals to enjoy (woohoo!). Ready to preview the Phillip Lim x Target collaboration now?

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