MAGIC Outfit - Day 1

2.25.2013




Outfit Details: Black Swan dress c/o Shout PR, MRKT platforms (from DSW)

First off, it was truly an honor being an Official Blogger for MAGIC this year! I had never gone before so I was more than thrilled at the chance to attend the 4-day fashion extravaganza at where else but viva Las Vegas. On my first day there, it was very nice day outside so I wore this loose easy-breezy floral Black Swan dress and my cute-and-comfy nude MRKT platforms. Thought I'd go with a "spring theme," you know?

Oh, what is MAGIC Market Week you ask? Well, in case you don't know, it's an apparel/accessory/footwear/sourcing trade show held twice a year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As a fashion blogger/designer, I attended MAGIC Market Week as one of their Sourcing Influencers (aka Official Blogger) to learn about the sourcing side of the industry and share my knowledge with you. So more awesome details to come - especially for all you other fashion designers out there. ;)

***A big THANK YOU to MAGIC & MAGIC's Social Media Team for this wonderful opportunity! It was truly an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Coming up: The Grand Opening of Sourcing at MAGIC.


Until next time,
kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu
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Top 5 Fashion Faves: Oscars 2013

2.24.2013

The Oscars. Where who's who of Hollywood movie makers wait all year long for this award show to see who wins what.

As for my Top 5 Fashion Faves, these fashionistas had that extra oomph that made them stand out just a little more than the rest of the crowd:

1. Zoe Saldana wearing Alexis Mabille - a couture twist with an subtle ombre hem (when does Zoe ever not look good?)

2. Stacey Keibler wearing Naeem Khan - the art deco on the back makes this piece very captivating (LOVE!)

3. Kerry Washington wearing Miu Miu - she's so adorable & this coral dress makes me feel like spring is just around the corner

4. Naomi Watts wearing Armani Prive - a little funky futuristic kind of but I'm oddly attracted to it

5. Jennifer Lawrence wearing Dior Haute Couture - the front is simple but don't you just love the long train? I do! (*congrats* to Jennifer for winning Best Leading Female for Silver Linings Playbook!)

FASHION TRENDS FOR THE NIGHT:

Strapless Gowns

Metallic Dresses

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Did you watch the show? What was your favorite part of the Oscars? Mine was Ben Affleck's speech at the end for Best Movie award for Argo which was so heartfelt and touching - and definitely the best speech of the night! He's so humble and totally deserved it!

"Doesn't matter how you got knocked down in life. All that matters is how you get up." ~ Ben Affleck

Be sure to stay tuned for my next Top 5 Fashion Faves!


Until next time,
kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

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My Instagram Life: MAGIC Edition (Part 1)

2.21.2013

Another week of my random life adventures on Instagram (follow me: @kimberly_luu)! 
 
This time, MAGIC Edition (Part 1)! I got to Vegas on Sunday and I'm still here. It's been very busy (awesome busy) and I wanted to share some mini highlights of my trip so far as one of MAGIC's Official Bloggers...

 
On Sunday I headed out to Vegas for MAGIC Market Week. Wore For Love & Lemons top & Lucca Couture skirt ~ the perfect comfy travel outfit thanks to Lobby Lab!

Checked into Hard Rock Hotel suite, unloaded my snacks, & found this surprise note from my little sisteroo ~ so sweet

Thanks to Shout PR for these lovely pieces to wear for MAGIC Market Week! So many choices...

Sourcing at MAGIC officially begun on Monday, 02/18th! AND it was pretty cool holding the scissors afterwards ;)

With my fellow shoe lovers ShoeQUEENdom & Bendoni Style at MAGIC Market Week

Amazing handmade Arcus necklaces from India at Sourcing at MAGIC

Kept the floral Black Swan dress but threw on flats & BB Dakota leather jacket for dinner

Umm did I bring enough shoes to MAGIC Market Week? I do like options ;)

Excited to be an Official Blogger for MAGIC Market Week! Also happy to finally wear these beautiful Lili Claspe pieces

Check out my Twitter (@kimberly_luu) for my picks on what's trending for 2013-2014 at Sourcing at MAGIC

Loved the Gypsy Luxe collection at the WWD MAGIC fashion show! Comfort chic & so my style

My DIY affirmation name bracelet created at the BCBGeneration VIP Sky Lounge

For more daily updates, be sure to follow me @kimberly_luu ~ thanks for the love!


Until next time,
kimberly
-xoxo-
 
Twitter/Instagram Me: @kimberly_luu
 
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Find Me at MAGIC!

2.14.2013



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BIG NEWS!! I'm so excited to (finally) share with you that I have been selected as one of the Official Bloggers [aka Influencer] for MAGIC MARKET WEEK next week! Super honored and thrilled to be participating in this year's MAGIC show alongside many of my awesome blogger friends. Click here to check us all out and follow our #RoadtoMagic journey on Instagram & Twitter.

Thanks for the love!


Until next time,
kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

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Celebrating L-O-V-E




Outfit Details: sheer leopard top, Forever21 skirt, Steve Madden heels, gifted Marc Jacobs bag from the bf

Smile more.
Think positive. 
Be happy.
Remember to enjoy the little things.

Really, every day is another day to celebrate love. I'm so lucky and thankful to be surrounded by so wonderful people in my life (including all you amazing readers!).

Happy Valentine's Day everyone and thanks for all the love!


Until next time,
kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

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Shopping Confessions: Prabal for Target

2.13.2013






So...I couldn't resist. I figured if I did not go into the store I would not be tempted. But how can anyone avoid going to a Target store?!? Right away, when I found an excuse to go, I went straight to the Prabal for Target collection (specifically, the shoes). Initially I wanted the blue ankle strap pumps but those babies (along with everything else online) sold out within the first 24 hours! WOW huh? They actually had the ankle strap pumps in neon at the store but they were too big and very loose (I usually wear a size 6 so I would recommend buying a size smaller for those pumps). Luckily, these lovely pointy-toe pumps were available and fit perfectly in my size (meant-to-be right?)! They are really cute in person and very comfortable to wear.  Definitely taking it with me next week to MAGIC. ;)

Did anyone else get something from the Prabal x Target Collaboration? If so, do share your shopping confessions!


Until next time,
kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me @kimberly_luu
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My Instagram Life

2.12.2013

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Zebra print & leopard CAN go together says these ShoeMint heels!

Perfect dinner followed by yummy strawberry ice cream with one of my girl friends (we also happened to experience 2 blackouts here lol!)

Breakfast dates at the office: DIY toasted bread + nutella + bananas! Simple, easy, and delicious


Throwback Thursday: One of my favorite looks from 2010 (more outfit pics here)

Little sisteroo Kaf made us some yummy homemade banh xeo (Vietnamese omelette)

Hung out with the Little Ones  - cannot believe how big they are now! Time sure does fly by.

So much has happened these past couple weeks. It's seriously a list of nonstop things to do but I am definitely enjoying it all.

To stay up-to-date on my daily mishaps, be sure to follow me on Instagram okay? Now have an awesome Tuesday guys!


Until next time,
 kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

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Top 5 Fashion Faves: Grammy's 2013

2.11.2013

Ahhh the Grammy's - the biggest music award show all year long! What a night where singers of varying music genres all gather under one roof to celebrate each other. Hip hop, country, r&b? Yup, they're all there (imagine how many performers that is!). Pretty cool, if you ask me. 

As for my top 5 fashion f aves for the Grammy's 2013, it was pretty easy to make my decision:  

1. Rihanna wearing Azzedine Alaia - she was absolutely STUNNING in this gorgeous gown! (I probably told the bf that like 5+ times throughout the show too haha)

 
2. Taylor Swift wearing J. Mendel - I actually saw the back of this dress first, not knowing who it was, and fell in love with it right away.

3. Kelly Rowland wearing Georges Chakra Couture - very cool geometric cutout design

4. Rihanna (again) wearing Archive Luciano Soprani - really liked this sparkly look she wore while performing a tribute to Bob Marley

5. Carrie Underwood wearing Theia - the dress was simple (not my fav) but you have to give two thumbs up for how they got it to light up (the 3rd pic reminded me of a modern day version of Cinderella)

FASHION TRENDS FOR THE NIGHT:

Open back dresses

All black gowns

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Surprisingly, I was expecting more fashion favorites at this award show but there weren't that many.

Let's face it though. It was Rihanna's night and she gets the award for Best Dressed, no doubt! Which one of her looks is your fave?

 Well, since it was the Grammy's, did you have any fave musical performances? I really liked the Bob Marley tribute with Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Sting, and the Marley's sons - such an awesome collaboration.

Stay tuned for my next Top 5 Fashion Faves!


Until next time,
kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu


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Black + White

2.05.2013







Outfit Details: Nasty Gal top, Blanc Noir faux fur vest, Joe's Jeans pants, Bucco sneaker wedges, SAMA sunglasses c/o The Eye Gallery

Since winter is somewhat still here in the OC, I'm going to enjoy the last few cold days of it (and by "cold" I mean mid 50s to high 60s temperatures). Lucky for me, the SoCal weather is mostly sunny like 70-80% of the time but we do get the occassional cold drift every now and then. So I've actually been liking these semi cold days (you'd usually would never hear me say that; I get cold too easily) because I get to wear my small -but growing- faux fur and sweater collection.

Anyways, I'm actually quite surprised at how black & white my outfit is here. I'm usually a color person but this Nasty Gal top made me want to keep with the basic palette. The Blanc Noir faux fur vest? Got it a couple months ago and it was the perfect amount of warmth where I didn't need to take a jacket with me. My newest obsession? Without a doubt, these Joe's Jeans pants! They fit so perfectly and compliments any outfit - love that. Want to know a secret? For months (and I mean months), I've been on the hunt for the perfect sneaker wedges and I couldn't find anything I really liked. So when I came across these Bucco babies online, I quickly clicked it into my shopping cart and got it in the mail a few days later (yay for shoe mail!). A purchase I have yet to regret. Of course, I wore these awesome SAMA sunnies out to play and sneaked in a little bit of color to my look with my red Papers & Peonies ring...I couldn't resist!

What about you? Did you enjoy the Super Bowl game? It was so close at the end huh?!? I had a great time hanging out with the little sisteroos and the guys. Another fun weekend of good times with loved ones. <3 nbsp="">


Until next time,
kimberly
-xoxo-

Instagram/Twitter Me: @kimberly_luu

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