Bea YukMui

Ever since my internship began, and my trip to Taiwan, I have gotten more exposure to international designers than I ever have.. Which brings me to share some of my favorite international designers that I love, and their clothing. I hope you love this international showcase of fashion designers!! The first designer is BEA YUKMUI!

She is an Italian designer, who focuses on cashmere items!! I love niche designers at the moment, since I feel it is more focused and seems like an interesting take on fashion. Especially as I'm deciding what I want to focus on as a fashion designer. I'm kinda in love with the french bulldog sweater and the penguin sweater! Very comfy and stylish, can't wait for the fall!

And I also want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone for all the comments, love and followers!! THANK YOU! :)

Bea YukMui

Dsquared Resort

When I thought I was done with resort collections for this year. It is definetely not over yet. I adore, how preppy Dsquared's collection is this year. And I will need to invest in a colored blazer this year! I love that purse in the first photo too the color and shape are perfect!

What do you guys think?!

Happy Monday!!

How Magical

I'm captivated by these photos. I don't really understand why, Maybe its how romantic it is, or the way the light moves and shows off the movements. I love the third photo the best!! I am always in love with masquerade masks!!

Which ones your favorite?!

Fiasco Magazine #1, courtesy of Fashiongonerogue

100 Things I want to do before I'm 25

So I love to list things. And since I've decided this summer is one of deep contemplation and all that jazz,, since I will be graduating in one year. Making some goals, and things really helps move things along. A long list, inspired by Lindsay's list which you can find here!

Here we go! :)

1. Learn how to read and write Chinese.
2. Learn how to cook food well.
3. Open my own fashion design business.
4. Travel to Italy: Colosseum; drink italian wine;
5. Travel to Barcelona, Spain and see Antonio Gaudi's work: Park Guell; Casa Mila; Sagrada Familia; Casa Batllo and a lot of otha thangs too.
5. Move to New York or DC, or somewhere not in Maryland.
6. Invest in an a townhouse/ place to live.
7. Lease my own car.
8. Have my first fashion show.
9.Make my first million dollars.
10. Continue blogging. :)
11. Understand myself fully.
12. Make a youtube video of me singing, and actually put it on youtube.
13. Be a better blogger.
14. Get my first real salary based job.
15. Road trip to Boston, or NY with friends.
16. Bake red velvet cupcakes from scratch.
17. Get my own booth at the crafty bastards craft show.
18. Rent my first studio.
19. Get into a serious relationship.
20. Contribute and get something published in a print or online magazine.
21. Open and actually put things into my etsy shop.
22. Have a successful online business.
23. Pay off my college debt.
24. Keep off my 15 pounds, and stay at 110 pounds.
25. Completely revamp my wardrobe.
26. Get a booth at the ballston arts and crafts market.
27. Finally buy a pair of TOMS shoes!!
28. Enter 5 or more fashion design competitions.
29. Have a crafternoon party.
30. Learn how to make guacamole.
31. Find happiness in single-dom.
32. Take a metal smithing studio class @ mc.
33. Make all jewelry, and matching accessories for my senior fashion show.
34. Learn how to read, write, and speak Italian.
35. Learn how to make wine.
36. Start a Monster-Make-Better Chapter in DC.
37. Join a craft mafia.
38. Open a joint artistic studio with like minded artists.
39. Go vintage shopping.
40. Study abroad in Italy.
41. Travel to Paris, France.
42. Hire someone to create my logo, and website.
43. Volunteer once a month with an animal shelter.
44. Hold holiday potlucks with college friends.
45. See a manatee in real life.
46. Adopt another manatee.
47. Continue sponsoring my child.
48. Sew pleather clutches.
49. Make a plushie stuffed animal!!
50. Continue to give up eating beef.
51. Get a completely new look aka hair cut, and makeup.
52. Go on a big trip with college friends.
53. Adopt a puppy.
54. Learn how to speak Italian.
55. Find a job in fashion design in NYC.
56. Throw an elegant graduation party.
57. Have a big 21st bday weekend celebration!


TOO BE CONTINUED... haha I've been trying to post this for a couple of days weeks, and I wanted to complete all 100 things to do. But I just can't seem to come up with anything atm.

picture via tumblr; Fromskirtstoskillets

Let's Throw a Party!!!

It would be an outdoor affair, with tons of colorful lanterns.



.. cupcakes are a must have.. esp red velvet cupcakes which aren't pictured here.

I just want to throw a party that's grown up but still not too grown up. Hence, the really lovely wine.. that I just feel are beautiful, and making some Sangria. So delicious.
And I created some simple outfits, that are semi-casual, and used lot of pops of color.
I think polyvore will be my new addiction. Red-orange is my new favorite color.

What do you think? Happy Weds Everyone!!

vi.sualize.us, polyvore

Home Interiors with a Side of Fashion

I've been in this mood, where I just want to buy my own home, and design the interior of it with things that are comfy, and relaxing. And I came across Donna Karan's home collection with Urban Zen.

And I am in love with the hand-dyed silk dresses made by Mina Stone I absolutely love them all!!

Ah, So exciting, I've been nominated by Carly of Chic Steals! Thank you so much.

Along with the award, I'm going to nominate 10 lovely blogs that I love:
1. Fvncy
2. Valentine
3. Closet Hound
4. Glamourous Ambition
5. Viva la Fashion
6. Sunburnt Style
7. Potato's Blog
8. Shine by Three
9. Pages Couture
10. Couture Carrie

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!!

Photos courtesy of NyMag

I want!!

I love the jewelry in this editorial. Creepy doll not so much.. But I love the different faces that Jessica Alba has.. she really is a great actress! And I want these TOMS shoes but their currently out of stock, and I can't wait till they come back! Just some of my fav things atm. :)

What are you loving at the moment?

stoneandhoney crtsy of FVNCY, ohnotheydidnt, TOMS

Interview with Banappleart's Lily!!

I'm excited to present my very first Q&A, with Banappleart's, Lily. One of my summer goals is to learn how to put makeup on myself. And who better to ask than the woman who helps me put makeup on my face due to my lack of makeup experience. Hahaha...And also instead of my makeup inspiration she provided me with some of hers! I love the first photo with the eye lashes.. Truly inspiring!! And also the last two photos she did herself, aren't they great? Anyways here we go:

What inspired you to start playing with makeup?

I was always fascinated with make up but I never got into it until I began my freshman year in college. I had a job and whenever I could I would walk across the street from my job to Sephora and browse forever...then I'd go home and visit make up blogs, forums, websites and read about different products to expand my knowledge...and it just went on from there :D

Whats your favorite part about makeup?

You're able to transform yourself, and there's so many different varieties and products...and it's fun!

What product[s] can't you live without?

I cannot live without my Urban Decay Primer Potion, and my Milani Brow kit. Having well groomed and nice brows is very important :)

What do you recommend for someone who is beginning to wear makeup?

Experiment, make up is one thing that you can definitely have fun with. Invest in good products. Cheap doesn't always mean great, but pricey doesn't mean it's worth it either. Know what drugstore products are good and what to avoid can save A LOT of money.

What kind of tools, and brushes must a new makeup wearer have?

I cannot live without: a tweezer (to pluck those stray hairs from my brows); Sponge tip applicator, they're easy to carry with and are super cheap compared to brushes. and you might be surprised that they pick up color very well and a kabuki, large powder brush: for buffing powder on your face for a flawless complexion

What are the basic makeup must-have's that we should invest in?

A few neutral colors for eyes can be great for day time and work. A dark vs. light color duo for a smoky eye. Concealer: always a must have for when you need to cover up redness, scars, or spots.

Also, I have single eye lids, as do you, what are your tips for those with single eye lids, especially for those new to makeup?

I actually have hidden/inner double lids, the fold is less apparent and is hidden when my eyes are open so it looks like single but it's not...hard to explain lol But I do get similar problems like single lids do because when i put on eyeliner or eye shadow, it's hard to see or it smudges like crazy

I suggest using waterproof everything, eyeliner, mascara etc and always wear a primer before hand so the color does not transfer or crease

Oh, I see, Any other tips for newbies?

Don't wear make up to sleep, but that should be obvious. Always hydrate your skin, drink water! (which I should be doing more often as well haha). Wear make up as little as possible because you have to let your skin breath!!

Anything else you would like to say?

Just have fun with it and go crazy :D

Thanks Lily for the interview, it was really great to understand more of your makeup guru-ness, and see why you love makeup so much!!

I hope you guys enjoyed the interview. You can visit Lily's blog here!!

Do you guys have any other makeup tips you'd like to share?! I'd love to hear about it!!

Back to the Darkness

I just can't seem to stay away from the colors black and gray. And Juan Carlos Obando definitely gives me a reason to go back to my beloved black color. :) I'm also enjoying the gradient colors, and the structured ruffles too.

And PS I love those shoes!!

style.com

Summer Tribal

I love this editorial so much. And typically I'm not really a fan of the tribal makeup. But I love the makeup too. The different combinations of textures as well as bright summer hues really create a beautiful editorial.

Do you guys love it?!

Vogue Germany, July 2010.

the fashion spot & Tobacco&Leather