SCARBERIAN FASHION LOVER

It's great that the kids are so willing to have their pictures taken. They always say start them young, right? The problem, however, is getting them to actually NOT have their picture taken... no-name jacket and boots I've had forever, top and leggings from Aritzia Look! I'm doing the chicken dance! I've had these boots forever that one sole fell apart after while walking around that day...sigh... Anyhoo, how was your weekend, everyone? 

Punk was one of the biggest stories in fashion in the 1970s. Born out of a relatively short-lived anti-fashion street cult, it ended up representing some of the most pivotal ideas of its time through its notoriety, its similarity to tribal intimidation techniques, and its political stance. - Decades of Beauty: The Changing Image of Women, p.160 (Kate Mulvey and Melissa Richards) Photographed by Rasmus Morgensen for Zink Magazine Photographed by Rasmus Morgensen for Zink Magazine Photographed by Rasmus Morgensen for Zink Magazine Photographed by Rasmus Morgensen for Zink Magazine Photographed by Rasmus Morgensen for Zink Magazine image from guardian.co.uk image from guardian.co.uk image from the book Decades of Beauty (Kate Mulvey and Melissa Richards) image from the book Decades of Beauty (Kate Mulvey and Melissa Richards)

These pics were taken before Christmas, but for some reason, I never got the chance to post them. I like this kind of outfit just because I've always loved the concept of short over long:) I blame all those images from thesartorialist.com ! H&M jacket and cardi, Forever 21 top, Urban Planet leggings, DV by Dolce Vita booties What do you guys think? Have you done the short-over-long layering?

A special thank you is in order to Erin from Popcorn, Pugs and Peonies  who was sweet enough to think of me for the Liebster Blog Award. It's such an honour to be nominated by an awesome girl whose blog is not only informative but always brings a smile to my face, be it about her pugs, an awesome recipe, or the garden project...:) Here are the rules for the award: 1. Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.  2. Link back to the blogger who awarded you.  3. Copy & paste the blog award on your blog.  4. Reveal your 5 blog picks with under 200 followers. (I'm assuming on GFC.)  5. Let them know you chose them by leaving a comment on their blog. Here are my 5 picks. The bloggers are from different age groups with one thing in common- a great blog! 1) my sister ShoeBelle  :) 2) Mrs. Bitchface 3) Elly of Flying Elephants 4) Nic of She's Dressing Up 5) Helen of Lovecats Inc Have an awesome ...

My husband is of Chinese descent, and thus, the Chinese New Year is a pretty big deal for the family. These were taken on Saturday during the pre-Chinese New Year dinner:) DKNY coat I've had since university, Wlifred top from Aritzia, American Eagle jeans, Old Navy booties I had to wear red, as it's Chinese New Year after all:) May I just say I froze the two seconds it took to take this pic! Wishing everyone an amazing Year of the Dragon!

These are my new fave accessories, as the cold winter weather has come with a vengeance where I am. No more mild temperatures...Bah! Anyhoo, bought these on sale at Urban Outfitters awhile back, and they got buried under the crap in my closet. Pendleton Fingerless Gloves I remember as a youngling buying cheap gloves from the dollar store and cutting off the ends...heehee...now, I don't have to do that! Have a great weekend, guys:)

My kids always ask why am I wearing rubber pants when I wear these...I tellz yah...my pants are so misunderstood:P gifted Nicole Miller cardi, West 49 shirt,  H&M/Dragon Tattoo Collection leggings, Kors Michael Kors rain boots Happy Thursday, everyone:)

This was the only item I purchased for myself during Boxing Day (see blog here) . It wasn't even on sale, but I had to have it, as it was the last one the store had.:P It's red...it's studded...it's faux leather. What more can a girl ask? Forever 21 jacket

If there is a fashion-related job that I would kill to have, it would probably be costume designer for a film or TV show. I think this job would best combine what I love in the world:fashion, celebrities and research:P. A character (to me) on screen is not only defined by what s/he does, but also by what s/he wears. On that note, one of the most beloved characters on film whose fashion I truly loved is Gib from the film The Sure Thing. There's nothing better than John Cusack in the 80's, and Gib is (I think) of the best slacker heroes out here. His uniform of a beat-up leather jacket, military pants and Converse sneakers defined his character, and they still look great even now. Kudos to the costume designer Durinda Wood for an awesome job on this. (all images from http://chucksconnection.com) Some would say that they prefer Daphne Zuniga's look on this film much better. I have to admit that her look is too preppy  for me. My sister ShoeBelle, however, would look g...

This is one of the nail polishes I tend to gravitate to. I love how it looks, and I think the colour can go with any outfit. This should be a staple in anyone's polish collection:) Sephora by OPI Metro Chic polish This pic was taken before clean up. Please excuse the sloppiness.

It was just a day spent dropping off and picking up the kids, and running around doing errands. We're back to mild temperatures again, and thus, just wore this... Ugg Australia Adirondack boots, H&M/Dragon Tattoo Collection pants, gifted BCBG hoodie and Gap (Red) shirt As much as I loved the craziness of the holiday season, it's nice to back doing the old mommy routine again:)

People always think I'm wearing pyjamas when I wear these pants, which make me want to wear them even more...bwahaha! Coincidence and Chance harem pants, Zara shirt, H&M jacket, DV by Dolce Vita booties Happy Manic Monday, everyone:)

I know the holiday season is over, but I just could not get enough of sparkly stuff....hence, the obsession over the sequin pants. image from peoplestylewatch.com By Malene Birger sequined leggings (image from net-a-porter.com) This one by Michael Kors (click here ) is sooooo pretty, isn't it? Sigh....

If I can get away with wearing the same thing over and over everyday (a la Einstein), this outfit would probably be it. Roots cardi, Theory shirt, Urban Planet leggings, DV by Dolce Vita Jamison booties Everything (from top to bottom)is just so comfy. I can wear this going shopping, to a casual dinner, or even to church. Do you guys have a certain outfit you want to wear all the time?

We had a small and quiet New Year dinner held at my sister-in-law's place. Didn't go out at all on New Year's Eve, as that's never really been my scene (BIG NERD ALERT!:)). And...oh yeah...I have three young kids who are usually asleep by 8pm:) Anyhoo, here are some pics taken on January 1st. Just wore a simple and relaxed outfit, as I wanted to be able to eat a lot and not suck my tummy in:) Hot Topic sweater, tank top from Atmosphere, American Eagle jeans The whole family for the first time on this blog!  (the only time hubby would let me show him:P) Happy Tuesday, everyone:)