Cancel the Noise

Leather pants: BCBG Max Azria; Top (under): Zara; Sweater: vintage

Cancel the noise with music. Ever had a horrendous day and all you want to do is drown your every thought with music? Today was one of those days. 

DROWN IT OUT. DOUSE IT. DRENCH IT. ESCAPE FOR ONE MINUTE.  

Krewalla has been doing that for me lately. Roll down the windows of my Mini and blast a little ( A LOT OF )

house-dub and toss my head back and forth. 

Cancel the noise to make room for more. 

xoxo,

Remember to start and end your day with fashion, scrambed with a side of savvy.

A Slight of Hand...or Leg...or Bosom.

In recognition of the Costume Institute's latest exhibition, Punk: Chaos to Couture, the MET gala this year was appropriately themed after the 1980s punk genre; with a extravagant twist of course. The biggest trend exemplified at the gala was what wasn't there. Sheer paneling, lace overlays and devious cut-outs were the standout stars at this event. 

There has never been an event focused so much on perfected elegance, only to be balanced out with heedless abandon. I question the amount of taste some of the stylists put on their stars (Miley Cyrus). 

Why would you spend so much time researching the perfect dress to have it ruined by such an implied cliche in terms of styling? That, my friends, is a classic example of stylist's dementia. Noun: a disorder of over-creative diarrhea.

   

Hope is not lost. 

Below were excellent examples of stars revealing the unrevealed. Less is more is the key mantra that keeps this trend so sophisticated. A little slit here and a little slash there goes a long way. Take a chance with this risque trend and show the world a little confidence. A side cut-out is a sign of confidence and empowerment in who you think you are. 

Just don't go crazy. Don't be pullin' a Pussycat Doll; We want confidence, not street walker. :]

But most importantly, have fun with it. Pair that back cut-out Parker dress with a cream Helmut Lang lace tank underneath to give it more texture if you feel like its too much skin. Make it your own design rather than sticking to the mold. 

Share with me your experiences with sheer or cut-out garments and how you pair them together!

Remember to start your day with fashion, Scrambled with a side of Savvy! :]

Anne Hathaway in Vintage Valentino (via style.com) 

Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga (via style.com)

Straight off the runway! Proof that Alexander Wang does no wrong. (via style.com)

 Dakota Fanning in Rodarte (via style.com)

Gwen Stefani in Maison Martin Margiela (via style.com)

Taylor Swift in J. Mendel (via style.com)

Shedding New feathers

Top: Miss Wu (nordstrom.com); Jogger Pants: Zara; Shoes: Zara; Bag: Proenza Schouler 


With the change of seasons comes a change of lifestyle.

Well at least that's the general trend thats been constant within the last 3 years of my life. HELLO! WELCOME BACK! GUTEN TAG! Yes, indeed it has been three years. Between that time, i moved from lonely OC to fabulous SF. I met someone more invested in fashion than I am and i'm living with him in the smallest, most adorable apartment a gay boy could ask for. But in all seriousness, I am back with a handful of surprises and a bucket of ideas. Let's get started shall we? The next few months will be dedicated to growing my blog and transforming it into a projected psyche for my fashion infested thoughts. 

Anyways on to the important stuff, right?

Today's OOTD consists of two of my favorite things: printed tops and pants scrunched into shorts. 

Everyone loves a good fitted sleeveless silk top. If your arms don't vibrate like tiny waves crashing onto the coast, you should show off those fabulous limbs of yours! I'm on the hunt for a summer wardrobe filled with sleeveless tops that i can dress up with a blazer for work or dress down with denim shorts for those hot summer days in Dolores Park. The top i'm wearing is from Miss Wu. It came in two different prints but i decided for the cascading feathers because the other one reminded me too much of Charlie Brown(available at nordstrom.com). BTW if you haven't checked out the Jason Wu's contemporary line, Miss Wu, then you're missing out. Every piece feels as good as they fit and accommodates anyone from size 00 to 14. Anything with Jason Wu's name attached to it, i must have.
If you haven't noticed over the past few years, i'm kind of obsessed with American Asian designers. Wu, Wang, Lim...got to have them all. Irony though because it sure doesn't reflect my taste in men. Perhaps my fashion personality is really a rice queen. hmmmm. 

Anyways, can't wait to pair this top with a pair of cropped, sheer trousers!!! (VINCE SHEER TROUSERS?!) I'll let you know how that works out. 

For the people reading this, I'm glad to have you aboard and hope this post inspires you to post your own OOTD and to take a few minutes out of your busy days to appreciate the important things in life. Like clothes. 

Leave a comment so i can find my other fashion hungry bloggers out there! 

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Remember to start your day with fashion, scrambled with a side of savvy :)

Hello Sunshine

Embossed wallet, Marc by Marc Jacobs

I know i've been lacking on the posts lately but school, work and my internship has taken over my life, But i'm trying to be better about it! I'm starting a semi-daily outfit of the day segment and "impulse buy of the week" segment soon. Look forward to it! Here is a little sneak peak. His name is Nick :]

Danny

Seize the day

K'ya in Laguna Beach, Ca

Rooftop lunch with the besties

Reason why I love Orange County

Swept away

childhood friends

Two odds equal an even. Me: black ribbed tank, Levi's; black draped leather-nylon contrast windbreaker, BCBG Max Azria; maroon belt, strap from maroon anaconda H&M bag; denim super skinnies, Levi's

Pondering. Me: black ribbed tank, Levi's; black draped leather-nylon contrast windbreaker, BCBG Max Azria; maroon belt, strap from maroon anaconda H&M bag; denim super skinnies, Levi's

Coach logo bag, Coach; maroon anaconda-embossed duffle, H&M

Sunset haze. black ribbed tank, Levi's; black draped leather-nylon contrast windbreaker, BCBG Max Azria; maroon belt, strap from maroon anaconda H&M bag; denim super skinnies, Levi's

Accessories: doubled stacked titanium rings, vintage; pave double band ring, BCBG Max Azria; BOSS bracelet, BCBGeneration; white metal frame watch, Nordstroms.

Lost siblings. Coach logo bag, Coach; maroon anaconda-embossed duffle, H&M

Kept memories

farewell

Hello Lovelies,

Yesterday was one of my monthly luncheons with my besties. We attempt to have one every month to catch up and to just enjoy each other's company. Sometimes you have to schedule the time in or else the only memories you will remember are the ones wasted by apologetic texts or begrudged last minute cancellations. We started our day with a rooftop lunch at K'ya in Laguna beach. This is by far one of best places I have been to that offered great food that was paired with a breathtaking scenery. If anything, the experience was worth the three flights of stairs to get up there. Be prepared for a "Laguna Beach" proceeding; You will encounter overextended wealthy middle-aged power couples and french personnel in mohair Chanel boots, expecting to waited on hand and foot.

When I envisioned this blog entry, I knew i wanted to do an accessory story for the everyday fashionista. Accessories to me are like the bows that top the presents. The wrapping is surely beautifully done, but the bow is what makes the present pop. You can do a heavily accented accessory story, like the one i did, but just make sure it's well complemented. I chose to do a gunmental, mauve, and white combo to accent the grey/ black of my outfit. The accessories are eclectic, but so was my outfit. It fit well with the futuristic look I was trying to accomplish. But overall, you need to have fun with your accessory choices. Whether its a pair of feather-fringed earrings or faux pearl strands, make sure you work the accessories and not the other way around.

Danny

It's easier to live in a fantasy then reliving a reality

Just made it before the lunch rush

Sinful thoughts

Pink's famous chili dogs

Once you give a thief food, he always comes back for more.

Tourist photo op with Miss. Danielle B. Me: white henley, H&M; leather fringe necklace, BCBG Max Azria, Ray-Ban Aviators, Sunglass Hut; anaconda embossed bag; H&M

Freedom

Styling skills in the works. Empire-waist cropped pants, Zara; black and white stripped tee, Zara; boyfriend blazer, Zara; grey suede pumps, Zara

Ce Fiore frozen yogurt

A line of fallen stars

A melody in the air

Self-reflection

Speaks for itself

To sum the day: Exhilarating with a side of traffic

Hello Lovelies,

This New Year has been a battle between good fortune and forlorn events (mostly my doing). Moving back to Orange County has really opened my eyes to the places that I have taken for granted in the past, especially living in San Francisco. I actually CRAVE the crisp air and spine chilling breeze of the bay city and can't wait to move back in the Fall. But I have realized that complaining about my situation will get me no where, so I will be concocting a survival plan until I go back (I'm up for any tips or suggestions if you have any).

All of the emotions and memories of my past self revitalized itself within the last week and has made me realize the people I have lost during the last transition of my life, most regrettably a relationship with a past lover. But when something that is important to you breaks, you try to fix it, right? Or at least die trying.

2011 for me is about repentance and repairing as well as reinventing and realization. The four "R's" that have become the holy pillars of my life.

Danny

Self-reflection

Sunny California Christmas

season greetings from the Dinh Family

One of my favorite photos of the night. It reminded me of those old, victorian staged family photos that you put up in the den to show off when you have guests over. The feeling was grave, but you can still see the deep mother/ son relationship.

Not an asian christmas without some harmless gambling

Reflecting upon the New Year

Hello Lovelies!

Christmas this year was a fresh reminder to why family is so important in my life. They are the reason why I am able to pursue my dreams and goals and they are a vital vertebrae to my personal sanity. Despite the lack of "family activities" that actually occur, the times that we do get together, they are the most memorable. Without them, I don't think I would be the person I am today.

That led me on to think about the upcoming New Year and what I wanted to change. So I started a list (yes, an actual list) of the top ten resolutions I want to adhere to for the New Year. They were eventually narrowed down into four:

1. COMPLETE the full 90 days for P90X

2. START and ADHERE to a savings fund for my return to San Francisco in the Fall

3. REINVENT my diet into an all organic diet.

4. TREAT my mother and father to an outing at least once a month.

I think they are a good mix of inner and outer personal endeavors that I can look forward to. I hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas and have a fabulous time on New Years/ New Years Eve!

Danny