Winter staple- the faux fur coat

I am sure we all have some must-haves, staple pieces and can not live without pieces each season. In the past summer time that piece would be my Birkenstocks sandals. In the winter time, one of the pieces is a faux fur coat. I scored this beautiful regal purple faux fur coat from ASOS last year. I was on the hunt for the perfect one that will not make me look bulky, has pockets and flatters a petite curvy body like myself. One thing about shopping from ASOS, always order more than one piece. You will need to pick and choose when you see them in real life. I find a lot of the time their sizes, colours and even the fit can vary. Thanks to their generous free shipping and return policy I have been able to find some wonderful fashion pieces.
Oh yes, in case you have not noticed, I got a new handbag. On my Instagram I joyfully called this my alternative Chanel Boy bag until I can afford the real thing. I blame my blogger friend Mica from Away from Blue. Her many fabulous outfit posts have enabled me to finally bite the bullet and ordered this beauty from Rebecca Minkoff website. I am really happy I did. The navy blue colour looks gorgeous with the silver hardware.  Thanks Mica for the great enabling because I am loving this bag :)

Asos faux fur coat (last seen here), Blauqe Label Two Tone skirt (from Shopbop last seen here), Sam Edelman booties (sold out, similar here), Rebecca Minkoff Love crossbody bag in colour Moon (here and here) and Lindberg sunglassess

Happy Tuesday, thanks for reading :)

Going, gone boho

One of my favourite bloggers is Natalie Suarez from Natalie Off Duty. She is the ultimate bohemian queen in my opinion. Besides her ridiculous long legs and adorable face (and hair, and eyes etc etc), she has a very unique fashion sense. She is constant on the edge of modern city girl chic mix with a bit of  a laid back boho vibe. She looks like she can literately just throw whatever pops in her mind on and make it work. I guess when you have the body and the look, things should be relatively easy.  
Here is my conservative version of "boho" chic. I acquired this long ruffled skirt a few days ago and have been wondering if I can even pull it off. Truth is, it probably does not matter as long as I myself feels comfortable with it. I decided to throw on a slouchy knit top with a more modern jacket and off to work I went.

If you are into the occasion boho look, go check out Natalie's blog and be inspired. As far as myself goes, one piece at a time, I tell myself. Who knows, maybe dreadlocks will be in my future. Hope the new year has been good so far! Happy late 2015 :)

Sam Edelaman booties (old sold out but love this pair), Balenciaga Coquelicot City bag, Baublebar 360 pearl earrings (here)

Thanks so much for reading :)

Farewell 2014 with Celine Trapeze

Over the holiday and my birthday, my good friend Amanda surprised me and sent me a box of goodies all the way from Chile. Amanda and I "met" through the infamous The Purse Forum several years ago. What drew us in was the obvious: our passion and addiction with all things handbags. Over the year, we have chatted on an almost daily basis. Seriously, I talk to this girl more than I talk to my own family sometimes. We talk about everything under the sky but mostly around all things "superficial"...handbags, shopping, beauty and the occasion complaints about each other's "significant others" (shhhh)!!
Long story short, sending each other parcels isn't a new thing to us but when she generously gave me this beautiful Celine Trapeze as my birthday present, I was over the moon. The bag is designed beautifully. This is the older version so it lacks the back outside pocket. It is definitely not the most practical bag but it is such a lovely purse. Thank you Amanda, I will treasure this gift forever!
Oh, by the way, what is everyone doing on the last few days of 2014? I will be working but I do get off early on the 31st so we may end up just going to a movie and relax :)
Thanks so much for reading my very "dull" blogger life :) I hope you a healthy happy New Year, and I shall "see" you all soon <3

Coat from H&M (last year, got it at a bargain. I was in almost the same outfit too, see this post), Frey riding boots (similar pairhere), Celine Trapeze handbag, Lindberg sunglasses, Baublebar ear cuffs (here), Etsy wide band ring and stackable bands (from Nepheliad use LOYAL15 for 15% off good until 01/15/15), beautiful beaded bracelets created by my friend Mona, check out her drool worthy Instagram here