4.27.2014

Accessorizing My Tiny Style

Keep it simple is always my mantra when putting outfits together.  I even prefer simple pieces.

Like these three pieces:

top: Tiny Closet Collection / pants: Zara / heels: Santee Alley 

And these new heels definitely align with my need for less-is-more.  Aint they fresh?




 That all being said... since I insist on downplaying, simplifying, "chic-ing" my wardrobe style, I have never underestimated the power of healthy hair and a bright face to enhance my style.  I know this is old, old news that we've all heard from our mothers and grandmothers but I've been putting some time into vamping up my hair and makeup game lately.  To accessorize the less-is-more simplicity of my outfits.

Yes, yes my makeup and hair are still.simple. but I made a few tweaks - one being lashes.  I always thought fake lashes were wonderful for a date, an event, something special.  But I recently realized for me, they're a fabulous accessory.  I was amazed.  While experimenting with wardrobe styling, I was surprised to see that wearing fake lashes actually enhance my clothing - not just my face.




Also, I've upgraded my hair game big time!  As I've been mentioning recently, I got a helmet dryer.  I no longer use a blow dryer to dry my wash and go - too brutal for my length.  Sooooo in comes the helmet dryer.  And what a frickin change it has made!!!!!  It took some time to understand and master its use but my curls have never been so healthy and defined.  I admit, my natural hair has always had a presence that I've honestly just accepted and ignored but now it's become a great accessory that, again, enhances my Tiny wardrobe.


Simple can a lot of times just be simple, casual, maybe even boring or drab.  Nobody wants that.  

What makes simple chic is the natural details.  

So since I don't care too much for jewelry all the time, I love that I can still maintain my fresh, femme Tiny style with things I already have.  

More on beauty and my new hair routine later this week :)
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4.21.2014

Breaking For Bread

I hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday yesterday! 

I squeezed in just a couple quick photos as I barely left my house last weekend.  I received both my long awaited helmet dryer in the mail (I will certainly get to that later!), as well as a couple new Vogue sewing patterns to help me create some tricky designs that have been brewing in my head.

Anyway, this dress quickly became the "it" item in my closet throughout the weekend: roomy, draping, primarily comfortable and one piece.  But would I have it any other way?  Come on.  

And perhaps you recognize the design?  I made the original one last Spring, actually.  This one is a lighter version and perfect for more domestic uses :)  I have exciting plans for this dress in the future as you will soon see.

 dress: The Tiny Closet Collection / shoes: Converse


Craving a baguette from one of my favorite bodegas, I took a break to run out the door and grab one up to indulge in it all evening.  With this big ol' house dress, I didn't even need to change my clothes.  I think every gal should have a piece like that in her Tiny wardrobe, don't you? 

Now back to hair and sewing!  
More on all new happenings this Thursday
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4.17.2014

More 'Tiny' Keepers

Recognize the cropped button up?  
Cus I've worn it here, here and more recently here...

Yeah, I can't seem to take it off.  
It just goes with everything!



This white tube dress basic is also a total Tiny treasure as well since it can be layered so easily. Making a routine walk through the Fashion District after lunch, I decided to show off my white-on-white keepers.

Of course they went amazingly with my Dr. Seuss-like sandals.  I didn't really get a good shot of them but you'll see them better in the last photo.



The booty jeans are plentiful here.  It's lovely.


My hair has been increasingly difficult to manage.  One, because it's now at shoulder blade length and two, because I haven't trimmed it in, like over a year.... eeek!  Anyway, I'm leading up to say that I've been waiting very impatiently for my new professional-grade helmet dryer that's currently in transit to me (!!!!!!)  In a week or so, my hair will never be the same again.  Dramatic, yes?  Can't wait to show-and-tell ya all about it!

cropped shirt: PINK / tube dress: H&M / sandals: Zara

This outfit is simple as can be but packs a white hot punch!  What can I say, the understated chic of minimalism is my jam, ladies.


Wishing you a fabulous end to your week!
Be sure to come back on Monday - I promise I'll be wearing a different shirt :)
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4.14.2014

Prep

I was subconsciously entertaining an 80's prep look last weekend.  Pressed collars, oxfords and pearls, etc.  Lot's of white.  I think it all started after I bought a new lip color that I've only had the guts to wear once so far....  It's suuuuper bright pink and preppy fresh.  And no, I didn't wearing it with this ensemble but I promise I'll get the confidence to rock it soon.

cropped shirt: PINK (cropped myself) / pants: Santee Alley / belt: Zara Man / oxfords: CMG  
earrings: Philippines / ring: Chanel

I wear this cropped top a lot with my high waist jeans.


This high top ponytail is terrible.  Just being honest since I'm chronicling my adventures in Tiny style...  And ladies, my head looks like a pineapple.  What can you do?  Shrinkage is a bitch sometimes and my blowdryer died so I've been air drying ever since.  No good.

I continue to try new things with this growing lion's mane - and try with resilience!

  
Both my mother and my mother-in-law gave me pearls this year.  I loved wearing them together yesterday.  The Chanel ring goes with this bracelet that I adore.  And I've always wanted a pair of oversize pearl studs and these are so special! 

Pearls with a crisp white color and a sleek updo will always be hot.  But I love them styled best by the 80's.  Now I just need some frosty pink lipstick :)
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4.10.2014

Festival Shorts

With festival season near, I've been unusually very much in the spirit of its signature fashion.  Being the modern minimalist that I am, I've never really embraced folkloric, bohemian style. That is until time eventually, and inevitably changed my mind... as it tends to do with my tastes in style and fashion.

And very much in the spirit of my own style, I've been dipping my toes in new looks and pieces - tying them in with my Tiny ol' faithfuls.

tee: The Tiny Closet Collection / short: Kukuly / oxfords: CMG / nail color: "Eiffel in Love" L'Oreal 

 These "festival" shorts as I call them, are absolutely fantastic.  And if you follow my Instagrammies, you may have seen these before.  I actually showed them off a couple weeks ago while in the store LOL 

High waist, contoured in the back, colorful with tradition and handmade.  I'm in love.

The Peruvian woman I bought them from owns a store in the Garment District called Kukuly - a store I visit at least once a week to check in on all the treasures she gets, which is a lot of Peruvian styles and accessories.  Le sigh.


With this Summer-like weather we've been suddenly having in L.A., I've been wearing these shorts a lot lately.  I pair them with a cinched chambray or with my new v-neck tees I've been making for myself.  My James Perse collection is rapidly wilting under years of wear so I decided to design and make my own.  A perfect fitting tee that also flatters is incredibly hard to find.  James Perse has been my one-and-only tee soulmate.  And as much as I've been resolved in the past to spend a few hundred on a good collection of his tees, this year I finally made up my mind to design my own.  At a mere fraction of the price.  A fraction of a fraction!

Learn how to sew.  
It will change your world completely.



This chinchilla grey nail color is so classy and posh.  "Eiffel For You" by L'Oreal Paris.  I'd been eyeing it in the drugstore for weeks.  As grey/lavender is my signature nail color, if you dig this shade, you may like this previous post where I'm wearing "Yummy Mummy" by Butter.  So luxe and understated


I'm sorry I've been away recently.  I really don't like not posting but I've been so inspired lately with the 2014 S/S designs and sewing that my passions have been focused there.  I've also been Youtube surfing.  A lot.  Get ready to see more hairstyles, makeup styles and... I'm excited to show you my S/S designs too!  

See you back here on Monday :)
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