I snagged this dress at a Halston sample sale last year. I love Halston’s rich colors … their clothing racks are like a skittles bag

Dress – Halston Heritage  |  Shoes – Christian Louboutin

1. Charlotte Russe – $4  |  2. Temperley London – $2725  |  3. Christian Louboutin – $795  |
4. Catherine Malandrino – $241  |  5. Delias – $40  |  6. Topshop – $24  |  7. Deborah Lippman – $24

Dress – Jenny Han  |  Shoes – Christian Louboutin  |  Clutch – Not Sure

1. Jimmy Choo Ellie Wedge – $1495 | 2. Charlotte Olympia Carmen Wedge – $823 | 3. Christian Louboutin – $825
4. Sergio Rossi Fleche – $795  |  5. Fendi – $785  |  6. Yves Saint Laurent Tribute – $795
7. Charlotte Olympia Dolly – $895  |  8. Brian Atwood Rose Gold Maniac – $595  |  9. Giuseppe Zanotti – $595

Gwyneth Paltrow in Stella McCartney

Liv Tyler in Givenchy  

Gisele in Alexander McQueen

Miranda Kerr in Marchesa and Nicholas Kirkwood shoes

Ashley Olsen in Vintage Dior … but I think her Louboutin (i think) shoes are too big.

Ginnifer Goodwin in custom Topshop

Taylor Swift in J Mendel

This is the perfect time of year to buy boots … there are lots of great markdowns and if you purchase wisely, you’ll definitely wear them next winter!

Dress – James Perse  |  Cardigan/Dress Thing and Belt – Patterson Kincaid  |  Boots – Barneys  |  Sunglesses – Tom Ford

1. All Saints – $156 (Orig $314 – Sz   |  2. Dolce Vita – $118 (Orig $315 – Sz 6-7.5)   |  3. Joie – $138 (Orig $395 – Sz 8-10)
4. Belle Sigerson Morrison – $298 (Orig $595 – Sz 6-8.5)  |  5. Alexandre Birman – $233 (Orig $665 – Sz 6)  |  6. Elizabeth and James – $224 (Orig $484 – Sz 6-10.5)

Dress – Elizabeth and James  |  Shoes – Christian Louboutin  |  Sunglasses – Tom Ford  |  Lace Bandeau – Victoria Secret

Hello New York!

Some other wrap dress options …

1. Camilla and March – $690  |  2. Ever – $200  |  3. Tibi – $178
4. French Connection – $40  |  5. ModCloth – $55  |  6. TopShop – $64

After my recent trip to Asia and a recent project for a major beauty brand, I’ve decided to try out some new stuff and have opted for an entirely new regimen… I’ve dubbed it the Korean beauty regimen.  Despite the fact that I am Asian, I don’t necessarily have the porcelain skin that is so sought after in the Far East.  Now that I’m in my thirties … I’ve started to notice fine lines and saggy skin that probably only I can see … but is still insanely bothersome.  I’ve been diligently applying everything under the sun in a seemingly infinite-step process to my face.  Apparently this is the secret to beautiful Asian skin … it’s not just in the genes!  Anyhow, I was happily rewarded when my mother (who I hadn’t seen in a couple months) turned to me this past weekend  and said, “Your skin looks great!”.  Score.  (And I hadn’t even told her about the Beauty Regimen… of course I had to share afterwards.)

Here it is friends …

1. Remove Makeup. I use Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover.
2. Wash Face. I regularly use the Clarisonic with Cetaphil or Fresh Soy Face Cleanser. It is Awesome Possum. It removes all traces of makeup and gently exfoliates when I’m not using a separate exfoliater.
3. Toner! It evens out your skin tone and makes your pores seem smaller. I switch between Lancome Clarifying Toner and Tonique Confort for Dry Skin … since you know, I have dry skin.
4. SK II Essence … I call it the Holy Water. I have no idea how it does what it does but it works. It has evened out my skin tone and maybe makes me look 29 again.
5. Eye Cream … I alternate between Lancome Genifique and the new Renergie Two Step Eye Cream. The Renergie has an additional concealer which is great for those under eye bags.  Both have great texture.
6. Night Cream … I have super dry skin so I end it all with a slightly richer dry skin cream from good old Ponds. 
7. Once or twice a week, I use Clinique’s 7 Day Scrub. I used to use it more often but since my Clarisonic entered the picture … I don’t use it as often.  I still like it when I’m feeling especially flaky or clogged.
8. Every once in awhile I use the Juice mask … more because I had an aetestician recommend it once.  Also seems to have evened out my skin tone.  This is of course applied and washed off after Step 2.
9. Morning are pretty quick … I only use water to wash my face and apply La Roche Posay’s Day Moisturizer with SPF. Always wear SPF!

I got this skirt after posting about this outfit from Anthropologie.  That skirt was a bit too heavy for me but I found this great option from Forever 21 at a much more affordable price.  I’m still searching for a great printed top to replicate the aforementioned outfit … but a clean white tank is also a good alternative.

Tank – Splendid  |  Skirt – Forever 21  |  Belt – Forever 21  |  Bag – Rebecca Minkoff  |  Necklace – Forever 21

Skirt – H&M

Necklace – Forever 21 (Other jewelery is from various vendors in Asia)

Boots – Barneys

I’m kind of obsessed with her nails …
A Marvelous Kiddo (via A Cup of Jo)

I can’t believe this is a street photo … it’s stunning.
The Sartorialist

This month’s Anthropologie catalog was shot in Cartagena, Colombia. It’s an absolutely gorgeous place.
Image via Mama’s A Rolling Stone

I love Soho at night.

Anyone following the Smallest Coolest Home Contest on Apartment Therapy?
I am in need of office organization and this has me wanting to go directly to the Container Store.
Image via Apartment Therapy (Heidi’s Every Inch Counts Entry)