This was a last minute task. The party I was invited to was a theme party and the theme was Tutus & Hats.
I could not envision myself wearing a tutu with hat. I put a couple of outfits together but the hat and tutu combo was not happening. So I decided just to stick with the tutu part of the theme. But I really didn’t have anything that jumped out… The one item I was really considering was that fabulous brown Chanel dress that I got for $9.99. It has been on my mannequin for months now. But the dress is still in really bad condition with holes and shredding all over. Any suggestions about what I should do to make it wearable?

So, last minute thoughts….. I decided to do a big tutu and mix the tulle with fabric and grosgrain trims. I decided to leave all the edges raw. I wanted something edgy and de/re-constructed so CDG comes to mind. I’m thinking of a sheer front with a covered back so I can wear boy shorts or bloomers with it.

The back of the skirt is made out of thick wool.

Miss Alex Tran in her fabulous Nha Khanh red tulle tulle dress

Alex Tran, moi and Nha Khanh

Nha Khanh’s dresses is currently being display at the Fashionistas Studio

My bruise knee from falling down on my 6″ Fendi 🙁  That’s the price of fashion.

Wearing: DIY tutu, AA blommers, F21 lace top, vintage alligator clutch and fox tail, Givenchy booties.

DIY tutu: All you need is 3 yards of tulle and one yard of any regular fabric that you want to mix in. I have hook and eye closures and snaps because it’s easier for me that way. And thanks to Nha Khanh for the fabric and for teaching me some new sewing techniques.
Have fun on your DIY tutu skirts and drop me a line if you have DIY that you want to share! Natalya is working on a new TopTen based on DIY so send your links!!!!
Have a great rest of your week everyone!

Summer is in full swing and the heat seems here to stay. This is the perfect time to re-assess your wardrobe. I like to go through my archives in the very beginning of each season and again in the middle of the season. As I’ve written about before, going through the things you already own and shopping your own closet can bring surprises. There is nothing better than finding something you forgot you had and integrating it into your seasonal wardrobe.

Going through my archives made me want to do a post on my favorite outfits.  If you’re looking for ideas on what to wear, sometimes it can be best to go through your own archives or even (for all my fellow bloggers) look through old posts for inspiration and to help you refresh your memory. I would love to see your favorite top 13 outfits. Drop me your link if you’re doing it.

NY fashion week look: Maison Martin Margiela black pleated dress, MMM nude body suit,  Balenciaga leggings, Comme des Garcons silver collar Givenchy bag and shoes.

Love my long Rick Owens skirt, AA tees and YSL pumps

The back of this Rick Owens dress is stunning! The length of this dress is a little odd and I’m still looking for a perfect shoes for it. Any suggestions?

My all time favorite shrug. I got it from Salvation Army for $12.99 and it’s the best purchase ever! I’m wearing it with a vintage dress and YSL pumps. I wear it at least once a week, and every time I wear it people stop me to asking me about my $12.99 piece. That just goes to prove that not every thing in your closet has to be expensive. This item really proves why I love to shop at second hand stores: sometimes the cheapest items can become priceless!

Love the clean and simple silhouette of this Maison Martin Margiela top. I forgot that I owned this top until I went through my archives.

Lanvin pink dress with YSL booties. This dress is definitely my favorite. The color of it is just so vibrant. I don’t know what I was thinking trying sell this dress on Ebay for nothing!

Love this wide legged Givenchy pant. The only thing about these pants is that every time I wear them I always step into the hem and trip over it.

With Hanh, wearing Maison Martin Margiela nude cape with Givenchy booties.

I’m a huge fan of high waisted bottoms because they show off my problem area by flattering it. High waisted pants, shorts and skirts help elongate my hips and make my body look longer. The silhouette is versatile and sexy yet sophisticated. Wearing Ann Demeulemeester pants

Love the crazy shoulders of this Dolce & Gabbana blouse. Wearing it with my favorite F21 short and vintage clutch.

Maison Martin Margiela top, Comme des Garcons blommer, vintage clutch and favorite Givenchy booties

Don’t we all love black and white together. Classic combo! Wearing F21 short, Vince tees and Fendi shoes

The color of this Comme des Garcons skirt made me happy. Although I wear a lot of black but pink is my all time favorite color. With Khanh @ SATC 2.

On my Birthday, wearing my favorite YSL black pumps with my favorite people. Christopher Kane dress

Have a fabulous day everyone!!! xoxo Nini

Hi everyone! I hope you all are well! Is everyone surviving the heat? Hanh and I, and our friend Khanh  all got together on Saturday for a girl’s day out. We went to the temple then did some vintage shopping and then went out to lunch. All of us had such a wonderful time and we even had a couple of moments that I will never forget.

I have a huge crush on Hanh’s killer Rodarte booties. She says they are very comfortable.

I’m wearing a tulle blouse that I got at a second hand store called Clothes Circuit. I paid $30.00 for it. It’s really poufy. I cinched it in with a skinny belt to emphasize my waist.

Belt from Buffalo Exchange, Fendi pony hair booties, vtg Levis short,  Givenchy bag and Super sunnies

Nha-Khanh and Hanh

Hanh in her pretty ivory Rick Owens vest/dress

The reflection of us

All of us got lucky and found some goodies. I got a fabulous alligator clutch and fox tail to go with it. I will show them in my next post.
Hope you are all enjoying summer!
xoxo Nini

Wearing: Maison Martin Margiela spider web, F21 tank, Vince pants, Super sunnies and Fendi shoes

I’m wearing one of my new faves today: a Maison Martin Margiela spider web top that I got at 4510. It was a treat from me for me, on my birthday.  I’m thinking that I’d like to wear it again over the nude MMM bodysuit with the Fendi pony hair booties for the Lady Gaga concert that I’m going to in July.
The climate in Dallas has been hot and humid but I’m trying to stay chic and polished for work in this hot weather. Tee-shirt dresses with a big silk cocoon drape is what I live in. Send me some photos and show me what you guys wear to escape the heat!

Hanh took me out last week since she was out of town on my birthday.  She got me a fabulous oversized tiger tee that I absolutely adore. I will wear it soon to share with you guys.
I hope you all are doing well! Take care. xoxo Nini

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes! I’m deeply in love with those Fendi platform. The heels seem to be so high but they are very comfortable to walk in.
I had my birthday party on Saturday. It was wonderful to have the birthday celebration together with Khanh. Double the trouble! I’m so glad that so many of our friends were able to come out to share the special day with us.

With my fashion designer friends, Aiden Vo, Khanh, Thai Nguyen

Cheers to fashion!

Wearing our birthday’s gift! Khanh was so sweet, she knows I love big, full circle high-waisted skirts. She made me the same skirt in two different colors for my birthday. Thank you Khanh!! You are the best!

Wearing: Christopher Kane gorilla dress, AA tights, YSL pumps

I’m wearing the gorilla Christopher Kane dress that I bought a while back. I’ve listed this dress on eBay before and the dress was sold, but the transaction didn’t go through. I decided to keep it, I think it belongs in my closet! The weather was in the hundreds on Saturday. I thought the dress was going to be too hot to wear, but it is actually quiet breathable. I love it!!!

NK Skirt:

Wearing: Costume National nude silk blouse, NK skirt, Fallon necklace, Christian Louboutin python lace up.

I hope you are all doing well and are having a great week! xoxo Nini