We all have our own journals of our lives with what we do everyday. I’m about to walk into a big journal of mine. I mentioned on my previous post that I’m going back to my country for a visit. I’m super excited and anxious at the same time. The last time I was there was 13 years ago, and this is my first time back to visit my family, friends, and, most importantly, to experience something that’s very close to me in my heart, yet very far away from me. I remember my past life there and my family and friends, yet I have not seen any photographs of any of these since I left 13 years ago, so everything is just in my memory. I can’t wait to see everything and everybody again. I’m sure everything has changed since the last time I was there.
I’m planning to take lots of photos on my journey.
I feel like you all,as my readers, are very close to me, as well, and I would like to stay connected with you while I’m there. I will be updating my blog while I’m in Vietnam so check back with me to see what’s going on with me in Vietnam. I need to get some sleep now for an early fly tomorrow. Have a beautiful day to you all! xoxo Nini Nguyen
Nini and I have gone over your comments and are really impressed with your answers. It really is rare that we have gathered about ourselves such kind people as our readers are and we appreciate the input. Based on that input we will be nixing WorstTen, moving forward with TopTen and are working hard on a project based on closets. I’m awful at keeping secrets so no mysteries here: I am calling the ladies whose fashion senses I most admire and begging them to peek inside their closets with a camera. Not everyone reacts well right away, but I think the NYC girls are warming up to it slowly. Why? My personal theory is that we all live in such tiny apartments that we have to get extra creative. I am really excited to share some photos of the closets.
TopTens are going to be weekly and this week’s TopTen will be based on the word HIPSTER. Not always positive connotations, right? Forget those connotations! We are going at this concept using the definition of the word as given by the Oxford American Dictionary.
hipster 1 |ˈhipstər| noun informal a person who follows the latest trends and fashions. DERIVATIVES hipsterism |-ˌrizəm| noun
The TopTen for this week will not just based on those who follow trends and make that a priority in their lives. If you dug deep enough into the word, the embodiment of it would be a person who doesn’t just follow the trends: they create the trends. Thus, TopTen this week will include those who are creative in their own right. Those who don’t try to stand out to get noticed but stand out anyway because it is in their nature. I am really excited to show you some of the blogs I have dug up! Some of them are so great but barely anyone knows about them and like I said, I’m awful at keeping secrets. Especially fashion secrets!
(I am also excited to see what you all have to say about this before the post goes up…thanks to our last round of comments, Nini and I found this awesome blog: http://artarra.com/ where you can pick up some excellent recipes for super healthy smoothies. Also, found on the blog: encouraging words. I was immediately drawn in. So send in your votes, your tips, your URLs, etc.)
As a sneak-peek into the TopTen, I begged Nini to post some photos taken by the blog that holds this week’s top ten. Ladies and Gents. Hold. On. To. Your. Seats. This super-talent posts only during the fashion weeks (NYC, Paris, Milan) but the wait is ALWAYS worth it. We can’t tell you the blog name yet but enjoy the photos.
I hope all is well with you and your family! I think Nat’s ten cold weather favorites are great. It’s nice to see what other people are doing, thinking and wearing… I didn’t know about some of Nat’s favorite blogs until now. Since Nat is from NYC and is working in the fashion industry, I always learn so much from her and I’m so grateful to have her helping me out with the site. And thanks for your feedback…I love hearing about new blogs from you guys!
Since we got a good response with the first TopTen, we have decided to do them every week on different topics. Tell us what you want to hear about: anything about fashion and style, blogging and dressing is on the table. Next week’s topic is the Hipster Blog…from the good to the bad…
We’ve also had some other ideas but we want to get your opinion before we proceed. Nat was thinking about doing a TopTen that had a critical spin to it, kind of like the TenWorst or something like that… we are hesitant to do so because we are afraid that we could hurt someones feeling out there. I really wanted your feedback on it. Please let me know if you guys want to see The Top Worst List on Nini’s Style. If you do, Nat will be out on the radar to track them down and give you the report…Your vote counts, so be sure to let us know. Have a great weekend everyone! xoxo Nini Nguyen
Wearing: Costume National nude blouse, AA bodysuit, Wolford dotted tights, Christian Louboutin shoes, vintage clutch, F21 faux leather skirt, Janet Savitt necklace, pearls from F21 and vintage, ABS faux fur.
New York has been unbearably cold this year. Our winter started in October and hasn’t let up since. Sometimes I console myself with fur coats, expensive chocolate and my favorite blogs. This list contains my favorite blogs to read when I have the afternoon to poke around the internet, the weather is frigid and i have a nice hot cup of lemon grass green tea…
1. Jak and Jil: my number one pick this week. endless shoe porn. always great photos.
2. luxirare: can’t get enough! AMAZING shots. the best for a rainy day is her imagefeed.
3. the Sartorialist and Garance Dore are tied for this spot: i can never decide which blog i like best between the two of them.
4. brookandlyn: chic blogger AND excellent shopping on one site.
5. i’ve always been a fan of the mother + daughter team of Jane and Judy. you just can’t deny their fashion eye! between the two of them, there are at least four blogs/sites to visit…
6. Bleachblack: these two southern california girls have earned a loyal hipster following with outspoken commentary about fashion and the trends they love. i am no hipster but i am a part of their loyal following.
7. The Glamourai: brought this AMAZING site this week and it is a GREAT find
8. Amlul: is one of my favorite bloggers right now: her dynamic personality shines through her shots and she has fun with her wardrobe.
10: Zanita is an Australian model who doesn’t take her self too seriously and has an easy-going, breezy look. She photographs well and since it is always the summer for her during the NYC winter, i love looking at how warm the weather looks in her photos…
Nini and I are so excited to hear what you think! In the comments, tell us which blogs on our list you like and which ones you think should have made the list. What are your cold weather favorites?
