Bad hair day?

Stick a fork in it...I mean stick a hat on it, your hair that is.

Baseball caps are easy and functional on sporty days or Sunday's but what if your gear isn't sporty for the day? Find a functional "right for the weather" fashionable hat.

My hat today is 85% wool and 15% polyester. It's definitly keeping my head warm outside but what about inside? Well it's my lifesaver indoors today as I ran late this morning and didn't have time to wash my hair. No she din't!!!! Yes I did! And I use my hats when I can to save my hair from disaster looks of disgust until I can do something about it later...when I'm getting ready for an evening out!

~ Great hat shops? Loehmann's in Rockville, MD has a great selection. I tried on a few styles while visiting sister Linh Linh. Visit her at the accessories dept too and try on some do's.

Cutting it SHORT is showing up everywhere!

Have you noticed the common thread that holds all the new trends together? They all have ONE thing is common and it doesn't take a lot of anything to show yourself off this season. The look is cutting it SHORT.

Skirts are getting shorter.

photo compliments of http://www.nordstrom.com/

Dresses are getting shorter.

photo compliments of http://www.nordstrom.com/

Nails are getting shorter.

photo compliments of iBuu

Hairstyles are getting shorter.

photo compliments of http://www.metro.co.uk/

Boots are getting shorter.

photo compliments of Jennifer Lim

What short trends have you spotted lately????

Au De ... Naturale look

You don't have to take it as far as I did this morning but hey it happens!

Forget your lunch often?

In a rush?

Just zoom back out of the car while its running to head back into the house to grab your lunch bag and...BAM! slam the car door so hard the top corner of the door hits you in the face before you step out of the way! Yep! That's how I got my Au De Naturale blush look today.

Sometimes beauty and fashion are painful. And sometimes being a klutz adds to the drama!

photography provided by K. Chaikin

More wisdom from the book of Feng Shoe

Before shoe shopping, calm yourself meditating in the center of your shoe storage room. Place a woven mat of green sawgrass in the center of the room. Light incense and darken the room. Sit on the mat with your legs crossed. Clear your mind of all extraneous thought. Breathe slowly and deeply. Focus your mind on what you hope to accomplish.

Chanting is optional.

Possible chants:

"Do you...have these...in red?"

"Will you...take another10% off...if I buy...two pairs?"

"I saw...THEM FIRST...Bitch."

When you feel refreshed, relaxed, and at one with your shoes, go forth and shop with a clear mind of what you can add to your collection.

From the book of Feng Shoe:

Wise is the woman who knows the day the new styles go on sale.

The most auspicious days to shop for shoes are those days that end in the letter "Y" and that also includes...

YESTERDAY!

Memories of Buu & shopping in Vietnam

Oh how I miss Vietnam! Here's to shopping in Nha Trang & Saigon, Vietnam. The excellent customer service for "have a seat on the blue tupperware chair" was always an option while shopping! Thank gawd b/c my feet were tired from all the walking!

Cold and Rain Do Not = Fun

Do we all agree on the subject? Speak now or forever hold your peace if you disagree.

I'm just not a fan of being cold and wet at the same time. Cold and rainy days require the rain boots to come out. The problem with rubber rain boots is that they lack warmth. There is no getting around it. I thought leg warmers would do justice but then what about the toes? They'd still be cold. Leg warmers only support warmth in your LEGS.

I had to search for a product that would help save your toes and your health; you can't go getting sick b/c you didn't stay warm now. I found a product online that looks like it would resolve all issues above. Free People offers Welly Warmers & Hunter Wellies if you need the rain boots & the boot warmers. To all my fashion explorers: stay warm & dry today through all your fashion adventures!

When something burnt is a good thing...

Don't worry I didn't burn my toast or bagel this morning. Nor did I burn the house down leaving my curling iron on.

I did find something that was burnt last week and it actually gave me a new light. A new light on boots! I am a 100% boot lover and all boots fancy my taste buds. My personal faves: knee high , mid calf, both in 2" or 3" height, flat heeled riding, sheepskin lined. I even like cowboy boots but cannot allow myself to even try them on, let alone purchase a pair...something about cowboy boots just do not = Asian girl wearing them.

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Easy black or brown boot options were automatically applied to my wardrobe but became complicated when colored boots became my feast of being a shoe lover this season. I always went for the brown or the black options for boots, so I could alternate through wardrobe easily.

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Flats, pumps and sandals in all colors of the Crayola crayon box is absolutely necessary, but I never really let the light shine in on my boots. That is until I met Keshia, who came in the perfect shade of orange...burnt! I was going to a far end of my boots desired list that I've never drifted towards before.

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And now I introduce you to the Keshia boot from Bakers as an item I am trying to see "how many different outfits I can match up with this pair of burnt orange boots". The challenge is quite interesting. I figured I had to put it to this test to get the most out of them since they are not so easily throw-on-able boots. My favorite route so far is the tuck in skinny jeans and long shirt option. Casual outfits can give a good show with 2 1/2" colored boots. I encourage finding fun new colors to play with!

Photography provided by K.Chaikin

Disclaimer: some views of this photo 'Buu in boots' may not appear as burnt as store photo. Professional lighting was not obtainable and the skittle orange shade was not the intended look.

BEST SALE I'VE SEEN IN A LONG TIME

I have been searching, long and hard before and after the holiday sales for the best deal(s).

Best deals on what? I don't know. Anything. Or Everything???? It's called BUUVENTORY; I keep a mental inventory of what I like/dislike, if it is on sale, whether or not it's a new or past season item and the prices that these items may vary between stores that carry the brands...you knoooow...what everyone else keeps a mental inventory of, right? OF COURSE!

Well from online stores to dept. stores and anywhere in between I was there. Now that I've seen it all with multiple trips to the mall for weeks (Zeke, I know - it just doesn't make sense to you) and countless online researching, I think I found the best deal just right for me.

If you live in the DC Metro area, now through Sunday Jan. 13th BCBGMaxazria is having a store blowout sale at Tyson's Galleria Mall.
This is where I sifted through 30-70% off racks of coats, jackets, shawls, purses, and evening gowns for approximately an hour. PLUS AN EXTRA $50 OFF $200 OR MORE ON YOUR PURCHASE!

It was an amazing experience. I couldn't spend too much time here, but I did browse the racks quickly and efficiently so I could focus on where in the store I should spend most of my time.

My options were limited; I couldn't go all out b/c believe me I could have quickly done my usual & grabbed anything in my size and fave colors I prefer and walked straight back to the dressing room to spend the rest of my time fussing, pulling and trying on everything. So I had to be reasonable.

My focus was drawn to an everyday purse I could use; although the off the shoulder silk charmeuse mini ruched bottom cocktail dress in the cutest champagne color was calling my name, I had to remember birthday bash is over and where the heck would I wear it anyways? And right then there it stood... Ahhhhhh!

It was like there was a single glowing beam lighting over the last leather purse on the sale shelf in the color and style I adore, there it stood whispering...Buu, Buu, pick me up and touch me. I proceeded to pick it up and inspect it in all views, I was in love and it wasn't hard loving it already when the 50% off tag was staring right at me with puppy dog eyes. The color was perfect; it was greay (that's grey & gray together for my dedicated readers that read my Gray & Purple blog entry, I still haven't decided which way I like to spell it the most so for now I'll spell it greay).

From different angles of lighting it looks periwinkle, violet or lavender and from other lighting in the store it looked deep green, almost iridescent, per my shopping companion I had with me. I was SOLD. I couldn't let go, hung onto it while I browsed other items (and actually just carried it like it was mine before I walked in b/c it just felt so right) and now it's my new best friend; (sorry Lindshope I still gots love for ya).

Well here's to shopping sales and no more shopping for Buu. Why? B/c I'm satisfied for the time and got my fix (for now) but don't you worry I'll still be able to bring it with the fashion info. (Plus maybe I got the hint Zman said something I'm still trying to figure out, something like...NO MORE SHOPPING?)!

So that's the best sale I've seen in a long time and my personal experience of finding what was best out there for me...

Check out the sale if you can, come back and share with me your sale story. They're such an adventure you have to share your experience and we can all learn from each other's adventures.
~Shown below are 3 different types of lighting to show how the color varies

Holidays are over

The holidays are over and I guess I must take down my shoe tree now...