Three things for February

I have so many pictures on my cameras to upload. There were so much photo-taking over the weekend I had to switch cameras when one ran out of battery. Yikes! I better migrate more things over to the external.

I believe I am a fan of Valentines day... but for all the wrong reasons. Who doesn't like hearts and the color pink and nerdy valentines (You're hot like capsaicin! Goodness, I didn't even have to think to get that one.) and seeing heart-shaped balloons and starbucks cards with pretty designs and cheap chocolate the day after... see where I'm going?

So here are some happy things to get you ready for the month of February. 

1. All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps

Have you seen the Danny and Annie animated short?

 

StoryCorps aim is to collect stories from everyday life, I believe they set up a recording booth in Grand Central. Little gems from ordinary people. I love hearing bits on the radio. This book will focus on some love stories that were reported. Too bad the tour isn't passing through the bay.

To be released: Tomorrow, February 2!
Website.

2. Cafe Fantasia

I tried a new drink in SF before my morning drive back home.

Mocha + Almond Flavoring

It might be my new green tea latte.

3a. Garden of Love Forever Stamps

Buy now.

3b. Jason Wu for Target

I couldn't help adding this in too.

I am a sucker for ruffles and pleats. I really like these Target collaborations.
Can you ever have too many dresses?
I think not.

Keep posted for more.

Best of Target GO International

Yes! Deadline #1 complete!


I think I should stop looking at so many fashion blogs. My topics are getting a bit monotonous and shallow. There are bigger things to ponder. I even thought of styling one dress into many different looks but I'm probably better off sticking to food pictures... which reminds me I've been so busy with my deadline I skipped over dinner. Discussing fashion and missing a meal? These are very unusual times indeed.

Speaking of fashion, I discovered ASOS Women's Magazine. I LIKE! Great design, ideas and available online. I also like browsing their online store but shy away from international shipping... which is currently free wordwide!

Also, I am very behind on GO International.

Target has suddenly opened up their leftover stock or re-released several of their best dress collaborations. And they are all on... ready? Sale! I know for some girls it's shoes or purses or makeup but I think for me it's dresses. It's my soft spot. I wish I could wear a dress everyday. Although it might clash with my usual ensemble of sweatshirts and Air Force Ones/Uggs (thank you maxi dresses). I stopped by my local stores to try on as many as I could. It's slim pickings now but I got to try a few.

LIBERTINE

The name reminds me of Free People (but it's not) and Albertine (even though that's not related either).

I liked the tulip skirt. Two sides split for room to move but if you were standing straight the design looks slimming.
Unfortunately the top was rather tight on me and detail on top doesn't look so great in person.

I would wear this for work... if I had to dress up for work.

PROENZA SCHOULER

Did you know this line began as a senior thesis collection at Parson's School of Design? Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez created the luxury line's name by combining their mothers' maiden names.

Nice idea of a dress. 

I have no idea how this model got the top to fit.

RODARTE

This reminds me of all the headlines Natalie Portman made for wearing a $40 dress on the red carpet. SHOCKING!?! Really? This is top headline news? The saddest part is that I remember this but have forgotten majority of my world's geography. So there's problems in Tunisia... and that would be somewhere in Asia? Oh, Africa!?!

I like the contrast styling of prim and proper lace with combat boots.

Don't miss with this princess she probably does MMA at night.

1. http://www.target.com/Rodarte-Target-Lace-Print-Dress-Black/dp/B004IWL9VK

2.http://www.target.com/Rodarte-Target-Slip-Dress-Peach/dp/B004IWGPPU

THAKOON

He will always remind me The September Issue documentary and Ms. Anna Wintour. Which already makes him slightly fabulous. In the movie, he was doing a collaboration with GAP.

I would have liked this as a romper. The blue as the shorts, green as a breezy top.

Besides the winding neckline there isn't much detail. 

You would need an interesting belt or fun accessories to rock this one.

TUCKER

By Gaby Basora. Hmm... $300 vs. $30. Thanks Target!

I tried on the blue dress.
Would never have thought to layer a blouse on underneath.

ZAC POSEN

For some reason I always link his name to black blazers. I can't believe he's my brother's age. An alum of GenArt's Fresh Faces in Fashion; I'm glad GenArt is making a comeback.

I didn't try this one on but it's still available online.
If only dresses grew on trees.

1. http://www.target.com/Posen-Target-Wrap-Dress-Pink/dp/B004IX5G86/


I only bought one.
The one I thought would be most versatile and fun to style up.
Which do you think?