Alexander Wang Leather Vest

Hi everyone,
I hope you all are doing well. It was slow updating my blog last week because I was under the weather. It wasn't fun to have a bad cold, but I feel much better now. A big thank you to everyone for your continuing support and comments. It really makes my day delightful. I feel bad that I haven't recently visited your sites as often as I would like. I hope you all understand that I have a busy schedule with my family, and I try my best to update my blog. Thank you so much for your understanding ;-)
In this post, I'd like to share with you some pictures were taken before my cold. It's so exciting that I bought this Alexander Wang leather vest at a big sale at Barney's online, a couple of weeks ago.

Wearing with Club Monaco black turtle neck top, Row leather leggings, Sam Edelman boots, Isabel Marant necklace, no brand leather cuffs.

Wearing with DIY skirt.

You've probably seen me wearing this DIY skirt before that I made sometime ago. I really love and enjoy wearing this skirt. I have many DIY design-clothing projects but I'm so lazy to make it happen. Sewing requires time and patience, especially if you are not great at sewing. Well, I hope to make it happen some day and share it here with you.

Design of this skirt is in two layers, but I just wore one outer layer for this look.

Jose & Maria Barrera necklace.

The skull gold leather cuff is by Candice Marks. I'm fastinated with The Woods bracelet because of its charms.

Burberry studded shoes.

This is what the skirt looks like with two layers. Click here for tutoring.
Thank you for reading. Wishing you all a wonderful day!!!

Big hugs...Hanh;-)

POND HOCKEY

Countless kids have played pond hockey in their youth and for some, the Pond Hockey Championships allow them to return to their roots. Teams converge to participate in several round robin matches on the multiple rinks. The tournament personifies the spirit of hockey and epitomizes the outdoor lifestyle and community spirit of many locals.

Black-Classic

Black is classic, elegant, modern, chic, edgy, tough, timeless color and it's never out of season. I love black! I have many favorite black outfits... All black outfit is not boring to me, and I know many of you love black as much as I do ;-)

My little girl is in kindergarten. She came home and told me about her science experiment of black in her class. She explored what makes up the color black, and this experiment will be displayed at science night on this Thursday night. I can't wait for her to show me how she did it. She also told me that she just like black for Halloween, her favorite color is purple;-)

Wearing: Rebbeca Taylor ruffle-sleeves sweater, AA black bodysuit, Alaia skirt, Fallon necklaces. Christian Louboutin shoes.

My little Princess

She and her big sister (she didn't want to be in picture, this time) love to play dress-up as princesses. It's lovely to see them have a fun time. Sweet!

Thank you everyone for your continuing support, your love and your comments. I gracefully appreciate it as always. Wishing you all a wonderful day!!!

Big hugs...Hanh;-)

Edginess of Black

Wearing: Rick Owens jacket, Jil Sander over knees boots, F21 dress which I bought so long ago. I'm wearing it for the very first time and also like to wear it backwards for this look.

I don't really like my face expression but I like other elements in this picture. Necklace by Annie Costello Brown.

Zipped up.

A few people have asked me for tips for packing and traveling. I always like to take advantage of mix-and-match clothing as much as I can. Here are some things to think of when you pack clothing for your trip:

• What is the country or city that you are going to? Paris, New York, Cancun, Hawaii, Amarillo or some places in deep countryside in Vietnam?
• What is the season?
• Your trip will be casual or fancy or both?
• What are your activities on the trip?
• Shoes: I usually bring one comfy pair for walking, one fancy pair for dining out, one pair that you can dress up or dress down. Make sure the shoes you bring can pair with your outfits that you brought along with you.
• Make-up: limit things in this area because it could make your bag heavy. Just bring things that you really need such as 1 lipstick, 1 small eye-shadow case, blush, a small sample of foundation., etc...
• Skin care : I just bring a small sample of face lotion and eye-cream and face cleanser.

I hope this will help some of you that want to know some tips for packing. It's okay to repeat your outfit on your trip ;-)

Wish you all a joyful weekend with family and friends!!! Thank you for your reading and your comments!! Big hugs...Hanh;-)

PS: click here and here to see more of my styling for this Rick Owens jacket.

STANDING TALL

I am fascinated with the number of variations and formations of icefalls that grace the sides of the roadside rock cuts. This scene captured my attention with its lone, frosted tree etched against the azure sky, standing tall against all odds in its struggle for survival in this harsh environment.

Nikko, Japan

Nikko, Japan.

One time long ago in late winter, we visited a city called Nikko in Japan. It was cold and the city was covered with thick white snow...magically beautiful!..The city is located in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, and approximately 140 km north of Tokyo. It is the third-largest city (by area) in Japan, and a popular destination for Japanese and international tourists. There are also many famous hot springs in the area. Elevations range from 200 to 2,000m. The mountains west of the main city are part of Nikko National Park where you can see some of the country's most spectacular waterfalls, such as Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, which also has scenic trails. The fastest and most convenient way to access Nikko is on the private Tobu Nikko Line from Tokyo's Tobu-Asakusa station.

Lake Chuzenji is a marvelously scenic lake in Nikko National Park, its elevation at the surface is (4,124 ft) 1,269 m. The view from our hotel room.
There are about 48 waterfalls around the Nikko area, and Kegon Falls is one of the three famous high waterfalls in Japan (97 meters high). It's located near lake Chuzenji and has long been a favorite place for young Japanese lovers-as well as for people committing suicide. But apart from that, the falls are frequented by tourist buses and has lots of souvenir shops outside. Because we visited Nikko in late winter, Kegon falls was partially frozen and covered with snow..It's truly beautiful. The photo doesn't do it justice.
This photo below is from google, I just wanted to show you the Kegon Falls without snow.
Misao Fujimura (1886-1903) wrote a suicide poem (click here for his poem) on a trunk of a tree in Kegon Falls. After finishing his death poem, he jumped. This place becomes an ill-famed spot for sorrowed and desperate young people, mostly to those who are brokenhearted.
The picture below is of a female God that was created after many deaths to protect people from committing suicide.
Just pretty snow in Nikko National Park.
There are many historical sites in Nikko that attracts tourists, including Futarasan-jinji Shrine, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Taiyu-in Shrine which dates to the year 767, and these are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Unlike most Japanese shrines, the buildings here are extremely ornate, with multicolored carvings and plenty of gold leaf that show heavy Chinese influence.

The Five-story Pagoda, Nikko Toshogu Shrine. It's the burial place of the dynasty founder Tokugawa Leyasu, and the most extravagant of them all.
Yomeimon Gate, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, is known as one of the most beautiful gates in Japan. It's decorated with detailed carving of mythical creatures.
At the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, the Kairou buildings are decorated with colorful carving of flowers and birds. Taiyu-in Shrine is the mausoleum of Lemitsu-byo Taiyu-in, Tokugawa Leyasu's grandson.
Bell Tower at Taiyu-in Shrine.


Sweet-Look of Moschino.
I've have so many sweet memories about this dress; wearing it so many times for dates with my hubby when we just had our first child, the time that we were so new at parenting. Now, looking back, we are much more mature in this area ;-). Feeling like wearing this outfit last week. Marni fur vest.Also, my first owned Jimmy Choo shoes.

Casual-Look Of Forever 21
Wearing: Pierre Hardy shoes, Club Monaco tank, and my newest purchase from Forever 21: F21 jacket, scarves, leggings.
Thank you all for reading. Wishing everyone a wonderful day!!!

Hugs...Hanh ;-)

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