Strawberry Loves to Dance....

Green, yellow and cobalt blue never look so harmony together this spring 2012. I particularly love Elie Saab 2012 RTW collection (link underlined) that he uses simple silhouette and monochromic colors to create those breathtaking gowns. Don't get me wrong, I love organza dresses but other than wearing haute couture to Oscar award, I favor those party and lounge friendly tube dresses way better.  Elie Saab 2012 RTW MY ODJ  {Pardon the backdrop as there are way too many cars even in the suburban.} Top: Haider Ackermann oversized jewel green shirt,  Linda Loudermilk organic bamboo asymmetrical blazer,  Bottom: Topshop green wool shorts (bought at Barcelona for Euro 17) Accessory: Chanel 12' yellow classic flap with GHW, Tom Binns 18K gold safety pin necklace, Hermes Mykonos lizard CDC, J crew bracelet, Momo's March wooden bead bracelet Shoes: Charlotte Olympia 11' cat face red velvet wedge platform I love green, and most of my c...

Haute Couture is no longer a name to covet, it is much more accessible in our modern world. Not only that current haute couture pieces are "up to date" on both local and foreign trends, its extent also expands to jewelry, foot wear, hats, ...etc .  There are tons of Haute couture websites, Elie Saab, Versace ... just to name a few but not many devoted to only haute couture jewelry.  I am very lucky to meet up with a talented Haute couture jewelry designer, Eduardo Lim , who was born and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.  Eduardo says that all the precious stones and other pieces are from Netherlands and he does all the designs himself. I must say the quality and details of his collection are beyond stupendous. I also love the fact that all of the pieces are statement pieces but they are not limited just meant to be wore for special functions only.  As we go over several pieces from his collections, I couldn't wait but to get my "neck" on one of his ...

We wouldn't go back home without visiting Gaudi's ongoing masterpiece: Sagrada Familia. This is the most impressive works of Gaudi's and which also involved with all the structural difficulties he faced and the errors he committed in other projects as well.  However, those difficulties are resolved here in this Holy family church.  For me, I'd appreciate it as a grand gothic architecture instead of a holy church.  model building weight measurement On me: Massimo Dutti white shirt with bow, Sandro leather pants with zip in front, H&M cardigan (past season), Chanel 08' rodeo drive, leather Converse with  Joey Found  (link here)   hand-embellished studs  {PS. The day before we fly back to California that hubby and I finally crashed by jet lag. We were so sleepy in the afternoon walking around in Barcelona and so ready to go HOME!!}  We met another lovely family in Amsterdam while we travel. Thanks to Facebook...

Udon restaurant in Barcelona This intriguing collar add-on from Hakei  (Euro 39.99) Me, enjoy a sip of coffee at Placa' Catalunya, Barcelona.  Isabel Marant pull over sweater (10'), Heremes bangle in Veronese, Jivago scarf, J crew bracelet, Baroqco necklace (see more online or FB), Prada s/s 11' minimalist cat's eye sunglasses A contrast neckline shirt by Massimo Dutti (Euro 49.99) Marni winter edition 2011 coat and heart prints pants Now I am officially abscessed with Maje and Sandro , both are French brands and founded by sisters.  Isabel Marant pull over, Sandro skinny leather pants, Lanvin flats, Chanel 08' rodeo drive large tote I just realized that the Chanel 12' yellow classic flap is a perfect pair with Marni s/s 12' 11 cm sandals!!  El Corte Ingles (department stores) are everywhere and they are having 10% discount for foreigners the entire floors. (They carry Maje and Sandro these tw...

Trust me, if you want people turn heads just to see your shoes in Barcelona, Converse, is the way!! Not just anything Converse, hand-embellished studs Converse will get you the attention you want. Oh, I mean not the attention for pickpocket, but for the good cause. I bet they have no idea where to get a pair... but you know, Joey Found !!! We noticed that young dudes particularly like to stare at my shoes and as one talked about my shoes, his/her company is most likely turning heads looking for the shoes.  Thus, I would also deliberately walk away and hide myself..... lol...just to tease!! lol.. so fun~~-- In Amsterdam...  In Barcelona  In Park Guell As a statue of Salvador Dali ~ lol.. Salvador Dali, a great surrealist painter.  We are mimicking Dali's mustache look after seeing his paintings and pictures of him. lol Today, we family walked by the street and found new edition of Converse in fabric pattern. They are all closed as it is ...

Day 1 in Barcelona  passeig de Garcia, Portvell, illa de la Discordia, Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueira, La Rambla... Let's line up for a look of inside Casa Batllo' ...... Necklace from  BaroQco Haute Couture Jewelry   You can check out the necklace online or FB .  {The necklace deserves a separate post while I am back to USA.} Casa Batllo' {lol... a vending machine inside the house for us visitors...}  Doesn't it looks like ocean, wave.... with all the tiles. llla de la Discordia  Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueira (Market) You don't have to worry not getting enough fiber and Vitamin here in Barcelona.  Or not enough Protein...lol I love mushroom and I love Champinones a la Plancha (stir fry mushroom) !  Along the La Rambla street...  {I vote this the best Halloween costume of the year... ^O^} We had tapas at Tapa Tapa restaurant on Passieg de Garcia  Zucchini, toma...