Striking Blue

As I shared with you in the previous posts, the zipper sleeve top and the zipper hem skirt that I came up with an idea and designed them from a few yards of blue fabric leftover.

I'm so happy the skirt has become my favorite one -it is comfy, chic and yet very striking blue hue. So, I couldn't help myself to wear the skirt again for a night out. This time, I styled it with MMMargeila nude bodysuit, and this Rick Owens distressed leather jacket with zipper details gives a perfect compliment to the skirt. I intended to play with the diagonal angle of the zippers in this look and love it so much.

Again, thank you NhaKhanh, a Dallas designer, for doing the pattern and sewing to make my idea/design happen!

This Maison Martin Margiela nude bodysuit has a smooth texture and it's a great piece for layering. I love to wear it underneath an opened dress or an opened top when I don't want to expose too much skin.

Zipper detail at the hem of the skirt.

McQueen clutch, McQueen bracelet (similar here).

Shoes: Christian Louboutine Lady Daf.

Thank you everyone for reading and have a happy day ahead!!! xo...Hanh :)

Blue Pink

I had a few yards of blue fabric leftover, so I came up with an idea and designed this zipper sleeve top and zipper hem skirt. Thank you to NhaKhanh for doing the pattern and sewing to make my idea/design happen! And NhaKhanh is one of Dallas talented designers.

Here is a detail of the zipper sleeve. It can zip all the way up and down.

And zipper at the hem.

Wore with YsL blue sole tribute pumps.

Nude MMMargiela bodysuit underneath.

I found this Avant Toi cashmere silk panel scarf at Forty Five Ten boutique in Dallas. The boutique recently carried this line. This scarf is made of pure cashmere with hand painted and washed, attached in the middle with a Hermes vintage silk scarf. The result is a beautiful double layer scarf-so classy and rare. Each Avant Toi's scarf is strictly one of a kind. I really love their scarf design idea. And I definitely love those ducks...

Thank you everyone for reading! Have a happy Sunday and a wonderful week ahead!x0..Hanh :)

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Modern + Classic Tradition

Before you see these pictures below, please ignore my unpleasant face :) The sun was so strong that I couldn't relax my eyes and face. I needed sunglasses. Lol!! I had no time to retake. Oh! Well, the important thing here is the outfit to share.

I intended to design this dress to pair with my old MMMargiela leather shorts. I wanted this look to be a mix of modern and classic Vietnamese tradition; yet surely, the look has its own character. It's unexpected pairing! I really love the way these shoes paired with this outfit; kinda Lady Gaga, and the leather choker reminds me of Hmong people (French gave them the name Montagnards; mountain people) jewelry, a perfect element for this look.

About the dress, when I designed it, I was thinking it should be a versatile one. You can pair it with high waisted wide leg jeans, skinny jeans, leather leggings, trousers, pencil skirt, or even maxi pleated skirt...whatever you pair it with, it still gives you an unexpected asymmetric look and that's the fun. You also give it a fancy or casual look by styling with different accessories...

A big thanks to NhaKhanh for doing the pattern and sewing to put together this dress!!

Over the shoulders was Celine shearling cropped jacket.

Jeffrey Campbell Night Walk pumps from Solestruck are one of my amazing shoes. Actually, they're comfy and easy to walk in.

This leather choker is one of the more striking pieces from Sue Gragg's jewelry Holiday Collection. Her designs are stunning. She is a talented lady and a very sweet friend of mine. I actually wore this outfit to attend her jewelry show last Tuesday. It was an amazing show.

Thank you everyone for reading! Have a happy Sunday and a wonderful week ahead! x0...Hanh.