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 :)

Veil Inspiration

This Madewell scarf is one of my favorites. Its fabric is soft cotton jersey and its size is big enough to inspire me to play with. You could find around three or four yards of soft jersey fabric to do a DIY project. Jersey fabric works fine with a raw edge. When I put this outfit together, it was inspired by "hijab"; a headscarf or veil (refers to the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general).

My husband (who is my photographer) and I had a lot of fun while doing this shoot. The weather was perfect to wear these layers; MMMargiela nude bodysuit underneath NhaKhanh thumb holed mesh top, The Row cardigan, Madewell scarf, J Brand bianca jeans, MMMargiela goat hair collar (similar here).

I had fun styling this outfit. I love the fact that this look seems very mysterious and spiritual. Yes, it added even more interest to the look by pairing with this McQueen devil clutch (similar here) which I purchased last year from the final sale at the Forty Five Ten boutique, and my little girl who chose this clutch from among those on sale.

The Woods multi charm bracelet.

Thank you everyone for reading!! Have a wonderful 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 :)

PS: Don't forget to send me your photos of your looks by January 26th to ENTER to WIN Fashion Blog World's Inspiration contest giveaway gift $175. Good luck to you all!!

Fashion Blog World's Inspiration 2012

I had hosted this contest before and would like to do it again. As you know, Fall2012 Fashion Week of New York, London, Milan, and Paris is coming soon, so let's get inspired and ready for it. The idea of this contest is just for fun and of course getting inspiration. I know there are many of you that are very inspired already, and it would be lovely to share that inspired style here at Life-in-Travel, and I'm excited to know more about your sense of fashion. Everyone (including international contestants) can enter this contest giveaway gift, just send to lifeintraveling@gmail.com a picture of your outfits with your name and what you're wearing. Please, summit your two photos of two looks by January 26th. I will choose around 15 to 20 faces and let all the readers rate it. The winner is the one who has the most votes, and will get $175 giftcard from the store of your choice, or cash. Have fun with your fashion creation and GOOD LUCK to you all! ;-)

This red MMMargiela sweater was from last year. I've worn it alot, but I had no chance to share it until now. It's also very sexy to style it with shorts and a pair of any length boots, especially with thigh high boots.

And these Row leggings are absolutely a GREAT investment piece. I've been wearing them countless times in every fall/winter season and its quality is the best. Here are the links that you can find them, very similar to mine, click here or here.

"Rock!" ring designed by my little girl last year when she was 7.

McQueen boots. You can find them here for 30% off (they run a little big).

MMMargiela clutch. (resemblance here)

Sue Gragg necklace.

Thank you everyone for reading! Have a wonderful day!!! xo...Hanh :)

Ready for Park City's Main Street

Here what I wore apr�s ski. I headed to Park City's Main street for an afternoon shopping with the family. The Park City's Main Street is the home of internationally famous Sundance Film Festival, which opens toward the end of January.

When we were doing the shoot, the snow came down. It was beautiful.

My past season's Burberry Prorsum boots (resemblance here) are my favorite shearling boots.

Wearing: Isabel Marant fur (resemblance here), Ann Demeulemeester white top, Nha Khanh thumb holed mesh black top, Citizen of Humanity jeans, Nina Ricci sunnies, and The Woods necklace.

Thank you everyone for reading!! Have a wonderful day!!! x0...Hanh :)

PS: Please, stay tuned because I'm hosting the "Fashion's Blog World Inspiration" contest soon.

A Cold Day in Deer Valley

Another cold day in Deer Valley, we took it easy skiing and played in the snow with the kids instead. For the first time, I shared my photos without make-up on, Lord! I often go bare faced when I travel with the family.

About the outfit, I tried to blend in tho the ski environment but not look so typically skier. This Prada jacket was a solution. I purchased it years ago at Barneys for 65% off and I brought it with me on every ski trip since. Yes, I get so many nice compliments everytime. Here is the look:

NhaKhanh thumb holed mesh top was underneath Club Monaco turtle neck sweater, BcBg wool pants, Lanvin lucite sunglasses, F21 knit hat, and very old snow boots.

In a different day with the same outfit but with Chanel boots and Nina Ricci sunglasses. They both instantly gave the look more stylish character. And in the two photos below, I had on a little blush :)

These Chanel boots I also purchased 65% off from last winter's sale at Barneys. They are so COOL and so many people have stopped to give me compliments.

Thank you everyone who entered the New Year Fashion Resolution Giveaway Gift! Congratulation to Christina-A Rainy Melony; the winner of the giveaway gift!!! Please, contact me for shipping info (name, shipping address, email address. All info kept private and used for one time mailing only)

Thank you so much for reading!! Have a wonderful day ahead!!!xo...Hanh ;)