Sailor Moon

Even though this kimono wrap looks nothing like the uniforms in Sailor Moon (a mega popular Japanese anime series from the 90's), its strong traditional Japanese flavor still brings me back the memories of my obsession with Sailor Moon and my childhood fantasy of becoming a heroine just like those 5 teenage soldiers. Underneath her normal school uniform, Sailor Moon is actually a heroine with magical powers with the responsibility of defending the universe from the evil. However, THE best part is that her trainer and mentor is a talking black cat. Now being in my twenties, I might have grown out of the whole magic universe business (or maybe not? I am thinking about re-watching the entire series of Sailor Moon now... anyone?), but my childhood fantasy of adventure, love, and growing up from Sailor Moon will always be part of me. 

Photos by the Bodacious Irene Tran

It was a lot fun doing this shoot. We went to possibly the most beautiful area in urban SF - Palace of Fine Arts. And this is actually the first time I wear this wrap outside of my room. I layered it on top of a simple tube dress and put on a silk waist belt to give the outfit shape, also to keep the wrap together in the front since it does not have any buttons or buckles.

Items (not exact) for this outfit

I'm wearing
Kimono Wrap: Subtle Luxury
Dress inside: Similar
Sandals: Mel Pepper
Ring: Similar

In the Mood for Dueling Snakes

Photography by the Underaged Gymnast Aaron Bell   

Aztec print skirts have always intrigued me and I was lucky enough to have H&M carry one that matched this shirt. I specifically bought the shirt to pair with a crazy print but it was a matter finding a crazy print that had the same tone of yellow in it. The sandals are fairly simple but I love the dueling snake detail and they're surprisingly high quality for what they are.

What I'm Wearing

Top: Forever 21 (similar)
Skirt: H&M
Shoes: Dolce Vita Banks
Earrings: T+J Designs
Bracelet: Zipper Cuff

In the Mood for a Lazy Day

I definitely bought this dress with the purpose of having something to throw on when I don't feel like bedazzling myself in the morning therefore it has become my "lazy day" dress. The dress is so elegant that anyone will look great wearing it and the silk feels so luxe when grazing against your skin. It would be even more perfect if it only had pockets! The zipper cuff is slowly becoming my favorite accessory however it's too big to wear on my wrist so I have to wear it 90's style and keep it on my arm.

What I'm Wearing

Dress: Club Monaco Lainey Dress 
Sunglasses: Michael Kors Sheffield (from the John Taing Collection)
Bracelet: Zipper Cuff
Shoes: Vince Camuto Vickiy Pump (seen here)