“My parents always discouraged us from buying into the ‘trendy’ looks that the mall was pushing. No Abercrombie allowed in our house! I remember my mom taking me into Goodwill when I was very young. She made it a game ~ here’s $10, see what you can put together with that. From then on I was hooked to the thrill of the chase!” – Kelly Framel on vintage clothing for Dujour Magazine

NY Fashion Week is closely arriving and I’m also excited that I will be going to Paris for the first time! I’ve never traveled internationally alone and what concerns me is navigating around Paris because I don’t speak one word of French. However, it should be a fairly interesting trip where I hope to split part of my time touring the city and participating in random food excursions. I must thank Kelly for informing me of a great website that listed vacation rentals because I originally felt distressed searching for affordable lodging in the heart of Paris. I had been following Kelly’s blog, The Glamourai, for some time and I remember being tantalized by her style consisting of various shapes, textures, patterns, and colors. While she embraces different pieces effortlessly, I also find that she possess an amazing talent for creating beautiful self-designed jewelry – both of which are something worth checking out.

Kelly Framel
Fashion Blogger/Stylist/Designer
http://www.theglamourai.com

-Rachel Roy Transformer Coat
-Vintage Jacket
-Forever 21 Skirt
-Pura Lopez Boots
-Urban Outfitters Hat
-Aldo Gloves

When I started exploring the blogosphere, Karla’s Closet was one of the first blogs that I came across where I quickly fell in love with. So naturally when I saw her with Camille from Childhood Flames, I simply called out her name and introduced myself. It was pleasant to finally meet Karla in person, and despite the harsh wind and cloud conditions, I was glad to get some good shots.

Karla Deras
Fashion Blogger
http://www.karlascloset.com

-Reconstructed Motorcycle Jacket
-Vintage Mini Dress
-Karen Walker Tortoise Sunglasses
-Aldo Embossed Strappy Pumps
-Marc by Marc Jacobs Bag

I spent the last few days at a resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico to celebrate the matrimony of two college friends. It was a large resort with all-inclusive meal and drinks, which meant that you’d find me around the resort with a bowl of guacamole, nachos, and a margarita. I didn’t spend much time out at the beach, but since I was staying in a “platinum” room, a friend and I decided to shoot some photos on the day of the wedding. Leng is originally from Australia and currently works in London as an account manager. She is one of the few people I know that has an Australian/English accent, which I find very soothing. Throughout the trip, I would frequently ask her to pronounce random words while I repeated after her as if I was a student. I have always been fond of the English accent and sometimes I joke around with friends about whether moving to London long enough would help me develop one.

Leng Lim: Account Manager
-Matalan dress
-Aldo shoes