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fffabulous sale: inhabit stretch cashmere vest

In case you haven't noticed yet, I am obsessed with vests! I got the Inhabit Stretch Cashmere Vest a couple of months ago, and it has become my fffavorite top to wear when I got out. This vest is fitted and has a very generous length. I also love its halter v-neckline and the button-down placket that makes for the perfect cleavage. Wear it with a white tank top, a pair of skinny jeans or black leggings and black booties and you're ready to hit the dance floor.

And Inhabit is having a fffabulous cashmere sale starting tomorrow through March 1st. Up to 70% off cashmere items!! Start picking your fffavorites now!

american vintage tees

American Vintage tees are just about my favorite tees right now. This 100% supima cotton cap sleeve tee is soft, fitted and the perfect basic tee to wear on top of your workout clothes, underneath a big comfy sweater, with a pair of jeans on weekend, or for a night around town. Simply wear a black cami underneath and you're all set. And the granite and moka colors are soft and unique (they're not black!!); you'll love wearing this tee over and over.

And since today is your lucky day, check out the American Vintage tee sale on hautelook.com. Who doesn't like a 58% sale on this collection of cute tops?

another fffabulous cardigan

It looks like I'm not the only one who shops at Anthropologie these days. Miss Zoe found the perfect top in this Gauzy Stretching Acres Cardigan and I'm tempted to get it too. It's just too cute, classy and versatile.

"I bought this Gauzy Cardigan last month when I was in Anthropologie looking for something I could wear to work but could also look cute enough for date night. This top has great crossover appeal. It's short sleeved and just the right weight to layer. For work I wear it over a long sleeved tee or even a crisp white shirt and for date night it's all about a camisole and a long necklace.

They have a variety of colours: I went with the grey with purple undertones though there's a beautiful turquoise/jade, which was a definite contender (though isn't on their website). One of the things I like most about it is that it has delicate details in the form of tiny little buttons at the side where it crosses over. They are visible on one side on the outside and then tucked hidden away on the inside on the other. In addition to being exceptionally pretty they make the top convertible so you can mix up the ways to wear it. If you do up all the buttons it gathers and drape nicely, and if you choose to leave some of them undone it will hang and drape in another pretty way.

I get compliments every time I wear this sweater. I'm actually considering going back for the other colour this weekend!"

splendid cascading cardigan

I am a sucker for cardigans. Because they are just so practical, and can be thrown on top of any tees when it gets chilly outside. My latest crush is for the Splendid Cascading Cardigan in dark grey I found at Anthropologie. It is fluid, elegant, and easy to wear with just about anything: it'll dress up any casual outfit or a little black dress. And it won't break the bank either. A must-have this season!

Note that it runs big so get one size smaller than you usually wear.

fffabulous sale: pete tee

I may sound like a broken record but here is yet another one of my fffavorite tees. I love tees, mostly because they are comfy and practical, but also because I can dress them up or down depending on the occasion; and most importantly, you don't have to dry clean them. Ah ha! My dear friend Yvette and I discovered this Pete Long-sleeve V Tee at a local boutique about two years ago, and it's been one great fffind! Not only do I still wear them (I got this tee in both gray and brown), but I still get complimented on them every time. This tee is just the cutest and quite unique with the very flattering v-neckline, the exposed seams, and the tulle at the bottom (that's one unique detail!). It's also fitted at the arms and body for a perfect silhouette and won't stretch overtime with its blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. This is a must-have for this summer, and the next one, and the next one.

fffabulous sale: inhabit summer tank sale

When it rains, it pours. Inhabit is having a fffabulous tank sale and they all are 70% off their original price. What's not to like? My very favorite is the essential cotton tank. It's practical, chic and easy to wear as is or layered. And don't forget to check out their sweater sale, too! The stretch cashmere hoodie is my very favorite. Happy shopping!

the Michelle Obama way

 Don't you love it when Very Important People dress at the Gap? And not just to run errands, but to actually meet other Very Important People? Well, this is what our very own First Lady Michelle Obama did when she sported a simple Gap striped summer tee with an equally adorable floral summer cardigan to meet another First Lady, Nancy Reagan. Now, you have to admit that this is totally  awesome, right? And not only is this a very cute outfit, it also teaches us a few things about fffashion and style along the way. When putting together such an outfit, always:

• Use the same palette of colors when mixing different patterns. I can hear Stacy London and Clinton Kelly from What Not To Wear mention this rule over and over again during Shannon's makeover; they'd sure be happy to see that Michelle got it right.
• Pair this with a classic white pencil skirt. It just goes perfectly with Michelle's mix-and-match tee and cardigan.
• Keep it simple and classy with a few accessories—gotta love this timeless, long pearl necklace and a very simple bracelet.
• And last but not least, it's not what you wear, it's how you wear it—with confidence, style and simplicity, that is!

So if Michelle can make a Gap twin-set look like a thousand bucks, so can we. Or should I say: "Yes, we can!" (Sorry, that was just too easy!). Thanks for the inspiration, Michelle! And thanks for the fffabulous tip, Natala.

sharon segal trunkshow at romi boutique

This is the time of the year when romi boutique is having another Sharon Segal trunk show starting today until Sunday, June 7th at 624 Emerson Street in Palo Alto. And of course, I am super excited about it! Why? Because Sharon Segal has the finest tees and tops ever. And this is your chance to order your fffavorite top in any color you want, so hurry and pick out your fffavorites before someone else snags them!

I bought five tops last year, and the guilty feeling I had at the cash register disappeared very quickly once I wore them all over and over again, while getting a lot of compliments along the way. Sharon Segal also has a lot of cute new tops this season, too. Are you ready to shop 'til you drop?

PS: Here are a few of our fffavorites: the cap sleeve v-neck tee, the flower burnout tank, and the romance dress. Shhhhhhh...

sharon segal leopard burnout tee

As some of you know, Sharon Segal is one of my favorite tee brands. And many of you should also know that I have a thing for leopard prints, whether it'd be on shoes, scarves, thermal tees, etc. (But not to worry, my fffashion etiquette prevents me from wearing all of these all at once. Phew!). So when the two come together, I just can't resist. Sharon Segal has the cutest leopard print tee with this Leopard Burnout Tee in white. I love the white-on-white pattern, which makes the leopard burnout print subtle while making this tee very unique. As with any other Sharon Segal tee, this tee also has a slim body, lays low on the hip, and sports a crew neck and short sleeves. I recommend you were a white cami underneath to keep your most intimate details to yourself, and because layering is hot, too.

And because I often don't stop at one, I also fell for the Sharon Segal Leopard Burnout Tee in black. It's equally cute yet more sophisticated. No cami needed this time (unless you really want to). You can wear this fancy tee with a nude bra during the daytime and a black bra at night for a more dramatic effect. Sexiness guaranteed.

it's tee time!

Summer is here! Okay, technically speaking it isn't quite summer yet, but doesn't it feel great to already be in June and get to enjoy the warm sunny weather? I have officially swapped my heavy sweaters and tall boots for my summer tees and wedge sandals, and I can't help but share about one of my favorite tees of all time, the Sharon Segal Cap Sleeve V-neck Tee. This tee is ultra soft, extremely long, and has the most flattering v-neck line. I know it seems like all v-neck line tees are the same, but try it and you'll be sold. My favorite color is Midnight, a nice deep navy blue that goes well with jeans, but any of their basic colors—Black, White, Charcoal—is a go! The price tag is a bit on a high side, but you'll wear this tee all week long whether it'd be on weekends with a nice pair of jeans or sweats, or even at the office. That's one of the advantages of this tee falling to the low hip—there won't ever be any inappropriate disclosure!

fffabulous sale: inhabit spring sale

Inhabit is having yet another fffabulous sale, and we love it. Inhabit has the nicest and softest cashmere and cotton sweaters, and I personally think I will end up owning Inhabit cashmere sweaters of all shapes and colors exclusively...and that's totally fine with me! If you happen to live in New York City (lucky you!), you have to go to their Inhabit Spring Sample Sale that will take place on May 14th and 15th from 10:00am – 6:00pm at 1441 Broadway, 24th floor. You'll receive up to 85% off their most luxurious cashmere, cotton and knits. For those of you who cannot make it, Inhabit will have an Online Spring Sample Sale on May 20th-22nd. Yay! Happy Shopping!

j.crew rosette-ruffle cardigan

One of my colleagues always wears the cutest, most colorful outfits. Every time I ask her where she got that top or cardigan, she replies: "J.Crew", and every time my response is always: "Lady, you've got to teach me how to shop there!". Next thing you know, she gets this beautiful cardigan at J.Crew, wears it to work, and of course, I fall in love with it! I love the cardigan look to start with, and the feminine touch with the chiffon and tulle rosettes at the neckline and placket give it just the perfect touch. Plus, it's made of silk and linen, and I am sucker for luxurious fabrics. And it is on sale for $100, instead of $148. Throw this cardigan on top of a white tank top, pair it with some jeans and flats, and you'll be all set. Classy and comfy!

And take an extra 20% off all items in the J.Crew spring sale through Friday, May 1st, 2009 by entering EXTRA20 at checkout.

fffabulous sale: inhabit cotton tops

Inhabit is having another fffabulous sale. Woohoo! And this time, all their cotton tanks and tops are on sale (70% off and up) from April 20th to April 24th, 2009. What's not to like? I love their essential cotton tank; I got it in black in the fall, and I wear it all the time. It looks better and classier than a regular cotton tank top, and I love pairing it up my Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Shawl. So sexy! I also love their wide strap cotton tank—the beewax color is so pretty, and the thin strap tank—the fig color is one color that is so unique to Inhabit; I like! And of course, their cotton cardigan, cotton crew, and cotton v-neck are the perfect tops to ease into summertime. And for this price, who would even think twice about getting a few?

elizabeth and james plaid shirt

Plaid is in this season. You see celebrities wearing plaid shirts everywhere; even Beyoncé and Mary-Kate have been sporting the plaid shirts lately. But I'm not into just any old plaid shirt; there has to be something more interesting and feminine about it for me to wear one, and I think Elizabeth and James may have read my mind on this one. The Elizabeth and James Dip Dye Cohen Shirt in Lavender is adorable, and all I could say when I tried it on was a big WOW. This plaid shirt is just plain sexy. It's made of 97% cotton, 2% polyester and 1% elastane, which guarantees a fitted look—and I bet I can get away without having to iron it. Hehe! I also love the 3/4 cuffed sleeves, the front pockets, the tie dye wash, and especially the 6-button gusset at back. So unique! You'll love wearing this Elizabeth and James top all year long; I know I will.

fffabulous sale: rawyalty winged cross tee on emoda.com

Oh my, I just received the emoda.com newsletter and just when I thought I was done shopping for the month, I get tempted again! I love this Rawyalty Winged Cross Tee; it's just way too cute, and isn't Rawyalty an awesome name? I like! Anyway, I love this tee's streaky charcoal wash and the beautiful crystallized winged cross on its back. So fffab! And the v-neck is very flattering to the cleavage. I can already see myself wearing it with my distressed Dylan George jeans!