​It’s already holiday season. Are you all shopping for your holiday looks? Designers of all kind have made the best out of velvet fabrics this season and we fashion bloggers all have gone crazy about it. Velvet is something glamorous and sophisticated to wear which to me is very easy to pull out from runway to street and of course to my Instagram #OOTD. No matter it’s a piece of nice dress or simply a pair of velvet ankle boots, they are the perfect items to bring the glam back to real life. I love to wear velvet for my fall and winter look not just for sake of the storming velvet trend but genuinely I like it for its visual pleasure and soft drapery silhouette. I foresee the velvet trend will continue its momentum into 2018. 

Being chic sometime doesn't require too much thinking. Shirt and jeans are such a classic combo that never go out of fashion, true for men and for women too. Women's shirts have more varieties. Chiffon, silk, velvet, basic cotton, whichever fabrics you like, you get the look effortlessly. The shirts can be slim fit for a smarter look or oversized for a boyfriend casual look. You can tuck it in or let it out, wear belts or not - so many different ways of wearing them. I recently fell in love with printed shirts on skinny jeans. Jeans are not only belong to the casual relaxed realm - they can be sleek and smart depending on the silhouette, length and tones. My favorites are those ankle jeans with tons of wash and distressed details. What's your favorite?

I said that I would never wear my pajamas out of my bedroom but it was not true. The pajamas trend has been around for over two years. This year, its updated version the kimono style is appealing to me. Kimono is everywhere in fast fashion stores and the hashtag brings huge traffic. Kimono is more than an easy (or lazy) way to get me out of the house. I don’t have to even think about it because it’s so versatile for any spring and fall looks. It's something truly stylish - the new bold colors, floral print designs and tropical bloom. I got three kimonos this season and they go almost with all my basic attire. I can easily wear my basic t-shirts, tube tops, skinny jeans, bodycon dress or anything in solid color with straight or skinny silhouette. I appreciate that they come with various lengths and waist designs. I particularly love maxi length with which I can dress up with my heels to avoid the culturally conservative and over-natural way of the traditional kimono look. The satin fabric brings feminine touch to any outfit. The green and navy-blue kimonos are from boohoo.com and the last yellow one was from shein.com. You can easily find them online or in Zara stores. Mine are all under $60, chic and affordable. Why not?
 
Have a beautiful Thanksgiving! <3

"Life is too short to have boring hair."

I was often asked if I would try pastel hair color like other bloggers did. I said, yes and no. I am obsessed with purple and pink hair which totally channels my “inner unicorn”, so Yes. But my hair is super dried and fragile - it is not going to survive a few times of brightening and dying to achieve the pastel colors. Like other girls, I am super busy (or lazy) so I won't be able to visit my hairdresser every 6 weeks to do my roots and bring the pastel color back. So also it’s also a No. 

Until I met this beauty Larisa (@larisadoll), the owner of Larisa Love Salon in Studio City, a super star hairstylist who mastered the unicorn hair game, I didn't know I had a better option - a temporary hair color by using Joico Color Butter. There are six different colors to choose from, pink, purple, red, titanium, blue and green (all my obsessions are here). The color is highly pigmented and surprisingly nourishing, almost like a conditioner or hair mask. The color only lasts for 10 shampoos or two weeks. So, I won't be worrying about if I pick a wrong color. It’s even better if you already colored your hair to pastel. Joico Color Butter can easily bring your color back when it's fading after a couple of weeks. 

At this exclusive preview event, Larisa walked me through the six colors and I got to try colors on paper (the spin art) and extension hairs. I mixed the pink and purple with a little bit of transition. I knew it would still keep it natural so titanium will be my top choice. I also tried it on super light extension. The titanium butter achieved a silver shade which will work on slightly faded bleached hair. It was a cute event where we met like-minded people, social media stars, models and bloggers. I picked titanium color and I can’t wait to try it at home.

“I make shoe contact before eye contact.”

My girlfriends complained that I made their shopping list too long. When I updated my wardrobe each season, I liked to start with shoes. I felt that a good pair of shoes makes me feel more powerful than beautiful. I am not very short but standing in high heels definitely feels greater. A few weeks ago, I saw one of my favorite fashion Instagrammers (@marianna_hewitt) posted her beautiful looks with the same nude shoes (the two upper right photos). I was so obsessed with these sandals. This is definitely a hero item! I then found this item at a shoe brand GuiltySoles who made the hottest and most Instagrammable shoes at very modest price. (#getguilty)

​      It's almost the first day of Fall (isn’t it 9/22?)! I can't believe summer is over, so soon... When it’s still over 75 degree in West Hollywood, the fashioninstas are gearing up for the fashion week month. For me, good thing about fall is that I can have fun layering my favorite items with literally no sweat:P This week I am very busy with a few SS18 fashion weeks in Los Angeles. So much great inspiration on and off runway, like always, it builds up my shopping cart and wishlist...
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      This time I would like to share this simple fall look that almost got all my obsessions for this season - embroidery, kimono, floral and mesh sheath...It's all about the incredible details. Are these almost all the hit hashtags? The more, the merrier. We never get enough key words and hashtags but how?

If you love hiking and mountaineering, you won't regret going to Utah. Living in LA, we have been spending most of weekends by the beach. The cliffs at Malibu are magnificently beautiful but not as epic as the mountains in Utah. Inspired by some amazing Instagrammers and Photographers in Utah, Robert and I decided to drive to Utah and explore these mountains. As a fashion blogger, I brought  my favorite summer dresses and trendy flats to glam up my road trip :)

After about eight hours of drive, we arrived at this little town close to Zion Park. On our way to the Park, we stopped at a beautiful farm called Fort Zion. We had fun at its sunflower field, alpacas petting farm and vintage boutiques. There was amazing mountain view behind the sunflower field. Robert snapped a few shots with 50mm at this cute field. I was wearing my favorite ruffle-sleeve olive dress with lace details and open back - super comfortable to wear yet effortless to style on the road. 

​A NEW SUMMER HAIRSTYLE BY MASTER STYLIST KEYA at 42FAIR Pasadena!!!
So obsessed with soft balayage which helps me easily achieve a natural blonder look for summer!
Balayage hair color is a French technique that is the latest dye trend to gain international popularity. The goal is to create soft, natural-looking highlights that look more modern than traditional coloring methods.
My natural hair is dark brown. Keya lightened my base color to a lighter brown and added medium blonde highlight mixed with the brown hair. The final look is gradually toned from medium brown to blonde. This color makes my total look more sophisticated but still natural. Keya used Kerastase haircare products to moisturized and repair my dry hair damaged by sun exposure and regular blow-dry. After the haircare, he trimmed the split ends and created higher layers to make it lightweight and healthy. Balayage technique is something universally good for all age and all skin tones. 
After blow-dry and curling, here my new look is done! Shinning, lightened, texturized, my hair is totally ready for special occasions.

Yes! I am such a strong believer of Timelessness and Elegance. As much as I get inspired by the current trend, I always like to include something classic but chic in my looks. This time I collaborated with a  vintage boutique on Melrose - Golden Age Vintage for these fun looks. 

Another exciting season of LAFW took place in Beverly Hills and Hollywood last week. I attended the amazing events and shows as an ambassador. This is a quick recap of my event and street looks for the entire week, enjoy!!!

This is my first long knit vest - I'm so late to this vest game butI just can't stop wearing it and blogging it for the whole spring. This vest is very versatile, which can be matched with a simple black dress for a work outfit or with a T-shirt and jeans like the look on the picture for a casual street look. For colors, I recommend this light grey for knit. If it's a silk or cotton vest, nude or army green will look cool. The styling of long vest is pretty easy - the same as how we layer a long blazer. By the way, this vest was from BacianoDesign, a label born in LA. 
I am actually gonna bring this look to LA Fashion Week. What you think? 

Trench coat is a versatile and sophisticated staple piece for spring style. I wear it as a casual outfit or on cocktail party occasions. This look was just a simple match with a little black dress and strapped sandals for extra elegance and modernity. You can even cinch it around the waist, roll up the sleeves or pair it with skinny jeans or yoga pants - there are tons of fun ways to style a trench. For an alluring look, you might need some fabrics contrast such as a silk or velvet top inside to glam it up. 

​Exaggerated ruffle-sleeve blouses have been spotted on every top fashion blogger. So for this season I tried to style a ruffle-sleeve blouse to my look. This latest ruffle trend is unique, chic and feminine which adds a sophisticated update to the classic blouse. It's so hard to pick a right one. Then I came back to basics - a very white clean one with exaggerated sleeves. In this look, I paired this blouse with a leopard print mini skirt and over-knee leather booties. The Hermes birkin was borrowed from my mother :P And I added a layered black choker to finish this urban look. 

Despite the fast arrival of spring, it has been raining for a while in LA :( 
Bad weather definitely can't stop me from shopping farmer's market with some style - the fresh fruits, vegetables and don't forget to bring some sweets home. 
Some winter pieces can effortlessly be transformed to a casual spring look. 

      It's almost the first day of Fall (isn’t it 9/22?)! I can't believe summer is over, so soon... When it’s still over 75 degree in West Hollywood, the fashioninstas are gearing up for the fashion week month. For me, good thing about fall is that I can have fun layering my favorite items with literally no sweat:P This week I am very busy with a few SS18 fashion weeks in Los Angeles. So much great inspiration on and off runway builds up my long shopping lists...
     This time I would like to share this simple fall look that almost got all my obsessions for this season - embroidery, kimono, floral and mesh sheath...It's all about the incredible details. Are these almost all the hit hashtags? The more, the merrier. We never get enough key words and hashtags but how?

This piece of cape blazer is such an architectural beauty that perfectly finished this minimal and modern look. I would never look so fly in a mininalistic look. This look is a little bit more dramatic than my typical looks but sometimes fashion is about fearlessness. And then, don't forget to add some metallic touch by gold accessories. More is more. 

Hello, Fashionistas, if you check my latest posts on Instagram, you will find that I'm wearing this jacket all this season! This floral-embroidered olive jacket has become my go-to outfit for spring looks. Embroidered organza and constructions of flowers and peacocks (:P) completed the flattery utilitarian look. The sex-neutral silhouette of this military jacket strongly contrasted with the lavish textual and stylish embroideries. I just love it! It mixed well with my over-knee heeled booties and fit-and-flare dress. It's always fun to fuse these pretty details into a total look that makes your style stand out. 

​repost from Blog - LA Fashion Week (lafw.net)
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With its third season in Los Angeles, LA fashion week launched its influencer program which included prominent men and women from the Los Angeles community. Chris Han, a local style blogger is here to tell you about her blog, personal style, and other tips and tricks to being a blogger and influencer.

Tell us about your style blog?
My blog (www.chrishanxoxo.com) shares wardrobe tips and beauty guide with international audience. My goal is to help women to discover their own personal styles and feel their beauty inside and out. Attending fashion weeks, I am bringing the latest trend from runway to street to make it wearable and versatile looks and make audience look great everyday. This style blog also shares my fashion week experience with like-minded people – highly educated, urban dwelling, social media-inspired women.

Who is your biggest inspiration when it comes to your personal style?
My mother. From an apparel manufacturer to a designer, she is always the fashion icon, who influenced me since I was little. Her early style was toward romantic Parisian and later she fell in love with classic silhouettes. I was very conservative about what I wore. My mother encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone to go bold and to try something new.

What trend are you over?
Boho-chic is my favorite. Boho chic is an unconventional fashion between bohemian and urban chicness. Opening my wardrobe, I have lots of floral dresses, oversized shirts, ripped jeans and rompers. I just can’t have enough of these.

I never thought about bringing pearl necklace to my looks until I came across this beautiful pearl piece at Modern Design Inc. This long pearl necklace is designed and handcrafted by skilled artisans. I ended up wearing it almost for every recent looks - this is so fashionable that I can effortless mix and match it to my casual Friday looks and on my little dresses for special occasions. The colorful pearls well balance with each other. The silver rings on the chain add some fun to the elegant freshwater pearls. When I wear this gorgeous piece of jewelry, with all the excellent details and unique design, I can feel the heart and sweat of the artist behind it. I truly enjoy the experience of getting the right jewelry for me at Modern Design.