Feb 10, 2013

lookbook | blush of luck


Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!
Not only is today the Chinese New Year, but also, Vietnamese New Year! Traditionally, it is common to don red to symbolize the fortune and luck that will be bestowed upon you for the new year. However, let's be real here: My wardrobe isn't exactly flourishing with red-hued masterpieces (perhaps maroon would suffice?) Actually, I'd rather settle for a Balenciaga city bag in Coquelicot Red, but that's another story.

A venture through the depths of my closet for an appropiate New Year's ensemble may have proved futile, but fate gloriously intervened and instead introduced a (somewhat) stunt double: Blush pink. I mean, this delicate, candy-coated color is still a variation of red, right? Well, it is a hybrid hue between red and white. And not to mention, after Grace Stars generously offered to send me this gem for review, I knew it was somehow destined for display on New Year day.

How to summarize my first lookbook post of 2013? Parisian, preppy glamour. The blush pink blouse, fringed by a gold sequined collar and draped in velvety chiffon, is a perfect top that is verstaile enough to be adorned both during daylight and dusk. I paired it with my most cherished pair of Colin Stuart brandywine riding boots for a polished essence. As for accessories, I opted for a cream, knitted beret from Urban Outfitters to perch atop my tresses and my black Tory Burch Reva clutch bag (its rose-gold hardware compliments the blush pink accordingly). Hopefully, wearing pink can still bequeath me a little luck this year! 

Hope you have enjoyed my lookbook post!

If you need a dose of retail therapy, make sure to check out Grace Stars and purchase your own token of luck!

26 comments:

The Funky Fashionista said...

You look AMAZING, Kelsey! You really need to start doing more outfit posts because you have a great sense of style. I absolutely love your pink top with the sequined collar! It's so glam!

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Camille
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Denisa said...

You look really great and that pink blouse is sooo nice. Have a great day.

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XxxLoveIsBeautyxxX said...

followed you :)

Laura said...

You look absolutely lovely Kelsey! Happy Chinese & Vietnamese New Year! :) That blouse look absolutely gorgeous on you! x Laura

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Danielle said...

I love that top!!

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Alexa said...

uhh you're ADORABLE that sparkly top is heaven and so is that TB bag! I want it! the perfect mix of color :)

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xo

Diana said...

Great outfit! I really like your blog, so I'm a new follower =)

Sheila said...

You have such a cute style and look! I love the boots and Tory Burch crossbody. :)

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La Tea NonSoloModa said...

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Dipika Syngai said...

You look so pretty (: && Happy Chinese and Vietnamese New Year to you! I love the beret and that blouse, looks really good.

And thank you, I hope I can release my book this year...I really hope :D

And wish you in advance for your 18th bday ^_^

Sure we can, I followed you on gfc and bloglovin...waiting for you to do the same

Let's keep in touch (:

Kisses,
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Francesca Romana Capizzi said...

Awesome blouse, i love the collar!! That bag is gorgeous! I am following back!
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Viktoria Dimitrova said...

sure thing! followed you dear!

Maria Giannoulopoulou said...

Hey girl!
Thanks for following my blog!
I'm following back!



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life is style said...

Amazing blog :)
I follow You now! :)
Hope that you like my blog,
and follow me back!
Have a great day ❤

White Bear said...

I love your blouse!
Thanks for following, I follow you to!
Xx Anna

Cassandra Liu said...

Beautiful top, the color of it is so lovely! Thanks for following, follow you back now girl!

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emmarose said...

hey, thanks so much for following me and leaving a lovely comment on my blog. absolutely loving your blog, so chic. definitely following back. and i love this post, the pink shirt and collar especially. great style! xxx
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Mindy Fan said...

You look amazing! I love the bright pink blouse you have on! Don't worry about not wearing red because my wabrobe isn't full of red either!

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Nourhan Mostafa said...

look pretty <3 love your top

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Yuli Conversations said...

Beautiful outfit! Love pink on you.
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Alona said...

You look beautiful in these photos! WOW! You should do more lookbooks. You're style is amazing :)
Happy New Year!!!
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Miss Betty Boop said...

I simply adore your blouse :D

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Tali RockMyHeels said...

Beautiful look dear! You have such a sweet smile:)

Btw would you like to follow each other on GFC, Bloglovin and other social platforms?
Just let me know :)


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libys11 said...

you're ever so charming!! that blouse is just adorable!!!! so pretty in pink!!

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Benlovesting said...

You look awesome!

Annie R said...

Love this outfit....it is so girly and glam! The sequined collar definitely adds a glitzy touch to the outfit which btw looks fabulous on you! Amazing blog!

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