Everything I'm wearing today is thrifted. Well, minus the shoes. Part of the student life budget is to make-do with what you have, but I have no qualms with such limitations. It's only opened my mind and allowed me to be a bit more creative with what I can put together. Today, I'm wearing some thrifted trousers. I love trousers but have always feared that the cut would be hard to pull off (especially with my mother-bearing hips).

And, this is where I mention one of my favourite designers, Alber Elbaz. I chuckle with joy each time I see him walking out at the closing of each of his shows. He's always wearing his signature trousers, generously fit and cuffed at the ankles, and an exaggerated bow tie. Pictures of his beautiful pieces make me swoon every time, but it's the picture of him at the end that I immediately deem as a favourite. I guess Alber and his collections are a bit of an inspiration for this little outfit--cuffed trousers, a slouchy silk top, an eggshell blue leather bag, and a bow sash. I hope Alber would approve!

P.S. I still have two of my DIY pieces to mail out to the winners. I'm in the works of acquiring boxes and proper packaging for them. Patience shall be rewarded with goodies.