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Phosphene ♥ Adore Me

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Hey you! Available Monday, August 3rd from 7:30-8:30pm? Join me and the lovely bloggers above at Adore Me's first Google Hangout, airing live here! Be sure to RSVP and tweet me your questions @sophiachou using the hashtag #AdoreMeHangout. Can't wait to virtually meet you peeps Monday night.

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Lace Everyday

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

NYC is unusually cold this summer, which could be why I'm thinking of lace more frequently than the usual sheer and silky summer fabrics. Lace is a mainstay, but for the past few seasons, it looks younger and fresher with peek-a-boo thigh-skimming and fiery red numbers. Pair with a pair of loafers for day and stilettos for evening. Looking for more unconventional lace? Try McGinn's (above) and Simone Rocha's biker jackets in lace. They are anything but the dainty doilies we've seen at grandma's.

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Overalls All the Way

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The last time I wore overalls was in kindergarten, but they were of the OshKosh denim variant, and very likely smeared with chocolate and ice cream stains. I think I prefer these luxe suspender-meets-overall ones a little more. After having worn these in what seems like an infinite number of combinations and looks, they're really one of the easiest things to throw on in moments of indecision. For the poet/artist and gamine look, just pair with the simplest white blouse and ballet flats. For a more obvious contrast between boy and girl, throw a flirty (think swiss dots, pintucks, and pleats, just don't overdo it) shirt on underneath. Who said effortless can't be learned?

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Zara overalls, vintage silk shirt, Gent & Co. leather jacket, 3.1 Phillip Lim mini Pashli bag, Zara court shoes, DIY bracelet

Fueled by Coffee

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

This blog now officially powered by La Colombe. Current status: an espresso drip to my bloodstream, and frantically putting this post together before moving onto some projects. Tomorrow, peeps!

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Vintage dress and blazer, Gent & Co. jacket, Salvatore Ferragamo flats, 3.1 Phillip Lim mini Pashli bag

gentlewoman's plaid

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

One moment it's March 24th and freezing (last post) and the next moment it's April 7th and 70 degrees F. (this post). How on earth did that happen?? Being slammed with work and staring into the depths of Illustrator on a perpetual caffeinated high probably screws with the body's time perception abilities. Regardless, I'm ecstatic for Spring, the lighter layers that come with it, fresh blooms, and more vitamin D. On a more blog-y note, I'll be jumping into some DIYs soon (as time permits), so expect some giveaways and tuts, too. Onward, ho!

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Madewell shirt, Gent & Co. jacket, vintage denim, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, Zara bag

simple dressing

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Cut-offs are just too easy to wear (ahem, wear every single day of the week). I think they look best when worn with slightly more modest choices (ie a chunky sweater, a collared shirt, nothing too tight or revealing), because there is definitely something haphazard, gritty, and potentially raunchy about a pair of denim cut-offs. I really like how they work with a pair of opaque tights underneath, flats, and something heavier on the top. It's almost my uniform when the days get hectic.

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Pixie Market jacket, vintage sweater, H&M shirt, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, cut-offs, DIY brooch, Zara bag

along the L

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

These were taken right before heading off to SXSW. Now that I'm back to the grind, I'm getting everything back on track--posts cued up, heaploads of work neatly lined up, and back to regular dining habits. SXSW, you've been fun, but I'm getting too old for you. You were like a vortex that sucked me up all unprepared and spit me out into a land of no sleep, BBQ-drenched fingers, and dance parties fueled by Red Bull and . . . other things. I'll have a SXSW post up soon, but until then, work beckons.

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Zara coat, Zara bag, Joe Fresh boots, breton stripe sweater

chloe + leopard

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

I'm getting my gif on peeps, courtesy of the boy. After he finished and proudly showed me his creation, I was a little horrified to find that there is definitely some Justin Bieber hair flip action going on here. DO I REALLY DO THAT?

So, I'm finally wearing this Chloe dress I got ages ago. I really have no idea how I managed to forget it existed. Paired with this ubiquitous Zara leopard coat (seen on every blogger and their mom), it's really a super easy and super pretty look.

That is all for today. Night! *hairflip*

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Chloe dress, Zara bag, Zara coat, Zara court shoes, Wolford stockings

it's the bee's knees

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

I'd like to wear this shirt everyday. It has a kickass bee print, and from afar, they almost look real. Someone needs to make an embroidered bee print. It'd add an awesome 3D punch. Anyway, Foy said I looked like Colonel Sanders in this get-up. I was mostly amused, though I know I'm starting to tread in sartorial danger zone when I'm getting compared to a fast food chain mascot born in the 1800s who pioneered fried chicken buckets. I'll make an earnest effort to not emulate Ronald McDonald tomorrow.

Crud, I'm totally screwing up SEO shiz with this post. Miu Miu! NYC streestyle! FASHION.

EDIT: Foy just corrected me. He actually said "Colonel Sanders meets beekeeper." Well, that's much better.

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Warehouse bee print shirt, Pixie Market jacket, Zara bag, Wolford stockings, Miu Miu shoes, vintage blazer, vintage leather shorts

check & navy

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Hrm, my Acne Pistol boots look positively battered in these photos. Whoops. Time to cycle my shoes more often. It always cracks me up a little when I'm ready to purchase a pair of shoes, the shoe salesperson will say something like, "You obviously know that you should be cycling through several pairs to keep them in good shape." Yes yes, of course, let me just hide by guiltyface now.

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DETAILS

Vintage blouse, Pixie Market jacket, Acne Pistol boots, Zara bag, Wolford stockings