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Architecture of an Outfit VID: All Black & James Perse Tee Review

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Aloha, Lovecat! This is how I dress when it’s cold and rainy during our “winter” in Hawaii. And I address the question: “Are luxury tees like James Perse T-Shirts worth the money?“

{ Architecture of an Outfit VID / OOTD: All black James Perse V Neck T, Lace Tights, High Waisted Bandage Pencil Skirt, Suede and Rubber Wedge Booties, Bomber Jacket and Gold Armswag. }

I wore this a couple weeks ago when the weather was booty here in Honolulu. It’s not cold for most of you, but it was freezing for me. So glad I saved my lace stockings from when I used to live in Detroit. WIN.

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Are Luxury Tees Worth The Price?: A Quick Review of my James Perse T-Shirt

So, after winning a ShopBop giveaway last month, I was finally able to snag my first James Perse T-shirt. Given the $50-65 price tag, I’d never justify nor entertain the idea of buying one. Why you try to gut me, luxe T designers? I’ll cut you.

But seriously, dude, why so expensive?

If you never feel one or try it on, you won’t get it. They are, just as the description and label infers, luxuriously comfortable and soft. Immediately out of the packaging, I could feel a difference between my $5 regular cotton Ts and my slightly more pricey $20 American Apparel T. The weave is more delicate with finer thread, so the cotton feels more silky or creamy against the skin. Think a smooth pudding versus a creamy oatmeal. Or satin versus muslin. That’s the difference between James Perse and a normal Hanes T.

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Question: Are James Perse Tees worth the money? Let’s see.

Secondly, the shirts are manufactured Stateside. Not in some cramped, dark, horrible factory in Bangladesh or China or Southeast Asia. (Granted, there may be issues concerning the working conditions of American clothing manufacturing facilities which need further looking into… But US made is important.) US made products are usually more expensive, especially from luxury brands. However, some of that high price tag goes to supporting American manufacturer jobs. At least you’d hope.

Thirdly, after 3 wears, the fabric still didn’t pill or ball up even with friction of my tote bag and wearing jackets over it. This means high marks from me, since Ts Ive bought from other companies that charge $60+ for Ts (Ahem, MinkPink!) ended up pilling and showing wear in the pit region after only two wears.

With how amazing the fabric feels on, and against my skin, I feel like I understand the high price tag of some of these T Shirts. Will I pay $65 for a plain T if I didn’t have a gift code for it? Probably not without great debate… And I’d probably super lurk and cyber stalk the item until it goes on sale and snag a couple instead of paying full price. But the bottom line is that I get it. Would I pay $100+ for a basic T? Absolutely not, but at the $45-65 range, it’s reasonable. And besides, if its something you’ll wear regularly, you might as well get something of quality that will last and wear well, rather than something cheap like a $10 T shirt that will start looking grungy, worn out or gross after 6 washes and you have to demote to cleaning rag status or donate. (What chic thrifter will want a worn out T, anyway?)

One con to these luxury tees, price notwithstanding, is the care involved. My James Perse T is no throw-it-in-with-the-socks type. You have to read the care label and wash accordingly and with care. I put my tee in a lingerie mesh bag and washed it on gentle cycle with my lacy unmentionables and bras. And, instead of throwing it in the dryer, I hung it on a velvet flocked hanger and let it air dry. (Lying flat would’ve been better, but we don’t have space for a drying rack in our house.) It should be steamed, not ironed, to preserve the integrity of the tissue-thin cotton.

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James Perse Tee, Bamboo Sky Collar Necklace, Mikinola Bandage skirt, Sketchers Booties


Most people will not go to these lengths to care for their Ts. And, in that case, I’d say your shirt won’t last as long. But is it still worth the price? Mostly.

For those whose throats constrict just thinking about splashing out that much for a mere T-shirt, but still want a good quality USA made T, American Apparel shirts are pretty good and only cost $20ish. I’ve had my deep v cotton T for ages (maybe 5+ years?), and it still feels great, but that piece is pilled to sh*t and the v is too sexy-deep for a busty girl like mahself to bust out without a tank under (a whole OTHER problem with Amurrican Appurl altogether). If you can’t justify either of those for a T-SHIRT, stick with Fruit of the Loom. They’re comfy. But they’re still lumpy oatmeal and not silky chocolate pudding. Just sayin’.

Point is: yes. I can see the reasons behind the price. Will I be willing to pay it for real next time, yes, if it’s in the budget. But I’d rather wait for it to go on sale. Do I want more James Perse Ts? You bet your ass I do, toots.

OUTFIT ARCHITECTURE

Luxe T, James Perse. High Waisted Bandage Pencil Skirt, Mikinola Boutique (@mikinola on Instagram). Bomber Jacket, Chloe K (?). Lace Tights, Target. Suede Wedge Booties, Sketchers. Gold collar necklace, Bamboo Sky. Gold Tribal earrings, Bamboo Sky. Screw bangle and mini spike bangle, CC Skye via ShopBop.

ALTERNATIVES

TOP: James Perse V neck T-Shirt (exact same)
SKIRT: High waisted bandage pencil skirt, & HERE
JACKET: Bomber Jacket, & HERE
SHOES: Suede Wedge booties (high end) & HERE
NECKLACE: Gold collar necklace & HERE & HERE
BRACELETS: CC Skye screw bangle (exact), CC Skye Spike Bangle (exact).
EARRINGS: Gold triangle earrings & HERE

MUSIC: Broke For Free – “The Gold Lining”

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Me ke aloha ~ With love + aloha,
Mae Xx

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Life in Pictures: Insta[Spring] – April

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With the demands of my new job and household errands and duties, I’m hardly on the blog lately, but I post regularly on Instagram. I think a lot of you can experience my life in Hawaii through my Insta Feed. (#InstagramHawaii is my main tag… LOL.)

Here’s what life was like in April.

{Life in Pictures} Instagram Hawaii – April

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April Highlights:

  • Moved from the damp rainforest on the East Shore (Windward side) to gorgeous Hawaii Kai, where everything is within a 5-10 minute driving distance, yet far enough from Town (Honolulu, Waikiki and Ala Moana) to not feel the hustle and bustle associated with a crowded city.
  • Meet up with Sharon of Eli*Sharon and her adorable Husband Eli. Yeay for Hawaii Style Bloggers!
  • Sunrises in East O‘ahu. Epic.
  • Visit from Mamasita, my mother in law and touring around the Island. Pearl Harbor, LOST palaces, the Others’ Camp, stormy beaches, Easter at Turtle Bay Resort. Beach going.
  • Vegetarian and vegan food porn experiments.
  • Dramatic sunsets (of course).
  • Finding a stray dog, taking care of it, then taking it home to its owner… late night!
  • Birthday presents for myself.

Stay tuned for Insta[Spring] – May edition! And Insta[Spring] – Outfits!

To get regular updates on the Where, What, Who, When and What She Was Wearing with thereafterish., add me on Instagram. Username: @maeluu. Come say hi and spread the Aloha!

Me ke aloha ~ With love, Xx
Mae

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{ Architecture of an Outfit } “Get the Shoes”

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All, bad photos.

{ Outfit Architecture: In the style of Rick Owens Mohair coat, Deep in Vogue/Gruhche. Bold shoulder blazer, Forever 21. Man trousers, Victoria’s Secret. Textured diamonté tights, Target. YSL style shoes, Dolce Vita. Belt, Volcom. Polka dot scarf, Target. }

The thing about being a style blogger is that, like the infamous Refinery29 flowchart stipulated, to be “star” material, you either have a brilliant photographer boyfriend, or you’re a champion with the self-timer. If you have neither talented, artsy boyfriend, or self-timing skills, the result is awkward, unflattering style photos of an what would have been otherwise a really good outfit.

My husband, an extraordinary photographer, is uncannily unskilled at capturing people. His portraiture always results in me wrestling the camera from his grasp and playing with the self-timer, the camera precariously balanced on a pile of hardcover books or a clock as a make-shift tripod.

Whenever I have people take my photo, I hate having to shout, get “take it portrait, get me full frame, from eye level” amongst other various instructions. With the many directions I yell from in front of the lens, it’s easier to just take the picture myself, rather than having to tell people how to take a photo. You think it would be kind of indicative of how to take the photo from the mere fact that we’re taking “outfit shots”. But no, time and again, the shoes are missing, it’s taken from an unflattering upward angle (it works with buildings, not people!), or it’s taken mid-blink or mid-art-directing with my mouth gaping open like a hungry fish.

Usually if I bark, “get the shoes!” it gets the job done.

Not necessarily captured well, or nicely, but it at least results in a full-length shot. Which, given my non-possession of a talented portrait photographer as a boyfriend with endless amounts of freetime (honestly, where do these fashion bloggers get these men? And where in the hell do these people have all this TIME to shoot these editorial like city shots? Don’t they have jobs?), I have photos like these… a good outfit gone wrong due to awkward posing and shooting.

When I told N about the horrible composition of the shots, he heaved his arms up in frustration and exclaimed, “I’m NEVER taking photos of you or other people again!”



I guess you can leave that part to me. I’m rather handy with the remote now.

When I told him to “get the shoes”, being the facetious a-hole he can be, he literally got my shoes.

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“My Style” Guest Post: Kristy, Monochromachic

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Our third guest poster at thereafterish. hails from the wintry wastes to the north, otherwise known as Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (It’s actually about the same as Detroit, if a bit milder, considering it is four hours north of us.) Kristy of Monochroma-chic lives in an awesome high-rise condo in downtown T-dot, where she takes her photos on her veranda.

Kristy’s style is a mix between the proverbial “All-American/Canadian Girl” and boho-feminine. With the exception of a select few Swedish fashion bloggers, Kristy’s one of the chic-est cold-weather dressers I’ve ever seen. She wears cold weather gear with a flourish and flair I could never muster, and she still wears her many skirts and cute stockings. We who live in colder climes could/should learn a thing or eight from this beauty.

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Hi everyone!

This is Kristy from Monochromachic. I’m filling in for Mae while she’s off with the love of her life to enjoy their long overdue honeymoon trip. I hope you’re having a great time, Mae! :)

When someone asks me to describe my personal style, I always answer in 3 words: elegant, comfortable, and affordable.

1. ELEGANCE
Think Olivia Palermo. She’s one of my style icons and I just LOVE everything she wears. She doesn’t need to wear ripped denim shorts or combat boots to be the center of attention. Even when she wears shorts with a pair of flats, she manages to look sophisticated. Amidst the “street style” looks we often see these days, she manages to stand out without following the crowd. With her as my inspiration, I like to wear to basic/neutral colors and classic prints (stripes, polkadots, etc.). I stay away from neons and anything juvenile. I don’t wear clothes that are shredded, ripped, dominatrix-ish, futuristic-ish, hippie-ish, and grunge-ish (a lot of -ish for thereafterish.! :p) I love accessories but I wear them in moderation. I think the key to looking elegant is “less is more” :)

2. COMFORT
I’m sure everyone has heard the phrase: No pain, no gain. Many thinks that this holds very true, especially in fashion. But do I want to buy a pair of shoes that I can only wear for an hour because they hurt my feet? No thanks. Or a skintight dress that shows off my curves (and exposes my flabby parts!!) but I can’t breathe in it? Absolutely not. I believe that I can wear comfortable clothes without sacrificing my appearance. There are a lot of options in fashion these days that won’t kill my feet or restrict my movements. I adore high heels but I like to opt for wedges because they’re more comfortable to wear yet they still give me the elevation I need. If I really want to wear “heels”, I will go for stacked heels because they provide more support than stiletto heels. I don’t care if Louboutin makes the most amazing 6-inch stilettos in the world, I would rather spend my money on a pair of Payless wedges for the extra comfort. Since I take the public transportation daily, I need to wear clothes and shoes that I can walk and run in comfortably (I’m always late for work!) :p

3. AFFORDABILITY
I always say yes to shopping trips at H&M, ZARA, Forever 21, UO, or ALDO (and I wish we had Primark, Bershka, River Island in North America!). Whether or not I come in to those stores with a shopping list, I know that I would be able to find something that I like that’s within my price range. I was raised by a mom whose shopping budget is tighter than the infamous Herve Leger bandage dress. I’m used to bargain shopping and rummaging through piles of sale items. I like to find good deals on ALDO website’s clearance section. I’m also a big fan of online promotion codes (free shipping, extra 10% off, you name it!). Basically, I’m a cheapskate :p However, I’ve come to realize that I can’t always sacrifice quality for price, especially for shoes. If those designer knock-off shoes from Forever 21 weren’t comfortable, the I wouldn’t buy them. I would save my money and invest in a pair of ALDO shoes instead (or Jeffrey Campbell, Nine West, etc). Most of the time, I don’t really buy clothes at the regular prices. Unless they’re under $20, I would always re-think my decision and wait for the item to go on sale. Most of the items you see on my blog (insert link: http://monochromachic.blogspot.com) are the results of my salescapade! ;) There’s nothing more rewarding than finding something fabulous at a low price. Besides, clothes are more disposable than shoes or bags, so why splurge? :p

Well, that’s it from me :)

{ Kristy’s outfit architecture: H&M–striped top, pocket skirt, leather belt. Costa Blanca necklace. Forever 21 ring. Jeffrey Campbell wedges. }

For more of Kristy’s stylish stories, visit her blog, Monochromachic!

Thanks, Kristy!

Photo credits: Kristy P, Monochromachic.

“My Style” Guest Post: Tramanh Phi, Phi Style

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Today’s guest poster is from the hot badlands of Texas otherwise known as Houston. Just kidding about the “badlands part”. If you’ve never been there, and if you’re a reader of Tramanh’s blog, Phi-Style.com, you will know that Houston is a wonderful oasis of fashionable metropolitan life, with Tramanh’s blog and daily outfit details as prime examples of how up-market life in Houston can be and is!

Tramanh is an essential downtown, metropolitan femme fatale with big hair, bombshell makeup and killer shoes.

Here, she breaks down her daily style inspirations Q&A style:

Who are you?
I’m Tramanh Phi and I’m a 28-year-old attorney from Houston, TX.

What elements of things in your life help you define your style?
Elements in my life that define my style? It’s hard to even define what my style is because honestly, I don’t even know what it is! I think that’s one of the hardest things for someone to do – define their style and essentially, define themselves.

As far as elements that have helped to form my style? My personality. My profession. The weather in Texas. Having a mortgage and school loans. My height. Where I go out. All these things have, in some way or another, affected how I developed my personal style. If I had to narrow my style down to a couple key terms – big hair, statement accessories, and a penchant for looking high maintenance.

What is your style code?
Dress with a purpose. I don’t think there’s any excuse for dressing sloppily. That doesn’t mean that you can’t wear jeans and a tshirt – just wear it like you put it together on purpose.

What inspires your style?
Minimalism, the color black, typography, strong women, 80′s synth pop, fashion bloggers, pretty hair, models off duty.

Where do you shop and why?
Mall stores like Forever21 and Urban Outfitters are great b/c they’re a cheap way to experiment with different styles to see what works for you. They are also great for filler items like tanks and tees. For investment pieces like shoes and purses, Saks and Neimans. For everything in between, I love online shopping! Shopbop, Revolve, Tobi, and Gilt have great sales.

What sort of foods do you like?
I love and appreciate all good food. I’ll be happy with chicken and dirty rice from Popeyes, or the degustation at Robuchon. I prefer traditional French preparation over molecular gastronomy. If I HAD to pick a particular type of cuisine, I’d have to say real, traditional Italian food – and I’m not talking about Olive Garden! Although indulging in endless pasta has a special place in my heart as well!

What are your biggest intellectual inspirations that translate to how you live?
I had to think about this one for a while. I love intelligent, passionate, and self-aware people who bring something to the table – and that’s who I try to surround myself with. Also, at the risk of dragging politics into this Q&A, I’d have to say that great liberal minds “inspire” the way I live the most. I have a great respect for equal rights, separation of church/state, welfare, toleration, and simply being open to all things without judgment. Everyone is free to form their own opinions, but no one should impose their beliefs upon anyone else.

What is the one item in your closet could you not live without?
My AA cross-back bra. I’ve lived in this thing for the past 2 years. And only $14!

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To find more style inspiration, outfit shots and just downright awesome hotness, visit Tramanh’s blog, Phi-Style.com!

Thanks, Tramanh!

Photo Credit: Tramanh Phi, Phi-Style.com

{ Architecture of an Outfit, Guest Edition 3.0 } by Emily the Panda

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My lovely fellow Midwestern Asian style blogger (originally from Chicago, but now DC-based), Emily from The Lesser Panda (Emily the Panda).

She is doing a series of Architecture of an Outfit-type posts, modeled after my own Architecture of an outfit series. A tutorial of sorts, for budding stylistas.

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Architecture of an Outfit: Weekend

This is the last post of my three part Architecture of an Outfit series.

This season, it will be important to have comfortable layers to look good, and stay warm as the fall days get cooler. I believe the weekend is a good time to dress comfortably, not necessarily dress down. The weekends include all different kinds of activities from errands, shopping, farmer’s markets, concerts, brunch, to coffee with a good book. This is why I chose pieces that can work for all different occasions. You just can’t go wrong with jeans, a cute top and a sweater!

What do you think are good weekend outfit pieces? Would you agree with my choices?

Bag from YSL, jeans from Earnest Sewn, top and cardigan from Urban Outfitters.

Photo credits: Saks Fifth Avenue, Madewell, and Urban Outfitters.

For more of Emily’s wisdom and her many food porn posts, visit her blog, The Lesser Panda (Emily the Panda) (Emily the Panda). And stay tuned for two more of Emily’s Architecture of an Outfit tutorial posts over the next few days!

Thanks, Emily!

{ Architecture of an Outfit, Guest Edition 2.0 } by Emily the Panda

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My lovely fellow Midwestern Asian style blogger (originally from Chicago, but now DC-based), Emily from The Lesser Panda (Emily the Panda).

She is doing a series of Architecture of an Outfit-type posts, modeled after my own Architecture of an outfit series. A tutorial of sorts, for budding stylistas.

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Architecture of an Outfit: Night

Part two of my three part Architecture of an Outfit series. I’d like to keep in mind that night looks should be simple. Which is why I only chose three items for this night look.

First, you have to have a sexy dress. There is nothing like a beautiful sexy dress to show off your shape. I chose a simple black leather bucket bag and grey pumps to complement the dress. It doesn’t take much to be stylish at night, one thing that I really want to point out, is that you also do not need to show heavy amounts of skin to look good. I think this dress is flattering for many body types because of the cut and ruching of the dress. Finally, I choose grey pumps because grey is a neutral color which wouldn’t detract from the goddess dress.

What do you think of these pieces? Would you wear something similar on a night out?

Dress from Intermix, pumps from Nordstrom and bag from Shopbop.

photo credits: intermix, nordstrom and shopbop.

For more of Emily’s wisdom and her many food porn posts, visit her blog, The Lesser Panda (Emily the Panda). And stay tuned for two more of Emily’s Architecture of an Outfit tutorial posts over the next few days!

Thanks, Emily!

{ Architecture of an Outfit, guest edition 1.0 } by Emily the Panda

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My lovely fellow Midwestern Asian style blogger (originally from Chicago, but now DC-based), Emily from The Lesser Panda (Emily the Panda).

This brilliant girl is probably one of the most politically aware, involved activist citizens I’ve ever seen in my style blogging history (I started blogging in 2000 or just a bit before, and style blogging in like, 2006). For a brief period, she worked with the Obama campaign in Chicago (I think), and now I believe her work in The District is politically related as well.

In addition to taking a real interest in the state of this country’s politics, she also nurtures a true food appreciation. Her FOOD PORN photos leave a herbivore like me (vegetarian), salivating after medium rare grilled flank steaks and garlic broccoli and the like.

Inspired by my “Architecture of an Outfit” series, Emily has down her own architectural breakdown of outfits in different environments–a sort of tutorial for a budding stylista.

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Architecture of an Outfit: Work

There are all different types of offices, workplaces and dress codes. But, I think that it is still important to dress to impress. Here is the first part in a three part series of my own, Architecture of an Outfit series.

It’s important to have simple pieces that can go a long way when it comes to one’s work wardrobe. That’s why, I chose simple pants and a blazer. You can can simply change your blouse which would create as many looks as you like. It doesn’t take much to be stylish at work, all it takes are some good basics. Also, it is important to have a simple handbag and comfortable shoes.

Blouse, pant and blazer from J.crew, overcoat from Need Supply, handbag from Chloe, shoes from Nordstrom.

photo credits: needsupply, J.Crew, Nordstrom, Saks.

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For more of Emily’s wisdom and her many food porn posts, visit her blog, The Lesser Panda (Emily the Panda). And stay tuned for two more of Emily’s Architecture of an Outfit tutorial posts over the next few days!

Thanks, Emily!

“My Style” Guest Post: AsianCajun Lauren “Lar”

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The second guester at thereafterish. is the lovely “Lar” Lauren of AsianCajuns. Lar is a brilliant, vibrant graphic designer with some serious urban/downtown flair, based out of Decatur, Georgia (the extremely trendy/stylish suburb of Atlanta).

Here, Lar dishes one of the elements that is quintessential in her style:

The Hair Pouf

I remember when I was about 14, I was pretty sure I would know myself completely (or close enough to it) by the time I was 20. This was a somewhat arbitrary age, but 20 seemed a safe distance away from 14. Knowing myself would also include my more superficial attributes. By 20 I would be completely comfortable with myself AND have an iconic style.

It sounds arrogant, but I think I was just being naive and/or overly ambitious. I am now 27 and do not have a definitive style let alone an iconic one. What I do have is… a hair pouf. As you can see in the photos pulled from my blog over the past year, I am rarely without that gravity-defying swoosh of hair on top of my head.

How did it get there? I have no idea. I don’t remember being inspired by Suzy Menkes, or anyone else in the fashion world for that matter. I’ve always hated to have my hair in my face (one reason my twin sister Cath can pull off bangs with aplomb and I can’t). I remember pinning back the top bit of my hair one day and thinking it looked weird pulled flat against my head. I teased it a bit underneath, scrunched the hair forward, and clipped it in place. Voila! The hair pouf was born.

If you would ask me if my hair pouf is fashionable or trendy, I wouldn’t have an idea (though I’d probably lean towards “no”). However, I think it’s enough of a fixture that most would consider it part of my style.

Now I’ve just got to get everything below the neck figured out.

I beg to disagree, Lar, I’m quite certain you’ve gotten it all figured out. Maybe you just don’t realize it yet.

For more of Lauren and her twin sister, Cath, you can catch up on their style and exploits at AsianCajuns.

Photo credit: Lauren, AsianCajuns.

Thanks, Lar!

“My Style” Guest Post: I Am Khatu

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As you know, I am currently on my long-awaited honeymoon, so while I am away, I have a few guest posters whose styles I absolutely adore and admire.

The first guest is Khatu H of I Am Khatu, a fantastically dressed professional who brings colour and vibrance to the world around her.

Here is her style philosophy:

Hello thereafterish. readers! It’s Khatu of iamKhatu and I’m very excited to be guest blogging for Mae while she is away on her fabulous vacation.

The best way to describe my personal style is bright! If you frequent my blog, it is apparent that my wardrobe is very colorful. I like to experiment with different looks but mostly with colors.

I believe color can affect your mood, therefore I wear lots of happy colors. Simple theory right? Try it!



You can read more of Khatu’s style at her blog, iamKhatu.

Photo credits: Khatu H, iamKhatu.