Bringing back the 80's

To bring in the New Year's we took it back to the 80's. Holding an 80's prom New Year's party at mi casa this year, I went back in time and shopped in my mother's closet. I found the perfect purple metallic dress! It was a fabulous one shoulder look, a look everyone had in the 80's AND complete with a big side waist bow. My assecories were all white, along with my white fish net stockings. You can't see my shoes but they were the perfect purple metallic match. Funny enough, the shoes were my own and I frequently wear them, besides from 80's themed nights. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I highly encourage themed parties for the rest of 2009!

HAPPY BUU DAY

I know, I know, I waited long enough to post my 30th birthday outfit. Well here it is. Something I bought way too long ago and held on to for dear life to finally premiere at my 30th birthday party. This cute little number came from a mall kiosk in Thailand. I visited Thailand with my husband earlier this Spring and we were at a super mall at the beach, Hua Hin. I spotted it from afar and as I reached closer I pulled it off the rack, mind you this is a kiosk so there was very few to choose from and this was the only one hanging. It was my size! I couldn't even try it on because I was in the middle of the mall. I threw it on over my shorts and tank and knew right away I had to have it. I forgot the cost in Thai currency but it was roughly $10 American dollars. What a steal!

I chose to save this dress for my birthday when I tried on the dress for my cousin, Lan Pham, a.k.a. Angry Asian Creations,  after my return from my trip, when she told me it looked like I stuck a bunch of cupcakes all over my body. Right then and there I knew it was a perfect birthday dress. Why not look like a cup cake on my birthday, right?

This was the only full length picture I had of the dress so please excuse the hand next to me as I'm on the dance floor shaking it all night ;-) The close up picture shows the details of my accessories for the evening. I found a big cocktail ring in the shape of a white flower, just like the 3-d flowers on my dress. The black and gold detailed earrings and bracelets I paired w/ the rest of my outfit made the dress stand out even more.  To keep the look focused on the dress I wore black opaque tights and my black patent leather lace up oxfords. I promise I'll post those shoes soon. I keep talking about them and you need to see them up close.  My handbag for the night was an old vintage sequin soft material clutch my grandmother gave me years ago.  You can slightly see it in the corner of my close up pic. 

My 30th has come and gone and I feel great to be in a new age bracket. I hear 30's the new 20's and I'll have to see for myself how life begins at this point. 

WEDGE ME

Good afternoon my fellow fashionista's! It has been TOO long. Well here I am, BACK. Inspired with your desire to see what's in my dressing room. 

I am totally digging the lace up oxfords that have been poplular this fall/winter season. My first pair this season will be posted soon. Just think, shiny black patent leather with satin laces. Ohhh lala! For now, we'll discuss my newest oxford love. I saw them last week at the mall and decided to bypass them; time was ticking for other holiday recipients. When I was back at the mall last night and saw them still there, they were now going to be MINE. The wedge heel is a perfect 3" and simple for every day wear, especially for work. 

Also inspired by my Sock it to ME post, from La Buutique's fashion news blog site, I had some funky tights to pair w/ my wedge oxfords. Got a fave funky holiday stocking or wedge much lately? Share your inspirations here! 

On me:

H & M black wedge oxfords

I've been M.I.A.

Sorry for the disappearing act. I have been uninspired with my dressing room since the end of the summer. There have been a few great finds here and there but I think December will help me through this hardship. With the festive holiday spirit all around me, I believe my dressing room spirit will be revived soon enough. Stay tuned and thank you for following La Buutique's Dressing Room. 

For my missing in action mood, I present to you singer, M.I.A. During this time, enjoy her for her uplifting fashion spirit. 

Love, La Buu

Source: CatwalkQueen; blog.wired.com; blankscreenmedia.com

New kicks on the block

On me:

riding hat: AX

skinny jeans: F21

baby doll tank: kimchi&blue

shoes: faryl robin

After my first time wearing these booties, I've been hooked. I have tried a few different looks with these bad boys and have enjoyed them each time but one thing I've noticed that's the same every time is the reaction I get from everyone. 

"Those are interesting".

"I don't know how I feel about your shoes. I mean boots. I mean, WHAT ARE THEY"?

"Whoa, what are those"?

"Are you going for the elf or witch look today"?

What can I say? How do I respond? No, they're booties. Yes they're shoes. No, I wasn't going for the elf OR witch look today. I understand not every person is going to enjoy my taste or my mood which translates into my outfit that day. Basically I can't answer those questions. 

What I can say is - WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU WEAR. 

Thank you. 

That's it. 

Come again. 

Photgraphy: L.Pham and K.Pham

My first time...

On me:
top: H&M
tank: H&M
jeans: F21
shoes: faryl robin

Today is my first time wearing these cutie booties I snagged earlier this summer. They are sort of like ankle rain boots but with a little swagger? I got the stank eye from my friend, D.D'Agostino of Bethesda, MD, when I asked her in the store, "how do these look?" (insert stank eye look) then I shrugged and the only answer she could give was "you're the fashionista". That was enough for me to get these bad boys. They are SO comfortable.

It's rainy and yucky today; I paired my ankle booties with a black and baby blue striped 3/4 length sleeve top, a black tank underneath, skinny dark blue jeans, and some black socks, because today's the first day my feet have been COLD.

Get ready to see me to rock these now till next spring. Definitely a fave item right now; what skirt?

photographer: K. Chaikin

No Parking

Don’t get it twisted: this is not a repeat skirt day. Yesterday’s post was actually from last week’s closet inspiration. Today’s look was all about timing/scheduling. I was able to utilize my current fave piece of the moment (which could quite possibly be my summer’s pièce de résistance…) not only last week, but this week, that is timely fashion and taking advantage of the last few days of summer.

This time around, I went a bit more casual, still loving to layer with a purple tank under my rose colored flirty sleeve top. To add some edge, I slipped on my brown chunky and studded belt and my gold metallic bandeau top flip flips let me live easy (cus I’m that kind of girl …). If you haven’t met my bumble bee yellow bag yet, say hello… she’s been my bff all year…

On me:
tank: theory
top: forever21
skirt: gap
belt: h&m
shoes: steve madden
bag: steven by steve madden

special thanks to: editor - L.Pham and photographer - K.Chaikin