Gift Ideas For Mom

Gift Ideas For Mom by lili-he featuring kate spade tote bag

First, I want to shout out a Happy Mother's day to all the mommies out there! They are just wonderful and beautiful in every age to us. 

This week, I would like to share my list of gift ideas to my fabulous fans(you of course). I personally like to give my mom something that's beauty product related; like a spa gift set. Just something small,  but will definitely give her a "Aaaaa~" moment. No lie, my mom just like most of the great mom our there, don't really spend too much money and times on herself but rather mostly on me(she will made dresses that I want. by the way, I am very lucky to have a super mom that design and make cloth). Anyway, my concept of getting a mother's day gift is think of something that mom wouldn't really buy for themselves, but they will need it in their life. Of course, it really depend on the life style and personality of your mom, if they are very sporty mom, my safe bet will be something that's healthy & sporty related(such as little thing like a gym bag with water bottle or even a massage package). Other example, if mom is not too out going, like a house wife, a spa or a perfume gift set will be a great considerate gift.  

I remember when I was a little girl, I used to wrote my mom a "massage coupon" so that she can use whenever she feel tire, and of course, a mother's day card as a mother's day gift. I am sure I wasn't the only one out there doing something silly like that( a good kind of silly); my mom gave me a big smile, a good long minute hug and a kiss. My point is, mom WILL love their gift no matter what. Keep in mind, you can always DIY your own gift, like a photo frame, or a pieces of jewelry that absolutely made by hand. Sometime, gift can be something small but just made sure be thoughtful!- Be fashionable. Be elegant.  

Spring Nail Trend

To me, there’s nothing more important than to have a nice nails. Well, they don’t have to be all colorful, but at least a clean cut and perhaps puff a little, or maybe a layer of base coat? I can tell you straight forward that I am a nail person, sometime even I dress a little boring, and by that I mean jeans and T-shirt. In this fashion situation, were I don’t have time to put some fancy piece on, nail will be a great accessory to put something playful in my hand. This spring, I would like to introduce some fun colors for you ladies to play around and have a colorful spring.

Pastel is always big in the spring season, it match this blooming weather. Pastel yellow, purples, mint and pastel pink looks great with dress and skirt. They are all very girly and cheerful. I personal have couple of the pastel colors from essie, because they carry a layer of white base, which very pop out the creamy color. With stronger color like neon, I will recommend Orly, their “cotton candy”(which looks like peach pink), so adorable and peachy, I love to wear that color with my black sandal. These are the two brands that I go for in the summer.

Higher quality nail brand like Deborah Lippmann, they have a selection of funky and playful color. Such as Í’M Not Edible(panicked pink) and Rockin’Robin( mint mayhem); this two are the one to take you to an extra mile. Wear them to a girls night out will be something fun to try on.

Glitter makes everything pretty, almost everything. I love to have some sparkle spirit when I feel low, well, chocolate comes first, then glitter (sorry L ) but I love them both very much. And with the spring color from Dior, peach orange with glitter; this color will be great for occasion such as going on a date to the beach or farmers market.

I truly believe nail polish is an investment to our selves. Which I always recommend to consume a better nail polish then the super cheap one; the more expensive one comes in a better color, and the ingredients are not as harmful as the cheaper one.

Tips: if there’s some color that you are kind of iffy about, you can always consume the travel size. Nail brand such as Orly comes in this mini bottle (5.4ml); put it on, and see how you feel, if you don’t like it, it wouldn’t be a wasted and it comes in a lower price too.- Be fashionable. Be elegant. 

Lili's Trend Report:Tuxedo-Stripe Pants

This week, I am reviewing the trend report about Tuxedo-striped pants. Personally, I love this style and as matter of fact, I have one in different material. It was a re-create project of a striped pant. But before I comment on the fashion trend of this week, I would like to share my little story with you all, which you will understand why I love the striped pant so much.

About 2 years ago, I got this lovely white stretch jean from the expresses. It was super comfortable and fit great with my knee height boot; the only problem with this jean is the color: white. Don’t get me wrong, is not that I don’t like the color, but is more about how I have a swimmer’s body, and any light color pant just explode to the public what an athletic leg I have. Nevertheless, one day I past by my favorite store +Ralph Lauren  while doing window shopping. RL was displaced their fall collection where quite similar as the Tuxedo-striped pant. It was a brown pant with a black stretch striped on the side, it looks amazing! 

Therefore, I decided to transforms my white jeans into striped jean. But instead striped on the side, I cut the inside piece between the thigh, and replace a stretch dark grey fabric. (Note: the reason of avoid choosing a non-stretch fabric for the striped part is it will make the pant not smooth, and will looks very awkward).  

Anyways, I got so many complements from it and it really does the work, which is to made my leg look longer and skinnier. Normally, I wear mine with dark color sweater or a cute overcoat, it is simple but unique. So here is, this is why I adore striped pant so much. After all, fashion is an illusion, wearing the right garment will cover all the unwanted. (Resources from WhoWhatWear.inc) - Be fashionable. Be elegant. 

My MTV Fashion List

+MTV's red carpet may not be super fancy compares to the golden globe and/or +Oscars, but some of our favorite celebrity did put themselves together and put on something sharp and bold; because after all, nobody want to be in that “who wear the worst” list.  From the MTV award, I had chooses four of the best style:

Started with +Zoe Saldana, attended to the MTV award with her Givenchy dress and Jimmy Choo heels. We all aware Saldana is super skinny, but she has a nice body proportion. By choosing the Givenchy side open dress, it shows off her long leg. And the see through material with flower pattern draw the attention to her outfit and brings the summer flavor to the award.   

My favorite of the night: +Emma Watson, the harry potter girl which never disappointed me with each award. She always chooses the right dress that fit her body shape and her personality; something simple but yet fun. Just like last night, Watson wears her Maxime Simoëns, a sharp white collard with black out line from top to the waist as a belt, as well as the tie dyes blue A-line bottom. Even it wasn’t a super wow pieces, but it was quite a statement that’s girly and geometrical.

Speaking of geometrical, +Karlie Kloss’s white dress was quite unique. It wasn't anything new since she already wears the same top before, however, the whole piece with the coordinating pencil skirt both by Cushnie et Ochs are just clean and confidence. The only thing missing about the whole looks is the jewelry-earring.  

Last but not least, Chloë Moretz with her +Louis Vuitton denim dress, accessory with a black skinny belt. I personally not a big fan of denim skirt, maybe because of my big hip can’t pull it off. But this +Louis Vuitton ad caught my attention, the style quite match Moretz’s age. I would so wear this with a black sandal, cute medium size leather hang back and a cat eye shades to a brunch.  

Suite Your Face With The Right Fame

The Shape Guide 

For The Gentlemen  

Fashion is all about trend, and from the last couple years in the glasses industry, shape has happened in a big revolution, from the oversize big round shades to the square shape that happened last season. And with every frame, there’re always somebody looks great and somebody looks bad on it. A person I used to know once told me: “my face look weird with any shape.” Which I strongly disagree, not only his face is not weird, but also, no face is weird enough to a point were it can’t pull off any shape. So this week, I would like to share some frame thought with you all.  

Choosing the right frame could be very difficult even for ladies. I saw a lot of people have some great face shapes that have potential to complement with some nice frame. However, many times people choose the wrong frame, and many thinks “there’s never a right frame for me”; “my face shape is not mean to be with any frame”. Well I don’t think so, here’s my advise, choosing the right frame is like dating, sometimes you believe you will never meet the right person because you may happens to meet all the wrong persons. But deep down you still hope there’s a right person are waiting for you, and you know if you keep looking, he/she will come to your life soon. And you may learn from parent and buddies, just keep looking, because there’re plenty of fish in the sea. And we all know process is always difficult, which just like choosing the right frame for your face, keep trying and don’t give up. 

To start, first: know your face shape. This is so important, and which people should understand first before trying any frame. Whether you are square or round, oval or heart; knowing your face shape is like knowing your pros and cons in dating, what should you brag about and what bad quality should you cover up. When you look over The Shape Guide, it gives you a measurement of your face, what kind of frame shape should you choose and celebrities’ examples that you can use as references. Myself is a round face, so I like to choose frame that have gentle curve, such as cat eyes. I personal are fans of  Chloé, frame looks very high quality and I love how it suit my personally very well.  

Remember, don’t hesitate to try any frame but first must know your face shape. And keep in mind, there’s no such thing that “all glasses make me look ugly”. You just have to understand yourself better and find the “soul mate for you face”.  – Be fashionable; Be elegant.