Indie Chic

Shirt, China 

Floral pants, American Eagle

I'm back! This is both Shab and mine's first shoot of 2013! Woohoo, this calls for a celebration. But before we break out the champagne, you MUST indulge yourself with the beautiful artistic talents that is Shabnam Ferdowski!  Don't forget to like her Facebook Page and Flickr! Shab just came back from her semester abroad in Italy. Trust me, you'll be doing yourself a huge favor by visiting ;)

As for these floral pants...I'm taking a huge step towards being bold!! Living up to those resolutions! Coming up with this outfit was quite difficult. Little did I know, finding the matching top for those pants was hard. But I was glad I was able to find this shirt that was able to continue the indie vibe. 

I've been looking for this necklace ever since I saw it in China. Yes, it's the same one I wore for the Halloween post. I'm so glad I found it at the flee market!

And yes! That's me doing the weird dance in the middle of the streets of the fashion district. #noshame. Well there's more to my weirdness! I was actually doing the peacock dance! Complementing my necklace ;)

I got my Diana F+ when I came across a special Groupon deal. It's been fun playing with it. Can't wait to see how they will turn out! 

Knee-high riding boots, Zooshoo.com

Last but not least, my new knee-high boots! I'm SOO glad i found these ♥. I took a risk and got the 8.5 (when I'm usually a 9). They fit like Cinderella's glass slippers (sorry for the cheesiness :p)

XOXO,

Joanne

P.S. Be sure to check out Shab's works :)

2013 Fashion Resolutions!

Happy 2013 Everybody!

Since it's already 2 days into the New Year, it's time to start making those resolutions.

I've recently read an article on one of my favs, whowhatwear, and it gave me a super good idea! Fashion resolutions! After all, this is a fashion blog :)

Here are the resolutions from whowhatwear:

1. Wear more color

This is an applicable resolution for me! Looking back on my wardrobe, I don't have a diverse color palette, so I really do need have more pops of color!

2. Shop within my budget

This won't make my list. I am very conscious of my spendings, and I rarely splurge. But it is something good to keep up!

3. Up the accessories game

Another one that won't be making it on my list. I LOVE accessories, ALL kinds. I feel like they're that period at the end of the sentence. I would always finish off my outfits with a necklace, bracelet or rings. But still, gotta up that game!

4. Take more fashion risks

Now that will be one that will definitely be on list! The foundation of valentinechic is built upon developing an alter ego of a Valentine Chic that will be trying on wild and exciting outfit that's out of Joanne's usual comfort zone. Well 2013 will be the perfect opportunity to take more of these risks!

5. Invest in Classics

I love classics! So that won't be on my list since I love going back in time for the simple looks :)

6. Upgrade my Office Wordrobe

Haha, wish it applies to me!

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So here's a finalized list of Fashion-resolutions, some borrowed from whowhatwear, and some other new ones of my own!

1. Wear more color
2. Take more fashion risks
3. Blog more! And about more various topics.
• With school, APO, sometimes it's hard to keep up. But with a new year and a new attitude, I'll be posting more!
4. Have more DIY posts
5. READ MORE BLOGS! 
• Of course, to be familiar with the fashion world, research is essential. That is why I get over 30 emails every morning all from my subscriptions. But I feel like that is hardly enough! This industry is so rapid and every changing, it's very important to stay in the game.
6. Attend more events. 

That's all that I can think of for now! Come back tomorrow for a very exciting PR post :)

Xoxo.

Joanne