REBECCA MINKOFF Spring/Summer 2013 RTW Inspired - GET THE LOOK FOR UNDER $100 & Remix!

Hi everyone!

Today I have a special post for you.

After watching Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2012 Ready to Wear collection from this video (click) here, I was instantly inspired. Beside the colors and the bags (I used to associate Rebecca Minkoff with awesome bags) my eyes was easily caught by some details:

• gradient flower prints; they remind me of floral pattern clothes that some part of them washed away by sweat, but in a good way that pretty is a result!
• oversized man-shirt-like sleeves, which i call boyfriend sleeves.
• fringe hem that i always love
• lace up details which currently I hunt in relation to my wish for the perfect lace up booties and native Austrian clothing (Oktober Fest time).
• In collective way, there are also plaid, unisex T-shirt, ombre, and ethnic look stripes.
• These are not all yet...(keep reading to find out)

The whole look for me was a modern, sporty woman with a feminine boho spirit of freedom. She is dynamic but calm, smart, optimistic and of course self confident.

However there is one thing more that has inspired me from the collection: 

• the layering ! 

These summer layering I want to try even for the upcoming fall. Below I show you the layering looks in Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2013 i have highlighted together with inspired outfit you can get for under $100 ! Take a look!

First, I am interested in how she layered a sophisticated spaghetti strap dress with the "boyfriend sleeves shirt" (pardon my metaphor)

Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2013 - Get The Look for Under $100 by chachamisu featuring a chiffon cocktail dress

Chiffon cocktail dress, €21 / Vintage top, €24 / BKE Domingo Bracelet, €7,65 / Sandals

Second is two spaghetti strap dresses, instead of two tank tops or tank top with dress. I like how this layering plays the shapes of two dresses and the sheer fabric over the floral. I think it will create an interesting effect when moving. Complete the look with gladiator sandals, it resonates bohemian vibe.

Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2013 - Get The Look for Under $100 by chachamisu featuring blowfish sandals

ASOS form fitting dress, €15 / Old Navy eyelet dress, €14 / Blowfish sandals, €12

Third, I like if sheer top is worn in a classy way. I see a lot people wearing sheer top lately, around or in internet. In this one of Rebecca Minkoff collection, all pieces just fall into place and balance.  It looks comfy but not clumsy. I believe I will look taller in it too :). Just make sure each piece fits properly.

Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2013 - Get The Look for $100 by chachamisu featuring a white chiffon shirt

White chiffon shirt, €22 / Wet Seal cropped jacket, €15 / Clemence Pull-on, €18 / Forever 21 ankle wrap sandals, €21

So what do you think? Note that these copycat looks I created are all excluding the bags, okay :).

As for my self, experimenting bits and pieces of the Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2013 RTW collection, I present to you one of the result: an inspired Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2013 outfit for $0! Why $0? Well, it's a combination of items I have already had plus a little DIY touch with materials happen to be lying around me :).

So let me remix some details i love from the collection which include lace up jumper, fringe, ombre and shirt. Yup, all! It turn out as below!

So this DIY remix is easy peasy.

For the jumper, Safety pins + cotton lace. Personally I like safety pins lately, even of course you can do many other ways. Slip the pin up to its full length to make it looks made to be and not breaks the fabric when it's pulled.

For the fringe skirt, i used wide long scarf, which I saw similar in some shopping malls for 3 Euros, well not the cashmere one. There is the wider one than what I wore. I folded it diagonally so the fringe would be on the bottom and i had a long hem for my waist. However I took care that the corners still overlap each other, and just wrapped it around my waist. I didn't make a knot like wearing beach sarong. I used textile floral belt. The upper part was stacked on my curve and a little bit folded down. I wore a short legging underneath. I would like to layer it with floral skirt next time!

So that's it! I wore it and was being cool and confident :). I just hope that my explanation is clear enough for you!

Cotton knit jumper: C Dept Hennes & Mauritz (my sister bought it in Sweden)

Shirt: 

Coral heel sandals: Zalando

By the way, I made this post for entering competition Bloglovin x Rebecca Minkoff to make a blogspost inspired by this collection. The prize is $1500 shopping spree and the winner will be chosen by Rebecca Minkoff her self!More about click here.

Are you not a blogger? Don't worry, you have a chance to win $500 by letting your voice heard, write what you think about the collection which you can enter (click) here. Hurry up cause it will end at September 24th!

Here in my blog I show you my very personal point of view and how i sense about Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2012 Ready to Wear despite from media's report about it. I would like to hear from you too. If you blog about it, feel free to leave me your link in comment so I can visit your blogs!

Okay, so I will leave you know because it has been late now already and I still need to pack stuffs  for my trip to Salzburg then Stuttgart, Germany...tomorrow morning! 

Thank you for reading and wish you a super inspiring week!

Nataya

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Batik + Bold Red Legs

Hi everyone! Just felt like something comfy and crowded, with a little Kate Spade vibe met a little of Orla Kiely vibe, met a little of ethnic vibe, etc!  How about layers, colorful batik and bold legs? And that day I felt like RED tights!

If you happen to travel to South East Asia, Indonesia especially, and looking for a dress, I recommend you to get cotton batik dress. It's super comfortable and cool. There are stylish designs available nowadays. You can get batik dress for cheap price in local market but be careful of the quality of the stitching. 

What do you think about colorful tights by the way? ? I had read an article that said colorful tights aren't suitable for over 30 years old woman but I don't agree! Even for over 80! Even when I dress up and look like 20s or teenager, it would be not because of my bold legs. 

Batik dress from local market in Jogja, Indonesia

Cropped cardigan from Mango Basics

Red nylon tights bought in Hover market.

Black flats from Cube (similar can be found in multilabels shoe store)

Here I created for you an online shopable versions of my look above. Well..quite crazy mix! I am sorry if you still like pastel tone all over cause below seems to be all the colors in the world :) hahaha. Each item is under 50 Euros.

Kate Spade vibe meets Ethno meets everything! by chachamisu featuring ballet shoes

Rare London strapless dress, €24 / Floral print dress, €28 / Motel dress, €35 / 2b cropped cardigan, €16 / Charlotte Russe crop top, €12 / Black short sleeve cardigan, €13 / Cropped cardigan, €6,29 / Orange stocking, €10 / Tight / Fogal patterned tight / Over the knee socks, €9,52 / Color block shoes, €32 / Ballet shoes, €28 / John Lewis black pumps, €31 / John Lewis sparkly shoes, €38 / O'Neill straw handbag, €33 / Forever New straw tote handbag, €33 / Mantaray canvas tote, €24 / Cross body handbag, €24 / Beaded clutch, €24 / Reiss straw bag, €27 / Vera Bradley tote, €31 / H&M leather clutch, €25 / Pippa & Julie Batik Dress (Big Girls), €25

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Today I also want to share you style journal the last week:

• Mango outlet is awesome. I love that Mango uses luxurious fabrics like wool, silk, linen and leather. And their sale or outlet price could be really cheap! Sadly, I have problem with their size:(. Especially due to my petit flat body and short torso. Found 100% silk dress for 8 Euros in a too long wast and leather pant for 14 Euros but it was much too big. The shoes were the same. I had problem with heels as my feet somehow always slipped down and that way hurt my big toes. I found a basic black pointy kitten heels for about 12 Euros. It was my size 37 but it just didn't work. :( huhuhu....

• I finally ended up in Annie jewelries store, brought home a pocket of ten pieces of broken jewelries for 1 Euros! Hahahaha. I want to recycle them, Some of them just need glue.

• Another awesome fleamarket in Eichgraben, few kilometers from Vienna. It was not big but there were pretty secondhand clothes from some high street brands, vintage leather jackets, Austrian hats, vintage lady coats. Again, size matter! The price is in average 1 Euros. I saw a woman bought a pile of vintage leather bags for 5 Euros and a couple tried coats, the man tried a vintage shearling leather jacket, so cool.

• Took a look in local boutique and found a fab grey trench coat from Esprit for 20 Euros, and a very chic white blazer from ...I forgot ....It had georgeous design indeed I tell you, with feminine sharp cut and double look pockets). Again, both are a way too big, size 36. :(

• The last one, this morning: I finally painted my nails! Yohoo! The last time I did was about 8 years ago! Got The Color Workshop french manicure set in Pagro Diskont for 6 Euros including 3 nail polishes in pink, white, beige, topcoat etc. It's not everytime available. I just googled it and got info that the brand comes from Walmart. However, I love the result. Easy to be applied and very smooth.. I tried one layer of nude pink one. It can't be seen in the pic because it's just like naked nails with shiny healthy look. Oh, and I just cut my nails so not compare with the packaging's photo :).

I hope you enjoy my post. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful inspiring week!

Don't forget to follow my blog if you like :).

xo,

Nataya

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My Retros: Orange, Crochet and Print

Here is me 2007! I picked this photos for My Retros series because the colors and print remind me of Fall, kind of inspiration for the transition to upcoming season. I still have the orange top with crochet details but the print capri pant has gone. Can't believe it tough I owned that capri pant since I was mid-teen and still wore it in my mid-twenties! I would still keep it if I didn't move to Austria probably. Such a keeper:).

On the last pic I wore it with black denim you couldn't see. I am like floating hehehe. I took these photos with Sony Ericsson K608i! Not bad for an old handphone. Eek, I have been taking pics of my own outfit since I had not known such fashion blogs exist like nowadays. I shared my photos in Friendster tough and my blog in blogspot was more random photos and not serious. Maybe I should not delete my old  blogs. On a way it was better artistic expressions.

Back to the look, I love crochet details. I tried to make one but it was not successful. However it has successfully been a  nice thing to spend time with. How about you, do you like knitting/crocheting?

Top with crochet details: Connexion via Matahari Dept. store in Jogja

Print capri pant: Exit via Matahari Dept. store in Jogja. 

Since they were  so old, I paired with Polyvore for you crochet details and print pant that are shopable. I hope you like it!

Crochet and Print by chachamisu featuring flat shoes

Dorothy Perkins coral cardigan, €36 / Talbots beaded top, €12 / Equipment pink cardigan, €25 / Crochet cardigan, €13 / Mango long sleeve top, €19 / VILA short shirt, €16 / Dorothy Perkins white tee, €7,29 / Cropped vest, €9,72 / High rise jeans, €28 / Patterned skinny jeans, €40 / H&M skinny fit jeans, €24 / Super skinny jeans, €15 / Flat shoes, €40 / Flat shoes, €32 / Gold shoes, €28 / Low heels

Thanks for reading, enjoy a wonderful day!

xo,

Nataya

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Mesh It Up

 Hi. A late post today, I really MESH it up. This mesh tank top is may be the most complicated top I have. This is a time for looking sporty, this time I even perhaps can wear this mesh top for fishing! 

 I pair it with a linen jacket which perfect for summer. I love how the textures all mixed together, with a line of pink color at my skirt and legging.

Oh cheap gummy slippers! (I'm not sure to mention them as crocs because they are not original brand Crocs) I have problem with summer shoes and sneakers lately, nothing is perfect. The green sneakers hurt my ankles, the Puma one are getting slippery and suck water too much, the sandals  scratch my skin, my man shoes are in maintenance because they start stinky So if you think my gummy slippers mess up my chicness, honestly I have my feet all very happy.

So what do you think about the mesh top and cheap gummy "crocs"?

Mesh top: Syndikat fashion store at Lugner City, Vienna.

Linen jacket: L.O.G.G H&M (old)

Cotton skirt: Maui Wowie

Sport legging: Crivit, bought in Hofer supermarket in my town. There are a lot of Hofer in Austria, they sell clothes too from various companies which each time are always different.

Now I mix another sporty, energic look that inspire from mesh top and sport activities. I hope it is inspiring.

Mesh top and co by chachamisu featuring star shoes

Lipsy one shoulder cocktail dress, €24 / Sleeveless top, €35 / Bisou Bisou metallic top, €20 / City by Windsor mint green top, €10 / River Island pattern shirt, €6,35 / Aubin & Wills cotton skirt, €38 / H&M lace up shoes, €32 / Puma sport shoes, €41 / Converse star shoes, €37 / Pull&Bear studded backpack, €33 / Victoria's Secret cotton bag, €26 / Vintage shoulder bag, €20 / ASOS gold bag, €10 / Brimmed hat, €40 / Men's Vaca Visor, €14 / Original Velour Snap Pocket Pant, €29

Thankyou for all your lovely comments, have a wonderful week!

Xo,

Nataya

PS: I received a parcel from Hoss Intropia today! I'm so happy. It's not 100% similar with my blog post (remember? it's here). However I am truly grateful.  I plan to wear the dress at an event in the upcoming days. I hope I have a chance to take photos (It's in the night so I'm not sure) cause I want to share with you all. Stay tune!

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My Retros: Tee + Blue Jeans Forever

Hi!

I have new category in my post, which I name it My Retros. In this category I will take you time travel back to my past. Eek, sounds not fun? Just like conversation between a couple when one of them is curious about the past then you know....it's The Past!  It could happen between me and my husband then I could yell back: "Well I like vintage!" (like or "like")

Okay, so, in My Retros I will review my old outfit years back as long as there are photos available.

Back to few years ago (I actually forgot what the actual date. My photo's property didn't tell a lot.) I hadn't finished my study, short hair, oily face full suffering from pimples!  (Later I knew it was mixture of stress, over drying medication and soap allergy)

 

I had this very comfy minty cotton T-shirt, well fitted while embracing the feminine figure. I bought in a shopping center in Jakarta for 25.000 Rupiahs, about less than $4! So sad I didn't keep it. I paired it with blue jeans. Not surprising? I thought after saw these photos, as long as they fit well, this combo is timeless, agree?

I put together randomly some pieces I like with Polyvore. Each T-shirt cost around $30 or less, jeans costs below $50. Click the caption to see details. As for footwear, I prefer barefoot when I have chance!

Tee + Blue Jeans Forever by chachamisu featuring distressed bootcut jeans

T shirt / T shirt / A|Wear leopard t shirt, €23 / Voi Jeans striped tee, €26 / Vila Clothes short sleeve top, €8,94 / Low rise flare jeans / Hollister Co. super destroyed skinny jeans / Jessica Simpson distressed bootcut jeans / H&M slim fit bootcut jeans, €19 / AX Paris light jeans, €38 / Mango zipper jeans

Wish you a super inspiring week!

Xo, 

Naty Ponders

PS: Thankyou new followers and everyone visited my blog. I reply more of you tomorrow, as I am tired so  I have to sleep now. See you:)

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Floral,White,Parka, Summer Garden!

Hello! First, I would like to say thank you to new followers and readers, you all have made my day!

This post is special, because it's the first time i Polyvore a copycat set from my own outfit (better one I hope) to share with you all. Don't stop rolling down if you would like to know.

Before, I show you my outfit that day. I was in the mood of flower garden but I wanted a little bit more dressy. This what dressy ment for me: Blouse instead of T-shirt :). 

Because the weather could be confusing (as always as I talked redundantly about it in every posts), I had imagined adventure or expedition movies along with flower garden (I don't know why) that moved my hand to grab my summer parka. And, as you can see below, I have little goldie bird on my sunnies!

 

Floral canvas skirt: thrifted by my sis somewhere in Jakarta, no brand attached;

White smock blouse with beads: Girl Shop at JJ Market Thailand (But it was a present from my mom);

White denim parka: Diesel (old);

Ballerinas: Cube;

Sunnies: Claire's at Traisenpark Shopping Center, St. Pölten, Austria, 5 Euro in 50%discount.

So...because there's nothing new in my outfit and I have a vision of better version, I tried to create an inspired look in Polyvore below.

Happy Summer Breeze Mix by chachamisu featuring summer skirts

Monki summer shirt / Double Agent Anorak / Paprika summer skirt, €32 / Kitten heels / Wedge sandals, €130 / Crochet handbag / Lovely Pigeon chain necklace, €23 / Madewell round sunglasses

In this version, like what I normally do, I mixed colors and textures all together in the happy summer feeling, it looks like a beautiful garden somewhere in the island with bright blue sky (how feeling is that?

I took endless to collect all together in Polyvore, not as easy as I thought to find the right pieces plus there was error in my browser. I'm not sure if I will do this again, sorry:(, but who knows.

Each piece here is less then $60 (some of them in Euro, I was lazy to convert) except the metallic blue sandals. I couldn't resist these ones!

Let me know what you think.


X0,
Nataya

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Sporty Chic Look for Patricia Prito featuring Ray-Ban La Boca Wayfarers

Hi! Today I have created a look for Patricia Pietro. She is beautiful stylish Filipino blogger (and freelance stylist) behind Paradigma. 

This look I made for entering her giveaway: RAY BAN x PARADIGMA to win Ray-Ban Rare Print Wayfarer sunnies. 

I combine all the pretty items complementing this cool colorful Ray-Ban La Boca wayfarer sunnies (see the picture, right!). However, despite the temptation of the prize, I enjoyed creating this look as it was really fun (and rush as it is the final day and I am in Europe so I hope it's not too late!),  imagining Patricia will look fab in this outfit! I am sure! You see her style and perhaps you will be agree.

Sporty Chic for Patricia Prito with Ray-Ban La Boca Wayfarers by chachamisu featuring mesh tops

Miso mesh top
€26 - republic.co.uk

Quilted leather jacket
€265 - net-a-porter.com

Isabella Oliver jersey skirt
isabellaoliver.com

Blink black shoes
heels.com

Proenza Schouler leather shoulder bag
openingceremony.us

Neon necklace
etsy.com

Slip ring
endless.com

Giveaway RAY BAN x PARADIGMA
itspatriciaprieto.com

I created sporty, dynamic, bold look for showing young, creative and energic character but still maintaining the simplicity, feminine silhouette and chic at the same time. I thought the Ray-Ban La Boca wayfarer is a bold statement on this look and I keep it to be that way, even I used the colors on other elements.

This look is a way easy to be transformed into more formal/party look for event like launch party.

I adore and believe in every items in this look, I even want to wear them by my self. What do you think?

Wish you all a wonderfull week!

xo,
Nataya

PS: my Polyvore username is Chachamisu.


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Flexible Outfit Mix - Hoss Intropia Sweepstakes

I just discovered Hoss Intropia shop when I visited Bloglovin' and saw the sweepstake they have together in collaboration. You could win the 5 items outfit you choose. I was interested to participate honestly because of the word "intropia" and pic of its ad banner seemed to be one rhythm with my personal sense. So I headed to the shop and I was right! I was at first impressed by the description of "intropia" about dream coming true and woman personality and right away i had been browsing to their products. They have beautiful pieces with special details like embroidery, playing with cut or silhouettes, strong statement for your look.

Here take a look at 5 items I have picked, but..before..let me explain to you that my concept is items to be flexibly combined for varies event or activities. From hangout in the day to evening formal party. I mix special and basic elements, different fabrics like lace, silk, embroidery, denim,  leather, shiny, and matte, watercolor and neutral colors.  Oh I love to play with them, such fun!

Embroidered Lace Tunic in Aloe color here

Boxy fit biker jacket in nude color here

Skinny Jeans in White Color here

Glitter Ankle Boot here
Crystal Embellished Design Headband here

1. The dress is something special, elegant, silk and lace, that you can wear for dressy event like a wedding party for example. It consists of 3 pieces. I thought that I could wear only the inner dress for more simple look and casual. I can use the belt also as a scarf on my neck or bag. I imagine walking under the subtle sunlight shining trough the lace fabric that blow lightly by wind.
2. Boxy biker jacket for chilly breeze. My idea is playing layers with texture and length. Let the embroidered lace flair out from the front opening and bottom of the jacket's sleeves, maybe open the sleeves zippers. Or just keep the lace rope for evening party. 
3. White skinny jeans, give casual look for hang out, without looking bulky. 
4. The glitter ankle boot! What can I say..just imagining to complete the outfit with, I had been excited. Perhaps changing it with dressy pump for more formal party.
5. Crystal Embellished Design Headband for completing the whole look, especially for more formal event on a hair with pretty vintage lady bun. I think necklace would just make the look too crowded and mess up the beautiful embroidery. 

So that's it, I hope you could imagine the look. What do you think?

Click here if you also want to enter the sweepstake, or here to Hoss Intropia site.