Hmong Pa Dau Belt worn as an Obi Belt

This color green makes me happy... Kat's happy green.

Have I mentioned that I love the color green? lol. Well, I do. Hahahaha

A friend of mine is a screen writer and they were holding auditions, so I went along. I wasn't sure what the dress code was, so I decided on this. I love this outfit. I love how it looks on me, how it makes me feel, and ... it's green! I decided to line both top and bottom lash line green. I used about three different color green. And black liner closer to the lash line to balance it out... and then lots of mascara. I layered two different mascara... and two different lipstick.

I felt absolutely amazing in this outfit. I know, it's a matter of opinion. And you can really see my hair color in the second picture.

Hmong Purses From Ebay Seller

I saw this wonderful seller on ebay.  I bought this purse and another one.  They are both gorgeous.  Will need to find time to take a photo of the other one.  This is a wonderful seller to work with.  Easy communication.

Yes, I did wear this outfit to work with this purse.  The dress is a lace-ish from JC Penny.  The leather jacket is from Catherine Malandrino.  And of course, my trusty BORN black mary jane shoes.

Here is the link to the ebay seller.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/141340308122?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

This auction is still going as of August 5, 2014.  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/164330168/hmong-classic-handbag?ref=listing-shop-header-4

https://www.etsy.com/listing/188870520/handmade-vintage-ethnic-hmong-tote?ref=shop_home_active_10

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131082576924?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Total Cost = $125 plus $15 Shipping and Handling.

Yearning Until I Turn Blue

 

 

 



I have been looking for a blue leather jacket for the longest time.  They don't make many in this bright blue color and when they do, it's extremely expensive.  This one is made by 1020 by Nicole.  It's perfect in every way and I absolutely love it.  The blue checkered material on the inside is t-shirt soft.  It's the perfect cut and length.  This brand probably run large because the one I have here is a size small. 

Outfit:

1.  1020 by Nicole Leather Jacket
2.  Chaps by Ralph Lauren dress
3.  Born flower heel sandals
4.  Hmong Vintage-skirt Hangbag
5.  Hmong Cross Stitch Pa Dau purse
6.  White opal long pendant cross - Sterling Silver
7.  Green opal long pendant cross - 14K Gold
8.  Blue diamond shooting star pendant - 14K Gold
9.  Emerald set wedding band and engagement ring - 14K Gold
10.  Ruby and diamond right hand ring - 14K Gold
11.  Glasses is Ray Ban - Titanium

Olive Leather Jacket

This is one of my favorite leather jacket.  I like the color and the styling as well as the fit.  It is perfect.  This is something that I put together for a social function.

1.  Marc by Marc Anthony Olive Leather Jacket
2.  BCBG Black Lace Dress
3.  Hannah Black Skinny Jeans
4.  Born Black Oxford
5.  Purple Multi Silk/ Cashmere Scarf
6.  Nicola Berti Brown Leather purse
7.  Ninewest Newsboy Cap

Here is a close up look at the jacket.  The color in the jacket is beautiful.

Here is another olive green leather jacket.  This one is by Teri Jon.  I love the fit of this one as well.  It is in the style of a shorten trench. 

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Here are some more ideas on how to create an outfit with the olive leather jacket.  Enjoy!

Here is Heidi Klum in an olive jacket and skinny jeans.

Transforming the Little Lace Dress

Here, I am wearing the BCBG Lace dress with pink metallic skinny jeans and a leather jacket.  This works well for winter layering.  Although this is a bit more casual and invokes a sense of fun, I would still wear this to a church function or to spending the day with some good friends.



1.  BCBG Lace Dress
2.  Dana Buchman Moto Leather Jacket
3.  Decree Pink Metallic Skinny Jeans
4.  Born Leather Oxford Heels
5.  Nicola Berti Brown Leather Purse
6.  Silk/ Cashmere Scarf
7.  Ninewest Hat

Transforming the Little Lace Dress

I love this lace dress.  I would wear it all the time if I could get away with it.  Here is how I would transform it so that I can wear it to church.  I like the sternness of the pinstripe suit jacket with the lace.

To make this outfit work appropriate, I would add black opaque tights and black heel pumps.  Although I am a bit hesitant due to the nude under layer, I think the black opaque tights would be solid enough to balance the sheerness.

 

1.  BCBG Lace Dress
2.  Ninewest Blazer
3.  Guess Nude Heels
4.  Invicta Rose Gold Men's Watch