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Happy Mother’s Day!

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As a mom-to-be, I definitely appreciate my mom more than before. As I said in my “mother’s day gift idea” entry, moms love us much more than we can imagine! The unconditional love started when we first appeared in her belly. She already loved us deeply long before she knew our gender and how we would look like. So treasure her more, hug her more!

To all the moms and moms-to-be: Happy Mother’s Day!

To all the lovely followers who sent me warm emails since I announced my pregnancy, I want to give you a big hug! Thank you for being on this journey with me! Thank you!

I’m having a baby boy and my due date is Aug 30! This is a snap from a few days ago. I’m wearing: Calvin Klein trench coat, New York & Company top, Asos cross body bag, Old Navy maternity leggings, Tory Burch flats.

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Small Is The New Big: Covetable Little Bags

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Photos: (clockwise from top left) Eva Chen, Paris fashion week street style, Marielle Safra, Paris fashion week street style, Claire Courtin Clarins, Leigh Lezark, Paris fashion week street style. Courtesy of vogue.com, harpersbazaar.com.

At 22 weeks pregnant, the discomfort is almost gone, I’m starting to enjoy this journey now. And exciting news to share with all of you: we are expecting a —- boy! He is so active everyday. Even during my ultrasound, he kept moving around, sucking his little fingers.

My body has changed a lot in the past five months. With the limited (and boring) clothing choices, handbags have become my trusty friends to keep my outfits fresh and updated. Luckily, this catalog is always worth the investment, whether we are expecting or not, right?

Starting from last season, the key word for handbags has become “small”. For those of you who are also in the market for a great arm candy for the warm weather ahead, or investment versions that can be carried year round, I picked six types of stylish cross body bags/clutches that I’m lusting over. Hope can give you some inspirations to find your trusty go-to bag that will surly brighten your day!

Black and white is a huge color trend now and also a timeless classic combination. For the of-the-moment checkered pattern, you can recreate your own with this affordable Forever21 bag. For the never-go-out-of-style striped version, this one by Marc Jacobs is definitely worth the investment, it is covered in over 135,000 paillettes, truly a collectible art piece!

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DIY version: Forever21 crossbody bag; DIY process courtesy of popsugargirlsguide.
Designer version: Marc Jacobs paillettes clutch (similar here & here)

Colored bags are also something we never get bored with. There are a bevy of options: from the modern colorblock version to stunning geometric pattern to luscious floral print… They can instantly brighten up your neutral outfit, or add flourish to your equally eye-catching garment.

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clockwise from top right:
Fendi Baguette (also here)
Nine West foldover clutch
Pierre Hardy color-block shoulder bag
Loeffler Randall mini rider

Below are stylish choices you can carry year round. From wild python to sleek, understated navy to endearing earthy orange. Compared to the basic neutrals, these patterns and colors add character and details with the same versatility and practicality.

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Stella McCartney Falabella mini bag(plus 25% Friends and Family sale!)
Loeffler Randall lock wallet
MICHAEL Michael Kors Astrid clutch (similar here)

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Saint Laurent ‘Y’ crossbody bag
Michael Kors flap shoulder bag (also here)
MICHAEL Michael Kors Charlton bag

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Chloe Orange Fizz sally clutch (also here)
Vivienne Westwood Babylon envelope bag
Smythson stamped travel clutch (similar here)

Last one (below) is a seasonal option: a woven wick bag or wood bead clutch. They are not usually considered as essential pieces, but they caught my eyes every time. Compared to ubiquity leather, these natural materials are refreshingly cool. The understated appeal and inherent quaint beauty make the carrier stand out.

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J.Crew Havana clutch
Moyna wood bead clutch (designer version here)

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Street Style: White Coat & Sporty Beanie

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Photo: Model Bonnie Chen; Courtesy of Vogue.co.uk

Hi everyone! It’s been such a long time since my last post. I’m going through a big change now and would like to share with this good news with you all: I’m going to be a mom soon! During the past two months, I have been tormented by the discomfort of pregnancy. Now I finally stepped into the so-called golden stage, although morning sickness is still around. And I will surely include more maternity style tips in the future, for those of you who are also expecting a new family member!

I’m glad I come back just in time: it’s the middle of fashion month, countless of runway looks and street styles are dazzling. With spring coming soon, there’s just too many to share! Today, let’s start with one of my favorite Chinese model Bonnie Chen (last time featured her here).

Black and white is a huge trend for this spring and will continue go into fall/winter as we saw from the latest runway shows. In her outfit, we can see trendy elements (like the high contrast palette and statement cross-body bag); fashion-forward elements that will coming next season (like her beanie and exaggerated hairstyle); and classic elements that never go out of style (leather pants, biker boots and crisp white button-down). All of these blend harmoniously. Compared to those showgoers with bare legs and sky high heels walking on snow, her look is not only stylish, but warm, comfy and easy.

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Coat: Reiss (great buy on sale here)
Pants: J-Brand (also adore this pair)
Shoes: Aquatalia by Marvin K. (lust worthy pair here)
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (also here & here)
Hat: Asos (or this one)

The beanies on Fall 2013 runways also remind me of this look of her (below). It was back in 2010, but Bonnie Chen’s red hat and her skilled layers keep this look stay in my notebook till now.

If you haven’t own a beanie yet, score one now, it will surely keep you in style!

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Photo: Model Bonnie Chen (back in 2010)