Handbag Crush Part 5

Lately, I've been loving the look of a bucket bag or drawstring pouch style --- casual yet dressy in a way. I came across this one at Prada that is absolutely chic! The cost of it is crazy, but it is inspiring me to find more affordable alternatives. I love the ball-chain detail, which I think would be even better if the ball was switched out with a different charm like a pocket-watch or locket. 

Prada Petit Sac Noir mini Re-Nylon and nappa leather bucket bag ($2,400)

Diamond of the Ball 2025

I'm late to posting this for Bal des Debutantes in Paris 2025 because I almost didn't want to pick a winner because I felt like all the fashion choices were weird this time. It's like everyone borrowed a gown from their great aunt's closet or something. At first, you would think Carolina Herrera granddaughter's polka dot gown would be the best, but she messed it up with the hair....uhm flipped hair was 2024. Feels outdated here. It dawned on me that the hair does make a big difference for overall look. The hairdo that really stood out for me was Alice Wang and Eirini Zarifi perfect bangs up-do...

The hair is on-point, but Eirini's dress was too mother-of-the-bride-y, 

so the diamond of the ball title goes to....

Alice Wang! Daughter of BYD founder Chuanfu Wang and Stella Li.

Her jewel-tone magenta Vera Wang gown popped out of the crowd---she looks like the cool rebel of the group. I also loved that she kept the jewelry minimal and had on a ribbon floral choker, which is different. 

The backside with the cascading petals looks pretty spectacular too:

Yep, the dress stood out of the crowd here:

What are your thoughts for 2025 fashion here?

Bedding Inspired Outfits

I've been loving outerwear inspired by bedding materials like quilts and blankets lately. I really wish I was craftier and more skillful to actually repurpose old bedding material and turn them into fashionable jackets. That would be the dream to be homey, thrifty, yet environmentally chic and fashionable at the same time. 

Loving these looks from ASOS:

Miss Selfridge blanket stitch cardigan - it is all in the little details like that stitch around the hems

Miss Selfridge blanket stitch borg collar detail jacket - I'm digging the oversize collar trend

ASOS DESIGN volume sleeve quilted bed jacket - I think Elphaba from Wicked is bringing back the Victorian puffy sleeves to 2025-2026! This styling with the loose jeans looks so good! 

This jacket is bad-ass chic! 

ASOS DESIGN quilted jacket in brown gingham - instead of the obvious patchwork quilted jackets, I've been leaning more towards neutral prints, like this classic gingham that looks festive, yet neutral enough to style with many different outfits. 

Object quilted plaid jacket in dark green and navy - this is also a great neutral one in plaid and I love the flap pockets.