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The Red Candle Thursday, April 10, 2008 6:08 PM

Sheep print blouse: 2% (Hong Kong). Yellow grosgrain ribbon: unknown. Red jumper with matching belt: vintage. Brown ribbed tights: H&M. Fish flats: Argyle Centre (Hong Kong). Blue vinyl bag: Urban Outfitters.

Yesterday I decided to wear one of my favourite outfits from 2006, right down to the very same ribbon and tights. Like back in '06, I wish I had a bigger and floppier ribbon.

Often when an outfit consists of many pieces, I like to change it up and not repeat it head-to-toe even if it's simply wearing a pair of different colour tights. The exception would be those lazy day outfits where it's essentially jeans plus a top and my most comfortable flats.

tags: daily wear lunch with grandpa

Comments (24)

Sabrina | 2008-04-10 08:44 PM | Reply

This is so cute! Do you keep your old pictures and use them for reference like I do? I think the small yellow bow is perfect though :)

Tanya | 2008-04-10 09:03 PM | Reply

Those shoes are like something out of a dream, I really must say you have a great collection of flats, too enviable to say.
This outfit looks the shizz, I like to repeat outfits once in a while especially if its something I enjoyed wearing :)

K-Line | 2008-04-10 09:54 PM | Reply

Oooh, this is like a spooky seance shoot. Love the atmosphere! And where did you get those shoes??

yulanda replied to Sabrina | 2008-04-10 10:15 PM | Reply

Thanks :) I keep all my old photos, and yes, sometimes I look back to see what I wore and how/if I can improve on it or whatnot.

yulanda replied to Tanya | 2008-04-10 10:20 PM | Reply

Thank you. Sometimes I wonder if I don't like repeating outfits is so I'll have new photos to post. haha.

yulanda replied to K-Line | 2008-04-10 10:25 PM | Reply

Thanks! I wasn't sure what I was going for in these photos, but I can see the séance thing going on here (maybe I was having one...hmm!). I spotted the candle a week ago when my mom was cleaning out the storage room and wanted to use it (plus I wanted to work more with low light situations).

The shoes were bought in Hong Kong about four years ago. I paid a little over $10 CAD for them. but they're not good for all day walking.

fruchtzwerg | 2008-04-11 01:49 AM | Reply

fantastic pictures and your outfit is so great, although it might be older but for me it's timeless. Great! I really like the candle light atmosphere in your pics, very warm vibe.

yulanda replied to fruchtzwerg | 2008-04-11 03:29 AM | Reply

Thanks! I actually have this outfit posted on Style Diary way back in the day.

monaka | 2008-04-11 08:54 AM | Reply

i like your new haircut. your hair is really long. im growing mine but it is slow process (even though i eat a lot of seaweed).

i think playing with different outfits improves your creativity. not only in clothing but also in composition.

Anna Pope | 2008-04-11 12:35 PM | Reply

Those shoes are so pretty, actually the entire outfit is so so pretty, from the shoes to the ribbon. And I have to say I am in love with the sheep pattern shirt, it's really too cute for words :)

yulanda replied to monaka | 2008-04-11 07:38 PM | Reply

Thank you. I haven't had hair this long since I was around seventeen. How long is your hair now?

yulanda replied to Anna Pope | 2008-04-11 07:39 PM | Reply

Thanks :) I kept looking at the sheep shirt at the store for months before finally buying it. I was hoping it would go on sale but it never did before I left Hong Kong.

Jill | 2008-04-11 09:58 PM | Reply

Those fish flats are basically the best things to have graced my eyes in a while. I love them. Sweet pieces and sweeter outfit.

yulanda replied to Jill | 2008-04-12 01:42 AM | Reply

These flats always seem to elicit a positive response. thanks!

Fashion Tidbits | 2008-04-12 10:13 AM | Reply

very cute fish! are you a pisces?

yulanda replied to Fashion Tidbits | 2008-04-12 07:59 PM | Reply

thanks! Nope, I'm a capricorn.

miss woo | 2008-04-14 04:52 PM | Reply

This is one of my favourites! The fish shoes are fab!

mh. | 2008-04-14 09:03 PM | Reply

Hello! I added your blog to my personal contact list. :] I absolutely love your shoes.

yulanda replied to miss woo | 2008-04-15 12:32 AM | Reply

thank you :)

yulanda replied to mh. | 2008-04-15 12:35 AM | Reply

Thanks for linking me :)

ambika | 2008-04-16 02:42 PM | Reply

Just adding to the shoe love :) They're amazing.

yulanda replied to ambika | 2008-04-16 05:04 PM | Reply

thanks :)

Sarah | 2008-04-19 11:09 PM | Reply

Your photos are getting very dramatic and interesting.

yulanda replied to Sarah | 2008-04-20 04:11 PM | Reply

thanks..