Everything I'm wearing today is thrifted. Well, minus the shoes. Part of the student life budget is to make-do with what you have, but I have no qualms with such limitations. It's only opened my mind and allowed me to be a bit more creative with what I can put together. Today, I'm wearing some thrifted trousers. I love trousers but have always feared that the cut would be hard to pull off (especially with my mother-bearing hips).

And, this is where I mention one of my favourite designers, Alber Elbaz. I chuckle with joy each time I see him walking out at the closing of each of his shows. He's always wearing his signature trousers, generously fit and cuffed at the ankles, and an exaggerated bow tie. Pictures of his beautiful pieces make me swoon every time, but it's the picture of him at the end that I immediately deem as a favourite. I guess Alber and his collections are a bit of an inspiration for this little outfit--cuffed trousers, a slouchy silk top, an eggshell blue leather bag, and a bow sash. I hope Alber would approve!

P.S. I still have two of my DIY pieces to mail out to the winners. I'm in the works of acquiring boxes and proper packaging for them. Patience shall be rewarded with goodies.

My mom gave me this vintage silk blouse and I love it to pieces. The blouse has delicate little punch-outs and is sprinkled with pearl and bead accents. This all brings me to realize how the quality of present day clothing feels so compromised. I can buy an H&M blouse and upon one wear the stitches are already coming loose. Quality and quantity are inversely related.

So here's me being a complete fool. I went for a creamy palette today which I found very suitable for the autumn-tinged air. Honestly, I can't wait for Fall and Winter. I'm ready to break out the heavier and grungier stuff (spikes, leather, chunky boots, oversized scarves, layers, and dramatic lace and velvet).

P.S. The blog is in design transition. As you may have also noticed, I'm going to stick with the straightforward Phosphene instead. I came up with Phosphene Fashion when I was way too young and when alliteration seemed cool. A renovation is in store.

One of my best friends gave me this blue Uniqlo dress shirt. She told me with a slightly exasperated tone, “you always wear black.” I believe that was her hint to me to incorporate more of the colour spectrum into my wardrobe. Of course, I’ve failed her and wore this today with black leather pants, a black silk sash, black bow hairband and black clutch. Sorry hun, I really did try.

Cute little story follows:

So I wore this on my way for a morning cup of coffee. It was pouring but undeniably beautiful out. The lighting was nice so I asked the boyf to snap a few before leaving. I opened the door and jumped into the rain. He then closed the door behind me and started snapping photos from inside through the window. Oh man, cracked me up! People walking by seriously thought I was off the rocker jumping around in the rain by myself. RAIN IS FUN.

I've been busy to tears lately so please do pardon the eye bags and the overall disheveled demeanor. On the plus side, the air was wondrous today. Yes, even the polluted city air. I breathed it all in. Don't be surprised if I wake up tomorrow with Black Lung.

I picked up this top at H&M after being blown away by the sunset and ocean print. I threw on some orange socks to bring out the orange in the shirt and topped it all off with my DIY spiked bag. OK, now I promise to go get some sleep. Zzz.