Back to Basics

I know... it is indeed a beach bag but hey, it's stylish, right?

Outfit details

Bustier dress - American Eagle, Gift from EM
Wide leather and raffia belt - Banana Republic
Short sleeve cardi - Banana Republic
Striped beach bag - Chapters Indigo
Men's gold watch - Michael Kors, Gift from Sissy
Studded suede wedges - Ireland, Gift from Pearl

What and Where

Sometimes, you just have to remove all the fluff and get back to basics! You may or may not know this but when J and I first started Twenty York Street not too long ago, we used to sneak out during my coffee breaks (sometimes during lunch) and shoot my outfit of the day. We'd barely have 15 minutes so we literally shoot for 5 minutes or less most of the time.

Styled by the brilliant Pino: One of my favourite shots of the day.

It came to a point however that Twenty York Street has became something we hope but not expect it to be. At least not during such a period of time. But it did grow and boy, grow it did! We've been so busy in the last several months doing editorial/portfolio photoshoots, working with fashion designers, covering fashion and lifestyle events (I knooow... I will tell you more about this soon!) that we actually now have to schedule our shoots otherwise, you'll never see any of my OOTD.

Gold and teal earrings, gift from my Bestie Pearl.

This time, J and both decided to just wing it like we used to, shoot in 5 minutes or less like we did before and in the end, upload the photos straight to the blog. No edits, no boob job, no botox.

Old School.

The way we were before...

So what do you think?
Too bad there is no 'LIKE' button here as I'm sure you would sooo hit that thang!

15 comments:

Curves Ahead lifestyle blogger said...: you look amazing !!! lost for words just perfect; July 27, 2011 at 3:34 a.m.
Anastasia from Natbeesfashion said...: I love your shoes!!!!
x
Anastasia; July 27, 2011 at 4:26 a.m.
Andrea said...: love the shoes :); July 27, 2011 at 8:37 a.m.
Sydney's Fashion Diary said...: Love those photos, ML. My favorite is the one you lay on the bench =); July 27, 2011 at 8:57 a.m.
Precious Henshaw said...: Lovely dress, shoes, and jewelry!!

joie-de-vie-blog.blogspot.com; July 27, 2011 at 9:15 a.m.
www.timetochange.over-blog.com said...: So sweet!
I am totally digging the bag! Great choice!; July 27, 2011 at 10:35 a.m.
K A T H L E E N said...: your shoes are fabulous!; July 27, 2011 at 11:45 a.m.
Unknown said...: heee! I love both styles, but I always love you and J running out on break to snap quick photos ;); July 27, 2011 at 12:11 p.m.
Rosa Tang said...: super cute. i wish vancouver had hot weather so i could be wearing summer dresses like you! xox
♡, Rosa T.; July 27, 2011 at 1:24 p.m.
sugar sugar said...: love the outfits ML! :) i think you can get away with the beach bag anytime of the year. :P; July 27, 2011 at 3:03 p.m.
Oh to Be a Muse said...: that bustier bag is wonderful and i love that beach bag too!; July 27, 2011 at 3:58 p.m.
Melissa said...: I miss your OOTD posts so very much, and I miss you!; July 27, 2011 at 5:29 p.m.
The Purse-a-holic said...: Your bag is so summer ready, love a big tote, and your wedges are cute!; July 27, 2011 at 9:58 p.m.
Unknown said...: Gorgeous from head to toe! Love your pictures and OMG your wedges are to die for.

<3 Marina
Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle; July 28, 2011 at 6:22 p.m.
Bre said...: I would so hit the like button. Those shoes are hot hot hot! I love the photo of you laying on the bench. Very pretty.
Cheers,
Bre; July 31, 2011 at 12:18 p.m.