~beach~

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i took a stroll by the beach this past weekend and accidentally got a sunburn, ouch! have you been to the beach yet?

~swimsuits~

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i got these three swimsuits last summer for my trip to lovely greece - which one is your favorite? and this year, i'm eyeing the following pieces. btw, my friend (who will hopefully be doing an upcoming guest post!) just purchased the first purple polka-dotted one from j. crew and loves it =)

~leather jacket~

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what do you guys think about the color and style of this gray leather jacket? ^.^

~black lace dress~

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dress: express

tights: bcbg

shoes: ann taylor

i got this black lace overlay dress about a month ago for my birthday, and here are some photos of it on the model and worn on different days with and without a shrug. do you guys think this dress or the gray floral one from the post here is better? thanks =)

$50 H&M gift card giveaway!

to thank my readers, i am hosting my first giveaway - the prize is a $50 gift card to H&M! the giveaway is open internationally, will end on May 16, 2011 at 12AM PST, and the winner will be selected using the random number generator at random.org.

~how to enter the contest~
mandatory rules: (+1 entry)
1) follow my blog publicly through google friend connect (GFC)
2) leave a comment below providing your GFC username and email address for winner notification

bonus entries: (please leave separate comment for each entry)

1) post about this giveaway on facebook and/or your blog, and share the link (+2 entries for each post)
2) add i love mochi to your blogroll, and leave link to your blog (+1 entry)
3) tell me about your favorite H&M item (+1 entry)
4) which is your favorite outfit that i've posted? =) (+1 entry)

thanks everyone, and happy shopping!

~floral print dress~

dress: express

necklace: gifted

shoes: dsw

i recently purchased this dress, and love the soft silky fabric and the gray floral print. now i just need an occasion to wear it not in my building's hallway, where i blend in with the carpet, lol.

~nostalgia~

i haven't posted in so long because i'm in the process of renovating and moving into a new condo, but here is a photo from when my college friends and i had a blast performing a japanese fan dance at a hanami party =)

~red plaid shoes~

sweater vest: ann taylor

tshirt: forever 21

skirt: old navy

shoes: rocket dog

i heart these shoes, since plaid is adorable! i also have several pairs of plaid knee-high socks that i'm trying to think of outfits for =) suggestions?

~blue shorts~

top: banana republic

shorts: forever 21

tights: bcbg

shoes: michael kors

purse: gifted 

going out dancing is always fun, especially when the weather is warm and i'm wearing bright blue shorts =)

~friend post time~

ta da...it's friend post time with lovely min! everyone is welcome to guest post, so just drop me a comment if you're interested :)

Top: H&M
Skirt: Gap
Strappy heels: Daphne (I picked these up on a previous trip to Shanghai)
Earrings: Claire's Accessories
Makeup: Bare Escentuals

Isn't Mochi's style gorgeous???  I wanted to share my most recent clubbing outfit with you....  I adore unique tops - classy yet out of the ordinary enough to be interesting.  I was visiting Pennsylvania last month and decided to take full advantage of the tax-free shopping there and picked up this nautical-inspired top from H&M.  It is so versatile - you can wear it casually, pairing it with a pair of white pants and pumps, yet it's flirty enough to be worn on a night out.  For this outfit I've paired it with a beige jean skirt and strappy black heels.  Although you can't see it, I completed the look with gold and dark purple eyeshadow.  For the earlier part of the evening I also added a beige flower clip in my hair, but decided to take it off once the dancing started. 

I have also included pictures of my friends because at the end of the day, as great as the outfit may be, it's really about enjoying great company and creating new memories.

So, what do you think?

~silk shirt~

shirt: express

necklace: express

skirt: banana republic

shoes: ann taylor

thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! silk is nice to the touch, and is a useful addition to any business casual wardrobe. what are your favorite fabrics? =)

~boston~

i was lucky enough to celebrate my birthday with some of my best friends in boston this past weekend. we had a blast at finale desserterie in park plaza and then gypsy bar afterward! i miss everyone already =)