ON THE ROAD

 Nice weather, breath taking views and an empty road!  What else can I ask for?  surely you will be tempted to have your shot taken too.  These pics were taken at La Cresta community at Murrieta vicinity during my little photowalk session.  Usually, I try to wear flats for photowalk sessions especially when I know it involves a lot of walking.  However, this was an exemption because I was mostly in a car and I just got off it whenever I needed to take a pic.

WHAT I WORE:

cold shoulder from ZARA

black vest from WALMART (I got it for 5 dollars.  It was on clearance sale.)

culottes pants from H&M

black buckled boots from H&M

eyewear from MIUMIU

MURRIETA HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN

quaint house

old chapel

the blue house

gorgeous street

and peaceful too

Murrieta is one of the twin cities (the other one being Temecula) in South California.  It may not be as famous as Los Angeles or San Diego but honestly, I love it more here (whether Temecula, Wildomar or Murrieta) than LA or San Diego.  The city has its own charm and did remind me of Oak Park in Chicago where the quaint houses are and trees lined up both sides of the street.  I love it even more that they are able to preserve a part of their city history.  If you are into a quiet suburban life but still close to the city and amenities, then surely you will enjoy Murrieta.  Picturesque views are just everywhere, whether you are driving or just taking a leisure walk.

looks like a French Provence house

quiet and simple life

red house

SIDEWALK MUSINGS AT SOCAL

Hooray! I am back after about 2 months of absence in the blogging world.  The last time I published a blog post was the night before I left for sunny California.  Sorry but I've been quite busy for a while;  doing "tourist" stuffs while in America and then catching up with work when I got back here in Guangzhou.  So here is the first of the many series from my recent US trip and I will bring you to quite a number of cities and of course, a whole lotta OOTDs.  

These pics were taken a few days after  I arrived in Wildomar, California and honestly, these were the days when I was still a bit jet lagged from the trip and the time zone difference.  California is really beautiful and those clouds and blue skies almost seem too good to be true.  Everything was so blue!  Weather was a bit chilly though, I had to wear a jumper under a leather jacket to keep me warm.  But it was nothing I couldn't handle.

WHAT I WORE:

gray jumper from H&M

black biker jacket from a Chinese online store

charcoal gray jogger pants from H&M

Pandora sling bag from Givenchy

eyewear from Miniso

knee high boots from Bootsies

The Amanda de Cadenet collection at Warby Parker

Being mostly a night owl and an architect, I have spent countless sleepless nights labouring over designs and drawings thereby usually causing severe consequences for me on the next morning. Intense sunlight makes me all the more sleepy and grotesque under-eye circles just won't cut it for presentation meetings.  This is why a pair of sunglasses is actually a necessity for me.  It is more than a fashion statement; it helps me cope with the dreaded aftermath of a sleep deprived night.

But of course, having a stylish eyewear is a major plus for me.  This is where the Amanda de Cadenet eyewear collaboration with Warby Parker comes in.  And yes, you read it right people - Amanda de Cadenet, the multi-talented TV personality who heads her own production company as well as writes, directs, creates and hosts TV and online shows, have teamed up with Warby Parker to come up with a drool worthy frame collection of spectacles and sunglasses.  This is also Warby Parker's way of supporting Amanda in her latest venture, #girlgaze which I  am all for as well especially since I am into photography.  #girlgaze is a multi-media digital community that acts as a platform and showcase the ways in which girls see the world.

The eyewear frame collection is comprised of Silvan and Ella, and come in both optical and sunwear versions.  Both are crafted in cellulose acetate and are named after Amanda's twins.

Ella is an optical frame that comes in a jet black color, adorned with bold gold accents on the frame's temple. Amanda's daughter Ella chose the black frames hence the name.  The frames evoke a classic crisp look, perfect for that modern preppy style.  The jet black color, coupled with the gold accents, contributes to the overall elegance and sophistication of the frame thereby making it appropriate for my business meetings, client presentations and the likes.  More so, black has always been a very versatile hue, and this frame easily transcends from being a very "serious style" eyewear into a more "casual look" accessory.  Whatever your style preference is , surely, this frame will fit in every way.

Silvan, which was name after Amanda's son, comes in peony which is the signature pink colour of #girlgaze.  It can be an optical frame or can come with the silver reflective lens as sunglasses.  I am particularly fond of the youthfulness and vivacity of this frame.  The quirky colour and style are reminiscent of those ultra chic retro-modern eyewear.   Those pair of reflective silver lenses just make the look even more neoteric and upbeat. The frame's style and colour reflect a certain creative lifestyle.  I can see myself pairing this with a very artsy outfit while checking out an art district and street artists' works.

The collection comes out today and each frames start at $95.  And the best part that I like with Warby Parker is that with every  eyewear that is purchased, a pair is also given to someone in need through their partnership with non profit organisations like VisionSpring. Buying a high quality eyewear at a decent price has never been easier and being able to help at the same time is just simply awesome, isn't it?  

So come on and grab a pair at their website or their retail locations all over US.  It will be a purchase you'll surely won't regret.