Yesterday was the official start of the Year of the Snake. I love Chinese NY since it's my cultural heritage and always brings back happy childhood memories. Some of the fun things about the NY is celebrating with loved ones, lighting firecrackers, eating sweets, receiving a red envelope with $$$ (I don't receive them any more since I have a child). May you have a healthy & prosperous year of the snake!
Red is the color of prosperity & happiness. In honor of my heritage, I am wearing red today. And since it's almost Valentine....maybe for that too.
BTW, did anyone stop by Target yesterday to pick up the new Prabal Gurung collection? I did not have a chance to stop at store but did order a couple items online. I can't wait to receive it. If you were able to buy some pieces at the store, I would love to hear your feedback on the quality/cut of the collection.
I am so tired as I am writing this. I have been sick all week and at a work conference (not a fun combo). Than we decided to go to California Adventure on Sunday afternoon and came home and watched the Grammys. What a great show! I did not have a chance to watch it all yet so I can't say what's performance is my favorite yet. What was your favorite performance?
Outfit Details:
White House Black Market Dress - Similar
Soma Cami Bra - Same
NameJewelerySpot.com Monogram Necklace - Same
The Limited Belt - Similar
Stella & Dot Chantilly Lace Cuff - Same
White House Black Market Polka Dot Tights - Similar
Ann Taylor Booties - Same in Black
Tory Burch Bombe Tote - Same
Hi Alice. I had fun reading this and learning more about Chinese New Year. You look beautiful in Red & I like it with the touches of Cognac. I own those same tights and I love them. =)
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Have a Great New Week, Ada. =)
Hope you & Vivian are doing well! As always, thank you for the feature!
DeleteYou look gorgeous in red! I hope you feel better soon :) I loved the Grammys, by the way.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tara. I am about 75% so I am almost there. I can't wait to finish watch the Grammys.
DeleteHappy New Year dear. You're ravishing in that red!!! Super awesome!!!
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Thank you so much Bhushavali :)
DeleteYou look gorgeous in this bright red. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMy brother in law is Chinese and loves this time of year. He's very superstitious too and does all these little ritual things to his house around this time as well. I can't even remember them all!
Yes the Chinese culture is very rooted with traditions/superstitions. There are food that you are suppose to eat to bring health & prosperity. I remember my mom cleaned like a mad woman the week before new years to make sure all the bad spirits are away. Then on New Years' we weren't allow to wash our hair because we would wash away all the good luck! I am a bad Chinese, i did neither of these things and don't really follow any of the traditions.
DeleteSorry you've been sick - but you look fab in this bright dress. Happy new year! And feel better soon. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThank you Patti - I am almost there - if only I could stay home from work and relax for a couple days. But then my work would pile up so I rather just suck it up and go to work.
DeleteTake care of yourself. I love your wonderful red dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marla! This nasty cold/flu is being passed around at my son's day care and also everyone at the office.
DeleteMy manager is Chinese/American and she always brings in some goodies for us on Chinese New Year :-) I didn't shop the Prabal Gurung collection .. but may look online to see if anything is left. I didn't really like the clothing, but loved some of the jewelery.
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I live in a community where there are a lot of Asian markets but I never go to them. These special times of the year, I wished my mom lived closed so she can pick out off the yummy goodies for me. I am so lost when I go to the Asian markets. Enjoy those treats!
DeleteHope you had a great new year! I love you in this red dress! I didn't make it into target, but like you, I did order a couple of things online! :)
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Happy New Year to you too Yi-chia! Can't wait to see what you ordered!
Delete恭禧發財! Hope you had a wonderful new year, and I love your red dress. =)
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Thank you Amber! Do you speak Chinese? I know you speak quite a bit of languages. So sad but I have no idea what that says! I am assuming it says Happy New Year :) And how do you type in the Chinese characters?
DeleteAlice, thank you so much for this informative intro. I was wondering what asian background you have, thought thai but its chinese :-). Hope you had a happy new year with your family and did some of the traditions :-)
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Thanks Ani - it's funny whenever I am at an Asian ethnic place, they assume I am that nationality. Whenever I go to get my nails done (which is rarely), they always assume I am Vietnamese. I would love to learn more about your German culture too! We are suppose to be visiting Germany later this year so I really need to make sure I read up.
Deletelove the red dress paired with the cute little booties! xo
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Thank you Steph :)
DeleteHappy new year Alice! I don't get hong bao anymore.....so tragic lol. Hope you feel better soon. Ok so 40 degrees in peep toe pumps u were freezing? That is my cut off for peep to shoes, 50 for sandals....lol
ReplyDeleteYes I miss those hong bao days! You are too funny that you have a cutoff degree for peep toe. I felt like such a wimp since it was only a 100 yards of walking outdoors & I was freezing!
DeleteYou are always so pretty in your outfits! I love the Tory bag :)
ReplyDeleteYou are too sweet Rebecca!
DeleteHappy New Year, Alice!
ReplyDeleteYou're a snake? I'm a rat! Yuk! :)
Thanks Jeannie! I am a rat too :)
DeleteYour dress looks really amazing! Happy New Year!
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Thanks Gina - it's an oldie but goodie :)
DeleteThis dress is very flattering on you - love the fit and color!
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DeleteKONG HEI FAT CHOY my dear Alice.....love the LRD!!!
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Thanks Rebecca! I think every gal needs a LRD :)
DeleteHappy New Year! So glad to see bloggers on here that celebrate the holiday too :)
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Happy New Year to too Caitlin!
DeleteHappy Chinese New Year! I totally forgot to wear red on Sunday and was kicking myself afterwards... this dress looks great on you!
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Happy New Year to you too Alison :)
DeleteYou look beautiful in your holiday red, for both days! I remember wrapping silver half-dollars in red ribbon for the children of family friends, the Chungs. I was crushed when I found out that I didn't get to go to the party when I knew the kids would be there!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you've been ill ... hope you recover very soon.
My husband and I got up at 5:30 am to dress and drive the 40 miles to the Prabal Guruang/Target collaboration. We were there in time for me to grab sizes and try on, but by the time I got out of the dressing room there were lots of 20-somethings milling around and grabbing sizes. Unfortunately, our little country store only had a couple of the items I originally wanted, but I managed to find two sleeveless tops, a dress to wear later,and floral long sleeved t-shirt to wear now. My husband actually found a pair of fabric, pointy-toe stillettos in the abrstracted stripe print Gurung features. I'll wear them all summer, and mix and match them with prints and solids. He's a peach, my Huz. Really, they're the best things I bought, those shoes!
You & your hubby are dedicated shoppers! I am not so sure I would wake up so early and drive so far. I think reading your comment has totally made me realize I take living in the city for granted. I have at least 4 Targets that I know of that's less than 10 miles from where I live.
DeleteI ordered those heels you are describing and can't wait to get it. They look so pretty online!
Happy New Year! Lovely outfit.
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DeleteSuch a perfect look in preparation for Valentine's Day! You look lovely! Unfortunately I couldn't get my hands on any Prabal Gurung pieces but can't wait to see what you picked up. Hope you are feeling better really soon!
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Thank you so much Jenny :)
Deleteyour red dress is so cute! happy chinese new year! i have a couple of blog readers that were celebrating. i didn't have a chance to shop prabal gurung's collection. i wanted a pair of sandals from the collection. last year i participated in jason wu's target collection (it was an experience) hahaha
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Happy New Year to you too Kim! I can't imagine heading to the store when they launch these collections ....I am sure it's a mad house.
DeleteHappy New Year Alice:)! May it be a happy, healthy, and prosperous one! This lady in red is looking beautiful:))!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too Rita! Hope you are having a great week!
DeleteI am just in love with your dress! red look great on you!
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Thank you so much Sara :)
DeleteBeautiful red dress! You lovely in it Alice!
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Thank you Andy :)
DeleteThat tote is so gorgeous!
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