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Shop early spring

Ma Petite Chou — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:03:30 +0000

I don’t know what it is about this winter that just makes me so tired of it. It’s not like it’s been an horribly cold one, but it just feels like an endless one. Maybe because I can’t wear any cute clothes because as you know I am preggers. But I can’t help but start shopping for spring already, which makes me feel I have something to look forward to after the baby comes. Luckily I shed baby weight relatively easily and fast, based on the experience I had the first time. What I’m loving for this spring is all the bright saturated colors I’m seeing, whether it being shoes, dresses, separates, or accessories. Really love it.

First Class Vamp Lime Green Bodysuit $40

Muralist Orange and Pink Top $32

Collective Concepts All Atwitter Coral Print Top $52

Cooling Effect Cutout Aqua Dress $50

Blaque Label Aeriform Strapless Coral Dress $128

Honey Buns Yellow High-Waisted Shorts $37

Shoe Republic LA Prime Blue & Green Platform Sandals $45

Shoe Republic LA Chic Blue Strappy T Strap Platform Heels $45

Metamorphosis Turquoise and Gold Cuff $23

Is it wedge sandal season yet?

Ma Petite Chou — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:23 +0000

This is one reason that I need a tropical vacation right now just so I can wear pretty wedge sandals. Love these wedge sandals.

Brian Atwood ‘Ariane’ Espadrille Wedge Sandal $643.00

Charlotte Olympia ‘Miranda’ Wedge Sandal $895.00

Prada Wood Bottom Wedge Sandal $890

Prada ‘Baroque’ Wedge Sandal $790

VC Signature ‘Lene’ Sandal (Nordstrom Exclusive) $225

Naya ‘Eternal’ Sandal $144.95

MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Fallyn’ Sandal $164.95

Elie Tahari ‘Lynette’ Wedge Sandal $348.00

Neon is what the winter needs!

Ma Petite Chou — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:20:30 +0000

This winter has been pretty miserable for me. I’ve been plagued by one cold after another for 3 months now. And I can’t take any cold drugs because I’m pregnant with baby #2 (hence no outfit posts for a long time). I’m pretty much in a funk fashion wise. I’ve just been living in roomy sweater dresses. Not that I’ve stopped shopping, I just can’t wear any of the stuff I recently bought. I can’t wait till the baby pops out in June. So anyway, neon colors are such a big trend this year, and I especially love it that it’s popping up everywhere in the winter as opposed to warmer weather, which totally helps with brightening one’s gloomy wintery day. This is exactly what I need. Both colors are gorgeous. I think the forgiving shape can carry me through the next few months.

Sparkle & Fade Perimeter Dress $69

Sparkles

Ma Petite Chou — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:56:38 +0000

Brooke Sequin Dress $68

Nikki Sequin Dress – Turquoise $88

Animalistic Sequin Dress $78

Ombre Sparkle Dress $68

Luxor Sequin Dress $58

Icy Sequin Dress $88

Candy-colored bags

Ma Petite Chou — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:30:47 +0000

Granted that these might be a bit too young for me, but I still love these candy-colored bags. They are just adorable. I think the younger ladies in my family would love to have one for Christmas.

Patchwork Promise Color Block Clutch $31

Candy Tin Brown and Red Handbag $37

Delish-Us Stripe Purse $33

Frondescence Red and Black Purse $32

Pastry Case Pink and Grey Clutch $37

Lemon Meringue Pie Yellow Clutch $37

Jewel tone

Ma Petite Chou — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:55:33 +0000

The jewel tones always come out to play in the winter. I adore these easy-to-wear pieces from New York & Co. They can be effortlessly incorporated into your everyday wardrobe.

Pleated Ruffle Two-in-One Cardigan $54.95

Silky Side-Tie Blouse $36.95

Full Collar Belted Coat ~~$149.95~~ $104.96

City Knit Luxe Draped Pencil Skirt $34.95

Rose & Ruffles Silky Blouse ~~$42.95~~ $21.47

Dramatic Pleated Strapless Dress ~~$79.95~~ $39.97

Gem-Toned Fedora with Ribbon $24.95

Glitter Ballerina Flat with Bow $32.95

Going out in glitter

Ma Petite Chou — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:32:33 +0000

Kimchi Blue Suede Platform Heel $69

Kimchi Blue Platform Pump $69

Kimchi Blue Floral Etch Lush Pouch $29

Deux Lux Sequin Laptop Case $39

Canteen Box Clutch $39

Grace Hats Lurex Bow Beret $32

Kimchi Blue Geo Beaded Belt $39

UO Mesh Fringe Necklace $29

Rhinestone Bib Necklace $48

Laid-back

Ma Petite Chou — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:07:29 +0000

I see a laid-back trend this fall, lots of cozy sweaters (how many of you have got the bright sweater from Zara?), thin pull-overs for layering, oversize cardigans and coats and stretch skinny jeans, like these pieces that I’m coveting.

Ellery Big Pappie Coat $1,800

JNBY Cardigan Sweater with Oversized Collar $495

C&C California Plaid Henley Shirt $118

Ami Dans La Rue Crew Neck Sweater $246

Thakoon Striped Crew Neck Sweater $490

Alexander Wang Sheer Chunky Crew Neck Sweater $550

Madewell Striped Angora Crewneck $78

Splendid Pocket Blouse $88

Missoni Gradient Scarf $198

Patterson J. Kincaid Angela Fur Trim Parka / Vest $298

Frye Engineer 12R Boots $298

Levi’s Vintage Clothing 606 Skinny Jeans $225

Backpacks never looked this good!

Ma Petite Chou — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:47:21 +0000

The Anya Hindmarch one is my favorite. And the Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy one a close second. Both for very clean lines and smooth front. So they don’t look bulky from the side.

Anya Hindmarch Maxi Zip Backpack $795

Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Nylon Backpack $228

Madewell Railway Rucksack $235

Club Monaco Becky Backpack $198

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Backpack $188

Adia Kibur Pearl & Jewel Bracelet Set

Ma Petite Chou — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:45:52 +0000

Adia Kibur Pearl & Jewel Bracelet Set $45. Love this bracelet set! The faux-pearls, pyramid studs, and crystals work so well together.