-Malaika Get Inspired! Learn, Love & Live Your Dreams: 2011

Wishful Thinking...Gucci Pumps, Gucci Coat, Gucci Briefcase

layering linen-yellow with red silk

Mixing Crushed Velvet with Flower Patterns

Mixing crushed velvet blazer and silk flower dress was an effortless choice for me today. The blazer is thick enough to keep me warm and the flowing dress gives me the illusion of summertime fun. I like to mix colors and fabrics when it's least expected...Stay Tuned In for the Red DIY Faux Fur, Best malaika

Black Italian Leather Jacket+ Blue Blouse with Royal Ruffles

The weather in Los Angeles can be moody through out the day so I layered the faux fur vest over the leather jacket, under the jacket and over the blouse. If you're anything like me it's all about the details e.g., the white stitching in the black leather jacket, the royal ruffles in the blue blouse and the subtle squared lines in the faux fur. Stay Tuned In for the Red DIY Faux Fur Vest, Best Malaika

Favorite Fall Accessory: The DIY: Faux Fur

This Faux Fur is definitely my Fall Favorite. In Monday's post I wore as a vest over a flower dress. Today, worn as a soft luxurious stole with my favorite pants suit and Lamb heels. I really needed the fur today because it was really cold and windy in Los Angeles. Stay Tuned-In, Best Malaika

DIY: Faux Fur Vest + Gold Metallic Belt + Flower Dress + Suede Riding Boots

DIY Faux Fur Vest is quite simple.

Take 2 pieces of faux fur equal measurements in length and width depending on the your shoulder length. Turn pieces inside out.
Take 2 gold safety pins and fasten 1 inch from outer corners and Voila!
Flip to faux fir side, pull over your head, cinch with a glamourous belt and you look like a million bucks.

Copper Leather Jacket and Red Turban, Oh My!

After a quick 4 mile run this morning, I grabbed my vintage copper leather jacket with red turban and I rushed over to the Los Angeles County Museum to meet up with my best friend. We did a little shopping at the bookstore. I got a couple art books on-sale and with Javier's membership, we got an additional 30% off. Then off to the Spanish colonial exhibit, took some photos by the lamp posts, wrapped with a glass of red wine as we caught up on each others lives. Always a great time with friends. Stay Tuned In-Best, Malaika

Happy Thanksgiving! Friends, Family & Food- I am Grateful!

Today was a great day complete with great company and delicious food. This year we gathered at my friend Portia's place, she recently bought an insanely huge grill so we put any and everything we could find on the grill. We had lots of side dishes and yummy deserts. It was very relaxing and looking forward to next year. How was your Thanksgiving celebration? Stay Tuned In-Best Malaika

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana High-Heels

I bought these Vintage Dolce & Gabbana heels at Decades II: A Unique Vintage Shop here on Melrose Ave. where they have a bi-annual shoe sale. Animal hair- Leopard mixed with a silver metallic mirrored finish lined with studs.

At first I thought what an odd combination then I tried to imagine what inspired the duo designers to create such a beautiful piece of art. Nonetheless I was inspired to be odd and now they are one of my favorites pairs of shoes.
Stay Tuned In, Best Malaika

Vintage Leather Trench with River Pearls

I found this Vintage Leather Trench Coat in Minnesota last summer while visiting my sister. Sometimes I'm amazed at the treasures I find especially when it fits like a glove. It's as if this coat was waiting for me to take her home. The Hat! Well let's just say vintage shopping in Paris is like having multiple orgasms without the vibrator. I lived in Paris a few years ago and I can truly say it was heaven on earth. Living in Paris has definitely influenced my style hence the complete look.

my outfit is like a walking atlas, vintage hat- Paris France, Gianni leather bag- Capri Italy, vintage coat- bought in Minnesota, zara pants- Los Angeles, gold chandelier earrings- Madrid Spain (gift from Javier), Oniss watch -Paris, Pearls and Mea Shadow heels online and let's not forget the Versace for H&M shopping bag doubled as my lunch bag.
Stay Tuned In-Best, Malaika

The Black Blazer and Vintage Scarf: My Fall Staples

Fall is definitely here, even in Los Angeles. I'm feeling very moody these days and my mood definitely affects my style. I reached for the staples, the favorites and whatever is comfortable. So today I wore the black satin tailored blazer I bought in Milan from H&M in the fall of 2007 paired with a vintage chocolate colored silk scarf and gold stripes, palazzo pants (comfortable) and Sam Edelman pewter colored booties with mirrored heel (myfavorite). Black Blazer, Vintage Scarf & Sam Edelman Booties are definitely my Fall staples.
Stay Tuned In-Best, Malaika