Rockin’ the Dots for Minnie’s Walk of Fame Star

January is always a great month for me because…

1. BIRTHDAY MONTH! and

2. It’s a month devoted to Minnie and rockin’ the dots!

dress: Realisation Par, jacket: Zara, purse: Coach, shoes: Converse

But this is post is going to be about Minnie (and some Minnie inspired outfits), not my birthday shenannigans. 😉 In fact, Minnie had a “facebook worthy” life event when she received her star on the walk of fame earlier this month! And honestly, it’s about time!

Mickey got his star back in 1978, but Minnie was only nominated for her own star just a few years ago. And in the wake of the #TimesUp movement, I’m sure the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce felt pressure and saw the perfect opportunity to show support. More about how Minnie had to wait 40 years before getting her star here!

And I’ll be honest, I tend to choose Mickey over Minnie; especially when it comes to merch and disney fashion. And that’s usually because I find Minnie to be a little too girly for me. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got love for Minnie and everything she’s done. But when it comes to girly, I’ve mentioned in previous posts how I tend to shy away from it. When you’re a short asian and look “doll-like” in girly clothes, people tend to treat you more like a child rather than an adult.

jeans: Siwy, purse: Danielle Nicole, shirt: Harajuku, tank: LF, sunglasses: QUAY

Should I let the way others treat me deter me from wearing girly clothes? Absolutely not. But the other part of wearing less girly clothes is to limit the amount of defense I have play. If I encounter someone who starts treating me like a child, all of the sudden I have to make my case on why they should treat me like, I don’t know, a grown adult?! Yes, I have a major sweet tooth, hate going to sleep when I’m told to, and I like Disney. But that means I’m a child at heart, not an actual child.

But let’s get back to Minnie. I’m so glad Minnie finally got her star!⭐️ It was long overdue and just highlights how far behind we were in recognizing the gender disparity between Minnie and Mickey. So instead of just rockin’ the dots only in January, I’m going to try to let Minnie inspire more of my Disney outfits. Because the only thing better than representing this iconic fashionista is to shock strangers that dare treat me like a child.

ABW

5 Favorite 2017 Disney Collaborations

Disney Style, Musings, Style

san francisco golden gate bridge mickey mouse disney style It’s the last day of the year and instead of making a list of practical resolutions, like how I should save more money, I’m instead reminiscing on the all the ways I wanted to spend my money this past year – aka my five favorite 2017 Disney collaborations! There were so many great Disney collaborations that debuted this year, but I’ll mostly be focusing on apparel collabs because there’s no better way to show your Disney pride than to have it plastered all over your body. 😬

Coach x Disney

Last year, Coach released a special Mickey collection that sold out INSTANTLY. I went to a Coach store around 1pm the day it released and the store was literally down to it’s last few items for each style. So this year, Coach released another Mickey collaboration only in their outlet stores. The assortment was reminiscent of the original collection, but included a lot more styles and variety. You best believe I snatched up a bunch of the bags and maybe a jacket…or two. Well, one of the jackets was gifted to me, so that doesn’t count. But regardless, this was probably my favorite collaboration of the year. I wear those Coach x Disney bags so often and the jackets I’ll keep forever! mickey mouse disney style coach sugar cookie disney eats food

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UNIQLO x Olympia Le-Tan “Minnie Mouse Loves Dots”

Another collection I loved was the UNIQLO x Olympia Le-Tan “Minnie Mouse Loves Dots” collection. I’m usually more of a Mickey lover, but the Minnie graphics were too cute to pass up. I especially loved the embroidered details that tied all of the pieces together. I’ll admit, some of the shirts were too sweet for my taste, but I fell in love with the cropped tattoo-esque shirts with Minnie’s face and banners flanking each side of the collar. I loved it so much, I picked up both the black and red colorways. I also picked up a couple of the bags, but my favorite is probably the red structured Minnie bag. minnie mouse style uniqlo zara san francisco disney style

Arezzo

This one, I’m quite sad about because THEY ARE ONLY SOLD IN BRAZIL.😭😫 I was actually so close to snagging something from this collection thanks to a sweet friend that offered to pick it up for me. But I guess it wasn’t meant to be because my size was sold out in almost everything. Anyways, Arezzo is a Brazilian shoe brand that released a super diverse Mickey inspired collection. The range included espadrilles, classic pumps, and trendy slides. I especially wanted the yellow Mickey ear slides because they are perfect for a Mickey disneybound and add that great pop of color to everyday outfits. Hopefully, someone out in the world is re-selling theirs!🙏🏻

Cakeworthy

Cakeworthy released it’s first official licensed Disney collection earlier this fall and it is amazing. Cakeworthy always delivers the coolest Disney streetwear clothes around. Compared to many other small apparel businesses that create Disney-inspired clothes, Cakeworthy items always have that unique punk edge. I immediately loved the Neverland denim embroidered jacket and the novelty Mickey pizza bag. Both are a little out there, but super special pieces that can’t be found anywhere else. I’ve known the brains behind Cakeworthy for a few years now and they are amazing people. They always find that one thing that Disney fans want but doesn’t actually exist, and then make it into a reality. Their ability to identify the white space within the Disney apparel world is what puts them ahead of the rest. mickey mouse disney style true original 90 birthday levi's levi

Photo from Cakeworthy’s Disney Lookbook!

Pendleton

I know this one isn’t necessarily clothing, but I had to add it in after my boyfriend so thoughtfully gifted me the Pendleton Mickey wool blanket for Christmas! After seeing it as part of a Disney Style gift guide, I immediate knew I had to have it. They also released a few kids’ throws which are adorable for families with younger children. But for the adult that’s young at heart, the Mickey’s Salute throw is perfection. It’s the ideal mix of Pendleton’s classic geo patterns and old school Disney charm. And I am a total sucker for that timeless Mickey. If I ever end up not using it (stab me if that ever does happen though because that would be a heinous crime committed against this blanket), I love the idea of framing it and making it this huge piece of artwork to hang on the wall!

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So those are my top five favorite Disney collaborations from this year! There definitely was a huge number of Disney collections, but these were the few that I really coveted. And the fact that I had to narrow down my choices is exciting! Compared to 2016, I felt 2017 was the year many designers and companies finally realized that people love Disney and Disney products! Within the past few years, I think more people are finally comfortable showing their love for Disney in everyday life – namely in apparel!

I could be completely wrong on this, but I feel like Disney lovers would wear all their gear in the park or to some kind of Disney event, but that’s the only “acceptable” time to sport it. But nowadays, I walk around work and see other co-workers wearing their Star Wars sweater or a Mickey shirt and I get a little excited. I think we’re coming into an age of “Screw it. This is something I love, so I’m going to wear it.” And now more than ever, people are braver about showing off the things they love. And in terms of showing off Disney Style, I’m all for it.❤️

Cheers to a great 2018!🎉 And to more Disney collaborations!🐭

ABW

Rock the Dots

Disney Style, Food, Style

Since January is usually a birthday month in my books😉, I always tend to forget that it’s also a very special month for one of the top fashion icons – Minnie Mouse! Throughout the month of January, Disney fans everywhere are encouraged to #RockTheDots to show off their own #MinnieStyle and Disney Style.

Rock the dots also purposely coincides with National Polka Dot day. So a couple weeks ago, I brought out my dots! I’ve had this American Apparel dot blouse for a few years now and I love it to death. It always adds the perfect amount of whimsy to any outfit. But with my round Asian face and short stature, going full on whimsy can tend to make me look a little tooo doll-ish. And if you haven’t guessed already, I ain’t always a doll.😏

So I paired my shirt with sleeker items like a polished faux suede moto jacket and slick skinny jeans with a distressed knee, which helps give the whole look a little extra edge. And to really #RockTheDots, I paired my dotted shirt with studded dot ballet flats. Another great example of something sweet, yet polished with some edge. And of course, I had to top it all off with my favorite Mickey bag.🐭

Shirt: American Apparel, Jacket: Kohl’s LC Lauren Conrad, Jeans: Carmar, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Bag: Disney x Coach, Watch: Micheal Kors, Sunglasses: Quay

And since National Polka Dot day was on a Sunday, we of course had to go out for brunch. So we stopped by The Palm House. Got myself the spam and eggs benedict, which was much more filling than I was expecting it to be. But the brown hash brown looking thing on the bottom…it’s actually a rice “hash brown” if you will. Genius. And the eggs… perfectly…poached. Yolk splits that were food porn worthy. And the spam wasn’t actual spam. Instead☝️, gourmet braised pork shoulder. Yes, I may have had to wipe some drool off my face as I write this post.😛

And aside from the food, the restaurant itself is adorable. Is city beach house chic a decor term? Lots of blue with palm green accents. And if you’re sad about having to eat brunch instead of watching your favorite team play, fret not! But come on, who actually says no to brunch?! But if you insist on watching the game, there is a bar area with TVs and you can happily scarf down your jerk chicken tacos or huevos rancheros while watching people professionally tackle each other. I, personally, prefer to enjoy a hot cup of tea.☕️

ABW

Je Ne Sais Quoi

Disney Style, Food, Style, Travel

There’s a certain je ne sais quoi about the French expression je ne sais quoi, don’t you think?

Found that gem on google. Did it make me sound posh and fancy?💁🏻 Unlike the cut off denim shorts I lived in while visiting Honolulu. And even though many tourists and locals alike can enjoy all the luxurious things the city has to offer, my sister and I usually like to pretend we’re kama’aina. For us, that means lots of shopping and eating.

To fuel up for our shopping pilgrimage, we stopped by Koko Head Cafe. Opened by Chef Lee Anne Wong, a finalist on Top Chef, Koko Head Cafe serves up hefty dumplings and brunch-style Asian comfort food. The cafe also captures that hometown diner feel with surf town decor and Wong’s framed personal photos. And don’t forget to pick up a copy of Wong’s book Dumplings All Day Wong! If you ask nicely, you can even leaf through it while you wait for deliciousness to be served.

After stuffing out faces, we needed to walk it all off…before heading to dinner of course.😅 So we stopped by Ward Village South Shore Market. It actually underwent a huge re-model and I was excited to finally see it. South Shore Market is comprised of 18 local merchants to showcase and cultivate Hawaii’s creative scene. Shopping small couldn’t be any easier. Walking through the stores, I also realized that many of the shop owners are probably POC. Since Hawaii’s population is almost 40% Asian, it’s also likely that many of these creatives were Asian American. So not only are you supporting small businesses, but you’re also supporting businesses owned by POC. So. Much. YES.👏

Do you see that suitcase? It’s filled with watercolor cards of creatures from Fantastic Beasts. Yeah, ah-ma-zing!

And speaking of amazing, I also picked up these sparkle heel Zara boots the day before. They were the last pair left and in my size, so you know…had to get ’em. Don’t worry, they were on sale.😉 And one of the many apples of my eye, my Disney x Coach red cross body. The perfect size for your phone and credit cards and comes with the cutest little Mickey hand charm. It just has a certain je ne sais quoi, non??😏

ABW

Shirt: Sincerely Jules, Crossbody: Disney x Coach, Shoes: Zara, Sunglasses: Free People, Shorts: Vintage

A BIT WONG

Style, Travel, and Life musings of a Wong.

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