Styling the Target x Mickey Mouse Collection

Disney Style, Style

Disney Style Mickey Mouse True Original 90 Birthday Target Disneyland As we all know, Target released a Mickey Mouse summer collection a couple months back and I’m sure thousands of Disney fans raced to their closest Target. I, of course, was one of those people because I am always SO thirsty for all the cute Disney merch!😆 The one item that I absolutely needed, and prompted my last minute evening Target run, were these white Mickey Mouse sunnies! But alas, you never visit Target and leave with only one item.

Disneyland Disney Style Mickey Mouse 90 Birthday Target Collection The first apparel item I reached for at the store was these lightweight chambray embroidered Mickey pants. Fun and “less conventional” pants have been everywhere this past year and for good reason. I love that these pants have an elastic waist. (Hello, Jack Jack cookie num nums!🍪) And to maximize the comfort factor, these pants are more of a straight leg cut, which gives you a little extra wiggle room for running to that FastPass station.

Pants, sunglasses, and handkerchief: Target, Bag and bag strap: Cath Kidston, Shirt: H&M, Shoes: Superga

I love pairing light blue chambray with white and ivory, so I dug up an old white H&M scallop edge top and tucked it in for a defined waist. And accessorizing is a breeze when you end up buying all the coordinating accessories from the collection.😅 The white Mickey sunnies add that element of fun to an otherwise more proper-looking outfit, and the red Mickey handkerchief brings attention to my face. The Cath Kidston bag originally came with a navy strap, but for that extra punch of fun, I switched it out for the alternate red striped one. And to tie it all together, I wore my red Superga 2750 classics. (Bonus: California residents can get 10% off Superga shoes with the code “abitwong10”!)

pixar California Adventure cars land radiator springs target disney style disneyland mickey mouse 90 birthday Another clothing item from the Target collection is this rainbow “Good Times” Mickey shirt. I love that it’s a basic tee with a twist. Rather than a blank white shirt, a simple rainbow graphic brings more character to an outfit. And instead of just pairing it with my usual skinny jeans, I decided to try something more fun! These coral linen pants are colorful and breezy, but beware… linen = wrinkles galore.😩

california adventure cars land route 66 disney style target mickey mouse 90 birthday pixar I also picked up this girls😅 straw drawstring backpack from the Target collection. It has a frickin’ hidden mickey on it made out of pom poms. How does one not buy it? And this particular backpack carries so much stuff! Aside from my denim jacket, which I brought along for the chillier pre-summer evenings, I also fit my DSLR, water bottle, and polaroid camera — and I still had room for extra souvenirs.😆

If weather permits, I also like to wear a denim jacket because it’s a great way to “tone down” an outfit. These coral pants are definitely loud and a little different than what I’m used to wearing. So if I ever felt self-conscious, I just threw on my denim jacket. And being a jacket fiend, I just love the way it completes an outfit. But we all know that the real outfit completer are shoes. These Vans Winnie the Pooh shoes perfectly picked up colors from the rest of my outfit and it’s always fun to add a little extra whimsy to your feet!

Shirt and backpack: Target, Pants: Sears, Shoes: Vans, Jacket: Forever 21

Yes, I did pick up more stuff from the Target x Mickey Mouse collab, but I’ll spare you for now.😆 And even though we’re still a few months out from Mickey AND Minnie’s 90th Birthday, I’m so excited that Target and other big retailers are already releasing Disney Style pieces! I actually heard that Forever 21 is dropping some new fall Disney Style pieces, so….I’m going to go online shopping now.🛍🙈

ABW

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

Disney Style, Musings, Style

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

A Day At Pixar Studios!

Musings, Travel

Aaahhhhhhhhh! Where to even begin?! For many Disney fans, Pixar Studios is a supplemental, but oh so necessary part of the Disney company and experience. It’s like adding avocado to your BLT. Pixar just makes Disney THAT. MUCH. BETTER. Omg, Pixar is an avocado. No wonder everyone loves it!😆 So when I got the chance to visit the Pixar campus with some friends, I was ecstatic.

We visited on a Sunday, which was actually really nice because it was completely empty and quiet. We could take a million photos with no one in the background! 🤗 An added bonus was the warm weather! If you ever visited or lived in the Bay Area during the summer, then you know that warm days during the “summer” months are like Pixar easter eggs — you only get them once in a while.😉 Cloudless skies meant I could wear a blue dress for my Guido disneybound without hesitation. I would’ve worn the dress anyways since Chelsea and I planned on being twinsies together, but great weather just made it that much better. P.S. Loved Cars 3! See it if you can!

Luigi and Guido disneybouds!

Aside from the multiple Pixar statues that greet you at the entrance, there’s also a trophy case filled with all the awards Pixar has won. Oscar…oscar…beaten up Woody? In the far corner, a well-loved Woody, all dirty and missing his boot, was set next to a letter from Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The cast member explained how a 6 year old boy was given a new Woody doll and rather than throw the old one away, the boy left it at the park’s City Hall so his old Woody could have a great new home and “spend infinity and beyond with Buzz Lightyear.” I’m sorry, I would go on but it seems I’m on the verge of crying.😩

Of course, there was tons of concept art throughout the building. When we visited, most of the art was for Finding Dory and Cars 3. We saw everything from pencil sketches to clay models. Unfortunately, all of this amazing concept art was in a “no photo” zone, so I don’t have any pictures. Sorry!😭 But trust me when I say, it was so cool to see all the different stages of the animation process. And I guess Pixar made up for it with huge posters and statues that scream “instagram photo op.”😏

And Pixar being Pixar, they also scattered lots of magic throughout the rest of the property. Halfway through our visit, I headed for the bathroom. And when I reached the door, instead of the usual female silhouette logo, I spotted a familiar curvy, mom-bob, above-the-knee boot wearing superhero! She was incredible.😉 But my favorite surprises were the characters that were embedded into the floors! So while walking around, you could randomly run into some of your favorite characters!

And of course, the pièce de résistance…Luxo Jr. and the Luxo ball! Erika slayed it and actually disneybounded as the Luxo ball, but by complete accident, we all ended up wearing similar style dresses all in yellow and blue.😳 And guess what, our separate disneybounds then became a singular one. We. Were. The Luxo ball. If that isn’t the definition of serendipty, then I don’t know what else is!

We are Luxo ball.

I still can’t believe such an amazing company is just across the bridge from me. A company that not only seeks out talent and creativity, but also encourages personal storytelling, is just so endearing and heartwarming. And call me a snooty San Francisco native, but I like to think that Pixar employees are often inspired by the Bay Area and somehow weave that into their stories. Case in point, Inside Out. Ultimately, I just love the idea that employees of a huge storytelling company that millions of people know, are creating these stories in an area that is tremendously liberal and diverse. And I like to think that San Francisco’s liberal values make their way into Pixar’s stories; ultimately passing those values along to millions of people. But that just might be a snooty San Franciscan’s wishful thinking. But hey, one can dream!😊

ABW

Disney Cruise: Aboard the Disney Wonder!

Disney Style, Travel

Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to sea we go! A few weeks ago, I went on a Disney cruise with a group of friends and we were probably the only group of young adults without children. I say young group of adults because there were actually older (probably retired) couples that were vacationing without children too. AKA my life in 30ish years.

“Alisa, aren’t Disney cruises only fun for families and kids?” On the contrary! Yes, Disney cruises are aimed towards families, but as we learned, it is first and foremost a cruise. Which means you still get great food and dining experiences, fun cocktails and drinks, and “adult only” areas. All of these things just happen to have a little Disney magic sprinkled in.

So how’s a group of young adults supposed to enjoy a Disney cruise? Well, let’s start with FOOD!

Each night we dined at a different “restaurant.” The first night we ate at The Animator’s Palate, which honors the history of Disney animation. You’ll find animation sketches everywhere and what once started as a still black and white drawing will then turn into a full-on colored animation by the end of the night! Throughout the night, we were excited to keep tabs on the new changes we saw throughout the restaurant. And to join in on the magic, we all Disney Bounded as Disney animated characters. Erika and Vince of Village Haus were clever enough to bring a black and white outfit and then a colorful outfit to change into at the end of dinner! So clever those two. And spoiler alert (seriously, if you don’t want to know skip ahead now!): Sorcerer Mickey comes out in full force at the end and it was the best part of the dinner.

For our second night, we dined at Tiana’s Place, which obviously serves up tasty southern inspired dishes. And we all decided to Disney Bound characters from The Princess and the Frog. I probably ordered 5 courses that night, which was not ideal for my all white Mama Odie Disney Bound outfit. And if you get a chance, take a lap around the room to see all the small details. On one wall, there were cabinets filled with photos of Tiana’s parents, her dad’s recipe box, and various frog paraphernalia. But again, the best part of the night was at the end of the dinner when Tiana and Louis led a fun-filled jazzy dance party!

Before or after dinner (depending on your scheduled seating time), be sure to catch at least one of the Broadway-style shows! The first night was “The Golden Mickeys Live Show” in which Golden Mickeys are awarded to different Disney movies. I assumed the usual characters would make an appearance — princesses, fab 5, maybe even Stitch and other critter characters if Disney was feeling adventurous. But Disney threw me a massive curveball. There was one portion of the show that featured Tarzan, Mulan, and are you ready for this…Hunchback of Notre freakin’ Dame!! I may have cried a little while surrounded by small children that were constantly their parents who that character was that was walking funny.

And I cried not so much because they were some of my favorite movies growing up, but because it was just so great to see them represented in a show! Quasimodo is NEVER in a show! Just to see them get their moment in the spotlight and get recognition was somewhat emotional for me. “Alisa, these aren’t even real people, they’re freaking animated characters.” I knooowww, but they get validation and credit for being worthy Disney characters for once! But my tears dried up halfway through the Mulan segment. Hopefully, more on that in a later post.

Aside from great dining and entertainment, the Disney Wonder is full of prime instagram spots. So for all those social media butterflies out there, you’ll love bopping around the boat getting all those cute photos. For our group of social media enthusiasts, we were on a mission to take the most #basic Disney cruise photos. And with the help of Taylor Jackson, we got some amazing shots and quite possibly the best basic Disney cruise photo ever. Check out Taylor’s vlog to see how he captured these amazing photos!

^The winner of the most basic Disney cruise photo.

Eating + entertainment + cute photo ops = fun for young adults on a Disney cruise! And of course add a few drinks into the mix for an extra fun time. But in general, you can always have a good time anywhere and anytime as long as you’re in good company! And honestly, I think this trip was SO MUCH FUN because of the incredible people I got to experience it with. Did I mention that I also cried during the last night of our cruise at dinner because I was so thankful for great time we had together and to just be there in that moment with all of them? Oh, I didn’t? Well, now you know how grateful I was to be on this fun trip with these extraordinary people. Go check them out! –> Leslie, Erika, Lindsay, Vince, Taylor

ABW

Disneyland Spring Lookbook

Disney Style, Style

A Disney food adventure. 😉

So as I mentioned in my previous post, my family and I took a quick weekend trip to Disneyland back in early March. Other than getting the chance to wear all of my Disney clothes, it was also a trip filled with FOOD. DISNEY food.

My sister, specifically, was on a gastronomic mission. And I wasn’t about to turn down a good Disneyland Resort food crawl. And it wasn’t just any old park food. We were on a quest to find the best Disneyland and California Adventure eats. She was working on a snapchat story for Tastemade, so everything had to be top notch. My sister being the foodie took these drool-worthy photos. 😛

Top right: Poutine from Red Rose Tavern, Top left: The Grey Stuff from Red Rose Tavern, Bottom: Lobster Nachos from Cove Bar

Now day 1 of our food crawl, I did not make the smart decision and ended up wearing fitted mom jeans that have No. Stretch. Talk about a food crawl fail. But I’ve been dying to wear my Zara Mickey pants to the parks. Definitely had to burp it out a few times during dinner. 😅 Anyways, I paired my Zara jeans with a churro shirt from Lucky Rabbit Supply Co. And can I say, Mike and Gillian were amazing! Not only are they based in San Jose (Norcal represent!), but they were kind enough to ensure that I received my shirt in time for this trip. And they made sure to pack up my purchase and mail it out weeks before their wedding! They’re just so great.

Shirt: Lucky Rabbit Supply Co., Jeans: Zara, Mickey Bag (Yes, it’s a bag!): Christopher Raeburn, Shoes: Nike, Sunglasses: Quay

So day 2, I learned my lesson and wore something loose. This Lazy Oaf denim dress is pretty much like wearing a huge denim sack. Complete body freedom, but you still get to look cute. 💁🏻 But I actually had the waist taken in slightly. I think if my chest was slightly smaller it would’ve hung better as is, but since I’ve got a unique body, I gotta tailor it to what best suits me. Probably a sentiment that can be applied to life in general, dontcha think? 😊 And there’s your dose of positive life validation for the day! Don’t even think that’s a real term, but let’s just go with it.

Dress: Lazy Oaf via Poshmark, Sunglasses: Free People, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell via LF

So I think I really need to work on getting these posts written up faster. I’ve already returned from another Disney trip — a Disney cruise! But if you follow me on the instas then you’re already up to speed.😉 Hoping I can write up a little something to recap that trip. Looking through my camera roll, I already know it’ll be similar to this post. “What I wore and what I ate.”😆

ABW

Disneyland Outfit: Lazy Oaf x Disney Minnie Shirt Dress

Disney Style, Style

In early March, I made a trip down to the most magical place on earth with my family. Since it was a quick trip, I decided to pack a whole bunch of Disney clothes rather than plan out a disneybound for each day — especially since I scored two NWT Lazy Oafs x Disney collection dresses on Poshmark just a couple weeks prior. Obsessive searching FTW.🙌🏼 Plus the seller priced it lower than the original retail and offfered a discount on bundle purchases…and you know ya girl loves a discount.😏

I was actually a little on the fence with this Minnie dress because I thought the ruffles would look too girly on me. But to my surprise, I liked this one more than the Mickey denim dress I also picked up. And surprise again, it’s actually a little short on me. I couldn’t raise my arms without something peeking out from underneath me!😅 How is it possible for a dress to be short on a girl who is 5’2″?!?

To prevent the whole outfit from looking too girlie, I accessorized with sleeker items. No fuss cat eye sunnies, easy crossbody, comfy sneakers, and called it a day. For that extra pizazz, I stacked a few bracelets and sported red lips. Sidenote: I’ve been loving this NYX matte lip creme in Monte Carlo.💄 Only had to touch up a couple times throughout the whole day! At Disneyland…where there’s a whole bunch of delicious food and the sun is not forgiving. Think about that.😳

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Dress: Lazy Oaf via Poshmark, Bag: Coach, Shoes: Nike, Sunglasses: Quay, Lips: NYX in Monte Carlo

Overall, this is a perfect spring park outfit because it’s easy, cute, and comfy. Stay tuned to see the other outfits I put together that are great for a spring trip to the parks! In the meantime, please enjoy this photo of my mom, sister, and me.😁

ABW

Styling the Beastie: Denim on Denim

Disney Style, Style

So my whole plan to post different outfits with the Beastie leading up to the release of Beauty and the Beast was pretty much a BUST. Total failure on my part. I’ve been sitting on the draft for this post for a month now.😑 But that’s how life goes. Once in a while, things suddenly get crazy or busy and things like this fall to the wayside. However, I did see the movie when it was released and will write up a separate post about it soon!

Anyways, last month I took advantage of the crisp spring weather and stopped by the Golden Gate bridge. If you’re ever visiting San Francisco, I would recommend going to Crissy Fields out by Fort Point. Bring a picnic blanket, pack a basket full of cheese and wine, and then bike out to the fields. Hopefully, it’s warm enough that you can sit out, people watch, listen to the ocean waves…and if you’re lucky, encounter some playful pups out with their owners!😉

But I love this outfit for just that kind of outing. And wearing denim on denim means you can be ready for anything. Relaxed fit jeans lets you roll around in the grass or hop on a bike with ease. Bring a denim jacket just in case the bay winds pick up. Or throw it on the grass if you want to lay out to enjoy those few precious minutes of “hot” sunny weather. Mules are easy to kick off if you have the sudden urge to dip your toes into the freezing bay water. And of course, the Beastie is room-y enough to carry that extra roll of sourdough bread.🍞

Jeans: Canyon River Blues, Jacket, Shirt: Homecoming Honolulu, Shoes: Zou Xou, Bag: Danielle Nicole, Pin: Disney Style

Hope you’re not getting sick of the Beastie because there’s going to be at least one more post with him. A movie write up on Beauty and the Beast is just around the corner!

Styling the Beastie: Layers and Boots

Disney Style, Musings, Style

The countdown has begun! Disney’s live action Beauty and the Beast will be in theaters in next month and I’m excited to finally see Emma Watson don those iconic Belle outfits.

To celebrate the film’s release, a lot of brands have been producing tons of Beauty and the Beast merch, including Danielle Nicole Handbags. Early last year, I picked up their Beast clutch, BUT when a friend told me about the Beast backpack they released a couple months ago, all reasoning went out the window. So yes, now I have 2 Beast bags in my closet.😅

And I’m not gonna lie, a good number of times, I buy these quirky, yet amazing bags and then just set it on a shelf to admire it for days without ever really using it. So this is going to be just like trying to get back to the gym post holiday season😪…I’m going to document different outfits in order to keep myself accountable.😌 Sounds like a solid plan, right?👍🏼 On to the outfit!

Beastie: Danielle Nicole, Dress: Free People, Denim jacket: Gap, Top: American Apparel, Boots: souvenir from Stockholm, Sunglasses: Quay, Watch: Michael Kors

The Beastie (oh, that’s my nickname for him btw) is surprisingly roomie. I could fit my camera, fat wallet, 2 phones, and car keys in there and still have room to spare. So when my sister asked me to help her take some photos around Japantown a couple weeks ago, it was the perfect carry-all bag. I wore it with an olive green dress that’s complimentary to Beastie’s tan colors and layered on a denim jacket, which if you look, closely picks up on his blue eyes.👀 It was also a little sprinkly in the city that day, so I wore some tan knee high boots that matched Beastie’s fringe.

Even if I didn’t need to bring my camera with me, this is still a perfect outfit for exploring Japantown. There are SO many places to eat or grab your favorite Asian snacks. One of my childhood favorites are Taiyaki red bean fishes! And there are a couple Asian beauty shops that I love perusing whenever I’m in the area. But most importantly, DAISO!! And look at that, you have a roomy backpack to bring back all those small trinkets and sundries that you didn’t really need, but kinda do at the same time.

Anyways, Japantown will always have a special place in my heart. The community has pretty much been a part of my life in one way or another growing up. As toddlers, my siblings and I went to preschool there. When we were tweeners, summer camp. And from the age of 5 to 18, I played in an Asian basketball league that was based out of Japantown’s Buddhist church. It really felt like we grew up with the community. I think I will always value and feel connected to the Japantown community. And, to reiterate, they also have delicious snacks.

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

A BIT WONG

Style, Travel, and Life musings of a Wong.

Disney Style

Styling the Target x Mickey Mouse Collection

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

5 Favorite 2017 Disney Collaborations

A Day At Pixar Studios!

Disney Cruise: Aboard the Disney Wonder!

Disneyland Spring Lookbook

Disneyland Outfit: Lazy Oaf x Disney Minnie Shirt Dress

Styling the Beastie: Denim on Denim

Styling the Beastie: Layers and Boots

Rock the Dots

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