Happy #NationalPolkaDotDay!š“āŖļøā«ļø Polka dots are pretty much synonymous with Minnie Mouse, so itās no surprise that many Disney fans celebrate Minnie and her iconic style today. In past posts, Iāve talked about how I used to shy away from #MinnieStyle for the fear of coming off as too girly, which often reads as childish as an Asian American woman. But now that Iām older, Iāve become more comfortable with wearing girlier, feminine outfits that still feel like me.
And even though today is supposed to be all about dots, Iāve decided use today as a great opportunity to highlight #MinnieStyle altogether. So here are a few fun ways to #RockTheDots and honor Minnieās timeless style!
When Eggie, a clothing brand by Asian American YouTuber Jenn Im, dropped their Disney collection, I fell in love with this blazer and skirt set. From afar it looks like an irregular pinstripe, but itās actually Minnieās signature!š¤© I adore how the subtle print makes a usually stuff blazer more playful. And since we adore a themed outfit, I paired the set with the Uniqlo x Ambush Minnie Mouse bag. Itās reminiscent of the Christopher Raeburn Mickey and Minnie bags, but it was much more affordable. To stay warm, I layered up with Eggieās bodysuit from the same Disney collection, a pair of tights, and some chunky boots. And I couldnāt forget my favorite upcycled Gucci mask!
Another piece I immediately bought from the Uniqlo x Ambush Disney collection was this embroidered Minnie T-shirt dress. I practically live in this dress and shouldāve bought two because itās already getting pilly.š Itās basically a cute and comfy cotton mumu, so itās obviously been my go-to quarantine uniform. To add a few dots into the mix, I wore Baublebarās Minnie dangle earrings and a velvet dot scrunchie. And a #MinnieStyle outfit almost always calls for a bright red lip.š Iām loving how luxe this Pat McGrath lipstick feels!
For the last outfit in this lookbook, weāre going full throttle with dots!š“āŖļøš“āŖļø Thank goodness red dot dresses were trending in the last couple of years because now itās fairly easy to find a #MinnieStyle dress that fits my style. This Reformation dress feels so Parisian and will really stand the test of time. But to level up on the dots, I decided to wear this fun (and obnoxious) Minnie bag with a Parc Pack red dot bag strap. When wearing dot on dot, I like to mix the size and proportions of the dot patterns so overall, itās not too overwhelming.
Whatās your favorite way to #RockTheDots or don #MinnieStyle? Iām glad over the years, Iāve come to embrace Minnieās look. Itās a great reminder that I shouldnāt shy away from styles just because they donāt seem to fit me at face value. If anything, I can use my creativity to be inspired by those styles and put together outfits that still feel like me. So hereās to Minnie me!ā¤ļøš
With the holidays upon us, so to are the numerous dressy parties and gatherings.Ā And adding a touch of Disney flair to your dressier outfits is a piece of cake with a Disney bag!šĀ It’s just another way to bring Disney magic out of the parks and I love how it adds that unexpected touch of magic.āØ
Tip 1: Find a bag that can be carried as a tophandle or clutch!Ā These kinds of bags tend to be dressier than a backpack, fannypack, or crossbody since they don’t obstruct your beautiful outfit that you worked so hard to put together!Ā Ā Conversly, if you feel like your outfit looks too fancy and needs a little edge, try adding a more casual bag!
Tip 2: Try to veer away from bags that use more casual materials, such as canvas, and go for something that looks a little luxe, like faux leather or faux fur!Ā Hard case bags, like this Pixar tophandle ball, also tend to look dressier because it has structure.Ā And nice, quality hardware also help elevate the overall look of the bag.
Tip 3:Ā A more “basic” Disney bag can easily pair with fun prints!Ā Because let’s face it, you probably have some fun prints in your closet and it can be hard to find that bag pairing.Ā I always have difficulty mixing prints and patterns, so my default is to carry a solid bag!Ā Preferably in black.š¤š
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!Ā 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. š¬
I remember when I was younger, my mom and I would do the same thing. Ā We’d figure out what kind of crafts we could make to then sell at school holiday craft fairs. Ā I loved working away making tons of colorful lanyards and decorating hair claws with Christmas tinsel. Ā It was so fun toĀ be creativeĀ and I felt so “official”Ā when we sold them. Ā And we probably barely broke even each time because everything was pretty much under $5. Ā But I love that these girls are creating something that they’re proud of and then learning business skills to sell them. Ā Things you don’t necessarily learn in school these days.
I was most impressed by one girl that made large macrame hanging pot holders. Ā They were just so impeccably made! Ā I was so impressed that I ended up buying one even though I don’t really have a place to put it.š
Ā But it’s a small price to pay to support a young mini girlboss though, right?š¤
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