Mirror, Mirror

Cool mirror at Toi on Sunset

A Proper Introduction

My name is Sam, a.k.a. Fleur Elise here on Tumblr. I’m a Merchandise Marketing student at FIDM, and I love fashion, literature, music, and art. I’m also vying for one of the 8 coveted spots for the...

NYC Pops Up in LA: Arts&Leisure Opening

Arts&Leisure is a temporary store located at Los Angeles design destination Space 15 Twenty. “A joint collaboration between Chrissie Miller, founder of the sportswear company Sophomore, and Erin...

In California, Lifes A Beach

I hail from a place in the Philippines called Cebu and it is minutes away from the beach and the mountains. Living in LA has the same benefit too - and yesterday, I decided to head out to Malibu...

Learning the Ropes

I’m fairly new to this blogging business - but I am discovering that I actually enjoy it so much ♥ I’m seeing the world with new eyes! Every detail I want to capture. Every experience I want to...

Hot Pink & Graffiti: Inspired by Nokia and Elle!

One afternoon, while driving around Culver City in search of this place called Royal-T (which we didn’t find that day), we spotted a graffiti wall that had me say ‘STOP THE CAR!!! I remember seeing...

What Would I Wear to New York Fashion Week?

What a pleasant dilemma to have. Preparing your New York Fashion Week wardrobe. Haha ♥ I take my cues from these lovely ladies, whose style I admire: My favorite style mavens (clockwise): Olivia...

Style & Music Icon: Lykke Li

I had been anticipating the Lykke Li show for months - I’ve been such a huge fan of hers since her Youth Novels album! ♥ You don’t know Lykke Li? She’s my favorite Swedish alternapop goddess. Click...

Overheard on an L.A. Windowsill

I mentioned in my previous Banana / Venice Beach post that I bought some five-dollar sunglasses off the sidewalk. I do buy a lot of investment pieces (handbags, shoes, jackets), but when it comes...

Nobody Does Bananas Better Than Prada (Video): My Philosophy...

Nobody Does Bananas Better Than Prada (Video): My Philosophy on Bananas ♥ scenes of Venice Beach and my Prada banana shirt’s first day out captured by my hot pink Nokia N8!

Nobody Does Bananas Better Than Prada

My favorite Spring-Summer 2011 collection hands down was the gorgeously loud, stripe-y, fruity madness of Prada. I thought there was just so much character and fun in that collection! :) Photo...

My Ultimate Wardrobe Challenge: An Update

I’ve been a good girl and have remained faithful to my Ultimate Wardrobe Challenge! (See previous post ‘How To Never Have Nothing To Wear’.) Of the clothes that I laid out on my bed that morning,...

Downtown Girl

The best thing about living downtown is that you have easy access to great shopping, sights, and good eats. The vibe is really laid-back, and therefore calls for equally casual outfits. I opted for...

A Day at LACMA

My best friend Kat flew in from the Philippines to visit me for the very first time :) I decided to take her to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Kat liked my Nokia N8 so much, she went...

My Ultimate Wardrobe Challenge: How To Never Have Nothing To Wear

It’s a common female conundrum: ”I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!!!” My mom points out how I keep wearing the same things all the time. Me in my favorite Isabel Marant Flana jacket in New York, Cebu, and...

Hotness Alert: I ♥ My Nokia N8!!!

I have to tell you, I’m OBSESSED with my new Nokia N8!!! How obsessed? All photos taken with the Nokia N8. Yup, it’s my accessory of choice :) And I’m storming LA these days taking photos and...

One Step Closer To A Dream

Hey everyone, I’m back in the U.S. doing my summer term at FIDM and some really AMAZING news greeted me when I arrived: I MADE IT!!!!!! I’m one of fifty very lucky fashionphiles who made it to...

closetcollage:Cel ine, Resort 2012

closetcollage: Celine, Resort 2012

We like to play dress-up

( Rodarte for Target dress, Miu Miu wedges ) With my best friend Kat! Faj, Kat and I Photos by Nico Spent most of the night holed up in my room with my best friends- dressing up, doing our make-up...

raleene:Sam’s collection blogged: Short trip to Cebu

raleene: Sam’s collection blogged: Short trip to Cebu

Hometown Glory

( Alexander wang crochet top and knotted sandals, Miu Miu bag ) Excuse the wet hair! Being home in Cebu makes me lazy.

Zees "It Girls"

Goodies from David! The gorgeous Raleene (BTS photos from Mikey Sanchez of Zee Lifestyle ) Some behind the scenes photos from yesterday’s shoot for Zee Lifestyle’s up-coming fashion issue. The...

Last day in NY

(Alexander Wang dress, Isabel Marant jacket and shoes, Prada bag ) Lunch at Balthazar, Soho Scrumptious pavlova for dessert! A date with Daniel - a perfect end to a perfect day.

Broadway Butterfly

(ASOS palazzo pants and suede top, Alexander Wang crochet jacket, Balenciaga bag) I see your name in lights…

Day in Central Park

(BCBG skirt and cardigan, Zara top and shoes, Prada bag) Beautiful day in Central Park with the most pleasant pedicab driver. Loving New York more and more by the minute!

I love NY!

I love NY!

Hey guys! Please click the link and like my photo for Nokia and...

Hey guys! Please click the link and like my photo for Nokia and Elle’s Next Style Correspondent. https://facebookapps.nokia.com/stylecorrespondent/blog/494

Nokia and Elle Next Style Correspondent

Hi guys! Big favor! Please vote for me to be the next style correspondent. Click this link and like my photo! https://facebookapps.nokia.com/stylecorrespondent/blog/494

…and the Baroque is over

…and the Baroque is over

Art in the Streets at MoCA