Saucy Lulu & Akira at the Asian Feast

Today I went to my cousin's "birthday" (which was really a disguise for his engagement party), the dress theme was 'Asian', as was the food. Oriental outfits being one of my favourite, I thought I'd have an absolute ball and dress in a kimono, but toned it down in the last minute, although I wish I hadn't. Everyone went all-out, and there were so many elaborate Asian outfits at the party! A full Korean costume (I had never seen one in real life, so beautiful!), full-length kimonos & obis, samurai outfits, vietnamese & chinese outfits, and as it turns out, I was the one underdressed for once! I had to point out the kimono sleeves on my top, and my geisha-ish shoes, when someone asked if I came dressed in an 80's theme instead of Asian...

Top: Saucy Lulu vintage muslin cloth, beaded & sequinned, kimono sleeves, and sash at the back

Pants: Akira Isogawa Tuck Waist Pants in Ink (love the pockets!)

Shoes: Stella McCartney patent & wood wedge heels

Thought I'd share some pics of the Asian food with you all. My family gatherings always revolve around food, and we certainly know how to enjoy it...

Satay (Malaysian)

Jiao Zi (Chinese dumplings)

Sushi (Japanese)

Steamed pork buns (Chinese)

Nasi Lemak - individually wrapped (Malaysian - coconut rice, peanut, boiled egg & ikan bilis)

Mince Pies (ok, not asian, but so good!)

Fruit in jelly (Malaysian - I think)

Kuey (Malaysian dessert) in foreground & 'Turtle backs' (Chinese) in background

Saucy Lulu - Where Art Thou?

Years ago, I stumbled across some pieces by Saucy Lulu, a Los Angeles designer whose pieces I found incredibly unique, yet were very hard-to-find. It seems like it's even harder to find anything on Saucy Lulu now, as I can't find anything on her recently. Has anyone spotted her, or her designs recently?

Blouse: Saucy Lulu

Shorts: Garcons Comme Boy

Pumps: Christian Louboutin Electric Blue Simples 85mm

I love this top for so many reasons, including the gorgeous vintage cloth (almost like a muslin) which is subtly beaded & sequenced, the off-shoulder design (I love off-shoulder tops/dresses!), the large kimono sleeves, and the in-built large sash which ties at the back.

As I recently thought of Saucy Lulu, I went to my wardrobe to reach for another of her tops, and...couldn't find it! Not only could I not find it, I realized I had not seen it in the 2 years I've lived in the present house, which left me very upset, as I have no idea where it is, but at least I have a picture of it:

I love the 'sportiness' of this top's design (especially the trimming), which dresses down this otherwise over-the-top silk chiffon blouse, complete with a beaded toucan. I am determined to find this top now, and hope that soon I can take a close-up photo of it. Wish me luck!

Shoes close-up