What I'm Wearing | Denim on Denim

I look a little too ecstatic here....

GIFTED denim shirt // JOE FRESH tee // shorts thanks to OASAP // LIZ CLAIBORNE bag// ASOS boots // self made necklace Photos thanks to HEATHER! Just a quick post of today's outfit of....drumroll...denim on denim! I have been meaning to do a post like this for a LONG while (even prior to moving to NY, haha), but it was delayed for two reasons. Uno. no denim top--that is, until, my friend Katie gave me this amazing denim/jean shirt (or jirt, as I like to call it) before I left for NYC! Dos. The weather in NY has been so hot, with the exception of a beautiful TODAY! With a slight breeze and a pleasant temperature of around high 70s/low 80s (or so it felt...), I was able to wear a knit tee shirt (which, I got for $5 on sale at JOE FRESH...in black too) and a layering of denim over that. ALSO, I love these shorts because they are perfectly distressed and are not insanely tight like my other denim shorts. They're not high waisted so they sit comfortably above the hips! Anyways, wrapping up this post now, as I have class tomorrow and it is...essentially already tomorrow. xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FB FAN | LOOKBOOK

What I'm Wearing | Streets of Soho

RVCA shirt // shorts thanks to HANMATTAN // LIZ CLAIBORNE bag // ASOS boots // F21 necklace // sunglasses thanks to Amy of  VAGABOND YOUTH
pictures taken by HEATHER!


I wore this all black outfit for a casual shopping/walking day with Heather in SOHO. I added these blue-hued Lennon Sunnies from SHOPVAGABONDYOUTH paired with the red lips to provide some nice color to an otherwise monochromatic outfit. 
We walked around the area, walking in and out of Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney, a Yayoi Kusama-bedecked Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Marni, and tons of other stores.
I only ended up walking away with sunglasses from H&M (pat on the back for not overspending)

ALSO....Yes, these boots will be oft posted since they are pretty much the perfect shoes for city-treading. With a slight heel for some support (flat shoes hurt me more than heels, haha), these boots go with everything.

I hope you enjoyed this post and look forward to my upcoming ones!
School starts tomorrow!

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What I'm Wearing | Colorblocked Summer

 dress thanks to WILLOW & CLAY // F21 sunnies // bag thanks to OASAP // AE ring // ASOS boots

photos by the lovely HEATHER

I wore this yesterday but never had a chance to blog about it, so here it is! Corresponding colors make me smile, so I decided to match the cream of the sunglasses with the lower colorblocked hem of this beautiful high-low summer dress by WILLOW & CLAY.  Hope you are all enjoying your summer! xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FB FAN | LOOKBOOK

What I'm Wearing | Concrete Jungle Utilitarian

RVCA tank // mom's vest // MAXMARA skirt // ASOS boots // 

collar thanks to BEGINNING BOUTIQUE // LIZ CLAIBORNE bag // tattoo thanks to FAKETATTOOS.SE  pictures thanks to my lovely roommate HEATHER My first outfit post in (yeah, that's right!) NYC! So first, I would like to apologize for the ridiculous lag in posts, as I've been packing and unpacking and attending orientation sessions. I've already met so many wonderful people, including a reader from North Carolina (Hi Hana!) and I can't wait to meet more and make more new friends. As for the outfit, I decided to go for a utilitarian look on this shopping day with Heather (the very few purchases I made will be popping up in posts sometime or later haha). This MaxMara skirt is PERFECT because of its versatile lantern shape, but my favorite feature has to be that it doesn't need to be ironed. I'm serious. Even if I wrinkle it, it "self-irons" and, as soon as one day, is completely fine if laid out. I love it. As for the awesome fake tattoo, FAKETATTOOS.SE sent me some of their cool products and included was a set of different sized triangles. Although it may have been intended for one tattoo, I decided to cut it up and create my own geometric pattern (what do you think?) Thanks for being loyal readers! PS classes start next week :) xx INSTAGRAM | FB FAN | LOOKBOOK

Insta.10 // NY

[ in chronological order ]

1. Last breakfast with my fashionisto EDDIE NILA and fashionista CRISTINA FAULCONER @ALTA   COFFEE WAREHOUSE & RESTAURANT in Newport Beach

2. The eye of the college dorm packing storm: MY ROOM

3. My airport outfit of a ZARA blazer, AE striped tank, shorts c/o OASAP, and ASOS boots

4. My FLIGHT ESSENTIALS: September's ELLE, F. Scott Fitzgerald's collected short stories, Lays, OJ, and my Gucci aviators

5. Gorgeous SUNSET on the plane! 

6. Upon reaching my dorm, this is the VIEW! So blessed and fortunate to have gotten this room. 

7. Afterwards, I was finally able to meet my roommate Heather, whom I had blogged with on Claire's. 

8. We both also visited the Met, where the SCHIAPARELLI AND PRADA exhibit was showing! ('twas fantastic, but no pictures were allowed, sadly)

9. I went up to the Observatory Deck at the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING with my parents yesterday night, and the 360 view was incredible.

10. Today's lunch of ton katsu Curry @ FOOD GALLERY 32 in New York

more pictures later :)

xx

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Landed | New York

I just wanted to do a quick post saying that I've arrived in New York and thy pictures will be coming soon!

Insta.10 + Updates

1. Bayou Blackened Chickin' @ THE VEGGIE GRILL in Irvine

2. Hilarious sticker via SABRE

3. A lovely package from the talented, amazing, UCLA-bound Amy of VAGABOND YOUTH

4. Dinner of JAPANESE CURRY 

5. Avocado, poached eggs, and herbs on toast @ HAUTE CAKES CAFE in Newport Beach (I actually had the buttermilk blueberry haute cakes but both were fantastic)

6. Tiramisu @ MAGGIANO'S in South Coast Plaza

7. My kid sister wearing her new MOTO ANKLE BOOTS, adorable. 

8. Some of my favorite looks from BALMAIN Resort '13

9. Pasta Our Way @ ROMAN CUCINA in Costa Mesa 

10. The palm tree in front of my porch, I'm going to miss it so much!

By the way, a big apology for not posting. I've been busy with preparations, paperwork, and packing (ooh alliteration) for college. I will be attending the Fashion Institute of Technology this fall!

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What I'm Wearing | Sweetheart Baroque

blouse thanks to KIWILOOK // shorts thanks to BEGINNING BOUTIQUE // sunglasses thanks to VAGABOND YOUTH // necklace from H&M // Sabine platforms via PIPERLIME
I recently have been bombarded with incoming mail and I am loving every moment of it.  I really love the sweetheart neckline and the contrast of nude and black. The petal-like construction of the shorts is amazing as well!
Ugh, it's too late in the evening for me to connect my sentences fluidly so I will randomly list everything about this outfit (I'm getting sleepy). The necklace was on sale @ H&M for $3 and as I am, naturally, attracted to diamante/costume jewelry, I had to get it.  The scroll sunnies (reminiscent of Prada SS11) were from the lovely Amy of Vagabond Youth, which is, by the way, revamped and looking lovely as ever! She even included a sweet handwritten note ♥
And yet again on a choppy note, Good night.
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GIVEAWAY | Win Awesome Summer Accessories!

Yay!  I'm leaving for college in New York in two weeks so I decided to do this giveaway now! You can win this amazing sequined zip clutch and tribal detailed necklace to accessorize a fabulous summer outfit! TO ENTER 1.) Follow my blog via GFC 2.) Like Fascination Drop on Facebook EXTRA ENTRIES Follow me on Instagram (@thejessicawu) +2 Follow me on Twitter (@fascinationdrop) +2 Instagram a picture of my blog, include the hashtag #fascinationdrop +1 Follow me on Bloglovin' +1 a Rafflecopter giveaway This giveaway ends on 8/12 so get your entries in!  xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FB FAN | LOOKBOOK