Earn Your Stripes

VINTAGE blouse from my mom / F21 skirt / VINTAGE belt / JOE FRESH ankle boots / satchel thanks to MARYLAI / cuffs thanks to SHOPLATELY

Just a quick post of my July 4th outfit (yes, I know, lacking patriotic red, white, and blue...but I modified it) of Black, White, and (Red) Orange. 

I sort of fell away from wearing / using belts but i just can't part ways with this amazing belt that I found in my home. The silver and turquoise details are absolutely stunning and, hey, match my amazing new cuffs from Shoplately, which I've been wearing nonstop.  

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What I'm Wearing | At the National Mall

VINTAGE jacket, ASOS dress, blouse thanks to POP BASIC, JOE FRESH ankle boots, GLINT&GLEAM bag thanks to SHOPLATELY I only stayed in DC for a total of 2 full days, so here is the second outfit I wore! (Can you see the Washington Monument behind me?)   I love this dropwaist tank dress from ASOS because it's such a versatile layering piece; I scored it for $13 last summer and have been wearing it ever since. The best thing about a sleeveless dress is that you can put whatever you'd like underneath! I opted for this simple but versatile polka dotted collared button up from Pop Basic.  The amazing wool paneled jacket was thrifted back home in California for ONE DOLLAR. That's right, $1.00. It's definitely the best buy in my entire closet! xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FACEBOOK

What I'm Wearing | Old Town Alexandria

S&D coat, dress thanks to BOHEMIA BOUTIQUES, ZARA sweater, JOE FRESH boots, GLINT&GLEAM bag thanks to SHOPLATELY, midi ring thanks to TNEMNRODA, ESSIE polish in "Penny Talk"

I just spent the last few days in Alexandria, VA / Washington D.C. with my roommate for a short but fun spring break trip. Yesterday, we got away from the quick pace of NYC and entered into relaxed atmosphere of the Neoclassical architecture-land of DC. We walked the Mall and visited the Jefferson Memorial, the Capitol Building, the White House, the Smithsonian, and the surrounding area. 

These pictures were taken in front of an adorable seafoam painted storefront on King Street in Old Town Alexandria. All the buildings are connected but painted in different hues and look like rows of pastel petit fours! 

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What I'm Wearing | Prep School

MOM'S coat, H&M men's varsity jacket, MOM'S button up, JOE FRESH trousers, BCBG wedges, GLINT&GLEAM satchel thanks to SHOPLATELY I am so sorry about the outfit delays! If you've been reading my blog for the past month, you'll know that I've devotedly kept up with fashion week like a good blogger (you can see my ongoing coverage HERE)...except for the fact that I haven't posted any outfits of mine! A few of my inexcusable excuses? The weather ( although layering should make outfits more interesting, right?), because I am still a Californian and will always have difficulty combating the cold. Another reason is just no time (also inexcusable...I mean I've been keeping up with fashion week). So please excuse my indecencies and enjoy this post and these fabulous $9 pants! :) Slowly but surely, I am learning how to layer like a New Yorker. Half of my closet is composed of outerwear pieces, be it blazers, jackets, or coats. Ironically, I am always drawn to purchasing those pieces whenever I shop in store or online browse. Guilty as charged; I can't overlook a great outerwear piece. I've probably posted this coat before, but it's really one of my favorite pieces in my closet. Boxy and curvy all at the same time, it's like a pared down version of a CDG runway piece. I wear the heck out of it and it keeps me warm! Win-win. Also, this mocha satchel is a great new piece that serves all my school and sartorial needs! (now to find a black one of comparable worth...) keep posted for more runway coverage of Milan and the upcoming Paris shows! xx  INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FACEBOOK

What I'm Wearing | Warm Weather

 FOREVER 21 gifted denim shirt, FOREVER 21 vest, GLINT&GLEAM necklace thanks to SHOPLATELY, ZARA skirt, JOE FRESH ankle boots

Yesterday, the city was reinvigorated by a pleasant blast of warmth in the morning that lasted until the afternoon but began to fade quickly afterwards. I took the chance to wear my beloved Zara skirt and ventured bare-legged outside. 

I also donned my amazing chainmail-esque necklace from ShopLately that is slowly creeping towards the position of being my top favorite neckpiece. I'm just enamored with the raw look of the chains and how bold it is. 

In other news, I'm on my third day of school and fashion month (lol) is officially starting next week kicking off in NYC (I will be attending a presentation and hopefully a show, we'll see!) and it's going to be a generally hectic time. Also, as of February, I will be an official blogger for Odalisque Magazine (I styled an editorial for them with the lovely Kelsea Kosko) so this may mean blogging more often (squee, it's a tight fit but I think/hope I can do it!) 

Meanwhile, watch for my weekly column spotlighting the Fashionistas and Fashionistos of the FIT campus at College Fashionista! 

Follow me on Instagram (@_jessicawu )for updates on just about everything :)

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Last Post of the Year!

JOE FRESH top / THRIFTED skirt / BCBG wedges / TOPSHOP "Sartorial"

Woah, today is the LAST day of 2012, and what an absolutely incredible year it has been.

Just five months ago I graduated high school, and now my second semester of college at the Fashion Institute of Technology is around the corner. In this year's time, I have been able to learn, experience, and simply do many things that I won't be able to even list. The people I've met and befriended at home and in New York have truly changed and impacted my life for the better. 

Although I will admit that I did not keep up with blogging as much as I thought I would be able to over the past few months, I hope that I will be inspired to continue blogging and sharing my style with all of you lovely readers! 

Thank you all for reading, supporting, and having an interest in my blog; it really means a lot to me. 

Cheers to the new year, and see you soon!

xx

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What I'm Wearing | black

F21 vest / RVCA dress / JOE FRESH boots
I think my return to home (California) has led me into a black relapse, as all I have been wearing in the past few days has been BLACK on BLACK on BLACK. Personally, it's easy to work with and infallible.  Today's outfit photographs were taken at three different locations: my front lawn, LACMA (not pictured), and at the La Brea tar pit museum (kid friendly for my siblings). 
I recently purchased this faux leather vest at F21 for a mere $17 after lusting over motorcycle vests for the lognest time. The boots were also a great buy at $20 and the perfect replacement to my overly-worn soles of my first city ankle boots (that concrete wears, man!) 
Anyways, I am truly sorry that I have not been posting as often as I should be.  I have a month of break and will not be returning to New York until the 23rd of January, so we will see! I am also beginning my internship as a Style Guru at College Fashionista, so watch out for my posts!
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What I'm Wearing | Zig Zag

dress thanks to SUGARLIPS // VINTAGE necklace // GLINT & GLEAM cuff thanks to SHOPLATELY // purse thanks to OASAP // JOE FRESH flatforms Photos by HEATHER! I wore this a couple of days ago, but never got around to blogging it. I am currently taking a break from my Advertising and Promotion paper to blog this (shh don't tell) Anyways, I love the cool zigzag print on this dress from Sugarlips, it is a beautiful transitional piece that I'm sure will stay in my wardrobe and carry on through fall (great indigo and rust hues, ending summer and starting fall!)  xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FB FAN | LOOKBOOK

What I'm Wearing | Tropical Paradise

ZARA pants // LIZ CLAIBORNE top // JOE FRESH wedges // LIZ CLAIBORNE bag  pictures by HEATHER!
Today, Heather and I ventured out to Madison Ave. in attempts to keep our sweeth tooths mum. I had  Citron and Rose Petal macarons, which were both utterly delicious. The ganache was so creamy and smooth and the pastry was an unbelievably awesome medium between firm and soft.  Afterwards, we tried to hit up a few thrift stores but to no avail, as they were all closed for labor day (Sad face). 
Then, we made our way to Shake Shack to get our lunch. Crawling with people and catty customers, we were fortunate enough to have found a space after waiting for a while (and just in time for our burgers and fries too!) I will say that I was not impressed with the burger whatsoever, and that the fries actually outshone it. 
For this excursion, I wore a cropped knit tank with my awesome paradise party pants (PPPs) from Zara, and my new shoes from Joe Fresh, which I picked up the other day for $19!
One thing I'm liking about New York--no sales tax on shoes and clothing under $100. Thank God.
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