Coastal Flora

dress thanks to CHOIES / THRIFTED blazer / ZARA boots / Marlow satchel thanks to MaryLai New York / sunglasses thanks to ZEROUV
pictures by Mama Wu!
My hometown just relocated and rennovated its civic center/city hall earlier this year and I hadn't had a chance to see it until a few days ago. The color scheme and architectural motifs all tie to the sea (in fact, I think the building itself looks like an aquarium) as it is mere moments from the ocean (see the horizon in the back?). 
I thought it would be a perfect place to take pictures and I'm very happy with the way these turned out! I just got this amazing summer dress in the mail and for some reason thought to pair it with a floral embroidered blazer that I thrifted in New York for $10. 
Consequently, the black blazer led me to pair it with my amazing Marlow satchel (it'll be online soon!) and my new pointy Zara footwear. I finished the look with these rad reflective ZeroUV sunnies and some bright red lipstick!
 On a side note - Just a few more days until I fly back to NYC for my 3rd semester of school! I can't wait, although I'm sad to be leaving my family, friends, and ridiculously amazing summer weather :(
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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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Focus on the Details

ASOS shirt / ZARA skirt / MARYLAI New York satchel I must first say sorry for the lack of outfit posts in the last few weeks. I've been so preoccupied with resort and menswear that I didn't make time for personal style posts. Since it is summer, I will try venturing around to get some good outfit pictures in the future (fingers crossed). Anyways, this post is dedicated to my amazing new satchel designed by the ultra talented NYC handbag designer Mary Lai, whom I met through Fashion PR Con. I was given the chance to style her most recent lookbook (on the home page of the site!) and it was such a fun experience to work with her, the team, and her amazing creations. My search for the perfect relaxed black satchel finally ended thanks to the Marlow satchel. With 4 compartments/pockets, a roomy suede lined interior, amazing gold hardware (love the braided leather zipper detailing!), and the most buttery leather, it was love at first sight.  You will definitely be seeing more of this bag in future posts, more pictures soon! Thank you so much Mary for my bag! SHOP MaryLai New York xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FACEBOOK