Monochrome Match

photos by Daniel Graindorge!

VINTAGE coat / F21 moto jacket / SPARKLE & FADE dress / MAX AZRIA X MILEY CYRUS leggings (LOL) / ZARA boots / F21 beanie 




Just a quick outfit post of my look a few days ago--lots of layering and dark colors (typical).  Hope you all are keeping warm in this chilly weather! Although--the temps are rising for NYCers in the next few days! xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FACEBOOK

Overall Mood: Leather

UNIQLO turtleneck / LUSH overalls thanks to LULU'S / VINTAGE coat / ZARA boots / sunglasses thanks to ZEROUV

photos by Daniel Graindorge
The temps have been crazy over the past few days, going from a comfortable 60 degrees to dropping to a numbing chill of 30 degrees--and back up again. When it settles in the 40s and 50s, I know it's time to break out the leather!
I recently received these gorgeous leather overalls from Lulu's and they are such a go-to piece! Like a throw-on dress, it's an easy piece that you can layer and pair with so many things. The last time I wore overalls was probably 2nd grade, so it was a funny experience slipping back into them.  I kept warm with this heat-tech turtleneck from Uniqlo and then slung my gigantic vintage coat from my mom over everything. I'm wearing my favorite pointy footwear from Zara and these amazing sunnies from the people at ZeroUV (thinking about it makes me miss home!). 
Thanks again to my talented friend Daniel for the lovely photos!! 
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Falling into Autumn

VINTAGE coat (mom's), moto jacket thanks to STORETS, ASOS top, skirt thanks to STORETS, ZARA boots, URBAN OUTFITTERS bag, sunglasses thanks to ZEROUV

photos by Heather

So going bare-legged in 40-50 degree weather is something that I am not skilled or equipped to do, but with this gigantic warm overcoat that I stole from my mother, I feel like I can do anything. It's funny how only a few years ago that floor length coats were the exact opposite of the "look" I was going for. Today, it's all about exaggerated volume and lengths, especially in my outerwear choices. 

I'm in the market for some good, long-lasting tights (my mother is fan of Wolford) hence the tights-less legs in this post. Anyways, I decided to pair this fun faux tie-waist plaid skirt with a cool textured sleeve moto jacket from the lovely people at Storets. I'm also wearing some of my new favorite purchases, a short sleeved sweat top from Asos that I scored for $18 and a small side bag from UO that I got for $5! 

So this outfit post is definitely a rejuvenation as my blogging has been so sporadic (okay, absent) as of late. My apologies, and I hope that I can blog some more!

xx

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Delicate Details

rings by Violetfly thanks to ShopLately

V necklace and gold band thanks to Alba Casares, gilt midi ring thanks to TNEMNRODA, 3 vintage rings 

glazed turtle box from Cabo given as a gift (thanks, Kelly!) I'm a big fan of heavy, statement-making jewelry but once in a while, a break is needed.  That is when delicate, barely-there jewelry comes into play!  I recently received a bunch of whisper light accessories that are perfectly understated but quite versatile due to their tiny nature and thought it would be best to blog 'em all together! xx INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FACEBOOK

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 | 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 | Pleats

VINTAGE blouse / VINTAGE skirt / URBAN OUTFITTERS heels A few days ago my friends and I headed up to LA for a day of good eats and modern art. We lunched at Daikokuya Ramen in Little Tokyo (delicious and affordable), made our way to the Museum of Contemporary Art, and took pictures at the amazing Walt Disney Concert Hall. Our last stop was The Grove shopping center, where we randomly spotted Michael Buble and his wife (and heard his songs playing, haha) and had a necessary dessert of Sprinkles cupcake (peanut butter chocolate-get it, you will thank me).  Outfit-wise, I chose to go for the pleats! I picked up this pleated cream blouse at a vintage store somewhere near union square for $15, and I'm so in love with it! My grandma also recently gave me this tweed skirt, which she never wore. I adore the double leather buckle detail as well as the gigantic gold pin (not pictured). The waist is a little loose on me, but I kind of like it sitting on the hips!  xx  INSTAGRAM | BLOGLOVIN' | FB FAN | LOOKBOOK

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