Ladies who lunch: Paisley Tunic

10.15.2014

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There's something about this Zara dress that always makes me think of ladies who don floppy hats, and lunch on a patio overlooking a marina. This is an incredibly easy piece to transition from day to night. The silk material and paisley print already make this dress festive, so for night time I would just pile on some gold bracelets, and freshen up my lipstick.

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Crochet Sweater and Floral Shorts

10.05.2014

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I wore this a few weeks ago when it was still warm enough to wear shorts and too hot to wear a sweater. I almost forgot I had these shorts. I found them in the back of my closet, and figured the bright floral print would compliment my crocheted sweater, and GH Bass oxfords.

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Textures

9.21.2014

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Joe Fresh Top    |   Gap Shorts   |   Ann Taylor Purse   |   Lucky Brand Bracelet    |   Talbot Shoes (cute ones here)

Although this was a mild summer, it feels as if fall came out of nowhere with its' cool temperatures. And while everyone is slowly dressing in light layers, I'm still in denial that summer is over. I'm rocking shorts and sandals for as long as the weather allows. Summer forever!

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My new, sweet ride thanks to Hector!

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Snaps of random abandoned places and the golden hour.

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Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

All Striped Everything

9.14.2014

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Wearing an all striped outfit from head to toe in Gap. I threw in a sparkly clutch for some extra fun, and these Clarks sandals are all I've worn all summer. They are hands down the most comfortable sandals I've ever owned.

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Gap Shorts (similar)    |   Gap Shirt    |   Gap Clutch    |   Clarks Sandals

Wedding Guest in Floral

9.03.2014

Summer isn't just beach season, it's also wedding season. A time where couples proclaim their love for each other and say their I do's. Recently, I attended my friend's wedding. I'm so happy that I had the honor of celebrating Dana's big day with her and Joey. She made a beautiful bride and looked like such a princess! I kept expecting a horse drawn carriage to pop up any second like in Cinderella.

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The colors for the flower arrangements were summery and tasteful. The food was really delicious, and the meals just kept on coming. It was a feast, truly an Italian style wedding in regards to cuisine.

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Zara Dress (same one from Choies here)    |   Zara Heels (similar here)   |   BaubleBar earrings    |   gifted ABS Schwartz clutch

I opted to wear this bright floral dress since it was a summer wedding. Not only did the floral pattern of this Zara dress catch my eye, but I was also drawn to the extra panels of fabric of the skirt portion. The pockets are also a bonus!

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Congrats Dana and Joey! May you both have a loving and happy marriage! And thanks to Aarong for the outfit photos.

Black And White For Those Breezy Summer Nights

8.23.2014

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Dolan top via Marshalls (similar)    |   Random pants via Marshalls (similar)   |   Madewell Necklace (old, cute one here)    |   Lucky Brand cuff (similar)   |   Target Clutch (old)

As clean and chic black and white look together, I tend to avoid wearing it together. It brings back memories of having to wear a uniform through all of middle school. I used to count down the days till the next uniform free day, and I would be in such a dilemma as to what to wear. When you wear a uniform constantly, you want to wear your best clothes on a non-uniform day. But what if you can't decide between two of your favorite outfits, you know? Girl problems.

But this time I couldn't resist wearing black and white together. The twist detail of the top dresses up these casual pants, don a floppy hat, a woven blue clutch for a pop of color, gold accessories and I'm ready for a breezy summer night out.

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Birthday

7.15.2014

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Cheers to another year! My birthday was last week, so in honor of my birthday, it was only appropriate that I don a pretty outfit and some balloons.

BCNU Top via Marshalls (similar here and here)    |   Zara Skirt (similar)   |   Vintage Daisy Bracelet via Etsy (similar)    |   Arturo Chiang Shoes

Can you believe that this is the first time I've worn this crop top since buying it a year ago? Crop tops can be intimidating for those who don't like exposing their midriff. But they work so well when paired with a high waist bottom like the skirt I'm wearing. Make sure to choose a high waist bottom that is a little longer in length. You don't want to wear a short top and a short bottom. It's all about juxtaposition. I almost forgot to mention how I made a mad dash for the closest Zara when I saw that this skirt went on sale. It was definitely too pretty to pass up.

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The groovy chick is my friend Aarong. We spent college dancing to funk music while cooking in down jackets and gloves. We went on adventures around campus at 3am in a foot of snow. There wouldn't be a single soul in sight except for deer, and our footprints. And we'd marvel at how beautiful everything looked covered in a blanket of snow, and listen to the sound of the snow crunch under our feet. And how could I forget her sense of artistic vision and shared interest in fashion? This girl has casual, effortless style down to a science. I'll never forget the day she rolled out of her room wearing a hoodie, a chiffon dress, gray tights and sneakers. I took one look at her, and was confused by her outfit, but somehow it worked. Only Aarong could pull something off like that and make it look cool.

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Aarong dresses up her casual outfit with her Dannijo necklace, and DVF bag for a pop of color.

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We met this sweet pitbull who was all about rolling in the grass. Look at that face!

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I had a case of the butterfingers and the balloons slipped from my grasp. It was a tragic moment with lots of yelling.

Well folks, that's it for today. Thanks for stopping by and reading! I hope you enjoyed reading this post as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Photos taken by Aarong.

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