SKY HIGH

{photos taken by Rosa Nguyen}

wearing: sheer button up {Urban Outfitters}, b&w printed drawers {Pacsun}, Sam Edelman capped-toe mary janes, $5 sunnies {Charlotte Russe}, vintage purse {won via Zipped}

Another set of photos taken by the talented and oh so pretty Rosa Nguyen. Chilling by the side of the rooftop like I would a pool, this is just how I roll. Wearing sky high heels seemed more than appropriate when we were so high up and close to the sky. The juxtaposition of black and white created the perfect sight for any wandering eye. Whoever said black and white were boring together is obviously no friend of prints like moi because I can't get enough of it. I find that, because black and white are more subtle, you can get away with pairing lots of patterns together without it looking like a clown upchucked all up on your grill.

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LEATHER TALKS

wearing: H&M faux leather crop jacket, H&M fur, Urban Outfitters tiger tee, American Apparel corduroy circle skirt, Nine West ankle-strap wedges, gifted yellow clutch

A little out of place for summer, but summer in the Bay is utterly unpredictable and sometimes the leather and fur must come out and play. This get up may or may not be the result of far too many episodes of Mob Wives, my newest guilty pleasure (don't judge). Feeling like a badass, I'm ready to throw a punch or two but that's probably just the leather talking, what a chatty one it is!

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ALL OVER THE OVERALLS

wearing: thrifted GAP overalls, gifted Brandy Melville white blouse, Marni for H&M sandals, thrifted one shoulder leather bag, Ray-Ban glasses, {arm party via H&M, Korea, F21, Urban Outfitter's bag strap}

I have dubbed this my outfit of good finds. After spotting my darling Alexa Chung in a pair of messy overalls, I knew that my wardrobe wouldn't feel complete until I find one of my own. After searching for more than a year, I have found the overalls of my dream, with a $3 price tag. Perfectly comfortable and great over anything, this baby is my man repeller and my chick magnet; girls can't help but fawn over it and boys do not share the same sentiment. Hip! The Marni for H&M sandals was sheer serendipity, I couldn't believe my stroke of luck when I found these unibody awesomeness months after the line was released, and at 35% off. Hip! The leather one shoulder bag gives my outfits an added edge that I am loving; simple, clean and fits more than you would think, this is my ideal summer bag to throw on. Hooray! An whole outfit for under $50? Hip hip hooray for reals!

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TROUSIN' IT

{photo credit}: Rosa Nguyen
wearing: Korean asymmetrical blouse, H&M floral trouser, metallic gold Zara booties, thrifted oversized clutch

After seeing these floral trousers on blogger after blogger, I had lusted after them then promptly forgotten about them when finals rolled around and turned my brain into pure mush. But, after my usual rummage through my mother's closet, I came upon THE pantaloons, with tags and all. Since they were a size too big for her and fit my booty perfectly to a T, they were mine. Thank you booty, as if I didn't love you enough already!

These photos were taken by the amazing Rosa, who always has a way of make awkward ol' me look not so awkward and very much awesome. We were fortunate enough to catch the sun during its golden hour and it rewarded us by showering us with its illuminating goodness.

P.S. Check out Twenty Two's "Ask the Panel" featuring yours truly! Find out what flicks we're completely smitten over, I promise that my pick is SUPER embarrassing.

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TOUGH POPPY

wearing: faux leather jacket with canvas sleeves {Ebay}, H&M floral tank dress {borrowed from Mom's closet}, Dolce Vita Jamison booties {Nordstroms}, blush clutch {UO}, thrifted floral tassel necklace

Don't mistaken my love of shopping for a weakness, it is a much deeper and scarier love than that. You know that weak-in-the-knee, can't stop blushing and gushing feeling you get immediately after the first kiss with that special someone? Imagine that, but BETTER, and that's how I feel when I see a piece that I know my closet would love to be in company with. This is the story of how my new half faux leather, half canvas jacket and I met and we have been inseparable ever since. I fell in love with the subtle details, its inverted likeliness to the coveted Zara jacket and its even closer resemblance to the jaw-dropping, wallet-draining Alexander Wang jacket. Perfect to dress up or down all year round, I can't wait to make this jacket my new go-to.

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