LA LA LACE

I've always been a "stare at my closet for an hour then take 5 minutes to get dressed and run out the door" kind of a girl, so accessories tend to be the last thing on my mind. Truthfully, the only accessory I wear on a daily basis is the black hair tie on my left wrist as seen in almost every one of my outfit posts. But I think, with my newly acquired sunnies obsession, that neglectful attitude may be on the verge of major change. Finger's crossed. 

I wore the lace dress with my favorite denim vest for dinner out because, let's face it, denim and I are paired together more often than PB & J. The dress is just tight enough to give me a waist yet loose enough to not feel suffocating. I've learned to wear comfy clothes for eating out because, to put it not so delicately, I love food and I love it to the point where I tend to need to loosen a few belt buckles. I never did say I was a classy gal.

Random fact: I've been listening to Jack's Mannequin too much and I got the title of this post from their song "La La Lie." If anyone got that, kudos! That song, and band, makes me super nostalgic for my awkward middle school days. Thinking about it, I don't really think I grew out of the awkward stages just yet...

See the spring break day look I did with this Charlotte Russe dress here!

white floral late skater dress c/o Charlotte Russe

oxblood zip-back pleather heel bootie c/o Charlotte Russe

H&M light denim vest

thrifted purse

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FUCHSIA ON THE GO

{photos by Laura Nguyen}

wearing: purple lace inset crisscross back a-line dress c/o Charlotte Russe {buy here}, stone zip-back nubuck ghillie wedges c/o Charlotte Russe {buy here}, Nasty Gal leather moto jacket, gifted Modcloth headband, gifted yellow leather crossbody purse

Here's my second day look for Charlotte Russe's "Spring Break, Take 2" (first one's here). Despite what I may say, I'm a huge pink fan and have been ever since I was a kid. Fuchsia is an edgier shade of the girly hue and I love how easy it is to dress up and down this pretty shade. I love it on my lips, on my body, on my hands and my feet! With that said, this dress is heaven sent. Everything from the color, the cut, to the way it flows so well in the SF breeze makes it the perfect dress to shop around in. I wore my favorite leather moto jacket to toughen up the frilly dress and to protect myself from the city winds.  The yellow accessories add just the right amount of extra coloring to the already colorful outfit. 

Frolicking around Union Square with Laura snapping away was awkward and hilarious at the same time. From the people gawking to the pigeons creeping, it was a huge laugh fest. But then again, everything is always just a little bit funnier with my best friend around.

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SPRING BREAK, SPRING LACE

wearing: white floral late skater dress c/o Charlotte Russe, thrifted leather/feather belt, thrifted leather seahorse purse, gray H&M ankle socks, gifted round sunnies, oxblood zip-back pleather heel bootie c/o Charlotte Russe

I. LOVE. SPRING. BREAK. Maybe not as much as the gals from the Spring Breakers but I enjoy it quite a lot. The weather's better than winter break and the feeling is more appreciated than summer break since it comes in the middle of the semester; it's the little beacon of light that gives us college kids some time to breathe and relax before we have to head back into the madness. Instead of jet-setting off to a more tropical climate like daydreamer me wishes, I'm stuck in the Bay Area for the most part. But no wallowing for me, I am definitely going to make the best of it. Lots of food adventures are planned with a quick trip down to LA at the end of the week!

This spring break, I've teamed up with Charlotte Russe for "Spring Break, Take Two." Two dresses, two pairs of shoes, two looks each, get excited cause I know I am! For the first of four, I did a day look with this sweet little lace skater dress that is absolutely perfect for both spring and summer. But I'll probably wear it all year round because it's just so darling. The oxblood booties are my favorite go-to shoes right now! Everything from the color, the cut, the comfort (these are more comfortable than my Rachel Comey ones!) makes me way too happy. Shoes should not make me this happy but they always do. Wore this outfit for a simple day of family and food but it's very obvious that I had music festivals on the brain when I got dressed. Maybe one day I'll finally get to spend a weekend dancing my tush off to some amazing bands but until then at least I can dress the part!

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SIMPLE AS IT SHOULD BE

{photos taken by Jason Maier}

wearing: thrifted Gap overalls, Dolce Vita white polka-dotted blouse via Stitch Fix, gifted vintage crossbody bag, black Zara ballerina blocked heels

The first thing my roommate said was "wait...someone else here has a pair of overalls...what?" Isn't it interesting how a pair of overalls can be dressed up so differently? I mean we're both wearing overalls, black shoes and white tops yet the vibe is totally different! I love Youri's grungy chic take with her leather cut-out boots and sheer knee highs; it's something I could never ever pull off yet she does it with such ease. For probably the first time in my life, I felt girly in mine. Pairing the denim with classic black flats and a pair of red lips instantly makes me feel like a lady. That's the best part of fashion isn't it? The creativity, the individuality and the fun that comes with it all.

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THE DENIM SEDUCTION

wearing: ModCloth black crop top, vintage printed skirt, H&M denim vest, Brandy Melville army green jacket, maroon H&M ankle socks, Dolce Vita black booties, vintage tan Coach satchel, black braided Levis belt

This is the story about the little denim vest that just won't quit. Yes, I realize that it's a repeat offender {seen here and here} but I just can't help myself, that little sucker just worms its way into every single outfit I wear! I'm helpless against the seduction of denim but who can blame me right? Denim is just so effortlessly perfect that no justification is needed. Much like Ryan Gosling. And yes I did just compare Ryan Gosling to denim, deal with it.

Threw in that last photo for good measures because silly fishy faces are the best, the absolute best!

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BLOGGAS AT PLAY

wearing: ASOS daisy peplum top, BDG denim ankle grazers, ASOS Havoc heels, H&M denim vest, Zara trench coat, leather bag via Taiwan

Even though I live ten miles outside of San Francisco, it's so hard finding time to explore the beautiful city that I love to brag about so much. Last Saturday, Youri, Amanda and I (and the sock in my bun) spent the afternoon in the Marina and Japantown. For what? For food of course! Ever heard of Red Velvet Chicken and Waffles? Yeah, I didn't know that existed as well but it was a very sweet surprise. Another fun fact, the bathrooms at American Cupcake have pink lights! I couldn't resist snapping a few (hundred) photos with the pretty light. And just two hours later, with my belly full of red velvety goodness, we miso ramen-ed it up at Japantown. Ahh, I wish I could re-eat that day. Food days are the best days.

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GOT A SECRET

wearing: knitted F21 blazer, H&M light denim vest, American Apparel sleeveless lawn crop button-up, American Apparel camel corduroy circle skirt, H&M ankle socks, F21 floral sneakers

This is what I wore for my grandma's 80th birthday lunch. My best friend described this outfit as a mix of Aria and Spencer from "Pretty Little Liars," our favorite guilty pleasure. Even being separated by all of middle California, I love our weekly texts filled with "OHMYYGOD," "he's sooo hot!," and "GIRL DON'T GO IN THERE BY YOURSELF!! ARE YOU STUPID?!!" Yeah, things get quite heated over iMessage and our emoji usage is always over-the-top. Anyways, I can totally see what she means, it has aspects of Spencer's favorites with Aria's flair. The blazer, white button-up and corduroy circle skirt has Hasting approval written all over it and the denim vest and floral kicks is totally something that Aria would wear. Guess my love for PLL isn't just for the cray cray story line (and Wren's cute face) after all.  

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