GO EASY

{photos by Youri Park}

wearing: Nollie daisy cropped sweater {c/o PacSun}, Nasty Gal leather jacket, 

thrifted vintage Levis, gifted Kelsi Dagger flats via ModCloth, Philip Lim x Target Pashli mini 

Be kind to yourself, this is something that I've been thinking a lot about. We use and abuse our bodies like nobody's business. I would know. I've been there, done that and am currently still doing that. But guess what? It is somebody's business. It's yours! We're a generation of live fast, die young, go hard or go home. And sometimes you have to do just that; to go home, relax and be okay with who you are, where you are and where you're going. Don't forget about yourself. It's easy to get caught up with everything: with tests, a s/o, with partying and/or responsibilities. Take care of yourself: mentally, physically and emotionally. Love yourself because no one else can until you do.

Be kind, go easy. Relax and enjoy. For those of you on the semester system, welcome back! For those of you already deep into life, don't forget to appreciate the little things and keep calm.

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NEW YEAR & NEW YORK

/ photos by Danielle Ma /

{wearing}: Zara trench coat, H&M beaded t-shirt, Primark cardigan, 

Forever 21 flannel, plaid skirt, and studded combat boots

New Year, New York, new me? Isn't that what we all hope for with every January 1st? A nice clean slate that we can mark up with all of our highs and lows, our wins and fails for the next 365 days. And, with the next January 1st, to have it all just wash away. It's a nice thought, a great sentiment, although not a very realistic one. If only that was how it all worked. 

But with every new year, we get a new set of eyes. Some things clear up while other things blur. And that's why this is one of my favorite times of the year. I love feeling refreshed, renewed and ready to take on the world. It's all a head game really. Entering my last semester at Berkeley, I have a lot to consider, reconsider and figure out before May rolls around. After playing my way through Europe for the last four months, I'm looking forward to grounding myself and getting back to business.

And that future will hopefully lie in NYC. I love this city so much, from the entertainment to the neighborhoods to the amazing eats. This city is growing on me with every passing day. I can't imagine living anywhere else in my twenties and I can't wait to get myself back here as soon as I possibly can. That's one of my main goals for 2014. Since I'm so over resolutions (they're too easy to forget and ignore), I want goals that I can check off as the year goes along. And so, cheers to 2014, may the new year bring you, my loves, lots of happiness and joy :)

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