LESS IS MORE

{photo cred: Youri Park}

wearing: American Apparel bouclé shawl cardigan, LA hearts black dress c/o PacSun, 

H&M ankle socks, Dolce Vita booties, Primark crop top

Someone once told me, "kid, you're too young to be wearing all that black." It's hard breaking such a beautiful habit, I can't help but pile on the blacks, the whites, and the neutrals. Some may call it boring but I'm a fan of easy dressing and this minimal color palette. So I guess all I have to say is, sorry I'm not even sorry one bit.

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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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ACID WASHED DREAMS

wearing: 

studded acid washed denim dress c/o PacSun

stone zip-back nubuck ghillie wedges c/o Charlotte Russe {buy here}

thrifted silver necklace ($1)

thrifted vintage Coach satchel ($15)

I've always been a dreamer and a planner but never been much of a doer. In our perfection-seeking society, it's easy to take a failure and let it ruminate into something much more than what it is. So I tend to let my dreams be just that; a dream. I'm sure this is a feeling that many of you can relate to as well. But I'm finally doing and it's a crazy, weird, and beautiful feeling having your vision become a concrete reality. I guess there's always going to be a time when it's necessary to trust your gut over of your head and take that chance, whatever it may be.

What I'm getting at is that I'm moving down to Los Angeles for the summer! I'm going to be interning at Lucky Brand in their new social media department. I can't imagine spending the last couple of months before I head off to Paris anywhere else; I have a new city to explore, a best friend in town to play with, and an amazing opportunity ahead of me. I am seriously one lucky lucky girl.

P.S. Since finals are right around the corner, I'll probably be pretty MIA for a quick sec. Maybe if I'm  procrastinating (as per usual), I'll do that video that some of you have asked for. My inarticulate self doesn't get why anyone would ever want to see me in a video but it'll probably make for some good laughs.

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SNO CONES

American Apparel navy stripe long sleeve boatneck / Bullhead sno cone shorts c/o PacSun / 

H&M x Marni silver sandals / geo necklace c/o PacSun

I usually try to stay away from super short shorts because of my thighs. I was never one of those lucky girls with teeny tiny thighs that don't touch. But, when a pair as cute as these Bullheads show up, how could you not pull them up and button them as fast as you can? They have all of the prerequisites that I require: 1) they're denim 2) they're studded 3) they're cute as hell 4) they're SUPER comfortable. What else could you possibly ask for in a pair of shorts? Oh did I mention that they're called "sno cones?" Brownie points for the cutest name that makes me wish it was summer like yesterday.

P.S. If you're in the Berkeley area this Saturday, you should stop by the FAST pop-up sale taking place from 1-4. If you don't know what FAST is, it stands for Fashion And Student Trends and it's this amazing club that puts on a student designed fashion show at the end of every semester. What'll be at the pop-up sale? Lots of original pieces from past FAST shows, a FAST curated sale and my closet! What I can promise you is that there will be lots of shoes (size 7), clothes and bags there so come out and shop, chit chat and enjoy the amazing Bay weather!

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AUTUMN LEAVES

wearing: All Saints tank top via Crossroads, Brandy Melville Hailey Jacket, Lunar Blue necklace c/o JewelMint, Bullhead acid washed skinny jeans c/o PacSun, gifted red Ecote crossbody, brown boots via Taiwan

It's easy to see happiness as a destination to arrive at, as something that we aspire to get to. But maybe it's simpler than that, perhaps it's subtly weaved into our day-to-day lives. It could be that burst of laughter, a quiet walk alone, a comforting hug, or anything else that puts you at peace. Being the neurotic over-thinker that I know I am, anything that can quiet my mind and make me feel at ease, even for a second, is something that I hold on to. Maybe instead of a destination, it's a bunch of the little things that make up happiness. Maybe, just maybe, happiness is within reach.

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RED

wearing: Sound & Matter leather moto jacket c/o PacSun, thrifted Gap striped long sleeves, striped H&M tank dress, Zara metallic leather booties, thrifted Levis belt

There's something so beautiful about a red lip. Or, more so, the perfect red lip. Since a nice deep red has become my go-to in the last few weeks, it only seemed appropriate, if not necessary, that I try to add more shades into my little family. After spending a good hour or so with a dear friend trying to find the right shade, I had a thought. Finding the perfect color for your lips is just as hard as finding the right someone to hold hands with. Neither of the two comes easy to you (and if it does, I hate you already), it's only through trials and tribulations, some disappointments and a couple of false alarms, that you come out looking through rose-colored glasses in the end. I think it's time that I stop watching and re-watching Sex and the City. Sorry Carrie, it's not you, it's me! At least it's not on a post-it?

P.S. Sorry for the absence, after finals ended and final grades came up, I've been in a self-induced coma trying to forget it all. On top of that, I have misplaced my camera charger, so there's that. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and here's to a fantastic new years! Thank you for your support and love! Xo

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STUDLY PLAID

wearing: Nollie Bullet Stud Flannel Shirt c/o PacSun {now $20!}, American Apparel mesh body suit, black strapless bra, gifted black skirt, F21 thigh highs, ASOS heels, gifted yellow clutch

I've been known to swoon over boys in flannel, there's a certain je ne sais quoi about it that I just can't enough of. Probably my favorite thing about them is "borrowing" them from manfriends. Like leather shoes and t-shirts, flannel is something that gets better {and way more comfy} with time and wear. But since I'm manfriend-less at the moment, I was ecstatic when PacSun, my favorite brand as a middle/high schooler, sent me a few pieces from their holiday collection and this Nollie Bullet Stud Flannel Shirt was among them. So warm, so chic and so so so weather-appropriate, I've already worn it three times! The studs did it for me; I love the little gold hardware and so does everyone else it seems. Keeping the rest of the outfit monochromatic, I made a leap from whiteout to blackout. Simple and just a little scandy, I think the see-through mesh compliments the heavy flannel well.

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