Let the Sunshine In

Let the Sunshine In has moved!

2012-01-08T14:07:00.000-08:00

Hello all!

Let the Sunshine In has moved and is now Saturday Style. Come check out the new website (and don't forget to follow!) at http://saturday-style.blogspot.com/.

10.13.11

2011-10-14T00:16:00.000-07:00

T-shirt and Leather Shorts: H&M

First day of fall 10.5.11

2011-10-05T22:40:00.000-07:00

Fur vest: Forever 21, White shirt: Old Navy, Black leather boots: Target, Brown leather bag: Nordstrom

I could smell it on the crisp, cool breeze that sweeps up already-fallen leaves, then scatters them into puddles, formed after an overnight rain that scrubbed the earth clean. Chill nipped my bare hands, sending the first shivers of the season zipping up my spine. I sloshed my way to school, all the while wishing I could curl up in bed with a nice novel, a fleece blanket and a hot cup of tea.

Today it finally felt like fall.

Snapshot 9.29.11

2011-09-29T21:36:00.000-07:00

Hat: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: Forever 21

weekender 9.3.11

2011-09-05T02:59:00.000-07:00

A casual outfit (my Forever 21 jean jacket, a loose, sea foam colored Urban Outfitters tank, and dark wash skinny jeans w/ my tribal print bag from China and a flower hair accessory :)), for a casual Saturday. Walked through a vintage market and had amazing pizza and pastries from a cute little coffee shop with my mom and a good friend. What would we do without the weekend?

Lace tank 8.3.11

2011-08-31T18:57:00.000-07:00

Today I wore a lace tank top from Nordstrom Rack and a pair of black skinny jeans from Forever 21 (the ring in the first photo is also one of my favorites from Forever 21). I paired my light grey lace tank with a white tube top, not only because it best showcases the texture of the shirt, but because, well, you just can't wear this tank by itself. I love lace, I really do, but it can be tricky sometimes, as it is usually see-through, which makes it unwearable on its own. Choosing a top to go underneath a lace garment is more of an art than a science: it has to be just right. You can't have the color or texture of the undershirt take away from the lovely lace on top can you? :)

Sketch 8.21.11

2011-08-21T23:47:00.000-07:00

This is a quick sketch I did (with a little help from pixlr) of a 70's blouse with front pockets and voluminous sleeves, paired with two large cuff bracelets, a pencil skirt, and a clutch. I'm on the lookout for a similar blouse for fall, but haven't seen anything like it on the racks recently.If only I had the time and skills to make this top!

I find myself lamenting about this a lot. I will have a piece in my head that I am dying to wear and I'll search high and low in my local stores but can never find it!

Anyone else feel the same?

Flower Child

2011-08-17T20:48:00.000-07:00

Jacket-Forever 21, Dress-Marshalls, Flower hairpiece-Charlotte Russe, Bag-Urban Outfitters

I have been on the hunt for a jean jacket for a couple of months now, and finally came across one in Forever 21's online store. I ordered it in a small, and it is still slightly too big, but I don't feel too badly about the fit because it wasn't very expensive. You know you've bought a great piece when you bring it home and can immediately and effortlessly start to make outfits with it :)

8.15.11

2011-08-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

This color palette feels very 70’s :) The decade was huge on the runways for spring and fall!

My skirt and the outfit remind me of Gucci's Spring RTW collection, specifically my favorite look.
Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

Black Chiffon

2011-08-14T02:45:00.000-07:00

I wore this dress out on a quick trip to make some returns and ended up getting a handful of compliments on it! I bought it from a little shop in Hong Kong on my last day. I love the swishy skirt, the mesh upper, and the little pockets on the front :)

Summer look

2011-07-17T13:40:00.000-07:00

Romper: Forever 21, Sandals: Target, Purse: Hong Kong street vendor, Earrings: Forever 21

Summertime

2011-07-16T22:34:00.000-07:00

Trip pics

2011-07-10T01:52:00.000-07:00

A couple of photos from my trip...

Home again, home again

2011-07-10T01:08:00.000-07:00

Capri Romper 06.08.11

2011-06-09T00:03:00.000-07:00

Romper-Nordstrom, Belt-Urban Outfitters, Shoes-Target, Hat- Forever 21

It's starting to feel like summer! The sun has finally made an appearance, and allowed me to whip out some warm weather clothes like this light and comfy capri romper, which is simple and versatile and will be perfect for travelling.

6.6.11

2011-06-06T23:51:00.000-07:00

I've been slacking in the style photography department lately. Call it summer fever, or pure laziness. I've been enjoying my first few carefree days preparing for a big trip to Asia, doing some much needed little to-do list items, and catching up on all of the books and magazines I didn't have time to fully read during the school year.

It doesn't quite feel like summer yet in my town. The weather has been perpetually gloomy, and I feel like I'm dressing for fall instead of summer (one of the many reasons I haven't gotten a chance to take new photos).

Has summer reached you yet?

I did a lot of shopping this last weekend, both for fun, and in preparation for my trip, so I have a lot of stuff I want to share with you guys :)

Lemon

2011-05-27T21:28:00.000-07:00

My Top Five Summer Must-haves

2011-05-25T20:52:00.000-07:00

Normaluisa FW 11/12

2011-05-21T01:43:00.000-07:00

I really love these two looks that knightcat posted a while ago of the normaluisa fw 11/12 collection. I love the detailing on the shirt in the first photo. And the second look is just genius. (I mean, what a combo!) It looks so comfy and chic and current. I'm really drawn to big, wide-brimmed 70's hats, especially for summer, and I would definitely say they were one of the features that drew me in to this collection.

I currently have this American Apparel hat on my wishlist :)

[More of normaluisa fw collection via knightcat here.]

Currently Coveting

2011-05-18T20:04:00.000-07:00

Essie Nail Polish (left to right): Lapis of Luxury, Absolutely Shore, Smokin' Hot

Feeling Patriotic

2011-05-18T19:02:00.000-07:00

Shirt: Random $10 store in Santa Barbara, CA; Pants: Forever 21, Headband: Charlotte Russe

My sister told me today that I looked like the fourth of July, which I took as a compliment because I LOVE this color combo! This outfit was perfect for the bipolar weather we had today. (This morning it was cold, overcast and raining and currently it's at least 70 degrees and sunny! Go figure.)

Fall Color Inspiration

2011-05-14T21:27:00.000-07:00

My projected color palette for the upcoming fall season, with a little help from Style.com and Garance Doré :)

Rompin around

2011-05-11T15:10:00.000-07:00

It was really hot yesterday so I whipped out this romper that I picked up at Forever 21 over the weekend. Most loose rompers are unflattering on my body, but this one has a little belt that came with it that nips in my waist and gives me some shape.

I’m off to interview for the Nordstrom Fashion Board, wish me luck!

Celine bag

2011-05-09T19:40:00.000-07:00

Love the cute color of The Blonde Salad's new Celine tote.

Headband/Scarf

2011-05-09T19:22:00.000-07:00

Found this scarf/headband in an Urban Outfitters sale bin!

Hope everyone's week has started off well.

5.8.11

2011-05-08T01:03:00.000-07:00

Got this dress while I was in LA. The color is nice and bright, and the fabric is loose and comfy, which makes it perfect for summer. I wore it to a family get together today :)

Happy early Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there!

Free People May 2011

2011-05-05T19:27:00.000-07:00

I have been really drawn to vintage inspired dresses lately, specifically the silhouettes of the 60's and 70's.

I just think this one from Free People is adorable! Now if it only wasn't so darn expensive...

A couple of photos from Free People's May and music festival catalogues... I have to say, nothing beats their April catalogue. I still can't get over the genius color and texture mixing in that shoot.

http://www.freepeople.com/

Printed Dress

2011-05-02T18:43:00.000-07:00

Dress-Target, Sandals-Steve Madden

My sister actually got this dress for herself, then didn't like it when she tried it on, so I happily scooped it up :)

One week of huge tests ahead of me then I will have plenty of time on my hands to take lots and lots of pictures. The weather has been so nice recently! All I want to do is slip on a sundress, read a nice book and drink a cool glass of water in the sunshine... too bad I have to study.

Abigail Breslin's coat

2011-04-23T16:56:00.000-07:00

[http://www.reelmovienews.com/gallery/abigail-breslin-and-sarah-jessica-parker-on-new-years-eve-set/]

I was flipping through People magazine when I came across this photo of Abigail Breslin and Sarah Jessica Parker on the set of their upcoming movie New Year's Eve and had to repost it because I am in love with Abigail's coat! Pretty color, classic and flattering cut = perfect for spring! I will definitely have my eyes peeled for a similar one, maybe in a slightly more muted shade.

Can anyone think of a word to describe the color? It's no exactly orange, and its not exactly red...

New bag

2011-04-23T11:53:00.000-07:00

Isn't it cute :) I love the structure and the double handles!

Coachella

2011-04-21T22:47:00.000-07:00

[fashioncanvas]

Loving the yellow bag on the arm of the fashionista in the lower left photo. That really warm, almost mustard yellow just screams spring and summer.

I got a new bag a few days ago from Urban Outfitters. It's not yellow, unfortunately, but it has a really cute shape. I'll take photos tomorrow to share.

I've been on break for the past few days but haven't gotten the chance to take outfit pictures... (too much studying and blah weather). I can't wait until summer when I'll be free to take tons and tons of photos! Freedom is just around the corner :)

4.11.11

2011-04-11T21:02:00.000-07:00

Top: Lush, Jeans: Hudson, Boots:Steve Madden, Necklace: Forever 21

Loving this top :) I wore this to a school event that wasn’t too fancy, but called for something nicer than a t-shirt. I’m wearing an adorable chunky necklace from Forever 21 and a chunky cuff bracelet. The necklace has a mix of metals and so it goes perfectly with this black and brown outfit.

I am such a fan of chunky accesories. I feel like dainty accesories just get lost in most outfits.
Hope everyone got a little bit of sunshine today :)

Teal pants + new top

2011-04-06T17:05:00.000-07:00

Top: Lush, Pants: Zara, Shoes:Target

The top that I'm wearing is actually see through, so I'm wearing it with a black long sleeve shirt from Forever 21. I love the way the chiffon fabric of this top moves; it's light and perfect for spring; and I love the cute front pockets.
If you, like me, are looking for a way to add color to your wardrobe, I'd suggest getting yourself a pair of colored pants. They are so versatile and easy to add into any wardrobe. If you're daring, try out the color blocking trend that is hot hot hot right now by pairing colored pants with an equally vibrant top. (Right now Zara has a lot of pieces that would be perfect to use, so I would check out their online store if you're planning on trying this trend out.)

Have a great Wednesday!

And my awkward attempt to demonstrate the movement of this top...

Free People April 2011

2011-04-05T20:36:00.000-07:00

http://www.freepeople.com/

And there they go, creating stunning photos again...

Spring

2011-03-26T21:21:00.001-07:00

Spring by tres_chic featuring boutique 9 shoes

LA Fashion District/Show

2011-03-23T17:10:00.000-07:00

Coat- my mom's :), Jeans- Forever 21, Shoes- Charlotte Russe

Wore this to attend the GAP Project Fashion Show in LA and wander the Fashion District.

I got a few great items from the Fashion District that I'm excited to share with you all :)

Happy Wednesday!

I am kind of in love with the graffiti behind me in this photo :)

The Grove

2011-03-22T17:18:00.000-07:00

Sweater- Gap, Dress (worn as top)- Forever 21, Skirt- American Apparel, Shoes (not pictured)- Oxfords from Spanish street shop

While I was in LA I went to American Apparel and finally bought this ivory skirt that I have had my eyes on for who knows how many weeks or months. Definitely one of my new favorite pieces :)

More photos tomorrow...

Los Angeles

2011-03-21T19:31:00.000-07:00

I got back yesterday from my weekend trip to Los Angeles with my dad. It was absolutely one of my all time favorite weekends! I have the best dad in the world. He and my mom are the top role models in my life, and I am so lucky to have them as parents :)

Tank top (underneath jacket): Same Guy by Ed Hardy, Jacket: Sakks Off Fifth, Jeans: Hudson, Shoes: Target

This is a (slightly blurry iPhone pic) photo of yours truly in the Universal Studios Prop Warehouse where they house everything from telephones and fake weapons to furniture that is used in the movies produced on the Universal Studios sets. The weather was slightly cool, but held for the first two days of my trip. On the last day, though, it poured and poured like nobody's business.

I have a lot of work to catch up on, so I'm going to be posting photos from the trip here and there throughout the next few days as I get around to them.

Even though yesterday was technically the first day of spring, the sun is nowhere in sight :( And Yahoo Weather forecasts that the rest of the week will be similarly dismal.

Hope everyone's having a great Monday!

3/15/11

2011-03-15T17:59:00.000-07:00

The weather is growse... again. I am so ready for this winter to be over!

These are the new boots that I got a few days ago because they were on super sale... I'm sure they'll show up in some outfit posts in the future (which will hopefully be soon... if the weather decides to cooperate).

Sun in the sky, you know how I feel

2011-03-13T14:17:00.000-07:00

It was such a beautiful day on Friday that I couldn't resist taking some pictures. Enjoy!

[if you repost please link back to my blog :) thanks]

3/12/11

2011-03-12T14:19:00.000-08:00

[mod fox]

Some inspiration on this bittersweet Saturday. I feel slightly guilty because I am having a beautiful, wonderful day, while halfway across the world there are citizens in Japan who are dealing with death and destruction caused by the tragic earthquake. Its hard to understand how such a duality can exist on the same planet. All I can do is be grateful for my health and safety, and pray to God that neither I or my family ever have to go through anything as horrible in our lifetimes.

3/9/11

2011-03-09T18:05:00.000-08:00

The sun was blazing a few days ago when my brother shot this for me … and unfortunately it washed me out! But at least you can still see the dress :) I added a little red belt because I felt like it was just too plain by itself, which seems almost paradoxical considering the crazy print (that is actually much lighter in this photo than it is in real life).

Happy Wednesday! One day closer to the weekend!

Pop of Color

2011-03-08T20:13:00.000-08:00

Top- Forever 21 Striped Dress, Skirt-Zara, Scarf- Vintage

Like a little burst of sunshine, this scarf can brighten up any outfit. I found it at a thrift store for $7 a few months ago, because it looked exactly like a scarf from Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 collection! It has a slightly neon hue that makes it almost identical. Bright accents have been showing up everywhere it feels like…

It’s almost officially SPRING! Look at the blooming flowers behind me! And the gorgeous sun!

I have finals this week... booo, which means lots of studying and not a lot of sleep unfortunately.

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Sketch-American Apparel

2011-03-01T20:47:00.000-08:00

Chiffon.

This is my drawing (VisualBasic-style) of an American Apparel ad (posted below) that I'm obsessed with and keep seeing everywhere. The ad is about chiffon -both the skirt and the top are made out of chiffon- which I am loving right now! I'm going on a trip to Los Angeles in a few weeks (part of last year's birthday present) and I can't wait to go to the American Apparel store and stock up on chiffon chiffon chiffon :)

Hope everyone's having a great week!

[http://www.americanapparel.com/]

2/27/10

2011-02-27T21:41:00.000-08:00

Jacket- Sakks Off Fifth, Jeans-Hudson, Belt- Nordstrom

This is an outfit that I wore last week on one of the sunny days. The necklace that I'm wearing is from a street vendor in Morocco and it definitely spices up this otherwise simple outfit; it adds a littly funky, a little glam I think :)

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Singing in the Rain

2011-02-24T17:24:00.000-08:00

Shirt- $10 Store in Santa Barbara, Pants- Forever 21, Belt- Nordstrom, Boots- (as if you haven't seen these already :)) Steve Madden

It was raining today, hence the umbrella. I seriously love this umbrella, not only because it keeps me from getting soaked on days like this, but just because it is so darn cute! I tied my skinny brown belt around my waist to give this oversized shirt a tad more shape. You can sort of see it peeking out from under my arms (that I just realized are slightly obscuring it in the photo above… oops ha ha).

I've been on the lookout for an umbrella like this one for a while, so when I randomly came across this one in some obscure pharmacy, it was hard to resist the urge to jump up and down at my luck :)

Clutch

2011-02-22T22:12:00.000-08:00

I have been wanting to DIY a big, leather clutch so badly ever since Gemma from fade to black made her own about a year ago (see below).

[fade to black]

And then this little clutch pops up on the arm of Carolina of Fashion Squad and now I am feeling some serious envy.

[fashion squad]

It seems like a clutch like the one above would be very practical, but I'm not sure how much use a kid like me would get out of it... though it would work well as a laptop case if it was big enough.. hmm.. I'll try to tackle this DIY once school isn't so busy...

2/22/11 Outfit

2011-02-22T19:08:00.000-08:00

This is one of my new favorite shirts that I just recently bought! It is so light/airy and I love the color. These jeans are new too actually. You can't really tell in this photo but they have little pockets on the side of the thighs.

I'm kind of dissapointed because it was actually sunny today (perfect for a photo) but by the time I got around to actually taking the photo it was getting dark so... ugh... more dark photos until the long days of summer reach my part of the world.

2/21/11 Sketch/Update

2011-02-21T22:48:00.000-08:00

Above is a quick sketch of my interpretation of an outfit that I saw while I was watching a video of the Free People, or the Urban Outfitters lookbook (I can't for the life of me remember which!).

I was the winner of Going West's recent giveaway! I purchased two pairs of sunglasses and a ring at shopcalico.com and they should be on their way to my house as we speak. I'll post some photos once they arrive :)

2/19/11

2011-02-19T22:38:00.000-08:00

Found these fun sandals at Forever 21 a few weeks ago. I can't wait for summer so that I can get some use out of them :)

And I picked up this recycled tote while I was out and about a few weeks ago too because I fell in love with the butterfly details.
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

Red Pants

2011-02-15T18:10:00.000-08:00

Pants-Forever 21, T-shirt-Delias, Blazer-Nordstrom

Wore my red pants today! I pulled out this old t-shirt from the back of my closet to wear with them.
The weather was really gloomy today, and its only going to get worse tomorrow... I am so ready for spring and summer! Anyone else?

2/12/11

2011-02-12T19:49:00.000-08:00

The top that I'm wearing is actually the Forever 21 dress that I wore in this post :) It is definitely one of the most versatile pieces that I own. And I love love love these cat-eye sunglasses! Happy Saturday!

2/10/11

2011-02-10T17:57:00.000-08:00

I know I've been coming at you with a lot of art posts recently but I just can't help sharing them, especially when I stumble across an artist as cool as this one. His name is Dan Mountford and I can't share any photos with you directly, but check out the DOUBLE EXPOSURES on his flickr account. They are amazing!

J. Crew Spring Inspiration

2011-02-09T19:32:00.000-08:00

[style.com]

J. Crew Spring 2011

2/9/11

2011-02-09T18:29:00.000-08:00

A quick photo of the parka and scarf combo that I've been digging. The scarf is from H&M and its a really pretty coral color that pops nicely with the olive green of the parka (I know it probably seems like it, but I swear I don't wear this parka everyday!) The photo is a little fuzzy because it was getting dark and my photographer (aka my impatient sister) was getting antsy. I'll take a better photo of this little combo eventually but right now I am swamped with homework.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

2/8/11

2011-02-08T19:33:00.000-08:00

[blog.freepeople.com]

[Flickr]

This is some of the work of artist Brent Hildy that Free People posted on their blog and I thought I would share with you all.

One of Those Days

2011-02-06T23:31:00.000-08:00

Sweater-H&M
Pants-Forever 21

Today was one of those rare, perfect days... I'm at the beach with my family for the weekend and the weather happens to be absolutely gorgeous and I happen to be wearing my new favorite outfit (above). Not to mention I got to spend time with my mom and dad and not think about school or homework or anything else. As you can see its past 11:00 pm and I am still up trying to milk this perfect day of every last second.

My Jewelry Solution

2011-02-02T17:37:00.000-08:00

Jewelry can be frustrating. Necklaces always tend to get tangled with each other and I feel like I am constantly looking for the match to an earring. One day I was staring at the framed bulletin boards where I pin inspiration photos (which I haven't updated in probably 6 months) and I thought, why not use it to hang earrings and necklaces. And so that's exactly what I did! I pin inspiration photos to the corkboard with sewing pins, then hang my necklaces and earrings from them. This method is so functional, and makes it really easy for me to just slip on a necklace or a pair of earrings when I am running late (which is much too often). Give it a try, and tell me how it works out!

My slightly messy board...

American Eagle medallion-ish necklace...

H&M earrings...

Forever 21 earrings...

Lucky Brand owl necklace...

P.S. My camera is back, obviously :)

2/1/11

2011-02-01T21:23:00.000-08:00

Shorts-Forever21, Top-Lefties

Just got these shorts from Forever 21 like a week ago. They are nautical so of course I love them!

I'm working on upping the quality of my outfit photos. It is so hard because it is either a self-timer situation (like these photos) or a wait-till-my-grumpy-sister-finishes-her-homework situation, and its frustrating because neither of those allow me to control quality. But I'm working on it.

I took the photo below while frantically running down my street trying to catch a gorgeous sunset.

REMIX Challenge Update

2011-01-31T21:08:00.000-08:00

Sorry folks, but I've decided to postpone my proposed REMIX Challenge. I didn't realize when I suggested it that it would take so much time! With school I just can't photograph outfit remixes and get my homework done. Unfortunately in this evil world homework is more important; depressing, but unavoidable. There will still be the usual weekly outfit posts though!

1/31/11

2011-01-31T20:48:00.000-08:00

Keeping my eyes open for a chiffon skirt (either long, like the first photo, or short, like the second) in a coral color. I think I'm leaning towards the shorter skirt but can't decide... Thoughts?

[http://popcultureafternoon.blogspot.com/]

I adore this outfit because its feminine and kind of funky. The shoes and the textured sweater give it a little edge. And you can never go wrong with a wide-brimmed hat like the one she's sporting. Love it!

[americanapparel.com]

This American Apparel skirt would be perfect for spring and summer!

Oxford Flats

2011-01-28T22:06:00.000-08:00

These are my favorite pair of flats! I got them over the summer randomly at a Nordstrom Rack store. I usually wear them for fancier occasions because that's where they seem most appropriate (and they are also not the most comfortable long-distance shoes either). But I don't care because I just love them and their cute oxford look :)

P.S. The better lense for my family's camera is still on the fritz. Booo...

Defunct

2011-01-27T21:19:00.000-08:00

My family's good camera is broken :(. Something is loose in the lense. I was planning on doing an outfit post today but that will have to wait until later in the weekend unfortunately (or at least until I can find my own camera...).

[chichi]

We had the cutest old man as a substitute in my psychology class today. He was wearing a funky, bright patterned knit sweater with Alexander Wang-esque elbow pads. (I bet he bought it before Alexander Wang was born, and seeing as he was about 80 and male he probably didn't care all that much about style when he put it on this morning.)
But his sweater reminded me that I was planning on putting elbow pads on my gray blazer just to add a little character. (a similar idea below)

It's relatively simple to do, but I just keep hesitating because I don't want to ruin a timeless piece...

Any thoughts? Should I go for it?

photobucket

Loves

2011-01-25T18:44:00.000-08:00

A few pictures I've picked up recently and not so recently :) Hope everyone is having a great week!

I love the sparkly dress with the rugged jacket, and the texture that it creates!

[shopplanetblue.blogspot]

Love the fur and the colors of this photo.
_______________________

This outfit is so fun and feminine! Definitely going to try to recreate this come spring and summer.

This is the blogger behind because im addicted (love her blog!). The sunglasses and coat are so cute!

[becauseimaddicted.net]

I LOVE this man's scarf, specifically the extra embroidery! Bring on the texture :)

[theglamouri]

These shoes are fun and feminine. If only I could wear heels to school... If only :)

[stockholm streetstyle]

If I wore heels, I would totally wear these.

[christeric]

These ones remind me of Betty Boop :) How adorable!

1/21/11 Striped Dress

2011-01-21T16:49:00.000-08:00

Dress- Forever 21, Leather Jacket- Saks Off Fifth, Boots-Steve Madden, Earrings- Forever 21

I love this dress! It is nice and stretchy and comfy. Like an old t-shirt. And the back, so cute! That little bow is probably one of the best parts :) Well and the fact that it only cost me... wait for it... $12! A score I believe. Its also nice because I can wear it with the various navy blue skirts that I own as a top when the weather warms up.

How do you feel about this outfit? Comment below!

Flickr

2011-01-20T22:17:00.000-08:00

I just opened a Flickr account and loaded some photography!
Click here to take a peek.
If you have a Flickr account Search (under People) "an aspiring everything" and my account will pop up. Feel free to add me as a friend or become a follower!

Cape Town

2011-01-20T20:03:00.000-08:00

Cape-Volcom (TJ Maxx), Pants- Forever 21, Boots- Steve Madden

So this is the cape :) The cape is Volcom brand but I got it at TJ Maxx (a discount store) for $20! It's pretty warm but a tad itchy because its wool. The shape is nice though. The cropped cut keeps short little me from looking like an overweight blob.

I love these cargo pants too! They're pretty comfy and such a nice green color.

Below is a photo of my outfit without the cape.

The top is from a store called Lefties in Spain (I am pretty sure its Zara's discount store, but don't quote me on that one). Can never go wrong with a nice black and white striped shirt :)

Parka Remix

2011-01-19T16:59:00.000-08:00

Parka- H&M, Top- Forever 21, Skirt- H&M, Boots- Steve Madden

This is my first remix of sorts. This is the parka from my last post, but this time I wore it with a floral top from Forever 21, a skirt from H&M, and my Steve Madden boots (are you sick of them yet? I know I'm not :)).

I haven't been able to post as often as I'd like because school/homework has been consuming my free time, but when I get the chance I'll take some more shots of my parka remixes and post them!

1/14/11

2011-01-14T20:31:00.000-08:00

Here's the parka! I paired it with my absolute favorite tights and my floral dress from Spain. Closer up picture below... If you zoom in you can see the pattern of the tights :)

Cape tomorrow!

Rain, Rain Go Away

2011-01-13T18:12:00.000-08:00

It's been really dark and rainy where I live :( and so the past few days its been really hard to take outfit photos to post. But today I just decided to go for it. In real life, the jacket isn't nearly as orange or...err... plastic as it looks, in this photo (flash is not my friend) but you get the gist :) Not exactly the most creative look, but it's comfy and warm and has become the outfit that I just throw on when I'm in a hurry and don't know what to wear.

Brown Faux-Leather Jacket-Sakks Off Fifth, Jeans-Zara, Boots- Steve Madden, Belt-Nordstrom

I recently got a cape that I'm excited to share with you guys, so hopefully tomorrow will be sunnier so I can get a nice photo of it!

On another note, I've been obsessively searching for a not-to-long, not-to-short, not-to heavy, not-to-shapeless olive green parka after seeing a photo of Amee from Song of Style wearing a really cute one a few weeks ago. While I was out and about earlier this week I decided to stop into H&M and, there it was. Not the same parka of course but one that fit all of the above criteria and is not ridiculously expensive.

So I have a lot to share with you guys (I'm planning on working on the Remix Challenge this weekend as well) so you can expect lots more posts coming your way! Off to work on the Spanish homework that I probably should have started an hour ago... ahh why does Blogger have to be so addicting.

REMIX Challenge

2011-01-10T17:41:00.000-08:00

So I've been following Kendi from Kendi Everyday and her posts have helped me reevaluate my closet. In the process, I've realized that I wear about 60% of my clothes. And what happens to the other 40%? It sits, and sits, and sits. In an attempt to make use of this 40% (or give myself justification to give some of it away) I've come up with a plan. I've taken Kendi's 30 for 30 idea, walked it back a few steps and... drum roll please.... I am starting my own similar challenge, which I'm calling the "Remix Challenge." Once a week I'll choose one piece of clothing, and make as many different outfits using it as possible. Its going to take some creativity to keep it going longer than a few weeks, but I hope that this will help me make smarter purchases in the future. And maybe reduce that 40% to a much nicer 10%.

H&M Trench

2011-01-06T17:51:00.000-08:00

I got this H&M trench coat a few months ago and I have been wearing it constantly. (And at $35, it was definitely one of my best purchases of 2010!)

I'm wearing the coat with jeggings that I got from TJ Maxx. (You can't see my feet but I'm wearing my off-white oxfords that I got in Madrid.)

Polka Dotted

2011-01-05T20:04:00.000-08:00

This is the same H&M dress that I last posted about :) Sometimes I forget that it’s winter until I step outside and get hit by a chilly gust of wind. Winter’s only halfway over and I already can’t wait for spring! (see bare arms)

During the day I wore this outfit with an off-white scarf from Target and my black peacoat, both necessities now that I am back in school and have to deal with frost-bitten mornings.

Hopefully now that I'm back to a routine I can return to posting more regularly.

Hope 2011 has started out to be a great year for everyone! I know it has for me :)

H&M Cheetah Cardigan

2010-12-17T22:30:00.000-08:00

I finally got around to taking a quick picture of this cardigan! It is so comfy and the pattern is vibrant (and photographs nicely).

Asos Spring Lookbook- Nylon Mag

2010-12-16T21:40:00.000-08:00

obsessed with this last one :)

[nylonmag.com]

And my own version of the last photo, playing with the tones a bit:

Espana

2010-12-12T20:51:00.000-08:00

A few photos from my trip to Spain.
Nam from Streetfsn gave me some tips for taking street style photos, but I was too chicken to approach strangers and ask them for a picture, so I had to settle for sharing these beautiful photos of scenery and buildings :)

Mont Serrat...

Madrid

Madrid- Parque del Retiro (one of the most beautiful parks I have ever visited!)

School Street Style and School

2010-12-08T19:28:00.000-08:00

I am starting to take street style photos of my friends and other classmates and am hoping to start up a street style blog on my high school newspaper's website. If I eventually get it started up I will share some photos with you guys.
Maybe its just me but I think personal style is really interesting. What a person wears reflects not only their personality, but how they feel about themselves. Crossing my fingers that my advisor approves the idea!

I Love Your Kiss

2010-12-07T19:14:00.001-08:00

[Andy Warhol]

Outofastrobe Vintage

2010-12-07T19:03:00.000-08:00

[outofastrobe.com]

Art Inspiration: Andy Warhol

2010-12-06T17:32:00.000-08:00

I watched a documentary on Andy Warhol yesterday and it was really fascinating. He is such an interesting guy. I never realized how influential he was in his turbulent time. Sidenote: I don't quite understand my fascination with the 1960's and 70's... It probably has something to do with my being a teenager, and seeing what power the youth of that time period had over culture and politics. Not to mention so many great artists and musicians came out of the "era of free" (freedom of speech, freedom to protest, free drugs, free-thinking, free hugs anyone?)
Back to Andy: There was a segment in the documentary about his films and I love his reason for making ones of sleeping people or people doing other simple things in slow motion: he wants to shed a light on time, and its meaning and value.

I want to make art like this some day. Art that makes people stop and think. Art that makes people slow down their busy lives to enjoy the moment...

Happy Monday.

November 27

2010-11-27T18:30:00.000-08:00

I took this picture with my phone while I was walking on the beach. On my way home (still walking) I got the random urge to doodle beach things like sea gulls and an umbrella on the picture, and voila! This is the result :)

She's a Lady

2010-11-22T19:27:00.000-08:00

[wildfox]

Russh Fashion

2010-11-22T19:05:00.000-08:00

[Russh]

A great collection from Russh. Their collection is like tribal woman meets hippie meets urban trendsetter. Love it!

Stolen From Grandma

2010-11-17T17:49:00.000-08:00

Claire from Stolen from Grandma has great style. She always seems to be able to make vintage look new and cool which ceases to amaze me. There aren't many vintage stores in my area and the clothes that these few stores do have are frumpy. I do have luck with vintage jewelry though! I absolutely love turqouise and I have been lucky enough to have been able to find some beautiful Native American turquoise. In fact most of my favorite pieces are Native American.

Meredith Melling Burke

2010-11-17T17:26:00.000-08:00

[the vogue diaries]

Meredith Melling Burke is the Senior Market Editor for Vogue US. No wonder she has such great style! I love how all three of her ensembles above are sleek, classic, and modern. She is so chic!

Suburbia

2010-11-13T21:32:00.000-08:00

Sketchy

2010-11-13T21:21:00.000-08:00

... the result of my midnight burst of energy last night.

And I finally got around to finishing a sketch that I started of Frassy.

I'm not sure what's up with the weird lighting... I promise it looks better/less blurry in person.

LF Winter Lookbook 2010

2010-11-11T15:32:00.000-08:00

[candywashington.blogspot]

I absolutely love this collection! I wish that I could have all of these pieces for my winter/fall wardrobe. They are so bohemian and cute and they look super comfortable. I love the effortless vibe that this collection gives off. Please open a store in my town! (...or at least an online store)

Learn more about LF or see their past collections here.

Femme

2010-11-09T20:13:00.000-08:00

[the electric]

Hard and Soft

2010-11-09T20:07:00.001-08:00

[fashiongonerogue]

Fire and Ice (trimmed with fur)

2010-11-09T19:52:00.000-08:00

[tumblr]

Great photo. The pairing of the red-haired model and red lips with the blue background is really interesting.

Tousled Tresses

2010-11-09T19:49:00.000-08:00

[framboise fashion]

[hanneli]

[tumblr]

I love Chanel Iman's romantic, tousled side bun and the perfectly messy hair of the models in the last two photos. It is so hard to get the tousled look for everyday, though,without looking sloppy. I run into this challenge every time I try to coax my hair into this style. There is definitely a fine line between polished waves, and just-got-out-of-bed rumpled locks. So I ask dear readers, how do you get the perfect, tousled do?

Jane Birkin

2010-10-29T22:12:00.000-07:00

[tumblr]

[last.fm]

[tumblr]

I just love this period in time (swinging 60s)! Especially in Europe. There was such great style and music...
I watched my favorite movie, An Education (with Carey Mulligan), yesterday that is set in around the same period as Birkin lived, and the whole music culture of that era just fascinates me.

Sound off:
What's your favorite time period and why?

I can't wait to hear your responses!

Real Girls Real Style- Season 1, Who What Wear

2010-10-29T21:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/videos/real-girls-real-style/

Click on the video of Kathryn from Season 1.
I love this girl! She is so cute and I love her perfect, carefree, bohemian outfit!

Shine On

2010-10-23T17:14:00.000-07:00

[fashion gone rogue]

I have been having a random sunglass obsession recently. I think its because I just noticed how much a great pair of sunglasses adds a look. I am still in love with my big, H&M, cat eye sunnies from the summer, even though I haven't gotten a chance to wear them recently. It is raining cats and dogs today :(

Snejana's Sunnies

2010-10-20T20:54:00.000-07:00

[little plastic horses]

I am absolutely in love with Snejana's sunglasses. They are so gorgeous and cool and sleek and perfect.

Sneak Preview: H&M and Lanvin Collaboration

2010-10-20T20:49:00.000-07:00

[style pantry]

The first photo is out from H&M's collaboration with Lanvin (probably their best collaboration ever). I am so excited to see the full collection! From the looks of this first photo, it looks like we can expect classic Lanvin statements (sleek black with exaggerated elements) from this collaboration. So excited for this to come out in stores! Not sure I will actually buy any of these pieces because they are sort of impractical for my everyday life (and in H&M's videos it was insinuated that they would be a bit on the pricier end), but man would I love to try all of this collection on!

L'Officiel Russia

2010-10-20T20:39:00.000-07:00

[fashionising]

Fashion Squad

2010-10-20T20:31:00.000-07:00

[fashion squad]

This girl has great style! I love her sunglasses in the first photo, her fur vest in the second, and her jacket in the third.

Olé

2010-10-20T20:24:00.000-07:00

[little plastic horses]

[fashion gone rogue]