Birthday Suit

I turned 22 yesterday and spent the weekend celebrating. So rather than do my much needed LAFW runway show recaps, I thought I'd share a few of my birthday outfits with you guys first!

Outfit 1: BCBG Max Azria maxi dress, Kimchi Blue kimono jacket, Kate Spade Flicker Melinda satchel, H&M necklace, BDG Dalmatian pointed toe flats (on sale for $19 here)

Outfit 2: Givenchy necklace, H&M sheer top, F21 striped high waisted skirt, Banana Republic snakeskin purple clutch (visible here), Dolce Vita Lissie glitter platform heels 

Outfit 3: Geometric necklace (borrowed), Foreign Exchange peplum dress, BCBG snakeskin crossbody, Zara black heels

Thank you to everyone for all the warm wishes, texts and phonecalls. This has been the best birthday yet ♡

Chia Seed Pudding with Strawberries

NAMI SS13

The NAMI SS13 show was the first of all the shows I'll be attending this week for LAFW (if my schedule permits), and I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting a few local LA bloggers also in attendance: (from left to right) Sarah of Lame Chic, Jennifer of Channel Jen, Kayla of Blush and Bangs, May of Summer in May, and Joanne of Valentine Chic. Feel free to check out their blogs! 

The collection was a mixture of simplistic and contemporary cuts with leather, neutrals and splashes of spring colors. Some of my favorites included the midriff-baring drapey tops and their dress-version counterparts. I also loved the juxtaposition of the exposing sweater dresses with the bold, spring shift dresses. I'm typically not a fan of turtlenecks in any way, shape or form, but the recurring spring-ready renditions in this line won me over. 

I struggled to get better body shots of the models from where I was and basically only managed to get them from the knees up, so sorry 'bout it. Didn't manage to get a full body shot of my lemony ensemble either. In case you're wondering what I'm wearing: lemon Zara blazer and trendy necklace (both borrowed from roommate), black Zara lace shorts (as seen here), Banana Republic purple snakeskin clutch, and Aldo x JW Anderson heels (as seen here).

Now, let's play a game of spot the Kanye West and Kim Kardashian couple look-alike. High-five if you do.

Architecture in Helsinki

H&M sweater, Superdry jeans, Aldo x JW Anderson collaborative pumps, Kate Spade Flicker Melinda purse (here in gold)

Sorry guys. I've recently been sorely sleep-deprived for reasons that elude me, and consequently, have not been posting as consistently as I had hoped (yet again). However, I am attending some shows for LA Fashion Week, starting tomorrow through the next week, to view the SS13 collections of some local LA designers, so I will definitely be sharing photos! (Though, let's be real. It ain't no NYFW). 

One of the good things about growing up is that you no longer have to feel guilty about spending your parents' money to experiment with clothes and go through trial and error to figure out what actually suits your style and body type. These jeans fit like a dream, and the acid-wash detailing along the sides grant the otherwise obnoxious color some slimming power. I'm a sucker for unique shoes, so I bought this pair from the Aldo x JW Anderson collaboration without much hesitation, even though they hurt both my feet and my wallet. Smart move, amirite?

As I write this, I am simultaneously toggling between open tabs of shoes on various sites. Ugh, I have a serious addiction to heels and boots and all things in between, but the thing is, I consider myself preeeetty frugal when it comes to shopping. Financially responsible. At least, that's what I tell myself. 

Photo cred to Karen Chu. By the way, this song. I love it.

Architecture In Helsinki - Contact High (Clock Opera Remix) by clockopera

Windowsill Stories

vintage blazer, F21 tank, Zara lace shorts, delicate necklace, Gap hat

Intimate details from my favorite place to perch and gaze out into the cityscape when I was still in New York. I don't think I'll ever be able to get over the striking sense of serenity I felt at such height, overlooking a city of chaos. 

If you wanna talk about the outfit, or lack thereof, this was the perfect, brainless combination that barely passed as suitable for the New York summer. I'm quite fond of the lingerie-like feel of the shorts - am excited to incorporate them, as well as some other summer staples, into my fall attire.

Feeling pretty sentimental right now as I go through photos from the summer. So... New York, I'm coming back for you. See you in December, maybe?

Edit: Booked my flight today. Will be there 11/29 - 12/3, baby!

LA Weekender

The Book of Mormon at the Pantages Theatre

putting our best foot forward

ASH Bash at Cafe Dulce in DTLA

snippet of the silent auction to fundraise for ASH

Horchata boba at a friend's new speakeasy boba shop in DTLA, Boba 7

Boba 7 wall art

sweet treats at Bottega Louie

egg tart at dim sum with the family

while shopping for the Mooncake Festival

Happy Hump Day!

Tan Skirt: Western Fringe and Suede

Zara skirt, F21 denim shirt, Steve Madden Pembrook boots, random fringe necklace

When I find myself pressed for time, like now, I realize how largely I am a proponent of minimalistically structured information:

(1) Hmm okay so admittedly, this outfit was sort of a lazy one. Just threw on a denim shirt (ill-fitted but I don't have another) over the skirt, and paired them with a fringe necklace and suede boots for a Western look. The denim shirt's partially tucked in just because. Glad my hair sometimes works as an accessory. 

(2) Thanks to a wonderful friend of mine (who actually reads my blog!), I now have a ticket to the Swedish House Mafia goodbye tour in LA in March. Woo! Who else is going?

(3) I now tag blogger Laura of Closet in Bloom to do a post on how to wear something several ways!