the layering game

Photos by Emily Malan

I've been so M.I.A. for the past few weeks but hey, I've been busy editing videos for y'all and working a full time 9-to-5 to boot. So here's a quick shot that Emily snapped during a quick Soho errand run.

And here's my latest vlog of a weekend in Vermont. And because we're still in the winter season and just in case you've missed, here's my winter outfit video!

SJ Lingerie velvet harness

White Moth Jewelry shark tooth necklace

Forever 21 lace duster

UNIQLO light down jacket

vintage army jacket

Canada Goose vest

J Brand boyfriend jeans

Zara shoes

3.1 Phillip Lim bag

Karen Walker sunglasses

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dinosaurs are real

You know the feeling when you obsessively check your mailbox to see whether your package has been delivered yet? Now take that feeling and quadruple it - because the excitement I felt when I opened this Forever21 Dino T up was incomparable. I mean come on guys, it's a tee shirt with dinosaurs on it. Pair it with some ripped jeans from Zara and my favorite MIRLO jewelry, oh - and that Proenza bag I can't seem to stop wearing.

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western vibes

Are you guys getting sick of this Proenza bag yet? I'm really keeping to my own word and maximizing the cost-per-wear out of this little one. Never mind that it goes with anything and everything I have in my closet, but it's definitely the perfect size for bringing only what I need and not what I want. This outfit was monochromatic and practical with a hint of femininity that I often lack. I paired the flounce on this Addison NY drop waist dress with a prehistoric belt that I had (God knows where I got this) and my trusty long cardigan from Forever21 a while back.

Another word I had promised to keep was to bring y'all some YouTube videos - that's in the works but it'll take a bit. Especially when this one has no computer to work with. And spends all her computer-fixing money on random things.

Happy Sunday!

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finally

I chose to wear a floral maxi dress and barely-there heels to a day at Central Park, so what? I bought this beauty from Forever21 a while back when there was still snow on the ground because I knew there would come a time when it would be sweltering and I'd want to wear absolutely nothing. Threw all my things in a newly acquired Proenza (which you'll see me wearing all the time - cost-per-wear, y'all!) and vegetated in a little, quiet nook that impossibly exists in the middle of the chaos that is New York City.

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simple and clean

Photos by Paulina

H&M shirt  |  Lafayette 148 cashmere sweater  |  Forever21 leather skirt  |  gifted leatherology tote  |  Rue Gembon Daya necklace  |  bychari shark tooth necklace from Bikini.com

I heard that there's gonna be another crazy snow chill over here in New York over the weekend, so here's an outfit post before I get buried under it. I'd forgotten how effortless it is to just throw on a white button down and an oversized sweater - the cashmere just takes it to the next level of texture. Black and white is just always the best default color combination (other than my favorite grey on grey on grey). 

Happy Wednesday y'all! 

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summer-spring-fall to winter

Photos by Paulina

#MickeybyF21 Forever21 denim jacket  |  Quiksilver jacket

Here's how to make the best of your summer-spring-fall wardrobe for the frigid cold, and it's an easy one. Take some fur, shearling - something fuzzy and impossibly warm - and layer it under your denim jacket for a casual look - and here's a plus, no need for a scarf if you've got a foot of shearling hugged around your neck. 

When Forever21 sent me this baby from the Mickey by Forever21 collection, I had rekindled my love for an oversized denim jacket fit. Best of all, it's got a vintage Mickey surprise in the back! For those of you in less than consistent weather - New York, here's looking at you - how do you guys re-wear your summer-spring-fall pieces for the winter? 

Enjoy the weekend, y'all! 

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the week's end

Photos by Paulina

Forever21 cropped sweater  |  UO grey T  |  Big Star USA jeans 

Too cold to post anything remotely fashionable - these days I'm all about layering and neutrals, I'm not trying to put too much effort in when it's 30 degrees outside, y'know? But on a brighter, lighter note - I can't wait to show you guys what I got at the Isabel Marant for H&M launch! 

Have an awesome weekend, guys!

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constant rotation

Photos by Rachel et Nicole

H&M peplum top  |  Forever21 sweater  |  Line & Dot jacket  |  Wildfox Couture jeans  |  Zara boots (black similar version!)

An out-of-the-ordinary, but amazing day visiting the H&M showroom and the Daily Candy Bazaar (stopped by the Jung Lee home decor booth, seen above!) with half of the blogger sister duo, Rachel, meant coming across some really incredible Soho locations, optimal for obligatory outfit photos (complete with cobblestones roads). This one's kind of been a uniform for the weekend, rotating an easy overcoat and skinnies with not-so-accidental paint splatters with some version of a peplum with a cropped sweater. 

Also, it snowed today in New York - which means a farewell to all kinds of fall layering and hello thick sweaters and unimaginable puffy jackets to take up more room on the commute to work! 

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beauty favorites as of late

A few beauty essentials right now - some old favorites but some new beauty goodies have been thrown in the mix.

Finding Ferdinand custom lipstick
When does a girl ever get to customize her own lip color? Not often enough, I'd say. Mine's the perfect shade of pretty much 50-50 red and dusty pink (just a tinge more of red).

Yon-Ka nutri-protect mains hand cream
The most pleasant smell from this hand cream, plus - no oily residue and I actually feel like my hands are monumentally softer after each use.

Kevyn Aucoin lipstick in Eternal
I've been told that a red lip looks good on everyone, and I must say, every girl needs at least one in their lives. I've found an incredible matte lip color for those days when I wanna vamp it up a bit.

Forever21 compact mirror
"Are you kitten me right now?" - enough said. Go click on that link and buy it before it's sold out.

Shiseido + Clé de Peau Beauté
I had the immense pleasure of visiting Waterfall Mansion to celebrate the new Shiseido and  Clé de Peau Beauté products launching in the next few months. I tested out the concealer (#103), the application brush is so easy, the formula is light and I can already tell it'll be a favorite.

I'm obviously in the market now for a good, classic, everyday makeup bag that would potentially last forever. What do you guys think of this Marc by Marc Jacobs neoprene pouch? (Thanks Jacquelyn!) Or maybe I should go with the whole kitten theme and get this one from Forever21?

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the first of many

Photos by Landon

Forever21 quilted jacket  |  thrifted dress  |  vintage acid wash shirt (similar)  |  Forever21 shoes  |  Zara hat

An all black attire with a little grunge-y detail to ring in the season. Oh and did I mention that this Zara hat is the start of my new collection? I'm sure I'll be obsessively purchasing more hats to add to it!

Have the best Friday, guys!

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offsetting sequins

Parker New York sequin top (in love with this one)  |  Zara cat bowler hat  |  Forever21 cutout booties 

Offsetting a full sequin top with boyfriend jeans and black cutout booties. Oh, and forgot about the cat hat - kind of insanely good right? This baby is the second to join my hat collection (which includes a whole two hats altogether) and I'm in love with it. Even more so because Claire was vibing across the country in her cat hat too.

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i just love your flashy ways

Photos by Landon

Forever21 boyfriend T  |  Line & Dot sequin maxi skirt

In light of October and the holiday that we all know and love, here's a mermaid inspired outfit that I was proud to sashay around in on the streets of New York from one of my favorite brands ever. 

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cut it out, put it on

Breaking news: less than 24 hours ago, I unpacked these undeniably Wang-esque Forever21 sleek cutout booties from their box. Less than an hour ago, I posted them on my Instagram. And now, they're on my blog. I'd say that's about the fastest turnaround rate ever. 

Obsessed too? Get them before they're gone, but really though.

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more of this

Photos by Paulina

Forever21 dress  |  gifted Lavai Maria vintage slip  |  ShopKoshka Cheap Monday bag  |  IVORY+MASON sunglasses

More and more and more oriental prints please! Cant' get over this dress, it's got this amazing baggy silhouette that I can eat anything in. Yep. 

By the way, these sunglasses are my go-to for any and every outfit. IVORY+MASON have an incredible selection of vintage frames (without actually having to go vintage shopping) so there's gotta be one for you! Use KRISTEN50 for half off your first pair! 

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asiatic

Photos by Landon

gifted Lulu's jacket  |  Forever21 dress (another great one here!)

Another one of my crazy obsessions, and this time it's with really asiatic, oriental prints. If you follow me on Instagram, you've already seen this one and this jacket right here - which I've worn all week. It's an incredibly perfect lightweight jacket for the transitional summer to fall weather that we're experiencing in New York. 

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eleven paris

Photos by Landon

gifted Eleven Paris tank  |  Zara skort  |  Forever21 plaid shirt  |  Lulu's heels 

Before I forget, the winner of the J.Crew giveaway is A. Quach (not sure what your first name is), but I'll be shooting you an email for you to claim your prize! Thanks to everyone that entered and don't worry...there will be more giveaways where that came from! 

Huge fan of plaid shirts, always have been and always will be. This chiffon one from Forever21 was under $20 and just so light and perfect for the summer. And this tank, can we talk about this take for a sec? Literally, one weekend, I lived in this tank for a few days. I threw it on to sleep, wore it the next day with a pair of boyfriend jeans, and then threw on a skirt at night. Thanks Lauren, you're such an awesome chick :) Hello favorite tank ever!

PS: The Eleven Paris collection is sick. Totally perfect for NYFW, amiright?

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taking on triple stripes

Photos by Landon

Marc Jacobs Tshirt (another cool MJ print here)  |  thrifted dress (but really eyeing this T by A. Wang dress)  |  JewelMint + Forever21 necklaces  (awesome one here!)

Horizontal stripes aren't always the most flattering print, but done right - it could be phenomenal. I thrifted both the Tshirt, which is a mens shirt in a size large (just goes to show, don't be scared of a little extra room!) and the double layered slip. I know you're noticing a pattern over here on my blog with the consistent stripes because once I get into something, I just can't seem to stop!

Also, the J.Crew giveaway is still going on y'all! Enter for a chance to win a $200 gift card and head over to J.Crew's Style Sessions in their Soho location at 99 Prince Street from 6pm to 8pm!

The steps are easy, enter here and good luck!

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