a week too early

Photos by Emily Malan

I wore this outfit just a week too early - with snow still on the ground and cold winds still in the air. But it only seemed fitting that on the warmest day of the year so far, this outfit goes up on the blog today.

Happy Spring everybody. Here's hoping it actually stays. 

Rebecca Minkoff leather jacket

& Other Stories dress

Adidas Stan Smith sneakers

Proenza Schouler crossbody

Ray-Ban aviators

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do you believe in magic?

Photos by Emily Malan

Do you believe in magic? I do now. Thanks to French Connection and the shopping gods for helping me find these pair of perfect Celine boots in just my size. 

And my first vlog is up! Hope you're inside and warm on this Saturday afternoon. Or out and about and bundled. Whatever works. 

French Connection kimono

Zara lace slip dress

Celine boots (now I'm crying because there's the same pair at Zara for less..)

Proenza Schouler crossbody (grey version here)

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wang x hm

Photos by Alvin

This is what we've all been waiting for, right? Tomorrow's the big day and at 8am, the doors will open and you'll all be able to shop the coveted Alexander Wang and H&M collection! Honestly, H&M always kills it with their basics and Alexander Wang is the king of 'em - so it makes sense. I wore this shirt as a dress, got it in a medium and layered a lace romper underneath so I'm not completely naked in 50 degree weather.

Anyone waking up bright and early for this collection?

Alexander Wang x H&M shirt (worn as a dress - medium!)

Pixie Market lace romper

Proenza Schouler crossbody

Jeffrey Campbell boots

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mind your miners

Photos by Ashley Jahncke

Mind your manners miners. The most manrepelling-perfect-comfortable jumpsuit there ever was is on my body. I can die happy now. 

Oh and have you seen my video? Istanbul vlog coming at the end of this week, guys! Eeek! Fingers crossed and hope that my computer doesn't crash.

Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren jumpsuit (sold out, but similar here)

Proenza Schouler crossbody

Senso boots

MIRLO cuff

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introduction

Photos by Alvin

And it's finally here! The first ever YouTube video. I'm sure I'll get used to hearing the sound of my own voice but more importantly, hopefully you guys get used to it too hehe. I mainly wanted to start this channel because I wanted you guys to see that hey - my life isn't as glamorous as you guys think. I'm a normal person with normal friends and normal awkward tendencies. And with video, there's no faking it. What you see is what you get. So enjoy and subscribe - stay tuned for my Istanbul vlog!

Side note: I just want to give a HUGE thanks to everyone that subscribed already. It's been amazing to see so many reactions, I welcome both good and bad. Thank y'all for allllll the continued love!

French Connection coat

Line & Dot sweater

Big Star jeans

Steve Madden shoes

Proenza Schouler crossbody

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fem details

Photos by Emily Malan

I finally got the chance to shoot with Emily after our chance (and random) encounter in Brooklyn. Managed to get these shots in during a long day of work when the weather was actually agreeing with us. Layered this lace Line & Dot dress underneath a turtleneck dress to give it a little more feminine detail.

Just got back from Turkey and I can't wait to edit all of the video footage! But seriously guys, my first intro to YouTube video is going to be up by the end of this week and I'm beyond scared excited petrified but mostly scared. Stay tuned!

Line & Dot lace dress

Aritzia turtleneck dress (similar in black)

Dolce Vita boots

Proenza Schouler crossbody

Daniel Wellington watch

Warby Parker sunglasses

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no-brainer

Photos by Alvin

Quilted bomber with a pair of quilted boots. Seemed like a no-brainer match up to me. 

Happy Sunday and stay warm out there! Oh and working on that video for y'all :)

Zara quilted bomber (sold out, but different color here)

rag & bone T shirt

Sandro shorts

ASKA Collection boots

Proenza Schouler bag

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that time of the year

Photos by Alvin


You'll undoubtedly be seeing this outfit in and around NYFW if you're heading into the battlefield this year. A note about NYFW: make sure you don't stress out and just have fun. People-watch, enjoy the shows, take pictures - but there's no need to strut around in 7-inch heels to look cool. Because chances are, you already do.

Follow along at @kristengracelam during the week!

Elizabeth & James top (similar)

3.1 Phillip Lim wide pants

Proenza Schouler bag

Daniel Wellington watch

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little white dress

Photos by Alvin

I had never been to the Cloisters before this, but everyone should definitely try and check it out whenever they have a free day. It doesn't even seem like it's a part of the city. Anyway, I'm not one to be fussy about what I wear to a park. All that matters is comfort.

Keds sneakers

H&M socks

Proenza Schouler bag

Daniel Wellington watch

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sunkissed

Photos by Alvin

I've finally achieved that blogger goal they call golden hour and it feels so good. Am I a real blogger now, Mom? All jokes and fun aside - I didn't actually have to fight anyone and didn't get a heart attack at the Theory sample sale and came out with this striped number. The fact that it can be worn as a dress (well...almost) compensates for its overly-oversized silhouette.

And these sandals - can they be any more awesome? No. No they can't.

bxtwxxn sandals

Theory top

Line & Dot dress (underneath)

Venessa Arizaga necklace via Lust Covet Desire

Proenza Schouler bag

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public decency

Photos by Alvin

I'm always in some form of lingerie (and my parents do not approve), but the trick to wearing lingerie in public is to dress it down with something totally casual like this denim dress. Plaid works too.

I love getting two-piece sets because it makes it easy for you to wear everything twice, three times, every day essentially. Stay tuned for the matching skirt to this Pixie Market top, y'all!

Pixie Market lace top

APC jumper dress

Daniel Wellington watch
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MIRLO bracelet

Proenza Schouler bag

Madewell sandals 

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minimalist by force

Photos by Alvin

On the rare occasion that I do step out of the house before noon on a weekend, I'll choose the simplest outfit. This time, it's this easy white shift dress and my favorite long sweater - which proved to be way warmer than expected.

NYLONmag sheer sleeve dress

Forever21 sweater (similar)

Proenza Schouler bag

Duo Boots sandals

MIRLO jewelry

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