Lately I've been putting together looks that are devoid of many accessories. Even though this outfit, with a swingy skirt (a new favorite) and punchy shirt/shoes, was bold and bright, I felt like it was missing something. Instead of piling on a necklace or an armful of bangles, I added a playful braid to finish the look.
I originally bought this dress to wear to my cousin's wedding this summer (first seen here). It had been sitting pretty on my clothing rack, with its tags still intact, taunting me ever since. It's definitely not an everyday dress, but rather one to be worn for special occasions. ...read more
For a long time, I was really intimidated by downtown L.A. Without fail, I'd find myself turning onto one-way streets or stumbling upon sketchy areas and opted to avoid the area almost entirely. But within the last couple of years, I've been heading down there with much more ...read more
It's not that I'm opposed to outfits that are business-like, but when they start to veer too conservative, I make little tweaks to keep them from feeling stuffy. At my first office job, I didn't understand that kind of a balance, so I ended up in mismatched suits that never quite ...read more
I'm usually not a fan of long shapeless dresses, but when done in the right fabric and in a refreshing, seafoam green color, it's just about the most appealing thing to wear on a hot day. My parents surprised me on Friday for my birthday (which they've done in the past and I've ...read more