Chambray Shift Dress in Pink Rain

Chambray Button Front Dress | Thrifted Gap

Patterned Scarf | Gift

Tan Booties | Shanghai
Jewelry | Jules Smith
Cat Eye Sunglasses | Kate Spade
Kat Round Crown Hat | Hat Attack (this burgundy version <3)

     I love the flowers when they bloom, but I love it even more when the petals start to fall to the ground! It's the prettiest type of shower. And the floor is always dusted with beautiful pastel petals. Like rose-tinted glasses for life temporarily.

     And I know this outfit is screaming fall, but with how the weather's been, I felt it was more than appropriate!

    I'm pretty self conscious, and I feel like I need to push myself to love me in every type of outfit, so I'm going to start wearing shorts and short skirts (internal scream). This is one outfit I'm ok with. I'm totally lying to myself when I say I can see my recent work outs showing, but I'm ok with that. If you're like me and don't feel quite so comfortable, the big patterned scarf helps create coverage without distracting from the whole outfit. Plus the big hat and sunglasses make me feel invisible to others despite being even more obvious!

  ☒ Office appropriate

 ☑ After-work happy hour

 ☑ Dinner date

When you want to take a nice photo, but your hair is like 'nope!'

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Getty Villa: Cold Shoulder + Plaid Skirt

Off-the-shoulder Lace Top | Asos

Silk Plaid Skirt | Thrifted

Black & White Pumps | Schutz (leopard version here)
Ruby MC Mini | Strathberry
(some other colors)
Jewelry | Jules Smith

     With the first day of spring on March 20, I wanted to kick it off with a bright, sunny outfit from warmer days (in California)!

     Even though, I can't wait to walk out of work while it's still sunny outside, I think I'll miss the cold weather. I get the chance to use accessories like gloves, hats, and scarves. I have a massive scarf collection so I think I'll miss those the most. They make any dull outfit interesting instantly; plus it doesn't hurt that they keep you warm!

    Recently I've been thinking of going back to school, specifically on the West Coast. I chose the West Coast mostly because I have lived my whole life on the East Coast (plus good food and constant good weather). But despite that, I think I'll miss having seasons. Waking up to snow fall. Seeing leaves change golden under the sun. As for right now, all I know is I'm looking for change in my life: new job, new school, new environment. Anything right now. I'll let you know how it goes :)

  ☑ Office appropriate (with a cardigan)

 ☑ After-work happy hour

 ☑ Dinner date

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Holiday Look: Seeing Red (Dress)

Red Skater Dress | Zara

Beige Peacoat | Old

Ruby MC Mini | Strathberry

     Holidays are upon us so time to get ready for holiday parties!

     I bought this dress a few years ago, but at the time, I was hesitant to ever wear such bright vibrant colors, but I just couldn't pass it up. I loved how the red could pass for festive during the holiday season and romantic the rest of the year. Fast forward 4 years and one blog later, I now wear bright lip colors, bright pops of color, and a ton of prints.

     This dress is perfect for a holiday party at a friend's! In my opinion, it's a bit short for an office party, but then again I work for an old fashioned petrochemical company.

     The thing I love most about this dress is the thickness of the fabric. I can tell it'll keep me warm on those frosty December nights. And the faux leather panels at my waist give it a cinching effect so I can eat through the night ;)

 ☒ Office appropriate
 ☑ After-work happy hour
 ☑ Dinner date

Have a lot of holiday parties this year?

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Subtle Drama

     People have their comfort zones. They have uniforms they reach for daily without a second thought.

     Mine tends to be a button down with a big circle skirt or pencil skirt. The uniform is always printed or colorful. My clumsiness and cheerful disposition never seem fit for dramatic styles with darker, sexy undertones (yes, I said sexy). I was always the 'cute' one.

     This dress is my first foray into 'sexy' and Altuzurra, a brand known for subtle sexiness, was the perfect place to start.

     It's not overtly anything. With a neckline lower than I'm used to and sheer long sleeves, it has a bit of edge while still being modest. It makes me feel sexy without compromising my comfort.

And that's the best, isn't it? :)

 ☒ Office appropriate
 ☑ After-work happy hour
 ☑ Dinner date

Wide Brim Hat | Nordstrom (similar with a beautiful berry color available!)
Clip Dot Maxi | Altuzurra for Target
Silver Heels | BCBG
Jewelry | Heirloom, Jules Smith

Serious clothes doesn't mean I still can't have my sunny disposition :)

Ever find a certain "style" hard to pull off?

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Off-the-Shoulder Sweetheart

and more thredUP favorites!

So you know about that addiction I have? ThredUp? Well, I've gone and fueled it with another purchase, this beautiful thrifted silk Kate Spade skirt. It has a thin leather belt and black and white is so easy to match (like with a pair of shoes coming in the mail :X) 3rd time in less than a month. If I had more money, I alone could probably keep ThredUp in business haha (my 1st & 2nd purchases)

     4 years ago I saw Nicole Warne wear this simple off-the-shoulder top from Asos. It was around $30, and right within my college budget aka bought immediately. Every time I wore it, I felt stupidly sophisticated and edgy. Something I never feel with baby fat still on my face and my 5'2" stature.

     Since then, I've been obsessed with off-the-shoulder anything. It's my number one go-to item to up an outfit. I have so many version, I can't even count! This white sweetheart neckline version was a perfect fit for this Kate Spade skirt. Party up top, and business below! A fashion "mullet," so to speak (;

Office appropriate? (with a cardigan) ✓
After-work drinks fun? ✓
Dinner date good? ✓

Off the shoulder top | Asos (similar here)
Printed skirt | Kate Spade
(similar here, or the same exact skirt in size 10!)
Two-tone pumps | Schutz (leopard version here)
Sunglasses | Kate Spade
Mother of pearl necklace | Ippolita (similar here)
Drop earrings | Jules Smith

Have you tried thredUP yet?

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Team Jenny Mermaid Nails & LWD

I wasn't joking! Anything lace inspired, and I'm there with credit card in hand. This eyelet shift is from J. Crew last year. If you've been reading from the beginning then you know I've worn it once. But last time was a bit more classic: standalone shift paired with vibrant neon colors in the Kate Spade yellow clutch, green and blue thin strap heeled sandals, and wavy hair.

     This time, I went for a boyish look accompanied with delicate, dainty jewelry for a touch of femininity. I love wearing shifts for their functionality, but as a short, curvy girl it's easy to look like an oompa loompa from Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. 

     A lot of streetstyle stars tie shirts around their waist for added dimension. I decided to use this trend to create some definition in my figure! The results? I definitely find shift dresses more appropriate for my small stature now, even for blog photos! Maybe you'll see more in the future :)

     And can I point out the amazing nail job? My friends at Team Jenny Nails painted my nails over the weekend, and it reminded me of the beach! The colors of the sea surrounded by bits of gold glitter like the sun reflecting off the water as sea foam washes up a starfish! Ahhhh! Makes me motivated to try and paint my nails all the time now to match my outfits. We shall see....

Eyelet dress | J. Crew
(similar here, like this one)
Chambray shirt | Zara
Platform sandals | L.A.M.B.
Sunglasses | Kate Spade
Accessories | Shashi, Handmade, Gorjana, Jules Smith

Are you shift dress averse too?

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