West Village Plaid

February 15, 2021

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New York hasn't felt quite the same as it did, for obvious reasons, and for me, it's been a little hard to get adjusted to. It was my first time back in the West Village during the middle of winter, and something that's changed is that I no longer expose my ankles, as I would have- only three or four years ago. With that said, I haven't been out too often lately, so here's a quick recape of a short minute in an empty West Village alley with this outfit that I wanted to share. I picked this houndstooth, or maybe plaid coat up from Aritzia around this time last year when I was back in New York and have been wearing it throughout the year and even in Tokyo. Paired it with an easy knitted top and white denim. This ATP mini bag was gifted to me a few days ago, and with pretty much half of my bags still left behind in Tokyo, it was the perfect olive green replacement for this outfit. Also, with the streets filled with slushy snow, I figured I should be a little nicer to my Common Projects sneakers, so these Vejas will be their substitute until Spring comes.





Houndstooth Coat: Aritzia (previous season)
Top: Uniqlo
Pants: Agolde Denim
Shoes: Veja
Bag: ATP Mini Bag


Photo by Maggie W.
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Jacket Layering: Shearling Moto and Cropped Plaid

January 25, 2021

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The extra cold weather in New York City as of late made me think of this outfit that I wore a few weeks ago when I was in Fukuoka, Japan. Layering jackets is one of my favorite style hacks when trying to create new looks from old pieces during the winter months. It's also a good way to stay warm and cozy while giving your outfit a little more oomph.

When pairing jackets together, I always think about textures and materials. For this look, I went for a combination of shearling and plaid. The proportion in details is important as well because I love the moto accents on the shearling jacket paired with the elastic drawstrings from the cropped Baum und Pferdgarten jacket in this outfit.

To keep it less bulky and more streamlined, I kept the core of the outfit quite simple with a long sleeve heat-tech from Uniqlo and my usual white pair of straight-legged denim. Unintentionally, my beige boots complimented the hounds check on the blue plaid jacket perfectly (along with the traffic cone and blue background). I don't generally care much about matching my blue Loewe bag to my outfits because it's usually a statement piece for me anyway, but I just loved how it tied everything together here.




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For more jacket layering ideas aside from shearling and plaid, I also love pairing faux fur with structured blazers, beige leather moto and shearling, as well as denim and puffer jackets.



Shearling Coat: J.O.A (similar shearling moto)
Jacket: Baum und Pferdgarten Cropped Check Jacket
Top: Uniqlo
Pants: Trave Denim
Boots: By Far Sofia Boots
Bag: Loewe Puzzle Bag (in Stone Blue)
Necklace: Justine Clenquet

Photo by Shun S.
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Winter Whites +Seasonal Sales Picks

November 25, 2020

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Winter white outfit ideas, styling white wide leg trousers, simple outfit ideas with white blazer, wide leg trousers and sneakers / FOREVERVANNY by Van Le
When the temperature drops, I automatically gravitate towards either monochromatic black or white outfits. An all-black look is often praised but, a winter white outfit is 50/50. Maybe it's because I have to add on so many layers that it just makes the most sense to put everything in the same shade together. For this winter whites outfit, I went for a mix and match suiting sets that seamlessly go together thanks to their natural ivory color. For a more casual look, a shacket (shirt-jacket) would be super cute too.

I don't know about you, but something about wide-leg pants gives me that mature look that grows more fitting for my age. Of course, thanks to my petite frame, I have to tailor all of the full-length wide-leg pants that I purchase. It's why it's even more important for me to invest in pairs that are composed of quality materials such as wool or silk-blend. As for my blazer, although an oversized look is my go-to, I find that one with a good lining looks more polished and will make a great investment piece as well. With that said, wide-leg pants and blazers are at the top of my list for pieces to look out for this season of sales.

To save you guys the trouble, I went ahead and curated some selections from this amazing Shopbop Sale taking place from today, November 26th. I hope you'll be able to find some pieces to add to your wardrobe this season and embrace winter whites outfits (even if they may be a bit of a fashion taboo). Use code SHOP20 for 20% off your order of $200+.


Blazers

Knitwear

Pants/Trousers

Accessories

Blazer: & Other Stories (similar)
Top: Uniqlo
Wide-leg Pants: United Arrows JP
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Chanel WOC

Photo by Shun S.
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Aje Cut Out Mini Dress / Fall Refresh 05

November 8, 2020

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First week into November and I just got around to sharing this mini dress that I picked up over the summer. I've been a big fan of the brand Aje for the longest, and with everything that took place this year, I decided that I would treat myself to a dress that I usually wouldn't spend this much on for my birthday, back in August. In my defense, the dress has pockets. And here I am showing you just two out of the multiple ways that I've worn this dress so far. If you're interested, it also comes in white, and it'll live in your closet for the next 3-5 years.


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It might just be human instincts, but everyone seems to start putting away their dresses as soon as the temperature drops below 50 degrees, but for me, dresses are just so fun to style in the Fall and into Winter. On milder days, an oversized sweater over any of your summer dresses can be one of the quickest ways to decide what to wear on mornings when you can't choose between a hoodie with shorts or a loose top with regular pants. One of my go-to is to just throw on a bomber jacket over a mini dress like this with some knee-high boots. The trick is, if it's bulkier on top, keep it chic with sleek shoes, and if it is a dress that has a fuller skirt, then go for chunkier and bolder footwear.



Dress: Aje Psychedelia Cut Out Mini Dress via Shopbop
Bomber Jacket: Alpha Industries
Shoes: Common Projects
Boots: Aeyde Knee High Boots
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11, Chanel WOC
Accessories: Monica Vinader, Justine Clenquet choker


Photo by Shun S.
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Turtleneck Sweater Vest

October 20, 2020

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Not that anyone's going to notice, but this turtleneck sweater vest is literally three of this year's biggest trends meshed in one. Let's break it down, the padded shoulders is one, the mock turtleneck is two, and of course, the sleeveless factor making it a sweater vest is the third. All of a sudden, this 90's trend is making a big comeback this Fall, and possibly for Spring, too. Surely, we are collectively wishing that 2020 was either over or didn't exist at all, but so many trends lately have been showing our yearnings for the good old 90's days again.


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While I'm not often one to hop onto seasonal trends, I gravitated towards these sweater vests because of their versatility for layering in the Fall and Winter. I'm already picturing color-blocking them with ribbed knits or long sleeve bodysuits or turtlenecks. A little oversized and they are perfect to go with the new pair of knee-high boots that I've been posting about. I'm also looking forward to even pairing them with something sheer and sparkly underneath to stay cozy and festive for the holidays. I included some other great options for you guys to explore right below.


Turtleneck Sweater Vest: Zara (similar in grey)
Pants: Toteme
Shoes: Topshop (old, similar pair)
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11
Accessories: John Hardy Classic Rings and Bracelet, Fendi bag bug

Photo by Shun S.
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