I'll be the first to admit that cardigans were never my favorite type of sweaters until very recently. Personally, I've always loved throwing a jumper over 2 layers of heat-tech when the temperature drops- but I've grown to see the appeal of a cozy cardigan thrown over pretty much all of the tank tops I've slowly acquired all through quarantine times.

This fall, I've been seeing quite a few interesting cardis that I feel like work well with all types of styles. I'm wearing a beige one from &OtherStories with a monochromatic outfit above for reference, but I'm definitely eyeing some more statement ones too. Below are some of the ones that are on my fall/winter 2021 watch list, and some are even included in the Shopbop 'STYLE EVENT' Sale that's taking place this week from 10/11-10/14.

Cardigan: AndOtherStories 'Boxy Cardigan'
Pants: B Sides Jeans
Shoes: Loeffler Randall
Bag: Yuzefi via Toward Official
Accessories: Nadri 'Boheme Pearl Drop Earrings'

Photo by Shun S.

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Valladolid Aje

As a summer baby, pretty sure I can say that summer sure does live forever (well, especially if it's in this form as a dress). I got this Aje number last summer when I was in Tokyo, and wore it out to one of the best meals I could've had during the times we were living in. Fast forward pretty much a year later, and I'm prancing around my new stomping ground in Valladolid, Spain.

You guys aren't new to this by now, but I'm a sucker for re-wearing and styling pieces that I carefully add to my wardrobe, and I love that they feel fresh when adapted to the season I'm dressing for or the places I'm currently living in. I'm slowly getting adjusted to living in a small town coming from cities like New York and Tokyo. I can't wait to share more of my style changes in the upcoming months.

Dress: Aje in white
Shoes: Ancient Greek Sandals in black
Bag: Chanel Wallet on Chain
Accessories: Nadri pearl choker, and boheme pearl earrings


Photo by Shun S.

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Ruffles on Ruffles

Have been meaning to share this post with you guys for a few weeks now, but getting adjusted and taking every minute and second to be present does get you carried away. What can I say, time flies when you're having fun/living?

Before leaving for Spain, I had a short staycation in the city with my little sister. Coincidentally, it was the peak of summer and that allowed me to wear all of the summer clothes that I was afraid I might not get to when I get into Madrid and the temperatures would quickly drop. I picked up this darling ruffle top that I've been eyeing from a brand that I've been stalking for years called Shushu/Tong. And ironically, while trying to get a few photos of this outfit outside, my sister and I couldn't handle the heat for longer than 15minutes, and that's why these photos were literally on the side table of our hotel room instead- but you get the idea right? Monochromatic, high-waisted, and a darling pair of beige flats. Pretty much everything that I've tried and true, just with some updated twists. Excited to move on from the New York style photos after this post and share a few new things from Spain.

Top: Shushu/Tong Square Ruffle Bra Top
Pants: B Sides Jeans Claude Jeans (similar)
Shoes: Loeffler Randall Georgia Ballet Flat (similar)


Photo by my sister.

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Merlette On Soho

If there's one fashion rule that I'll always be happy to break, it's wearing white after Labor Day. Until this point, I still have no idea where this rule arrived from- but even without trying to be a rebel or anything- I will gravitate to not just the color but full monochromatic creams and other shades of whites throughout the entire year.

We're well into September now, and I know I've been a bit behind on keeping up with the blog - but with a dress as seasonless as the Merlette Soliman Dress, I think you guys will forgive me right? As lovely and flowy as this dress is in white, I have to say that it does make for a very risky dress on a windier day (something I don't see many online reviews of this dress addressed). The thin fabric also makes it a bit see-through on super sunny days (but this is forgiving since there's so much fabric draping around). Dressing up a piece like this for Spring and Fall is quite effortless- an oversized cardigan or leather jacket would do, so it's a piece you'll see me wearing often from here on out.

Dress: Merlette Soliman Dress
Shoes: Veja Campo Sneakers
Bag: Chanel WOC


Photo by my Sister

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On the B Sides

I wasn't lying to you guys in the last post when I said on most days my summer style is quite casual. However, it's been a while since I found a pair of jeans that I love this much. I fell even more obsessed with the brand after reading their bio as well. These jeans are some of the comfiest pairs that I've ever tried on. So much so that I wore them out the day after they came in the mail.

My go-to denim brands have always been GRLFRND or AGOLDE, but I'm already eyeing a couple more pairs from B Sides Jeans for the upcoming seasons (especially this patchwork pair).

Top: Frankie Shop Padded Shoulder Tee
Pants: B Sides Jeans Beige Claude Tappered
Shoes: Veja Campo Sneakers
Bag: Chanel WOC

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Mixed-Print Summer

I picked up this mixed-print midi dress from Free People about a week or two ago and have found myself gravitating to it several times lately. This dress just goes effortlessly with sneakers like my Veja Campos. You might have seen me talk about it on my Instagram already, but I wanted to finally document it on this blog because you guys know well that I have a thing for contrast panels fabrics and mixed-prints (here's an oldie Rixo dress that I also love).

I say this every single summer but, by July, I'm already over summer fashion and quickly thinking about what I would want to wear for fall. Asides from throwing on a pair of shorts and a tank top, I feel like my style is the blandest during these seemingly long three months of scorching hot weather. Anyway, something that always helps me justify these kinds of dresses is being able to transition them once the temperature drops. I can see this dress, in particular, looking really nice with a leather jacket and ankle boots, or layered over a knitted turtleneck too.

Dress: Free People Mixed Print Dress
Shoes: Veja Campo Sneakers
Bag: Chanel WOC

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Rustic Orange for Summer

Summer's in full swing in New York City finally, and I don't know about you, but despite the high temps, I live for these near-9 pm-sunsets. I just wrote about a tropical boxy overshirt the other day, and I'm already back with another summer outfit to back up my theory that these will be a staple in your wardrobe. The best part about these seasonal shirts is that I can totally see them easily transitioning into the fall too.

Rustic orange isn't usually associate as a summer color, but as a warm tone girl, I just gravitate to earthy shades no matter what time of the year. Material is really important with autumnal colors because having a silky-satin material top versus a cotton or knitted one really makes a difference. I've added a few options of orange-colored pieces that I love while browsing online including this dress from Urban Outfitters, and top, in case you'd like to add something orange to your life too.

I picked up this boxy gem of a shirt among the sales at Aritzia a few days ago, and have already started brainstorming all the outfits that I could wear this top with. It's a personal rule of mine to make sure that I can style at least a few outfits with something that I'm adding to my wardrobe, so I don't end up with a purchase I regret spending my money on and letting it take up space in my closet after wearing it just once, and probably just for a few hours (yes, I'm speaking from experience). Do you have a personal shopping guideline of your own too?

Top: Aritzia 'Aries Button-Up' (similar satin)
Pants: AGOLDE
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: MeliMelo Bags
Accessories: Monica Vinader, Deia ear cuff, Fiji diamond huggies


Photo by Christina L.

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