Repeated Layers

Posted on February 7, 2014 by alexnguyen

Pants
Wearing: Gap $69

Plaid Shirt
Wearing: American Eagle
My Picks: Forever 21 $18 // Old Navy $25 // Madewell $55

Hoodie
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: ASOS $28 // Free People $148

Boots
Wearing: Ralph Lauren
My Picks: Macy’s ~~$79~~ $41 // Ralph Lauren $194

Necklace
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: JewelMint $30 // Anthropologie $58

I was unsure about posting this outfit because I realized that I already wore this plaid shirt on my blog a couple of months ago. What is the usual protocol for wearing the same clothing piece on a blog? Is it okay? How long in-between posts? How many times can I re-wear something? I don’t want to be marked as an outfit repeater!

If you know what the acceptable rule of repetition on a fashion blog is…let me know. Otherwise, Kate Sanders will get the best of me. 😛

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“Who’s that girl…”

Posted on February 6, 2014 by alexnguyen

It’s Thrift Style Thursday and the theme is…..CELEBRITY INSPIRED!

I’ve always been a fan of Zooey Deschanel, from her acting and quirkiness, to her hipster but feminine style. I’ve been told numerous times that I am the Asian version of ZD. But I will let you decide.

Because I have nothing else better to do, here’s a list of why ZD and I are similar:

1. We both have dark, long, and thick hair.
2. Our glasses make us look hipster.
3. We both sing what we say.
4. I’m a handbell PRO.
5. I am a teacher (ZD plays a teacher on her show)
6. We both love the “Anthropologie” look.
7. Awkwardness may be involved.

Okay, so most of these are technically represented by her character, Jess, on the show. But for some reason, I have this inkling that Jess and ZD are one and the same.

So I’ve noticed that ZD is all about the A-line shape. So as I was rummaging through my aunt’s “don’t want this anymore” pile, I stumbled across this awesome sweater dress that totally reminded me of ZD. Pair it with a nice belt, cardigan, and my RayBans and you’ve got the look! And yes, technically I did not get this at a thrift store, but as my friend Kristi of Alligator Toe would say…it’s pre-thrifting. 🙂

Dress
Wearing: Pre-thrifted from my aunt (old Anthropologie)
My Picks: Urban Outfitters $40 // Anthropologie $178

Cardigan
Wearing: Thrifted J.Crew
My Picks: J. Crew $30 // Lulu*s $38

Belt
Wearing: Anthropologie
My picks: Nordstrom $44 // Anthropologie $48

Shoes
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Old Navy ~~$26.04~~ $25.00 // Urban Outfitters ~~$70~~ $40

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Who’s that girl? … It’s Alex! 😛

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Check out the other Thrift Style Thursday girls to see their Celebrity Inspired look!

And please welcome our new addition to the group: Confessions of a Refashionista!

Zhenya at Being Zhenya
Kristi of Alligator Toe
Miche at Buttons and Birdcages
Jackline at Sincerely Miss J
Martyna at Spoolish
Justine of The Two Cent Chic
Nout at Sandpaper Kisses
Megan // Eclecticity

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Hello Yellow

Posted on February 5, 2014 by alexnguyen

Guess what, it is February and I made it a month without buying anything new in stores! I am definitely proud of myself. 🙂 However, throughout the month of January, I found myself counteracting my desires of shopping at the mall by going thrift shopping! Such a better alternative, don’t you think? My wallet is sure thanking me.

So today I am bringing you a dress that totally caught me off guard. Bright yellow? Bold floral print? Usually not my style, but I just couldn’t resist.

Dress
Wearing: Thrifted
My Picks: YesStyle $27 // ASOS $48 // Nasty Gal $58 // DailyLook $169

Sweater
Wearing: Thrifted
My Picks: Forever 21 $27 // Urban Outfitters $69

Oxfords
Wearing: Aldo
My Picks: Zappos $63 // Nordstrom $158

Necklace
Wearing: Just My Typewriter Necklace c/o Lulu*s (Similar)

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Unlock the Red

Posted on February 3, 2014 by alexnguyen

I was debating about boycotting posting anything red for this month in retaliation of Valentine’s Day, but then I’d just be that person. Instead, I’m going to set aside my feelings of this holiday and “Unlock the Red”. Okay, okay, I’m not really against the holiday, but I’m not one of those “OMG I need a Valentine” or the “I hate S.A.D.” girls either. Oh wait, but did I just admit that I am by denying it? Oh shoot.

Anyways, I found this top at Goodwill and thought the lock pattern was cute. It is definitely on the border of a type of pattern that my students might be caught wearing, but I think pairing it with an “adult” looking jacket, skinny jeans, and heels make it appropriate for a high-school-looking-but-really-the-teacher 23 year-old woman.

Blouse
Wearing: Thrifted
My Picks: Daily Look $20 // Banana Republic $70

Jacket
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: H&M $25 // Anthropologie $80

Pants
Wearing: Gap $49

Shoes
Wearing: Gold Cutout Pointed Pumps c/o LuLu*s $23

Necklaces
Wearing: Just My Typewriter c/o Lulu*s
and Forever 21 (Similar $7)

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Have a happy Monday!

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Splash of Pink

Posted on January 31, 2014 by alexnguyen

Happy Friday!

I don’t know about you, this this week has been the longest shortest week ever! Today is a staff day at my school so yay for no lesson planning! Instead, common core here we come! (Teacher thing. Don’t worry if you don’t understand. 🙂 )

Jacket
Wearing: Thrifted
My Picks: Forever 21 $44.80 // DailyLook $59.99 // Nordstrom $78

Jeans
Wearing: Gap
My Picks: Old Navy $34.94 // Levi’s ~~$78~~ $54.90 // Madewell $128

Boots
Wearing: DSW brand
My Picks: Charlotte Russe $42.50 // Kenneth Cole $249

Tee
Wearing: Gap
My Picks: Gap $10 // J.Crew $25 // Madewell $40

Scarf
Wearing: Aeropostale
My Picks: Forever 21 $8.99 // Old Navy $17.97

I was a little bit worried when I received this scarf as a Christmas present. The pink was brighter than I was used to, so I decided to make it the ONLY color I was wearing today to balance it out. I think it worked. What do you think?

Oh yea, I almost forgot….Happy Chinese New Year!

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Winter White

Posted on January 30, 2014 by alexnguyen

Ah finally, a new outfit after a week and a half of craziness!

This week’s Thrift Style Thursday theme is Winter White hence my struggling attempt to keep with the light color palette. This dress was originally attended for last year’s nautical themed family reunion, but of course I changed my mind and haven’t taken this number out since. Now seemed like a good time to! Pair it with a sweater and boots, and you’ve got a winter look!

Dress
Wearing: Thrifted
My Picks: Forever 21 $27 // Urban Outfitters $69

Sweater
Wearing: H&M
My Picks: Nordstrom $21 // H&M $34 // Daily Look $69

Booties
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Nordstrom Rack $69 // Zappos $95 // Anthropologie $229

Belt
Wearing: Francesca’s
(This style of belt is hard to find!)

Necklace
Wearing: Talbots
My Picks: H&M $15 // JewelMint $38

Since it’s been such a while since I’ve actually written a lot on a blog post, here are some snippets of my life currently:

1. Spilled coffee on my white dress which I luckily was able to get it out before I headed off to work.

2. My students discovered my blog and jokes about my lengthy list of hashtags has become the norm.

3. I have a pile of quiz corrections to grade that I’m dreading.

4. I have a big red pimple located right in-between the eyes.

5. My students got me addicted to the game Flappy Bird (My score currently is 1. And no, it’s not one of those games where the lowest score wins.)

6. Learned that no one uses Facebook anymore, according to my students. Prove them wrong by liking my Facebook page!

Yes, I learn a lot from my students.

So, how have you all been? 🙂

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Reminder: Lulu*s The Great Galentine’s Giveaway: Win Free Dresses for a Year!

Posted on January 28, 2014 by alexnguyen

Just a reminder, LuLu’s is having an opportunity for you to win dresses for a year! This opportunity is still open from now until February 12th, so go on…get to it! And don’t forget to tell your best gal pal as well! You both don’t want to miss this opportunity! Click here!

And isn’t Connie Tang just the cutest?! If you enjoy fresh trendy styles, look to her! I had an awesome time pairing up with her for this Lulu*s Gal Pal extravaganza!

What I’m Wearing:
The Sooner the Sweater Navy Blue Sweater Dress c/o Lulu*s
My Delicious Aveta Black Nubuck Ankle Strap Heels c/o Lulu*s
Clutch: Vintage – stolen from my mom 🙂 — Similar @ Lulu*s
Necklace: Talbots — Similar @ Lulu*s

What Connie’s Wearing:
Rise From the Sashes Red Dress c/o LuLu*s
Grand Together Gold Rhinestone Bracelet c/o Lulu*s
Shoe Republic LA Gemini Black Ankle Strap Heels c/o Lulu*s
Gold Initial Necklace Two Squares Personalize c/o Thought Blossoms
Circle Gold Eternal Hammered Necklace c/o Thought Blossoms.
Alexa Clutch c/o JJ Winters

Lulu*s The Great Galentine’s Giveaway: Win Free Dresses for a Year!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by alexnguyen

I had the great privilege of collaborating with Lulu*s and a fellow blogger Connie Tang (an awesomely extreme fashionista, I might add 🙂 ) to bring you this amazing chance to win dresses for a year! Scroll down for more details! 🙂

Photos by Christine Sauveur

What I’m Wearing
That’s a Wrap Burgundy Polka Dot Long Sleeve Dress c/o Lulu*s
Anne Michelle Spiral 11 Black and Gold Cutout Pointed Pumps c/o Lulu*s
Just My Typewriter Gold A Necklace c/o Lulu*s
MICHELE Two Tone Watch
White Gold All In One Bag from GiGi New York

What Connie’s Wearing
A Sight to be Seam Royal Blue Skater Dress c/o Lulu*s
Shoe Republic Mustard Snake and Suede High Heels c/o Lulu*s
Sunny Side Strut Grey and Yellow Necklace c/o Lulu*s
Catching Fire Yellow Rhinestone Cuff c/o Lulu*s
Glint ‘Anaconda’ Metal Clutch from Nordstrom

Valentine’s day may be coming up quick but here at LuLu*s, Galentine’s day reigns supreme!! Forget the flowers and treat yourself to a year of fresh frocks! LuLu*s is giving away one free dress a month to one lucky gal (and her best pal) for all of 2014! Follow the link to enter and refer your best gal pal with your custom generated link for a chance to WIN: http://bit.ly/dressesforayear!!

The contest runs from now until February 12th, 2014 and the winner will be posted February 15th, 2014!

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I hope one of you wins! 🙂

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In the World of J. Austen

Posted on January 19, 2014 by alexnguyen

I know what you’re thinking and the answer is NO, I did not actually wear this today to walk around town. We took family portraits over the holidays, so I thought I would share my look with you. I’m not really into the traditional studio family portraits, but hey, it’s an excuse to get all dressed up!

So let me tell you something about this dress…MY FAVORITE.
Every girl needs that dress, with a lace corset bodice and satin ribbon, that makes her feel like she’s the female lead character in a Jane Austen novel.

Dress
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Forever 21 $29.80 // Tobi ~~$58~~ $40 // ModCloth $99.99 // ASOS ~~$281.31~~ $196.92

Necklace
Wearing: Talbots
My Picks: Forever 21 $10.80 // Macy’s $49.50

Shoes:
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Old Navy ~~$26.04~~ $25.00 // Urban Outfitters $70

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Now go find yourself that dress that makes you feel like Mr. Darcy could walk up to you at any moment and say…

“You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”

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Denim and Stripes

Posted on January 16, 2014 by alexnguyen

Thrift Style Thursday: The Maxi Skirt

I already had a post about a thrifted maxi skirt {The Maxi}, but good thing I remembered that I thrifted this number a year or two ago. My favorite part is that it’s super comfortable! I can wear maxi skirts or dresses all day long! Today was kind of a lazy day, good thing this skirt is easy to pair up with anything. Just throw on a chambray, some jewelry, put up that messy bed hair, and out the door. {Have you noticed my tendency of just throwing things on? Sorry to let out the secret that I don’t plan out my outfits the night before. 😛 }

Chambray
Wearing: Madewell – Same but different wash –> Saltstone Wash $88
My Picks: Old Navy $15 // Daily Look $44.95

Skirt
Wearing: Thrifted
My Picks: Target $24.99 // Zappos $70

Necklace
Wearing: Talbots
My Picks: J.Crew Factory SALE $29.50 // or $34.50

Flats
Wearing: J.Crew SALE $59.50
{Absolutely the most comfortable flats ever! My favorite part is that it has a slight hidden wedge so you’re not completely flat on the ground.}

Jewelry: A mixture of thrifted and handmade finds

Watch: Michele

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Category Archives: Fashion

Repeated Layers

“Who’s that girl…”

Hello Yellow

Unlock the Red

Splash of Pink

Winter White

Reminder: Lulu*s The Great Galentine’s Giveaway: Win Free Dresses for a Year!

Lulu*s The Great Galentine’s Giveaway: Win Free Dresses for a Year!

In the World of J. Austen

Denim and Stripes