Suave Muave

Posted on January 15, 2014 by alexnguyen

Let’s talk about this color muave. It’s elegant, feminine, classy, and yes, very suave.

Blazer
Wearing: Anthroplogie ON SALE ~~$138.95~~ $39.99

Lace Blouse
Wearing: Urban Outfitters
My Picks: Forever 21 $14.80 // Macy’s $34

Jeans
Wearing: Gap $69.95

Shoes
c/o Lulu*s $24
{Can I just say, that I’ve been looking for these shoes for awhile? It’s been hard to find them for a reasonable price but of course, Lulu’s got them! Super cute, right? And as for comfort….not too shabby! 🙂 }

Purse
Hand-me-down: Vintage Coach
{Has anyone taken a look at the new Coach line? I’m genuinely impressed. Previously, they have always been about the “C’s” and the bright colors, but now they’re bringing back the simple, classic, but modern look. Absolutely love!}

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Sometimes you want to stand out, but not be a highlighter. I say, go for the softer shades like this mauve color to make a subtle statement. Contrast the soft color against neutral pieces and watch your outfit command attention without people going “Woah, where’s the new vocabulary word?” {Yes, kind of a lame teacher joke, but hopefully you understood my intent or at least got a good laugh at my expense.}

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“If you are chilly, here take my sweater”

Posted on January 13, 2014 by alexnguyen

I’m usually not this casual for work, but being sleep deprived and waking up with a sore throat, I just couldn’t bring myself to wear anything else but comfy and warm clothes.

Sweater
Wearing: Urban Outfitters
My Picks: Forever 21 $29.80 // Urban Outfitters ~~$59~~ $39 // DailyLook $69

Scarf
Wearing: American Eagle $29.90

Boots
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Old Navy $44.94 // Macy’s ~~$75.00~~ $59.99

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Stay warm out there!

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Sweet Leather

Posted on January 9, 2014 by alexnguyen

Thrift Style Thursday // Leather

For some reason, I always imagined the leather jacket (or faux in this case) paired up with pants, or jeans, and maybe even a motorcycle to create a fierce and tough look. But being the super girly girl that I am, I wanted to see if it would work with a super feminine dress to turn the outfit from being fierce and tough to soft and sweet.

Dress
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Old Navy ~~$34.94~~ $23.97 // Lulu*s $47 // Urban Outfitters $98

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

Boots
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Old Navy $44.94 // Macy’s ~~$75.00~~ $59.99

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I have been debating whether or not to announce this to the world, but one of my New Year’s Resolution is to not by anything new this year (Well, my first checkpoint and goal is to make it till my birthday in April. I have to be realistic right?). I’ve decided to do this because I’ve got a major case of the travel bug, and in order to satisfy this inkling of mine, I need to save as much money as possible. Maybe announcing this will help keep myself accountable. Here’s what I’m doing…

1. Only buying thrifted/used items if necessary.
2. Borrow, borrow, borrow
3. Go through my aunt’s closet for hand-me-downs
4. Accepting merchandise to promote

Want to join me?

Thanks for Patrice, from Looking Fly on a Dime, for the inspiration, and Zhenya for the push to put it on my blog because she’s doing it too! 🙂

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Check out the other Thrift Style Thursday bloggers:

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
Brandi at The Fair Trade Fashionistas

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How to: Cover up your Post-Holiday Food Body

Posted on January 7, 2014 by alexnguyen

I don’t know about you, but after two weeks of saying “Oh what’s just one more cookie?”, “It’s the holidays!”, “I’ll work out afterwards.”, or “I’m on vacation!”, I can hardly recognize my tummy. Food baby? Definitely yes.

I woke up this morning regretting everything I ate the past two weeks. I know I made my annual resolution to exercise more, but how do I dress the body that I have now, food baby and all? Well, here are some tips that I compiled on how to hide that post-holiday food body of yours…

1. Wear skinny jeans
I know you probably don’t feel skinny, but skinny jeans (I’m talking about the shape, not the jeans you wear when you feel skinny) will help elongate your legs. Make sure that your pants aren’t too tight around the waist or a muffin top will happen. It also helps if the pants are not a super low riser.

2. Wear heels…
preferably a pointed toe because that helps elongate the legs as well.

3. A loose top
A tunic or blouse that flares out from your stomach will help disguise it until you follow through with your New Year’s resolution of working out at least 4 times a week. But be careful to not get a baggy shirt. There’s a difference (explained in next tip).

4. Still shows off your figure
Please don’t throw a garbage bag over yourself and call it a day. You are still beautiful, despite the couple of pounds you may have gained over break, so why do yourself a disservice? Make sure the clothes you are wearing still shows that you have shape. I suggest wearing something that accentuates your waist (usually the smallest part of your body). Maybe add a belt over a loose dress or shirt or choose a top that tapers in at the waist but is still loose in the stomach area.

5. Add some flare
Accessorize! Sparkle and flare always helps to gravitate the eyes towards that accessory, rather than towards your hips.

Coat
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Humble Chic $98 // House of Fraser ~~$410~~ $205
(I tried finding less expensive ones, but had no luck! I’ll let you know if I stumble across a better deal.)

Shirt
Wearing: Thrifted (I found it for only $20!) – Free People $98
My Picks: Old Navy ~~$29.94~~ $27.97 // Lulu*s ~~$49~~ $39

Pants
Wearing: Gap $69.95
My Picks: Old Navy ~~$34.94~~ $29.50 //Madewell $115

Shoes
Wearing: Talbots
My Picks: Ecco $75 // Michael Kors $125

Necklace
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Forever 21 $8.80 // Urban Outfitters $28

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The Green Utility

Posted on January 3, 2014 by alexnguyen

For a year, I have been on the look out for the perfect green utility jacket. A couple of months ago, I took a trip to Seattle with a couple of friends with the assumption that I am definitely going to have some luck in finding my wanna-be-hipster green utility jacket. Lo and behold, I found one! What I like about it is that it’s light, easy-to-wear and very versatile — it can be a throw-it-on jacket with jeans and a t-shirt, wear it with a dress or a skirt, or you can even throw it over a nice outfit with heels and you’re out the door!

Utility Jacket
Wearing: Boutique in Seattle
My Picks: Forever 21: ~~$39.80~~ $27.99 // Old Navy $39.94 // Urban $78 // Nordstrom $108

Sweater:
Wearing: H&M
My Picks: Forever 21 $15.50 // Francesca’s $44 // Lulu’s $79.50

Dress:
Wearing: Urban Outfitters ~~$59~~ $19.99
My Picks: Old Navy ~~$29.95~~ $9.97 // Free People $118

Boots:
Wearing: Ralph Lauren
My Picks: Macy’s ~~$79~~ $59.99 // Ralph Lauren $194

Shopping Tip: If you’re searching for something specific like two-toned boots, a leather jacket, the perfect purse, or even the perfect man, DON’T EVER SETTLE. Wait until you find the exact thing that you’re looking for.

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Casual Browns

Posted on December 31, 2013 by alexnguyen

Who knew winter could feel like summer? Sorry for rubbing it in for those whose teeth are chattering right now, but today here in the bay, the sun was shining bright and it felt like it was in the 70s! Geez, we’re too spoiled out here.

Jacket: Anthropologie // Top: Anthropologie // Jeans: Gap // Boots: Steve Madden

Just so you know, it’s okay to wear a lot of brown! Just make sure that you are pairing it up with different shades of brown. Don’t just stay with one shade, or else you’ll look like poop. Enough said. I used to hate wearing brown because I thought my skin matched the color too much…it’s all about the shade!

As I have been analyzing my outfits and listing the brands out here for you, I am realizing that I shop pretty much at the same four places: Anthropologie, Gap, J.Crew, or Thrift Stores. I think I need to branch out a bit more. So for this post, instead of just giving you just one similar option, I’m going to give you a couple to choose from. Don’t limit yourself to just a couple of stores (like I have been doing), but go exploring! Who knows what special pieces you will find in the most unlikely places.

Jacket
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Forever 21 $44.80 // H&M $49.95 // Free People ~~$248~~ $169

Top
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Macy’s ~~$30~~ $14.99 // Nordstrom $49 // Splendid $88

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

Boots
Wearing: Steve Madden
My Picks: Old Navy $42.94 // Francesca’s ~~$69~~ $41.40 // Frye $268

Now, go outside and play with leaves. It’s fun!
Happy shopping!

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Just Throw it On

Posted on December 29, 2013 by alexnguyen

Coat: Anthropologie – Similar // Blouse: Anthropologie – Similar // Pants: Gap // Shoes: Anthropologie – Similar // Necklace: Anthropologie // Bag: Abaco Paris

Woah, I did not realize that 90% of this outfit was from Anthropologie. I guess you can say that I’m obsessed.

I titled this post “Just Throw it On” because literally I just threw these clothes on. And no, I’m not kidding. When you’re in a rush because you stayed up late catching up on Revenge and couldn’t wake up in the morning, you need some go-to items that will get you out the door looking like you put some thought into it. It’s like what they say in the teaching credential program: Fake it, until you make it.

Make sure you have these items handy just in case you’re running late for work:

1. Black Pants
2. Neutral Colored Blouse
3. Neutral Colored Coat
4. Black Flats
5. Eye Brightener – Smashbox

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Here comes 2014

Posted on December 26, 2013 by alexnguyen

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas full of love and joy! Now your brain probably automatically flipped to NEW YEAR’s mode already, so this Thrift Style Thursday post is going to kick start off that ringing in the new year mood!

Dress: Thrifted // Necklace: Talbots // Shoes: Thrifted

Have I told you that I absolutely love thrift shopping? I mean, come on. I purchased this vintage dress for a measly $5! You can’t beat that! However, I do wish that I found something more shiny, but oh well! Go to your local thrift store to see if you can find yourself a vintage beauty.

If you don’t find one, and you need something quick, here are my suggestions.

TopShop $15 // Forever 21 $27.80 // Express $49 // Urban Outfitters $85 // Lulu’s $111

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Christmas Red

Posted on December 24, 2013 by alexnguyen

Dress: Anthropologie (old) // Coat: Anthropologie – Similar // Shoes: Steve Madden – Similar

I know this Christmas post is a little late, and you probably already have that perfect red dress….but it’s never too early to think of next year! Also, it’s the perfect time to go shopping for one because of all the after Christmas sales!

I know, I know, there are so many to choose from. Well, you’re in luck! Here are some of my red dress picks depending on your unique style. Are you the Sweetheart? The Hipster? The Hawt Mama? Or the Sophisticate?

THE SWEETHEART
ASOS ~~$68.97~~ $40.84 // ModCloth $69.99 // J.Crew $99

THE HIPSTER
ASOS ~~$39.93~~ $19.96 // Urban Outfitters $69 // Free People $118

THE HAWT MAMA
Forever 21 $27.80 // Lulu’s $30 // Express $49

THE SOPHISTICATE
H&M $34.95 // Anthropologie ~~$188~~ $69.95 // Ralph Lauren $180

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Merry Christmas!

And again, thank you for taking the time out of your day (especially during the holidays) to read the nonsense on this blog. 😛

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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

Plaid

Posted on December 23, 2013 by alexnguyen

I woke up this morning wanting to wear my pajamas to work, so I came up with this outfit that included the comfortability of my plaid flannel shirt.

Vest: Gap – similar // Shirt: American Eagle – Similar // Skirt: Anthropologie – Similar // Necklace: Talbots – Similar // Shoes: Nicole Miller – Similar

Flannel Shirt – the next best thing to pajamas. Oh wait, I actually wore it to bed last night. Ha.

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