Hidden Lake

Posted on May 1, 2014 by alexnguyen

After 24 years living in my hometown, I had no idea there was a lake down the street from my house! Isn’t that ridiculous? I am pretty ashamed of myself. But better late than never right?

This new discovery was made just in time because this week’s Thrifty Thursday theme is Nautical. Today I felt like ditching the typical blue/white deal and decided to mix in a little orange and of course my Sperry Top-Siders which happens to be pink.

Tangerine and pink? I think it’s a workable combo.

Dress
Wearing: Thrifted
My Picks: Deb Shops $23 // Mod Cloth $63

Cardigan
Wearing: Thrifted
My Picks: Yes Style $20 // Boden $52 // Anthropologie $88

Necklaces
Peach Simple Druzy Pendant Necklace c/o Wrenn Jewelry
Spike Collar Necklace of Lauren Conrad from Kohls

Shoes
Wearing: Sperry
My Picks:

Rings
Thrifted // Vintage // Flea Market

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Get ready for a butt load of OOTD pictures at the lake. 🙂

Check out the other TST girls 🙂

Zhenya // Being Zhenya
Martyna // Spoolish
Miche // Buttons and Birdcages
Nout // Sandpaper Kisses
Justine // The Two Cent Chick
Jackline // Sincerely Miss J
Megan // Eclecticity
Sheri // Confessions of a Refashionista
Jacki & Lesli // Sistas from Cali
Erika // Erika’s Style Diary

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Trend: The Tulle Skirt

Posted on April 14, 2014 by alexnguyen

Okay ladies (and gents if you’re reading 🙂 ), if you want to feel like royalty, no need for a wear-just-once-designer ball gown. Just grab yourself a tulle skirt and you can embrace your inner majesty every single day!

I’ve been searching high and low for the perfect tulle skirt that has the right amount of poof, quality fabric, perfect shade of pink, and is the right length. Like the prince in search for Cinderella, I was in no such luck until my fairy shop mother (a.k.a the internet) brought me to The Girl The Loves. Let’s just say that I have found my Cinderella.

Tulle Skirt
Babe Blush Tulle Skirt c/o The Girl that Loves

Tank
c/o The Girl that Loves
Similar – TGTL

Denim Jacket
Weearing: Thrifted (Gap)
My Picks: Gap $79 // Lulu*s $129

Shoes
Wearing: Thrifted from Crossroads
My Picks: Ted Baker $108 // Kate Spade $196

Necklace / Bracelet
Wearing: J. Crew
Similar – J. Crew // Pyramid Studded Crystal Bracelet (Extra 50% off now!)

Ring
Bow Ring c/o Rings and Tings

Bangle (Gifted)

Watch
Wearing: Michel

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Being the indecisive person I am, I couldn’t decide whether to go with the typical girly look or the tough rocker look. There are so many different ways to style a tulle skirt! Here’s another look where I just switched out my jacket, necklace, and shoes to show my inner rock princess.

Leather Jacket
Wearing: Ann Taylor
My Picks: Lulu*s $81 // Free People $168 // TopShop $330

Shoes
My Delicious Ankle Strap Heels c/o Lulu*s

Necklace
Wearing: Talbots
My Pick: Piperlime $14

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And for the Kay & Kompany giveaway winner…

Congratulations Kristi! You will be contacted shortly!

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All About Chevron

Posted on March 31, 2014 by alexnguyen

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone’s weekend was relaxing and fun! Mine was pretty low key as I kick started my spring break. Surprising and sadly, I don’t have any trips or adventures planned for this week besides doing some spring cleaning and lesson planning. No worries, vacationing at home is always the best. 🙂

I’m not usually the one to wear an all over pattern, but I’m totally diggin’ this dress. Pin up Darling did it again with the Chevron Bow Back Dress. The shift-style shape paired with the long sleeves and soft fabric makes this dress my go to dress because it really does not need much and the bold pattern says it all. 🙂

And did you notice the back of the dress?

Dress:
Chevron Bow Back Dress c/o Pin Up Darling

Necklace
Pink Stone Triple Chain Necklace c/o Kay & Kompany

Rings
Wearing: Madewell

Watch
Wearing: Michel

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And now for the giveaway!

Do you see that necklace I’m wearing? Well, one lucky reader will be able to win it! It’s such a classic design that you can style with just about anything! Just click here to go to the Rafflecopter page. Giveaway ends on April 14th and will be announced on April 15th!

Good Luck!

Cloudy with a chance of KompanyKay

Posted on March 27, 2014 by alexnguyen

I’m sad to say that I broke my “no shopping” New Years’ Resolution yesterday. But please, hold the disappointment and hear me out. 🙂

This week is spirit week and yesterday was Tie Dye Day and to my dismay, I realized that I did not own a single tie dye item and had absolutely no time to make my own. But I was not going to let this ruin my spirited streak, hence I had to succumb to the pressure and head over to the all-purpose Target.

I don’t mind the sacrifice. All for the sake of the children, right? 🙂

It is my pleasure to introduce you to a new jewelry boutique named Kompany Kay. Kompany Kay offers affordable and trendy jewelry pieces necessary for the every day girl. 🙂 Go take a look for yourself! (And there will be a giveaway coming up shortly for one of Kompany Kay’s pieces! )

I am wearing the Pink Fleur-De-Lis Elastic Bracelet (shown above) as well as the Rustic Diamond Earrings (seen below).

Skirt
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: LuLu*s $40 // Mod Cloth $45 // Anthropologie $128

Top
Wearing: Target $15

Denim Jacket
Wearing: Thrifted from my Aunt’s closet 😛

Booties
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Zappos $40 // Madewell $228

Jewelry
Earrings // Bracelet
c/o Kompany Kay

Have a wonderful Thursday! 🙂

Minty-liciously Blue

Posted on March 20, 2014 by alexnguyen

Thrift style Thursday: Pastels

Ok, so this dress isn’t thrifted, but when Pin Up Darling so graciously sent this over to me, I knew I had to use it for the pastel theme.

I normally never leave long sleeves down as is. I usually roll them up because I hate the feeling of loose fabric around my wrists (I know I’m a weirdo). But guess what, I didn’t have to roll up the sleeves for this dress! Shocker huh?

The cinched sleeves solves that problem and to top it off Pin Up Darling added retro gold buttons for an accent. I give them a thumbs up, don’t you agree?

Dress
Soft Sky Breeze Dress {Sold Out} c/o of Pin Up Darling – SIMILAR

Boots
Ralph Lauren

Bag
Adele Satchel c/o Ora Delphine

Necklace
Wearing: Vintage

Belt
Wearing: Thrifted

Shoes
c/o Lulu*s – SIMILAR

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Feather Weather

Posted on March 19, 2014 by alexnguyen

Blazer
Wearing: Gap
My Picks: Forever 21 $30 // Gap $70 // J. Crew $158

Top
Embroidered Crochet and Lace Tee c/o Deb Shops

Skirt
Wearing: Thrifted
My Pick: ASOS $43

Flats
Wearing: Anthropologie (Similar)

Heels
c/o Lulu*s (Similar)

Bracelet
Wearing: Juicy Couture

Deb Shops so generously sent me this casual boho style top, and I just absolutely couldn’t bear to wait until the weekend to wear it casually. How do you style a casual top for work? Well, just add a slim skirt, blazer and heels or flats and there you go.

You may be wondering why I switched from flats to heels…well you try walking in heels while teaching all day. Yea, not going to happen (anymore anyway 🙂 )

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Full Throttle

Posted on March 6, 2014 by alexnguyen

Thrift Style Thursday : Movie Inspired

When I sit down to watch Charlie’s Angels (the movie and/or series), two thoughts come into my head:
1. I wish I could kick butt like that.
2. I wish I had a dress like that.

Number 1 is still in the works, but I can officially say that I accomplished the latter. 🙂

Dress:
Wearing: Thrifted ($6 at Savers!!!! )
My Picks: ASOS $28 // House of Fraser $45 // Flannels $200

Necklace:
Wearing: Talbots
My Picks: Anthropologie $58

Ring
Wearing: Thrifted
Etsy Suggestions!

Shoes
c/o Lulu*s (Similar)

Clutch
Wearing: no clue Ha
My Pick: Lulu*s $39

How to get the Charlie’s Angels Look:
1. A dress that hugs the curves
2. Heels
3. Confidence

🙂

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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
Megan // Eclecticity
Confessions of a Refashionista!

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Keep Holding On

Posted on February 27, 2014 by alexnguyen

Shirt
Wearing: Old Navy – Similar $20
My Picks: H&M $10 // Gap $27

Pants
Wearing: Gap

Shoes
Wearing: J. Crew Factory – Diff Colors $79 but EX 30% off!
My Picks: Lulu*s $18 // J. Crew $125

Necklace
Wearing: Talbots
My Picks: Benevolent Jewels $36 // New Look 15 euro … maybe $25? I’m guessing Ha

Bracelets – Gifted

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I titled this post “Keep Holding On” because that’s what it feels like these days. But don’t worry, it’s NOT in a bad way thank goodness. There’s just an enormous amount of awesomeness that I want to be a part of. Haha. If you didn’t already know, I have the tendency to overindulge in hobbies/jobs.

1. Teaching high school math
I have to make a living somehow right? 🙂 Teaching has been my passion since I was a young wee little one. My students keep asking me “Why did you want to be a teacher? You have to stay in school all day!” Well kiddos, I actually enjoy school and have been enjoying it all my life. Some may say that’s nerdy, some may say that’s weird, but I say what’s life without continuous learning and knowledge? But really, the actual reason why I love teaching is because it’s my way of serving and giving back to the community and making a positive impact in these kids lives (at least I hope so!). And I can’t lie…having summers off is a plus. 🙂

2. Blogging
A girl’s gotta have a separate life from her job right? I’ve been working really hard to collaborate with different retailers to bring you all some special goodies. Be on the look out for an awesome giveaway soon as well as some awesome discount codes to freshen up your wardrobe in time for spring! 🙂

3. Wedding / Bridal Shower Invitations
If you didn’t know already, I am trying to get into the handmade stationary/invitation designing business. I am currently working on a wedding right now and am really excited about the design. Hopefully I will get pictures up soon!

4. Vacation Bible School Director
Just recently, I decided to volunteer for the position of VBS Director at my parents’ church. If you’re not familiar with VBS, it’s basically a one-week “camp” or 3-hr session during the summer where kids come to learn more about Christ through music, various fun activities, and bible stories. It’s a big job that I’m excited, anxious, and overwhelmed by. It’s my first time! Wish me luck! 🙂

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Springing Blue

Posted on February 25, 2014 by alexnguyen

So is it a bad thing when students come up to you and say “You look darker”? Oh well, this is what happens when you go to Hawaii over a week long break. 🙂

So for this outfit, I’m giving a shout out and a thumbs up to EVERLANE. They so generously sent me the Ryan tank in Charcoal to model for you all. Let me tell you something, this is the most comfortable, well-fitted, quality tank that I’ve worn in a long time. I usually don’t get tanks because they end up fitting weirdly, shrinking or stretching in the wash, not soft, etc. But this tank is so comfy that I want to wear it all the time (I’ll check how it handles in the wash when I muster up the energy to do laundry ha)! And please don’t think this is a marketing strategy or anything like that. All my opinions I express on the blog are my own and are honest. 🙂 Pinky promise.

Skirt
Wearing: J. Crew Factory
My Picks: Old Navy $20 // The Limited $41 // J. Crew $128

Blazer
Wearing: Urban Outfitters
My Picks: Mod Cloth $49 // Loft $75 // ASOS $75

Tank
The Ryan Tank in Charcoal c/o Everlane

Shoes
c/o Lulu’s – Similar

Bracelet
Wearing: J. Crew Factory
My Picks: Forever 21 $8.80 // J. Crew $68

Necklaces
Wearing: Typewriter A Necklace c/o Lulu’s – Similar
Vintage Pearl

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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.