If You Like it, then You Should Have Put a Sweater On It…

Posted on December 18, 2014 by alexnguyen

Sweaters have basically been my uniform the past couple of weeks. Sweaters over blouses, sweaters over plaid shirts, sweaters over dresses, etc. The comfiness and warmth that it brings to your outfit as you brave the outdoors this winter season is the cherry on top. 🙂 So if you have that collared shirt or summer dress that you can’t bear to keep hidden in your closet, go ahead and put a sweater on it.

** Don’t forget to enter the Ora Delphine giveaway for your chance to win an amazing clutch {value $175}!
Click HERE for the Rafflecopter page. ENDS FRIDAY.

And here’s another shout out to Kay and Kompany for another great pair of earrings. Can’t get enough of them!

Dress: Gifted – Similar // Sweater: Urban Outfitters – Similar // Hat: Cotton On via Crossroads // Rings: Nepal // Purse: Bijou Rowan Tote {now $100 off!} c/o Ora Delphine // Earrings: c/o Kay and Kompany

So I just realized that SWA has been around for over a year and I missed my chance for a “Blog’s First Birthday” post. Sorry blog, I didn’t mean to forget.

But I want to thank YOU, for taking the time to reading, following, and encouraging. Cheers to many more years together! 🙂

Here’s a snapshot of my first post and my attempt today to recreate it.
{Apparently, I was a better jumper back then. :P}

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Winter Crops – and GIVEAWAY

Posted on December 5, 2014 by alexnguyen

Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but the weekend could not come any sooner! You would think that towards the end of the semester my teacher list of things to do would start to dwindle, but sadly no. It’s going to be a sprint to the finish line…well, I guess the half way mark.

Remember that crop top you bought during the summer? Well don’t put it away just yet! You can layer it up for the winter. I paired this silk crop top from Anthropologie over a sleeveless button down from Talbots. The key thing about layering is the fabric. I chose to mix similar loose and soft fabrics together to keep the romantic-esque feel , but then added a structured blazer to keep it professional at work. Lo and behold, I wasn’t mistaken for a student today. I call that a successful outfit.

Oh and how can I forget my new favorite bag from Ora Delphine? The Bijou Rowan Tote is $100 off RIGHT NOW. Don’t waste another second! The quality leather exterior and impeccable details make this the perfect accessory to any outfit! The side accent zippers adds a little funky twist to the classic style as well as a great contrast gold color.

Note: The Bijou Rowan Tote is also available in other colors!

Keep scrolling for the giveaway!

Blazer: Urban Outfitters – Similar (40% off!)// Crop Top: Anthropologie – Similar // Blouse: Talbots – Similar // Pants: Gap // Bag: The Bijou Rowan Tote c/o Ora Delphine // Shoes: Nicole Miller via DSW – Similar // Necklace and Bracelet: Talbots – Love this // Watch: Michele

And now for the GIVEAWAY!

Ora Delphine was kind enough to give away a Mia Wristlet in Emerald Cheetah Calf Hair to one of SWA’s lucky readers!

This giveaway is from now until Friday, December 19th!

Click HERE for the Rafflecopter page!

Good luck!

Camels and Stripes

Posted on June 24, 2014 by alexnguyen

Three things that I learned from this outfit:

1) If you need to wash your hair but don’t want to lose the waves that you worked so hard for the night before…Dry Shampoo (try this!)
2) Be careful about what shorts you wear when you go mattress shopping if you get my drift.
3) This might be the first time that I’ve mixed prints. I’m kind of liking it!

Top
Wearing: random shop in Nepal
My Picks: Chicwish $42// Anthropologie $158

Shorts
Wearing: J. Crew Factory
My Picks: Old Navy $24 // J. Crew Factory ~~$54.50~~ $29.50 using code BIGSALE // ASOS $60

Shoes
Yulia c/o Born Footwear

Rings
Crystal Bow // Chain Link
c/o Rings and Tings

Bracelets
Gold – J. Crew – Similar // Pink – Henri Bendel c/o Shop Hers

Satchel
Adele Satchel c/o Ora Delphine

Earrings
Colorful Petals c/o Trendy Trinkets

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Thanks for stopping by!

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Oak and Florals

Posted on May 27, 2014 by alexnguyen

Three day weekend are nice aren’t they? If only society changed the work week to Tu-Fri instead. 🙂 Sadly, it’s time to get back to work but lucky for me there are only 9 more days of school left! In the mean time, you can find me chugging coffee trying to push through. Ha.

Today I bring you a spring look full of florals and color!

If you haven’t heard of Oak 73 yet, let me be the first to introduce you to this online brand. They focus on the classic shapes but they put a twist on them that makes the apparel anything but boring. Also, I love how all their products are made in the U.S.A. Fabulous designs + Quality make = Happy Girl

I’m wearing their Painted Floral Dress which is the perfect summer dress as the weather continues to warm up. It’s sleeveless but I wanted to wear it to work so I decided to throw on a blazer to make it more appropriate.

Dress
Painted Floral Dress c/o Oak 73

Blazer
Wearing: J. Crew Factory

Purse
Adele Satchel c/o OraDelphine

Shoes
Wearing: Talbots (Similar – ShoeMint $40)

Rings // Necklace
Double Druzy Ring c/o Wrenn Jewelry // Vintage // Vintage

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Playing Hooky

Posted on May 5, 2014 by alexnguyen

Technically I’m not playing hooky because my school actually has Cinco De Mayo off, but sometimes I like to feel that I am capable of such craziness and whimsy. 😛 And if you’re reading this and thoughts of jealousy arises because you’re in the office right now, know that I am at Starbucks right now grading 150 math tests and lesson planning for the week. I’m in the same boat as you are. 🙂

Anyways, here’s my casual outfit for the day. There’s nothing like throwing on some boyfriend jeans and a white tee for a day off. Comfy, casual, but not sweats.

Jeans
Wearing: Gap
My Picks: // Gap $70

“Make a Difference Today” Tee
c/o She Does Justice

Jacket
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: Old Navy $40 // Lulu*s $62 // Anthropologie $80

Purse
Adele Satchel c/o Ora Delphine
{Spring colors are 81% off right now!!!}

Necklace
c/o Kay & Kompany

Rings
Double Druzy Ring c/o Wrenn Jewelry
Bow Ring c/o Rings and Tings

Shoes
Wearing: Anthropologie
My Picks: ShoeDazzle $20 // Lulu*s $34 // Anthropologie $99

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I hope you have a marvelous Monday!

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It’s All in the Bag – Ora Delphine

Posted on March 3, 2014 by alexnguyen

Yes, this outfit looks very similar to my New York Wannabe post, but that’s because I wanted you to focus on this gorgeous new bag courtesy of Ora Delphine. The Adele Satchel by Ora Delphine is one to admire and desire because of its sleek design, quality leather, and golden details. You’re going to love the size. Large enough to carry the essentials, plus a tablet, or camera and it has enough pockets to be efficient. Minimalistic. Modern. Classy. And it also comes in a variety of classic colors. I decided to go with purple because it was on the borderline between edgy and neutral.

My outfit posts rarely include handbags, but I think that’s going to change. You’ll be seeing this baby around quite often. 🙂 BTW, if you continue to scroll down, you will have a chance to win a piece from Ora Delphine!

Also, I hope you didn’t miss this number from Wild Butterfly Boutique. Use code ALEX25 for 25% your purchase! (This necklace is now on sale for only $12.99! )

Peplum Shirt
Wearing: Madewell
My Picks: Lulu*s $31 // J. Crew $55 // Madewell $88

Trench
Wearing: Thrifted (Gap)
My Picks: Forever 21 $35 // Gap $98

Pants
Wearing: Gap $70

Boots
Wearing: Arturo Chiang

Necklace
Jasmine Statement Necklace c/o Wild Butterfly Boutique
Get 25% your order using the code ALEX25!

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NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

You have a chance to win your very own Ora Delphine piece! They so generously decided to give one of my blog readers the chance to win the Maddy Mini Wristlet in purple ($125)! This essential accessory is perfect for when you just need to bring just the basics from a night out in the city, or on a trip to the grocery store. Just like the Adele Satchel, the Maddy Wristlet is made with genuine leather and is designed to perfection. I’m kind of disappointed that I can’t enter this giveaway. Ha.

Click HERE to go to the Rafflecopter Page. Quick and easy! You can have up to FIFTEEN entries. Giveaway ends in 2 weeks! Good luck! 🙂