“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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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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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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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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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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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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The Red Brocade

Posted on November 12, 2013 by alexnguyen

Last weekend, I took off my teacher hat and partied it up in Florida at my cousin’s wedding. If you don’t know already, I have been blessed with a wonderfully big extended family. We are so tight-knit that it’s kind of scary and weird to some people. Here are some snippets:

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What I wore:
Dress: Anthropologie – Similar // Necklace: Talbots – Similar – Sale
Shoes: DSW: Similar

I loved wearing this red dress so much that I decided to try and dress it down for work.

Sweater: Anthropologie – Similar // Boots: DSW – Similar
Belt: Anthropologie – Similar

Note: Do not be confused with Brocade and Brigade.

BTW, I know some of you may be wondering “Why all the fashion posts? Where’s all the crafts?” Well, getting dressed is a MUST-DO, while crafting is a MAY-DO. I can’t show up to work in my PJ’s now, can I? When I have more time to craft, don’t worry, you’ll be the first to know.

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