Menswear-Inspired: Vintage Blazer & Bowler Hat

This maroon blazer is one of the many souvenirs I picked up while studying abroad in Paris last year. It fit me perfectly with zero alterations, and was in perfect condition - bargain! It's too small to button, but who needs buttons anyway? I love the subtle pinstripes, it adds just a touch of visual interest

After falling into an all-black rut, I've been attempting to add color back into my life, as well as texture and new shapes. I love this little round bowler hat, it's very on trend, being a hat, but it's different enough from the wide-brimmed hats I've been seeing around lately. It also reminds me of Magritte paintings.


It's so easy to layer more interesting pieces (such as a slim-cut blazer) over an all-black base - Add a square polkda dot and some baroque loafers, and the right balance is achieved. Not too boring, not too busy. I think this is my perfect outfit.


Gray Bowler Hat: Forever21
Maroon Wool Pinstripe Blazer: Vintage Désir, Montmartre, Paris
Baroque Loafers: Nordstrom Rack
Black Ankle Skinny Jeans: BDG at Urban Outfitters
Polka Dot Blouse: Promod, Paris

P.S.: 16 Days until I depart for France! Still have some shopping to do!


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Details: Tapestry + Thoughts on Confidence

As Fall approaches (I see fall as happening in the future because it is still warm here in SoCal), I have noticed the resurfacing of autumnal textures: cable knit, tweed, wool, plaid, and tapestry. I bought these tapestry shorts last year, but they've been hibernating in the bottom of my pants drawer. They're one of those items that you love, but can't seem to muster the confidence to wear on most days.

You may notice the lack of full-length shots in this post, and let me tell you why that is: I was too critical of myself to put them up. It got me thinking about personal style, how it changes over time, and how what we define as comfortable transforms over the years.

In high school, I stuck mostly to jeans and a tee, and in my first years of college, I really branched out into floral dresses and brighter colors. The past year, however, has been all about a darker, more 90's look. I wear black quite often, and if the weather permitted, I would wear my black skinny jeans all year round. What I may have considered "too much" a few years ago is now normal.

Why did I feel that these tapestry shorts were too much? who knows. It could be that they expose my legs more than I'm used to, or that they draw a tiny bit more attention than black pants would. The ability to walk through the world without caring if people are watching or not takes a lot of practice. I greatly admire Jenn Im of YouTube channel Clothes Encounters for her boldness, she's definitely a style inspiration of mine.


Shorts: Forever 21
Blazer: thrifted
Booties: Ecote, Urban Outfitters
Tee: Urban Outfitters

Do you have clothes in your wardrobe that have never seen the light of day? Let me know in the comments. :)



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Floral, Brown & Dusty Rose

Today was my second day of the new semester, and I hereby declare it a success! Tuesdays are my longest day, so I opted (like always) for comfortable and practical tan flats, my old pair of extremely faded black pants, which some argue to be a shade of denim blue, a floral chiffon top, a super-soft rose-colored scarf, and a faux leather jacket to keep me warm in the crisp morning air as I traversed the mile from my car to my classroom.

I also tried out a new nail design, rose pink with burgundy half-circles at the base. I’m not sure how I feel about them, and I'm contemplating just starting all over again.

Pants: XHILARATION from TARGET

FAUX LEATHER JACKET: FOREVER 21

TAN FLATS: FOREVER 21

FLORAL CHIFFON BLOUSE: FOREVER 21

DUSTY ROSE PASHMINA SCARF: WALGREENS (Because why NOT Walgreens?!)