Geometric

(cowl neck top from Forever 21, pants from H&M, heels from Zara)

I bought these pants a while ago (I think last fall?), and I've only worn them once. I wrote in one of my other posts about how I'm becoming more comfortable with wearing bolder prints, and this is probably the boldest print I own. Although, at the time of buying, I was still not all too comfortable with wearing bold prints like this, I fell in love with this print at first sight (and the price was perfect—I remember these pants being only $13!). Because I wanted the focus to be on the bold print, I decided to pair the pants with a solid top and my favorite nude sandals from Zara.

I'm so glad it's Friday; I plan on going to the beach tomorrow with my best girlfriends to bask in this glorious summer weather. Have a great weekend! xx

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Ivory Romance

(hat and shorts from Forever 21, top from mom, heels from Zara)

White on white! Such an unlikely combo for me, considering I'm more likely to wear black on black than anything haha. I've been wanting a floppy hat for a while (it's great for keeping the sun out of your face), and found an affordable one at F21.

My summer's been great so far! I've been spending time with friends and family while doing a lot of work on my blog and other projects. I've also been getting a lot of reading done to satisfy by bibliophilic tendencies.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

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The Blues

(cap from Asos, gingham shirt from mom, shorts from Forever 21, lucite heels from GoJane)

I found this gingham top in my closet the other day; it turns out that my mom gifted it to me because she didn't want it anymore. I don't even remember the last time I wore gingham...possibly freshman year of high school? I decided to pair this "youthful" print with a few edgier pieces, like my pleather cap and lucite heels (which are the modern equivalent of Cinderella slippers, IMO)

Happy Saturday! xx

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Diamonds in the Dust

(thrifted crop top from Crossroads, cigarette pants from Forever 21, heels from Zara)

I'm finally done with my second year of college! It was a difficult year in terms of a lot of areas, but I really did learn a lot, and I've become a much more resilient person as a result. It's true what they say: adversity catalyzes change.

Speaking of change, I've updated my blog layout! This layout was created by PINK+LOLA. I've actually been wanting to create my own layout, but I don't have the HTML/web design prowess to do so yet. No matter—I love my new layout as it feels very me. Also, I've allowed larger image sizes on this template because larger images show so much more detail—perfect for outfit photos.

Anyways, onto this outfit—I got these diamond print cigarette pants from Forever a couple of weeks ago and I'm in love with them. The fit is great, and I love that they're cut at my ankles. Being petite, I find it difficult to purchase affordable ankle pants that I don't have to tailor. And let's talk about this beautiful geometric print. It's interesting to think about how much my style has changed. Even just a couple of months ago, I don't think I would be courageous enough to wear a bold print like this, but now I love prints! I think fashion, for me, has been a lot about exploration, and seems to reflect a lot of growth and change that happens in my life. It thrills me to think of how I will expand this blog now and in the future.

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Red

(beanie from H&M, baseball jacket from Charlotte Russe, top from Foreign Exchange, shorts and booties from Forever 21)

Crazy warm weather this week. This is the first week in which the weather has been consistently in the 70s and 80s. Finals are coming up in two weeks, and it's so hard to feel motivated when the weather is so nice outside. Sixteen more days until I am free to bask in the sun! But for now, time to hit the books.

California Girl

(striped tee and denim shirt from H&M, skirt from Forever 21, thrifted Sam Edelman sandals)

The weather has been so nice these days. I know I sound like a broken record player when I say this, but I can't believe I have two more weeks of school until dead week and finals week. My first two years in college have gone by so quickly; it's scary to think that I'll be out in the "real world" soon. I made a countdown calendar and posted it on the wall by my desk. Twenty-five more days, it says. Sort of terrifying, but I'm pretty excited for summer because of all the projects I have in mind.

Anyways, I feel like denim and stripes are very representative of the laid-back California girl style. I decided to make the outfit more feminine by wearing a knit skater skirt and nude sandals. Btw, these nude sandals are amazing. I randomly happened upon them when I went to Crossroads about a month ago, and I had to get them because they were in my size. I'm a little (more like really...) obsessed with heels/sandals with ankle straps these days.

Have a lovely week!

Love is Real

(thrifted lace cardigan, lace bralette from Foreign Exchange, shorts from L.e.i, heels from Zara)

I wore this outfit last week when the weather was in the 70s. The warm weather has made me very excited for summer. I have only about a month left until school ends! 

The lace cardigan was such a good find. I stumbled upon it when I was at Crossroads. It was originally $8, which is already a steal, but because it was 50% off, I got it for only $4. Oh the pleasures of thrifting. I hope to go back soon to search for some new pieces to add to my closet. Also, the top is actually a lace bralette with a black cami underneath. I was too self-conscious to wear just the bralette (plus, I was heading to the library right after haha) so I wore a cami underneath. These shorts are actually from my childhood. I am very thankful for the fact that I can still fit into my pre-tween and tween clothes. Have a lovely week!