Up Here: My pick for NYFW styles

These are a few of my favorite looks from Spring 2014 NYFW!
You can see more of my picks on my Pinterest.


Joie Spring 2014 - Style.com




Philosophy Spring 2014 - Style.com


Reed Krakoff Spring 2014 - Style.com


 Victoria Beckham Spring 2014 - Harpersbazaar.com




Michael Kors Spring 2015 - Harpersbazaar.com

Up Here: Outdoor Movies

My bf and I love our Shaun of the Dead & Hot Fuzz. So when I saw that L.A. Food Cinema would be doing a double feature of these two movies, I immediately grabbed the tix.
Granted, this movie night happened like a month ago.. ahaha I still remember it pretty vividly!

Before the movie, we went to LA a bit earlier to grab lunner at Savoy Kitchen for the first time. Of course, we had the hardest time finding the restaurant. After going around and around literally RIGHT next to the restaurant, we finally sat down to eat that delicious plate of chicken and rice. It was so savory and rich in flavor with the tender chicken and delicious rice.

Usually I'm not the biggest fan of ginger, but it just WORKED with this dish. I want it again now.. :(

Anyways, the movie itself was fun! But, it was FREEZING at night. I wish I had brought a sweater and more and a blanket. It was so cold that we only watched Shaun of the Dead and left before Hot Fuzz started. At one point, I was pretty sure it was going to rain or something lol. It was gloomy and windy. However, I was really happy to be there, and it really was a fun experience!

I do regret that I was trying to dress too comfortably with shorts and shirt haha. I really could have used jeans (or sweats..) heh.

Shorts: Saks Avenue Brand (Silk Shorts)

Sandals: Dolce Vita Marci Sandals. Similar Style Here

Jacket: Obey Baseball Jacket

Up Here: Shoe Shopping x date with bff

 

photo byJenn

Hi!

So 2 things!

I cut my hair short & bleached the heck out of it (not COMPLETELY what I wanted.. I wanted more ombre effect like I had before, but the lady misunderstood me I guess. I'm getting more used to it now though! haha but I definitely went through omg what just happened moment. ) I curled it slightly for this picture. 

Another news is that I bought shoes! More like spent a ridiculous amount and managed to justify the cost in my head.. hahaha.

I've been planning on "investing" on a nice pair of shoes. I originally had the Ferragamo Vara in mind since it is just classically beautiful. But, my best friend who owns a pair told me that she tends to not wear them as much because they look so formal. So, I decided that a more casual everyday pair would be more fitting for me since well.. that's what I need these shoes to be! my everyday pair.

I've had my eyes on Charlotte Olympia kitty flats for a LONG LONG time. They are just so effing cute!

So, since my bff and I went on our Beverly Hills adventure starting with Bouchon Brunch (which was pretty good, but not exactly worthy of the price tag in my opinion) and a visit to my friend's place of work - the Paley Center! Near the center, there's a Bev Hills location of Charlotte Olympia, apparently one of three stores in the world? I think.. haha

When we went in, I got SUCKED in by the salesperson, and SPLURGED (and worried about my credit card not going through since I never spend this much money at once...) on this BEAUTIFUL pair of kitty flats. 

 Aren't they just beautiful?

I'm smitten hahahaha. Even the packaging, as you see up there in my cute tote bag from Charlotte Olympia, was amazing! If I had the means, I'd buy out the whole dang store.

Unfortunately, I realized when I got home that the size isn't as fitting as I had thought. I usually wear 9.5 to 10 (yea, huge feet hahaha but i'm tall!), so I purchased 9.5. But, I think 10 would be a better fit. So, now i'm going to have to go back to the store (1 hour+ drive.. boo) to exchange. 

side note: the store doesn't allow returns, just exchanges. kinda annoying, no?

At least, I hadn't worn them out yet since I was planning on resoling them before I take them out for longevity.

The outfit I'm wearing is a bit fancier than my normal everyday outfits since I was, after all, in one of the fanciest cities & street. I paired my Equipment blouse with waxed black jeans and black flats to cut down the femininity of the shirt. I actually purchased my Equipment blouse for a heavily discounted price because.. well it costs an arm and a leg otherwise. You can usually find these blouses at Nordstrom Rack or Off 5th Saks 5th stores for at least half off the original price. Also, I busted out my hand-me-down-from-mom Lady Dior bag because i'm fancy like that.

Shirt: Equipment

Pants: J Brand. Similar Style Here

Flats: Via Spiga Suede Ballet Flats. Similar Style at Sam Edelman

Bag: Lady Dior

Sunglasses: Michael Kors. Similar Style Here 

 

Up Here: Boho Chic?

Hello, my giraffes! (:

This outfit is from a couple weeks ago. A lot has changed since then (especially my hair! but that's for later). I recently got ill from shingles, which by the way is a ridiculous thing since apparently only people who are over 50 and exhausted and stressed get the shingles. I am 23. I must be poorly made. :(
Being sick makes it hard for me to feel fashionable or pretty hahaha.

Anyways, I will have an update for my hair soon! I chopped it off and lightened it. A bit too light for my liking, but i'm getting used to it.

This outfit was for the scorching heat that day. I love airy cardigan/coverups and black outfits. The material of my outfit allowed for breathing and comfort. Favorite combo!

Cardigan: Free People. Similar Style Here

Top: Plain Black Sleeveless Tank 

Skirt: H&M. Similar Style Here

Sandals: Sam Edelman. Similar Style Here

Sunglasses: Michael Kors. Similar Style Here