Casual shopping outfit

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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

Hello my fellow petite readers! I am so sorry it has been a while since I've blogged. Since my last blog post, I went on a family cruise vacation which meant no internet access and no cell access. I am currently in Washington, D.C. spending time with friends and family. 

For anyone also on the east coast right now, you know how hot and humid it has been! There have even been heat warnings. In the humidity, my hair becomes unruly even though it is straight. My layers go all over the place and at the end of the day the strands resemble a messy mop which isn't exactly sexy. The easiest way for me to solve this is a fish tail braid. I made mine really loose and chunky so some of the layers fall out which adds to the effortless, imperfect look. This is especially great when I'm walking my dog and have plans immediately after. 

I wore a simple blue cotton dress that I bought from Urban Outfitters for a cheap price because one of the straps was broken. A little quick nip tuck with my thread and needle helped save the outfit. I then paired it with a jean jacket and some wedged ankle boots I got from Target for $8 (on sale).  These wedges give me height and are super easy to walk in so I don't feel like I need to wear sneakers when I go to the park and then change shoes when I meet up with my friends. 

Dress: Urban Outfitters, similar look here

Shoes:  Mossimo Kalare Wedge Ankle Boot in Cognac

Jacket: Thrift store find, similar look here

Up Here: Can't go wrong with White x Jeans

Recently, I've been obsessed with shopping at the men's department. I think, well.. I could be completely wrong and delusional, that men's clothes tend to be cheaper for the same style. hahaha I could be trying to convince myself that it is... Anyways, everyone needs a solid white shirt that will go with pretty much anything you throw on top of it. I found mine at the men's! 

I love pairing simple tshirts with bright lips and accessories since white tshirts can work like a blank canvas. 

As for the jeans, I am wearing crop jeans. Crop jeans tend to shorten your legs, so I paired the jeans with heeled boots to elongate my legs a bit more. However, I know that tall girls have no problem with a bit of shortened leg length. 

Top: Standard James Perse Men's

Jeans: Vince Crop Skinny Ankle Mallorca. Similar Style at Cusp

Ankle Boots: Indigo by Clarks

Necklace: Nordstrom BP

Bracelets: homemade

Lips: Maybelline Color Whiper in Magenta

Down Here: Flirty Floral Look for a Day at the Beach

Hello everyone! I am Monica Nguyen and I’m the petite girl of this blog. Do not be fooled by the first picture shown above that makes me look taller than I actually am. :D If you have ever shopped in the kids section because it’s hard to find clothes that fit you properly and as a result you may or may not have been carded for an R-rated movie (no shame)...then you’ve come to the right place. My goal here is to share with you some of my favorite outfits, my tips and tricks for flattering a small frame, and to form a community where we can share suggestions and solutions for those who may be shorter than the average woman. Like my co-blogger Hayon so eloquently put, “it doesn’t matter what size you are. As long as you stand tall and proud, exuding confidence, you’ll look beautiful and powerful.” Amen sister!

This look is perfect for a day at the beach. It’s very easy to put together and is flattering for petite ladies because it accentuates the waist and elongates the legs. It is definitely one of my favorite go-to looks! 

These photos were taken by my buddy Jordan with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a Canon EF 50mm lens. 

Top: Brandy Melville Crop Top. Similar look at Papers and Peonies. 
Skirt: American Apparel Corduroy Circle Skirt in Jet Black. 
Shoes: Wedges from a boutique in Taiwan. Similar look at AmiClubWear.
Necklace: Swarovski gold four leaf clover charm necklace. Similar look at Etsy.
Makeup: NARS Velvet Matte Lipstick in Dragon Girl.