Frill Out Dude

I'm loving ruffles and frills right now! They add dimension to any outfit which requires little to no accessories. All you need is a cup of coffee - or in my case a cup of hot cocoa :) 

Top: Zara, Jeans: Levi's, Booties: Sol Sana, Suspenders: Etsy, Purse: Kate Spade, Earrings: Nordstrom

Photography By: Zena Khesbak

Xoxo, Alex

Skate

Lately I've been really into 90's skater style. I've always loved wearing vintage clothing and am constantly asking my parents to donate their old concert tees to me (if and when they're ready to part with them). This tee is neither vintage nor does it have a cool story behind it, but it does have a 90's vintage feel to it. 

I paired my rocker tee with some fishnets and vans to add a skater vibe to my outfit. Although I don't know how to skateboard and the only wheels that I know how to properly operate are the four that are on my powder blue punch buggy, I can at least pretend to be a cool skater girl through my attire, right?  

 Shirt: Target (cut and distressed by me), Pants: Endless Rose, Fishnets: Nordstrom, Sneakers: Vans, Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson

Photography By: Zena Khesbak 

Xoxo, Alex

Monochrome

I've never been someone who wears minimalistic outfits, but I have to admit that they always look clean and put together. I don't usually gravitate towards minimalistic looks because I love fun patterns and colors. Something I always ask myself when shopping is, "Would most people wear this?" If the answer is no, I usually end up buying it!

Today I decided to put together a minimalistic look by sticking to one color palette, but I kept it bright and fun for my own pleasure (plus, I needed something to distract me from all of the rain that we've been having in SF lately). I chose yellow because I've been noticing it in a lot of spring collections this year and I can see it starting to trend. So be sure to snag something yellow for yourself for when the weather starts warming up! If you live somewhere gloomy like I do, it'll definitely brighten up your day. :) 

Dress: Asos, Shoes: Forever21, Sunglasses: Forever21

Photography by: Zena Khesbak 

Xoxo, Alex

Athleisure

Until recently, sweatpants haven't exactly been viewed as acceptable attire for a day out with friends, and unless you're Jane Lynch playing her character in Glee, your first instinct probably isn't to put on a tracksuit when you're getting ready for work in the morning. But incorporating athletic-wear into everyday outfits is starting to trend, and I couldn't be happier about it! Being a college student comes with lack of sleep so I strongly support wearing sweatpants in public. Making sweatpants look cute or professional may seem like a foreign concept, so I put together two looks with some sweatpants that I had at home; one that I feel could be acceptable for work and the other for a casual outing with friends. 

Jacket: Urban Outfitters, Shirt: Silence + Noise, Sweatpants: Target, Shoes: Kenneth Cole, Necklace: Urban Outfitters, Purse: Kate Spade 

Jacket: Forever21, Shirt: custom made by my mommy (hehe), Sweatpants: Adidas, Shoes: Adidas, Glasses: ZeroUV, Purse: Nordstrom 

Photography by: Tiffany Donahue

Xoxo, Alex

Suit Up!

Lately the lines between menswear and womenswear have been a bit blurred. Walking down the street you’ll notice women in tailored suits, sportswear, and sneakers, and I think it’s awesome. I don’t know much about men’s fashion, but ever since brands like Gucci, Prada, and Givenchy have incorporated more gender-neutral looks into their collections I’ve decided to make an effort to learn.  

In my attempts to incorporate menswear into my wardrobe I’ve tried wearing clothes from my guy friends’ closets multiple times, and the only items that ever seemed to fit me correctly were flannels and sweatshirts, which wasn't exactly the look I was going for. After many failed attempts at borrowing my guy friends’ clothing I decided to invest in this Trouvé pantsuit from Nordstrom. It’s perfectly versatile because I can wear it with a casual t-shirt and oxfords for a day downtown or at work, or I can dress it up with a pair of heels for an interview or a nice dinner. The pieces can also be worn separately, which is another bonus! The jacket can be worn with a pair of jeans or over a dress and the pants can be worn with a low cut top and some dainty necklaces to put a feminine twist on it. 

Jacket: Trouvé, Pants: Trouvé, Shirt: Philosophy, Shoes: Topshop, Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Photography By: Aimee Richter

Xoxo, Alex

Update Your Denim

Denim is something that is always in style, and almost everyone has a pair of jeans or a denim jacket in their closet. Since almost everyone owns denim I like to find ways to make my denim unique because I like to stand out, that's where this jacket comes into play! 

I was inspired to update my denim jacket when I walked into Urban Outfitters a couple of years ago and saw a denim jacket that had a bunch of unique embellishments on it. I fell completely in love with it until I found out that it was a one of a kind that one of their stylists had designed and priced at about $200. After leaving the store I realized that I could probably make a jacket similar to the one in the store for a much cheaper price, so I got my creative juices flowing.  

When I got home I took my denim jacket that I bought from American Eagle for only $40 and sewed a yin yang symbol from an old t-shirt to the back and the sleeve from a flannel that I had out grown on to the collar. I also pinned some pins that I had in my room onto the front. Within a couple of hours I had my own one of a kind denim jacket and it only cost about ¼ of the price of the jacket from Urban Outfitters! I’ve had this jacket for a couple of years now, and not gonna lie I feel pretty cool when someone asks me where I bought it and I get to say that I made it myself.

Jacket: American Eagle (embellished by me), Shirt: Purchased at a concert, Jeans: Hudson, Belt: H&M, Boots: Doc Martens

Photography by: Aimee Richter

Get creative with your denim! Add embellishments to your jacket, embroider something onto the leg of your jeans, have fun and make it your own!

Xoxo, Alex

White on White

White on white was a major theme on the spring runways this year. The runways of Thakoon, Derek Lam, Carolina Herrera, Victoria Beckham, and many others inspired me to try out an all white ensemble. White has always been a spring trend, but I especially love wearing it in the summer. It feels fresh and clean and makes you look tan - which is quite difficult to achieve when you're as pale as I am.

I added some lace and a pair of metallic brogues to my white on white outfit to give it dimension and to keep it interesting. 

Shirt: Forever21, Jeans: Paige Denim, Shoes: Forever21, Sunglasses: Bestey Johnson

Photography by: Aimee Richter

Ready for the summer! Now I just have to get through finals week, wish me luck!

Xoxo, Alex