Back to the Basics

Everyone has their go-to outfit for when they've slept in too late or are just lacking motivation to get dressed in the morning. For me, it's usually a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt. It's pretty hard to go wrong with such a classic combination. 

Recently I decided that it was time to re-vamp my go-to jeans and white t-shirt look. I swapped my traditional white tee for this wrap top, and since summer is upon us and it's been surprisingly warm in SF I brought out my cotton crop-flared pants, which are more light-weight than your classic pair of jeans. With the pops of color from my mules and sunglasses this easy outfit looks like I put way more effort into it than I actually did!

Top: Wayf x Nordstrom, Pants: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: Moschino, Mules: Forever21, Earrings: Nordstrom

Photography By: Victoria Lo (www.victoriaylo.com/)

Xoxo, Alex

The Perfect Pair

In case you couldn't tell, yellow is my favorite color this spring. When I saw this Topshop suit in the Nordstrom that I work at I instantly fell in love with it. As I've mentioned many times before, I'm a huge fan of bold colors and am always on the hunt for unique garments that will help me stand out, and I think this does the trick! 

When I first laid eyes on this suit I immediately sent a picture of it to my mom (like I always do before purchasing anything) and she told me that she didn't think I'd wear it very often. I'm sure most people would have the same reaction, so I decided to style it in two different ways to show that a bright yellow suit can indeed be versatile. For the first look, I paired it with a concert tee and some mules. I'd deem this outfit appropriate for a fun day out with friends or for work if you work in a casual and creative setting like I do. For the second look, I paired it with a simple button-up, heels, and a tote. This outfit would be perfect for someone who works in an office setting, and I personally plan to make it my go-to interview outfit because who could forget a girl in a bright yellow suit? :)

Suit: Topshop, Tshirt: Asos, Mules: Kristin Cavallari, Sunglasses: Quay

 

Suit: Topshop, Shirt: Urban Outfitters, Heels: Aldo, Purse: Kate Spade, Sunglasses: Blue Kiki

Outfit 1:

Photography/Editing: Victoria Lo (@thevlocity, http://www.victoriaylo.com/)

Photo Assistant: Rodney Gavino (@rodneyjoelg, https://eightwavesf.wordpress.com/)

Outfit 2: 

Photography: Rodney Gavino 

Photo Assistant/Editing: Victoria Lo

Xoxo, Alex

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