Pajama Party

With the athleisure trend that took place in the fall, I should've guessed that pajamas would be next. I've been seeing a lot of celebrities and models wearing silk pajama sets and I think it looks so cool! I knew I had to get my hands on a pajama set since I love making comfy outfits looks chic. While shopping I found a ton of sets on Zara's website, they have so many awesome options whether it be something more trendy or more professional. You should definitely check out their site if you're on the hunt for one! Although I love the look of a silk set, I thought that silk may be a little too trendy because I wanted to invest in something that I could wear more often. I feel that the set I chose still reflects the pajama trend, but is professional enough to wear to work. Plus, I can wear the pieces separately for more casual occasions. 

 Top: Zara, Pants: Zara, Bralette: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Kristin Cavallari, Watch: The 5th, Sunglasses: Quay, Necklace: Forever21

Photography by: Maddie Giovanniello

Xoxo, Alex

The Feeling's Neutral

I'm usually one to choose bright colors over black or white but neutrals are always a great look for the summer. Lately I've been gravitating towards white, there's something about it that always looks crisp and put together. Since I'll be spending my summer back home in SoCal, keeping it light in both color and weight is definitely the way for me to go. 

I've been seeing a lot of white on the runway lately which has inspired me to add a lot of white to my wardrobe. I decided to throw my sheer beige top under my white overalls to create a monochromatic look, and I love it! Monochromatic looks are easy to put together and really make a statement! 

Overalls: Urban Outfitters, Top: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Kristin Cavallari, Sunglasses: Blue Kiki

Photography By: Zena Khesbak 

Xoxo, Alex 

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