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Style
12 Apr 2020

Is It Punk

Turtleneck – Aritzia / Belt – Mom’s / Skirt – Rag & Bone / Heels – Something Navy x Nordstrom

One of my favorite parts about writing these posts is that I can always go back and remember the story of the piece. There’s an adorable shopping area near me in Lower Pacific Heights – home to Reformation, Rag & Bone, Alice and Olivia, Frame – many stores that I would consider to be a bit high end and out of my price range. Though I can’t explain it, I recently discovered through looking into my own finances that I tend to be someone that feels joy through purchases. I wouldn’t consider this to be the most responsible habit, but the first step is admitting it.

On a recent trip, I stepped into Rag & Bone to peruse, but found myself going back to this red plaid skirt. Would I wear this beyond winter time? Will plaid still be in next season or even next year? I couldn’t get over the slit. The fabric was so soft and even though plaid isn’t something I own a lot of, I figured I could make this work. There was a part of me that day that wanted to tap into an edgier side; one might say my more scene-y teenage years.

For this experiment, I paired it with my favorite snug black turtleneck from Aritzia, my mother’s old belt and the white heels. If I were to re-do this outfit again (which I will after quarantine) I might want to swap out the heels for something else. Ultimately, we’re extremely happy we went with the skirt. It ended up being on a sale rack and discounted even further when we went to make the purchase. I call that “meant to be.”

Style
08 Apr 2020

Updated Classic

Denim Jacket – Gap / Black Pants – Uniqlo / Boots – Something Navy x Nordstrom

These OOTD photos were just taken earlier this year, but already these feel like a distant memory. Before purchasing this Gap denim jacket, the last time I can remember having one is middle school. After that time period, I thought my days of needing one of these were over. On a random afternoon though, Winny and I had popped into a Gap “just to browse” and I realized that I needed this staple back in my life. It’s my go-to for all those moments when you just don’t know what to wear. There’s actually a running joke I think about how black pants and a denim jacket is the uniform for every basic SF girl. They may not be wrong about that. I may also not be ashamed by that fact. I added the white boots for a “pop,” but we’re not sure if it’s actually working.

Style
02 Jan 2020

Monochrome

Sweater + Booties – Something Navy / Slip Dress – Aritzia

Wearing an outfit where all the pieces were in the same color family? Count me out. This was a trend that I saw for 2019 that kept coming up, but never thought I could pull off. Not only did I think I couldn’t do it, I also didn’t have the urge to. Mixing colors, patterns, and textures are what is so fun about fashion for me. After seeing a similar outfit on [Arielle Charnas] I thought I would give it a shot. If it didn’t work out, the worst outcome is that I just don’t wear this outfit again. Maybe there was even an added boost of confidence because two of these pieces are from Arielle’s Something Navy collection.

Wearing black on black is easy for me. I could probably go two weeks wearing only black pieces without ever having to repeat. The monochrome look in another direction though was a challenge I wanted to take on. Readers, would you try it? If so, would you select something in cream/white/black or a bolder color?

Style
18 Dec 2019

A 70’s Look?

Dress – Nordstrom / Boots – Something Navy

What I wouldn’t do for a bit of warmer weather right now! I’ve been in the cold for a couple of days, but already, I’ve proposed to my parents that we Christmas in Hawaii next year. “Everyone’s doing it!” Adult me is still using that line, but it still works, right?

These series of photos were taken back in the summer and we’re not sure what it is about the season that has us taking more risks like this one, but we’re okay with it. Of course, if the outfit doesn’t end up working out, you can always fall back on the oversized cardigan. We must’ve been in a mood that day because normally I’m not sure I would pair this color combo or even this orange leopard printed dress with these white boots!

Life
02 Nov 2019

Park Winters Wedding

Dress – Nordstrom / Clutch – Urban Outfitters / Boots – Something Navy

We’ve spent some time talking about Sherwin’s wedding earlier this year, but this is the first time I’m revealing what I wore! When considering a wedding guest dress, I always try to have the couple in mind. It’s fun to get to choose elements of what I think they’re style is and try to re-create that in an outfit. In all honesty though, this dress isn’t quite Anji or Sherwin’s aesthetic at all. Their engagement photos were taken in Everlane and was totally minimalistic.

Some trends that I wanted to incorporate into a wedding outfit this year did include polka dots or pink. This dress just happened to have both. I always wear very standard heels to weddings, but I wanted to try and push it by trying to wear the white boots that I love. I’m not sure if I pulled it off, but I seemed to think that they were working the day of. Since the wedding was early spring, the sleeves were appropriate. In general, it’s a bit of a conservative dress, but the slit adds a little something.

The wedding took place at Park Winters, which has been one of my favorite venues to date. It was perfectly separated into distinct areas for the event: ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dance party. Everything flowed so easily and it was such a beautiful evening and celebration.

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Style
14 Sep 2019

Proud Owner:

I know we’re in the process of curbing our shopping habit currently, but I couldn’t help myself from this Something Navy cardigan! Cardigans are making a comeback this coming season – long ones, short ones – and ones worn without anything underneath and as a top themselves. They are a classic staple and always have been. I had a chance to peep the Something Navy collection online before heading into Nordstrom to try it on myself. The buttons were what really ddi me in. They had a very pretty sheen to them and were a total 90’s look. Worn with jeans or even my long slip dress, it ends up being a versatile piece. The sweater is still available online at Nordstrom if any of y’all are interested [here!]

Style
24 Aug 2019

Winter Red White and Blues

Jacket – Topshop / Turtleneck – Mom’s / Skirt – Aritzia / Boots – Something Navy

A San Francisco winter won’t stop be from bare legs during this season. The thing that will though is rain. No one wants to walk into a place dripping water everywhere. However, if it’s even just a little bit brisk outside, there are so many fall and winter skirts that just won’t bode well for the summertime. One of those is my red corduroy skirt from Aritzia which pairs well with my Something Navy white boots (my favorite purchase of 2018!) and my mother’s turtleneck.

While the skirt does wrinkle easily and it’s tough to prevent when I’m sitting at my desk for 50% of my day, I don’t have time to care. Is there any other way to prevent this other than just having a constant steamer going at my desk throughout the day?

Style
12 Jul 2019

2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Halogen Wool & Cashmere Long Cardigan – $199 – $132.90

If you’re from Seattle, you grew up knowing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to be close to a national holiday. Angel and I have had this on our calendar for weeks and knew that we’d be at day one of Early Access. I wish I had known ahead of time how big today was going to be in San Francisco. Do people not work?! By the time we arrived at the mall after work at 5:30 PM so much of everything was picked over! While the Nordstrom in Westfield is fairly large and five floors, it doesn’t boast the same selection as you would have online. However, I’ve never been much of an online shopper. For me, the tough calls get made when in the dressing room.

That being said, I look forward to this sale every year. It’s my version of a pre-back to school back to fall shopping. We scoured every floor not missing a single section. At the end of it, I walked away with a tank top I wanted and saw online beforehand and a classic striped top. I thought I’d be leaving the store with more, but my bank account is grateful that I didn’t. That being said, here are some of my favorite picks from the sale!

BP Heath Bootie – $109.95 – $69.90

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Style
05 Jul 2019

Meet the White Boots

Sweater – Oak + Fort / Dress – Urban Outfitters / Boots – Something Navy

Believe me when I tell you that I never thought I could pull off these white boots. Even as I tried them on, I couldn’t help, but think that I was making a reckless shopping decision. I was torn. They looked good and I knew I had to have them, but boy, did I battle with these breaking them in. As you can imagine, they don’t look comfortable and don’t become comfortable until maybe seven wears. That being said, white boots were all that I longed for this past fall season despite a numbing effect. It’s a gamble in a place like San Francisco, but everywhere I went, they were noticed and that validation alone is all I needed to make this purchase worth it.

I’ve been wanting to share this post for a while because I was excited to tell you all about them. I also wanted to use this opportunity to talk about something else that has been on my mind. When you start a new job, you have this chance to start over again. If you wish, you can reinvent your work wardrobe too with some newly tailored trousers, a pair of steel blue boots, or midi skirts. At the time of this purchase, I had been just a couple of months into my new job. In tech, it doesn’t matter what you wear. Hell, in my first job I would wear oversized sweaters and leggings to work. Back then, that look was considered “in.”

In 2019, it’s not unacceptable, but it’s not my choice for a work outfit. My new job was an opportunity to see if I could get others to perceive me the way I wanted to be perceived. Flats and sneakers weren’t allowed to come to work with me. From 2013 – 2017, I owned three different pairs of Tieks that I would rotate on the regular. Kevin got me into sneakers at a young age and I live in my Nike Flyknits and adidas UltraBOOSTs. I just didn’t see a place for them at work. In my heels, I felt that confidence. I felt taller and because of that I let myself believe that I was taken more seriously. To be clear, no one has ever said to me that my shortness in height made them not take me seriously or respect me.

This was something that I brought upon myself. From time to time, I might wear my sneakers to work. They don’t bode well with the carpet so I’ll slide across them from time to time and nearly slip. The heels hold some power. I feel different when I’m wearing them. They make me feel more put together whether I’m in a dress or if I’m in pants and a top, the heels are the instant boost. I’ve been in my role for nearly a year now and for some time, I started to believe this was all in my head. Then a couple of months ago at a happy hour a co-worker said to me “So, what is it like down there?”

“Down where?”

“You know, being your height.”

It was the most innocent ask, but at the same time it took me back to middle school when I knew the people asking me that question asked me because they were jerks. And then it came full circle for me. The heels are a work thing for me now, but it reminded me of a place I didn’t want to be in again. I didn’t want to feel looked down upon for my height and yes, believe it or not, even in your adult life someone can still make you feel small. I have spent many years embracing my petite stature. This was a weird little blip, but it reaffirmed my decision. The heels make me feel some sort of way. Maybe it sounds superficial, but the reality is I’m wearing them for myself and for others and it’s okay. In some sense, I feel like they protect me.