Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Aug 9, 2013

On the Marina

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Wildfox tee  |  Madewell skinny ankle jeans  |  Madewell flatforms (similar)  |  Free People double layer rosary
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Spending my day out on the Long Beach Marina soaking up the sun (under 80 SPF) and enjoying a light brunch in my new Wildfox tee. On the last Friday of July, I went out to the Wildfox monthly sample sale in LA with fellow blogger gals Jo of Cosmic Barbies and Amy of Vagabond Youth and Moon Riverr. Hanging out with other bloggers is wickedly fun. Common interests include near obsessive instagramming, time spent photographing each other's #ootds (yes I used a hashtag and a parentheses within a parentheses), snapping photos of our food until it's no longer hot, and shopping 'til we be dropping. Gotta say, I love my blogger gals.

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Jun 24, 2013

Galaxy

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Motel lace-back baby doll dress (similar here and here)  |  Banana Republic 'Peyton' high heel sandal
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I'm addicted to the color black... and coffee. Just thought I'd throw that out there. So essentially as soon as I came across this baby doll dress in a galaxy print, I pounced on it in glee.

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Jun 21, 2013

Keeping it Neutral

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vintage dress  |  Topshop lace socks  |  Jeffrey Campbell taupe suede Litas
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As I'm writing this post, the smell of homemade double chocolate chip banana bread is wafting through the air and the scenes of my ongoing Harry Potter marathon are filling my senses. And did I mention I'm sipping an iced coffee? Baking, coffee, and Harry Potter... Pretty much the description of my personal idea of comfort. The same level of comfort comes from wearing black. While neutral, I feel most like myself when I'm in darker, neutral tones.
Did you guys know that June is National Frozen Yogurt Month (and my birthday!)?

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Jun 6, 2013

A Night on the Town

A Night on the Town

T By Alexander Wang bustier shirt  |  Dolce & Gabbana patterned skirt  |  Isabel Marant strap sandals   
Floral Knit shirt |  Josh Goot gray skirt  |  Jeffrey Campbell black platform booties 
Zara printed jacket  |  CÉLINE short sleeve top  |  Rebecca Minkoff black leather shorts  |  Forever New flat heels

From polished to edgy to casual chic, these are my ideal looks for a night on the town. 
Polyvore makes playing dress up so much more fun.


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May 9, 2013

Stripes & Florals

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Urban Outfitters cardigan, Banana Republic striped top, F21 floral skirt, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, Topshop tie-dye socks
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One thing I love about taxes... are tax refunds. And that's how I got these JC Litas (which everyone and their mom has – I know. But I couldn't resist!) I'm loving stripes and florals for spring, but I gave the trend a twist by using a darker, more muted color palette so it would fit in to the transitional phase from this weird gloomy weather to a warm, sunnier spring. I wore this to grab a latte and pastry at Urth Caffe, which is quickly becoming a favorite spot of mine.
While I snapped these photos at the Urth Caffe on Melrose, I also stopped in at the Urth in the Arts District on Hewitt and found that the infamous wings were removed! So sad! How many bloggers have snapped OOTDs in front of those wings? Suddenly they're gone... Now it's just a beautiful memory that exists only in photographs (a little too melodramatic?)

Mar 31, 2013

Easter Teacups

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GAP teacup printed dress, Banana Republic 'Peyton' sandals, Free People Minnetonka leather hat
Happy Easter everyone! Once Easter comes around, fashion makes a solid shift from dark colors, thick textures, and tights to pastel lights, welcoming sunshine, and bare legs. My neighbor always has the most beautifully decorated lawn, making it the perfect backdrop for a little Easter outfit of the day. This is the first time my Free People Minnetonka hat as been featured on the blog, but if you've been following my instagram (@jessicaswu), you've definitely seen it more than once. 
While Easter ensembles tend to be light and feminine, I went a little against the grain with a darker coordinate but played it up with a fun teacup print! How awesome is GAP's new spring collection by the way?
The sweetly poised dancer in my photos is my friend Rachel from SF! She's home visiting for spring break, so I've been spending nearly every day with her. I'm going to be so sad when she goes back.
Happy Easter! May your Easter be full of colorful egg hunts and chocolate indulgences! 

Feb 18, 2013

Threadsence Birthday Bash

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American Apparel V skater dress, Jeffrey Campbell Tardys (are you sick of me wearing these yet?)

About a month ago, I attended the Threadsence 3rd birthday party at Studio 1342. The tartan-themed party was a blast, with a photo station, make-up station, nail art table, and pop-up shops from Threadsence and BB Dakota. At the party, I got to meet Jenn Im, of Clothes Encounters, Raych of That's Chic, and a ton of other amazing people from Sugar & Fluff and BB Dakota. It was definitely a fun night, though I truly believe that Maya and I were almost killed by a hobo with a knife as we were walking back to the car (moral of the story: don't park so far away from the venue and don't wear platforms that inhibit your ability to run). It was nice to finally get to break out this American Apparel dress for the party. To be honest, it was a complete impulse buy during my trip to Vegas in January. –practicality was not a factor in that purchase. While it's a touch risqué for daily wear, I found it quite fitting for this party. Now to figure out where else to wear this...

Feb 16, 2013

NYFW 5

Alexandre Herchcovitch
Alexandre Herchcovitch
A sumptuous range of layers and botanical floral prints engulfed this collection. The use of volume made for an interesting runway collection, but seems a bit unrealistic for daily wear.
Badgley Mischka
Badgley Mischka
All fitted silhouettes, the looks were all very curve-hugging and feminine – brocade and embellished jackets and dresses, fur-collared cashmere sweaters, and Grecian-inspired white gowns with gold shoulder tassels.
Bibhu Mohapatra
Bibhu Mohapatra
Entirely very geometric, this collection was an eclectic take on 1930's fashion. Starting off with a monotone color palette, the collection slowly turned towards supple jewel tones and ended with my favorite cream silk gown embroidered with beads and a fur stole.
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Classic with a touch of vixen. The collection was inspired by the 1940s with an emphasis on fur and a tiny waist. Fur was used both as a collar embellishment and on a fur-trimmed belt. 
Custo Barcelona
Custo Barcelona
A hot mess of concepts turned so very right. The collection was a jumble of prints, textures, and colors that somehow balanced out to become impeccable chic outfits. While the pieces, embellished with beads, trims, and furs, paired together in the runway looks were gorgeous, yet would look stunning styled separately as well. 
Karen Walker
Karen Walker
Tough yet sophisticated. Each look was youthfully quirky and wonderfully aesthetically pleasing.
Jeremy Laing
Jeremy Laing
A collection of interesting prints and silhouettes targeted towards the "mother and daughter." The mother: smock tops, funnel necks, and midi lengths. The daughter: tunic blouses with black and white print, casual hoodies, and hardware-inspired necklaces.
Nanette Lepore
Nanette Lepore
Those. holographic. shoes. What? Those ankle-strap platforms and leather bags were the highlight of the collection. Asymmetrical necklines and sheer cutouts made the otherwise basic green dresses into stunners. Green is going to be such a big color for fall.
Thakoon
Thakoon
The use of strategically-placed sheer polka dot fabric between strips of solid fabric took the concept of femininity and sexiness to a new level. Despite the half-bang hairdos, the collection oozed with femininity with the delicate dandelion prints and slim silhouettes.

Theyskens' Theory
Theyskens' Theory
I'm a sucker for oversized, slouchy anything, which is everything this collection is. Quilted, embossed textures transformed once basic shift dresses and A-line skirts. Confidence was a big element; sending the message that you don't have to dress sexy to feel confident. 
Thom Browne
Thom Browne
Incredibly fantastical and Alice in Wonderland-esque, Thom Browne could not have showcased a more whimsical collection. The a medley of textures, strong, sharp shoulders, wide hipped silhouettes dominated the runway, adorned with crowns of thorns and three dimensional rose tights.
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