FROM WHITE SANDS TO TUCSON

A pop of color here, a pop of color there, and my recent trip to the Southwest is a success! While I opted for a rather colorful number in New Mexico (shoutout to my freshly purchased rainbow palazzo pants), my rather simple outfit in Arizona created a nice complement to all the vibrant backdrops of old town Tucson. Overall, I'd say I did a pretty darn good job packing for this short trip...what do you think?

<<OOTD IN WHITE SANDS, NEW MEXICO>>

Hat - Primark (similar here)

Top - Korea (similar here)

Pants - Zara

Sandals - Skechers (similar here)

Hoop Earrings - Topshop

<<OOTD IN TUCSON, ARIZONA>>

Hat - Secondhand (similar here)

Off-The-Shoulder Top - Fashion Q (similar here)

Denim Skirt - Korea (similar here)

Sandals - American Eagle (similar here)

Sunglasses - Vendor (similar here)

Watch - Casio

NEW YORK OUTFIT DIARY

I'm back in San Diego and boy oh boy do I miss wearing the outfits I sported on my vacation in New York. Believe me, I'm a summer baby by heart but something about the cold weather gets me so excited to go out and show off the 'fit I planned (most likely) the night before.

Here's a little visual outfit diary I curated over the 8 days I stayed in New York. I basically wore the same three jackets the entire time (couldn't fit anymore in my luggage c'mon now) but I had so much fun mix-and-matching items and I also picked up some other clothes while in New York to spice up my travel wardrobe.

*Shoutout to all the thrift stores in Brooklyn, ya'll changed my life*

Stay tuned for more NY-related posts coming at ya soon!

Ta-ta for now, 

~Check out my New York vlog series HERE~

SUZIE'S FARM (an ootd)

A couple of weeks ago my friends (Ophelia, Ashley, Annie, Sini) and I visited Suzie's Farm to pick some beautifully grown sunflowers c/o the large influx of rain we've had here in Southern California. Armed with a couple of scissors and lots of cameras, we drove down near the border to start our adventure...

Beyond the fact that Ophs lost her sunglasses among the hustle-n-bustle and my exposed legs got wrecked by the stinging leaves scattered amidst the flowers, we had quite the fabulous outing. Having a group full of photographers whose aesthetics are ~ON POINT~ also made it very fun for us as we probably spent more time taking photos for each other than actually picking flowers (needless to say, we each got a photo worthy of ~le Instagram~). 

Overall, it was a wonderful Saturday well spent before the tide of studying and endless work hours hit us full speed the following week. If you're a local or even just visiting, make sure you schedule in a trip to this place! It's well worth the $$ and the memories!

Below is the look I sported on the day of. I needed a new profile picture which is the reason I seem so dressed up for the farm environment but, hey, at least the photos came out gewd~

DETAILS:

Black Quarter Sleeve Sweater - Forever 21 (similar here)

Beige Beret - Dublin (similar here)

Suede Jacket - Rome (similar here)

Skirt - Korea (similar here)

Boots - Dr. Martens

Backpack - Vintage Prada

Bandana - Madewell 

Check out Ashley's blog post about our trip too! (She gives a couple of tips on how to prepare for a day at the farm).

Until next time, 

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY (LOOK TWO)

As promised here is LOOK TWO of my mini lookbook series! This outfit is for those in colder areas and aren't looking to rage in the new year (although, hey, I ain't stopping ya). I love the teddy bear fabric (also is it just me or is that fact that it's called teddy bear kind of creepy) on this coat because it adds such subtle and unique personality to the overall look. I decided to keep it more neutral and wore a nude long sleeve underneath the coat. To keep party vibes going I slipped on my new heels and accessorized with a classic fedora, geometric choker, and Casio watch. I added a pop of color on my lips and babam! NYE LOOK TWO complete!

Be sure to check out LOOK ONE as well :)

LOOK TWO:

Nude Long Sleeve - Korea (similar here)

Black Fedora - Primark (similar here)

Teddy Bear Coat - WWW x Target (similar here)

Pants - Korea (similar here)

Watch - Casio (similar here)

Heels - Madewell

Lips - 3CE

Which look do you prefer? What are your plans for New Year's Eve? For me...I'd be surprised if I lasted past 11:30PM (aka catch me knocked out in bed because I'm a granny). 

Have a safe & cheerful celebration, 

Photos By: Peter Lim, My Tran

Edited By: Yours Truly

FTC - This post includes a piece gifted to me by Who What Wear x Target collection (thank you!). This is NOT a sponsored post. I just really like the pieces :)

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY (LOOK ONE)

The new year is just around the corner which means it's time for you to get the party started! Lucky for you, I've got a couple looks that you can use as inspiration for your own NYE's outfit. For both LOOK ONE and LOOK TWO of this mini lookbook, I'm wearing very comfy, yet stylish outfits that will last you all through the night. What's also great about these looks is that they can be dressed up or worn more casually so you're not limited in how you can transform each statement piece (great bang for your buck if ya ask me). 

For LOOK ONE, I chose to go for a more vampy style by wearing all black with the exception of the burgundy/maroon leather vest. I layered a slip dress over a long sleeve to keep myself warm and tied the look together by sporting a pair of long boots (c/o my momma). For my hair, I tied the front into a mini ponytail and wore a personalized necklace my grandma had sent from Korea a few years back.

LOOK ONE:

Black Long Sleeve - Korea (similar here)

Slip Dress w/ Lace Trim - Urban Outfitters (similar here)

Boots - Calvin Klein (similar here)

Moto Vest - WWW x Target (similar here)

Stay tuned for the second look!

As always, 

Photos By: Peter Lim, My Tran

Edited By: Yours Truly

FTC - This post includes a piece gifted to me by Who What Wear x Target collection (thank you!). This is NOT a sponsored post. I just really like the pieces :)

OUTTAKES: TOPSHOP x CF

This month I was given a wonderful opportunity to participate in my internship CollegeFashionista's collaboration with Topshop for their holiday capsule collection. From fancy parties to hometown reunion's, each outfit was curated and styled by a handful of Style Guru's/Editors to give readers some inspiration for their own party look. 

I had lots of photos left that weren't published with the article so I decided to post a few on my blog! Be sure to click HERE to read the full piece (and check out all the other cool outfits). 

GET MY LOOK:

Flat Hoop Earrings

Devore Plunge Swing Top

Denim Skirt

KYLIE Backless Buckle Loafer

Special thanks to Ash for helping me execute this shoot!

LACOSTE X THERACHELSTORY

Every season, Pantone--a leading technology for accurate communication of color--releases a fashion color report. Researchers at Pantone go through an in-depth analysis to forecast which colors are the "it" shades a.k.a. the colors you'll end up seeing on the runway. PALE DOGWOOD, a light shade of pink, is the must-have hue Pantone has predicted will be poppin' in Spring 2017. Pink is definitely making a comeback. 

Many clothing brands are already in the design lab to produce various clothing items dyed in this color. Lacoste is no exception. I was lucky enough to receive one of their latest additions to the sneaker family: the Straightset Chukka in the color, you guessed it, pale dogwood. These shoes are true to size and they are incredibly comfortable, which is not surprising for such a well-established brand. I wanted to style these shoes with a more feminine outfit so I decided to pair a white long-sleeve shirt with my A-line denim skirt. I kept the look simple by adding few accessories and wore my beige beret to complement the color of the shoes. 

I am now super excited for the next season to roll over (well technically I'd have to wait two seasons) so that I can play around with these shoes more! I could dress this up with a more feminine look like I am in as this outfit or I could contrast it with some black jeans and a gray sweater for a more tomboy-ish look. 

What do you think of Pantone's Spring fashion color report? Would you wear pale dogwood in your outfit? Let me know in the comments below!

Keep it classy, 

Rachel

P.S.-HUGE thank you to the folks over at Lacoste for your generosity! I'll be sure to give these kicks lots of love <3