EAT MY SHORTS:

 Obnoxious graphic tee's evoking 

a lil' childhood nostalgia give me life...

First things first: I am NOT an impulse shopper. I actually take my time figuring out whether or not I want to purchase an item, making sure that shirt, jacket, or dress is worth my money. However, I suppose in life there are a few exceptions...

When I first laid eyes on this shirt, I thought to myself "why in the world would anyone want to buy such an obnoxious shirt?" And then I realized...I wanted to buy that shirt. It was too easy--all it required was a simple click of the mouse and there it was in my possession. I'm not sure if it was the stark contrast between the yellow and black colors, or if it was my low-key love for the timeless animated show that compelled me to spend some of my income on such a loud piece. 

All in all, I feel quite satisfied being the owner of this shirt and it will definitely be a fun experience trying to conjure up the different ways I can style it. 

What do you think of this impulse buy? Are you, yourself an impulse shopper? Let me know in the comments below!

OUTFIT:

Bart Simpson Shirt-Choies

Velvet Dress-Cotton On

Sunglasses-Amazon

Dr.Martens-Amazon
Choker-Etsy

Catch ya later, 

Rachel

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT:

I can never get over the awkwardness 

when in front of the camera...

Ok, ok...for those who have been checking up on my blog, you'd have noticed the sudden change in editing. That's because I am currently testing out Photoshop and Lightroom! I am still in the learning process (which is ever so slowly improving) and I hope that I can ultimately produce nice quality edits for my photos. If you have any comments or advice on what I've got so far, please let me know in the comments section down below. Feedback is much appreciated!

Anyway, this outfit-of-the-day was actually taken about a week ago when the weather was still cool. I paired a black, cropped knit sweater with a highly contrasting hot pink skirt that I, of course, thrifted in a store right here in La Jolla! A lot of folks seem to avoid bright, in-your-face colors, but pairing or layering such colored clothing with a more subtle monotone piece can create a highly wearable look. Add in some statement jewelry and/or other accessories and voila! Remember: you can take my advice, but always make it your own! Go and wear a colored-blocked neon montage or layer in some patterns. You do you honey boo boo~

OUTFIT: 

Sweater--Forever 21

Skirt--Thrifted

Necklace--Mom's Closet

Boots--Charlotte Russe

Watch--ASOS (courtesy of Tanya, an ASOS Ambassador here @ UCSD!)

Always, 

Rachel

p.s.- I can now say with great honor that I'm a contributor for Teen Vogue's Fashion Click! Check out my page (and vote for my looks too) by clicking here <3

A FLOWER FOR YOU:

How many different ways can I style a dress?

 LOOK 1:

LOOK 2:

 LOOK 3:

I love online shopping--seriously, it's an addiction! My favorite sites include those which offer free shipping (ya'll know me and my frugality) and of course, offer a wide variety of clothing items that match my sartorial needs. I often visit choies.com to check out what's new in their "for sale" category; I also occasionally enter their Free Trial Center giveaways in which customers can have a chance to obtain the latest trends...for FREE. So, when I finally received an email stating that I'd won the dress worn in the photos above, I literally screamed with excitement! 

While I had to write a short review for the flower-print dress, I thought it'd be a good idea to style it in a couple different ways. I hope it can inspire you for your future fashion endeavors, especially for this upcoming summer season.

Which look do you prefer? 

Comment down below and let me know!

LOOK 1:

Sheer Cardigan--Anthropolgie

Sandals--Target

Sunglasses--UCSD Vendor Fair

LOOK 2: 

Leather Vest--Forever 21

Necklace--Guy & Eva

Boots--Dr. Martens

Watch--ASOS

LOOK 3:

Denim Button-Up--Hand me down

Cut-Out Boots--Amazon

Watch--ASOS

Flower Dress worn in all three outfits!

Have a blessed day ya'll, 

Rachel

p.s.-used Lightroom to edit these pics for the 1st time...

definitely going to be a learning process...

LACEY:

Is it a doily? Is it a table cloth?

The world may never know...

No, I do not smell like my grandma, nor am I wearing her ornamental mat...but I am wearing this incredible white lace top!
I recently received this hand-me-down and I couldn't think of a better time to wear it than during this spring season. It has the perfect amount of girly and can flatter most figures due to it's cinched waistline. I also love the detailed lace hemlines in addition to the bat-winged style of the sleeves.
Overall, this versatile top can go along with virtually any outfit--pair with jeans like I did, or layer a fitted jacket over for an evening look.

OUTFIT:
-Lace Top--Secondhand (Forever 21)
-Jeans--7 For All Mankind
-Cut-Out Boots--Amazon

See ya later,

Rachel

CONTRAST:

Green, green, green...

I feel like whenever I visit botanical gardens, I have the sudden urge to develop a green thumb and buy a whole bunch of flower seeds to plant...is that just me?

Anyway, I got to visit one on my recent trip to Balboa Park (click here to see the post). The place was filled with vegetation and the amount of green was on the verge of overwhelming, but nonetheless, it was so, so beautiful. My outfit, in particular, stood in stark contrast to all the color--hence, the title of this blog (creative eh?).

I think the next time I visit a garden, I'll wear something floral... "florals? for spring? groundbreaking..."

OUTFIT:
-Cropped Striped T--ASOS
-Dress--Kohl's
-Cut-out Boots--Amazon
-Sunglasses--Ebay
-Necklace--Mom's closet

As always, thanks for reading,

Rachel

p.s.-the last quote was a reference to the movie The Devil Wears Prada if you were unclear...(watch it!)

SPRING INTO A NEW SEASON:

Just a couple more weeks until
Spring is officially here...

Yay! My favorite season is just around corner this year! At least the weather down here in La Jolla has agreed to this transition. I absolutely love layering and with the new climate, dressing up sure feels like a breeze.

For this outfit, I chose to wear a feminine piece with a slightly more masculine denim jacket. The fit is very large and loose, which creates a perfect balance for the fitted dress underneath. This dress is actually very versatile--I pair it in the winter with a comfy knitted sweater and knee high boots. Of course, I added in some black tights and my finally broken-in Doc's, which have been doing me so good lately. I wear these babies almost everyday!

Hope the weather treats you well from wherever you hail! And good luck to all studying for finals...

OUTFIT:
Jacket--Hand-me-down
Dress--H&M
Tights--Target
Boots--Dr. Martens 1460
Earrings--Forever 21

See you in my next post,

Rachel

CHECKERED:

Just a simple OOTD for ya'll...

I apologize for being so M.I.A lately! Winter quarter has definitely challenged my time-management skills and unfortunately, this has been putting off my blogging time.

UPDATES:
-I'm an apprentice for TREND Magazine, a fashion magazine run by some of the most inspirational (and fashionable) students of UCSD. We've got an instagram, twitter, and tumblr! Click on any link for photos, news events, and more...
-I currently work in my university's library--Geisel Library--in the DLDP department aka lots of rare book scanning, quality control, etc...
-I am beginning my studies for finals week (I cannot believe how fast time flies!)...
-I recently went to a free concert for Karmin (I almost died, I was so happy)...
-I can't wait for Spring Break so I can see my family and friends!

Thanks for reading, and please tune in for further updates!

OUTFIT:
-Checkered Dress--Urban Outifitters
-Jacket--Korea
-Boots--Charlotte Russe

Hope you've all had a lovely week; Spring is in the air!

Rachel