Tattered

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Turtleneck-J.Crew

Jeans-Blank NYC

Tweed jacket-Zara

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Ring-David Yurman

One of the things I love about fashion is that even when you bring unconventional styles together, it can still work. Clothes don't always have to match in print or be in the same color family and can still look cohesive, if that makes sense. I love mixing casual clothes with a bit of prim and proper like ripped jeans and a tweed jacket. Kind of cheeky, no?

Hope you're having a great week. Xo.

Working Girl

Photo courtesy of Sung Shin

Blouse-Ann Taylor (great fit, use code FRIENDS40 for 40% off)

Cardigan-J.Crew

Pants-Banana Republic

Pearls-J.Crew Outlet (old)

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Happy Monday! You were probably expecting my usual Monday Weekend Snapshot post but I'm going to skip that today because I completely forgot to post today's outfit that was supposed to be scheduled for Friday last week! I think that the first week at the new job tired me out and for some reason I thought I saved this post for Friday to publish, but I guess I didn't. Oops.

I wanted to post one of the outfits I wore to work last week to hopefully give some work wear inspiration to you. I've been on the look out to add more work pants to my wardrobe (I've had to return many work pants I ordered online due to the loose fit though it was labeled petite) and was curious about the Banana Republic Sloan Fit Ankle Pants after reading a review from fellow petite blogger, Extra Petite. My curiosity peaked after seeing that she wore it often so I ordered the pants online and was relieved to find out that no hemming is required and that the fit is slim, not too tight around the leg area, and the material has a stretch to them which helps with comfort. I do want to mention that the waist is slightly loose on me and it's a little baggy in the knee area so I might consider shrinking these in the dryer. Fingers crossed. 

I'd love to hear any suggestions you may have with buying work pants for petite ladies. Xo.

Favorite Combo

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Striped turtleneck-J.Crew 

Leather jacket-Alice & Olivia

Coated jeans-AG Jeans

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Clutch-Saint Laurent

Knit hat-Portolano (old, similar here)

When two of my favorites (leather and leopard) meet in outerwear form, this jacket would be it. The leather sleeves adds a sleek polish to the soft leopard printed front and elevates a basic leather jacket into something a bit more special. Love.

Stay warm and have a great weekend. Xo.

Winter Brights

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Blazer-J.Crew

Fur stole-vintage

Fold over Clutch-Clare V. (use code SHOP25 for 25% off, ends today)

Leather (faux) pants-BlankNYC

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Shirt-J.Crew

Happy Wednesday! The weather the past couple of days have been rainy and cold but the sun finally decided to peek through the clouds today so I decided to inject some of my favorite bright color pairings into my outfit today to go along with that winter sunshine;)

Have a great week. Xo.

Prowl

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Coat-Zara

Chambray shirt-H&M (old, similar here)

Jeans-AE

Hat-H&M (old, similar here)

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Say hello to this new addition to my outwear family! I had my eyes on this Zara jacket when I first saw it in store about a month ago but walked away empty handed because my coat collection is already quite...abundant. A couple of weeks later I stopped by the store again to return a purchase and saw that the jacket got marked down! I basically took that as a sign, considering my size was also in stock (can you tell I was finding reasons to justify this purchase?) Anyway, it's one of my new favorite pieces I've been wearing consistently especially since it can instantly lift a plain outfit into something else. As Jenna Lyons states, "...as far as I'm concerned, leopard is a neutral."

Have a great week. Xo.

Toggle Coat

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Coat-Uniqlo (smilar here and here)

Scarf-Zara (from last year, similar option here)

Skirt-F21

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

One of my favorite places to shop when in NYC is Uniqlo--word on the streets is that they are opening a store in Virginia!! The quality of their clothes and price point can't be beat (highly recommend their warm ultra thin down coats for the winter) so when I was visiting my sister in the city a month ago, I had to stop by. While browsing through the store, I immediately gravitated towards this coat because of the vibrant color red color and the toggle buttons. Pairing the red coat with my favorite tartan print scarf puts me in the holiday mood and excited for what December has to offer:)

Have a great week. Xo.

Uniform

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Dress-Ann Taylor (on sale use code FRIENDS40)

Shirt-Old Navy

Purse-Chanel

Leather bracelet-Hermes

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Happy Friday! I've been wearing both this button down shirt and dress over and over again and I actually have another outfit post coming soon wearing this shirt again. What can I say? I like to maximize the wear on my clothing purchases;) Oh and I took this photo when the weather was a tad warmer (which explains the bare legs) compared to today's cold front and what's in store for us this weekend so black tights are now necessary. Sad.

Stay warm and have a great weekend. Xo.

 

A Fall Stroll

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Shirt-Old Navy (also bought it in gray)

Jeans-Blank NYC

Blazer-Banana Republic (camel color sold out online but love this color here)

Shoes-Enzo Angiolini (similar style here)

Purse-Chanel

Sunglasses-Karen Walker (last day to use code FAMILY25 for 25% off)

Hi everyone! I just got back from my trip to Hong Kong and Seoul and am trying to get back to the groove of things. The first couple of days are always the toughest after a vacation especially when you're trying to get over jet lag. The absolute worst. 

The trip was so much fun, especially revisiting Seoul, my birthplace. It's been about 12 years since I've been back and I still have several relatives living there and it was so good to see all of them and spend quality time together during the trip. Hong Kong was great in its own ways because it was a new city to explore which had awesome (and cheap!) food and shopping--my two favorite things;) It felt like summer in Hong Kong though with temperatures reaching the mid 80's, so coming back home to this Fall chill was a drastic change. More on the trip on an upcoming post.

I recently purchased this blazer and button down shirt several weeks ago and both items have been on constant repeat since the purchase. The petite sizing on the blazer is the perfect fit (sleeves actually fit in length!) and I just love me a striped button down shirt that can be worn for both office wear and casual pairings (not to mention the hard to beat price at $10!).

Though this is a little off topic, I think it's worth mentioning. Last night I had the opportunity to attend Saks Fifth Avenues Annual "Key to the Cure" kickoff party who has teamed up with the Tigerlily Foundation, a non-profit that raises money for women 15-40 years old for support before, during, and after breast cancer.  The charity shopping weekend begins today until Sunday 10/19 at all Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide and online (www.saks.com and www.saksoff5th.com). During that shopping weekend 2% of participating vendor sales will be donated to Tigerlily Foundation and 100% of the proceeds from this years shirts (retails at $35, designed by Rag and Bone) sold at Saks stores and online, will be donated to the foundation. I have to admit that I forget to do at home breast self-exams and this event was a stark reminder to start making it a habit. I hope that you will make it a habit as well.

Wishing you guys a fantastic week/end. Xo.

Working Girl

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Button down-Ann Taylor

Skirt-Loft 

Pearl necklace-J.Crew

Cardigan-J.Crew

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

For me, one of the hardest things to find that fits me well and meets my criteria (not too tight, respectable length, etc) is a basic black pencil skirt for work wear. Often times, I come across skirts that are either too long (goes way past my knees), doesn't fit well on the waist, or the cut accentuates my hips. Fortunately, I finally found one that fits well when I bought this skirt online from Loft. I ended up ordering this skirt in different colors after finding the black colored one fit so well but oddly enough the camel and grey colored ones accentuated my hips--definite returns since my hips do not need to look wide. However, if you are in the search for a basic black work appropriate pencil skirt, I highly recommend this one from Loft:)

Have a great week. Xo.

Sleeveless Trench

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Sleeveless Trench-Ann Taylor

Tee-J,Crew

Cuff-Hermes

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Scarf-J.Crew (old, but similar style HERE)

Happy Friday everyone! The past couple of weeks have been busy and a bit stressful but things are winding down now and I'm just happy the weekend is finally here so I can finally relax and catch up with old faces I haven't seen in what seems like forever. 

The weather is finally cooling down and the hint of cool air is starting to make it feel like Fall which means trench coats, leather jackets, and blazers--all of my favorite timeless pieces that should belong in the closet. I recently added this sleeveless trench to my closet when Ann Taylor was having their Friends and Family sale a month ago and finally got the chance to wear it recently. It's the perfect transitional piece for Fall because it's easy to layer and incredibly versatile. Will post another way to wear this sleeveless trench soon!

Enjoy your weekend. Xo.

All Year Round

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Shirt-Ann Taylor (currently on sale)

Jeans-Zara (old but similar style HERE)

Shoes-Pour La Victoire

Cuff-Hermes

Hat-H&M (old)

Clutch-Saint Laurent
Sunglasses-Karen Walker

The outdated notion of not wearing white after labor day is exactly that--outdated. White is chic all year round and doesn't have to be seasonal;)

Have a great week. Xo.

Ripped in LA

Photos courtesy of Elle Choi

Sleeveless chambray-Express (similar here)

Ripped denim-Collection J

Purse-Mulberry

Necklace-Alexis Bittar

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

A couple of weeks ago I went on a mini vacation to Los Angeles and also visited my friend Elle who recently moved out West. She was gracious enough to open up her place for a couple of days and show my sis and I around town during our stay. She's currently working as the fashion director of an online female/male clothing shop, Collection J that recently launched this week, which is where these ripped denim jeans are from. I'm usually a bit weary when it comes to denim with labels I'm not familiar with but I was pleasantly surprised with the fit, comfort, and the perfectly placed rips on the denim. 

Thanks again, Elle for being so hospitable and best wishes to you on your new endeavor! 

Have a great weekend. Xo.

Blush

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Dress-H&M

Jacket-Lou & Grey via Loft (black version here)

Purse-Chanel

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Shoes-Seychelles

Pendant-David Yurman
Cuff-Hermes

Happy Wednesday! There's something ultra feminine about wearing blush tones--it's just so pretty. I don't normally gravitate towards a "pretty" style which is probably why I don't own a lot of pink but I love the lightweight linen material of this moto jacket which is perfect for those cool summer nights. It's a nice change from the usual denim jacket/blazer, no?


Have a great week. Xo.

Perforated Leather

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Leather top-Bailey 44 (similar style here)

Pants-Gap (on sale!)

Shoes-Seychelles (recent purchase and very comfy)

Purse-Chanel

Bracelet-Hermes

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Pendant-David Yurman

Hi everyone! Sorry for the week long absence--I just got back from a 6 day mini vacay to LA and taking the red eye back exhausted me yesterday. Anyway, the weather and food from the trip couldn't have been more perfect and I'll have an update from the trip soon:)

Have a great week! Xo.

Navy Stripes

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Shirt-Gap

Skirt-H&M

Bag-Proenza Schouler

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Pendant-Alexis Bittar (old but similar style here)

Happy Wednesday everyone! A quick post to say hello and share with you my favorite pattern to wear during the summer--stripes. I love the nautical look when worn during the summer and it's just an easy and simple look to accomplish. But I've come to realize my closet has accumulated quite the collection of striped clothing and now have to consciously tell myself to put an article of clothing back on the rack if it has stripes on it. I can't be the only one with this problem….right?

Have a great week. Xo.

Double Double

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Blazer-Ann Taylor (old, similar version HERE)

Shorts-Zara

Chambray top-Express 

Shoes-KORS Michael Kors

Purse-Proenza Schouler

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts lately--it's been a mixture of busyness as well as laziness contributing to the radio silence. Since it's been awhile since I've posted an outfit post, I thought I'd start off with one of my favorite go to looks that's always reliable: double denim. I wear my chambray shirt frequently during the fall/winter season so I've been on the hunt for a sleeveless version for summer and finally found one randomly hidden in the sales rack at Express last week. The store only had one left in stock so I took that as a sign;) (Still available online). 

I also love wearing white blazers during the summer because it looks fresh, crisp, and simply chic. Next time you find yourself reaching for your classic black blazer, try swapping it for a white one. 

Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Xo.

Slouchy

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Blouse-DVF (similar style on sale here)

Leather sweatpants-BlankNYC (on sale!)

Shoes-KORS Michael Kors

Sunglasses-Karen Walker

Purse-Proenza Schouler

Necklace-CuspNM

Bracelet-Hermes

As much as I appreciate a nice pair of well fitted pants/skinny jeans, I've always loved the look of loose/wide leg pants (same sentiment towards oversized knits). There's something very cool, unfussy, yet chic about it when worn right and these leather "sweatpants" encompass that style I love. It's a couple of inches longer than what I would like it to be on me so I'm considering getting it hemmed, but for now I'm ok with it.

Hope you're having a great week. Xo. 

Pop of Pink

Photos courtesy of Sung Shin

Leather jacket-Theory (old, similar version here)

Shirt-Uniqlo

Jeans-Rag & Bone

Shoes-Pour La Victoire

Sunglasses-Karen Walker
Scarf-Alexander McQueen

After the rain and snow(!!) the DMV area got yesterday, I needed to add a pop of color to my outfit to brighten up against the dreary weather. Hoping to see signs of Spring very soon.

Have a great week. Xo.