getting personal

24K gold plated two initial necklace c/o oNecklace, asos beanie (similar), forever 21 cardigan (similar)

Personalized jewelry is my favorite way to (literally) make a statement, sartorially speaking. This beautiful initial necklace is the latest addition to my ever-growing collection! The letters are in honor of two people very near and dear to my heart: my treasured grandparents (James and Sally). I can already tell it will be in heavy rotation.

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how to wear: the leather skater skirt | take 1

madewell leather skater skirt (available here), lands' end turtleneck (available here),
h&m biker jacket (available here, similar), payless boots (similar)

Leather has taken center stage the past few seasons, gracing the runways in many different colors and forms. By far our favorite leather silhouette as of late is the surprisingly versatile (and figure-flattering!) leather skater skirt — its feminine shape and edgy finish make for an endlessly wearable wardrobe addition.

This is one of the few ways we're styling our skirt up this season. Don’t fear leather-on-leather!
Go monochrome and pair your leather skater skirt with a leather jacket of the same shade for a
tough-but-polished look.

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5 ways to wear sweatpants | take 3

asos pants (similar, similar), h&m biker jacket (available here, similar), d.i.y. plaid shirt (similar),
jaeden ring c/o just svara, payless pointy toe pump (similar), studded clutch (similar)

For the third look in our "Ways to Wear" StyleCaster series, we did a little trend-blending, mixing sporty sweatpants with punk details, like a shot of plaid and studs. This could also work well dressed down a bit with a killer pair of ankle boots, don't you think?

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5 ways to wear sweatpants | take 2

asos sweatpants (similar), vintage chanel backpack (gift from grandma - similar here and here),
h&m sweater (similar), payless peep toe bootie (similar)

Next up in our "Ways to Wear" StyleCaster series is a relaxed-but-polished take on sweats. Strike a perfect balance between effortless and edge by pairing your sweatpants with a chunky knit and leather backpack.

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5 ways to wear sweatpants | take 1

asos sweatpants (similar), h&m moto jacket (available here, similar), rag & bone/jean pullover (available here), converse chuck taylor all stars (available here), jaeden ring c/o just svara, alexander wang lia bag (small version here)

If you caught our StyleCaster post, you'd know that we're obsessing over sweatpants these days!
Here's one of the five ways we styled them up: paired them with a mesh pullover and Converse, topped off with my new moto jacket. Full-out embracing their casual vibe!

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backpacking

asos saxby boyfriend jeans (available here), h&m tee, christian siriano for payless pumps (similar),
vintage chanel backpack (gift from grandma - similar here and here)

Since I'm done with school (forever-ever!), I was afraid I'd be a little nostalgic when September rolled around, having been so used to the school routine. Not the case at all. I'm so enjoying alarm clock-less mornings and homework-less afternoons..

The one thing I do miss? Back-to-school shopping. When I was little, there was nothing like a fresh new backpack to get me back into the school groove. This Chanel beauty is the grown-up counterpart.

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after dark

helmut helmut lang top (available here), h&m skirt (similar), vintage chanel belt (similar), prada bag (similar), payless pointy toe pumps (available here)

Last weekend we headed down to Atlantic City to celebrate our Uncle's birthday. Even though I'm not a big gambler/drinker/partier, I do take any chance I can to dress up a bit (and since we were in AC, why not break out the bodycon?)! One of my favorite parts about this outfit is the little high-low mix it's got going on. The Chanel belt totally transformed my $20 H&M skirt. Magic, really!

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a little bit boho

venus tie dye maxi skirt (similar), victoria's secret top (available here), h&m bag (similar),
hermès sandals, nahia bracelet c/o just svara (available here)

I'm taking every chance to embrace summer's boho vibes before they're gone, which means flowy maxi skirts and fringe have been in heavy rotation. So have my new Hermès sandals, which took on a whole new life paired with tie dye!

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5 ways to wear sweatpants | take 5

asos jogging pant (similar), h&m top (similar), payless pointy toe pumps (available here),
vintage chanel bag (gift from grandma - similar), ela ring c/o just svara (available here)

Words cannot describe how happy I am that jogging pants and their slouchy counterparts are socially-acceptable street wear these days. Coming off two straight months of studying, the transition out of comfy clothes has not been easy. But when you can get away with wearing heels and glorified sweats out to dinner, it's not too bad ;)

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maxi moment

Even though my hair's gotten more "mini," I've been loving the casual easiness of all things "maxi" lately! This dress has one of those looks-cute-but-belongs-on-the-beach backs, so I decided to pair it with a crop top! Instant outfit upgrade (and now it's like two dresses in one!).

h&m crop top (similar), forever 21 maxi dress, aerosoles leopard flats (available here), hermès bracelet, vintage chanel bag, sophia necklace c/o just svara

I cannot tell you how many compliments I've received on this Just Svara necklace already!
It's become one of my new favorites (and wait until you see the price!).

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yellow jacket

I'm always drawn to brights, but wonder how I'll mix them in with the rest of my closet. Having already tackled the neon blazer, I set my sights on this yellow one! The color was too good to pass up.

With white jeans season in full swing, I let the color do the talking.

lauren ralph lauren jacket (available here), chinti & parker tee (available here), j brand jeans (available here),
h&m bag (similar), prada wedges (similar), hermès scarf (similar), hermès bracelets

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white tuxedo

Never underestimate the power of black and white. Sometimes a
simple monochrome matchup is all you need to make a statement!

hudson vice versa collin skinny jeans (available here), h&m blazer (similar), vince tee (similar), payless platforms (available here), vintage clutch (from grandma - similar), jennifer zeuner love necklace (available here), selena handcuff bracelet c/o just svara, fallon loved cuff, forever 21 spiked bangle, gorjana lovebird necklace

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