garden variety.

F21 silk bomber jacket | (c/o) Romwe lace blouse w/ metal tipped collar | Zara floral printed trousers | Asos pyramid metal tip clutch | Zara suede d'orsay heels

Since I was young, I have loved surveying the wondrous outdoors. I have wistfully thought on occasion that when I grew old and retired, I would maintain a little garden and just bask in the sunshine. To my dismay, I would not be a caretaker for a botanical gem the size of the infamous Secret Garden, as my green thumb is not really that green. After several attempts to plant various flora and fauna, the only plant I can attribute to my gardening success is a tomato vine. So to compensate for my lack of gardening skills, the arrival of floral print could not have been more timely. Despite my affinity for simplicity, these floral printed trousers captivated me like any blooming congregation would. And a little gold accent here and there helps quench my thirst for the glimmering rays of spring sunshine to come.

       

candy girl.

F21 cropped sweater | Asos bow front tailored mini skirt | F21 woven collar necklace | Romwe candy satchel | Zara suede court heels

With a color revival on the horizon, I cannot help but feel giddy as a child in a sweets store surrounded by the endless swirls, shapes, and vividness. Imagine me getting fidgety as winter never seems to conclude. Can you really prevent a kid from filling her basket with overflowing candy? And that is how I ended up with a wardrobe full of bright hues, captivating prints, and anything that makes me want to do cartwheels in spring weather. I do not mind this coping mechanism. So despite wintry temperatures and its own version of confetti, I am determined to breeze through this cold season with my own rays of kaleidoscopic sunshine as much as possible. Ready to get my sweet tooth on. Winter, bring it.

       

you cast a spell on me.

F21 buttoned shoulder sweater | Zara skirt w/ asymmetric hem | Zara leather court heels | Jason Wu for Target straw classic flap handbag | (c/o) Stella & Dot bamboleo necklace

Gravitating towards simplicity has always been my thing. I am hardly drawn to things that are blatant, flashing in my face, or pull me into the limelight. However, each item in this look today all seem to be vying for attention. The purse is one of the many treasures I was luckily able to snatch up early this past Sunday, the skirt will be making many more reappearances on this site with its captivating hue, and alas, this statement of a necklace. 

When my eyes laid upon this gem of a necklace from Stella & Dot, I was completely spellbound. There are so many spectacular pieces from the collection such as this necklace and others that even a simple girl like me cannot help but be fascinated. As for my international readers, send an email here with your product request if you are interested in getting yourself an item from Stella & Dot. And for those who are looking for a good bargain or just want to be in the know, check out special promotions and style news here.

       

check, please.

Zara cropped waxed jacket | Zara checkered shirt | (c/o) 2020Ave Lush corset | F21 mod zippered skirt | Zara leather court heels | Urban Outfitters pebbled crossbody bag | F21 metal dagger ring | Ray-Ban classic wayfarer sunglasses

Right now as I type up this post, I am pretty sleep deprived. Started off the day with trying to snatch up some items from the Jason Wu for Target collection at the break of dawn, running on three hours of sleep, to forgoing taking a nap in order to catch the Super Bowl game later in the evening. Completely my undoing, of course. So instead of entertaining you this round with some clever anecdote or creative thoughts, I will just down my pineapple/apple/cucumber/kale juice and crawl into bed. This outfit pretty much sums up my latest style fascination--and that is that the 1950's and 60's still rock in my history book. This cropped corset from 2020Ave is the perfect accent to provide additional edge to the rock 'n roll look, and checkered print can do me no wrong in whatever circumstance. Have a lovely week, y'all.

       

mandarin orange.

Asos floral print jumper | Asos fit and flare skirt | Zara court heels with capped toes | Zara suede mini messenger clutch

To say that I am totally stoked about the revival of colour this spring is an understatement. Pastels and fluorescent hues I feel are the perfect remedy for the winter blues. I am already becoming wistful of tropical getaways, fresh fruits in season, and breezy summer gales. To my dismay, winter is only half way through her fury. Thankfully, she has been mild on us folk. I decided to celebrate the gentle temperatures with brights and floral prints galore. It somewhat makes up for the fact that I am not relaxing on the seaside sipping on a fruit infused beverage and soaking up the golden rays. Paradise can only come soon enough.

       

the cat lady.

(c/o) Romwe tweed blazer w/ chain linked trim | Zara crossover back dress | H&M suede tasseled skinny belt | Zara suede d'orsay heels | Asos miniature cat print purse | (c/o) Romwe crackled stone ring

The term "cat lady" I am sure conjures up stereotypical thoughts of a crazy, isolated female surrounded by 5-10 cats, but that is simply not true. I have always been a dog person since I was young, but since I grew up in a family that had a cat as a pet, I can now say that I am a cat lady as well. I now live on my own, and my kitty Neko has been my first feline companion. My boyfriend and I found Neko last summer from the ASCPA and he has stolen both of my hearts ever since then. (And trust me, my boyfriend does not like cats, but Neko has won him over as well.) So maybe because of this, I am baised. Whenever I see anything cat print (or anything animal print of the matter) I clap my hands in glee and can't wait to get my hands on that distinct fabric. This miniature purse is a testament of such particular excitement. And what better way to fit the title of "lady" then being dolled up in a Chanel-esque tweed blazer from Romwe and a dainty dress that just meows of SS'12? On an ending note, I could not help alluding the splattered paint on the sidewalk to look like spilled milk which is a cat's mythical delight. Although, I am not a milk drinker myself (almond/ flaxseed/ rice milk is what you will find in my bowl) the sight of it made me purr in artistic appreciation. 

       

moonlight sonata.

Urban Outfitters lace dress w/ bell sleeves | F21 leopard print cross necklace | H&M fox + rabbit stacked ring set | Urban Outfitters studded friendship bracelets | Jeffrey Campbell "Rumi" suede ankle boots

So the title of this post may be a bit misleading, as these photos were captured during the golden hour. However, this gem of dress seems utterly fitting the moniker and the aura of these snapshots emulate haunting and stark loveliness, resemblance of a desolate, yet magical evening. Nothing steals my heart like a thief in the night as bell sleeves do, let alone ones cascading in a shroud of lace. They are truly like the silhouettes of ghosts that cast shadows among the woods. And these boots? They are the essence of rugged beauty. For someone with a petite frame like me, no one could ask for a more flattering pair than these boots, dubbed after the fashion blogger extraordinaire herself. I could not have found a more perfect look to bask in the evening glow with as the winter sun slowly wanes in its glory.