Why You Have “Nothing” To Wear (& The Fixes)

That’s the joke, isn’t it? Women (and & yes this happens to men too!) have overflowing closets and yet still stares blankly into the textile abyss and with a big frustrated sigh saying, “I have NOTHING to wear!” Hilarious. Our clothes are not our enemy. The predicament we are in is all on us! Fortunately, we can avoid this if we could just find out WHY we are always feeling this way!

31-day Instagram Challenge

We look at Instagram and see all these fashion It-Girls whose style-budget is about 10x our annual salary. We scroll their profile in envy, drooling at their cute combos and pieces we could never actually cave to purchase. I am in awe at the completely unattainable high level of awesome some people are serving daily. Are these normal people?!

Well, I am a girl with a normal-sized wardrobe. Not too big, not too small. I don’t own designer purses or shoes. I am very much like every other regular girl out there. I want to do this daily fashion challenge to, first, slap Social Media with a dose of reality. I mean do we really need MORE life-highlight reels? And secondly, I hope when people see my looks, they realize that style is not reserved for the elite. It is accessible to every person with any sized budget.

Style is more than just curing your appearance. I think self confidence, freedom of expression, and social perception are all tied to your style. This is very much a part of who we are and an initial form of communication to everyone we come into contact with. Hopefully my month's posts will provide some inspiration and help you find your own.

Style Tips for the Engaged

GAH! We just passed the 100-day mark on our wedding countdown! Since getting engaged I have realized I am the center of attention, which makes me feel slightly awkward. I know the year leading up to the wedding will put me in the spotlight. Having said that, I have some style tips for the newly betrothed to ensure you will always look fly when all eyes are on you.

The R-Word

Capsule Wardrobe for MEN: Holiday Travel

Since it is the Holidays, there will be many men taking to the skies to visit friends and family. So I have been asked by some of the gentlemen in my life to help them pack this holiday season. Though I am a woman, I have still applied the same principles I have used in my other capsule wardrobes I created.

Cozy Knits for the Office

I am the one in the office who is constantly wrapped up under a shawl or throw at their desk. I keep reminding my coworkers that I come from a line of Asian tropical islanders so genetically, I cannot handle the cold. But surely, there must be a better way to cope than hiding under a blanket. My only solution is throwing on some CHUNKY THICK ASS SWEATERS lingering in my closet. Now these cozy items are better associated with cuddling and chugging hot chocolate by an open fire, NOT your typical office wear. But I mean, when has that stopped me before?! So this post goes out to all the chilly chicas out there working in an icebox office! Here are some ways I make cozy knits office ready.

7 Things That Change When You Get Engaged

If you aren’t engaged yet, you probably have a false sense of what it’s like. Yes, you are imagining happy tears, a lot of swooning, and fun party planning. This stage pretty much starts out like everything you thought it would be like! Until reality hits you in the face with a barbed wire wrapped baseball bat (can you tell I’m REALLY anxious to know who Negan killed!) You will quickly realize this was not at all what you thought it would be like. I’m about to run down 7 things that will change once you get engaged!

How To Style: Dress Over Pants

Move over crop tops! As you may have noticed, this trend has been on the rise for the past couple of years following the resurgence of 90’s fashion. Though the notion of wearing a dress over pants seems a little tacky to some, it can actually look quite modern and elegant. Thanks to some futuristic heroines like Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Trinity from The Matrix, this look can really make me feel like a bonafide badass! This trend challenges you to rethink the way you wear the clothes that you already have! Let me help you get started!

Stylish Badassery a la Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens (left) and Trinity from The Matrix (right)

Secrets Revealed: Why I’ve Been On Hiatus?!

I feel like before I continue blogging again, I should probably prelude that with why I have been gone since January. And for the most part, I have been pretty absent from my other social media feeds up until recently. It’s because I’ve been keeping some BIG secrets.

RIP Twenties - Welcome to the Dirty Thirties

It's official. My twenties are dead. Leading up to this day a lot of people have been asking me how I feel to be closing this chapter in my life. More often then not, they are surprised to hear that I am happy and excited...until they hear the reasons why.

RIP Twenties - Hits & Shits of Your 20's

2016 Style Resolutions

Have you spent the last couple of years in a style rut? Or maybe you are just looking for some new ideas to try? Kickstart 2016 by reinventing your style! I have some stress-free resolutions that could break you out of your usual if you choose to keep them!

RIP Twenties – Who the hell are you?

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One of the most positive things I have done in my 20’s is completely selfish! I spent a good chunk of my last 10 years trying to answer the question: Who am I? You always hear that your teen years are a time of self-discovery and experimentation. What people don’t tell you is that this phase lasts until about your late 20’s…great. 

NEW SERIES! RIP Twenties – 30 days til 30!

Growing up, I didn’t spend much time wishing I was older than I was because I knew eventually I would get there. I tried to enjoy and make the most of my time at the age I was because I also knew I would never be back there again. So now, staring down the barrel of my next decade I feel a strange sense of calm. I have seen many 29 year olds feel anxious and somewhat depressed that decade of their life is over. But for me, I’m satisfied it’s done!

Capsule Wardrobe: Holiday Travel

Sparkle! Snuggle! Dash, munch, and toast! The Holiday Season is always such joyful chaos! This time of year can be so unpredictable, parties and gatherings can pop up at a moment's notice. Between the events, you are running errands. And the time at home is spent catching up with loved ones while sipping on warm drinks and whipping up baked goods. As Christmas approaches, many of us will be making the journey to our loved ones. Creating your Holiday Capsule Wardrobe will require a little more creativity to ensure you are appropriately dressed for everything.