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    Back in Town

    Los Angeles Arts District _ Everlane Poplin Shirt
      Los Angeles Arts District _ Everlane Poplin Shirt

    Photos by Ale Veyna

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    Everlane Poplin Shirt (Similar)
    Madewell High Rise Shorts (Similar here and here)
    Nine West Tertia Sandals (Similar)
    Satchel (Similar)

    After a hectic finals week, I flew back to Los Angeles for the weekend to visit family and attend my friends’ wedding. As usual, it’s nice to be back in what I like to refer to as my natural habitat. As you can see, it didn’t take long before I was back in my usual uniform. What can I say? I’ll never cease to be a SoCal girl at heart and there’s no better outfit than this Everlane poplin shirt and shorts for warm sunny days in my opinion.

    I chopped my hair off a few weeks ago, but this is the first time my new do makes its debut on the blog. After years of growing out my hair, it took quite the courage to get rid of so many inches. I’m glad I did, though, because I love the new style and it is so much easier to manage. One of the best parts about being back in Los Angeles is getting to hang out with my sisters. They’ve always been such a huge part of this blog, but rarely ever make an appearance. That’s why I thought that, for a change, I’d showcase my sister Sarah’s enviable street style. We each have a very distinct sense of style, but I can’t help but to admire how cool she looks all the time.

    I haven’t been very good about posting on this blog in the past few weeks, or participating in the blog community in any way. I wish I could say that I’ve been on some grand adventure, but really I’ve just been trying to get enough sleep. Grad school, work and just trying to make time for a normal social life. There’s so much to say about adjusting to life in a new place, but I’ll save that for another blog post when I have time to sit down and reflect. As always, thanks for visiting!
    xoxo,
    Helen Veyna
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    Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Casual dress with denim jacket - Walt Disney Concert Hall
    Photos by Ale Veyna
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    Denim Jacket (Similar)
    Gray Turtleneck
    Black Skirt (Similar)
    Madewell Bag (Similar)

    Ale took these pictures of me when I was home in Pasadena last December. I had always wanted to take outfit photos at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and my sisters and I finally made our way over there after our visit to The Broad. Although this is a pretty simple outfit, the metallic walls of the Walt Disney Concert hall make me seem so much cooler, don’t ya think? All jokes aside, I really love how this ensemble is practical and comfortable, but still very cute. It’s perfect for days when I’m running all over town.

    On a different note, if you’ve been regularly following this blog for these past two years, you know that I have always blogged consistently. That is why I have no idea how I’ve managed to completely forget about this space for these past few weeks. During this time, I was busy with work, school and searching for an internship. On top of that, I was an emotional wreck for various reasons. All those things combined left me with very little time to work on new posts.

    The good thing about my break is that it’s made this whole blogging thing seem less routine. Although I still have two more weeks before finishing my first year of grad school, I’m hoping to be more present here once my schedule frees up a bit. In the meantime, you can always follow me in real time on Instagram.

    xoxo,
    Helen

     

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    Stripes and Blocked Heels

    striped shirt and block heels
    striped shirt and block heels

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    Gray Pea Coat (Similar here and here)
    Striped Shirt (Similar here and here)
    Loft High Waist Black Jeans (Similar)

    I have been on the hunt for a pair of shoes that are office-appropriate but also cool enough for every day wear, which is why I had to buy a pair of Madewell’s Hanne Heels when I saw they were on sale a few weeks back. Although these blocked heels make me appear much taller than I am, they are comfortable enough to wear all day. I also like that the pointed toe of these blocked heels adds a feminine touch to the tomboy style I’ve been rocking lately.

    This striped top is also another item I know will be a wardrobe staple for me this upcoming Spring season. This piece may not appear to be very versatile at first glance, but it can easily be styled in a variety of ways. It can be worn with black pants/jeans or a pencil skirt for a more formal vibe. You can also wear it with a flared skirt or shorts if you’re going for a more casual look.

    Speaking of Spring, I’m really looking forward for warmer weather and brighter days so that I can switch up my wardrobe every once in a while. Maybe it’s that I haven’t yet learned to dress for Portland weather, but I feel like haven’t been able to get out of either my parka or rain jacket this winter season. I’m hoping that a change in the weather will eventually lead to more sartorial experimentation for me.

    xoxo,
    Helen