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    Black and White

    Everlane Poplin Top and Skater Skirt
    Photos by Ale Veyna
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    Necklace c/o Happiness Boutique
    Madewell Boots (Similar)
    I was in L.A. over the weekend and I loved being able to show off my legs, pale as they may be at the moment. This collared shirt and skater skirt combo has to be one of my favorite outfits on the blog to date because it’s comfortable and easy to put together, but still looks very classic and chic. You could easily wear it to the office with a pair of heels or flats, or you could go for a more fun look and add a statement necklace and ankle boots like I did. You can even wear it with tights if you live somewhere cold and bare legs are just not an option.

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    Los Rios Street

    Photos by Ale Veyna
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    Old Navy Jersey Maxi Dress (Similar)
    H&M Sandals
    Crocheted Bag (Handmade by my grandma)

     

    After spending the morning at the beach last Friday, my sisters and I stopped by Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. I visited this place several times last year (you might remember it from this post), since it was the most convenient halfway point for my best friend Laura and I to meet while she still lived in San Diego. The street is very picturesque and has many cute shops, and there even is a butterfly sanctuary where you can observe the monarchs that are abundant in this area. There is also a cool and cozy coffee shop called Hidden House Coffee at the end of the street. Although I’m a creature of habit and lattes tend to be my drink of choice at coffee shops, I decided to be a bit adventurous this time around, and ordered one of Hidden House’s specialty drinks called “The Crush”; I was pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of this concoction, which consisted of orange crush soda, chocolate espresso and milk. I guess I really should make an effort to try new things every once in a while.
    This black jersey maxi dress is also something that you’ve seen before on this blog. I wore it over my bathing suit because it’s so easy to take off and put back on again. Another great thing about a black maxi dress is that you can easily add different accessories to achieve different styles. This time around, I styled it with a camel fedora hat and crocheted bag for a more casual look that was perfect for a day of exploring.
    xoxo,
    Helen
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    Black Maxi Dress

     
    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Turtle Pendant Necklace (Gift from my dad)
    Hoops (Gift from my sister)

     

    Since I’m going to be attending grad school in the fall and will be on a tight budget, I am making a very serious effort to be more mindful about my purchases. I recently bought this black jersey maxi dress because it is a piece that I can combine with many things I already own. I also love that it is a dress that I can wear all year long; I know that I will be wearing this dress often during spring and summer, and I can also see myself wearing it with boots and a belted sweater in the fall and winter. However, what I love most about this dress is that it looks elegant but is extremely comfortable at the same time. I’m a firm believer that you should never have to sacrifice comfort over style.
    I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I only really had Sunday off since I worked Saturday evening, but I was able to make the most of the free time that I did have. It was also my mom’s birthday this weekend, so I made time to celebrate it with her and shower her with tons of love and gifts; it’s the least I could do for the most caring and loving woman in my life. Now, I just need to get through the next three days of work and then I’m off to Portland on Wednesday. I’m so excited to further explore my future home!
    xoxo,
    Helen