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    New Life Transitions

    October 4, 2015
    BDG flannel shirt and skater skirt // Portland, Oregon
    Photos by Helen Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    BDG Flannel Shirt (Similar here, here and here)

    Madewell Ames Boots

    Having lived in Southern California all my life and never having experienced a long fall and winter, I’m very excited to finally get use out of my cold weather wardrobe now that I’m in Portland. Although temperatures haven’t dropped too low, I already have a few pieces that I’ve been gravitating towards whenever the weather is a bit chilly outside. One of those pieces is this plaid flannel tunic that I already know is going to be a wardrobe staple for me this upcoming fall and winter. My sister Alejandra gifted this shirt to me last Christmas and it is one of the warmest and coziest things I own; it truly makes me wonder why I waited so long to own anything made out of flannel. What makes this top a great transitional weather piece is that it can easily be styled in a variety of ways. In the past I’ve also worn it as a loose tunic over denim jeans (as seen in this post from last year), as a jacket over a basic tee, and belted at the waist over a pair of leggings. I especially love the rugged and “masculine” vibe this top adds to any outfit.

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    Vintage Plaid Skirt

    February 2, 2015
    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Forever 21 Clutch/Wallet
    Lace Peter Pan Collar Top (Similar here and here)
    Vintage Plaid Skirt (Similar here and here)
    Franco Sarto Stilettos (Similar here and here)
    This outfit is proof that you don’t have to spend tons of money to look like a million bucks. Believe it or not, this vintage skirt was only $3(a fact that I’m extremely proud of)! I purchased it two weekends ago when I attended a sample sale at Shareen’s Vintage with my friends Sara and Shantal. I had never been to one of these types of events before, and was surprised at how serious most of the women in attendance were about finding the perfect bargain; it seemed like most of the best items were claimed within a matter of minutes. Luckily for me, nobody else thought that this skirt was worthy enough to add to their wardrobe. I was immediately drawn to it because it is a piece that can easily be dressed up or down, and I think the plaid print on it is really fun and beautiful.
    The rest of the items featured in this post weren’t that much more expensive than this skirt. The peter pan collar top I’m wearing was less than $10 at a small boutique, and the shoes were marked down from about $100 to $35. My secret to finding good quality items for such low prices is patience and a little bit of research. I have been known to monitor the price of certain items for weeks until they go on sale, and I’m always on the lookout for promo codes. Every once in a while, I also stop by stores like Ross and Nordstrom Rack to check if they have any good deals; sometimes you have to be willing to search through racks and piles of random clothes and shoes in order to find something that is perfect for you. Even though my current shopping habits are out of necessity, I don’t think I’ll ever change; I just really enjoy the rush and sense of accomplishment of getting a great deal.

     

     

    I hope you all had a terrific weekend.  Mine was both fun and super productive. On Saturday I went to see the Hello!Exploring the Supercute of Hello Kitty Exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum, and it was awesome! I’m working on post for later this week so that I can tell you more about it. I also turned in my first grad school application. I’ve been talking about the process for months, so it’s good to finally feel like it’s coming to an end; I’m so grateful that I have so many supportive friends and family members that were willing to give me feedback on my application. I have to say that regardless of whether I’m accepted into a program or not, it’s been a very positive experience to take time to map out goals and think about the future.
    xoxo,
    Helen
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    Lumberjack Vibes

    December 29, 2014
    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    Urban Outfitters Plaid Flannel
    Madewell Leather Bag
    Madewell Skinny Skinny Crop Jeans (ON SALE!)
    Caged Booties via Ideeli
    The weather has been much cooler than usual here in California and it’s been difficult finding things to wear. Since this type of weather only last for a month or two, every year I forget to buy appropriate clothing. In order to survive the cold, every day I end up wearing the same 3 sweaters, and about 5 layers of my warm weather clothes. However, since I’m thinking about moving to a state where you can actually notice the changes in the season, I’m slowly trying to build up my cold-weather wardrobe. Luckily for me, my sister gifted me this beautiful plaid flannel for Christmas. It’s really comfortable, and it definitely does a great job at keeping me warm without the need of any additional layers. Another thing that I love about this plaid flannel is that it has a cool, casual and outdoorsy lumberjack vibe to it.
    I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and happy holidays, if you happen to participate in the festivities during this time of year. I had 4 days off of work, including the weekend, and I’m not ready to go back today. Many of my friends are in the area during this time of year, and all I want to do is hang out with them and drink coffee all day long. Luckily for me, I only have to work two days out of the week and then I get another short vacation.
    xoxo,
    Helen