The Spring Midi Skirt

May 6, 2015

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Los Angeles, CA

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Everyone’s favorite winter staple is stepping its way into spring.

Remember that midi skirt I wore back in January while hiking the hills of San Francisco? Well it’s making a comeback here today.

Bouncy, fun and oh so feminine it’s perfect for a daytime brunch or in my case here, a dinner downtown.  There is something so inherently fun about wearing this skirt. Skipping along the city streets, I actually began to forget all about how far I was walking or the fact that I had forgotten to bring a coat.  It’s the perfect alternative to your traditional evening get-up.

So go ahead, get girly and try out the cross-seasonal midi.

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Midi Skirt: Chicwish (On Sale Now!)

Tie Up Wedges: Material Girl

Lips: Sephora

Striped Cropped Tee: Forever 21 (Similar)

Necklace: c/o Charming Charlie

Bracelet: Madewell

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Photos By: Danny Fung

Neutrals Are the New Black

April 29, 2015

Los Angeles, CA

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Sometimes less really is more.

For a refreshing spring feel, reintroduce yourself light colors and neutral shades.  Today, I’ve decided to trade in my traditional LBD for this breezy slip dress from Ruche.  Delicate and feminine, it’s a flirty alternative to basic date night looks. Don’t you love the pretty pleats and ruffled neckline?

I think it pairs best with classic designs and colors so I chose to style it with nude ankle strap pumps, a pastel bracelet and an antique-feel necklace. 

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So next time your stepping out for an evening date or dinner party, I say switch it up and give this airy outfit a go.

Dress: Ruche

Nude Ankle Strap Pumps: ASOS (Similar) ON SALE NOW!

Bracelet: c/o Charming Charlie

Earrings & Necklace: c/o RocksBox

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Girly Style, All Grown Up

April 27, 2015

Los Angeles, CA

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For a spring look that’s ultra-femme, try working a swishy tulle midi skirt into your wardrobe.  Set aside for dance recitals and Carrie Bradshaw highlight reels, this grown-up tutu skirt is making a serious comeback this season and while it’s not the easiest number to pull off, I’m going to show you just what you need to make it work. 

Because it’s already so girly,  try pairing  it with a more basic, textured top like this slouchy chambray Cloth & Stone button-up I found at Marshalls. For finishing touches, I’d stay away from delicate, floral or whimsical pieces.  You’ll notice I went with chunkier booties instead of pointy-toed flats and a bold statement necklace instead of dainty layering necklaces.  It creates contrast and allows you to achieve a more polished, adult feel. 

That being said, with a piece this lovely,  it's impossible not to end up with a look that’s perfectly ladylike.

Chambray Top: Cloth & Stone via Marshalls (Similar here

Booties: Chinese Laundry

Tulle Midi Skirt: Francesca's (Similar here)

Statement Necklace: Baublebar (Similar)

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Photos By: Danny Fung