Peplum and Dots

Cashmere Sweater: Grandma's, Vintage; Polka Dot Peplum Blouse: No Label,  Purchased in Hong Kong;
Black Skinny Jeans: Jigsaw London; Blue Loafers: Le Saunda, Hong Kong; Clutch: Madewell; Necklace: Urban Outfitters; Glasses: Prada, Purchased in Hong Kong

I am in love with this polka dotted peplum top 

that I purchased on vacation in Hong Kong. 

I'm also loving my new black skinny jeans that are from Jigsaw London, 

which is the new company I am working for. 

Jigsaw has an amazing collection of classic pieces that still incorporate the hottest trends. 

xx, 

Akl

Falling Back on White

Sweater: Margaret O'Leary; Embellished Tee: Mom's Vintage, circa 1980s; White Jeans: United Colors of Benetton; Studded Flats: Steve Madden; Bag: Forever21: Bow: Forever21; Hoops & Sunnies: Nordstroms

I can't stand fashion rules, especially the no white after Labor Day rule. 

I love wearing white, so effortlessly chic. 

There are definitely ways to wear white throughout the year,

and here is a fall version!

xx, 

Akl

Fall Layers

Floral Cut Out Dress: Forever21; Polka Dot Button Up: Madewell; Polka Dot Tights: H&M; Green Oxford Shoes: Banana Republic; Leather Hand Bag: Vintage Coach; Ring: Vintage; Leather Belt: Vintage

I love the warm weather that comes with the summer months, 

but I'm ready from some cooler fall weather, 

which means one thing: layers!

I love layering clothes

because it's so interesting to see the different kinds of textural combinations that you can create. 

The weather is (obviously) still beautiful in California, 

so there was no need to layer a jacket. 

Instead, I layered this floral cut out dress over my staple polka dot button up, 

finishing the look with a pair of polka dot tights. 

Can't wait for fall to officially hit...

I have so many jackets that are dying to get out of my closet!

xx,

Akl

Leo Forever

       

Army Green Coat: Margaret O'Leary; Leo Print Dress: Sway; Sandals: Steve Madden; Color Block Clutch: Madewell; Jewelry: Vintage

I cannot believe it's already mid September. Crazyyy. 

Just got this leo printed dress from Sway, 

and I'm in love with it. 

Leopard print is always a good staple to have on hand. 

A very special thanks to my sister,

 who took these pics.

xx, 

Akl 

Vintage Dots

Magenta Cardigan: Forever21; Polka Dot Blouse: Vintage; Geometric Shorts: BDG, Urban Outfitters; Leather Bag: Cole Haan; Shoes: Chucks; Navy Sunnies: Nordstroms 

My sister, who works in costume design, is visiting at the moment. 

She gave me this awesome vintage polka dot blouse from one of the sets. 

I love the collar on this blouse! The collar has an awesome shape. 

Once the fall season hits, it will look really great layered under a dress. 

xx, 

Akl

Anchoring Down the Mix & Match

Blouse: UK Style by French Connection, Sears; Anchor Pants: Forever21; Oxford Flats: Urban Outfitters; Necklace: Stella & Dot; Stone Bracelet: Vintage, Circa 1960s;  Sunnies: H&M; Bag: Vintage Coach

As I said in the last post, I'm obsessed with mixing prints. 

Sometimes it is fun to be a bit bold with it: 

color blocking or pairing obvious pattern combinations can be a bit bland at times. 

These anchor pants are such a great fit and the print is too cute. 

The color of the pant looks great against the green hues in the blouse. 

Also, I am absolutely in love with this vintage bracelet, which belonged to my great aunt. 

Each stone has beautiful details, which have been carved into the stone. 

When I walked out of the house, I thought this might have been too much, 

but after looking at these pictures, this might be one of my favorite looks yet. 

xx,

Akl

Hot Summer Afternoon

Lace Hi-Lo Tank: Forever21; Floral High Waisted Shorts: TopShop; Green Flats: Steve Madden; Jade Necklace: Vintage, circa 1970s; Sunnies: H&M; Hoops: Forever21

The last few days have been beautiful in California! 

The weather has been scorching, so I decided to wear this loose fitting lace tank. 

I love its gold button details and peter pan collar-

so girly-but the hem gives it a bit of an edge.

This season, I don't think anyone can go wrong with floral print. 

I snagged these Top Shop shorts for under 20 dollars, 

while traveling in England two summers ago. 

I wanted to give a very special thank you to my friend Katie, who took these pictures for me! 

She was such a great sport and I think we might have found a new career outlet for her:

art direction! 

xx,

Akl

P.S. Total DC whore, not sorry about it!