Another day, another work outfit.

It has been so hot in the Bay Area, so my manager told me I could wear shorts...

only if they were work appropriate. 

Thankfully, I have these brown suede shorts, which rock and worked perfectly. 

Look:

Cashmere Striped Sweater: Margaret O'Leary

Suede Shorts

Red Floral Bag: Burberry 

xx,

Akl

school girl in the rain

It has been so rainy in the Bay Area, which is kind of a downer, 

because I really wanted to wear these suede shorts that I have been saving for spring. 

Anyways...

my look today consisted of my usual pairings: brights layered with patterns
 (and of course a cozy cashmere!)

Sometimes I feel very school-girl in my clothing, 

but I guess that tends to happen when one is a bit of a girlie-girl. 

Hope you enjoy these pictures!

Look:

Driving Mocs: Cole Haan

Tights: M&S

Skirt: H&M

Button Up: Express

Cashmere Sweater: Margaret O'Leary 

Leather Jacket: Lakeland

Bag: f21

Earrings: f21

Beaded Necklace: Vintage, circa 90s, bought in Prague 

xxx, 

Akl

Basics

Basics today: staple white jeans, button up, favorite zip-up, and metallic flats. 

I always wear bright colors and different patterns, 

because styling is so much fun when you challenge the boundaries. 

But I forgot how effortlessly chic it is to wear neutral tones. 

Look: 

Metallic Oxfords: M&S 

White Jeans: United Colors of Benetton

Button Up Flannel: Gap; hand-me-down from my Dad, who accidentally shrunk it(lucky me!)

Shawl Hoodie: Cabi

Bangle: See by Chloe

Ring; H&M

Hello Kitty Necklace
Leather Crossbody: Vintage

xx, 

Akl

p.s. I have had this song stuck in my head all dayyy...

Recycle: How to pair it over, and over, and over again...

Do you ever have those pieces that you could wear over and over again?

I love finding new and creative ways to style some of my favorite pieces. 

Here are some of my ultimate pieces that I like to wear over and over again, 

but always with a different flare. Future spring piece makeovers in the works :)

My Brown Leather Jacket:

I waited about three years to find the perfect leather jacket, and I finally found one about a year ago, while I was visiting family in England. When purchases expensive pieces, it so important to me to find pieces that I will like for a long time. This jacket's details, in particular, were so intricate that I fell in love immediately. 

Flirty Lace Skirt:

I love this skirt, which was so cheap from F21. It is a great piece for the spring. I can't wait to wear it once the weather gets warmer: a little skin would make the skirt so hawt <3. 

That LBD: 

I have a bunch of black dresses, but this simply jersey long sleeve one was my ultimate favorite this winter. The ruching of the dress is my favorite part; it makes it look like a skirt when layered.

Cashmere Cozy Grandpa Cardigan: 

I got this treasure from my grandmother. It is so warm, and has the perfect amount of lazy grandma chic without being frumpy. I could wear this over any outfit. 

Everyday Booties:

I'm not really a shoeaholic. I tend to wear a pair of shoes over and over in a season, to the point where I can't wear them again. These Steve Madden booties have been my staple boot this season. I liked them because I found them to be pretty season neutral. 

Striped Long Sleeve Shirt: 

Once you find the perfect long sleeve shirt, its pretty hard to stop wearing it.

 I love stripes, so this shirt was a great find.  

The details of the front

Printed Leggings:

My mom thought I was ridiculous for buying leggings with bears all over them. She didn't think I would get a lot of use out of them: oh was she wrong! I love these leggings, which I wear all the time. They are so much fun to pair with different colors and trends. My little hipster prep (yes, a bit ironic) comes out when I put them on. 

xxx, 

Akl

Amazing Afternoon

I am still laughing about my afternoon spent with my biff Jackie. We always have so much fun together. 

Today, our style session got super silly: we had our own ANTM competition. 

Our pose off was too funny- and Jackie definitely won! 

My look today was super girlie girl. I was feeling like a Gossip Girl inspired fit. 

I love this dress that I got from Sway, which is on sale now so check it out ;)

I am a layering-kind-of-gal. 

So although this dress is gorgeous solely by itself, I definitely needed to add on the colored tights and patterned blouse. 

Here are a few adorable pictures of Jackie and I being our completely ridiculous selves.

                             

F FASHION! jkkkkkk!

 Girlie Girl Look:

Love all the layers in this look: color, textures, and patterns. 

Love these round glasses of Jac's that I borrowed. They gave this preppy look a more boho feel.  

Sky High Mary Janes with a pop of color. 

Close Up: Love this muted pastel color combo for spring.
 Wish I had a pop of neon for this look!

Cutesy Earrings to finish the look. 

Mary Janes: Steve Madden

Magenta Tights: M&S; Southport

Peggy Dress: Many Belles Down; Sway

Blouse: UK Style by French Connection; Sears

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Heart Earrings: F21

Bow Headband: F21

xxx, 

Akl

p.s. I really want to post this video of me and Jackie, but I don't know if the blogger world can handle or silliness. 

Green Shorts for the Spring Time

I love my new green shorts because they are the perfect color for spring. 

The little blue button details are really cute too. 

Sometimes I hate shopping at stores like F21 and H&M because the details, whether its weird buttons or bizarre prints, can be simply tacky.

Buuuuutttt these green shorts were definitely the exception! 

Still loving the trend of polka dots- just trying to get all my use before they run their course ;)

                                                                 

I love this cashmere sweater shirt that my sister snagged for me. She works wardrobe in film/TV, and this was a treasure from NBC's The Playboy Club. 

Green Shorts Look:

Sweater: UK Style by French Connection; Sears

Cashmere Sweater Top; Vintage, circa 1960s

Green Shorts: F21

Dotted Tights: H&M

Booties: Steve Madden

Necklace: H&M

xxx, 

Akl