Dynamic Duo: Together Again

caridgan, t-shirt, belt, and flats - gap / skirt - uo / bow - f21

Hello!
So on the morning before I left New Jersey (and Jen), we had our second in-person Dynamic Duo photo shoot. Normally, since we have bi-coastal relationship, we pick our items "together" via emails and lots of links to clothes. But this time around, we shopped for our item together for the first time. It was really fun and surprisingly super quick. We both went straight to the sales section at Urban Outfitters, and when we both saw that this skirt had an ice cream print on it, we were sold! This skirt is probably the favorite of our Dynamic Duo items, not just because it has ice creams on it, but also because Jen and I picked it out physically together. I miss her so very much and I do hope that we get to shop together (in person) real soon!

Since I was leaving her on a Monday, school was in full session and so we couldn't shoot our photos on her beautiful campus like last time. But she did take me to a gorgeous, serene park that's close to her school because while during the hour drive to the shore, I kept commenting on how green it was there and how Southern California seriously lacks some green fields! And this will conclude my trip over to the East Coast. All in all, it was really fun, but in different ways than the other two fashion weeks were. For one thing though, it made me really appreciate home and I'm pretty happy with staying here for a long, long time.

I will return with my first Fall outfit on Monday! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Until next post,
Jasmine

Dynamic Duo: V-Log #2

Hello!
So the time has come to debut our second vlog together! While I was in Jen's shower, I thought we should do a Q&A session with you all, but unfortunately it was too spontaneous and we didn't get too many questions. We'll definitely plan it better next time. So sit back and enjoy our ridiculousness! :)

Until next post,
Jasmine

Jersey Shore Photo Diary

top - uo / cardigan, shoes and shorts - gap / bag - madewell

Hello!
On the Sunday of my NYFW weekend, Jen and I decided to not to go into the city, but to instead go to the shore so I could see the Atlantic Ocean at Pleasant Point. True to its name, the trip was indeed pleasant. It was so nice to unwind and hear nothing but the ocean, after hearing the constant buzzing of cars, people, and trains in NYC for days. Her boyfriend was a good sport about taking a bunch of photos for us. We both decided to just wear simple, everyday outfits that day (planning outfits for our few days in the city were stressful enough). I had planned to wear this fox-printed top with a skirt to an event, but I think I'll save for that outfit for another day this Fall.

Anyway, after Jen and I frolicked enough, we walked along the boardwalk where I won a minion from "Despicable Me" and Jen tried to win an Angry Bird. We also oggled at beach houses, had our hearts melted by sweet bench inscriptions, and ate some pizza. In all honesty, I think the minion is the best thing I brought home that weekend. I wanted to win a giant one from the OC fair this year, but this mini one is even cuter. Now every time I see it smiling at me on my bed, I think of Jen and this amazing day. Hopefully the next time I see Jen, she will be over here on my side of the country experiencing what a real beach sounds/feels/smells like.

Stay tuned for our vlog! :)

Until next post,
Jasmine

photos 6 and 11 c/o jen

NYFW: A Very Stylish Picnic

cardigan, belt, and shoes - gap / blouse - zara / skirt - cotton on

Hello!
On Saturday, Jen and I headed into the city and our first stop was SoHo. That weekend we were hunting for a Dynamic Duo item (but a separate post on that later). We met up with Emily for some shopping and lunch at the SoHo Cafe. Jen and I did some major damage to our bank accounts in Topshop (just like last year), and I'm seriously regretting not buying more basics from Uniqlo. I might just be having an affair with Uniqlo (sorry Gap, but Uniqlo's t-shirt is just so soft. Why did I only get one when it was on sale for $5?). I'm definitely stocking up there on my next trip to NYC.

After shopping, lunch, and a quick pitstop at Starbucks, the three of us made our way to Sheep Meadow in Central for the Very Stylish Picnic. I've been saving this outfit as soon as I RSVPed to the event. This is actually the blouse I wore for when I was interview for my current job. I've definitely worn it quite a few times but I wanted to wait until NYFW to debut it. It was not easy having to wait, but now I can wear it out all I want. I adore the heart print and how light it is. It's got some ruffle sleeves too that I will have to show you all one day. I also can't wait to get more wear out of this light denim/chambray skirt!

The best part of this event was definitely getting to hang out and meeting bloggers from all over the country (and even some international bloggers!). I loved popping bubbles with Hope from A Flattering Tale, meeting Veronika from Tick Tock Vintage, and being silly with Tieka. I spent more time with the last two after the picnic when we grabbed dinner at Vynl in Chelsea. That night was also our last night in the city so after dinner, Jen and I went to Times Square so I could pick up some souvenirs for Robert. We had loads of fun at the M&M store that had a personality/mood detector that pronounced that I had a fiery personality but was a little nutty!

Until next post,
Jasmine

group photo c/o emily

NYFW: ModSwap

dress - primark (swap with chloe) / jacket - uo / belt - anthropologie / gold bow pin - madewell / shoes - swedish hasbeens x h&m

Hello!
This is the night version of this day outfit. To go from day to night, I took off the striped tee and added a jacket, belt, and heels. I am so glad I picked up this jacket on a last minute shopping trip before NYFW. It was on sale and I just can't seem to take it off. I just feel so much more sophisticated and put together with it on. My Madewell bow pin made a full circle in coming back to NYC. I bought it last NYFW and never got to wear it until now since it always looked a bit droopy on cardigans; but on a jacket, it's the sweetest touch.

The ModSwap was hosted by ModCloth and The Swapaholics at the Black Door. At this event, we were asked to bring in two gently used items to swap with fellow bloggers. As soon as we arrived, we took our items, tagged them, and put them on a rack where we could all look through and pick out two items through out the night. ModCloth was also super generous and allowed us to pick out one new item from their store on a separate rack. I was like a kid in a candy store with free pickings at clothes! It was so wonderful reuniting with Emily and Tieka that night too. It's crazy how much we've grown since our first fashion week in February 2010! I'm glad I stayed towards the end of the event because by then, the ModCloth items were moved to the same rack as the swap items and I was able to walk away with three new ModCloth items. Before then, I hadn't picked up any swap items, mainly because most of the sizes were smalls and I am not a small...! So two items I never wore for three brand new items ain't a bad trade huh? I love swaps! I will need to look for more here in California.

After the event, Jen, Jenny, and I ate a late-night dinner at Hill Country Chicken, which had the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. I don't know how but we're now 2 for 2 in stumbling into delicious hole in the wall restaurants. My stomach, brain, and heart never leave hungry after hanging out with these girls. I love and miss them both so much.

I can't wait to show you the items I picked up from the swap!

Until next post,
Jasmine

photo booth photos c/o modcloth
last two photos c/o tieka

NYFW: Day One

top - f21 / dress - primark (swap with chloe) / bag - madewell / shoes - gap

Hello!
Long time no blog post! I'm finally back from my trip to New Jersey/New York. Overall, it was so much fun and I feel like I was more relaxed this time around since I had no official business and was able to enjoy the events I attended. But...let's just start at the beginning shall we?

I left CA early Thursday morning. Getting to NJ was pretty rough: First my flight was delayed 1.5 hours; then I also got Mother Nature's monthly gift while at the airport; and during the actual plane ride, there was a bit of turbulence that made me throw up. But once I landed, I figured the trip couldn't get any worse now that I was about to be reunited with Jen. We met at the train station and rushed back to her place to get ready for FNO. That will probably be my last FNO (at least in NYC). It was just so crowded and we got there too late to go to any events. At least I got a NYC hot dog that night. I will rewear my outfit from that night another time.

This outfit is from Friday--my first full day on the east coast. It took us a while to get to the city that day just because we were so exhausted from the night before, but we got there in time for a bit of thrifting and photo taking before the Modswap event later that night. This new tote bag from Madewell and these Gap city flats were definitely my life savers during the trip. The tote bag was definitely a splurge for me, but I figured it's high time I start investing in better quality pieces, especially handbags. The flats are so comfortable and I finally have my perfect pair of red flats to add my favorite pop of color to any outfit! Chloe and I swapped some clothes a while ago. I am in love with this dress and will be so sad when I have to return it. I can't wait to get in a few outfits with it before I have to give it back.

Stay tuned to see how I turned this into an evening look to wear to the Modswap.

Until next post,
Jasmine