August '15 • Vitamin D

A long and scorching July has come to an end and today marks the first day of August. With only a month's time left of summer, I'm making the effort to do more things and see more things before I have to trek my way back to school (that is, for my final year in college *gasp*). I'm not a big fan of direct sunlight, mainly because I'm still pretty self conscious of the state of my skin in the sun, but when I saw this enormous window at the Brooklyn Museum, I thought 'Eh, screw it', and let myself soak in all that Vitamin D. 

My interest in the '70s trend is in full swing with this outfit, bandanna and all. Not so much a fan of suede when the temperature soars to 90 degrees, but hey, I guess it's balanced out with the off-the-shoulder top. Also, snaps to my sister for lending me her gladiator sandals--didn't mean to coordinate with all the suede, but I'm happy with it. Here's to a happy August!

I'm wearing: Zara off-the-shoulder top, American Apparel circle skirt, Topshop sandals, bandana, H&M bag, Ray Ban sunglasses 

June '15 • Dressing for the Flea

Urban Outfitters dress, H&M hat, Coach bag, Crystal Chimera necklace 

Here is a quick outfit I wore to the Brooklyn flea last weekend! Little bit of bag lady vibes, but it was perfect for my day of browsing the vintage stands in Williamsburg. No luck picking up clothing items, but I did find this dainty gold bat necklace from Artists and Fleas. I've been interested in collecting smaller jewelry and this one caught my eye as I was eagerly stomping through the various vendors. I guess it's a favorite of mine now since I haven't taken it off since I bought it. Look forward to seeing this little guy on my neck in upcoming ootds (Maybe I should name him--any suggestions?)

TGIF everyone!

xo,

Yujin 

June '15 • June Gloom

Urban Outfitters shirt, H&M shorts, Adidas Stan Smith sneakers, Ray Ban sunglasses, Forever 21 jewelry, Coach bag

Hey everyone!

Posting a quick summer look for you guys today. I think my color palette consists of white, black, and blue these days, so my apologies for the similar style of outfit, but I wear what I want haha! Since interning at ELLE, I've been interested in putting together semi-causal outfits because I don't want to look too sloppy at work, but at the same time, I want to stay true to my style. I bought this button up on the Urban Outfitters website (so many stores are having summer sales right now so browse around!) and the white shorts are from H&M. This is definitely a fuss-free outfit that I can see myself wearing throughout the summer (sorry, I AM an outfit-repeater--aka Lizze Mcguire anybody?) And of course, my love--Adidas Stan Smith--had to be worn with this look because I've converted to a sneaker head since beginning of this year! These babies actually took a while for me to break them in--the tabs on the heels gave me nasty blisters because they're really stiff leather sneakers--but they're super comfortable now and I can walk on NYC pavement for hours! 

It's a beautiful Sunday today and I'm headed my way towards Brooklyn! Hopefully I can capture some of the activities I'm doing today and update you guys later :) Thanks for reading and let me know what you guys are doing today or this summer! I love reading your stories <3

xo,

Yujin

January '15 • What's in my Backpack?

Happy Tuesday!

If you've been following the weather reports here on the East coast, NY was hit with the #Blizzardof2015 (Also known as Juno? I find naming snow storms and hurricanes funny). The predictions were that the City would be covered in at least 20 something inches of snow, making it one of the worst storms we've ever seen. But when I opened my blinds this morning expecting to see the worst...Where's the snow?

Yeah, there was snow on the ground and all, but definitely not 20 plus inches. It turns out the storm didn't hit us as bad as we thought it would! Funny because everyone was bracing for the worst and cancelled classes and work days, and it turns out to be nice and bright out today haha! Today is the second day of classes, but NYU decided to close for the day because of the weather. I was also suppose to start my internship at Into The Gloss/Glossier today, but they also closed for the day, so here I am enjoying the somewhat disappointing snow day (it's not even snowing anymore...what :/ ). Oh, I'm not complaining since a day off is always nice, but I just started school and just ended my six week long winter break so it's throwing me off a little. Definitely need time to adjust back to the busy schedule!

Since it is the beginning of a new semester and my backpack is not yet cluttered with all the junk I pile up throughout the semester, I thought I'd do a What's in my Backpack! This pleather backpack is from Brady Melville which was a birthday gift from last year given to me by my lovely baby sister (She's really not a baby...18 years old, but I still think of her as a little girl haha). I really like it because it looks small, but it can fit so many things! Water bottle, bunch of books and notebooks, wallet, laptop...you name it! 

Here are some of the basic things I carry around with me on a normal school day:

1. Gum: I happen to have Juicy Fruit with me right now because my boyfriend bought a bunch when he was here and left them, so now they're mine.

2. Oil Blotting Sheets: A must for my oily face! This one from Clean and Clear is probably the best out of all the other ones I've tried. It just soaks up all the excess oil on your T-zone and anywhere else on your face.

3. Hand Lotion: I'm not a big lotion person, but during the winter, hand lotion is necessary to keep your hands from being dry and crackly. 

4. Glossier Balm Dotcom: This universal skin salve is great for any place on your body that needs moisture! I mostly use it as a lip balm and it works wonders :) And how cute are the stickers? They give you a bunch of stickers to decorate and customize your Glossier products. (Click for the link to Glossier's website!!)

5. Benebalm: I used to be a huge fan of Benefit's Benetint when I was in high school because of the rose scent and the pretty red tint it leaves on your lips, but I found it very drying, so I use the Benebalm which gives me the same effect as the tint but also moisturizing at the same time.

6. Moleskine Planner and Notebook, Muji Notebook : The basic planner and notebook combo. I like Moleskine notebooks because they are sturdy and minimalistic. I also recently discovered Muji notebooks and fell it love! They are much cheaper than Moleskine notebooks and they come in various sizes.

7. Tres Chic Pencil Pouch: This pencil pouch is from Forever 21 and when I bought this, I actually didn't know what I would use it for since it is a very flat pouch and I didn't want to overstuff it and ruin the shape. I carry my essential pens and pencils in this to keep myself from carrying too many things I don't use.   

8. iPhone 6 with Marble Case: I switched over from the iPhone 5 to 6 maybe a month ago? I thought the 6 was way too big when I first saw it, but it's not as bad as I thought it would be after using it. And this phone has superb camera quality!

9. Hologram Wallet: I got this at Urban Outfitters (I don't remember when) and I really like it as my everyday wallet because it's small, chic and perfect for me to easily reach my Metro card or school ID. 

That's it! Thanks for reading, and I'm going to get cracking on some homework now! Love you lots, muah!

xo,

Yujin

January '15 • Grown Up

Zara coat, H&M cardigan, Express blouse, Madewell pants, H&M belt, Nike Air Max 90 Essential sneakers, Zara bucket bag

Realizing that my winter break is coming to a close and I am one step closer to the craziness that will be my spring semester equals me screaming: ...what?! I wanted to start 2015 off strong, but so far, I'm feeling a bit moody and unmotivated due to the constant cold (the Cali girl in me is silently sobbing) and Justin going back home after a two-week stay. However, there is so much for me to look forward to and I know this slump is just temporary--spring is just around the corner, my new internship, fresh new start to my junior year second semester! 

I've made a couple of New Year's resolutions in the beginning of the month and one notable one is to reach out to other NYC bloggers and maybe try to connect with you guys outside of the internet! It would be nice to befriend other bloggers in person because it does get lonely from time to time when I find myself not being able to share my enthusiasm for blogging to my friends who don't blog regularly. Any NYC fashion bloggers that want to meet up, shoot me an e-mail! Let's be friends! (But really, you guys are all my friends <3)

xo,

Yujin    

January '15 • Winter Wonderland

UO fur jacket, Aeropostale jeans, Topshop socks, Topshop flats, Zara bucket bag, Forever 21 scarf

Happy 2015!

With the start of the new year, the City decided to turn into a winter wonderland! Although the temperatures dropped very drastically (22 degrees?!), seeing the blanket of snow outside my window made me want to venture out and enjoy it! So my boyfriend and I walked over to Central Park and walked across from the west to east side, jumping and goofing around in the snow like children! xD With us both being from LA, this type of environment was all so new and we really enjoyed ourselves to a picturesque winter day.

I did not realize how difficult it is to dress for winter when it's below freezing outside, but I tried my best by pairing this awesome fur coat I picked up from the Urban Outfitters sale during the holiday season. It insulates a lot of heat and there is wiggle room to layer more underneath the jacket so I was feeling toasty warm. Socks are a MUST in the winter months, and yes I don't really like wearing socks, but these Topshop houndstooth socks are both stylish and thick enough to trap heat for my feet. My bag of choice as of right now is this Zara bucket bag that I (also) picked up from the end of the year sale and it literally holds everything and anything because it's so big! I can roll in another scarf in there if I wanted to--and a water bottle, a book, etc...it's pretty spacious. 

I enjoy the snow and crisp winter air, but I do wish it was a little warmer. When I walk around outside, I can feel my face turing solid like ice and can barely make an expression because it hurts to even move my nose. I hope everyone is staying warm wherever you are, and those of you in a warmer climate, I wish I was there with you! Appreciate the heat when you can! 

xo,

Yujin

December '14 • Weather Appropriate

Topshop duster coat, Forever 21 sweater, UNIF jeans, Steve Madden booties, Chanel bag, Rayban sunglasses

Hello lovelies!

Forgive me for my absence--I took a week off from doing anything after finals and my internship ended! Plus, my little sister flew into town and stayed with me for one week, so I was preoccupied with family matters.

On this day, we decided to take a walk up to the Museum of Natural History since it was my sister's last day in New York, and the weather was just too nice not to be outside! I especially enjoy winter days when the sun is shining while the air is still crisp and cool to the skin. I recently bought these holey UNIF jeans at the Urban Outfitters sale, and yes, it might not be winter appropriate, but you can easily wear ripped jeans in the colder months with some thick tights underneath to cover up the bare legs! And since I've been in a colorless mood lately, I paired the jeans with a cream sweater and a black duster coat for a monochrome look. Of course, I piled on some necklaces to avoid looking too plain, and the coral bag with the mirrored sunnies add the punch of color this outfit needed. 

I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends! I'm guessing that this is my last post of 2014, and let me tell you, I am so ready for 2015! This year has brought many changes in my life--some great and some not so great--but I feel stronger coming out of the other side and can't wait to see what 2015 has stored for me. Wishing every a Happy New Years, and maybe I'll come back one more time before 2015 for a wrap-up post! But till then, love you all and talk to you soon :)

xo,

Yujin 

December '14 • Modern Woman

H&M jacket, Topshop top, Topshop trousers, Topshop oxfords, Casio watch, Prada bag

Hi guys!

I'm not going to write too much about this outfit today, but this is my Topshop-filled outfit post! I am in the midst of finishing up my fall semester of Junior year, and that means lots of papers and exams in the next week. But I am excited to wrap up the semester and start my winter break in the City! My sister and my boyfriend Justin will both be in New York with me this winter, so I am looking forward to sharing my days with you guys through this blog! 

My patterned top and trousers are from the Topshop Black Friday sale that I was talking about in my previous post. I've been rocking the trouser, boyish-look these days because I find trousers more comfortable and easy to move in than jeans. My oxfords are also from Topshop, and they are becoming one of my favorite shoes to sport! Again, these are super comfortable and perfect for stomping around the City!

I can't wait to come back to you guys with more fun content soon! Let me know if you're also finishing up school ! Muah!

xo,

Yujin

November '14 • Black Friday Blues

Urban Outfitters hat, UO scarf, Zara coat, UNIF sweater dress, Aeropostale jeans, Vagabond boots, Prada bag

Hi all!

Today, I am sharing my Black Friday outfit in the City! This is my first Thanksgiving in New York and although I miss being in California, I had a wonderful time with my little sister (who flew in from Cali) and went nuts for the sales on Black Friday!! I was excited for the sales this year because I was spending it in one of the greatest shopping cities in the world, but at the same time, a little worried about the crowds of people and the craziness that is the Black Friday sale. 

So, we decided to get up bright and early and headed out the door by 8:30am to our first store: Urban Outfitters. Their sales were not as impressing (only the sale items were reduced), so we did not stay long and headed downtown to Soho! I had better luck there with Topshop and was able to buy a whole outfit and some socks (I have my practical needs ><), which made me a very happy camper! My sister also bought some items to gear up for the upcoming cold months, and overall had an adventurous Black Friday in the City.

Now that it is the end of November, the temperature in the City is dropping to the 30s (fahrenheit). Since it was pretty cold and I knew we were hitting shops not in a mall but outdoors, I dressed for the weather with a thick wool coat from Zara and a black sweater dress from UNIF to cover the belly from the day before! This plaid scarf is one of my favorite accessories to adorn this year because it's a great statement piece without being too flashy. I wore my blue fedora to match the blue in my scarf and slipped into my Vagabond boots because they are the most comfortable walking boots I ever own! They've even molded into the shape of my feet! 

I can't wait to share the outfit I got from Topshop! Look out for that post in the near future :) Now that there is only two more weeks left of this semester, I'll have more time to blog, so stay with me and good luck to everybody with finals! We can do this!!

xo,

Yujin

P.S. The lovely Lorna from the fashion blog "The Fashion Supernova" interviewed me for her Blogger of the Month post! Check it out and give your girl some support! <3
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