A New Beginning

{ Bomber Jacket & Ring: HRH Collection // Striped Top: H&M (old, similar) // Skirt: PARTYSKIRTS // OTK Boots: Chinese Laundry // Clutch: Jimmy Choo for H&M // Sunglasses: Prada }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Hello? Is anyone still there? If you're still following along, thank you. It's been a while since my last post (though I've been active on Instagram) and my absence here was very intentional. I haven't felt motivated or inspired, and since this space is something I do truly enjoy, I thought a blogging break was needed in order to get back to producing content I want to post when I want. I even stopped reading other style blogs altogether because they were starting to melt into the same blog for me; every fashion blogger is wearing the same Valentino heels, carrying the same Celine bag, or even styling their homes in the same colour palette. 

Needless to say, it was getting tiresome and with the lack of inspiration, styling, shooting and writing a post took a lot more effort and I didn't have the energy for it anymore. Now I'm back because I want to be. I'm committing to staying true to my own personal style and posting what I genuinely love. I hope you enjoy it and thanks, as always, for reading.

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Sporty Spice

{ Lace Top, Bracelet & Ring: HRH Collection // Track Pants: Old Navy // Heels: Pour La Victoire // Clutch: DIY // Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

I decided to give the track pants trend a try and I have to say that I'm liking the look. When they're in classic black like this pair from Old Navy, it makes it easy to dress up or down. I love that they can take me from Zumba to cocktails just by switching shoes (I was wearing Converse Chucks with this exact outfit for brunch earlier in the day). Bonus points for comfort!

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Floral Mint Kimono

{ Kimono: c/o AMI Clubwear (sold out, similar) // Tank: HRH Collection // Shorts: Old Navy (similar) // Bag: Zara // Panama Hat: H&M // Sandals: Sam Edelman // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban // Jewelry: JewelMint Bird Cage Bangle; Front & Co. necklace }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Happy Friday everyone! Here is the second outfit I styled with AMI Clubwear (see the first one here). Kimonos are a new favourite layering piece of mine (also styled one here). They're fantastic to throw on in place of a jacket or sweater because they're incredibly lightweight and I love their boho chic feel. Bonus: they make any outfit look effortless.

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Buy Less, Choose Well

{ Dress (seen here & worn as a top here) & Vest (last seen here): Target // Sneakers: Keds // Bag: Alexander Wang "Rocco" // Jewelry: HRH Collection necklace & David Yurman ring // Watch: Nixon // Sunglasses: Prada }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

I've been on a self-imposed shopping "diet" since summer started. I'm making an effort to be more creative with wearing what is already in my closet (this outfit is proof), and keeping myself occupied with other things (like cooking) so that I'm not shopping. It's not to say that I don't buy anything. But the things I do buy are items I believe will stand the test of time and allow me to wear for years to come.

"Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity."

- Vivienne Westwood

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Creamsicle

{ Dress: HRH Collection // Sandals: Sam Edelman "Dion" // Crossbody Bag: Danier // Aviator Sunglasses: H&M (similar) // Jewelry: HRH Collection bracelet; Front & Co necklace }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

To say I love this dress is an understatement. There was a week where I wore it three times because it's the perfect breezy, flowy piece of clothing I want to wear in the heat of summer. I paired the dress with these Sam Edelman sandals I scored at Nordstrom Rack in downtown Seattle when I was there last week for Jay-Z and Beyonce's concert. The shoes were promptly broken in after dancing all night in them (and walking an hour after the concert trying to catch a cab back to the hotel - ouch!).

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On the Run

{ Blazer: Zara (old) // Tank: HRH Collection // Shorts: Old Navy // Flats: ShoeMint // Bag: Chanel // Sunglasses: Prada }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

I'm literally on the run today. Eleanor and I are headed out the door on a mini road trip to Seattle to catch Jay-Z and Beyonce's On the Run tour tonight! Coincidentally, this is almost exactly what we did one year ago. Be sure to check my Instagram for my snaps from the concert!

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Cutesy

{ Romper & Necklace: HRH Collection // Sandals: ShoeMint // Panama Hat: H&M // Bag: Zara // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Summer arrived in full force this week and I'm staying cool in this cutesy romper and my go-to Panama hat. I don't wear black very often in the summer but it works when it's lightened up with natural, textured accessories and a pop of colour. How do you wear black for summer?

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Easy Breezy

{ Dust Jacket, Tank, Shorts & Bracelets: HRH Collection // Bag: Danier (similar & more colours) // Sandals & Sunglasses (similar): H&M (old) }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

When I posted a flat layout of this #ootd on Instagram it drummed up a lot of interest, which is why I decided it should become its own outfit post on the blog. I've been wearing a lot of HRH Collection clothing as of late because the pieces have an effortless flow and ease that I'm looking for as the weather gets warmer. The fact that it feels like I'm wearing pyjamas is an added bonus.

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Chevron Sneakers

{ Bleached Denim Jacket: HRH Collection // Lace Top & Shorts (similar): Zara // Sneakers: Keds // Bag: Louis Vuitton // Sunglasses: Chloe // Jewelry: HRH Collection Mermaid's Bubble Pearl necklace & Oh So Couture bracelet }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

The last time I wore Keds I was in elementary school and I still remember the smell of the canvas with each new pair that I broke in for the school year. When I saw these silver chevron sneakers, I knew it was time to break the Keds drought in my shoe wardrobe and add them to my collection. For those of you who aren't into silver, they also come in metallic gold chevron and are now on sale! Happy shopping :)

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Floral Romper

{ Floral Romper: Urban Outfitters // Belt: Wilfred via Aritzia // Clutch: ASOS (similar) // Booties: Shoemint (real deal here) // Sunglasses: Chloe // Bracelet: HRH Collection "Luxe Hardware Cuff" }

Photos by Eleanor Chow

Fact: I have cherry blossom fever and it has now extended to my clothing in the form of this romper. The long sleeves and open back, along with the cherry blossom pattern, made this playsuit a must-have and it was perfect for my recent trip to Hawaii. Check out more floral rompers on my radar below!

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