Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It's that time of the year again where bloggers, vloggers, your mom/friend/cousin/co-worker whoever it is, talk about what they bought and how much they saved at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you don't know, now you know! Here's a recap of some of my favorite finds:

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My Favorite Long Jacket

Okaay I know it's been a very long time since I posted! Let's get back into the swing by kickstarting with my favorite long jacket of all time. I've actually wore this towards the end of winter and well through spring because everyone knows that San Francisco can get chilly at night and even during the day with the wind (layers, layers!). I wore it to my trip to North Carolina during spring and it was thin enough that I didn't feel stuffy yet warm enough to withstand the drop in degrees at night.

Worth noting that after more than 6 months still being new in box, I finally unleashed my Givenchy mini Antigonia in pearl grey! I will post more details about it so stay tuned for a post about my luxury handbags haul in Paris. I know it's been long overdue!

The Wilfred Neelam jacket was purchased from Aritzia (here) when it was on sale! Unfortunately, it's not on sale anymore (they have a massive sale on other items right now) and despite that it was still pricey during the sale, I feel it's so important to just spend a bit more on outerwear because it will last you a long time withstanding through mother nature and everyday life!

Throwback to Thailand

Hey everyone! I know it's been so so long since I've posted, but I'm back and can't wait to share snippets of my trip to Thailand!

Knowing that I would visit some temples and that they had a certain dress code of covering the shoulders and legs, I found that a jumpsuit would be the perfect fit. I've worn so many jumpsuits over the years and felt it's such a timeless, chic and comfy look that would spice up any wardrobe. I went for this flowery flare jumpsuit because the temples in Thailand are so extravagant and colorful, I wanted a pattern to match that.

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I've been wearing my Nike free sneakers on heavy rotation because they're just so comfortable. I walked a lot in Thailand and it really helped with keeping my energy up since my feet weren't as tired. I realize it also gives a sporty chic look that I'm starting to appreciate more. Even on lazy days when I don't feel like dressing up, these sneakers really goes great with a pair of tights. I love how it gives off a street wear look that's effortless chic.

Stripes with Grey and Black

I love the walking path along the river near our new place. It makes me feel like I'm still a part of the liveliness of the city, but is far enough away to offer some peace and quiet.

I've been wearing this textured tweed jacket from Aritzia on heavy rotation with the cold weather lately. It's also very lightweight but is still able to keep me really warm. It's still on sale right now so grab one while you can here! Also, my striped merino crew sweater from Banana Republic is 40% off here, including all other regular items.

Outfit Details

Thanksgiving in Toronto

Happy Thursday! Christmas is just couple days away! Hope everyone's getting cozy at home.

This is a recap of our recent trip to Toronto during Thansksgiving. We were prepared for the Canadian cold! For those that didn't read my post on my Korea trip, we were mentally and physically not prepared for the freezing weather there and learned the hard way. We knew it could get pretty cold in Canada so I packed a petite friendly hooded down puffer coat from London Fog (it's 40% off right now! Only a few petite sizes left! Link below) and plenty of thick cozy sweaters.

 In Toronto, their Thanksgiving is in October, however the mall was packed when I went during Thanksgiving with many stores having Black Friday deals!

Also, there will be some drool worthy pics of some amazing eats we encountered during our stay, a must try for those foodies visiting Toronto.

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My favorite all time Canadian brand, Aritzia had a Black Friday sale. With the Canadian dollar conversion rate in favor of the American dollar, I got this grey cashmere wool blend coat (here, it's still on sale right now) at almost 30% off! I wear it almost everyday now. I think it's so important to invest in quality stylish coats that you will wear time and time again.

Spilt Milk and Other Great Gifts for the Holidays

Happy holidays everyone. I love this time of year - even though it tends to get a bit cold. But to offset to dropping temperatures, there's an increase in holiday spirit!

I received this gift box from Spilt Milk and it's amazing! It's like nothing I've seen before and if you have a hard time finding a unique and creative gift for your friends (like me), look no further.

I love the whimsical and fun packaging. I got a really delightful and warm feeling as I was opening the package. My favorite is the Peppermint cookies and Creme Cotton Candy, which I happen to be stuffing my face with as we speak. The Christmas greeting card is hilarious, and I really love the thoughtful touch of adding in an air plant. I've been meaning to get a bonsai tree for a while now, but this air plant is a perfect first step towards developing my green thumb.

I've never received anything as unique as this gift box from Spilt Milk. All of the included products are carefully selected and really play well off each other. Check them out here - last day to order for guaranteed Christmas delivery is December 20th!

Safari Jacket with Cozy Scarf in Napa

Hello everyone! It's been a long time since I've updated. We bought a place and the move has been pretty hectic! It's slowly coming together and I can't wait until we organize and decorate everything.

We also went to Toronto for Thanksgiving, which I will post about in my next post, stay tuned!

Couple of weeks back, I visited Napa to get some last bit of Fall foliage and did a little bit of wine tasting. As it wasn't that cold, I wore a light safari jacket with a scarf. I recently bought high waisted jeans from ASOS and it pairs so well with boots, not to mention it really helps elongating my legs! I wore one of my all time favorite booties, the same I wore to London in this post.

Outfit Details: Zara Safari Jacket in Khaki (here), similar Ann Taylor scarf - currently 50% everything! (here), ASOS petite high waisted jean (here), Biala Ashton Wedge Bootie (sold out, but similar here)

If you've never heard of Rabeanco before, it was founded in Hong Kong and they source their leather from Italy. Their designs are simple yet elegant. It's high quality on a budget. I snatched this crossbody when I visit Hong Kong a couple months ago at almost 30% off! Check it out  here. 

Lazy Chic Sunday

I often find myself running errands or grabbing a quick coffee or boba on Sundays, so I throw on something comfy yet chic. I love wearing UGG boots since they're just so easy to slip in and keeps my feet very warm. Zara makes really stylish coats and even though it fits a bit long on me, it pairs really well with leggings to add length and balance. My favorites are HUE jeggings because they elongate your legs and also fit very comfortably! It really provides the lift you need in the derriere and the legs.

The Zara coat I'm wearing is sold out but there's another one from MANGO that I really like. The UGG classic cardy knit boots are also on sale!

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Cold Shoulder Midi Dress + Lace-up Flats

*Post update* Tory Burch is now having their online private sale up to 70% off, ends 10/21. My all time Kira cross body bag is also on sale, you can see it on me  here and  here

Happy Hump Day everyone! I wanted to share a couple of sales going on right now - Halogen lace-up flats are now on sale with 20% off! (here). They're a comfy chic way to play up any outfit. Also, Shopbop is having their fall event—25% off orders under $500 and 30% off orders over $500—early with code MAINEVENT16. If you're eyeing on that Tory Burch Bag, now is the time to get it! Also Stuart Weitzman OTK boots are on sale as well, good time to grab a pair since they never go on sale. I'm a huge fan of midi skirts and long dresses to provide a touch of elegance. The one I'm wearing I bought on ASOS that's currently sold out, but I found a similar one that I included in my outfit details below for only $30.

Details of my outfit below:

Relaxing Barcelona Style

Although Paris was the highlight of my Europe trip, I'm certainly excited to finally post about Barcelona! Looking back at these pictures make me miss it so much, and after taking this walk down memory lane with me I know you'll want to go right away! This is going to be a lengthy post so I hope it satisfies those who love eye-candy, drool worthy food and pretty buildings (who doesn't?).

Outfit details mentioned in this post: Marciano Floral dress (sold out, similar here, 20% off with code FALLFAVES), Wilfred maxi skirt from Aritzia (here), BCBGMaxazria hat (similar here), similar H&M maxi dress on sale now for $15! (here), Rebecca Minkoff sandals - on sale! (here), Soludos Striped Espadrille flats (here), Nordstrom Street Level cross body tote (here)

Overlooking downtown Barcelona on the top of La Pedrera. I must say this is one of my favorite works of Antoni Gaudi. I admire the beautiful irregularities and feel it's one of his most imaginative buildings ever.

Fall into Floral

I love wrapping myself in a wool coat that keeps me warm but still allows me to feel the cool breeze swoosh through my body. Even though the temperatures have started to drop, I haven't entirely stored all my summer clothes away. Wearing a halter top floral jumpsuit in the Fall with a warm coat is the perfect ensemble to enjoy the warmth during the day and bundle up at night. Especially with the unexpected winds in San Francisco, a coat is a must!

I splurged on my wool coat that I purchased at  Aritzia (the Babaton Howell coat in Camel) and it's been my go-to ever since! It was also my staple coat for my trip to Japan ( Kyoto and  Osaka). I also found an affordable alternative wool coat from Missguided that I really like! Here's a breakdown of my outfit below:

My Go-To Casual Outfit

Happy Friday! The weather has cooled down again since last week - it started with high 80s but has now dipped to the low 60s. However, San Francisco bay area is known for it's Indian summers so I hope it warms up a tad bit. It was nice having warm weather, since it made me feel like I'm on summer vacation again.

I want to share one of my go-to casual outfits that I often wear on vacation, but most importantly I also want to share more eye candy of my Paris trip! If you haven't noticed by now, I wear a lot of maxi dresses. I wear them all the time as casual outfits because they are casual chic with a touch of elegance. Check out some of my other posts to find out where you can get budget friendly maxi dresses here and here!

Shop my outfit:

Elegant Black Maxi at Eiffel Tower

Happy first day of Autumn! With the transition into Fall, it got a little bit colder these past couple couple of days around San Francisco and I definitely felt the cool Autumn breeze. It's supposed to get warm again this weekend though, so I hope everyone avoids getting sick with the sudden temperature fluctuation!

In continuation of my trip to France, I wanted to let everyone know that the black maxi dress I wore to the Eiffel Tower is now on sale at Banana Republic with extra 40% off (here)! Also, the Rebecca Minkoff sandals I wore are now on sale, although in a different color (the color I'm wearing is butterscotch). For those who are traveling to warmer places in the winter, these are very comfy and stylish sandals to walk in. They'll also come in handy when Summer rolls around next year!

Outfit: Banana Republic Petite black maxi dress on sale extra 40% off! (here), Rebecca Minkoff gladiator sandals now on sale! (here), Brixton hat (here)

Chic Romper at Palace of Versailles

Outfit: LOFT off the shoulder black Romper ( here), Soludos Espadrille flats ( here), Brixton Joanna hat ( here), Street Style Shoulder Bag ( here)

Welcome to French royalty! Originally built by Louis XIII as a hunting lodge (as mentioned before, the French LOVE their hunting), it was later enlarged by Louis XIV into a royal palace to be a "showcase" of France. The magnificent garden was my favorite as it was beautifully maintained and I was glad there weren't any restrictions in roaming around because that's exactly what I did! I wore my Soludos espadrille flats again (I wore it on heavy rotation throughout my trip) and a chic modern black romper to offset the French classic architecture. It was a really sunny day and as there were a lot of grounds to cover, so my Brixton Joanna hat came handy to keep my face protected.

Fairytale Loire Valley - Baby Blue Midi Skirt

Outfit: Topshop Midi Skirt (here), Soludos Sandals (here), Ann Taylor cardigan (similar here, extra 40% off), H&M T-shirt (here), Street Level Beige Tote (here)

When I think of fairytales, castles definitely come to mind. A couple weeks ago we went to the Loire Valley, located in central France, and toured Chateau de Chambord and Chateau de Cheverny. They were both breathtaking and felt like I was in a fairytale myself! To dress the part, I wanted something flowy and pastel and this baby blue midi skirt did just the trick (I think I was trying to go for a modern day Cinderella). My princess sandals gave a feminine touch as it wrapped around my ankles, and it was also very comfortable to walk in!

Beating the Miami Heat

How is everyone?? These past couple of weeks have been quite busy with work and travel. We just came back from our Europe trip which I can't wait to show all our amazing pictures! Before our Europe trip we went on a short weekend trip to Miami. Couple years ago when I went, I also brought the same hat with me. I guess this hat is just so chic yet suitable for a city by the beach like Miami.

Outfit: BCBG Maxazria hat (similar  here), Wilfred Shield Skirt ( here), Topshop OTS blouse ( here)

Petite Friendly Maxi Dresses

Outfit: Cotton On Maxi (different designs here), Sam Edelman sandals (Sold out, but similar ones here only $29.99!)

I've been asked a few times where I get my maxi dresses that fit a petite frame, and actually Cotton On has been my go-to for most of them. Their maxi dresses don't sweep the floor, they're durable, and it's effortless chic. The length is perfect for my 5'2" frame - it shows off my sandals and I don't have to worry about the ends getting dirty since it doesn't touch the floor. It's also an amazing value for only $34.95, and with some designs going for as low as $15! It's a great staple for your wardrobe especially for the summer months. I also found a petite friendly maxi from Abercrombie that I wore to my trip to Napa in this post.

Summer Espadrille Flats

Tory Burch - Tivoli (sold out at Tory Burch but still 30% off), Color Block and Positano Lace-up, Vince Camuto - Delina

Extra 30% on sale items at Tory Burch with code EXTRA30! Lately I've been obsessed with espadrille flats - it's the it-shoe of the summer that gives a tomboy chic look. The jute material is very breathable and helps keep your feet cool. I purchased the Tory Burch Tivoli flat (upper left corner) and it's been my daily go-to for most of my outfits lately. I also purchased the Tory Burch Color Block flats and can't wait to play up my summer outfits with them. The Tory Burch flats ran a bit wide on the sides, but generally are quite true to size (I went with a 5.5 and they fit perfectly).

Another one of my favorites is the Vince Camuto Delina, the laser cut leather gives it a unique texture while it's simple yet chic. The current price is a steal at Neiman Marcus Last Call! 

Off the shoulder top with distressed shorts

Outfit: J. Crew Off the shoulder top ( here), Balenciaga shoulder bag, Topshop distressed jean shorts (similar  here)

Summer is finally here! Our trip to Singapore was nothing short of amazing food and plenty of sunshine. It was pretty humid and we got lucky we didn't get any rain while we visited. I couldn't wait to finally wear summer clothes, especially my off the shoulder top which is a popular summer favorite for everyone. I paired it with a pair of distressed jeans to offset the feminine top for a pop of edge.

Cropped White Blouse + Long Skirt

Cropped blouses and off the shoulder tops are really popular around this season. It's definitely a staple for any girl's wardrobe. I'm usually shy about showing too much skin especially my stomach, but this long skirt has such a beautiful silhouette with an elegant drape and flattering stretch, it paired well with my cropped top for a flirty and fun look. I really like the slit up the side, which ramps up the sex appeal. Summer's just around the corner and can't wait to soak up the sun and bring out the dresses!

Outfit: Topshop cropped blouse (similar one here), Aritzia Long Skirt (similar here), Tory Burch Kira Quilted Clutch (here)