Outfit

Silver and Gold

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Beige Bomber Jacket and Grey Ruffle Cross Body Forever 21 | Gold Floral Print White Silk Top Diane Von Furstenberg (here) | Grey skinny jeans 7 For All Mankind | Gold Metallic Peep toe Flats Christian Louboutin | Photo by Victoria K. | Similar look hereI am so glad to enjoy a weekend off work, and what better way to spend a day off than with two of my close friends in SF. Two of my high school buddies came up to San Francisco from San Diego for the beginning of their spring break. 
We met up at Pier 39 for some shopping and ate at the Hard Rock Cafe. For the first time, we all had fruity cocktails like the women from Sex and the City typically do. We all had our fill of laughter and good food. We then headed towards Japantown, and shopped around some more, took pictures in the Japanese photo booths, and ended the day with crepes. Okay, maybe everyone didn’t eat a crepe, but I cannot resist sweets. Speaking of which, we passed by the Cako cupcake store while in Japantown. I like how every cupcake flavor was displayed. I had satisfied my sweet tooth with a crepe, so no cupcake for me this time around.
We ended our day together by stopping by my apartment. I gave a tour of my humble abode and we hung out on the roof my building and watched the sun set. We created new memories together, and it felt like we had just seen each other the other day. Those are the best types of friendships, because no matter how much time passes, or how far away we are, we can laugh together and be there for each other.
Friends, fashion, and cupcakes; It is always a good time when those three things are combined.

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Gray Ombre

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Black and Gray Ombre Pleated Dress Forever 21 | Silver Metallic Scarf Forever 21 (here) | Swan Ring Forever 21 | Gray Heaven Flats Steve Madden (here) | Grey Earmuffs Material Girl
Another rainy day!

I have been a little obsessed with gray and black pieces of clothing. Gray to me is like a neutral and something one can never go wrong with. I picked this dress up on sale at Forever 21 and love that it looks like a two piece outfit. You cannot tell where the top ends and where the skirt begins. The pleating detail dress is what sold this dress to me, especially because it looks like it was influenced by the ballet trend.

I layered this dress with my metallic scarf, black tights and earmuffs. I had a larger coat over this look on my way to and from work. To play up the ballet look I added this Forever 21 swan ring to pull it all together. 
How do you dress up when it rains?
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After the Rain

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Black Draped Cardigan Forever 21 | Peach Ruffle Blouse H&M | Black Pants Forever 21 | Thigh High Black Heel Boots Nine West | Butterfly Ring Forever 21 Rain, Rain, Rain! I have a love-hate relationship with this weather. I love the smell of grass after it rains, but hate having to go out when it’s pouring because most outfits I cannot wear for fear of getting them wet. I realize a big part of that issue is because of the lack of weather-proofed boots I have. I’ll be keeping a look out for some stylish weather-proof boots on sale next month. 
However, I did get to wear my thigh high Nine West boots which helped me when deciding what to wear this morning. Today’s outfit revolves around these black heeled boots. I thought I would have an issue with wearing the heels all day,  but it helps that I am sitting most of the day when I work. These are some of the most comfortable boots with a heel I have ever owned. That might change once if I ever decide to invest in a pair of Christian Louboutin boots (like these!) 
The tip of the heel was actually worn down, but I took them to a shoe cobbler and presto! These boots are as good as new! Now I know where to take my favorite shoes in order to maintain them. I won’t have to buy a new pair of thigh high boots anytime soon.
I wore all black today, but adding just a pop of color makes a pretty big statement if it has some interesting detail. This particular shade can kind of fit under a pastel, which was big all over the runway for this season. I’m typically not a huge fan of pastels, but it takes trial-and-error to find the right shade that works well with your skin tone. 
I’ve linked similar items from my office look below. What do you wear to the office when it is raining?
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Sweater and Boot Weather

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Black Mock Sweater Top Forever 21 | Dark Blue Jeans Forever 21 | Tall black Overpas Suede Boots Steve Madden | 
When you have a great pair of boots in your closet, you really don’t need much of an excuse to wear to wear them. So when the day feels even remotely chilly, I have been opting to wear my tall suede black boots by Steve Madden. I paired them with my high waisted jeans, warm mock sweater top, and a black coat. It turned out to be a good call because I ended up having to walk out our building during a fire drill and these boots are also really comfortable.

I really enjoy my new job. It has been really easy to transition into my new role and I am learning new things and being challenged with the tasks I am assigned. I was also super excited today because I finally got my staff I.D. which is making me feel like more of a team player, and it is great to be contributing to something meaningful. I’m aware after graduation, grads struggle finding a job right away. I am grateful to have found something, especially with great people.
I’ve linked up similar items from my outfit below. What are your staples for the cold weather?
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Retro-Inspired Jacket

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Teal Satin Baseball Jacket Paramore | White T Shirt Wet Seal | Shiny Black Jeans Forever 21 | Zebra Necklace Forever 21 (similar here) | Black and White Sneakers Converse (here) | Photos by Nicole S.There was almost no time to waste deciding what to wear this morning, so I went with some easy basics: low top sneakers, black jeans, and a white t-shirt. I added some color, and interest to this outfit, with the jacket. I found this jacket at Hot Topic, and while I don’t typically shop there I just had to have this jacket. It was on sale, I loved the retro vibe it had, and I am a pretty big fan of Paramore.

I thought I’d only be sharing outfits I wore to my retail job or during the weekend, but I am starting a new job in a few days. Luckily, this means more outfits appropriate for an office setting. Stay tuned for that and shop a similar outfit below.

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I Love the 80’s

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Ruffle Nylon Jacket, Black Pants, Bow Bracelets Forever 21 | Multi Color Striped Top Marc by Marc Jacobs (here) | Pink Suede Boots Steve Madden | Photos by Nicole S.While I live in in the Bay Area, I spend a weekend or two visiting my family home in the Central Coast. When I am in town, I like being able to meet up with friends I made back in high school to catch up on what we have been up to.

When meeting up with old friends,  it’s nice how time can fly by so quickly and feel like it’s stopped at the same time. Even if friends live far away and don’t get to talk as often as they did in high school, it’s nice to have the kind of friends that once you see again can fall back into the type of relationship you used to have, as if no time has passed since the last day you spoke. I am grateful for those friends and the memories we have made and will continue to make in the future.

My inspiration for today’s outfit was the 80s since the music I’ve been listening to has been from that decade. I found the colorful Marc by Marc Jacobs top at Crossroads Trading Co. and despite it being oversized, I love the colors and prints. I paired it with matching bow enamel bracelets I picked up at Forever 21. The bow details are especially cute and they are similar to ones by Kate Spade. The pink suede boots I picked out for today’s look were from Macy’s and were also on sale. This Steve Madden boot has sold out in stores and online, but I’ve linked a similar statement-making boot below.
What do you wear when you meetup with your friends at a coffee shop?
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