High Beams

I can't let the summer go by without doing at least one post on beachwear, however small. Who knows when the sun will shine so bright again in the northwest so we should go out and chase it before it ends.

I had a fun impromptu beach shoot with my friend Trung. It was nothing serious and there was no pressure which is is exactly how the beach always makes me feel. I love this outfit because it makes me feel like a pin-up or a bathing beauty in these shots. With a crop-top, you get a tiny bit of midriff for sexiness or ventilation depending on how you like to see it. However, after the sun sets on the beach, I can still pair this outfit with a sharp blazer and some heels or nice flats and meet friends at a bar.

I'm Wearing:
Top: Kimchi Blue
Earrings: H&M (similar in emerald)
Shorts: American Apparel
Sandals: ASOS (seen here)
Sunglasses: Vintage

In the Mood for a Weekend Revolution

 

Photography by the Mah-Jong Master Michael Shriver

I've worn a lot of shoes over the years but I have never stopped wearing converse. I haven't had a black pair in a long time so it was exciting to find one with a unique zipper detail. So unique that I'm having a hard time finding these online! I love this outfit for summer in the city because it's so urban but lightweight as well. Careful when you're hanging out in alleyways in the city though, you're bound to see someone pee!


What I'm Wearing

Shirt: Forever 21 (similar)
Shorts: American Apparel High Waist Side Zipper Shorts
Shoes: Converse (similar)
Bracelet: Zipper Cuff

In the Mood for a Journey in Technicolor

Photography by the Inculpable Michael Shriver

At first I tried these shoes on as a joke but they looked so good on me that I was convinced I could make them work. I think my goal this week was transform these shoes into something that will work for every day. I had the idea to pair them with my collection of happy socks and I found out that they were the perfect way to make my socks shine. My favorite thing about happy socks are that they often look different from every angle and, depending on the shoes and outfit, you may only see bits and pieces of these socks. However, with clear shoes, the socks really get a chance to be shown off.

What do you think of my shoes and socks? Can I pull these off for every day wear?

What I'm Wearing

Blazer: Lux (seen here)
Shirt: H&M (similar)
Shorts: H&M high waisted shorts
Socks: Happy Socks
Jewelry: T+J Designs (seen here)
Shoes: Vintage "Dancing" Shoes (similar)

In the Mood for a Ship of My Own

Photography by the generous Leonardo Hartomo

The May weather has been spectacular in Seattle so far which means I can finally bust out my favorite summer shorts. High waisted shorts can make your legs look like they go on for miles however, they are hard to come by. Lucky enough, this season, American Apparel has begun selling these shorts in every color imaginable which makes me super happy inside.  As much as I love just throwing on a dress in the summer and calling it good, this outfit is what really screams hot weather to me. It's suitable and enjoyable to wear on a boat, to the beach, eating watermelon, riding bikes, and all those favorite summer activities while still looking well put together.

What I'm Wearing

Blazer: Lux Cropped Blazer (seen here)
Shirt: H&M button up (similar)
Shorts: American Apparel High Waist Side Zipper Shorts
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Prospector
Bracelet: Forever 21 Spike Bracelet