HELLO! To you & to the cusp of autumn.

Summer's been a fun and colorful ride, but we're ready for the busy buzz of fall. 

Here in California, our ongoing joke is that we don't really have seasons.

They all blur into each other. And with September around the corner, we're still having warm days. 

So how do we dress for that? 

Here, H sports a fun jumpsuit. The darker color makes it suitable for fall. 

The bright yellow scarf makes a quirky addition to the outfit, keeping it still appropriate for the end of summer. And those elephants! How fun is that? 

The wide legs and loose fabric keep it suitable for the end of summer; it helps keep things cool so it's definitely still possible to wear outfits with pants. No need to shy away from that! And since these pants are long, it's probably best to wear some sort of heels. Here, H wears nude wedges. 

These prints are monochrome, but because the design is so busy, it's best to wear a solid color scarf with it and keeping everything else simple. H doesn't wear black very often because it doesn't look as good with her skin tone; so in this case, it was a good choice to wear a bright scarf that would help even out the color palette. 

People tend to not wear jumpsuits because they're convinced that only "tall people" look great in them. You don't have to be model-esque to wear anything. H is about 5'5" and that's pretty average height; she looks tall here, but working on good posture, wearing higher shoes, and posing for the picture. But the most important factor was that she was comfortable. 

Sure, there are certain styles that help accentuate specific features, but as long as you have fun and are comfortable in what you wear, then you'll look great in whatever you choose! And your best accessory? A big smile. :) (excuse the cheesiness, but we love cheese). 

Not into the jumpsuit idea? Still too hot for pants for you? Totally understandable. Opt for skirts and light cardigans like A did here. 

She wore a floral skirt that clearly has a summery vibe. The darker cardigan and booties are both a nod to autumn though. 

This outfit is fun and light, making it appropriate for end of summer music festivals or a night at the movies. The cardigan is a good choice because if it gets too warm, it's thin enough to fold and stick into your bag. And those booties will definitely keep your little toes nice and warm on cooler nights. 

The best thing about this outfit is that it has a lot of movement! And that it has pockets. And that the shoes are comfy. Okay, so there are a lot of great things about this #ootd. And how great is that hair? With A's long hair, this style is quick and fun; she pulled two strands of braids together and pinned it in the back. And voila! Done. 

The skirt's patterns have a sweet pastel color that makes it a perfect transition piece. It's bright enough for summer, but mute enough for fall.

And don't think that this is only appropriate as a transitional piece! You can definitely pair this with leggings for fall and/or winter. This is an outfit that works year round. 

These shoes are versatile too. The tassel zippers are an adorable detail too! 

Anyway, thank you for joining us and taking the time to read! We hope you enjoyed our thoughts and silliness. With the busy school/work season coming up, we'll be cutting back on our posts. Don't despair though because we'll pop back in for surprise posts here and there. And we're keeping our IG account active, so follow us there for occasional updates and shares of our favorite styles. Happy summer and we hope you have a great start to autumn! 

xoxo,

A & H

Details for A:

Cardigan: Forever21

Shirt: American Eagle

Skirt: Brandy Melville

Booties: Acne

Details for H:

Jumpsuit: Forever 21

Scarf: Forever 21

Sunglasses: Target

Wedges: TOMS from Nordstrom Rack

Sea Goddess & Lady in Red

Happy Tuesday, readers! 

We hope you're keeping cool in this insane heat wave. The sun has been giving us good excuses to head to the beach, which of course, we don't mind at all. :) 

Last post, we mentioned that H doesn't normally wear black because it doesn't work as well with her skin tone. While darker colors tend to make her look gloomy, warm colors, such as this fiery red, brightens her up.  

The simple shape of the dress helps elongate H's body and the light material gives it a graceful flow. The gold belt also helps cinch at the waist, which is always a great way to create the illusion of an hourglass body. 

One of H's favorite parts about this dress is that there was room to breathe in the chest area! It sounds silly, but it's a totally valid concern. Flowy dresses often provide more movement in the leg area, but is constricting up top. 

Comfort and movement is probably one of the best things about Modcloth's clothes. Their designs tend to cater to women of different body shapes. Big ups to them for being design conscious! 

A, on the other hand, looks amazing in blue. Our dresses may appear similar in shape, but don't be deceived. Our body types are actually quite different. She's more pear shaped, so the flowiness of this dress works well for her; H is a bit more of an inverted triangle, so a good fit for the chest area is important. 

A's gold trinket for her outfit is this geometric necklace. It gives a bit of an oomph to her simple outfit. 

 

And A's favorite part of this dress? There's a lot of movement, giving her the freedom to eat, dance, and be merry at any event she may wear this to. :)

Are you ready for your next event? What dress style is your favorite?

xoxo,
H & A

Details for A:
Dress: Nordstrom
Necklace: Poshlocket

Details for H:
Dress: Modcloth

Sweet Blues & Vixen in Black

Happy Earth Day, readers! 

It's been a while since we've posted, but we're back with some great styles and fun! 

With prom season coming up, we were inspired to feature some of our favorite dresses. Here, A wears a sweet blue dress, with subtle floral print. The shade of blue goes well with her glowy skin tone. And because the dress is structured, she let her hair down to flow in the sea breeze. 

In addition to knowing what color works best, pay attention to what dress styles work best with your body type too. A has learned that an A-line (how perfect) helps cinch in her waist, giving off a great hourglass shape. The V-cut for this outfit is perfect for any occasion since it's not too deep, making it still classy for a wedding, but shows enough skin for a sexy date out. 

And you all should know by now that A loves outfit details! She knows that something as simple as painting your nails can really make an outfit; the dark blue plays off the watercolors in her dress very well (Bouncer, It's Me by Essie). And that adorable bangle? Coordinates Collection was fabulous enough to allow us to feature them on this entry; they make great little pieces with customized coordinates. Shout out to the Big Apple! 

Whoa! There's a change in gears. Contrasting A's sweet pastels, H wore this daring maxi dress. The cut on the dress is a bit different and can make wearing a bra a pain in the butt. A couple of options for remedying that: pasties, taping the girls, or au naturale if you're willing. 

H's complexion is a bit more tan than A and she doesn't usually wear much black; it can make her look gloomy. However, knowing that, she changed her makeup for the day so she had a pop of red lipstick. She also put up her hair, which allowed some of her highlights to peek through and brighten her face. 

Because this dress is a bit more revealing, H chose to not add accessories. 

As mentioned earlier, knowing what colors and styles that work for your body is good knowledge to have; however, don't limit yourself to juts what "works" for your body. What do you like and what makes you comfortable? At the end of the day, if you wear any outfit with a splash of your own confidence, you'll look great! 

What big events are you prepping for? Prom? Wedding? Vegas? 

xoxo,

H&A

Details for A

Dress: BCBG Max Azria

Bracelet: Coordinates Collection

Necklace: Thrifted

Details for H

Dress: Crossroads 

UCLA: South Campus

Move aside North Campus, it's the South's turn to shine this week!

A. majored in MIMG--an acronym only UCLA students are familiar with, but essentially is Microbiology. And being a science major is no easy job, it requires lot of time in laboratory and research facilities. But being indoors most of the time doesn't mean you can't look your best!

Here A. is wearing a loose white blouse paired with a denim skirt; the skirt cinches at the waist so it gives her a more defined shape. The added grey cardigan is for those cold mornings, which can be taken off as the day gets warmer.

Of course, those who have taken a lab course know that the dress code is strict: pants and closed-toe shoes. The denim skirt can definitely be switched out for denim jeans instead. You'll still look just as cute!

Alright, you've spent all quarter working your research project, and now you have to present your poster to your peers! You want to look professional, and yet comfortable in your clothes like A does.

A simple white long-sleeve and black slacks is classic; wearing these color combination will help you look polished. The black heels is an absolute essential, and also elongates your legs.

Hope everyone is enjoying their first weeks back at school (or spring break)!

Details for A:

Top: Forever21

Skirt: BCBG

Cardigan: H&M

Long-Sleeve: H&M

Slacks: Ann Taylor

UCLA: North Campus

UCLA has a long history of rivalries, particularly with that "other" school across down. 

Another rivalry takes place within the student population at this top ranking school: 

North v. South campus. 

Okay, wait...but what does that even mean?!

The campus is "divided" into two campuses, with North campus where most of the humanities and arts major classes take place, and South campus with its math and sciences buildings. 

There have often been jokes about how everything about North campus is more aesthetically pleasing, such as the buildings, the landscape, the students' styles...

Okay, totally not fair. They're just different! 

Between the two of us bloggers, A was a South campus kid and H was a North campus major. This week and next, we'll share with you some of our different styles and how they were appropriate for our classes and events. 

And now, a tour of North campus!

H studied English and Anthropology. That meant long hours of lecture and so it was important to wear something comfortable. She didn't have lab, so there was no dress code (i.e.: long pants).

Dressing comfortably doesn't mean that you have to forgo style completely. The floral and delicate lace details on this outfit makes it casual chic. 

Writing essays all night can make getting out of bed hard, let alone getting to class. To dash quickly to class, H wore cute sneakers, such as these with doodles of birds on them. It often made climbing the famous Janss Steps a lot easier! 

One of best parts about North campus is the rolling green hills. It makes for a spot to catch up on some reading...

...or a nap. Another great way to top off your outfit is with a fedora. It can get warm pretty quickly and having a hat on hand is a great way to keep the sun out of your eyes. It also makes for a great way to hide your disappointment with the newspaper articles...

Most college days aren't just about classes and homework. A lot of students fill their days with interviews and events at night. Hidden in H's Herschel backpack earlier was this dress and heels. This colorblock dress is versatile in that it can be used in an interview (yes, even though it's orange!) or a reception. 

The gray and white tone the brightness of the dress down, but it's still vibrant enough to make a statement. The simple style works for any body shape and those oxfords gives the outfit an adorable touch. 

What was often your go to outfit for school? Did your school have any interesting traditions or rivalries like our alma mater does? Let us know!

Details for H:

Tank top: American Eagle

Scarf: Nordstrom

Shorts: Nordstrom Rack

Sneakers: Vans

Fedora: Ebay

Sunglasses: Tahini (TJ Maxx)

Backpack: Herschel 

Dress: Banana Republic

Shoes: Modcloth

(P.S: North campus is totally better.)

Girls' Night Out -- Valentine's Day (Part 2)

So Valentine's Day can get all lovey dovey.

But we think it's a great opportunity to show love to everybody, especially our girls!

What better way to show love to our girlfriends than to have a girls' night out?!

Having a GNO is a great chance to dress up. We like to throw on our heels and go dancing. Here, H wears a colorblock dress that adorably makes an actual sweetheart neckline. She wore nude heels to keep from competing with the different colors already going on in her ootd. 

Because the neckline is low, she could keep her hair down with messy waves. Also, that phantom pearl? It's from her necklace. 

The back is our favorite part about this dress. The design is so fun with its cutouts and prominent zipper. Because of the back design, while wearing this dress, be careful about what kind of bra you choose to wear. You can either use pasties or if you're brave, go without a bra. The lining is thick enough so you can do the latter without worrying about anything showing through. 

It's form-fitting, but definitely breathable. It makes for a great dancing dress! 

The low neckline also makes it easy to interchange statement pieces. H chose this yellow daisy one because it has a "honeybee" on one of the flowers. So cute! 

While H opted for a dress, you don't have to take dress-up literally. Getting all dolled up can certainly include leggings, like A chooses to go with here. She goes for darker colors and all around more casual look, suitable for coffee or movie night with the girls. 

You're notice A wore this same necklace with her date night outfit from our previous post. The great thing about this DIY statement from Wander & Hunt is that it can make any outfit glamorous. And A even paired it with a matching ring! 

This outfit is completely versatile and can have so many different color combinations. But A chose this coordination because it's a good fit for her quiet night. Black booties are always a good go-to pair of shoes. 

And let's admit it, sometimes we want to have a GNO and still be able to be lazy and comfortable. We want to be able to just give our eyes a rest, wearing glasses instead of contacts, and have a scrunchie on hand just to tie up our pesky hair. More like GNI, which can be just as fun. (Girls' Night In) :)

Details for H:
Dress: Tobi
Shoes: Nine West (Nordstrom Rack)
Necklace: Gift

Details for A:
Shirt: Forever 21
Outerwear: Crossroads Trading Co.
Tights: Forever 21
Booties: H&M
Glasses: Bonlook