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: 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

Afterschool Special

We were feeling nostalgic and with everybody going back to school, we decided to do a little "homecoming" of our own. Mind you, this isn't necessarily how we dressed during our high school years; it's simply how we were inspired by visiting our old stomping grounds (lol).

Both of us tended to dress in styles that we've dubbed "feminine tomboy" and we continue to do so today.

A chose a simple outfit, layering a bright plaid shirt over a plain white tank. It makes it easy to get ready in the morning when you're in a rush and trying to make that morning bell.

Fashion tip: A cuffed the sleeves to give it more shape since it wasn't form fitting.

H also incorporated plaid into her outfit, but more as an accessory rather than a focus piece. Her outfit was also simple and because of it, she could throw on other colors without it being too overwhelming.

Alternatively, A layered with an oversized boyfriend jacket instead. It gave her an edgier look, which was gently complemented by her soft curls.

The ripped jeans also give her outfit an edge without being too distracting. (Surprise, those rips are actually sealed underneath).

Similarly, H can change her look, going from edgy to sweet, by simply taking the plaid shirt and hat off.

While having additional colors are nice, sometimes the simplest colors make the most fun outfits. The skirt has this gorgeous, textured design that spoke volumes of its own.

We do love our accessories! A wore what we joked was a "Sailor Moon" necklace; it gave her outfit a quirkiness.

H wore a fortune cookie necklace that she personalized with her favorite quote.

These blue flats are easy to slip on in case of a rush, but also added a pop of color.

H's splash of color came from her Toms wedges. Because her outfit was monochrome, it was easy to swap out the pink oxfords (see: first picture) for these, depending on the look she was aiming for.

Oh and not to mention, the hat was a pretty great find. Like the oxfords, she borrowed this from a friend. It was a great way to "top off" her outfit.

What did you wear in high school and how have you since modified your style?

A's outfit:

Plaid shirt: American Eagle

Jeans: American Eagle

Jacket: KR3W

Shoes: H&M

Necklace: Forever 21

H's outfit:

Shirt: Nordstrom

Skirt: Nordstrom

Shoes: Toms (wedges); Urban Outfitters (oxfords...also A's closet hehe)

Hat: Bait

Necklace: Etsy