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

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.)

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

Give Cold Weather the Boot!

The thing about California is that while we're known for our sunny & 70 degree weather, people don't take us seriously when we talk about the cold. It's been really moody here lately and with our venture into the mountains, we knew it was going to be a bit chilly. So we pulled out our coats and boots for our day trip! 

H wore a lovely green petticoat from Modcloth; that site has vintage inspired styles that are as cute as a button (sometimes literally!) 

A wore a gorgeous Forever 21 coat (H sneakily has the same one; good thing we coordinated ahead of time!). It's a lovely navy blue color that makes it versatile; here she paired it with basic blue jeans, but the simplicity of the coat could also go well with colored or floral pants too. Go wild! 

H's coat could also be paired with other colors, but we wanted to emphasize the beautiful green. She wore it with a white knit sweater, which contrasted nicely with the coat. 

The oversized sweater is warm, cozy, comfortable...and was found in the men's section. Who says it's only for men? 

A always has a thing for "pizazz" and sure enough, her sweater made a subtle but big statement. The sparkles allowed her to show off her shining personality without being too in your face. 

Coats, check. Sweaters, check. Boots! H's boots are waterproof leather, making it her go-to for every kind of weather. A's brown leather ones go with practically any weather; she wore them with floral dresses in the summer and now they make the perfect companion for gray days. 

You'll also notice A's Katniss-inspired look, complete with the braid (yes, she did that herself!). 

Details for A:

Petticoat: Forever 21

Sweater: American Eagle

Jeans: American Eagle

Boots: Steve Madden (from Ross)

Details for H:

Petticoat: ModCloth

Sweater: Abercrombie&Fitch

Jeans: American Eagle

Boots: Blondo (from Nordstrom)

Thanks for joining us! 

xoxo,

H&A

Sweater Weather

L.A.'s getting a lot colder now (it's even raining!), so we switched out our cardigans for sweaters!

That's Tight!

SoCal has finally welcomed in colder weather, so we thought it'd be appropriate to feature tights. They're a versatile addition to any outfit and definitely put the "fun" in functional, keeping you warm and looking good at the same time.