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

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

New Year's

2014 is here! Are you ready to celebrate? 

We wanted to dress up for NYE, and while we like glittery things, we didn't want to look like a disco ball while we were out. 

So instead, we opted for bright accessories and bold-colored dresses. 

A wore a maroon dress with leggings to prepare for the crisp night air. She wore her favorite gold watch to keep an eye out for the strike of midnight. 

H chose this gold dress, which brought out the warm undertones in her skin and hair, giving her entire look a bright glow. She also wore nude heels to copy A's "legs for days" look (please refer to the Holiday Outfits post). 

Similarly, A wore black booties because it also gives the illusion of longer legs. 

In this close up of H's dress, you'll notice that it's the details that makes it such an amazing addition to any wardrobe. The pockets make it very convenient for a night out in the city, especially amidst the craziness of NYE. 

A picked a number of gold accessories that didn't necessarily match, but that's what made it the perfect combination. Our philosophy is that there's no need for too much color coordination; it's much  more fun when you can combine different splashes of color. 

While the dress was bold on its own, H's neckline was bare and this intricate necklace was the perfect addition.  

Another thing about A's dress is that because it's flowy, it makes for a great dancing dress! 

A's booties also have gold detail on them, which was another great way to match her outfit.

H's nude heels were actually wedges! Gotcha. 

We mustache you a question: what are you wearing for NYE? 

Thanks for tuning in! See you all next year. 

xoxo,

H&A 

Details for H:

Dress: H&M
Heels: Calvin Klein
Bracelets: Nordstrom, American Eagle
Necklace: Sam Moon

Details for A:

Dress: H&M

Booties: Forever21

Bracelets: Nordstrom, ShopSosie
Necklace

Watch: American Eagle

Merry Mistletoe!

Happy holidays! 

Whether it's that family get together or office party, you want to have the perfect outfit. 

Red is definitely festive and is the perfect hue to be your pop of color! 

A's A-line dress (how perfect) accentuated her figure, but was still classy. She paired it with a leather jacket to make it edgier and per usual, added a necklace for "pizazz."

H picked an outfit that would be fun for an office party. The skirt was a bit more form-fitting, so adding tights in keeps things classy. And to avoid her feet getting drowned out by the black coloring, wearing red heels is a good way to balance things out. 

A's outfit can be very versatile for different events; it's proper enough for a family get together, but still edgy chic enough to go out at night for that drink with the girls. By wearing nude heels, she created her "legs for days" look; skin colored shoes tend to lengthen you and it's a good way to show off that remaining tan from the summer, especially in sunny SoCal!

H's outfit had several components to it, so she kept her hair simple; for this outfit, putting your hair up in a bun is also a good option because it keeps the focus on your clothes. And that bracelet? It has a hedgehog and mushroom charm! (Yes, we can do a charm bracelet tutorial in the new year!)

The shoes were a courtesy of our friend, Linh. Check out her blog at linhwinn.blogspot.com! She's got great style and is a big reason why we started our blog. 

Kiss, kiss! Merry mistletoe, everyone!

Details for H:

Shirt: Gap
Blazer: The Limited
Skirt: Modcloth
Tights: Walgreens (yes, it's true!)
Heels: Qupid
Bracelet: DIY 

Details for A:

Dress: Forever21

Jacket: French Connection

Necklace: Forever21

Heels: Qupid

xoxo,

H&A