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

Date Night -- Valentine's Day (Part 1)

Happy February! 

We hope everybody had a great month of New Year's celebrations (Lunar and Western). 

We're both getting ready to celebrate Valentine's and we'll have two posts, this one for date night and an upcoming one for girls' night. We know a lot of people aren't fans of Valentine's, some even calling it S.A.D. 

Don't get swept up in the lovey-dovey of it all! 

We believe it's a good opportunity to celebrate love, whether it's intimate, familial, or between friends. So celebrate love with us, no matter the type! 

A's outfit makes for a sweet Valentine's outing, with its soft color palette.

Her shoes have this rose bow that makes for an adorable detail. The heels are also thicker so it'll make it easier for her to dance the night away with her sweetheart. 

The great part about the relatively monochrome outfit is that she can add a statement necklace without worrying about it overpowering the rest of the outfit. She made this herself with a DIY kit from Wander and Hunt! She also put her hair up to show off her fresh face and keep the focus on her outfit. 

A is a bit more pear shape and this dress's higher collar and wide shoulders helps balance that out to give her more of an hourglass shape. With that said, her derriere is her best feature so we didn't want to lose that; the pleats give a flare that helps her move easily and maintains her great shape. 

In contrast to A's monochrome outfit, H opted for a bright pink dress for her date night. 

Because her dress is so bright, she paired it with lacy black peep toes. The dress doesn't have any patterns so it's safe to add some to her shoes. 

This statement necklace is another great way to add pattern without clashing with her bold dress.

This dress has more of a yoke/tunic shape. To create more of an hourglass shape, you can cinch it with a belt (maybe just a small one so it doesn't put the focus too much on your belt). The only thing we were worried about cinching was that it would lose the flow of the dress. (And because it's looser, you can eat during date night!) 

The lovely part about this dress is the back. It shows off just enough skin to still be classy. It's a good chance to show off your back muscles you've been working so hard for! 

Where are you headed for Valentine's? What are you going to wear? 

Details for H

Dress: Banana Republic

Necklace: Target

Shoes: Nine West (Nordstrom Rack)

Details for A

Dress: Forever21

Necklace: Wander and Hunt

Shoes: GAP (Thrifted)

xo,
H&A

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.