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

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

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