Before Fall finally sets in, we thought that we would attempt to squeeze in a final post featuring lighter layers (if any at all). It's been a busy couple of weeks, and so it was nice to let loose and enjoy the warmer weather earlier this week.

When the temperature drops, I have a tendency to neglect all colour in my wardrobe (not that I have much to begin with). However, I've been loving the soft print on these amazing floral trousers. The watercolour design featured on the delicate crepe material make for a quite feminine piece, but contrasted against the boyish-ness of my stark white loafers and black boxed crop, it makes for a great combination. This outfit's feminine and masculine contrast is highly reflective of who I am, and how my style has transformed as my interest in fashion has grown. 

Love, 

Steph

Shoes: Zara | Shirt: Forever21 | Hat: HUF

Last weekend blessed us with beautiful weather, lord knows I was thankful for that.
Come fall, come the darker shades. Shedding off the colours of summer, and my blacks come out to play. I've become so simple and plain(jaein) - grey shirt, black skirt. But simplicity creates a clean look, that I can dress up with accessories.
Anyways, good luck with your midterms and all other future endeavours. Brb while I drown in my stress tears.
Just kidding...
(not kidding)

Much love,
Jaein

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LONDON BRIDGE

Jacket: Zara | Tee: Aritzia | Skirt: Mango | Shoes: Report

Mother Nature has been kind, and so I'm very gratefully attempting to wear all the skirts in my closet at least once before it cools down. This amazing ombre skirt that I purchased in August has been longing to be worn, and there was no better weather than this week to do it. I paired the skirt with this graphic tee from Aritzia that I know everyone and their mother has ... but I love it just the same. The oversized denim jacket is a relatively new favourite that I purchased in the Zara summer sale (apologies to my old denim-moto jacket if you're reading this). Not only does it have the semi-distressed look that I was hoping to find, but it's also the perfect length. The variations of blue give this almost all-white outfit new life, reviving feelings of summer that make fall a thought of the past.

Praying this weather sticks around,

Love Steph

Jersey: Champs | Shoes: Bamboo

Guys I'm falling for all these fall colours (lol punny). Burgundy has found its way into my heart by looking so good with my hair - hehe. My baseball jersey has surprisingly become a staple this season and I find I'm wearing it all the time - to class, to the bars, to wear around the house... I can literally pair it with anything, from a LBD to leggings and a loose tank. Another thing I love about the baseball jersey is that it makes the most simple outfits look not so simple (ja feel?) My look is literally comprised of 3 things - ripped tights, black booties and my jersey. 

Be right back while I cop jerseys in every colour/pattern/material, 

Jaein xo 

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LEATHER WEATHER

The first week of fall has been the nicest weather we've had all summer. I'm a little weather confused, but also I'm not complaining.
My favourite new pair of shoes are my leather boots. Thrifted them at Talize in London, real leather, block heel, black... greatest thrift find of my life thus far. I've been wearing them non-stop cause they pair so nicely with just about anything - leggings, tights, jeans, etc. They're the perfect fall boot.
I would also just like to extend a very warm thank you to my favourite human being, Carter, for letting me cop his swag by lending me his bomb bucket hat - he gets how much I love it.

It's good to be back,
xoxo Jaein

T-Shirt Dress: Brandy Melville | Vest: Mink Pink from Leslie's Clothing | Heels: Aldo

Despite the bipolar weather, this week has settled on being a relatively nice one. As a result, I've decided to take this opportunity to pull out my vests that I had so unwillingly put away earlier this month. Vests are a slightly more difficult piece to sport in the Fall, since they're not quite warm enough to be used as a jacket. However, this amazing faux leather vest that I recently purchased on Richmond is becoming a September staple. It features beautifully coated black zippers, and pairs perfectly with my favourite t-shirt dress. Despite its' blue and white stripes, the outfit including these strappy heels create the perfect "monochrome" look.

Much Love,
Steph

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IN BLOOM

Kimono: H&M | Tank: AA | Shoes: Deena & Ozzy | Hat: Dark Seas Clothing

Shedding off this winter paleness has become an everyday struggle, but good things take time and I need to ready myself for my favourite season - summer, aka shorts and tank weather.
The summer sun makes me lazy, and what's easier than pairing a black body suit tank with jean shorts... oh oh tee dee yo. Speaking of simplicity, American Apparel is my favourite brand for the season (or for every season...) - simple crops and body suits that you can incorporate into literally any outfit, bless.

Also please take a moment to admire my go-to pair of sandal pumps. Oh my gaaaaaad I seriously cannot begin to explain how comfortable they are - not to mention it adds an edgy flare to my outfits.

The weather is a little up and down at the moment, but I have a good feeling about the upcoming days. I can't wait for it to be beautiful everyday ~

ex oh ex oh,
Jaein

Vest: Wilfred | Top: Zara | Jeans: AE | Flats: Crown Vintage | Bag: Beracamy Paris

So far, the weather has been pretty bipolar. About 80% of the time it's raining, and the other 20% involves weather that is either burning hot, slightly too cool, or humid, which is the absolute worst. I've been trying to soak up as much sun as possible in order to get a little colour on my skin (can ya tell? probably not). This white Wilfred vest is one of my new favourite purchases that I know will be a perfect contrast against my soon-to-be tan. It's a bright, clean-cut piece with a crisp feeling to it that is perfect for summer layering. 

If you didn't notice, I'm also sporting another new purchase - my beautiful bright pink Beracamy shoulder bag. It is amaaaaazing, to say the least. The chain should strap is intertwined with a soft strip of red leather, and the fuchsia calf-hair flap makes a bold, yet surprisingly sophisticated, statement. If you can't tell, I'm in love. 

As always, thanks for taking the time to check out our blog.

Much love,
Steph

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SPRING FORWARD

Hey everyone, we're still alive, no one worry.
With school quickly coming to an end, we've been dividing all our time between job applications/interviews and staying on top of school. But spring decided to bless us with some sunlight and warm weather, so we couldn't resist taking advantage.

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Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Mint Jacket: Nasty Gal, Black Jacket: Babaton, Pants: Talula, Top: American Apparel,
Necklaces: H&M + Jcrew, Bag: Zara, Rings: H&M, Sunglasses: Shop Ruche

Spring has been a long time coming, and now that the weather is finally warming up I couldn't be happier. I am more than ready to pack away the heavy clothing, with my dresses and sandals on standby. Lately, I've really been enjoying trousers/joggers, cuffed at the ankle. They're a great transition piece from winter to springtime, as they cover quite a bit of leg but are also thinner and more lightweight. The pair that I'm wearing, from Aritzia, are my absolute favourite; they're the perfect combination of loose and slim fit. I know my wardrobe seems entirely monochromatic, but as the weather warms up you'll definitely see me sporting more colour and prints.

Until next time,
Steph xx

Shoes: YRU, Necklace: Zara, Clutch: AA, Sunglasses: UO

Decided to celebrate this blessed weather by going BIG. Sporting my bug-eyed sunnies, my favourite statement necklace and my brand new creepers that I've been waiting forever to wear. I love pairing big chunky accessories with simple staple pieces like my boho pants and black tank. 

Super stoked that summer is on its way - I'm looking a little pale, some more sunlight would do me some good. 

Ps. Good luck on finals everyone! Can't believe I'm almost half done university... crazy. 

much love forever and ever,

Jaein M

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SCHOOL DAZE

Jacket: Wilfred Cocoon Wool Coat,  Turtleneck: Zara, Necklace: UO, Scarf: Wilfred,
Jeggings: Zara, Boots: Etienne Aigner

I am already undergoing mental preparation in anticipation of February's arrival. There's no need for me to provide an explanation, because I'm sure most of you are going through the same anxiety, which school can be thanked for. In combination with London's ground-breaking weather (quite literally, considering the December 'ice-quake'), I've been extremely reluctant to leave my warm and safe apartment to face the harsh realities of my surroundings. Forcing myself to look even decent is pretty hard nowadays, and I've been hiding my face in the warmth of my huge, blanket scarves and thick knits.

Hopefully by the time that we return from reading week, Mother Nature will be feeling a little nicer and provide us with warm enough weather for me to put away my boring, black boots--for good. As much as I loved them at the beginning of winter, I am more than ready to move on and start sporting some of my beautiful, new shoes. I've also been wearing these matte, leather jeggings from Zara a lot--maybe too much. They are one of my thickest pair of pants, and they go great with everything in my closet. 

I'm really hoping the weather lets up, even just a little. I'm also really hoping that school lets up, but obviously there's no such luck. In the mean time, I have online shopping to keep my spirits up and my bank account down. 

We all have to make sacrifices, right? 

Much love,

Steph 

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Shoes: Nike, Trousers: Zara, Lipstick: Joe Fresh

I feel like I complain about this all the time, but school, please stop... I can't escape all this work and leisure time is so rare nowadays. Not to mention that all my friends are equally (if not more) stressed out than I am, which leaves me with zero friends, yay! 99% of my life is spent on campus, so obviously our photoshoot location was a random hallway, our BTS filled with just our backpacks, jackets and miscellaneous students walking to and from classes.

Besides being upset about school, one thing that makes me happy is my crewneck, which took copious hours of my life to find via the internet. My sweater understands my feels... I felt the sweater might have been a little aggressive, so I paired it with a pair of dark-floral trouser pants. And to keep my overall look more casual, my Nike wedge sneakers came out to play, which is cool cause they don't really see the light of day with all this snow.
Ps. Joe Fresh lipstick is the most underrated cosmetic that I own. It comes in the best colours, it's matte, and super affordable. Go check it out homies.

Life is hard, but I keep at it for the cute shoes. 

xoxo, 

Jaein 

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LONDON COAT EDITION

Jacket: Zara, Pants: Urban Outfitters, Top: Brandy Melville, Lipstick: Kat Von D

Hey friends, so far it seems the only thing that 2014 has brought us is extremely cold weather. As much as I hate the cold, the chilly weather gives me an opportunity to sport my favourite winter pieces - knee high boots, beanies with pom-poms and overwhelmingly, big scarves. This also includes my jacket from Zara, that I am obviously in love with. The best part about the jacket is the fur-lining, which is on-point with the fur fad going on (not to mention it keeps me super warm and cozy). 

I know the cold makes it hard for us to live our lives (drama queen, hi) but if you wear enough layers and your scarf covers enough of your face, I think we'll all survive .... maybe.

KEEP WARM HOMIES xx,
Jaein

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Jacket: UO, Sweater: Zara, Pants: H&M, Boots: Zara, Hat: UO, Lipstick: MAC Diva

I've begun to grow a serious disdain for the snow----fuzzy holiday feelings in relation to the cold can only last for so long. Unlike Jaein, many of my favourite Winter pieces are left defenceless against London Winters. My practical, go-to boots become my Hunters, similarly as my practical, go-to jacket becomes my parka. The colder days have left me feelings quite moody, clearly reflected in my constant stylistic choices to sport all black. 

A favourite from my newly assembled Winter closet is this entirely appropriate black "Teddy Bomber Jacket" from UO. It's no comparison in practicality to my Aritzia parka, but on those rare-few warmer days where the temperature is a close zero degrees, I am more than ready to pull this number out. And while this post may be a close-up feature of my new jacket, I can't go without putting in a good word about my semi-new favourite booties from Zara, which feature an amazing matted, scale detailing. 

Warm hugs,

Steph

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