Rockin' in Jacquard

Hey lovely people!

I styled my current favorite jacquard platform heel sandal from Nine West and wanted to share with you the three different ways I rocked them! Note: If not familiar with the term jacquard, it is simply a design that is incorporated into the weave of a fabric instead of printing or dying it. Jacquard designs are intricate with design repeats usually but not limited to that of paisley or floral. I always say it reminds me of the Elizabethan Era where brocades and damask were displayed amongst the nobility's daily wardrobe. Here are some examples of jacquard designs:

Straying away from the conventional paisley and floral design, the jacquard fabric on these heels displays really lovely gold feathers. 

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Outfit 1

Top: ZARA Bottom: Levi's

How simple do I think this can get? As simple as the sun's light seeping through my  window every morning and directly or indirectly kissing my skin, introducing me to another day. The use of black seems to always be an easy task for me (says everyone else in the world) and to add a little sass I'd only need a splash of color. Cheers to another all black outfit with a touch of gold. 

Outfit 2

Top: ZARA Bottom: Thrifted Bongo Jeans

IDK about you but loose-fitted denim jeans + heels is a favorite of mine. & what I had in mind for this outfit was street meets office. The shirt and the heels are office elements, and the high-waisted denim gives it a street casual kind of touch. Is this a thing? It is now! 

Outfit 3

Top: ZARA Bottom: Anthropologie

This last outfit was probably the most comfortable for me. I've had this black tube top for a while now. One thing about me is that I really enjoy wearing strapless tops or dresses. I think revealing the shoulder is sexy without being excessive. & to finish it off I chose these red bottoms to help accentuate the gold on the heels.

Which outfit is your favorite?

Current Favorite Lipstick + OOTD

One Plus One is back!

Yvette and I, the duo behind One Plus One is here to share our current favorite lipstick along with an outfit of the day in our newest video (right above). Don't forget to visit Yvettecorinne's site for her OOTD details!

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My Outfit Details 

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Hat: Urban Outfitters

Baseball caps are my kind of hats. They are perfect accessories to match with any kind of denim article and perfect for sporty chic kind of days. What kind of hats do you rock?

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Denim Coat: Zara

Denim on denim will never get old! This denim coat in particular is a favorite of mine because of one simple detail, a detachable fur collar. But I prefer to keep the fur on at all times. 

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Turtleneck Ribbed Knit Top: Zara

Who doesn't like a good turtleneck? This one was definitely a good find for $12.99 at Zara.

Distressed Denim: Lucky Brand

YASSSS for this perfectly distressed, hugging my booty the right way highwaist denim jeans! Invest in a good pair, you won't regret it!

Lastly, my oxfords are from Zara. These pair of oxfords and I go way back, can you guess how far back? They were actually featured on my first blog post Derby or Oxford see how I dressed them up then! 

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We Are One Plus One

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About the Lil Tings

Hello there! Welcome back to my blog! Assuming you've seen my short ootd video w/ Tweety then you've seen what Tweety and I went through. But what we went through were trivial matters. I'm here to remind you not to worry about the little "tings". 

Most of the time we can find ourselves a bit irascible. We can be full of angst and dread. When in fact if you take everything else into perspective things aren't that bad. You've heard this more than a hundred dozen times but it could be worse! Trust me, I have to tell myself this always. It is only a spec in time so don't get angry when the car up front didn't hit 50 mph as soon as the light turned green (Don't have road rage!) lol. Remember there are things you have control over and things you don't. Do not let anger or frustration take over your life! Yes, unfortunate things happen but that's only preparing you to appreciate the better things and heighten your joy when good things come around. Take it easy, I'll be back soon!

Outfit Details 

Top: DIY V neck Cropped T

Pants: Zara

Shoes: Zara 

Outfit No. 2

Top: Abercrombie & Fitch

Pants: Zara 

Shoes: Zara 

Outfit No. 3 

Top: Zara

Outerwear: Zara

Shoes: Zara

BTS Photoshoot

Yvette and I were on a quest to find the right photos for our youtube channel so we got a good photographer friend of ours to help us with that problem! Watch our quick fun behind the scenes footage right above! 

Off to a Meshy Fall

OOTD / Lunch & Errands

Location: Burbank

Mesh Dress: Zara (Trf)

Sports Bra: Athleta

Cargo Joggers: Zara (Basic)

Purse: Zara (Women)

Boots: Zara (Basic)

As fall struggles to make a comeback in LA, I'm effortlessly playing in my net dress enjoying the sunny afternoons in Burbank! 

The fun thing about transparent/see-through pieces are the endless possibilities of layering them together with other pieces! Here I have my net dress that you have previously seen on my blog "Unfamiliar Territory". 

Since I liked the look of the first outfit I did with the black sports bra I ended up resorting to another sports bra with an army green color which lead me to an earth tone color palette. If the item itself doesn't suggest fall I guess I have to do it with the color scheme! I paired it with a brown/tan-ish drawstring cargo pants to expand the color palette.

I finished it off with my most comfortable leather high heel ankle boots from Zara's summer '16 collection. But don't worry they have something similar this fall and are as comfy as the pair I have. Here's the reference number for those boots 6100/101/040.

Hope you guys enjoyed this outfit and hopefully it inspired you to create an OOTD for your next outing!

Unfamiliar Territory

OOTD / Hiking Joshua Tree

Location: Palm Springs Weekend continued...

Joshua Tree National Park-- Skull Rock and Keys View

Mesh Dress: Zara (Trf)

Sports Bra: Zara (Sports Collection)

Grey Shorts: American Apparel

Black Shorts: Nike

Arriving at Joshua Tree for the first time ever!

First stop, Skull Rock! 

Sorry guys I didn't actually get a photo with the skull rock because I got too excited about climbing the rock formations after these photos were taken!

Keys View was the final stop at Joshua Tree National Park! (refer to the video) 

On a side note, I was so excited to wear this net dress! You're probably wondering how I managed to hike with it on, well, it is possible! I do have a little tip, just don't get too close to any bushes or branch or else you'll find yourself struggling to get out. But other than that you will be fine. This net dress is very versatile because you get to layer and let me tell ya, layering becomes your best friend! What I did was just put it over my workout clothes and voila sporty chic! lol I know I know it is simple and basic, but that was what I was going for! It would even look good with leggings and a t-shirt paired with your favorite sneakers. It is a very fun statement piece that is why I am showing you guys another outfit that I put together with this net dress. But that will be on the next blog post so keep in touch!

Elevation of 8k

OOTD / A Visit to Aerial Tramway

Location: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Dress: Varga

Handbag: Zara TRF (W/2017)

Watch: Michael Kors

Before summer 2016 becomes history I decided to go on a staycation to Palm Springs! It was such a beautiful experience! From the moment I got there to the moment I left I was reminded of how much serenity there is to this unpredictable and precarious world. 

I arrived at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway then my journey to the top began. The ten minute tramway ride rotates as it rises above the deserts allowing everyone to get a 360 view. Halfway up I felt my hands getting clammy because I was a bit intimidated by the level of elevation we were reaching. I had about a 2 minute mental breakdown that I kept to myself. I thought to myself, wow, maybe I do have fear of heights. I kept my composure using Snapchat as a distraction. There's no turning back now, plus it was too good to be true!  The location was breathtaking, literally. Still, I was in awe even though I was a little nervous. As the tramway got closer and closer to 8500+ elevation my nerves were calming down and relieved once it arrived to the top. I exited the tramway and arrived at San Jacinto Mountains! The weather was about 15 to 20 degrees cooler, and it was absolutely refreshing. Being that it was my first time, I was very observant and as I looked around almost everyone was dressed in hiking gear, and prepared to explore the mountains. But then there's me in a sundress about to take lots of mental and digital photos to document. But even without the hiking gear, I got in touch with nature. The fresh atmosphere gave me a feeling of restoration, making me forget all that worries me. I would definitely revisit this location to do a lot more exploring! If you love to hike, this is a place to go! Next time I'll be prepared and geared up for action. 

In the meantime, keep in touch! I have a few more photos and short stories to share from the trip!

Welcome Back Orthos

Heeyyyyy guys! I promise to do better in posting more content. School and work just has me on a real grind lately. But school is about to be over! That means I will get more time to share some really cool things with you guys!! 

Just wanted to share the come back of these "ORTHOS"! If you read my blog A Beauty in Disguise you'll know the background story of these shoes. Go check it out if you haven't!

I really enjoyed this outfit. It's chill and sassy. Sassy on top and chill at the bottom. A pair of white sneakers and distressed denims can go a long way. Try different tops to see how versatile your closet can be. Once in awhile try to explore outside of the basic graphic tees when pairing with denims and white sneakers. You may end up finding some old gems you forgot you had. 

Also, remember when I spoke on matching details together. My last example was matching my socks to the same red purse I used with this outfit. This time it is the red purse, red lipstick, and sunglasses!

Location #2

Pre-Spring Feels

It is finally up! Yes, these contents have been cookin' in my photo album for about a month now. Excited for you guys to watch the video and see the photos.

Let's talk Pre-Spring! This ensemble was easy and effortless. Great for the cloudy California days when the clouds make its dramatic appearances right before Spring! 

This solid army green cargo vest definitely provides a spring feel. Very light weight in the fabric and easy to pair with a lot of things from florals, to geometric prints, and solid colors.

  In this instance I didn't want to go for a full on spring feel just yet so I stayed away from florals and bright colors. It was a cloudy and breezy day by the beach, so I paired it with a two layered black dress. The inner layer fell as short as the reach of my fingertips with a low V-neckline in the front (right below) and a very low U-neckline in the back (watch video). The sheer outer layer of the dress fell as low as my ankles with a slit on the left and right side. The slits on the dress matched perfectly with the slits on the vest. So as the gust of wind hits me off sometimes (Pharrell reference) the garment doesn't feel heavy and baggy. 

Let's now talk booties! They're my favorite!! In love with these pair of shoes that I got from Zara a year and a half ago!  Black booties are a must have! These particular ones are embellished with buckles that are detachable so I have a choice of wearing them plain and solid. 

Fun Fact:

The beautiful and gorgeous model Gigi Hadid owns a pair. 

Lastly, I grabbed this authentic leather bag pack that was created by the talented Natalie Hemmens. Click the photo right above if you want to see more of her leather goods!