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Life’s been a little wild with moving, not having internet at home for 2 weeks, and then also being in the middle of several major projects so my outfits have mainly been “messy clothes” aka sweats and a t-shirt.
On the days I have been able to sneak away to do something fun, I’ve been really focusing on refining my personal style in a way that feels easy and minimal. This year, my goal is to shift towards outfits that are timeless and simple with accessories that make it more “fun”. Whether that’s in the form of a cute purse, fun jewelry, or interesting shoes—I always want to add in some contrast that makes for a interesting visual.
01
Because of the lack of internet, I’ve been spending quite a bit of time at Summer ‘s place bumming internet (but also for the emotional support). As nice as it would’ve been to have internet during those first couple of weeks of moving in, I am glad I was forced to leave the house and just be around friends.
Outfit notes: I got this Pas De Calais shirt from Front & Company, a local consignment store a few months ago and haven’t been able to figure out how I wanted to wear it. I think it could be a really cute dress as well. Me being me, I had to try it in my classic t-shirt + jeans combo. Loved how it added a twist to a classic combo. (Yes, I know I have to clean my mirror)
I’m still trying to decide whether it’s too “messy” looking but I’m determined to get more wear out of it this summer so stay tuned.
02
I was SO excited to finally be able to wear my new Still Here New York jeans and on the second wear (shown in the outfit below) I went home and spilled fountain pen ink on it. I’ve tried all the DIY methods I could find so my last effort will be to bring it to a dry cleaners and if that doesn’t work I might have to turn them into shorts. Absolute tragedy.
Outfit notes: Our weather has been flip flopping between cool spring and early summer so getting dressed has been a little confusing. I actually had to throw on a long sleeve shirt under this ICHI button down for some warmth. Usually when I’m heading out to a café, my biggest consideration is comfort because I know I’ll be sitting and working most of the time. Part of why I loved these jeans is because it’s just the right amount of baggy where it still fit my waist quite well. Fingers crossed someone can get that stain out otherwise I may just end up repurchasing it at some point.
03
I’m in a period of reset right now and decided to push back my international move until March of next year. The original plan was to move by September but with my recent move (and break up), I’ve had to reconsider how my budget works. I knew I wouldn’t want to move in the winter so next spring felt like the next best thing.
The delay has been a hard reality to accept. So in an effort to maintain my sanity as I continue to prepare for this move, I’ve been trying to adopt some of what I was looking forward to living in Paris into my day-to-day life.
For one, I’ve been playing around with my wardrobe and outfits to reflect how I want to dress living in a new city. Vancouver can sometimes feel stifling when it comes to personal style so working through that has been a fun challenge. I want my style to further reflect my 3 style words and I’m really taking the time to curate my clothing to suit that.
Outfit notes: This outfit was built with simplicity in mind, trying to create more easy “uniforms” that I can lean on when I want to look stylish but feel like I’m lacking creativity. Straying away from my typical jeans + t-shirt combo, the trouser + cute top combo is the next best thing. These Oak + Fort trousers have been a gateway into slimmer, straight leg trousers as most of my other trousers are a bit baggier. Will have to hunt for some higher-quality replacements once these start to bag out (if you have recommendations, please let me know!)
04
Outfit notes: Another uniform that I know I’ll be repeating a lot in Europe, the slim skirt + tank combo. I love how the tank top and flip flops dresses down the skirt so much so it feels like it’s something I just threw on. (The truth is I tried on 5 different tops before landing on this specific plain black tank top 🥲)
I’ve been trying to pay more attention to wear clothing pieces fall on me and how it fits my body. I love that the tank top falls right above the waist line of the skirt and that the shirt cuts off right after my ankles. Often times it’s these small details that make or break an outfit.
05
As a denim-lover, they definitely take up the most real estate in my wardrobe. I swear each pair serves a distinct purpose but the problem with owning so many pairs of denim is that it’s so easy to always want to reach for denim. Thankfully, denim can be extremely versatile and (imo) can be dressed up or down quite easily.
I had another hermit at Summer’s house for internet and companionship so I wanted to dress comfortable and warm.
Outfit notes: I’ve had these Stüssy jeans for the majority of this year now but have only reached for them a handful of times. They are a tad long on me but not long enough that I feel like it’s worth tailoring right now. I love the classic, boy-ish fit of these. I think they’re the perfect boyfriend jean. Everything from this outfit could feel like “I stole this from my (imaginary) boyfriend) minus the little Sezane caridgan. I felt very studious in this outfit, perfect for a heavy work day.
06
Outfit notes: While I was purging for my move, I rediscovered these Arket linen pants that I purchased in Europe a few years back. Not sure why I stopped wearing these but I have a feeling they will be a summer staple this year. They have a palazzo, wide-leg style that feels really airy.
I stopped shopping at Zara (minus the occasional shoes like the flats from outfit 02) but this brown Zara tank top I got over 5 years ago has still been going strong. I love the rich chocolate brown color and I think it fits me quite well. It also has a ribbed detail that I think contrasts the texted linen pants.
After reading Sasha Mei’s article on Jewelry brands worth knowing, I’ve been rethinking my jewelry collection and how much wear I get from it. I’ve always been a "wear one necklace and keep it on forever” type of girl but with my outfits being simpler, I’ve been having more fun with accessorizing. I got this bolder silver chain from Pilgrim a while back and I think it adds an edgier touch to the outfit which made it feel more me.
07
I got invited to the premiere of F1 The Movie which honestly felt like my worlds were colliding. Content creation + F1 + Apple (the move was an Apple original film). I was so giddy for this one because the movie has been on my radar for months. I invited Summer to join me so of course we made it a girls date.
We had dinner at New Fuji, this cute Japanese restaurant that’s decorated to feel like a listening bar and then walked over to Be Fresh, a cute local market that’s known for yummy drinks and indie brands. I love our girl dates and this one definitely got me excited for more sunny girl time this summer.
Outfit notes: I really wanted to wear these vintage red Prada heels that I got in Milan last year but still haven’t had the chance to wear. They’re SO comfortable to walk in but I’m still definitely getting used to not having an ankle strap when it comes to kitten heels. This is another outfit I wanted to channel “effortless” and I think it does that quite well. The Still Here New York Everyday jean really is such a cool girl staple. They hug my hips and bum perfectly while still remaining straight leg and baggy throughout. Sandwiched between the dressier halter and my little red heel, it feels like the perfect casual-chic combo.
On the note of accessories, I’ve had a few beaded necklaces from my mom’s closet that I’ve never worn. I honestly have no idea where she got this one but you can find a similar one here or on etsy.
I love new Fuji and love the red heels! More color fits