Camel Tones

California sunshine is among us finally! Time to bust out shorts and anything that shows a little more skin for that vitamin D. This cute little number is actually called the cali dress ironically, and its from Reformation which is one of my new favorite boutiques. You can go online to their website or they have a boutique on Melrose, and its really hard to not wanna buy everything you see. One of the reasons I really like the brand is that it makes most of the clothing from environmentally friendly and sustainable fabrics (according to their website). I also got another dress from there but that will be for another special occassion this month ;) 

Tomato Soup

Happy 2015! I can't believe how fast time has flown by, which means new year, new resolutions, new you~ I can definitely say I have kept to that mantra so far...even though it has only been 7 days (don't judge me). However, the only set back right now is this cold that everyone I know seems to be having, including me. And what is the cure to colds? SOUP! Although this sweater can't be eaten, it does make you crave soup...which is what I'm craving now... #foodieproblems.

To add a more preppy look, I added a button up striped shirt to add another print and to make the sweater not seem like just a sweater. And to bring some color to this whole grey look, I recently purchased (in 2014), a small comme des garçon pouch which I use as a wallet, and inside I put a cardholder to keep things more organized. I love this discovery I made about pouches which I use to think were useless. A more stylish, smaller way to have your necessities on the go, which is also ideal for saving space in tiny sized bags.

To end my head to toe rant of what I'm wearing and the usual, these high waisted jeans from 7 for all mankind are kind of amazing, skin tight, feels like you're wearing nothing jeans. Keep in mind that they're ultra ultra stretchy so they kind of fit like jeggings, but they're quality is better than your typical jeggings, because they're not (I always make things more confusing than necessary). And of course the best part of outfits (sometimes) are the shoes! My first loafers by 3.1 Phillip Lim. They are iridescent on the top and they're patent all around...the coolest prep shoes ever. They match almost everything too. 

Again, Happy 2015 readers! Thanks for all the loyalty to reading my random rants and comments on my style, and hopefully everything you're aiming to achieve happens for you this year :) Just to put it out there, I hope to keep my 2 top resolutions of 1. continuing to stay fit (through soul cycle...BEST WORKOUT EVER) 2. cut back clothing/bags/shoes/accessories spending unless its a special occassion or holidays or vacations (this one is gonna be hard for me for obvious reasons).

A Touch of Gold

The first day of October means that the Fall season is just around the corner! I have been waiting way too long for it to get cooler. My outfit features some key Fall pieces that are going to be a staple in everyone's closet. The two key pieces are boots and lengthy coats.

My boots featured above are from Chanel's Paris meets Dallas Collection, but it is unique yet still traditional and classic which is one thing I love about Chanel. With hardware that is inspired by by a more cowboy western theme. The stars on the heels are like the sheriff badges in Wild Wild West. I am so glad I got my hands on these boots because they are different from all the other boots I have.

The second Fall staple is lengthy coats. It took me forever to find the perfect one because I am so particular about how long it is (I know silly me). This sleeveless coat from Topshop is an essential layering piece to add "volume" to an ordinary look. The coat was able to elevate the sluggish look underneath as I was wearing boyfriend jeans from Mothers jeans with a plain tee from Uniqlo.

My post proves that just one or two unique staples are able to elevate an outfit from basic to stylish and iconic. And I guess you can say I was trying to channel my inner fashion week outfits here in Los Angeles, which I have been inspired immensely by one of my favorite bloggers, Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad ;)

Get My Look:

Chanel ankle boots

Topshop sleeveless vest

Mothers boyfriend jeans

Uniqlo white tee

Rayban sunglasses

Homage to Black & White

 

I'm back! It's definitely been a while but summer has been keeping me busy with work and interning. Plus...I went to New York for the first time ever which was rather exciting! City of lights and busy bodies. If you take a look at my instagram, you'll see all the places I've been and some of the foods I ate. 

My look for this post was definitely inspired by the city. Apart from the fact that I wear a lot of black lately, the rustic history of New York is definitely captured in my desire to post in black and white. The skirt by DKNY is like graffiti that I saw in areas around Soho. I also saw a painting at MOMA which is so similar to the print on this skirt. 

Staying true to my love of boots, these Tabitha Simmons boots is great for all occasions. It is perfect for both the LA/NY kind of girl. 

 

A side bit of info about me, when I was in high school I took photography for two years, and everything was captured on a film camera. I love how you can capture a photo in its true form, being black and white. I love taking photos in black and white, and now I get to be in front of the camera for a change :) 

The Boyfriend Shirt and Oxfords

 Hooray for the SoCal sun shining down on us. That means its time to do a 180 spin on our wardrobes! I'm finding it hard to transition though...BUT this outfit is a good start to keep cool.

Starting off with my basic grey vneck and black pants, I kept it casual to go have a late lunch at Larchmont Bungalow with one of my besties. I wanted to have a cover up, but it was too hot for a jacket, so the boyfriend button up was a good way to add a pastel color to my dark scheme. To really add a touch of summer, I finally busted out my cutout oxfords that I got from Dolce Vita.

Stay Tuned for my Spring/Summer looks! Thanks for reading :) 

For students out there, good luck on your Midterms! One more to go for me!

Red, White, and Blue

Hi readers! I feel like it has been a while since I posted, but I am not on hiatus so don't worry. Hehe. It might seem crazy that I'm posting an outfit that is starting to expose more skin, but at the time I put this outfit together, it was pretty warm in LA.

A few weeks ago, I was renovating my house with new furniture to make everything look organized, and I wanted to wear something comfortable and casual. What I love about this dress is the alternate stripes of blue and white, and gives off a spring vibe. The elastic waist on this dress creates a nice silhouette for anyone who wears this style.

As usual, I cannot go without pairing my outfits without a pair of boots of some sort. And my handy dandy red Prada bag that adds a bit of pop to just everything I own!

At the bottom of my post, I provided a link that is similar to what I have but different print.

 My up-do top knot is a nice change that I usually do when I am relaxing at home~

For my feature of the Prada bag, there are two new shades of pink that are available in the Prada Saffiano Lux which is SUPER cute!

Featuring:
Topshop dress via Topshop (similar here)
Red Prada Saffiano Lux Small Tote via Saks Fifth Avenue (here)
Rag & Bone Harrow Leather Ankle Boot via Saks Fifth Avenue (here)
Ray Ban Classic Wayfarer XL via Nordstrom (here)

Don't forget to catch me on instagram @nitaaamin & Blogspot!

Off Duty

Happy 2014 everyone! I hope you had an amazing holiday and New Years with your loved ones.

I titled this post Off Duty because of tumblr inspiration from model's off duty streetstyle looks. This is how I would dress all the time if I didn't get persuaded to buy lots of colorful pieces of clothing. What I love about this look is that it is simple, chic, and stylish, but most importantly comfortable! It was one of those "running your errands" type of day, but I could not resist to stop by Americana in Glendale. Layering with a red flannel on top of my Ain't No Wifey Tank. 

I am also wearing my Cargo Leather Jacket I got from Allsaints, which is THE BEST leather jacket. It was worth every penny.

 

My lower half consists of complete Rag & Bone pieces. The jeans are the RBW 23 Skinny Jeans which is a thicker fabric and doesn't give much stretch so my suggestion is to size up one size! Hands down Rag & Bone jeans are amazing with its featured zip pockets and ankle zips as well.

The booties are also Rag & Bone, the Harrow Leather Ankle Boot. With a decent heel that is not too high, it is comfortable and does not need to be broken into. They do run small as well so I would size up a whole size! 

 Last but not least, can't forget the Prada bag! It finally made its debut.

Featuring:

Allsaints Cargo Leather Biker Jacket via Allsaints (here)

Red Plaid Button Up via Topshop (similar here)

Aint No Wifey Tank White via Dimepiece (here)

RBW 23 Skinny Jeans Black via Saks Fifth Avenue (here)

Rag & Bone Harrow Leather Ankle Boot via Saks Fifth Avenue (here)

Prada Saffiano Lux Small Tote via Saks Fifth Avenue (here)

Classic Rayban Wayfarer via Nordstroms (here)