Mixing some of my basics for a go-to look. 

I love and reuse and reuse and reuse all of these pieces I am wearing. They are perfect for some many outfits that I cannot get enough of them. Some clothing you tend to use once maybe twice and forget about it as it is buried in your closet because it can be hard to style it in a different way than how you have worn it before. This is why I like investing in quality basics so that I can keep using something but make a different look each time.

As I am sure you know I looove my denim vest. Especially since the weather is changing, I'll start to use it even more as an easy layer for dresses or other outfits. Then we have my spiked loafers and I have worn them 100 times and counting on the blog. They really go with any outfit and are perfect to give an extra edge to my look. Next we have my tuxedo pants, that may be just a trend for some, but they are here to stay for me. And I am sure you know how obsessed I am with white shirts and this one is no exception. Now we have a subtle red lip and I was good to go!

What are some of your favorite pieces?

Happy Tuesday!

xoox,

Danielle

photos by Amanda

|The Outfit|

Pants: J.CREW

Bag: FRANCESCA'S COLLECTION

Vest: OLD NAVY

Shirt: ZARA

Shoes: SAM EDELMAN

Bracelets: GAP, EXPRESS

Liptsick: REVLON

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(Forever 21 top (similar one from Revolve Clothing), Uniqlo jeans, knockoff YSL ring)

My hair is something I don't fuss much about because luckily, it is quite easy to handle. I was born with the straightest, pitch black hair that grew all the way down to my mid back. My brother would joke and say that my hair should be used in shampoo, hair flipping commercials. It was a joke that I took as a compliment. Just like any other girl, when we have one thing, we always want the contrary. Meaning, I always wanted curly hair. It wasn't easy for me though since my hair was pin straight, hot rollers and curling irons don't work on my head of hair. I would sit patiently and mind every move I make when my mom help me set the hot rollers in so I don't mess up the temporary wish of having black locks. After an hour of waiting, I let my hair down from the heat and, *drum roll* - hello straight hair! 

After that time, my mom took me to the hair salon and I got my first 6 hour sit in front of a big lit up mirror with people dressed in hip black clothes walking around pushing their handy equipment charts around which stored their own mini suitcase of scissors. From then on, I was attached to my curly hair. 

I check into the hair salon every half a year. I would get a cut with layers and then ask for a set perm for my whole head. My hair through the first week after the perm will be extra curled but that will be the confirmation that your money spent didn't go to waste because the curls will last for at least 6 months. 

This is the 6 month mark for me and I am feeling ready for a fresh length and perm! 

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I love the soft touch of buttons on the back of the shirt to add something extra to this basic tee.

Subtle details can have an impact, but are not overpowering. Some details are perfect for a basic outfit because it makes the whole look more interesting. I am also lovingggg this pink skull scarf. How punk, yet chic are these little skulls?!! Plus the neon pink is a great touch to make such a grungy symbol girly. I added these green pants to mix some primary colors together and I was finally able to let my toes out! Though they are rather pale, the sun will soon give them some color.

Happy Monday!

xoox,

Danielle

photos by Amanda

|The Outfit|

Pants: EXPRESS

Shirt: ZARA

Scarf: TARGET

Sunglasses: RAY-BAN

Sandals: GAP

Bracelets: COLDWATER CREEK

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Zara jeans, American Apparel backpack

Margaret over at Shine by Three mentioned the other day that boyfriend jeans are the best for the plane, and I could not agree more. They are my go-to plane pants - suffice to say, these too-big denim pants are the equivalent of my day sweatpants. Once you start wearing them, you'll never go back. I'm 100% serious. And contrary to what you think, I promise that you'll look great in them, no matter what height you are! You can always slip on some heels or platforms if you're worried about the lack of structure above the feet.

I will be lounging in these in four days to catch a flight back to Shanghai! I am finally free of finals, and am so excited to catch up with friends, family, and sleep. This past week has been somewhat brutal, and in the midst of packing and storing my stuff for the summer (it took about 20 hours), I felt this tremendous frustration with the massive monstrosity that is my possessions - honestly, who needs that much stuff, Stephanie?

On another note, I'm delighted to share with you all a screenshot from the Zara website - I've been featured in their Zara People! section. It's such an honor, especially because I'm a huge fan.

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Can't get enough of this vest! Anything I top it off with instantly becomes street appropriate. Case in point - this outfit. The booty shorts plus the shapewear alone would have been too daring for me, not that I wish I could drop the cover up; I'm simply insecure with my upper. Adding a cool vintage vest did the trick. But let's focus on the main character of this post - Sarah the shapewear. Of course Sarah is from Vedette, the one and only. And Like the previous (here), this one is also really comfortable. What it does basically is it hugs your body perfectly like it does mine, and firms your tummy so you don't see those unwanted bulges in the middle. It's made out of nylon, pandex/lycra, cotton, and polyester, so it actually very breathable in. The only thing I kind of have a problem with is that it's difficult to put on because it's hooked from the back; I usually have to ask someone else to help me out whenever I have to wear it. Other than that, I feel like I'm just wearing sexy tank top.

Outfit://Shapewear - c/o Vedette //Vest - Vintage//Shorts - Forever21//Shoes  Nike//Sunnies - Romwe, c/o catsuit-latex//

If you fancy this sexy little thing, you know what to do - head to the Vedette store here to get it now.

Hello friends! I thought I would share with you a great Pinterest contest that Romwe currently has going on. You could win a $150 gift card and all you need to do is a little pinning. 

Further details below.

How to enter.

1. Follow the Romwe pinterest board http://pinterest.com/romwe and create a new board called "Romwe Wishlist"

2. Pin items from www.romwe.com to your board and add #romwe to every item you pin

3. Send the link to your Romwe board to pinterest@romwe.com

Good luck guys and don't forget to enter my giveaway below!

(Forever 21 top (similar one from Urban Outfitters), Como jacket (similar one from JCrew), Uniqlo pants, flats from Japan (similar ones here), Celine bag)

 Things have been slowly easing their way out as my 2013 exams are officially over and all that is left is 3 weeks of being a junior left. Don't get me wrong, high school is great but there is only so much the mind can obtain in a school year. My mind is ready to take it's two months off cruising in the middle of nowhere, only caring about the sun, sand, sea water and - food. 

*Squeak* *Little excitement shivers*

To celebrate and in encouragement of the much anticipated sunny weather to stay long enough for me to get a tan (for once, please), I am leaving it all to the power of bright pants. I found this perfectly burnt orange pair from Uniqlo and paired it with the only stripped top I seem to have. Whilst I already thought this look is pretty set on it's color palette, I decided to go for leopard loafers and, why not my go-with-anything denim jacket too. Summer seems to be kicking me some fearless dress codes! 

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