Just G: Back to Basics
(Just G top and shorts, Tonic bag and shoes) Hype this look on Lookbook here.
One of my most favorite no-brainer outfits is this loose top and short shorts combination. There is no harm in getting basic button-downs in all the possible colors, since they will never go out of the style! Plus, they are appropriate for most occasions too. Instant “smart” effect! On a casual day, I’d tuck the shirt inside my shorts and wear ballet flats. On a more dressy day, I’d wear this with a blazer, and a classic pair of heels. I can also imagine pairing this with flip flops and a straw hat to the beach.
What we usually consider “plain” can actually work to your advantage! I personally love wearing casual basics because not only are they comfortable, but they’re the kind of clothes that go with ANYTHING. These bags and shoes are so bold and striking, that only a basic outfit can bring out their fullest potential.
I can never stress enough how important it is to have basics in your closet. One can dress up or dress down just by adding complementing accessories. This particular shorts and button-down look is, I think, one of the most ideal templates for all those who have a lot of bags and shoes, but not a lot of tops and bottoms in their own personal collection.
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Light as a Feather
(Clothes for the Goddess top, Chickflick shorts, Tonic platforms) Hype on Lookbook here.
You know it’s time to bring out the lightest colors in your closet when you feel extra girly and it also happens to be 34 degrees outside. Thin, light fabric never fails to keep me feeling fresh all day long - no buckets of sweat trickling down my back and making the ugliest marks on my clothes. But then again, I was never really the type to sweat a lot… which I think is a bad thing too!
Flats Fever
Long overdue entry on some of the flat shoes that I use. Contrary to popular belief, I also rest my feet from heels from time to time, especially when I travel or have photography work.
5 x 5! <3 I shot these some time ago so my new-ish shoes aren’t included here. I’ll be linking back to some stores in case you guys are interested in getting a pair or two! Thanks to everyone below for sending me all the flats I’ll probably ever need in the next few years!
Forever 21 glitter ballet flats
Anthology “Vienna” flats
Tonic transparent oxfords
Steve Madden brogues
Le Bunny Bleu flats
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Feetish leopard flats
Cocorose London foldable flats
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Anthology “London” brogues
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Anthology “Barcelona” loafers
H&M flats
Tribute Shoes “Moscow” darby loafers
Forever 21 glitter ballet flats
Yosi Samra foldable flats
Satchi Store “Vivi” captoe flats
Wanted oxfords
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From a store in Myeongdong (in Seoul)
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Posh Pocket Shoes glitter ribbon flats
Poise Designs “Nancy” t-strap flats
Tribute Shoes “Audrey” flats
Satchi Store “Kochi” loafers
Suelas foldable ballet flats
Poise Designs “Criselda” flats
Tribute Shoes “Audrey” flats
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polkadots + boat wedges
(Clothes For The Goddess dress - ribbon used as belt instead of tie, Tonic boat wedges, Gingersnaps skirt - to make my dress fuller, from Korea satchel, from HK lace socks) Hype this look on Lookbook here.
Felt very Little Bo Peep in this dress, added extra petticoat volume underneath and all. Kept it very simple and minimal in terms of accessories, since the polkadots were already the highlights of my outfit. I’m not one to pile on too many accessories as well, and the recent ViVi issue (November, with Lena Fuji on the cover) just enlightened me even more how certain outfits can look a lot classier without wearing stuff like Christmas tree!
I know boat shoes are such a huge thing nowadays - I’d always see both men and women wearing them everywhere in malls, church, etc. But here’s a nice twist to the trend - boat wedges. They’re perfect for petite girls like me who prefer shoes with added height. I reckon these would also look great with breton stripes and nautical outfits! <3
yellow + green
(Topshop top, from Korea skirt, glasses and ribbon hair tie, Tonic bag, H&M socks and heels, Forever 21 ring) Hype this look on Lookbook here.
Another one of my vintage-girly outfits, inspired by citrus colors. And I still haven’t gotten over peter pan collars and wearing socks with heels, as you can see. They’re still everywhere in Japanese magazines.
Yummy green apples/cherries on my skirt! I rarely have any green in my closet, but it’s a color that’s been growing on me for a while now.
I was sent this adorable satchel bag by Kim of Tonic! It’s a precious little thing that just screams “fresh” . Loving how it also has two compartments for my obsessive-compulsive bag-organizing tendencies.
To complete that geek-chic vibe, I wore hipster glasses again. I know it’s silly and childish to wear glasses knowing that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with my vision, but sometimes I treat them as some sort of security blanket or a way to hide a makeup-less face. Although more than anything else, I believe that they’re cute accessories that just make some outfits look better or more complete. :)
