if i were a boy

I think I've finally found my alternative to jeans. Along with that new found admiration, I'm also cuffing everything to add casualness to an otherwise clean, crisp outfit. Androgynous looks have also been appealing to me. Summarized: black pants, cuffs, and androgynous inspiration make me a happy girl.

Pants, GAP. Shirt, GAP. Shoes, Chloe.

Edit: Forgot to mention that the drawing for the dress will end tomorrow! I will post the winner later this weekend, but tomorrow is the last day to submit your comment! Click here if you haven't already entered.

givenchy haute couture

OMFG NO WORDS! CAN'T BREATH. FEELING A RUSH OF ANXIETY AMONGST OTHER THINGS GOING ON IN MY DYSFUNCTIONAL LIFE RIGHT NOW.

EDIT. I FOUND MY BREATH AND MY WORDS!:

Dear Riccardo Tisci,

How can you tease and flash your beautiful, gothy golds at me and expect me not to die a little? Seeing your garments translated by hand from your imagination makes me swoon - despite my miserable day. All I ask is for the ombre dress + arm bandages -together of course. I promise to wear them every single day until my wedding night... and maybe a few times after. It will be a start of a beautiful relationship. You're more than welcome to french braid my hair. I live in Orange County. Ask around for me. You will eventually find me. I'll be waiting for your package.

Love and forever yours,
Rachel Nguyen

photocredit: LJ_fashin

kissing the conscious while killing the king

After two weeks in Texas, I'm coming home tomorrow. Just in time for the 4th of July. I really, really miss home right now.

when I’m praying, I realize I’m just talking to myself

During my stay in San Fran, I made Harputs Market a mandatory stop-by. The walk from Haight to Fillmore was long but well worth it since I walked away with a swacket!

Luckily for me, they came out with this jacket in a nylon material - perfect and lightweight for me since I would never get use out a heavy-duty wool jacket in California. It was definitely an impulsive splurge but definitely not a regret.

I'm also wearing a dress from Tracy Feith's Target line and Frye purple pumps.

shit outta luck

Isn't this BB Dakota dress darling? I think it would look rad if you swap out the belt for a sick 80's belt or wear it under a distressed denim jacket. Of course, no girl can have too many LBDs.

You might be in luck because, again, Chickdowntown (they're even on Facebook!) teamed up with another blogger for your chance at this awesome dress. The website also carries other sweet indie designers like, Mink Pink.

Rules:
- Just leave me a comment by Friday, July 10th 6PM PST.
- Make sure I have a way of getting a hold of you: such as your blog, or if you don't have a blog, leave your EMAIL.
- If you don't reply to my email in 48 hours, I'm picking the next winner. I'm impatient like that, apologies.
- Sorry, US residents only!

who can stand when she's in demand

Wearing a super casual outfit today, but I love this batwing silk top I got from the Barney's Warehouse Sale a year ago. I'm surprised I've never featured it! The arm hole is pretty wide, which is lovely to show off a little skin, but I prefer wearing a laced body suit instead.

The jeans are Kill City and also a bit too loose on me; I think I'll put it up on eBay. The belt is vintage and the boots are Miu Miu.

RIP MIKEJACK