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6.24.2010






Vintage shirt. Dress from ShopRuche. Jeffrey Campbell boots. Forever 21 chained headband.

Pictures taken in the peak of your hair being too long and you just want it pulled back but need to accessorize your head so it still looks cute. Relieved to say that I cut off 3 inches soon after and no one seems to notice – taking it as a compliment that short hair is just more ‘me’. Also had a refreshing weekend hanging out with my best friend doing things like buying clothes for the sake of travel, eating expensively to fill our insatiable appetite, testing our luck buying a drink without an ID, and sneaking in a firework show.

What I’m wearing is unintentionally derived of elephants and linen. I wasn’t even sure what my shirt had printed on it to begin with until Ted pointed out in the most monotonous of excited tones: I like the surfing elephants on your shirt. The gold elephant ring I’m wearing is reminiscent of Christopher Ross’ work with the gold and fine details – bought at the IVC flea market for $4! For you Orange County kids who ask me where good places to thrift are, head over to Irvine Valley College every first Sunday of the month. It’s no Rose Bowl, but admission is free and the prices are hard to beat! Insanely in love with this dress [that I’m wearing as a skirt] and am so sad to see it sold out on Shop Ruche. Hopefully Mai restocks it and you too can own this perfectly crème, linen ruffled dress.


Better shot of the ring

87 comments:

Jess ♡ said...

Amazing look! I love the shots, the lighting is absolutely perfect :)

Michelle Elaine said...

I couldn't even tell those were elephants! C.C. told me about the rose bowl! Totally want to go sometime.

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missrantsypants said...

Elephants are my favorite. Everything about this look is just perfection!



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Alina said...

I love the style of these photos! It's so light and calm)))

style-haus said...

i love inconspicuous prints! surfing elephants...brilliant. ;) my fave shot is the one with spanish tile and painted fence background.

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Pretty!!!! I love it :D
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KcomeKarolina said...

oh no!!! that's super chic...:))))


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Jillian said...

uber prettified muh lady!

Half Psychotic Sick Hypnotic said...

Next time I'm in Cali I'll stop by there. Thanks for the suggestion :]

I'm really getting into ethnic sort of things like elephants so naturally Im in LOVE with your outfit. The shirt with the dress drapes so comfortably flattering and the ring is an AMAZING find :]

<3 Krissy

Sherry, Rachel, Shirley said...

great post..like your boots but i especially love your 4 dollar ring!!!
-shirley-

nyc lu said...

wow i cant believe that ring was $4! it is so great!

Shamini said...

that's a nice ring you have!
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Helen said...

loving that vintage shirt girl!!

helen x

Elena Vasilieva said...

loved this look, the shirt and the dress working great together

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Closet Hound said...

You look so casual and chic. And speaking of Ted, I believe a new vlog is in order! Seeing the witty banter that occurs between you two is a highlight of my day.

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WOTU said...

I love the JC boots <3 and the ring is excellent too =]

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Fashion Butter said...

beautiful shots

SheWearSheShares said...

glad you cleared up the print is elephant! I could not make it out till reading your post. Love how you tied it over your beautiful dress :)

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Abi-Anne said...

The look is brilliant! Love the layers on that dress.

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danmyy said...

adore the nude pallete and the lace up boots!

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LaurieA (@Turban_Diva) said...

Absolutely stunning, love the lighting!
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Kris said...

Very stylish, very summer-inspired!

LRB said...

Such beautiful photos, I mean the light that you were able to get - amazing!

MELISSA Z. said...

Another awesome outfit! You always have great ideas! Love the ring so much!

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Cecylia said...

You are the most stunning Asian chic in the States (I live in Australia =P
Love the 2nd photo and I have ring envy!

Zeahnna said...

Nice ring.

Ring My Bell said...

Love the ring!

LUU H. said...

love allthe layers!

paulinabelle said...

amazing ring for such a low price!

F3 said...

lovely combo of outfit :)

ring is TDF
which nail polish r u rocking? so cute!

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Laura said...

I love your elephant-y look I can't get enough of elephants I have an elephant dress that I love it's a fabulous outfit.

Asiul said...

Hi, I love ur nail polish! I have been on a search for a nice yellow one and its so hard to find! The last one turned out to be goldish on my nails - and I just want lemon.... :o)

.. and how lucky u r that you can pull off a look with the big shirt tied up! congrats on your figure!

stacey kelly said...

such a cute outfit!!!! the first two shots are amazing. these are the perfect summer photos :)

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jamie-lee said...

i love all the draping in your outfit - i was almost convinced those were the ann d boots then clicked they were the jc ones, they look great!!

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yowiko said...

ah, the surfing elephants.
i miss Ted. :P

aleksandra said...

that skirt or dress actually look great with those shoes, they tear the fineness. Great :)

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the boots are amazing rach.

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dred said...

loving your top so much!

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Ashley said...

the ring is killer! really love how you put the boots with all the linen, it looks great.

xoxo, ashley

Sarah said...

you look so dreamy and lovely here. Heart heart heart!

Vintage Girl said...

Layered to perfection!
Great look. Love your blog.

Eliora said...

I heart your boots. Great look.

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Taylor Sterling said...

beautiful draping! I love the ring! PLus, the nail polish looks great with it.

Marché Noir. said...

I love your blog. The looks are amazing and your style is fabulous.
Perfect photos.

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HeatherClark said...

ahhh that top is so amazing...love the way you styled it too...

i need those shoes! i have been on the hunt for the perfect lace up boot

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Noormol said...

do you know if the IVC flea market is going to be open this sunday (4th of july?)

caylee said...

surfing elephants, haha, i love it!
and your ring and the whole draping/layering concept of this outfit. beautiful beautiful beautiful.

haute.teapot said...

I love this look--super gorgeous! xoxo.

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the shirt is amazing! &magical light:)

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B-in-To said...

perfect outfit for summer,I like your skirt dress.
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Jenny Cindy said...

Beautiful outfit!!

Liz, love. said...

was your luck at getting drinks without i.d. successful?

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J.S. said...

love the elephant ring...its so cute.

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Dani Banani said...

amazing look!!love this outfit!!!kisses

Andrea Millares said...

I just love animal rings. They're such an easy way to be quirky and add visual interest to an outfit without overpowering it.

Jamie said...

That Ring is STUNNING!! What a great find!! This whole outfit is perfect!

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Nikki said...

You are an amazing stylist!
I love this outfit and it is so unpredictable. Looks gorgeous.


xx
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Miss Mae said...

You always look so CHIC! My friend has these Jeff C. boots and they are sinply amazing. I love how you styled them!

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Fashion Du Jour said...

I love that you wouldnt normally think to wear these peices together but you make it look soooo good!

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Love the boots! Are they new season? I'm dying for a lace up pair of boots
x

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