STYLE: Casual Cool.

I feel like I’ve been in a little bit of a clothing rut. Mostly because I’m tired of wearing Summer clothes 24/7 (sorry, I’m sure most of you who went through the recent snow storms hate hearing this!) but recently we’ve had cooler weather and tons of rain. I ran to the grocery store the other night and got to put a big sweatshirt on and loved every second of it.

I recently stumbled upon this outfit by one of my favorite bloggers @Modeduamour. It’s just a good, casual look with items that I already have in my closet. A good sweatshirt, an oversized blazer, straight-leg jeans and sneakers…easy! Feels very put together for being so casual. For those in colder places, layering some thermal leggings under this and a tight black turtleneck as another layer would be perfect.

Image by @Modedamour

Definitely saving this look for another rainy day and as a future Winter look. Hope everyone is having a good start to their year! Excited for what’s to come in this new year and thank you to everyone who keeps coming back to read my special little place on the internet. This blog has meant so much to me and I’m so grateful for every click that comes my way. Thank you friends for the support - love you all!

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FASHION: Phil Oh's Street Style #NYFW Edition

STREET STYLE HAS RETURNED!

Ooof, what a breath of fresh air. I feel like Paris Fashion Week was a blur so I’m focusing on the latest #NYFW. Have you been keeping up with the shows? I feel like I’ve been so uninspired by clothes and that very well could be because I don’t leave the house much and spend most my time crawling around picking up toys in sweatpants. So, I was a little jealous to see everyone out and about dressed up and putting their best foot forward. I’ll get there again, eventually? In the meantime - here are some of my favorite snaps.

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*Images via vogue.com by Phil Oh (@mrstreetpepper)

*Images via vogue.com by Phil Oh (@mrstreetpepper)

Do you have a favorite street-style star? I always love to see the editors post show. Aimee Song is still one of my favorite OG bloggers and I always enjoy seeing what she wears. Missed so many people we normally see at shows but alas, the pandemic is still happening so I understand why people skipped out. Also, shoutout to everyone who still wore a mask because again….pandemic.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I have some great posts coming up this week so make sure to stay tuned.

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STYLE: A Case for the Bike Shorts

Don't roll your eyes just yet! I know, I know...the dreaded bike short trend. I get your initial reaction, it's a bit of a confused stare into your screen, right? I completely understand. However, I want to show you just how cool this look can be when worn in a none work-out way or with a tiny crop top. 

 

Here we have Fashion Editor Christine Centenera wearing them with a chic oversized blazer and a pair of amazing Céline shoes. The bike shorts aren't short, hitting right above the knee but the key here is how long this blazer is. Almost like a dress covering all the areas you'd like to have covered for a more formal/cool look. The heels are the perfect touch as well - keeping it modern and streamlined. 

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Here we have Kendall Jenner with her mile long legs wearing bike shorts in a casual/airport chic way. I love the large oversized black hoodie and knee high cowboy boots. I think it's such a good look and again, covering up the bum with the long hoodie so that it doesn't feel like a work-out look. So far, I think going with all black pieces seems to work best. 

 

Another amazing look from Fashion Editor Christine Centenera. She clearly knows how to wear bike shorts correctly. This time doing an oversized blazer with a belted waist to give definition to the body. I love the chunky sandals and that the look is mostly black with a tad bit of color. It's cool.

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If you're not sold on the look yet...

remember Princess Diana herself wore this trend years ago and looked incredible. Oversized Harvard hoodie and sneakers, it's ICONIC. I'm here for it.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any thoughts on the Bike Short trend? Are you less confused now or more? At least if you want to try the looks out bike shorts can be found at super affordable prices. I don't love spending a ton of money on trends so if I can try a trend without breaking the bank - why not!?

SHOP THE POST:

BIKE SHORTS • here, here, here, here, and here / OVERSIZED BLAZER • here, here, and here / OVERSIZED HOODIE • here, here, and here

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A Case For The Puffer Coat.

Honestly, I was never a fan of puffer coats. Something about them always made me feel very childish. Maybe it's because that's all a wore growing up in snowy Colorado. Layers of sweaters and a huge Michelin Man style puffer with mitten gloves. 

When I started getting more into style, I switched to long parkas and peacoats. Nothing made me feel more chic than an all black men's style peacoat with a chunky black turtleneck underneath. Don't get me wrong - I still wear this look, but when it drops to under 20 degrees a peacoat doesn't seem like enough. 

So, here we are. Exploring the idea of puffer coats and I have to say I'm really loving the options that are out there now. These shiny black short ones are my favorite at the moment. Kind of boyish and edgy. I'm also loving the idea of the shiny silver with black details. Imagine treading through the snow with this glistening beauty on? Loooove it! 

image @mayastepper

image @mayastepper

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 Black Puffer Coat Options:

         SJYP Quilted Shell Down Jacket, Free People Puffer, Nordstrom Fur Trim Puffer, Vetements Black Puffer (the OG of Puffers.)

Silver Puffer Coat Options: 

     Off-White Oversized Puffer, S13 Metallic Puffer, Vince Camuto Silver Puffer, Who What Wear Boxy Puffer

 

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