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Hi and happy July! Ah, my birthday month 🙂 Been so busy the past couple of weeks with work things and health things, so I’m happy to finally post a new outfit featuring denim bermuda shorts!

For the past couple of summers I’ve had such a hard time finding cute jean shorts. Most of the styles I tried on were not flattering (hello, pancake butt) or did not provide any coverage (no, I don’t need to put my bum cheeks on display while I’m grabbing a coffee at the neighborhood Starbucks…). So when I saw these denim bermuda shorts with distressing, I had to try them.

The shorts are super comfortable, with a little bit of stretch. I wasn’t familiar with the brand (Cello) when I saw them on the F21 website, so I ordered both the size 0 and size 1. I typically wear size 0 or XS in most brands, and this case was no different. The 0 fit more snug and was more flattering, though the size 1 pair was more comfortable. I chose cuteness over comfort.

I paired the denim bermuda shorts with a black crop top and an awesome layered trench vest that I picked up last year on Amazon (I remember it was one of my first fashion purchases on Amazon).

You know how much I love a staggered step hem on my jeans, so you must know how much I love these uneven frayed hems. Eddie said they look “super frayed,” and my mom asked me why I’m spending money on damaged clothing. She offered to rip some of the old jeans that I left in my bedroom closet at her house, and sell them to me. Haha.

Pretty sure I can wear heels, sneakers, sandals, or boots with these denim bermuda shorts. Anything goes.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’re having a wonderful summer so far!

Top :: Forever 21 (sold out; similar)
Trench vest :: Greylin
Denim bermuda shorts :: Cello
Shoes :: Givenchy (or shop amazing preowned deals)
Sunnies :: c/o Kapten and Son
Watch :: Baby G
Bag :: Givenchy

Hello! Hope you’re having a great week.

I never wear stripes and this Forever 21 striped top has been hanging in my closet for months. It was probably going to get the axe (either donated or demoted to a sleep shirt) in my next KonMari cleanout, but then I bought yellow shoes and everything changed.

I’m loving the combination of black and white with splashes of yellow (and pink!). It’s fun, summery, a little bit 80s, and somehow very classic.

Whenever I see Christian Louboutin Pigalle or Decollete pumps on sale (or preowned for a great price like these!), I can’t pass them up. I’ve been wanting to add pops of yellow to my wardrobe so when I saw these for around 70% off retail, I had to scoop them up. The Real Real listed them as So Kates, but I knew they were Decolletes (one of my fave and one of the more comfortable styles of CL). So Kates have a higher heel and steeper instep, which is too intense for me to even walk in. So I was super happy about this find.

These earrings are so old that they went out of style, and are back in again hahah.

I’ve been carrying this little pink DeFuria bag everywhere. Not only is it the perfect pop of pink, but the glazed lizard skin is so…well…fancy! Such a good pairing with pointy pumps!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Striped Top :: Forever 21 (sold out; try stripes with cute gingham sleeves!)

Black Top :: James Perse

Jeans :: Frame (also wanna try these by Express)

Shoes :: Christian Louboutin (python version here; shop discount authentic CL here)

Bag :: c/o DeFuria Beverly Hills (new line officially launches July 1! So excited!)

Sunnies :: c/o Kapten & Son

A quick hello as I’m fighting off yet another cold. I’ve been sick so many times in the recent months probably because of the abrupt changes in weather (June gloom and layers one day, blazing saddles and tank tops the next), the weird bugs Eddie brings home, dehydration (been running on coffee only ever since we got a Keurig), and my nonexistent running and weight training regimen.

I guess right about now (halfway through the year) is a good time to re-evaluate those resolutions to get fit and healthy. And with that, I’m sharing a casual athleisure look that shows my legs and bares a little bit of my midsection, just to get me motivated to keep these parts of mine looking decent and feeling strong.

This shirt comes cut ever-so-slightly longer in the front so it can be tied easily. The knot can be worn high (like I have) or lower, but the high knot is more comfortable and less awkward on me.

The splatter pattern is a throwback to the 80s. I love it.

Remember these cute Love bags by Rebecca Minkoff? I loved the classic quilting pattern and chain strap and all the fun colors and sizes it came in. I think this design is now discontinued, but I picked mine up at the The Real Real for less than $75 +20% off with their daily discount code. And if you want the really real classic quilted bag, they also have authentic Chanel for amazing prices.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

And yes, I think I’m serious about getting back into a fitness regimen. Can any of you recommend some of your favorite shops or brands for workout leggings and tops? Thank you!

Top :: Fashion Nova

Shorts :: H&M

Shoes :: Nike (love these and they’re 50% off!)

Bag :: Rebecca Minkoff (new styles here; or shop preloved RM bags here)

Sunnies :: Quay Australia

Hat :: Everybody Skates