Purchases
Liz Lisa Sheer check top in black (193-1020-0)
シアーチェックトップス
Liz Lisa Fishtail long dress in black (191-6023-2)
フィッシュテールワンピース
Liz Lisa Back lace up check OP in blue (193-6029-0)
バックレースアップチェックワンピース
Liz Lisa cork ribbon sandals in black (193-9612-0) & Liz Lisa heart lace up purse in black (191-9401-0)
More black Liz Lisa items! I've been looking for a "sweeter" black sandal and wasn't super sold on these initially, but once I saw more staff photos with the fishtail OP specifically, I knew I wanted them to pair with it. I bought them in a different order than the dress because they were sold out in my size initially. Similar story for the black bag - I already have a black purse in this size from Kate Spade but I wanted one that was a little sweeter. After seeing @miemuu post hers, I decided to just go for it during the free shipping promotion since I needed to meet the minimum purchase to be eligible.
I received these at the end of the month, so I haven't had a chance to do a full try on, but 100% expect to these these items in outfits in August! I certainly plan to use the shoes with the Liz Lisa fishtail OP above and the Ank Rouge OP below.
Ank Rouge shirring maxi cami OP in black (gingham)
シャーリングマキシキャミOP -
DreamV choker lace top in black, side drape tight skirt in black, big lace ribbon barrette in pink solid, organza ribbon barrette in grey -
DreamV started their sale and at these prices, I couldn't resist getting a few items. I'm most pleased with the black choker top and I think it'll incorporate well into my wardrobe. The bows are probably the most frivolous because they're a bit large and ridiculous but I was really enticed by the sale and thought they would be worthwhile accessories. I wore most of these items to work during the month, so look for them in the Work Outfits section!
Jessica Simpson Dany sandals in black
While looking for a new, chunkier black shoe, I came across this while online shopping. Since it was on sale and in stock at a Macys that wasn't too out of the way, I decided to check it out on the weekend. This isn't exactly what I was looking for during my initial search, but I love the super high heel and the secure but not overly designed strap. I really questioned whether I needed both this and the Liz Lisa cork ribbon sandals, but after looking at my non-Jfashion wardrobe, I felt like it would be versatile enough. I wore this pair of shoes to work for a whole work week, so check out the examples below!
Work outfits
Continuing the work outfits from my Instagram stories! I didn't stick with it as well as I initially anticipated, but still a good chunk of content if I do say so myself. If anything, it encourages me to put more effort into my outfits and help me not to repeat items too often.
Forever21 ribbon tie sleeveless blouse, Liz Lisa cardigan, Forever21 tight skirt, DreamV lace up pumps
EATME garter off shoulder OP, EATME ribbon choker, DreamV lace up pumps
DaTuRa scallop pearl blouse, DreamV side drape skirt, DreamV lace up pumps
Liz Lisa sleeping beauty OP, Liz Lisa sweet latte cardigan, DreamV lace up pumps
Juge Etta resort floral OP, Liz Lisa cardigan, DreamV lace up pumps
Liz Lisa off shoulder blouse, Liz Lisa bijou cardigan, Liz Lisa sweet confiture skirt, Liz Lisa double ribbon clear heel sandals
Liz Lisa sunflower parfait OP, Liz Lisa gingham ribbon cardigan, Liz Lisa strawberry ribbon barrette, DreamV lace up pumps
Liz Lisa mermaid sweets parlor OP, DreamV big ribbon barrette, Liz Lisa knot wedge sandals, Liz Lisa seashell pouchette
Liz Lisa off shoulder sailor collar denim OP, Liz Lisa double ribbon clear heel sandals, Liz Lisa big ribbon woven purse
Liz Lisa floral panel OP, Liz Lisa cardigan, FlagJ sandals, Liz Lisa big ribbon woven purse
DreamV choker lace top, Bebe tight skirt, Jessica Simpson Dany sandals
Liz Lisa fishtail OP, Jessica Simpson Dany sandals
Material Girl cut out fitted dress, Jessica Simpson Dany sandals, Betsey Johnson necklace
Michael Kors belted jumpsuit, Jessica Simpson Dany sandals, Betsey Johnson necklace
Material Girl heart dot hi-low dress, Jessica Simpson Dany sandals
Liz Lisa strawberry gingham OP, Liz Lisa strawberry ribbon barrette, DreamV lace up pumps
Liz Lisa merry go round jumperskirt, Liz Lisa double ribbon clear heel sandals, Samantha Vega passcase purse
Liz Lisa strawberry jam OP, Liz Lisa strawberry ribbon barrette, Liz Lisa lace wedge pumps
Miscellaneous updates
Trying stuff on at Zara again lol
My friend got me a pair of jeans that I ended up exchanging for these ones that I tried on a couple months ago (they somehow restocked them in store in my size to my surprise). I'm still not super sure how I want to style them, so I wanted to take advantage of being in store to understand how certain lengths of blouses looked with it!
4th of July
The 4th of July fell on a Thursday this year and my bf had his regular day off on the following Friday, so I decided to take off as well and turn it into a fun, relaxing 4-day weekend! We went out to dinner in Koolina with a view of the fireworks on the actual holiday for my bf's sister's birthday. The next day, we decided to go to the beach! Woke up early and went to Waimea Bay. I wore my new red polka dot bikini that I found on sale at Macys. I forgot my phone at home that day so I don't have very many other photos, but we also had lunch at Pupukea Grill and got ice cream in Haleiwa as well!
Work trip to Kauai
I had to go to Kauai again for work, this time mostly by myself instead of with a team. Oddly enough, I've actually never traveled solo like this before (flying to renting a car to checking in completely alone) but luckily I'm super familiar with getting into Lihue now and getting to my destination, so it's not a big deal. I actually had a pretty good time driving around by myself but only because I felt pretty comfortable since it seemed kind of hard to get lost. I even stopped by the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge after I had made a pit stop for taro chips!
Gifts for other people!
Original Stitch has been creating "custom" Pokemon collaboration shirts for both men and women for months now. [check out the IG account here.] They have most, if not all(?) of the original 150 Pokemon incorporated into some kind of repetitive print and they're all unique and different! The biggest catch is that they were only shipping the shirts within Japan and even had a pop-up location in Harajuku. They later expanded to a couple other countries (Hong Kong, Taiwan & Singapore). This seemed like something my bf would be interested in, so we poured over all the different prints and option and settled for this Oddish one! It's reasonably discreet for a themed shirt and definitely still wearable for work while still being fun. I placed the order in the first week of May and it was finally ready in the first week of July (so it took about 2 months to create). The sizing isn't exactly ideal for my bf - a bit too tight in the shoulders but good everywhere else. I think if we get another in the future, we'll definitely have to size up!
Apparently US and Europe sales will start soon if you're interested and don't want the hassle of using Tenso!
I fell for another Facebook ad and preordered this bubble tea light for my coworker who loves to drink it. It was supposed to ship in mid June and I was really hoping to get it in time for her birthday, but it didn't arrive until late July. First 10 times I tried the power button, it didn't work but after all that, it seems okay now. Pretty much a novelty item, but cute in concept, I think.
Du Pont Pioneer Sunflower field
There's a sunflower field in Waialua (on the North Shore) that apparently only opens to the public for about 2 weeks annually. I had seen people post photos in the past, but never really investigated further until this year. Coincidentally, the day that I checked was the only day the field was open after my work day was done for a special 2-hour sunset viewing period. Also coincidentally, I had been wearing my Liz Lisa sunflower print OP that day. Bf agreed to go with me and we made our way over. There were SO MANY other people and the sun was SO BRIGHT, even at 18:00. It took us awhile to figure out the lighting since the sunflowers are arranged so they're all facing the same way (the opposite way that's ideal at sunset for lighting), but my bf's camera and his patience really pulled through to get what I think are some really amazing shots! I had such a good time.
Shopping was clearly a highlight this month. I still have a few things that I'm keeping an eye on and a side budget for, but I guess that'll have to wait until August (unless they sell out while I'm waiting and being indecisive!).
And although earlier this year I vowed that I wouldn't be asking other people to help me take photos specifically for social media anymore, I think that these sunflower pictures were really worth it. Any beyond that, I think they will make for great memories even beyond posting on Instagram!
Next month, I'm mostly looking forward to autumn fashion. Even though it'll still be hot as heck here, for some reason, August always triggers the start of fall to me (could be the August --> autumn alliteration, idk it doesn't really make sense but does it have to?), so I definitely want to start busting out the bordeaux pieces that usually sit dormant in my closet for most of the year. If I start wearing them in August, I'll probably have at least 2-3 opportunities total to get some use out of them during the rest of the year without it seeming to repetitive lol.
The sunflower field photos are really gorgeous! I must be blind but I didn't notice you were wearing a sunflower print until I read the text :D
ReplyDeleteThe Jessica Simpson shoes are cool, very similar to Jeffrey Campbell's Foxy-Wood.
You had such a fun and eventful July! Omg
ReplyDeleteShopping: I loved your DreamV Haul, every item lol. How do you like those maxi/midi dresses? They're still trendy but I just have an aversion to long skirts I think lol. The bag andshoes you got from LL look great together, they look good for work too
Outfits: Thank you for posting your work looks, it's super helpful! The hairbows looked really cute there. Were you scared of flashing your stomach in the EatMe OP?
Also the sunflower field is super gorgeous :) Glad you got to go!!
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