mini skorts for the win!

in the last month or two i went on a little mini skort shopping spree and added not just one, but a couple to my closet! 🙈 my go-to length for skirts is usually midi as it’s just more comfortable to me length wise, and it’s stress-free (never thought i’d use that to describe a skirt but here we are) in terms of not having to worry when i sit down etc., however, this is where the skort part comes in. while the skort is a thin/nothing substantial, it serves its purpose. i’m on the hunt for a white one for summer but i do like how they style for winter with some knee high boots and layered with a coat or trench #soclassy. here, i chose a blazer! i can’t wait to style these in the spring with simple strappy sandals or even casually with sneaks!

side ramblings: news flash, i’m still not over Lovely Runner. it was SO. GOOD. it’s one of those k-dramas you watch that you immediately feel sad that it’s over. so i re-watched it again, ofc. and ontop of that, the huge news is i’m going to KOREA soon! i was feeling a little something in January — like i didn’t want to be here, so to cure the blues, i booked a trip to korea! 😆 even though i was there last summer, i’m going with a whole newfound love and lens while i’m in my #kdramaERA! i’m so excited!!! i’ll also catch the cherry blossoms which has been on my bucket list.

currently watching: Record of Youth

currently on my playlist: sudden shower by Byeon Woo-Seok (still on repeat 😁)

top | Abercrombie + Fitch sweetheart mesh bodysuit (old) — sleeveless // love the one shoulder
blazer | Abercrombie + Fitch classic suiting blazer in cream (sized down to XS)
skort | Abercrombie + Fitch the scarlett mini skort in brown plaid (size S)
shoes | Sam Edelman uma knee high boots in black suede (old) — similar and newer style & avail in wide valf
bag | Loewe puzzle bag in sand grained calfskin (size small, the one i have has the older stitching that is inverted and i really prefer this look over the new style!! not sure why the changed it!!) — same but newer stitching // amazing Quince dupe for $140! // also comes in a REALLY adorable mini size i also debated too!
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil — similar but a huggie style! // similar by Quince
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver
rings | gorjana diamond row ring in 14K gold // gorjana diamond stacking ring in 14K gold

until next time,
JD

photo credit: @janeyunphoto

hello, spring!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! whooo here we are.. hopefully on the other side of TX winter storms… but now worrying about hurricane season. it’s always something! i’m a little late on this post but i thought it would be fun to style a hoodie dress! i've always like the look of a hoodie under a blazer combo so when i saw this sweater dress i thought it’d be fun to style it under a coat for a dressy outing but ALSO, it can be styled casually like sporty spice!

to style this sweater hoodie dress casually, pair it with some white sneakers and a belt bag to make it fun. this one adds additional texture with the sherpa! for hair, i’d put it up in a high ponytail and aviator sunglasses. to style it for a night out, trade out the sneakers for some knee high suede boots (again, more texture adds dimension!) and layer it under a jacket with hoodie out! also trade out the belt bag for something more elevated like a leather bag.

i have always wanted photos infront of “Austin” and lucky me, @janeyunphoto agreed and made it happen (she’s great!) despite all the construction going around there with the Blanton Museum.

option 1 // casual style/sporty spice with white sneaks & sherpa belt bag for added texture!

side ramblings: UM, so much. first, i think the universe nudged me pretty hard to stop talking about launching my styling business and to actually do it. the time is now, right?! thanks universe! haha. i turned in a couple of “deliverables” over to my first two clients and it’s been a process. coming up with tools and workflow processes (while over-thinking it all, the INFJ in me). nonetheless, i found myself looking forward to it — i’ve missed it. second, home improvement projects have commenced (i’m telling you, it’s something to do with spring that makes you want to get back to work!). team daddy & i changed out the dining room light and in the process of replacing hallway and bedroom lights to recessed lighting! lastly, some #hellyes collaborations opened up with

@Sézane — french clothing brand, i LOVE everything and choosing an item made me miss paris so much! i picked out the Asianne dress! it’s a pretty blue floral dress and looking forward to styling it two ways. i’m all about the versatility!
@DavinesNorthAmerica — hair product company known for sustainability. they sent me one of the biggest PR packages i’ve received in a while!! here are a couple of hair care products they sent me to try (the whole box smells so divine!):
- OI shampoo & conditioner — contains roucou oil for soft and voluminous hair! it’s one of their bestsellers and i’m excited to try it. i think the oil will help with frizz and overall health & body
- natural tech well-being shampoo & conditioner — a gently daily shampoo and conditioner for healthy hair
- natural tech calming shampoo — for irritated scalp (me!)
- medium hold hairspray — it’s almost like they knew i was about to run out of the one i was using! can’t wait to try this one
- invisible dry shampoo spray — absorbs oil and refreshes the hair

currently on my playlist: all for nothing (i’m so in love) by Lauv

currently reading: the unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren! i also finished black cake by Charmaine Wilkerson since the last blog post and it was so good. reminded me of real hardships our parents faced back then. in my 30’s i have an even greater appreciation for what my parents went through. it’s funny i planned on documenting their life story and this book was yet another gentle nudge by the universe to DO IT!