Time Capsule

        On June 14th I officially graduated from University, and as a gift and a way to celebrate, my mom and I went on a trip to New York City. We had an amazing time, stuffed ourselves with incredible food, and did some serious second hand shopping. The first time I went to NYC I thrifted my heart away, and this trip I made sure to do the same. Did I bring an empty suitcase in order to ensure I would be able to bring home all my new purchases? Absolutely. 

        This outfit is featuring two new pieces I found, this graphic t and sunglasses, both from the second hand store Crossroads Trading on W 26th Street. I cannot find the brand of this t-shirt, because the tag is just Next Level which is a custom apparel brand so not much help there. But I love this graphic design, it reminds me of a badass tattoo that I would probably get. These micro sunglasses were a last minute grab right before I hit the cashier and I have no regrets. Now I just need to actually buy some contact lens so I can wear them without being blind. But alas.

T-Shirt: Thrifted

Jeans: Lees Jeans

Sneakers: Vans Old Skools

Belt: Topshop

Sunglasses: Thrifted

New York Haul Look 4.

        And here we have our fourth and final New York Haul look. I am honestly quite sad about that this is over, but it is also exciting because now I can bring in some new and exciting content. I decided to make this look the final one because it was a good mix of the last two- with the hoop mini skirt and the striped crop top (which by the way I have been wearing nonstop- definitely a favourite of the month). I now realize that this is a truly "Urban Outfitters" outfit because everything but the shoes are from it! Oops, oh well, they all look great together which makes sense. Everyday I'm realizing more and more that these Vans literally go with any look, and now understand why every fashion and beauty blogger has them.This wicked shiny moto jacket is a mix between pleather/PU/fake reptile, and I absolutely adore it. It is a statement piece that amps up any look, and I realize now that it really resembles Jenn Im's Truck Along Crop Jacket from her clothing brand Eggie- which was a total coincidence and I still really want to cop some things from her website but I haven't had the chance yet! 

Jacket: Urban Outfitters

Crop top: Urban Outfitters

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Sneakers: Vans

New York Haul Look 3.

        What I like most about this look is that it's so outside my norm. My sister found this lovely blouse for me from Buffalo Exchange, and I absolutely fell in love with it. I've never seen a blouse like it, and it adds such a unique twist to an otherwise "basic" piece- the white blouse. The skirt was a lucky find at Urban Outfitters. Just like the outlined profile on the blouse's buttons, the metal hoop on this black mini skirt makes it that much more interesting, and upgrades the look to something a bit more.. provocative? 

        This blouse and skirt combo reminds my mother and I what she used to wear in the 80's when she was attending Emily Carr University (a bit before I came along). I can't wait to style these two pieces with more from my closet. These two pieces make me think of what Chriselle Lim always advises, about finding updated looks with unique twists to otherwise classics to elevate your style. And considering Chriselle Lim is a fashion and business genius, I will definitely take her word for it. 

Blouse: Thrifted

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Mules: Browns

New York Haul Look 2.

Song of the day: Lost in Your Light by Dua Lipa

        Here is my second look for my New York Haul and I'm obsessed. I honestly feel like the English singer Dua Lipa, which is never ever a bad thing (specifically her Lost in Your Light music video- check it out, link at the top of this post). I got the top from an Urban Outfitters, and I got this Nike windbreaker from the thrift store Buffalo Exchange. Threw on my Steve Madden platform sneakers I got in New York as well and called it a day. 

        I love how the red from the crop top plays with the red Nike logo, I think it adds subtle cohesiveness to this overall chill, casual sporty street style look.