Monday, September 22, 2014

Back to School Lookbook: What are you planning on wearing this week?

Happy Back to School Season ya'll! (at least for my fellow UC kids out there!) 
Today, I decided to put together a Back to School Lookbook to get pumped up for a brand new school year. For the past few days, I've been sorting out what clothes to take/ not to take to school. The outfits that I will be showing you guys today are definitely part of the "to take" pile. 
With that being said, here are some of the looks that I've been enjoying recently, and probably will continue to rock at UCSD :)
I hope you enjoy~!

한국 대학들과는 달리 미국의 새 학기는 9월에 시작을 해요~ 어김없이 캠퍼스 기숙사 아파트로 이사갈 준비에 바쁜 나! 어떤 옷을 들고 가야할지, 놔두고 가야할지, 고민 또 고민! 그런 의미에서 준비해본 백투스쿨 아웃핏들! 
꼬우!

MONDAY: Checkmate.




Monday's look is the most casual out of the seven looks that I put together. I mean, trying to look extra fancy on a Monday morning? Ain't no college student got time fo' that. 

This checkered print flannel screams out Fall due to its muted out color scheme. I especially love this flannel because it is made out of a super soft material. Also, due to its flowy fit and toned down color scheme, you can pretty much layer any cardigan or anorak over it and make the outfit more Autumn appropriate.

월요병 걸린 모든 대학생들이여! 월요일은 캐주얼하게 가는게 최고죠? 

캘리포니아에도 가을이 찾아왔어요! 햇빛은 아직 한여름만큼 따갑지만 선선한 바람 때문인지 가을 느낌이 물씬 나는 요즘! 브라운 톤 체크 남방과 어두운 스키니. 캠퍼스에서 만만하게 입기 딱이겠죠?

Checkered Flannel: Urban Outfitters
Dark Wash Skinnies: Forever 21
*Lipstick: MAC - Ravishing

Tuesday: Burgundy On Me.





Tuesday is when you want to make a subtle statement through your outfit. Rocking some bold lips and pants that match them, you're promised to get some compliments today. 

The white top with lace detailing on the front adds the perfect amount of daintiness to the overall look. The color scheme of this look was also derived from the current season. PS. Complement this look by picking up some pumpkin spice latte from your favorite cafe! : >

월요일 보단 마음의 여유가 조금이라도 더 생긴 화요일. 그만큼 아웃핏에 더 투자해봐요!

버건디. 개인적으로 제일 좋아하는 색깔 중 하나! 특히 가을과 제일 어울리는 색깔이죠? 평소에 깔맞춤을 꺼려하는 당신! 이번 가을엔 버건디 립스틱과 버건디 스키니로 가을 분위기를 업 해보는건 어떨까요?

Black Cardigan: Foreign Exchange
White Lace Top: Forever 21
Burgundy Skinnies: Hollister Co.
*Lipstick: Pierre Cardin - Framboise

Wednesday: Bling Red.




Wednesday is definitely the most awkward day of the week. You're already tired from the stresses of Monday and Tuesday, yet the weekend seems like the distant future. I figured that the best way to overcome this "Wednesday depression" is to sport bright lips and your favorite statement jewelry.

To balance the look, I toned downed the rest of my outfit by wearing a plain grey t-shirt tied to the right and dull mint skinnies. 

수요일은 항상 어정쩡한거 같아요. 피곤은 쌓일만큼 쌓인듯 한데 아직 주말은 멀게만 느껴지고... 

이런 우울우울 무드를 업! 시켜줄수있는 레드 립! 그리고 골드 체인 쥬얼리.  화이팅하고 주말을 향해 꼬우꼬우!

Grey T-Shirt: Brandy Melville
Skinnies: Hollister Co.
Gold Triangle Necklace: Thrifted
*Lipstick: MAC - Russian Red

Thursday: Last Long Day.





Thursday is when I tend to gravitate towards the comfier outfits. Getting ready for a presentation? Group project? 

I chose to wear a flowy black long-sleeve top made out of a super soft material along with my favorite mom(?) boyfriend(?) jeans. To prevent the look from being boring, I added some statement jewelry.

목요일은 왠지 편한 옷만 찾게 되더라고요. 밀린 숙제하랴, 프로젝트 준비하랴... 

촉감 짱짱인 가오리 셔츠랑 잠옷보다 편한 보이프렌드 진. 목요일은 심플하게.

Top: Brandy Melville
Mom/Boyfriend Jeans: Kids ZARA
Necklace: Nasty Gal
*Lipstick: ARITAUM Honey Melting Tint - Orange Sherbet

Friday: Lacey Lavender.





Friday's look features one of my favorite tops of all time. TGIF, no? I always make sure I don't have any night classes on Fridays because turn down for what?! (HAHA just kidding, it ain't my scene anyway). However, most likely, I probably will end up going out on a Friday night (whether it be a shopping date with friends or dinner date with a special someone), so might as well wear something cute, right? 

If you've been following my blog or instagram (@sinicalattitudes), you've probably seen me wear the white version of this top multiple times. This look is probably the fanciest one of the seven. 

Due to the delicate and intricate lace detailing on the top, the entire look gives off a luxurious vibe. I often choose to wear this outfit when I feel like showing a little bit of skin without being too scandalous about it ;)

금요일은 아웃핏에 다른 날 보다 조금 더 신경쓰고 싶은 날. 레이스와 깨끗한 흰 스키니로 주말을 맞이해요!

파란 캘리포니아의 하늘 덕분인지 전 파스텔색과 흰바지를 가을에도 자주 입지요 흐흐. 과감한듯 과감하지 않은듯 과감한 레이스 탑. 다들 즐거운 주말~

Lace Top: Urban Outfitters
White Skinnies: Free People
*Lipstick: MAC - Vegas Volt

Saturday: Sunflower Holic.




Cheers to the Weekend! It's finally Saturday. I usually dedicate Saturday as the day to relieve the week's stress. My typical Saturday goes like this: Catching up on sleep, brunch date with my girls, relaxing on the beach, and ending the day with a movie.

Sunflowers are usually a summer icon, but I like them enough to continue to wear them even in the colder months. By throwing this oversized burgundy cardigan over the summery dress, the outfit instantly becomes more Fall appropriate. 

토요일은 일주일동안 쌓인 스트레스 푸는 날.

산뜻한 해바라기 원피스와 넉넉한 버건디 가디건. "오늘 신경 많이 썼네?" 라는 소리 들을법한 룩. 사실상 어느 아웃핏보다 편하지롱!

Hat: Target
Sunflower Dress: Urban Outfitters
Oversized Cardigan: Brandy Melville
*Lipstick: MAC- Ravishing

Sunday: UCSD Spirit Day.





I think most college students would agree that Sunday is the day when you catch up on all the homework that you've procrastinated. Honestly, I'd probably wear this look every single day of the week if it was socially acceptable HAHA. By far the most realistic look out of the seven. 

일요일은 밀린 숙제 하는 날. 공감하시죠? 그런 의미에서 하루종일 도서관에서 썩고 기숙사 돌아가서 바로 KO 할수있는 아웃핏ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 학교 맨투맨에 학교 츄리닝!!!!!

너무 현실적인가요ㅎㅎ?

Crewneck: UCSD Bookstore
Sweatpants: UCSD Bookstore

 


Wow, that was a long blog post! Thank you for bearing with me. 
See ya'll soon!

Best fishes,

Sini.

See more of me on @sinicalattitudes


Friday, September 12, 2014

Back in California

Hey loves! 

Sorry I've been missing from the blog for the last three month-ish. I promised to blog when I was in Korea, but I didn't have too much control over my life throughout my stay there, so I guess I didn't really have the patience to sit down and organize my thoughts. (I know, excuses, excuses.) But to make up for it all, I'm planning on blogging extra often now (at least until school starts), so I can update you guys as much as I can on what I've been up to :)

If you follow me on instagram @sinicalattitudes, you've probably seen most of these pictures already. (Yeap! New instagram account!) 
These are just some random bits that I managed to snap within the last three days-- leaving Korea and settling down here in Oxnard. 

Hope you enjoy!

3달간의 긴 고국 방문을 마치고 드디어 집으로 돌아왔다. 한국에서 지내면서 느낀것도 많고 배운것도 많다. 그리고 무엇보다 하고싶은것들이 너무 너무 많아졌다. 이제 집에와서 마음에 여유도 생겼으니 모두 다 실천으로 옮겨야겠다! 

캘리포니아로 출발! 


Leaving Incheon International Airport...
인천공항 빠이빠이!


Hello, LA! 
하늘에서 내려다본 엘에이! 파릇파릇, 예쁘다!



잉...? 여긴 좀 칙칙하군ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ


First thing I do when I get home: charge my electronics. Yes, I am a by-product of the 21st Century.
집에 들어오자마자 하는 일: 모든 전자제품 충전하기!


Finally home! <3 
내 무거운 짐가방 들고 낑낑...


First thing I see on my desk: a letter from my dear Jane Choi! I am so blessed to have her in my life. Thank you so, so much, Jane 언니! This card is everything. From F. Scott Fitzgerald to your lovely cursive handwriting. You're the bestest! <3
교회 목자 언니에게 온 손편지! 너무 너무 감동이야! :') 사탕해, 언니!


I've been craving In-N-Out since the day I set my foot on Korean soil. 3 month craving, satisfied. 
인앤아웃은 언제나 옳죠? 캘리포니아의 명물! 인앤아웃 수제 버거! 


Macarons always put me in a better mood. Satisfying my sweet-tooth!
맛있는 점심을 먹었으면 달달한게 땡기는 법! 여자는 디저트 배가 따로있다던데... 사실인듯!


On my way back home, I picked up this candle up from Target! The one that I got is called Pomelo Lime and it's part of the Fragranced Soy Candle collection. It's honestly one of the best smelling things to me; plus, it comes in a cute little mint/seafoam colored mason jar (looking-thing...it's actually closer to a mug lol)! 
I love everything about the "impulse buy of the day." I should get that hashtag going. #ibod. YAAS.
밥먹고, 디저트먹고, 집에 오는길에 타겟 들려서 사온 초! 상큼하면서도 은은한 향이 나는 포멜로 라임 캔들. 너무 좋다. 행복해 :)



See you all real soon.

Best fishes,
Sini.