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(Red)y

Outfit January 28, 2017

Growing up, I've always loved Chinese New Year; being able to meet with family, feast, laugh and pocket some of those iconic red envelopes warms my heart. You best believe that homegirl is so "red"y. (Ha. See what I did there.) But for me the best part was being able to pick out a new outfit to celebrate the first day of the new year in.

In retrospect, some years I look like I stepped straight out of wonk-town with some *seriously* mismatched pieces that I convinced my eight-year-old-self to pull off and other years seem like I was playing an extreme game of "Let's see how many shades of red I can layer on!". I'd say one (at most), but apparently, fetus me would agree to disagree. Yes, I have pictures. No, I will not show them. I want you guys to think I'm cool, okay. But the MVP really goes to my parents for agreeing to buy me those unexplainable decal tees and being able to step out with me looking like a total style-wreck.

And despite all that, there will always be a part of me that will never let go of the lionhearted, bold and eccentric fashion statements I made as a toddler. So fast-forward a few years and I'd like to say that my style has matured just as I have. I would love to say that, I really do, but I can't. Exhibit A? The fuzzy red sweater. BUT MOM, I LOVE IT. PLEASE. I CAN PULL IT OFF. SEE.

Eat! Smile! Have a happy Chinese New Year and Gung Hei Fat Choi!

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& Daisies

Outfit January 06, 2017

Call me strange (which isn't anything new, really) but I've always had a strong liking for flowers. This may have stemmed from (no pun intended) a lack of flowers when I grew up; as the pollution so graciously choked out the life from practically anything. The seemingly endless colours and textures that spawn from flora and fauna -- there's always something so visually enticing and powerful about them; the way each flower seems to have a story.

*inserts dramatic sentence break for effect*

Like us.

But in all seriousness, I've always perceived an individual's growth, the physical and the internal, as a flower. Life is about growing and flourishing through the thorns. It's about discovering the hue of red, blue or purple that is perfect for you. It's about blossoming petals as much as wilting petals. Yet, in it's core, it's also about learning to stand tall through the rain, the snow, and the sun.

Wishing you all the happiest of years, and I have a feeling 2017 will be a good one.

ps. low-key feeling like a flight attendant in this bandana, but all is well because I DIG IT.

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The Little Black Bag

Outfit August 27, 2016

Some girls have their staple black pumps. Some girls have their little black dresses. But I have my little black bag and saying that I'm in love would probably be an understatement. But what's a little black bag you may ask? I guess it works along with the same concept of the little black dress-- except it's a bag. Original. I know.

I picked up this little staple of a purse when I went back to the motherland during Spring Break. I saw it at a little local store and I had been looking for a black back-pack for those casual days. It came out to be around $4 (I KNOW I KNOW.) and it's versatile color, spacious interior and size gradually became the bag that for my hand gravitated to each time. There's something about a tiny back-pack that really cleans up a look. I still don't know what it is yet. I just love how the black it gives off the perfect amount of class but the back-pack itself calls for a relaxed look.

Once again, homegirl is back at it again with her personal uniform: slap on a pair of jeans with a top (preferably striped, of course.) and slide into those Birkenstocks. I've been really liking mock-neck tops lately. In a sense, I guess that's me attempting to put myself out there and step out of my comfort zone. But I'm glad that I did, it calls for a nice but subtle statement. Plus, it's a nice change from a regular 'ol top.

Also, can we talk about how Parisian this outfit looks right now? Hey, I've never been to Paris before (*coughHINT* *coughMOMDAD*) so this is close enough and I LOVE IT. - A

6ixty8ight top // Hollister jeans // Miniso back-pack // Birkenstock shoes // Walmart + Nordstrom Rack accessories

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Back-To-School essentials + GIVEAWAY

Outfit August 20, 2016

If there's one thing I know, high school is definitely nothing like High School Musical. It's a lie. But hey, one can still dream. And when the first day of school starts to roll around the corner (or for some of us who've already started school-- myself included), we all know that preparing for school is basically the equivalent to preparing yourself for war. The battlefield that is school can be the worse place to be for 7+ hours if you're not well supplied. So today, I am blessing you all with my top three tips and back-to-school essentials. I haven't managed to fully embarrass myself at school just yet, so that goes to show how well it's working. Maybe?

(psst. A little birdie told me that you should stay tuned to the end of the post for a giveaway.)

tip 1: Hydrate yourself. Always. And as if no ones told you enough, your body needs the H2O to keep your systems working and flushed. But if plain water isn't for you because yes, I know, it can get boring. Sometimes, if I'm feeling fancy, I'll drop in a few slices of lemon for a citrusy twist. Also, that's bonus points for getting that Vitamin C in your day. So go get yourself some agua. Plus, those extra trips to the bathroom call for extra out-of-classroom time to stretch those legs out. You'll thank me.

tip 2: The rate at which Altoids are consumed is exponentially greater when you're at school. That's a fact. And overtime, those tins will collect and pile and you've got literally no idea on what to do with them. But I DO: reuse your empty Altoid tin as an emergency kit to keep yourself equipped with miscellaneous items for those oh shi* moments! Someone needs a band-aid for a stupid paper-cut? I got you. Awkward clothing situation? I've got boob-tape. Lost your 128301748th bobby pin? Have another one.

Last but not least, tip 3: You've all heard that story of how that one unfortunate kid dropped their phone and dented one of their lovely corners or shattered their entire phone screen because their case wasn't protective enough. But fear not.

A protective AND lightweight case keeps the cracks away. And mine is from totallee! I'm someone who loves to showcase the classic and sleek design of my iPhone whilst searching for some sort of protection incase of minor drops. I don't trust myself with no case at all, so something that looks like it's got no case is my cup of tea. Which is why the Spy from totallee is my favorite. So incredibly slim, lightweight and not to mention minimal-- perfect. But totallee, know for their slim and chic cases, also carries two other styles, each with different levels of protection: the Doberman and the Scarf. You can check them out online here!Today, I've partnered up with totallee today to bring one lucky winner a free phone case! All you have to do is follow both of us on Instagram (@a.flair and @totalleecase) and tag 2-3 friends in the comments of this post. Then that's it, you're in! Easy as drinking water. The giveaway will end on September 3rd, so please-- spread the word and cross your fingers!

But, "School" backwards is "loochs" and to be honest, neither of them make sense? -A

Old Navy denim jacket // H&M shorts // Charlotte Russe oxfords // Fjallraven Kanken backpack // totallee phone case

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I am.

personal August 07, 2016

8.7.16 //
I am my
mistakes.
I am my
past.
I am my
misfortunes
& I am my
tears once shed.

But.

I am also my achievements.
I am also my future.
I am the perspective I've chosen to take
and the lessons I've learned.

And those come together,
coursing through the muscles of my cheek,
to pull the edges of my lips
apart & upright.

And I smile knowing that I've come so far. -A

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