SUMMER FASHION LOOKBOOK W/ LOOKEMS

A compilation of some easy summer outfits that beat the heat. Black is in every season!
Click here to watch the video! (sometimes the embedded screen is iffy...)

Let me know what you guys think Check out Emily's blog here!

xo, Dahye

Simple in Soho

White tank top, ZARA____Vest, ZARA____shorts, Levi's____shoes, Aldo____Bag, Goyard____Sunglasses, Karen Walker 'super duper'

Photos by Emily

Here's a simple and effortless outfit I wore while shopping in Soho last week. To avoid the crowds, we went during a random day of the week and it was nice to be able to walk the sidewalks without hitting everyone with my bag. And I also spotted one of my favorite models, Liu Wen. yes, THE LIU WEN. She was walking past me really fast, but I wouldn't miss recognizing that face. I said hi to her, but she was on the phone, and seemed in a rush, so I didn't even ask for a picture. :/

Another random sighting was Leandra Medine's (man repeller) sister. They really do look so similar, I know it had to be her! Didn't say hi though... haha

#onlyinnewyork

xo,

Dahye

East Village, NYC

Top, Zara____Shorts, Thrifted____Shoes, H&M____Bag, Goyard____Watch, Chanel____Sunglasses, Karen Walker

Photos by Sarah

So, that's what they mean by a 'New York minute.' What started out as a plan to stay a few days, ended up being a full ten days in NYC. 

I think a few bullet points are enough to sum up my visit:

- daily macchiato at Stumptown coffee roasters (the best EVER)

- literally went to every zara in manhattan

- discovered Williamsburg and its hipster reincarnation

- i am officially, unofficially a pro at finding free wifi spots

- running in and out of ktown a minimum four times a day

- the blisters on my feet show evidence of how much I walked 

But the best part of this trip was being able to stay with my friends at their own pad. It's no MTV cribs material, but they do have a sick ass view of the Empire state building from the balcony. (It is such a joy to wake up and fall asleep to that view everyday.) I feel so lucky to have a group of genuine friends I can discover the city with, and I feel as if our journey towards being a wanna-be 'Sex and the City' crew has just begun. 

On the day I took these pictures, I was with Sarah, who is a friend I have not seen in person in three years! She studies in new york now, and it's crazy to think we met in the most suburban part of the country. Through the years, I was so happy to see that she has not changed a bit, except that now she is prettier and even more fashionable. We spent a whole day, starting with brunch at Buvette, shopping in Soho (with our eyes), and catching up on everything. It's funny because we both feel as if living in a big city kind of changes the way you think, and going back to the suburbs is something we never want to do. 

As of now, I am back at my parents' house. I am resting my feet, and blogging to my heart's desire. Plus, I really do not want to go outside and deal with this humidity. 

Hope you are all doing well, and as always, thank you so much for stopping by. <3

xo, 

Dahye

p.s. check out my NYC vlog===> http://youtu.be/LMvXg7cStAw

NYC OOTD + VLOG w/ LOOKEMS

Latest vlog from my trip to New York! I literally walked soooooooo much, my feet look miserably abused. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. <3

Check out Emily's blog ==> http://www.lookems.blogspot.com

xo, Dahye

La Montrealaise Atelier

La Montrealaise Atelier sweatshirt

Sweatshirt, La Montrealaise Atelier from Simons____Skirt, American Apparel____Boots, Banana Republic____knee high socks, American apparel____Bag, Kate Spade____Clear umbrella, Target

Photos by Samia

After a year of living in Montreal, I think it's safe to say that I'm pretty adjusted and can call myself a Montrealer. (or Montrealaise in french) so obviously, I needed to get a sweatshirt proclaiming that.

I took these pictures on my last day in Montreal before leaving for New York. As you can see, the weather is extremely bipolar, and it decided to rain on us during the shoot. But nothing can stop bloggers, right? We were literally in the rain, trying to keep our skirts down from the wind, all the whilst ignoring the confused the looks we got from people passing by. (I'm used to that by now) Yes, the winter is horrid and the politics may be skewed, but I still love Montreal's vibrancy. I think it is this year that I fully grasped the meaning behind the saying time flies. I know this summer is going to disappear in a snap, so I'm going to try my best to be super productive (blog wise) and super lazy (everything else wise). 

Like I said, I'm currently at a coffee shop on Sixth Avenue writing this post. I'm seated right next to the window, watching the continuous flow of people walking fast to wherever their day needs them to be. Despite the weird sewage smells, the constant blare of sirens, and the herds of tourists who block the sidewalk, I fall more in love with this city with each visit. Keep an eye peeled for my outfit posts!

Hope everyone is well, and having a good day! Now, let me finish this macchiato. 

xo, Dahye