05 June 2014

Casually Chillin'

Just a quick outfit post here to let you guys know that I'm still alive! (Though it sure might have been the opposite even though I'm just barely two weeks in as a third-year college student-- whoa, time flies by so fast!!)

When the rain falls, it seems to throw a blanket of laziness on people too, doesn't it? That's pretty much what I felt last Saturday, when it was pouring in the afternoon. I usually plan my weekend outfits ahead, but the weather was too gloomy for my original idea. Actually, my goal for that day really was to wear my new Birks (from my Seoul haul) for the first time. So I took it from there, and eventually ended up with this. I have a tendency to go on extremes when it comes to what I wear-- either I really dress up, or really dress down. Well, lazy dressing usually equates to slouchy clothing in my head. In fact, I was so lazy that I just decided to wear the cardigan that I also wore the previous day. (That's not really a fashion no-no, is it? I see it as a cover-up only anyway.)

Nothing much has happened during the past days, except from the fact that, for tonight, I get to take a breather from the intense classes. Also, I've created a Tumblr account! I've missed writing (not this kind of writing, but the creative kind), so that's where I'll be dumping my poetic attempts. Aside from that, you'll actually find out a lot about me just by looking at my posts there! I'm a bit of a fangirl myself, so that side of mine will be reflected there a lot. There's not much there yet though because I just started out. But feel free to follow me!

Also, I just watched Maleficent today. To be honest, the storyline seemed a bit anticlimactic to me. But being the stylephile that I am, I can't help but marvel at Ms. Angelina Jolie's costumes in the movie!! Especially that. catsuit. Talk about fierce!!

And because I'm incredibly smooth with transitions, here's a sidenote on the photos: Used Adobe Lightroom for the first-time in processing these photos! I used to use Photoshop, but man, Lr is so much easier and faster!! You might notice that I've also added watermarks on the photos. I discovered that Lr can do that automatically so I decided to give it a shot!









Cardigan: Aeropostale || Tank top: Uniqlo || Shorts & necklace: Forever 21
Midi rings: Aldo Accessories || Watch: Casio
Sandals: Birkenstock (Rio style) || Nails: L'Oreal (Club Prive color)

Can I also share how proud I am of actually maintaining my manicure properly for more than a week??? I love the shade of my nail polish! (It's brighter in reality.) I bought it for myself, so it's about time that I used it again. 

Before I wrap this post up, I'd like to share some realizations I had while looking at these photos: (1) I clearly do not know how to model from H2T; I need tips from Tyra lol. (2) Perhaps I need to inject more color into my wardrobe???

Anyway, so that's it for this post! Please be sweethearts and leave some comments below, would love to hear from you guys! Will try to get back to y'all as soon as I can. Also, follow me on GFC, Bloglovin, Instagram and Lookbook!

x Erika Rosales

PS: Thinking of giving my blog a revamp sometime! Also, I still have to post about the Lee PhFW show haha! Please bear with me and my backlogs in the future.

53 comments:

  1. great outfit, the birkenstocks are awesome! i say you can never have enough black,white and grey hahah xo

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  2. Great outfit. I absolutely love those shorts!
    Kelsi
    messybits01.blogspot.com

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  3. What a cute outfit! Love those polkadot shorts, they're so adorable :) x
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  4. I'm two seconds away from jumping on the Birkenstock trend. I like how you styled them girly with the polka dots. Nice look Erika!

    Briana
    herringboneheroine.com

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    1. Thanks Briana! Come over to the dark side, you won't regret it, haha!

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  5. You have an amazing style! I love it (:

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  6. So beautiful, perfect outfit!

    Check out my blog: http://bangingfashion.blogspot.pt/, I hope you like it!

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  7. Such a lovely look! ♡´・á´—・`♡
    Thank you for your nice comment on my blog! Following you on GFC now! I hope you will do the same dear~
    Keep in touch! ♡

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  8. this is a lovely outfit!
    I speacially like the sandals. So cool (:

    Alina à la Mode Blog

    Btw, thanks for following, i followed you back (:

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  9. You've done a nice photo processing here. :)

    Style and Glow

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    1. Oh thank you! Was just experimenting with Lightroom ahaha

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  10. Thanks for stopping by. Followed you on GFC [No 69]
    Hope you do the same!

    X
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  11. Love the shorts and your shoes! Great outfit!!

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  12. This is a perfect outfit for a hot summer day!

    And thank you for your pleasant comment on my blog! I checked your blog and I like it <3 Of this cause I would like to follow you on gfc and/or bloglovin. It would be great if you come again to my blog to follow me – then I will follow you immediately back.

    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena

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    1. Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Rena!!

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  13. I really really REALLY love your sandals!! ugh :(((( let`s keep in touch, dear! hope we could be friends ♥

    new post!
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    1. Thank you, Jia! Of course, I'd love to! xx

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  14. Such a cute outfit, nails and accessories <3 xoxo
    Fashion Phases

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  15. I like the sandal :) Nice outfit!

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  16. Great outfit you look stunning.
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  17. I really really REALLY love your sandals!!

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  18. Lovely outfit! I like the polka dots shorts.
    kiss

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  19. I'm following you back doll! Let me know if you like to follow on socials.

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  20. lovely :)

    Emery

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  21. You look so comfortable :)

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  22. I feel you girl, on rainy days all I want to do is lay around and do nothing. Love your polka-dot skirt, lol I need some tips from Tyra on how to smize. I also use adobe photoshop maybe ill try adobe lightroom.
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    1. Right?? Glad to find a kindred soul!! Lr is great, you should consider using it! :)

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  23. hii Erika,
    i really so impressed from outfit,
    you are looking so gorgeous.............
    Fashion Mart

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  24. I love how chilled out yet dressy and edgy this look is! So perfect.
    BEKARTI

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