Fashion Friday: Style Icons: Chloe Lukasiak

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If you're familiar with my blog or follow me on social media, you probably know I'm a dance fan. I love to watch dance. This summer, the only TV shows I've watched are dance ones, whether it be So You Think You Can Dance, World of Dance, So Sharp, or Dance Moms. This week and last week on DM, one of the original cast members, Chloe Lukasiak returned! Chloe's always been one of my faves on the show, so I was excited to see her dance again. In honor of her return to TV, I decided to feature her in a style icons post.

It may be weird to think someone six years younger than me is one of my style icons, but she really doesn't seem that young in terms of her outfits and wardrobe. She's got great style and is able to look super cute even with simple pieces. I wish I had such fashionable outfits at that age. Here are some of my favorite outfits she's worn in the past year or so:


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This is such a chic and simple look; I love it. It's so easy to put together, which I love. I absolutely adore the backless top with the bow tied at the bottom. It's so cute. The dark distressed denim keeps it casual while the black heeled sandals keep it playful and a little dressy without going over the top.


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Here's another chic yet simple look from Chloe. Those shoes are probably the same ones from the outfit above, which is totally fine. That's why I have shoes like those. They go with so many pieces and look great. I especially like the satiny olive peplum top. The material and ruffled peplum of the top definitely add some texture and flair to this outfit. The light wash denim is a nice choice to brighten up the outfit as well but keep it simple.


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Red dress and red lip: what a classic look! Chloe's definitely giving me some classic Marilyn Monroe vibes here. The halter top and flared skirt of the dress give me figure skating vibes, which I love. The heels have some cool cutout details going on, which is nice considering the solid dress.


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I love how Chloe played with softer colors here. The button-up bell sleeve blouse looks fabulous with the mauve skirt. The skirt looks like it's suede or velvet, which adds some nice texture the outfit. I can't get a good look at Chloe's earrings, but statement earrings were definitely a good choice for this ensemble since everything's solid.


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I love how so many styles meet come together in this outfit without going overboard or looking weird. The namaste graphic tee brings a casual, streetstyle, grungy style while the culottes and heels bring some trendy chic elements. The high-waisted culottes create a nice silhouette and overall look, and the nude shoes make sure the combination of styles isn't overdone.


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I had to include the front and back of this outfit because look how cute the hidden details are with this matching set! I absolutely love it! The whole shorts/short skirt under a maxi skirt with a big slit to reveal what's underneath seems like an odd idea, but I love it. It allows for coverage while still staying cool in warm/hot temperatures. And let's just talk about how adorable the bows on the back of the top are. Definitely gives me Kate Spade vibes.

The front of the outfit makes me think chic, fierce, and stylish while the back definitely screams princess vibes to me. How cool is it that one outfit can do that!

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This desperately makes me wish I could pull off overalls because look how cute this ensemble is! (I've tried to wear overalls, but I'd have to get some custom made or tailored ones since my waist size does not correspond with the size of my legs.) I never thought of pairing an off-the-shoulder top with overalls, but it looks great here! The striped top adds some flair to the denim, and the vibrant, white sneakers bring everything together. I just can't get over how cute this is.



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For someone who wasn't even alive in the 90s, Chloe sure knows how to pull of a 90s-inspired outfit! (I just made myself feel old there.) The choker and heels with the fuzzy strap on them definitely scream 90s, and the black crop top paired with the dark red pants and black leather jacket remind me of Grease a little bit. It's like Clueless meets Grease in 2016-2017.


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This is definitely a different look for Chloe, but I like it. It's definitely one of those outfits that make her look older than she is, but I don't mind it. I like the grungy vibes from the choker, dark lip, and distressed denim jacket. The pink slip cami with the black lace is super cute and adds some color, contrast, and girly vibes to the otherwise dark outfit. I can definitely see all the trends Chloe decided to wear, and it's nice to see her wear something different.


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My favorite part of this outfit has to be the floral embroidered kimono/duster. It's super cute with the floral details at the back, and I love how it adds to the lengths Chloe played with in this outfit. The light wash jeans add some contrast and a light element to the outfit, and the rolled hems show off the ankle boots perfectly. I feel like this outfit came right off a mannequin.


Which of Chloe's looks did you like best?

Fashion Friday: OOTD: Mid-Summer Mix

I actually went out last month more than I thought I would, which was a pleasant surprise since I've always spent most of my summers at home everyday. July is definitely one of the hotter months of summer, and I had a mix of occasions to go out for last month, so I got to play around with my outfits and express different vibes depending on what I was doing that day. Here's my mid-summer mix of outfits from July:


July 1, 2017

BP by Nordstrom backpack | Striped embroidered floral tank from  BDG American Eagle | high-waisted shorts from Urban Outfitters | marble sunglasses from Express | Mad Love slip-on sandals from Target
The first of the month was a pretty jam-packed day. I had to get up and leave the house earlier than normal because my mom's plans began pretty early. After she was done with the class she had to take for work, we got to relax for the rest of the day and shop till we dropped. 

It was pretty hot and very sunny this day, and I knew we'd be shopping, walking around a lot, so I wanted to be comfy. I love the tank I wore because florals and stripes are a great combo, and I adore the embroidered flowers on it. I tied the tank at the front because that's how it was at the store when I saw it and thought it was super cute. Plus, it looks better that way. I also love those sandals because they're super comfy and cushiony, making them perfect even for days full of walking. 

July 8, 2017

Caution to the Wind choker cutout tee from TJ Maxx | BDG high-waisted shorts from Urban Outfitters | Mad Love sandals from Target | Steve Madden purse from Marshalls
I didn't really know what my family's plans were for this day other than my mom needing to go to the dentist. I didn't think we'd do too much ― which I was right about ― so I kept it pretty simple and casual.

I really like the choker cutout tee but wasn't sure what the best bottoms to wear it with were. I tried on a few and thought the shorts in the light wash went best. But then I didn't know if the shirt would look better tied at the front like the striped tank I wore on July 1. I guess I figured it looked better normal. I didn't really know what shoes I wanted to wear, so I just went with those sandals because they're comfy and don't not match. Also I didn't know what purse I wanted to use. I wasn't sure what color with go best with the shirt, since that's the focal point of the outfit. 

Overall, I'm not crazy about this outfit and probably won't wear this combo again. In fact, I don't think I can because I washed that shirt and it shrunk even though I didn't put it in the dryer. Weird. I'm not too upset about it, though, because it was only $8. And after wearing it once and struggling to find out what to wear and pair it with, I'm not too upset about it.

July 15, 2017

Zara baseball hat | Kendra Scott necklace | Forever 21 tank | H&M high-waisted shorts
I went to finally move out of my apartment at school on this day, so I just kept it plain and simple again. I knew I'd be moving a lot that day in terms of physical activity, so I'd be sweating and needed to move easily. So I opted for this comfy pink tank and stretchy black shorts. The shorts are made out of a good amount of spandex so they stretch and aren't confining like other ones can be. My hat says "THE FUTURE IS PINK," which I wanted to wear because I hadn't worn it yet since getting it.


July 17, 2017

Garage choker cutout dress | Express marble sunglasses | Steve Madden purse from Marshalls | white Converse
I did not expect to leave my house this day but for some reason my mom wanted me to come with her to Chicago for her doctor's appointments. So I did. I knew if I was coming with, we'd for sure go shopping downtown, and it wasn't me seeing the doctor, so I opted for this choker cutout dress. It was warm but not hot that day in the city, so wearing sleeves wasn't a problem. When I usually go downtown in the summer, I don't normally wear sandals because of the walking (even though I've now walked farther/more in sandals in the city). Plus, I thought my white Converse went really well with this dress. Overall, I really love this outfit because it's trendy and a little bit urban.


July 21, 2017

Urban Outfitters velvet choker | Sienna Sky floral jumpsuit from Marshalls | Mossimo sandals from Target | Steve Madden purse from Marshalls

I definitely didn't like wearing this jumpsuit all day. I went out starting around 10 or 11 AM this day because I had an eye doctor appointment, but since my family was going out for dinner at a Brazilian steakhouse later that night, my mom just wanted me to wear whatever I was going to wear for dinner all day.

It's not that this jumpsuit was a struggle to take off when trying on clothes or going to the bathroom later in the day when we went to the mall. It's that we went to an outdoor mall on a hot, sunny day, and I was wearing a black jumpsuit. I was sweating much more than I would've liked considering my outfit. Since it's a jumpsuit and not a romper, my legs were really hot. But it's fine. I survived.

Thankfully, I don't think the jumpsuit is too dressy but not too casual, so it worked for during the night and at dinner. The only thing I would've liked to change for the day to night transition is my shoes, but I didn't have nicer shoes to go with this other than heels. If I had some, I would've liked to wear some heeled sandals or like summer booties with the cutouts.


July 30, 2017

Forever 21 dress | Francesca's bag
I decided to wear this dress because we were going to church that day, and when we go to church on Sundays, I like to dress up, especially in the summertime. I didn't know we'd be going anywhere after, but we did. Luckily, this dress wasn't too fancy or anything, and I wore comfy sandals. 

When I go to church on Sundays (sometimes we go on Saturday evenings), we don't usually go anywhere after except maybe a restaurant to eat, so I don't like to bring big purses because I don't need to bring much. Although I do make sure to bring my card and money just in case we do. Thankfully, I can usually fit everything I need in a smaller purse. I just like bigger purses because I can fit a water bottle in them.



What have you worn to beat the summer heat? Which outfit(s) did you like best?





My July Favorites

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This is the start of my monthly blog series featuring my favorite things from that month. I got the idea from Dance Moms' Chloe Lukasiak, who's made YouTube videos where she shares her favorite things from that month.

It's pretty simple and easy, plus it's fun and a bit different from my other blog posts. So in these monthly blog posts, I'm just going to talk about and show up to 10 things I discovered or was really into that month. What I like about this blog series is there's a wide range of things I could share, from books to movies to clothes or even food. So here are my July 2017 favorites:

Love Her Wild by Atticus

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I first discovered this book when the non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms (if you're a frequent reader of my blog, you've probably seen its name a bunch of times already) tweeted about the book and how for every pre-order of it, $1 would be donated to TWLOHA. I'd never heard of the book or its author before, but I always check out the books that donate to TWLOHA.

So I looked it up on Amazon and was interested right away. I'm not super into poetry, but I do enjoy it. And I was especially intrigued by Love Her Wild. I pre-ordered it and got it on the release day. I started reading it the day of. Since it's a poetry book, it's easy to read quickly, but it's so good, the words and so beautiful, and I loved it so much that I didn't want to devour it and read it all in one day. So I took my time with it, really trying to savor the words.

The book is actually divided into three sections: love, her, and wild. What a clever idea considering the book title! I adored the way the book was divided and really loved quite a few poems from each section. I kind of want to buy another copy to highlight, bookmark, and write all over so I can easily find my favorite poems and stuff.