I first knew of Olivia when she made her Disney debut on Bizaarvark, but I wasn't interested in that show, so I first got to witness her talent as Nini in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. I remember when I found out she's Filipino, and I instantly became a fan. As much as I've enjoyed her performances as Nini, I've enjoyed her music even more. It wasn't until "drivers license" came out until I finally started listening to music on repeat that wasn't Taron Egerton or Aaron Tveit. So major props to her. Haha.
Now she's releasing her first album, Sour, today, and I can't wait to hear all of the songs. I've loved all of her singles so far. So in celebration of Sour, I'm featuring my fellow Filipina-American in this week's Fashion Friday as a style icon.
I normally go through someone's Instagram to find a bunch of outfits to feature, but Olivia recently restarted her feed, so I didn't have a lot to choose from. I did like a lot of stuff she's worn recently, though, which helped!
I remember when I first watched this music video. My brain went "All I want is that dress." I obviously love the pink. Bright hot pinks are my favorite, and I love the tulle. It all stands out really well in what I assume is the Utah wilderness (for lack of a better word?) since High School Musical: The Musical: The Series films in Utah.
Anyway, the dress (or is it a two-piece situation?) is just stunning. The shades of pink contrast since they're different shades but still tie everything together and juxtapose well. The layers and tulle create some great texture and movement. The chunky black shoes really add some contrast to the frilly, girly outfit to add a little grunge to the look.
This dress is just gorgeous. From the beautiful green color to the ruffles going around and down the skirt, it's definitely the iconic outfit of this music video. Like, taking a sledgehammer to a bunch of old TVs while wearing a bold and beautiful gown? Iconic!
Pink being my favorite color, it's natural I gravitate toward outfits with pink. I love this Chanel jacket. It's classy and has a vintage feel. Pairing it with high waisted blue jeans and black loafers keeps it sophisticated and feeling vintage while maintaining a pretty casual look.
If you know me, then you know I love Disney, especially Disney Princesses, and that Princess Jasmine is one of my favorites. Last year, the live action remake of Aladdin was released, and British actress Naomi Scott took on the role of Princess Jasmine. Aladdin's one of my favorite Disney movies, so of course I was hesitant to see how the live action version would turn out, but I loved it. Naomi Scott is an amazing Jasmine, and Jasmine as a character was really elevated in the 2019 film.
So in honor of the Aladdin remake's first birthday, in addition to Naomi Scott's 27th birthday earlier this week, I'm featuring her in my latest edition of style icons!
I love two piece dresses, and this one is unlike any I'd seen before. The half sleeve off-the-shoulder top is unique and sharp. The burgundy color is stunning, and the jeweled top contrasts with the solid sheen of the skirt really well.
Black never goes out of style and is such a versatile color. I love the different textures with this outfit, from the ruffled top to the beaded pants.The high-waisted pants create a flattering line and shape and pair with the cropped tank perfectly.
In the past two years, I've developed a growing interest in Broadway and musical theatre. So naturally, I've discovered new people to become a fan of as well as new people to feature here on my blog. Courtney Reed is one of those people. While I've never actually seen her in a musical or Broadway show, I have seen her perform in a Broadway Princess Party, which is basically a cabaret show/concert full of princess songs. You may remember the show/her from my blog post all about it from nearly a year ago!
Courtney and me last August after the Broadway Princess Party in Schaumburg, IL
Reed is best known as Broadway's original Princess Jasmine from Aladdin: The Musical, and she has honestly become one of my favorite people ever. Not only do I feel like we are quite similar (we love pink, rose gold, Princess Jasmine of course, lipstick, and fashion), but she's an overall wonderful person. She's super talented on and off-stage. She's a girl boss and began her own jewelry/apparel company called Gagged Chokers and is just killing the game at living out her dreams.
So in honor of her birthday on August 10 (I'm starting the celebration early), I'm featuring Courtney as one of my style icons. But I'm doing something a little different than I have with others I've featured as a style icon on here. Not only am I featuring some of my favorite outfits she's worn, but I'm also featuring a few of her Gagged products she's created/designed.
I love jumpsuits, and this purple one is just so cute and fun! The wide legs add some flair, and the ruffles on the straps are adorable. The purple color is great for spring and summer, as is the big sunhat. The pointed toe heels kick the outfit up a notch but still keep the outfit pretty casual.
If you know me, you know my favorite actor is Taron Egerton. He plays Elton John in the fantasy musical biopic Rocketman, which was released last week, so he's been in the news and all over the internet lately. But you may know him as Eggsy from the Kingsman movies, which is where I discovered him, decked out in tuxes and Adidas.
My style icon posts normally feature female actresses and athletes whose wardrobes and outfits I covet and would love to wear, so I've never featured any guys before. But in honor of Rocketman's release and because he's my favorite actor who dresses well and has been named one of GQ's Best Dressed Men for a few years, I'm sharing some of my favorite outfits Egerton has worn. (Shoutout to Gareth Scourfield, who often styles him for events!
If you've seen Rocketman, this jacket should look familiar to you since Egerton wears it in the movie during "Tiny Dancer". He's mentioned in several interviews that he would like to keep this jacket, and he finally got it! I was curious as to how he'd wear this jacket when/if he got it, and I really like what he's done with it here at the New York premiere of Rocketman. It's definitely a different look than how he wore it in the movie. The plain white T-shirt and black pants keep the attention on the fun jacket, and the red Dr. Martens add another pop of color and fun. It's modern yet retro all at once.
Also, those clear frames are super cool. As someone who has worn glasses for most of her life, I love seeing and finding fun frames. They're like a translucent pale blue, which looks great on him. Plus, I became a fan of Egerton after Kingsman: The Secret Service, and he wears glasses a lot in that franchise. So I just love when he wears glasses.
I've fallen in love with Gemma Chan's red carpet style ever since I saw her Golden Globes outfit a few weeks ago. Ever since I watched her in Crazy Rich Asians, I've always found myself drawn to her and her character, Astrid, who is just as elegant and stylish as Chan herself. CRA actually wasn't the first time I watched one of her films, as I saw her in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but I didn't actually know who she was then and her character there never allured me. Now that I'm familiar with her, I can't wait to watch her in more movies, admire more of her red carpet looks, and see what Astrid does (and wears) in the next CRA movies.
I literally turned the Critics Choice Awards last Sunday right as Crazy Rich Asians won Choice Movie, and I absolutely loved her pink floral gown the second I saw her wearing it. I love pink and florals and faux necklines and just everything about this gown! And the best part? IT HAS POCKETS! What's better than a pretty dress with pockets? Also, this gown actually has a faux neckline and isn't actually off-the-shoulder. If you pay very close attention, you can see that it actually has a mesh upper bodice, and I'm so in awe of how invisible the mesh looks. Bravo, Jason Wu. Bravo.
Last weekend I was thoroughly entertained by watching Stephanie Styles's Instagram story of her being the happiest person ever when she was at Disneyland. I vicariously lived through her and just enjoyed watching her be super happy and adorable at Disneyland. After watching that, I would definitely say I adore her.
She's most famous for being the first person to play Katherine in the first national tour of Disney's Newsies (the live musical, not the movie from the 1990s.), which is my favorite Broadway musical. I've only seen the professionally recorded version of the musical that was in theaters, which you can now find on Netflix or Amazon, and she actually wasn't it that one, but I started following her on Instagram several months ago just because I really like Newsies. Now I'm just a big fan of her even though I've never seen anything she's in.
Obviously she's a great singer. She's a huge Disney fan (I could probably do an entire post about my favorite Disney outfits of hers), and she can do amazing impressions of different Disney characters (including singing just like Snow White, which blows my mind!). Her hair always looks so pretty, and she can rock red lipstick like no one else, and I just love her and her style. So I wanted to feature her as one of my style icons. After all, her last name is Styles!
What a pretty and perfectly springy Easter outfit! I love the different textures from the top and the skirt (I honestly don't know if this is a dress?) and how they contrast. The skirt reminds me very much of a flowy ballerina skirt considering the tulle-like material and how it looks in that slo-mo, and I love it! Knowing Stephanie loves Disney, this outfit definitely makes me think of Cinderella. The nude accessories go well with the color palette and keep it clean and soft.
For the past few weeks, my sister and I have been rewatching the former Fox hit TV show Glee. In honor of that, I decided to feature its star, Lea Michele, in my latest Fashion Friday post as a style icon.
I definitely considered myself a Gleek, as it was my favorite show when I was in high school. I enjoyed so many of the songs it gave the world, and I really enjoyed rewatching it now that I've been to New York (where Rachel Berry, Lea's character, aspires to be) and now that I've watched a few musicals (they sang a lot of showtunes on the show). And while Rachel Berry's fashion sense wasn't my favorite in the show (especially the first few seasons), I adore a bunch of the outfits Lea has worn as herself.
This jumpsuit just screams fresh and earthy elegant to me. White always gives me crisp, clean, and fresh vibes, and the lace is a pretty little detail. I didn't realize this before, but it's cool how the nude mesh at the top of the jumpsuit gives it a faux choker look. The shiny beading on the top is what gives me that earthy elegant feel and adds a nice amount of sparkle to the white jumpsuit. The metallic clutch also adds a nice shine factor.
It's been a while, but it's time to feature another one of my style icons! For this week's Fashion Friday, I'm featuring some of my favorite looks from award-winning actress and musician Hailee Steinfeld, one of my favorite singers who has some amazing red carpet looks!
The second and fourth photos in the Instagram post above best show off the ravishing red dress Hailee wore to a Grammys event. It's simple with just the solid red fabric, but the side cutouts, backless design, buckled belt, and high skirt slits give it some flair. I love how flowy the skirt is, contrasting with the fitted bodice. Some may think the red lip and heels make this outfit too red, but I think all the red isn't overwhelming at all, but rather nice and bold.
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.
