Thursday, August 30, 2012

Floral Inkblots | Summer Work Outfit

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H&M bright floral inkblot sheath tank // Thrifted @Scholarshop/Escada bright yellow pencil skirt //
Predictions by Payless white low heel pumps // Med student white coat //
Revlon Colorburst lip butter in Lollipop //

Photography: self; tripod and remote

WHAT TO WEAR UNDER WHITE COAT #1. This was what I wore on Monday (8/27) for my first patient interview: bright peppy colours as a final salute to the (hopefully soon) last days of blistering summer. These sessions are videotaped so we can watch and reflect on what we did and how to improve, so I'm determined to wear extra fresh outfits to distract myself from the anxiety I get from watching myself on tape (I HATE hearing my own voice in these things ... hence not having branched out to Youtube). Keeping it simple and having a base colour of white for my top allows it to blend into my white coat better while introducing pops of fuchsia and green and yellow. I like the straight-cut sheath shape of this tank and decided without much deliberation at H&M, as it's one of my favourite showcased pieces of theirs this summer. The back has a tiny slit that's buttoned, so it's classy with a bit of interesting detail. It was a nice grey semi-rainy day so I was able to photograph outside with the colours un-distorted and vibrant.

The days are flying by in med school. In the past three days, I interacted with my first patient (who praised me for my empathic personality yay!), got a taste of anatomy lab with hands-on exploration, and learned how to draw blood, put in an EKG, test for blood glucose, give shots, etc. Lectures are never-ending inside class and out, and the work multiplies like a drug-resistant strain of bacteria. But I am always finding new fun things to do, like ZUMBA classes with friends, grabbing high class bubble tea, watching horror flicks when the biochem pathways become too serious. Tomorrow I am camping out early for the grand opening of the H&M in Polaris, hoping to get that $300 gift card. This Labor Day weekend, JJ is coming to visit and we're going to hit up Cedar Point for the best roller coasters in the country! If I can describe my life right now in a word, it's "intense." Dressing up every day helps me squeeze the word "fantabulous" in there too.

Scroll down to see a final surprise image ...
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And as a final treat, here is my unsightly self in scrubs for anatomy lab. The reality of medical student-fashion blogger life.
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21 comments:

Exuvalia August 30, 2012 at 1:43 AM   said...

Do you love yellow?
I noticed that your toenails are painted 'sunshine yellow'.
How cute. :)

And I like how you can look good in yellow. I can't. *sad*

SHOP STYLE CONQUER August 30, 2012 at 2:16 AM   said...

wow this outfit is amazing! love the yellow with floral print, so chic!

x

♥ Ellen
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Unknown August 30, 2012 at 2:48 AM   said...

You look beautiful! One of the prettiest doctors ever! I love the top :)

Gemma
http://taipeistyle.blogspot.com

Itchy Edgy August 30, 2012 at 3:50 AM   said...

Love your outfit!!! Xx

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oliviasnapsmoments August 30, 2012 at 6:43 AM   said...

LOVEEE! your outfit!

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Carmen August 30, 2012 at 6:58 AM   said...

Cute combination :)
xx
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Amber @ EasyPetiteLooks.com August 30, 2012 at 10:29 AM   said...

your enthusiasm always makes me smile :) intense would be a good word.

Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara} August 30, 2012 at 10:57 AM   said...

Great work-appropriate outfit! Love the sunshine yellow skirt!
~Sara
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Fashion to Go August 30, 2012 at 11:22 AM   said...

Really like the patterns on your top :) The last photo made me giggle a little

Miss Aggie Kwong August 30, 2012 at 12:48 PM   said...

the top is amazing!
and it works well with the yellow pencil skirt.

I absolutely adore your blog.

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Unknown August 30, 2012 at 1:20 PM   said...

Your yellow skirt is so bright and cheery! It's okay if you have to wear scrubs.. you'll be a medical doctor soon enough with lots of time and money to dress up!! ^___^ I like high class bubble tea too! hah =D

Sophie (www.myveryownlookbook.com) August 30, 2012 at 3:04 PM   said...

Love your top!

xoxo

ahoymichelle August 30, 2012 at 3:16 PM   said...

Oh I absolutely love your look! Very classy! And you're also gorgeous even in scrubs! :)

Michelle
www.michelleesque.com

Angie J. August 30, 2012 at 3:37 PM   said...

I'm in love with that skirt, I need to get one like that!

Also so much respect for taking that with a tripod yourself! I got as far as my garden, I'm too afraid to go stand on the street :P

xo Angie|| http://www.sundaybelle.com

Unknown August 30, 2012 at 10:19 PM   said...

Love the mlky yellow of your skirt and fun design of your heels!
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triple-dose August 31, 2012 at 9:21 AM   said...

Cute <3

lisacng August 31, 2012 at 12:59 PM   said...

Gosh I love your top! And the b/w photo of you is gorgeous! Glad your 1st patient meeting went so well and oi on the scrubs, but you gotta do what you gotta do!

UnA August 31, 2012 at 7:33 PM   said...

I love the yellow on you doll!

xoxo

Emily Lane September 7, 2012 at 3:44 PM   said...

Hey, thanks for the sweet comment on my blog! I've enjoyed looking through your blog and I really love this outfit. The bright colors and the floral on the top look really great!

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Laura UP IN THE CLOUDS September 15, 2012 at 3:36 AM   said...

i LOVE this outfit. its absolutely adorable and you look great in it!!! i LOVE the floral + yellow combination... it's just perfect.

I'm a new follower!!! follow me back??

-laura

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Laura UP IN THE CLOUDS September 15, 2012 at 3:36 AM   said...

oh and the last picture? hahaha hilarious. love it. :)

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