Little Blouse on the Prairie

H&M monarch butterfly cropped top (4) // H&M grey chiffon pleated midi skirt (4) //

H&M chiffon bow black flats (US 5/Euro 6) // H&M gold snakelike segmented necklace ($6) //
H&M faux leather biker jacket (4) //

c/o Poshlocket gold and silver Celeste roped bracelet, H&M multicolour friendship bracelets //

H&M small faux leather crossbody bag // H&M gold glitter mini envelope purse //
Lipstick: Covergirl LipPerfection in Rapture

Photography: JJ

BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY. A spring-minded school outfit for warmer February days (2/22). Inadvertently almost all H&M ... my my they've been making bank off of me. The monarch top is so boho and carefree, matched with a flowing off-grey (tinge of purple) chiffon midi skirt with pleats, oh pleats. If only every day of the year were like this :)

I was planning on crossing off things on my mall to-do list on Friday, but the weather took a turn for the worse. Cold, windy, dreary. Despite the Debbie Downer weather, I still went berserk at the mall over florals and leather, met up with more friends, and had a blast of a 22nd birthday with my best college buds. They surprised me with Moscato, cheesecake, champagne, and watching Paranormal Activity 3 together, and best of all, themselves! The weather gods stopped being poo and today was sunny gorgeous, high of 75 but with super strong whisk-me-to-Oz winds.

During a cellular biology seminar on Friday, I was inspired by a Ben Franklin quote one of the presenters said: "Energy and persistence conquer all." My persistence fuels my strength but the energy is a bit lacking. Recently, there are a lot of honestly fun and happy moments and there's also periods of grief and really missing my Mom. Talking with people helps, and especially being able to connect with others going through similar hardship. Thanks to every one of you who have offered hugs and words of support ♥. A giant bowl of basil pesto chicken soup also helps warm up the spirit. Mmmm foodie.

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Sneak Peek

Photography: JJ. Editing: Thomas Roach

Sneak peak for an outfit post this week! Busy busy bee til tomorrow afternoon.

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The "2-2 tutu birthday" - JJ. Thank you Haejun for taking me out to Bailey's Chocolate Bar (1915 Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63104) for a secret surprise early birthday dinner! The atmosphere was super sleek and filled with chocolate lust. Deep red walls, dim mood lighting, hand-painted naked people on the walls haha. We had memorable conversations and serious girl chill time, giggling with desserts and the signature Chocolate Martini - you heard me right. M-azing! It was like liquid paradise. Don't get me started on the "Chocolate Inebriation" - chocolate fudgey cake with cinnamon ice cream and crystallized honey. Excuse my crappy phone pics. It did pretty good for being nearly dark.

Then Haejun surprised me with so many presents! Firstly and mostly, spending time comforting me and inspiring me to think about things different, being a good friend and patient listener. An ultra heartfelt card with sparkles (!!), a chic real leather roll-up pencil case (coolest concept ever and much needed), adorable bear/mole? wearing a watermelon on his head hahaha, and last but not least a storybook! It's called Cloudette and it tells the story of a small but mighty cloud ... so cute and full of puns :) I have JJ read it to me at night lol am I 22 or 2?

What I did today: shameless shameful amounts of shopping (basically my arms nearly fell off). Super excited to share my haul/fitting room review!

Readers - what did you do for your last birthday?

Navy Brat

H&M navy military jacket with gold buttons/embroidery (Euro 6) // 
H&M olive green cardigan (Euro 4) (underneath) //

H&M black and white striped pleated skirt (S) // Forever 21 opaque mustard yellow tights //

Pitaya/Qupid taupe knee high riding boots (5.5) // Totes pink and yellow polka dot umbrella //

Wet n Wild lipstick in Wine Room //

Photography: JJ

HOW ADMIRAL-BLE. Navy/military-inspired outfit for 2/10, such a long time ago. And that was the day before it happened. It was very cold and even snowing, so thanks again JJ for braving the snow and meteorological indecency to capture this quirky ensemble. Nautical or marching band, I can't quite decide. Either way it's been a longgg while since I've worn this military jacket because it's kind of difficult to style. It's relatively thick and bulky and wraps across the chest tightly and hides the neckline. Wearing it open doesn't seem to be an option because the flaps are simply too big. Popped on some mustard yellow tights and riding boots and we're good to go. Now I just realize that it's horizontal stripes from neck to knee, how interesting.

Bright berry lips cheer me up no matter the weather outside. And no, that isn't dandruff - it's snowflakes in my hair. Happy March, y'all! I'm 22 in 2 days. Isn't that cray? P.S. writing this at 2 AM makes me a little crazy and finally getting back in the swing/mood of posting outfits :) I'm taking it day by day. Thanks for all of your love and sympathy ♥ it really does mean a lot!

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