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The best summer look.

Maxi Dresses

One of my staple pieces this summer is definitely the maxi dress. I don't like putting too much effort or thought into dressing, especially when its 100 degrees outside. Maxi dresses are effortlessly chic and stylish - perfect for lazy girls like me. I buy the majority of my clothes at Forever 21, and this season they have a great selection of maxi dresses at affordable prices.





1. Ikat Maxi Dress, $14.50 (Just purchased this, orange-y red and coral are the hottest colors this season!)
2. Eden Maxi Dress, $24.80 (Just purchased this too. I love florals.)
3. Floral Maxi Dress, $16.50
4. Island Vacation Maxi Dress, $15.50
5. Strapless Knit Maxi Dress, $13.50 (The perfect "go-to" maxi, best with piled on accessories or none at all)
6. Surplice Maxi Dress, $12.00 (Currently on sale from $19.80!)

I'm so happy I had a gift card, otherwise I probably wouldn't have bought both dresses at the same time.  Being in college is the best time to figure out who you are, and develop your own style. Luckily, most college students don't bat an eye when someone wears something over the top or an outfit that doesn't match or looks a little out of the ordinary. However, you shouldn't have to spend tons of money on your wardrobe! Great pieces can be found at all price points.

My Tips for Buying Maxis:

1. Look at the fabric, polyester can feel scratchy and a bit cheap, but can also create that gauzy chiffon look that's so popular right now. Rayon is an extremely soft and good quality fabric to invest in. (The two dresses I bought are both 100% rayon!)

2. Try a few on first to see which shape/silhouette suits your body shape. Personally, I don't look good in spaghetti strap dresses and prefer strapless or halter tops. Look in large mirrors and ask for friend's opinions!

3. Imagine yourself wearing it. Can you think of at least five different ways to style the item, or imagine yourself pulling it out of your closet again and again? If yes, then buy it. :)

Gyaru Fashion

Gyaru is a trend that I've become pretty obsessed with in the past couple of months. Gyaru is a Japanese style that involves big, voluminous hair (usually curled), large, doll-like eyes, and killer fashion sense. Some people criticize Gyaru style for being too excessive, too "made up," and also an excuse for Japanese girls to become more white/Caucasian. Being Taiwanese, a lot of my close friends are Asian and dye their natural dark brown or black hair to light browns, reds, and blondes. Dyeing hair has become such an integral part of teenage/young Asian fashion and beauty trends - it doesn't mean we're trying to be white!

Here are some pictures of the Gyaru trend: (click any image to enlarge)

 

I don't particularly like heavy makeup on me personally, but I think these girls rock the look. It's cute, feminine, and really puts the focus on the eyes and hair. I like the "lighter" Gyaru styles more, such as the ones in ViVi Magazine. 

Less focus on the makeup, more on the clothes. I dig it! 

You don't need to have light blonde or brown hair to rock the Gyaru look either, many Gyaru (also called "Gals") have dark brown or black hair, and dress accordingly with less pinks in their wardrobe.

What do you think of this trend?

Image credits to Kawaii Love Kiki

Happy Monday

Hey everyone! I'm Alexandria. A nineteen year-old college girl in Arizona, majoring in Retailing & Consumer Sciences with a minor in Creative Writing. I'm originally from Las Vegas, Nevada and I grew up in the U.S., my parents are both from Taiwan. I'm just another girl aspiring to work in fashion someday. I own an Ebay store called Street Vogue and plan to expand it more this summer. I've wanted to start a blog for the past couple of years or so and have been putting it off. I follow my favorite blogs on Bloglovin' and am hopelessly addicted to the internet.

Why Monday Life?

Monday is the first day of the week. The day after a relaxing/crazy/drunken weekend where we need to settle back into our working or school lives. The day to plan out the week, figure out what's coming up, and embrace the rest of the week. I want my blog to encompass that feeling of a fresh start. Each Monday is a chance to do better than the week before, to work harder, to play harder, and to devote more time to ourselves and figure things out.

My main reason for starting this blog is to challenge myself. I always break my New Year's Resolutions, break diet/exercise goals, and procrastinate horribly on schoolwork.  This blog will be an outlet for me to talk about my daily life, fashion inspirations, and give advice (to myself!)

I'm really, really excited to start this blog and make some new friends along the way!