Running Around

Embellished top / Splendid joggers / Sandals / H&M moto jacket

Hi! I'm back! These past few days have been a whirlwind since I spent most of my hours at the YouTube Space LA for the NextUp program, and then I took off to New Orleans right after for a couple of days this past weekend.

If you haven't been following me on my social media (Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat [username: yummiebitez], and Facebook), I was one of the few that were selected for YouTube's NextUp program. It was as if I was back to college again with the whole essay writing to apply, and then just going to class every day to learn about different production techniques. I have to admit that some of the things I learned were a little bit extra for what I normally film, but it did give me some perspective and ideas on how other channels film their videos. I'm always curious how other channels come up with ideas for their videos or what's their thought process.




Also, just being in a room full of content creators who are looking to improve on their production quality is inspiring. After our "graduation," we were talking about how our five days together just breezed on by. I came in not knowing what to expect on the first day, and I left with new friends on the last day.





Then, right after our graduation, I was off to catch a plane in LAX to head to New Orleans for the Essence Festival, but more on that later...

On to this outfit, I recently found these jogger pants in my closet while I was decluttering and down sizing my wardrobe. One good thing about going through your closet is that you find things you didn't think you owned. Ever since discovering this pair, these pants have been on a rotation on the reg. With a few accessories change, I can easily take this look from day (by wearing some super comfy sneakers like this one) to night time with some heels as seen above. And just the fact that these pants are extremely comfortable that they feel like PJs is enough reason for me to wear them over jeans.

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How I Wore My Sleeveless Blazer

Ro & De Noir top / Sleeveless vest / Paige Denim coated skinnies / Tibi boots (similar) / Karen Walker sunglasses / Forever 21 earrings / Daniel Wellington watch / Zara backpack

These past few days have been warm for us again lately. Sometimes I'd walk out of the house in a full-on winter outfit, and then find myself sweating a few minutes of being out and about. Sometimes, LA weather is a little be unpredictable. I've learn to consult the weather app on my phone before getting dressed, but even that sometimes can be unreliable. But luckily, I somewhat found a happy medium with this outfit when the weather was a bit in between.

If there's one thing that I like about the cooler weather, it's about wearing boots. Although you can somewhat wear them year-round, I still prefer wearing them when it's a bit cooler outside. I really like how these boots have a some what masculine appeal to them. They are double-monk style boots that's very reminiscent of maybe a pair of shoes that a man in your life might wear. I also like this style in particular because of it's higher heel and gunmetal hardware detail that makes it very edgy. It would definitely look good with a moto-style jacket.



These Paige Denim cropped pants have been on a heavy rotation ever since I bought them a few months ago. I'm still obsessing how well they fit me, and how comfortable they feel. I also love how they look because of the coat on the pants. They're definitely making a few appearances lately on my blog just because I keep reaching for them whenever I'm getting dressed. I've worn them with my favorite sweater, and also have styled them with prints and fringe.

Anyway, if you're wondering why I'm at the airport, watch my vlog to find out.

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Suede Babe Fall Lookbook Video: Moto Rider

Ro & De Noir top / Paige Denim grey skinnies / H&M suede moto jacket / Zara boots / Quay x Shay sunglasses (similar frame and on sale!)
I've been fighting off this cold or flu or whatever I caught last week. I've been laying like a blob and being miserable these past few days. It's been a real struggle haha. I'm just glad that I'm feeling a wee bit better now.

Here's look number two from my recent Fall Lookbook video. If you haven't seen it yet, I've put together three different looks with three different suede pieces from my closet. I posted the first look last week here.

I always get so excited when I can pull something old from my closet and wear it again. It's sort of a validation that I can shop for pieces that will be on rotation for years. I've had this jacket for a few years now... ever since my hair was still long (see post here)! I'm all about trying to maximize the wear of my clothes, so when I spotted this moto jacket, I knew it would always be a closet staple for me. The color was a nice change to my usual black or olive green jackets.




Having a suede jacket in your closet is like having a sister for your favorite leather jacket. Suede just adds a different texture and feel to any outfit. It feel rich and it's just soft to touch. Below are some of my picks that I'm currently lusting over.

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