The New Classic

I went to a private all-girls school up until high school so I had to wear a uniform for almost half my life. Once I got to college, I was pretty much like a kid being released in a toy store. Does that make sense? For the first time in a long time, I got to wear what I wanted to school. Granted there were certain areas in my school wherein I had to follow a dress code but still. I had more choices now than a plaid skirt and white blouse. However, after a month, the novelty wore off. I started wishing I had a uniform again. I was running out of ideas on what to wear so I always just ended up wearing something black and it only got worse when I moved to New York.

New Yorkers wear tons off black not because we are lazy. It’s because we really have no time to worry about what we are supposed to wear everyday. Life in New York is hectic and fast paced enough. We do not have enough time to stop and worry about what to wear so we grab something that is as effortless as a black dress no matter what the weather and occasion is.

Even when I travel outside the city, I tend to unknowingly gravitate towards anything black. In my last two posts I was wearing something black and now, even though it was an extremely hot day, I decided to wear a black dress. Probably not the best choice I admit but I’m a creature of habit and it’s hard to break this particular habit.

Outfit Details: Black Dress - H&M, Demin Vest - Thrifted, Chuck Taylors Shoes

Accessories Details: Black Backpack - random store in Taipei, Sunnies - Sunnies

We Need A Resolution

If my first day in Taiwan was all about exploring the sites around me, my second day was all about exploring food. Tons and tons of food. I lost count of how many baskets of Xiao Long Bao we ordered and finished plus the constant flow of soup and noodles. Just thinking about all the food we consumed that day is making me full right now. Is it possible to go back right at this moment and just eat all those delicious food again?

No? Right. Ok. Fine. I'll just make some other arrangement then.

Outfit Details: Black Crop Top - Shop in Taiwan, Floral Shorts - ASOS

Accessories Details: Sunnies - Sunnies, Black Sandals - Shop in Singapore, Black Bag - Prada, Necklace - ASOS

P.S. My curls were on point that day. Lol

Bad Intentions

One of my favorite books of all time is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. In it, there's a passage that says "...at a certain point in out lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie." When I first read the book, I thought that makes sense because I liked to believe that we can control our lives and achieve our goals if only we work hard enough. However, recently I am not so sure anymore. Is that really the world's greatest lie? Now, I believe that somehow fate does have a say. We may work hard...really hard....but if it's not meant to be then what can we do? Maybe, the universe cannot really conspire in helping us achieve what we want. Maybe it can only conspire to help us achieve the little things like your friend being able to see you after months of separation. If that's the case then I'll take what I can get.

Like I said, after months of separation, it's time to finally head to Taiwan to see one of my very best. To say that I was mad excited for this trip is an understatement. I packed a whole week before my flight and I even got to the airport 3 ours before my flight even though I live close to the airport. As soon as I arrived to see her, we didn't waste any time catching up and doing what we do best which is eat and take photos (well more her than I...I'm not very good compared to her).

Outfit Details: Floral Top - Zara, Black Denim Shorts - Mango 

Accessories Details: Sunnies - Sunnies, Black Sandals - Shop in Singapore, Black Bag - Prada

Seeing as it was my first time in Taiwan, it really helped to have her there with me. She knew the language and her family really made me feel like I was part of them. They are some of the nicest people I have meet and I really am glad she is one of my best! All the photo credit goes to her so if you like the photos, be sure to check out her own website: inmyvisions!