a mini skort moment

mini skorts for the win!

in the last month or two i went on a little mini skort shopping spree and added not just one, but a couple to my closet! 🙈 my go-to length for skirts is usually midi as it’s just more comfortable to me length wise, and it’s stress-free (never thought i’d use that to describe a skirt but here we are) in terms of not having to worry when i sit down etc., however, this is where the skort part comes in. while the skort is a thin/nothing substantial, it serves its purpose. i’m on the hunt for a white one for summer but i do like how they style for winter with some knee high boots and layered with a coat or trench #soclassy. here, i chose a blazer! i can’t wait to style these in the spring with simple strappy sandals or even casually with sneaks!

side ramblings: news flash, i’m still not over Lovely Runner. it was SO. GOOD. it’s one of those k-dramas you watch that you immediately feel sad that it’s over. so i re-watched it again, ofc. and ontop of that, the huge news is i’m going to KOREA soon! i was feeling a little something in January — like i didn’t want to be here, so to cure the blues, i booked a trip to korea! 😆 even though i was there last summer, i’m going with a whole newfound love and lens while i’m in my #kdramaERA! i’m so excited!!! i’ll also catch the cherry blossoms which has been on my bucket list.

currently watching: Record of Youth

currently on my playlist: sudden shower by Byeon Woo-Seok (still on repeat 😁)

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top | Abercrombie + Fitch sweetheart mesh bodysuit (old) — sleeveless // love the one shoulder
blazer | Abercrombie + Fitch classic suiting blazer in cream (sized down to XS)
skort | Abercrombie + Fitch the scarlett mini skort in brown plaid (size S)
shoes | Sam Edelman uma knee high boots in black suede (old) — similar and newer style & avail in wide valf
bag | Loewe puzzle bag in sand grained calfskin (size small, the one i have has the older stitching that is inverted and i really prefer this look over the new style!! not sure why the changed it!!) — same but newer stitching // amazing Quince dupe for $140! // also comes in a REALLY adorable mini size i also debated too!
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil — similar but a huggie style! // similar by Quince
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver
rings | gorjana diamond row ring in 14K gold // gorjana diamond stacking ring in 14K gold

until next time,
JD

photo credit: @janeyunphoto

the 2024 book & k-drama roundup

a little late but better than never!

2024 was a slow one… for books that is. actually, no books were read in the last half of 2024. 😁 my goal was to at least read 12 books but instead i entered my #kdramaERA and it was all downhill from there. if i’m honest, reading subtitles (because if you’re watching it dubbed, what are you even doinngggggg!!!) of 16 episodes is equivalent to 5 books that’s legit #girlmath for ya.

either way, books and k-drama are an escape. and we love those right?! esp in today’s hectic world. i love getting lost in a story and falling in love with characters and storylines (mainly romance). i think i talked a little about k-dramas before, but what i love about them is that they are cute, quirky, innocent. it’s sooooo different from american television. there’s no sex scenes and rarely any kissing - and if they do kiss, it’s farrr into the episodes. with k-dramas i liked being exported visually to a different place and it made me miss korea so much, i cannot wait to return to verify some of these things — like is subway really a thing there?, is the banana milk that good?! i also find it interesting how influential k-dramas can be. i find myself craving bbq chicken, i’ve bought soju and eaten more tteokbokki than i ever had my entire life, i’ve bought the kahi multi balm stick, i have the g-shock watch in my cart, i also have a yellow umbrella in my amazon cart… IYKYK. i also know i’m not the only one influenced by k-dramas!!! 😄 i love this phase of my life for me 🫰

one of the many cutest scenes in Crash Landing on You (CLOY)

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books read //

i * my favorite book from this year. yep, just one 😄

again, a slow year on books but my friend and bookworm Anita has got you covered with her 2024 book roundup!

it happened one summer by Tessa Bailey*

if you loved Alexis from Schitt’s Creek, you should give this book a read! a cute read about about a IG-famous LA gal who is ends up in jail one night and her step father punishes her by sending her back to small hometown where she learns about her father’s past and falls in love. along the way, she learns about herself and capabilities. warning: it is SUPER steamy.

before the coffee gets cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

ever ponder what you would do if you can go back or forward in time? this book is about a cafe in Japan where you can do just that! it’s a quick read with short stories that all weave together. it kind of makes you wonder, that even if you could go back of forward in time, would you still go if it wouldn’t change anything?

the true love experiment by Christina Lauren

this is the sequel to the soul mate equation featuring the friend who’s an author trying to find love and signs a contract do a reality dating show. somehow i liked the first book more.

hook, line, and sinker by Tessa Bailey

this is the sequel to it happened one summer featuring the sister. this was still cute but i think i liked the first book more?!

k-dramas watched //

i rated these on a scale of 10 since i’ve been talking non-stop to my friends about k-drama (whether they want to hear it or not) and of COUIRSE i have to give recommendations (whether they want to hear it or not)😁 i took into consideration on how quickly i finished it, or how sad i was that it was over, or how much i’ve re-watched it since, or how much i couldn’t stop talking about it 🥰

lastly, it would be remiss for me not to mention lovely runner which i just finished this year in 2025 but wow. just watch it. please.

crash landing on you — 10/10

it’s about a south korean heiress who finds herself in north korea from an paragliding accident.

vibes: pulls at your heartstrings, romantic, heartwarming

HANDS DOWN THE BEST KDRAMA. you’ll have to fight me on this one. this was my first k-drama and i was hooked. i had thoughts and wondered if it was a good or bad thing that i started my k-drama journey with this because i’m not sure anything could beat it. of course, i loved the love story, but also; the way it was told, it was funny, all the characters & personalities really resonated with me. it was eye opening how they depicted the north and south. i have re-watched this more times than i should probably share. 10/10 for me. ALSO, the two got married IRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ultimate swoon.

queen of tears — 9.5/10

it’s about a rich family that is brought together after being ripped apart.

vibes: pulls at your heartstrings, romantic, heartwarming (pretty much the same as CLOY)

hellooo Kim Soo-Hyun! i do confess, i watched this since Kim Soo-Hyun was in it — my first kdrama crush! can you blame me? my first drama i watched with him was it’s okay not to be okay and i was impressed by his acting and his ability to FRIGGIN cry. guys in the kdramas aren’t the typical toxic masculine guys. later, i learned that queen of tears is by the same writer who wrote crash landing on you, so clearly i love this author as these two are the highest rated of 2024 for me. i also have rewatched episodes from this. ALSO, this kdrama had the BEST soundtrack. i downloaded almost ALL the songs!!!

love next door — 9/10

it’s about a woman who returns to korea after living in the states and starts over in her childhood hometown.

vibes: complex, heartwarming, relatable

the title was a little misleading as i thought it would be a cute girl next door kind of romance. wrong. it was complex — in such a great way. the drama goes over a lot of complexities of life: whether it’s starting over, health issues, falling in and out of love, dealing with hyper-independence, not wanting to disappoint parents that is very prominent in asian culture. i LOVED how it was the most relatable k-drama i watched. ALSO, enter my second k-drama crush Jung Hae-In.

guardian: the lonely and great god (also called goblin) — 8.5/10

it’s about a goblin. and a grim reaper. and a highschooler. intrigued?

vibes: fantasy, past-present-after life, thought provoking

this one is an old k-drama from 2016 but it is ALWAYS HIGHLY RATED and regarded. i can see why. it was really good. i cried a ton watching this. even though it’s a fantasy k-drama, it really makes you wonder and think about past and after lives, what’s it’s like to be human vs. immortal.

what’s wrong with secretary kim — 8.5/10

it’s an office romance that goes back in time featuring the “girl next door” and her narcissistic boss.

vibes: cute, childhood mystery, funny, office romance

somehow i find myself re-watching random episodes of this for some reason. it’s just funny to see Park Seo-Joon play a narcissistic person but he’s totally not! i guess it’s one of those never judge a book by its cover? i’m also a sucker for a good opposites attract and this is just that! ALSO, enter my third k-drama crush Paek Seo-Joon!

business proposal — 8.5/10

it’s an office romance between the CEO whose grandpa sets him up on blind dates and one of them ends up being an employee who works for his company who volunteered to go in place of her friend.

vibes: cute, hilarious, super lighthearted!, office romance

i watched this one after it’s okay not to be okay because i needed a light hearted drama. this was IT! the only k-drama i didn’t cry in haha — rare! it’s probably the cutest, funny, and adorable k-drama i’ve watched to date.

it’s okay not to be okay — 8/10

it’s a goth-y k-drama featuring a “dark” writer with a mystery.

vibes: goth, dark, mystery

this one was more of a dark drama, but not in a bad way. it has goth elements to it, family drama, mental health. it was a good story and mystery too!

twenty five twenty one — 8/10

vibes: first loves, athletes, training, friendship

this one was about fencing! it was so interesting i learned a little about fencing and i watched it during the 2024 Olympics, ironically. it’s a story about first loves, fencing, and athletes. super interesting and cute.

descendants of the sun — 8/10

it’s a love story between a soldier in the korean special forces and a doctor in a war-torn country.

vibes: older k-drama, army, cute,

this was actually my mom’s favorite k-drama when she went through her phase. it was good but not as good as crash landing on you imo 😁, and we’ve debated it! haha, that’s also what i love about all this is that my mom has watched some of it so it’s something we bond on.

vincenzo — 7.5/10

it’s about an italian mafia lawyer who returns to korea to uncover gold and discovers other things along the way.

vibes: funny, law, revenge, crazy

this was my first lawyer k-drama so i wasn’t sure what to expect. it has a lot of sides to it and i liked the change of character especially for both leads who end up stepping into justice/their true self. also, there are some crazy characters on here so you gotta see it for yourself! the scene with the shaman made me bust out loud and almost into tears at 2 AM!!

hometown chachacha — 7/10

it’s about a dentist who decides to open her own practice in a small town in korea.

vibes: cute, small-town romance and characters, opposites attract

i always love a good story when people start all over with new beginnings and this one was just that. it’s about a dentist who decides to start over and moves to a small town in korea where she meets someone who is not even her type but they end up, you guessed it, falling in love.

love to hate you — 6/10

it’s about an attorney who hates losing and an actor who doesn’t trust women.

vibes: quirky, funny, opposites attract, cheesy

this one was funny & cute, super quirky and a fun opposites attract k-drama which i am alwayssss a sucker for.

what’s on my k-drama list to watch next:

  • marry my husband

  • one spring night

  • twinkling watermelon

  • my demon

  • destined with you

  • her private life

  • mr queen

  • boys over flowers

  • and soooo much moreee!!!

cheers to the #kramaERA!,
JD

the sezane harper dress & turning 40

first JDC post of 2025!

i think i say this every year, but whoa 2024 flew by! i’ve been meaning to write this post for some time now or even post on IG but december has been a go-go-go month that i just haven’t had time — i mean no complaints here. from my bday bucket list trip to NYC, my Emily in Paris themed brunch, xmas parties, family gatherings, board games, pickleball, eating grapes in the table (IYKYK), etc. but now i’m finally finding some time to reflect on turning 40 and on what 2024 was for me. more after the jump!

first, a moment for this #gifted Sézane harper dress — shes’s a beauty isn’t she? i don’t usually pick many Sézane dresses because they’re usually too long on my short 5’2” self. however, this one is the perfect maxi length. and those gold buttons on the side?! urm, yes! imo, it gives the dress a little more ooph and ahh. i sized down to an XS because i knew the knit fabric would stretch and i think the S (my usual size) might have been too long. it’s also a really great work dress as the slit isn’t high and the buttons are decorative — which i prefer. while i styled these with knee high suede boots, a strappy or block heel sandal also works!

currently on my playlist: sudden shower from Lovely Runner (on my list to watch next!)

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turning 40/living for 4 decades is crazy thought. 40 is a big number. when i was younger i thought dang, 40 is OLD! ha, look who’s laughing now. jokes on me. i think it holds a great significance especially for women as 40 is the typical age it’s not really recommended to have children — and i think whether you wanted children or if you didn’t want children, it’s a hard pill to swallow. period. for me, i think it’s a little sad realizing/coming to terms that i probably won’t be having children; and you know what, that’s okay with me. maybe life has something else planned for me — or so i’d like to think. 40s is realizing you are actually aging. and um, i can attest to things not working as a normal 30 year old. somehow recovery takes longer, things ache, tolerance (for anything) is pretty low. on the flipside. there’s so much to 40 that i love. example. i am a hard no on manyyyy things and have zero issues saying no to things and people that don’t align with me. time is even more precious. i mean it’s sad to say but i’ve pretty much lived half my life — that’s if i make it to 80 :D

2024 was probably a year i’ll always remember. there were so many highlights and sitting here looking at the vision board i created 12-months ago, i smile and feel happy with how it all turned out. it was everything i wanted… and more. there were lots of check boxes on the bucket list. lots of manifesting from my vision board. btw, i save my vision board as a screen saver so i’m reminded of it on the daily and i highly recommend it! this year, i feel like i progressed professionally — from awards received, to promotions, to raises and merits (it was a fruitful year) and i never thought i’d be recognized in this way. it’s an honor. socially, i made more friends and expanded my circle just a teeny bit more. i dove into random hobbies/tried new things such as more mechanical keyboards, puzzles, mah jong, charms/beading, board games, trinket meet ups, blind boxes, pickleball, etc. i spiraled down and found a crazy love for k-drama (post coming soon!). i began to take care of myself by treating myself to massages and facials again. i started another IG with my friend. i planned quarterly dinners with friends i wanted to cultivate relationships with. i finally found peace with my single-ness. this is actually a big one for me; growth wise. unconsciously i’d always try to end my singleton life. but nowadays i’ve come to LOVE IT. i love the life i’ve built for myself that it would take almost a fictional guy (also fueled by k-drama) to take me off the single list. feels weird to say it at 40, but i feel like i’ve finally found my way 💖

i found my love for skincare all over again with routines & products i absolutely love — my skin looks more hydrated and plump than it has ever been. travel-wise, i visited A LOT of places — Japan (if you don’t already know, Japan is my fave place on earth), Korea, Vancouver, Seattle, NYC. that’s a lot for me! i went to NYC during Christmas and it was indeed magical, it was a bucket list item (also on my vision board) and i’m so happy i was able to mark it off my list. while the blog was slow, life was indeed amazing!!! i used to feel bad when i “neglected” the blog, but now i feel okay about it. i find that the other things & people i’m spending my time on also bring me so much joy. and even though the posts are less, hopefully they’re still quality posts 🫶 anyway, it’s time to wrap up this really long side rambling by just saying, i’m dang grateful and look forward to 2025 🥰 #letsdothisthang

thank you for your support & for following along my journey of life! xx

dress c/o | Sézane harper dress in black (sized down to XS and the length is perfect for someone who is 5’2”) — similar in the Hillary (buttons at the arms) // similar in the Erine (buttons at the shoulder)
shoes | Sam Edelman uma knee high boots in black suede (old) — similar and newer style & avail in wide valf
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil — similar but a huggie style! // similar by Quince
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver

until next time!,
JD

photo credit: @janeyunphoto

the striped cashmere sweater & tailored shorts

hello, fall

wow, hard to believe it’s going to be november this week! it’s weird, part of me looks forward to fall, but i’m going to miss the long summer days. don’t get me wrong, i am not a fan of the TX heat, but i do love the longer days and having more light in the evenings (sounding like a grandma rn but proud of it 👵). i am looking forward to cooler temps and of course, all the fall fashion that comes with it!

the bag #gifted. this one caught my eye because of the shape. it’s so interesting! and not to mention mini bags are really the cutest! even though they are not always functional but sometimes you gotta choose fashion over function 😆 i’m pleased to report that the Sézane nano romie bag actually fits your everyday essentials (phone, keys, card case, lip balm) and this one is such a beautiful chocolate brown! i love how it pops on the black and white here.

the top. Quince has been one of my favorite places to shop. if you haven’t shopped Quince you are really missing out on the high-quality items that are ethically priced (and the pricing is transparent too). basically it’s elevated basics at a steal. i own two of these short sleeve cashmere sweaters. it’s a great transitional piece for esp during this time and the style is so versatile & elevated. it goes with all bottoms - here i styled them with some tailored shorts!

side ramblings: with two months left of the year, it’s about that time to do some reflecting! it’s been an interesting year, in the greatest way!! i did so much traveling and have one more trip left on the books this year 🫶 — a bucket list one at that too!!! cannot wait!! when i look at my vision board for 2024 i achieved almost all that i had set my little heart out to do at the beginning of 2024 — and that is pretty dang good i gotta say 👊 more on this in december. i recently went to a content creator meet up. my gosh it has been a LONGGGG time since i’ve gone to one of those. the community of creators just keeps growing and growing! i’m so glad i went because it was humbling to see everyone there chasing what they love doing and it inspires me! which i needed since JDC has been… slow. my focus and time this year was spent on things outside of JDC and i won’t deny that it was a grand time 😆😄 also, who reads this section anyways? yo viet, this one’s for you bud. 😁👋

currently on my playlist: queen of tears soundrack

currently watching: vincenzo

currently reading: hotel nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand

fall layers in texas - parisian style!

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top | Quince mongolian cashmere tee in striped (wearing size M, i usually size up in cashmere because i wash it… yes, you’re not supposed to wash cashmere, but i wash everything. i’m a rebel)
sweater | LOFT half-zip (old) — similar
shorts | Artizia effortless shorts in light birch — similar by A&F (i own both of these and the Aritizia is more luxe in terms of material)
bag c/o | Sézane nano romie bag in smooth chocolate — also avail in a regular size
shoes | Sam Edelman gigi sandal in cognac (my OG sandals)
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil — similar but a huggie style! // similar by Quince
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver
rings | gorjana diamond row ring in 14K gold // gorjana diamond stacking ring in 14K gold

until next time!,
JD

photo credit: @janeyunphoto

the sezane pierro shirt

a little workwear inspo.

i’ve talked about the Sézane tomboy vs. max shirt in this blog post and i mention the pierro. well, i finally was able to add the pierro to my closet #gifted! as you can tell, the pierro is known for its printed designs. they come in usually bright and bold colors depending on the season of fashion. i loved this bright blue and the floral print. it went so well with these white wide leg pants for a #workwear look. professional, polished, and fashionable. for a bold look i’d style them with matching blue pants #gobold!

quick wrap up comparison below of all three Sézane button downs:

  • Sézane tomboy shirt — despite what you think the name would mean it’s actually classic & fitted. measurements listed below for a 36 or US 4:

    • measures 19.5” in width from one side seam to the other

    • measures 26.4” from the shoulder to the hem

    • complimentary embroidery available (you’ll see it after you click add to basket)

  • Sézane max shirt — oversized & relaxed. really great for super casual days, coverups at the beach or pool. it’s also longer and wider than the tomboy. measurements listed below for a 36 or US 4:

    • measures 24” in width from one side seam to the other

    • measures 28.9” from the shoulder to the hem

  • Sézane pierro shirt — the material of this shirt is a little more luxe & elevated, making it an easy pick for work. it’s also very classy & feminine with the pearl button details too! it’s soft, very lightweight which means it may wrinkle easily. measurements listed below for a 36 of US 4:

    • measures 20.5” in width from one side seam to the other

    • measures 26.4” from the shoulder to the hem

of course, it was the windiest day!

side ramblings: it’s been a while so this may be a long one… hope you have a cup of coffee in hand ☕ does anyone ever talk about how hard it is to adjust to life after japan? listen, i know it’s #FWP, but it’s seriously harddd. while i still have so much of the world to see, japan really holds a special place in my heart. in june/july 2024 i went to japan (second time) and korea (first time). two weeks flew by. i realized i never did a recap on my first japan trip in 2023 so i’ll recap them both #comingsoon! korea was such an experience. my sister and i went to every Olive Young in sight. it was a skincare. heaven. — if those exist! i lugged home a suitcase full of korean skincare products and have since converted a good chunk of my routine to k-beauty.

soon after coming back i actually went to vancouver and seattle too — an escape to cooler weather! it was another great trip before my niece and nephew went back to school (hard to believe it’s already time). i was happy to make and take home all those memories with me and i look forward to more family trips together. lately i’ve been thinking about how quickly time passes, situations and people change. that no matter how hard you try to re-create them, it will never be the same. i mean, it’s obvious, people change and grow. we’re never the same but i guess the kid inside me wishes it wasn’t the case sometimes. it’s a good reminder to soak of the current moment no matter how mundane. 💗

since coming back from korea, i’ve been on a k-drama kick too. it’s been… just as i thought. i never watched them because i had a feeling it would be like the old chinese movies i watched when i was in middle school on VHS (showing my age y’all). i remember having to fan the VCR player back in the day because my sister and i watched so much during the summer. fast forward to now… i’m obsessed with k-drama. it’s so different from american television. how do i put it? it’s wholesome and innocent — and let’s face it, i’m a sucker for a cute-make-you-cry-kinda-love story. from the couple that i’ve watched, they do a good job telling the story too. my UF (ultimate favorite) is Crash Landing on You 🫰 it was my first k-drama and still holds the number one spot. i HIGHLY recommend it. all this means i haven’t done much reading this year, but i mean, reading subtitles count, RIGHT?! asking for a friend.

i’ve also fallen in love with korean music all over again, just like the highschool days when i went through a phase of kpop. i also started beading with my friend and beginning to make some bag/phone keychains! it’s fun since i love all things crafty. tbh, i love this era of my life for me.

event-wise, i was invited to the @sundayriley masterclass where Sunday Riley herself went though her skincare routine. it was such an amazing event. i don’t usually get invited to something at this level so it was such a treat. as someone with sensitive skin, i didn’t have any reactions to Sunday Riley products as we tried almost all of them in the masterclass. speaking of skincare, i updated my day and night skincare routine in an easy shoppable format! it’s a lot of products but i rotate them daily. 😁

currently on my playlist: crash landing on you soundtrack

currently watching: what’s wrong with secretary kim

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top c/o | Sézane pierro shirt in gran fortina (wearing size US 4 and could have sized down to a US 2) — similar in the omboy shirt // similar in the max shirt
bottom | Aritzia the effortless pant in birch (wearing size 6) — similar in the A&F sloane tailored pant
bag | etsy woven bag in apricot (old) — similar by Quince // similar by Quince in a woven hobo bag
shoes | Manolo Blahnik BB pump in nude patent — similar by Ann Taylor // similar by Sam Edelman
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil — similar but a huggie style! // similar by Quince
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver
rings | gorjana diamond row ring in 14K gold // gorjana diamond stacking ring in 14K gold

until next time!,
JD

photo credit: @janeyunphoto

the sezane gillyne skirt and graphic tee

happy May friends!

hard to believe that summer is here!!! i’m looking forward to the longer days with more sunlight into the evening hours. probably my only favorite thing about summer since i’m not a huge fan of the extreme heat — not looking forward to that at all! for this post i was super excited to shoot with my girl again @janeyunphoto, since it has been quite some time. she always makes me look amazing!

when i saw the Sézane gillyne skirt online #gifted i was drawn to the texture and the fun front pockets with button detail. the brick color ended up being a more toned down burnt orange (and more wearable imo)! i styled it with a simple graphic tee and some white booites which make it the perfect gameday outfit in Austin! #UTLonghorns #hookem

side ramblings: strawberry season is in full swing and i’ve been oogling over all the tj’s strawberry goodies and strawberry treats in general! if you haven’t already, definitely check out the Sézane pop-up on SoCo before September. they invited me in for breakfast this past weekend 😊 such a treat to work with an amazing & generous company — they always send us home with a bouquet of flowers! this time i was also gifted the Sézane pippa dress in olive. this is my second pippa dress and i highly recommend it. it’s hard to find a good t-shirt dress that doesn’t cling to your everything and looks elevated the tie knot detail really brings it all together for me. it also comes in a sleeveless version called the Sézane pippaé dress too (i also own this as well. it’s that GOOD).

currently on my playlist: what was i made for? by Billie Eilish

currently reading: the true love experiment by Christina Lauren a spin off to the soulmate equation

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top | J.Crew Factory le weekend t-shirt (so old) — similar Paris one! // similar by J.Crew Factory
skirt c/o | Sézane gillyne skirt in brick (wearing size US 4) — similar
jacket | Old Navy denim jacket (very old) — similar by Quince
earrings | Mejuri charlotte bold hoops in gold vermeil — similar but a huggie style! // similar by Quince
shoes | Dolce Vita timone booties in white (old) — similar
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver
rings | gorjana diamond row ring in 14K gold // gorjana diamond stacking ring in 14K gold

until next time,
JD

photo credit: @janeyunphoto

the sezane tomboy vs. max shirt

hello april!

a button down is a staple in all capsule wardrobes. why? because it’s versatile. you can mix and match it with a variety of bottoms (denim shorts, jeans, skirts), dress it up (french tuck) or down, layer it (over a dress), or even wear it as a beach/pool cover up. Sézane has many beautiful collections, but i typically go for the staples like the tomboy and max shirts! i’m glad they’ve been added to my collection. in summary, the difference between the two:

  • Sézane tomboy shirt — despite what you think the name would mean it’s actually classic & fitted. measurements listed below for a 36 or US 4:

    • measures 19.5” in width from one side seam to the other

    • measures 26.4” from the shoulder to the hem

    • complimentary embroidery available (you’ll see it after you click add to basket)

  • Sézane max shirt — oversized & relaxed. really great for super casual days, coverups at the beach or pool. it’s also longer and wider than the tomboy. measurements listed below for a 36 or US 4:

    • measures 24” in width from one side seam to the other

    • measures 28.9” from the shoulder to the hem

Sézane tomboy shirt in ecru/camel stripes

the only iconic one i’m missing is the Sézane pierro shirt — which is next on my list to try. the fit seems similar to the tomboy but the pierro is in pretty prints that’ll look great with some solid wide leg pants!

i included pictures here of both so you can get an idea. ironically they are in stripes since i’m having a striped moment over here && i styled them both with white bottoms!! which one should you pick? depends on the FIT. for classic, go with the tomboy. for oversized go with the max. you can’t go wrong with either! i love that it does not require ironing once washed (thank goodness, because i rarely pull out my steamer/iron). personally, my style leans more towards the tomboy (as i also have it in plain white) but the max is a fun one to have for certain style vibes. if you don’t own either, i recommend going with the tomboy first as my rule of thumb is to always go with classic first, then build on that with more fun & trendy pieces. more pictures after the jump!

currently on my playlist: lose control by Tom King (i like this cover more than the Teddy Swims original)

currently reading: the island of sea women by Lisa See

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Sézane tomboy shirt in ecru/camel stripes

Sézane max shirt in striped blue

Sézane max shirt in striped blue

top c/o | Sézane tomboy shirt in ecru/camel stripes (wearing size 4 US)
top c/o | Sézane max shirt in striped blue (wearing size 4 US, i could’ve sized down to a 2 in this but i wanted it to be truly oversized)
denim | Everlane kick crop jeans in white (very old) — similar by Madewell // similar by J.Crew Factory // loving these wide leg ones!
pants | Ann Taylor kate wide leg cropped pant in white (wearing size 2P, hands down the best wide leg cropped pant everrrrrr)
bag | Loewe puzzle bag in sand grained calfskin (size small) — dupe on Amazon // also comes in a REALLY adorable mini size i also debated too!
watch | Michele 29 mm deco diamond watch in gold and silver
rings | gorjana diamond row ring in 14K gold // gorjana diamond stacking ring in 14K gold

until next time,
JD