Denim for Days

I am starting to notice so many old school trends come back to life recently, and it's only making me realize once again that fashion inevitably repeats itself. It is a cycle that is constantly evolving and progressing and I am just so fascinated by it all. How awesome is it that you can expect something that is considered atrocious now in the fashion industry could make a comeback years from now? For example, the whole New Balance/ Adidas shoes trend is back and it is fire. Everyone has gotten their hands on some Adidas Superstar shoes and it is so interesting because I remember having them in middle school/ high school and throwing them away because they became out of style. Now I wish I still had them because that vintage, retro trend is really in right now. In fact, I just ordered myself a new pair on Urban Outfitters, so check these out if you are also looking for some cool sneakers/ tennis shoes. Super stoked for these to come in the mail because I have so many ideas in my head on how I will be styling them.

Another trend that's been coming back stronger than ever is dungarees, aka a fancier term for overalls. Over the summer, I came across a pair of dope overalls at the thrift store when I was shopping in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. They were actually pants when I bought them, but I decided to cut them into shorts so I could wear them for the summer. I would recommend going to thrift stores for overalls rather than paying $80+ at a retail store because it's not worth it. It's a trend, a fad, a style that is temporarily trendy and will eventually go out of style. For timeless and classic pieces, I will pay more money to invest in something that will last me a long time. However, for trend pieces that I know I won't be wearing a few months from now, I choose to go for a cheaper alternative.

On another note, I am actually a style guru on CollegeFashionista now and will be posting many of my looks on there so make sure to check out my page! Here is a little preview of my denim dungarees look for my style guru bio post:

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Follow me on Instagram @believeinyourselfies for more outfit details! Hopefully I can get back on that blogging grind and post on here regularly again.

Love Always,

Eric

Monochromatic

Even though I am guilty of wearing loud and bold prints in a lot of my outfits, I've actually been trying to adopt a more monochromatic style lately. I've realized that less is more and I can surely make a statement with an outfit without obnoxiously showcasing colors or patterns.

Photographed by Michael Isenburg

I love the simple ease that this outfit conveys with the succinct lines and binary color palette. The asymmetry of the hem is very interesting to me and I think adds a lot more character to a simple tshirt.

Outfit Details

Top: UO

Jeans: AllSaints

Hat: Brandy Melville

Love Always,

Eric

nobody said it was easy

I find it extremely hard to pull together an outfit that is both weather appropriate and comfortable in Taiwan. It is so humid and hot here that I feel like I am sweaty all the time. This outfit is breathable and perfect for a casual day out with some friends.

Outfit Details

Top: F21

Shirt: Urban Renewal

Shorts: Levi's

Shoes: Doc Martens

June 5th was my mom's 54th birthday, so we had dinner at a panoramic restaurant on the 85th floor of Taipei 101. The view was breathtaking as we overlooked the whole city of Taipei while enjoying our delicious four course meals. Family always comes first, and I just wanted to remind everyone to always appreciate the love that our family unconditionally provides us with. Treasure the time you have with them because you never know where you will be in a few years. It's definitely been hard on my family with me living in NY, my sister in LA, and my parents in Taiwan. Having to travel across the globe simply to reunite with my family has made me realize that I need to take advantage of every moment I've got with my family.

Love Always,

Eric

We don't sleep when the sun goes down ☾

I feel like Aladdin lol

This outfit is kind of ridiculously weird, but I actually really like it LOL. It is the perfect summer outfit for a casual day out or for going to the beach. The graphic tank is very on trend for the summer and gives off a very California-esque vibe. The turban was a last minute add-on, and I'm glad I incorporated it into this outfit. I like to put my own unique twist on something that is generally ordinary and simple. It's weird to realize that I have had this blog for almost 5 months now. That may not be a long time to some people, but for me, the 5 months I have dedicated to this blog has been a truly refreshing and rewarding experience. Being able to connect with others who share common interests with me through fashion and my personal style has been a pleasure. So thank you guys so much for supporting and reading!
Make sure to take a minute to go to my Lookbook page and fan me/ hype my looks!
Though the summer is about to come to an end, remember never let the positive vibes end and be sure to carry them on with you to wherever you will go.

Love always,
Eric

Outfit Details

Top: c/o PacSun

Flannel: Express

Jeans: thrifted

Turban: DIY

☁ Heaven is a place on Earth with you ☼

This summer has literally dashed by, and I will be starting my first year in college in less than two weeks! Knowing who I will be rooming with and things like that are making me more excited to begin school. OH AND I HAVE REALLY EXCITING NEWS! I'm going to Morocco for my birthday/Christmas break this year! I am soooo excited and cannot wait to get there already. Hopefully, I will be able to blog and take lots of pictures for you guys! Not only that, but I will also be going to London afterwards with my sister and explore the city on our own! I'm sad that my summer is almost over and I haven't really done anything memorable, but I am really glad I was able to spend lots of time with some of my best friends that I will miss a lot when I go to NY :( I'm also glad that fall and winter is coming up, and I can finally pull out my chunky sweaters and long sleeve shirts to combat the hostile New York weather.

Love always,
Eric

Outfit Details

Top: Old Navy

Cardigan: Topman

Pants: h&m

Shoes: Converse

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Summer is more than halfway gone, and I am just having a hard time facing the fact that I AM GOING TO COLLEGE. Who will I be hanging out with? Who will my roommate be? What classes am I going to take? Am I going to be able to adapt to the hostile New York weather? So many questions, and so many doubts. I have been trying to pack everything into my suitcases, and it is just really difficult to decide what to bring and what to leave behind. I guess it is time to let go of some of my physical and emotional baggage. On a lighter note, I have been watching Desperate Housewives literally 24/7! That show is actually so good...it was completely different than my initial perception of it. It is like CSI...but with housewives! Anyway, I actually BROKE my camera...which sucks because that means I probably won't be able to do another outfit post until I get a new one. I have been considering buying this one with all the money I made from selling half my closet. Let me know what you guys think and please let me know if you guys have other suggestions! I thought it was about time to upgrade anyway and invest in a DSLR or a SLR to improve the picture quality on this blog. My look has also been featured on the Mens Fashion Now blog, go check it out!

This look was inspired by Givenchy's famous rottweiler shirt, and I just love the easiness the beanie adds to the outfit. I decided to dress up the look a little bit with some oxford shoes to complete the outfit. I hope everyone's summer is going fantastically, and I cannot wait to share with you guys my adventures in New York! :)

Love always,
Eric

Outfit Details

Top: eBay

Flannel: Old Navy

Jeans: Vintage Levi's

Shoes: Hawkings McGill

Beanie: eBay

JAWS!

Outfit Details

Top: Topman

Pants: H&M

Shoes: UO

Sunglasses: eBay

OOTD: Bada$$

Leather absolutely makes me feel like a bada*s and is an essential piece I cannot live without! Leather makes your outfit so much more grungy in such an effortless way. As you can tell, my color scheme for the day is very simple: red, black, and gray. On my lazy days, I like to tone it down a bit and just be comfortable with whatever I am wearing.

Thank you for reading and I hope your Saturday is going great so far!
-Eric

Outfit Details

Shirt: DIY

Sweater: thrfited

Vest: Charles and a half
Flannel: Old Navy

Jeans: H&M

Shoes: Vans

Backpack: Herschel