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

He's just a Wallflower.

Today was the second day of school, and so far college has been...not exactly what I had expected. Initially, I thought it was going to be easy leaving home and family, but it really has been hard for me to adjust New York life/college life. Talking to my family on the phone is the best way to relax for me now rather than going out and partying like everyone else is doing. My classes have been amazing and I have met so many nice people! I'm just really scared for winter to hit New York because I will definitely not be able to withstand the weather with the one coat that I currently own. Good thing I am going shopping this weekend! My schedule is pretty spaced out, so I have an hour or two in between each of my classes, which gives me some time to relax and listen to music. I really really miss California and all my friends back home, but I need to prove to myself that I can do this even without my strongest support systems. It is weird to see how differently people from the East Coast interact with others compared to people on the West Coast. Aside from struggling to adjust emotionally, I am definitely enjoying the freedom that I am having in college.

I am super SUPER excited for Vampire Weekend on the 20th! Going to be seeing them perform at the Barclays Center in NYC and that is going to be my first concert! I have dedicated my concert virginity to VW....totally worth it though!

Trying to get used to college is really damn difficult, but at the end of the day, it's what you make of the experience. I choose not to be sad and grumpy, and simply enjoy the time I have here. I'm sure everything will turn around as soon as I start opening myself to new doors and embrace uncertainty. Surprisingly, it hasn't been as cold as I thought it would be in New York yet! I'm actually kind of looking forward to the cold weather and to seeing some snow.

Love Always,
Eric

Outfit Details

Button Up: Cheap Monday

Pants: Asos

Jacket: Gap

Shoes: Ralph Lauren

Bag: PLNDR

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!
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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