The New Year's Eve Bash

My Insight: Yay, a chance to ditch those casual clothes you're wearing as you scramble for last minute gifts! Flats are comfy but for a night out, wear something with a heel! It'll make your outfit look that much better! Over the knee boots were invented quite some time ago however, they're definitely in this season and I'm sure they're here to stay! Since these boots will be reaching up towards your thighs, pair it with something on the shorter side like this pleated, leather mini skirt! I chose to pair this with a sleeveless turtleneck. Why? Since it's sleeveless, you won't experience that excess bulge, the possibility of pinching a nerve that makes your entire arm numb when you layer a jacket or coat over it and if the restaurant has the heat on full blast, you won't be sweating through dinner!

Get the look: Exclusive For Intermix Mira Tweed Knit Turtleneck / Stuart Weitzman Highstreet Suede Over the Knee Boots / Polo Ralph Lauren Pleated Short Leather Skirt / Proenza Schouler Mini Crossbody / Pearl and Arrow 14K Yellow Gold Cuff / Eugenia Kim Antonia Fur Hair Tie /

I finally put up my flocked Christmas tree last night and I feel terribly short next to it - it's standing high at 7.5". For the twenty odd so years of my life, I've used your typical green Christmas tree as the main centerpiece and decorated with different ornaments depending on that particular year's theme. I tossed many household items when I moved to San Diego which was good in the sense that I was able to start over fresh. The only negative thing I can come up with having a flocked tree is the constant downpour of white pixie dust. I can only imagine the imminent mess when I actually begin placing ornaments onto the branches. I was wearing a black sweater while I was assembling the tree and it looked as if I just walked through a blizzard. Speaking of sweaters...

With the drop in temperatures, it's time to layer and bundle up! I was actually looking for puffer jackets and scarves during all the Black Friday madness for my trip to New York. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find anything decent. I've had a soft spot for New York City since I was a little girl and Gossip Girl only solidified my desire to work that much harder now so my future self can live in the Big Apple. Though I've visited New York in the past, I've always left the city craving another bite. Wanting to see more. Wanting to absorb more culture. More Art. More landmarks. More late night food. More "only in New York" things. The last time I was there was in 2013 for my Blooomingdale's collaboration. I miss the constant rush and how you're actually able to run into people you know all around Manhattan. True, I've only visited one borough but I'm adding Brooklyn to my list of "must see." I was planning on visiting this lively city during winter break but my vacation happens to be quite short this year due to block scheduling - aiming to visit in 2018 when time permits.

Since the weather gets toasty every so often in San Diego, I thought I'd finally share this asymmetrical mock neck bow top outfit! I wore this early October when it was still possible to wear sleeveless tops and skirts without freezing half to death. I might put together a similar outfit for my research presentation next Friday! If you're following me on Instagram, you might have noticed that a lot of my recent outfits are dark or some shade of blue. It's time to put more effort into my #OOTD by adding splashes of color! Hope you guys like this outfit! Until next time!

A lightweight jacket perfect for summer and a possible layering piece for fall? This mesh bomber definitely fulfills both! You may have noticed this piece on my blog before when I posted it with my exercise attire (HERE). If there's something I love more than staple pieces (a plain white tee shirt, distressed jeans or a black coat), it's unexpected versatile and transitional treasures! This bomber worked perfectly for an off-duty look and I can see myself styling this in so many different ways! For instance, when the temperature permits, I can layer this underneath a few short sleeved sweaters or on top of some plain blouses! I cannot wait until it gets colder - anyone with me?

I linked some alternatives below so you can check them out - the first linked mesh bomber is on sale for $18! Get it now while sizes are still available! It looks identical to mine! Some say wear black when you feel like there's just nothing to wear in your closet so that I did.

For those of you checking out my blog for the first time, make sure to follow me on Instagram and check out my Poshmark @adriennenguyenn. I am updating my virtual closet everyday and many items are new with/out tags or gently worn! Help me save up money for tuition! Hope you guys like this post - until next time!

I am getting tired of this humid weather in Southern California but I don't mind the cool nights. Nevertheless, I do hope the temperature starts decreasing soon - my winter clothes are just dying to be worn. I've been doing a lot of driving for short road trips up and down California... my eyes are straining but there is still so much left to do! Here is an easy, breezy outfit perfect for a scorching hot, summer day. I found these beautiful elastic band shorts from Carmen Marc Valvo. I kept my accessories in muted tones to keep the focus on my shorts but I couldn't resist wearing my mint cat-eye sunglasses!

My style has been quite bland lately so I decided to spice it up by reverting back to my old ways of mixing prints! As contradicting as that may sound, I miss creating outfits and wearing things in a way other people wouldn't. If you have been reading my posts, you may remember an article I wrote stating that I would start a tips section on my blog. I enjoyed reinventing runway looks in high school with things I had in my closet - some looked very similar while others followed the same color scheme or theme. 

Now onward to my outfit! I finally found heels to replace my old BCBG Max Azria's. It usually takes me a while to break into new shoes but these are surprisingly comfortable - I hope I didn't jinx myself! But I am a fan for nude, beige, or tan heels since they make me appear taller than I actually am! Though these brown heels don't fit that criteria, they're mighty comfy. Fashion and comfort working together? Who knew that was possible! Anyways, I actually wanted to pair this Lovers and Friends floral top with the yellow skirt featured in one of my most recent posts but it looked quite plain so I opted for these houndstooth shorts from Forever 21. Until next time!

Although summer hasn't officially reached its denouement, school is starting again and morning commutes will, once again, be horrendous. But the one perk about getting your geek on, again? The amazing S A L E S! I'm sure you have all heard of the major retailer, Macy's. If you haven't visited their website or stores in a while, NOW is the time! They are having a blowout sale for all your back to school clothing necessities! Dresses for under $20? Tops for under $15? They have everything to fit any price range and personality! Remember to use the PROMO Code: 'BTS' to get 20% OFF and get free shipping on all orders over $75!

I bought this Free People dress during the sale and it's perfect to combat the humid Southern California heatwave! Plus, you can do braless - definitely a pro! Even with this cut, the chest portion stays in place whether you're bending to pick something up or twirling around. But I must say, the back of this dress is so much better! Just look at the tassel details! Free People is included in the Macy's sale so hurry before your size disappears! Until next time!

I cannot believe how long it's been since my last outfit post - 2 months!!! Life as a pharmacy student has definitely interfered with my ability to maintain blogging consistency. Sharing things on Instagram is much easier than shooting, filtering and editing an entire set of photos for one outfit... which is why I created a separate page on my blog that links my Instagram outfit details. I believe it will be a faster way for you to find out what I'm wearing. You can find that page linked HERE (Shop My Instagram) or in my sidebar under the VSCO circle.

For this breezy day out, I decided to pair my faux fur boxy top with a pleated leather mini skirt. I played around with brown hues by adding tortoise shell sunnies along with nude closed toe D'orsay block heels. I used to be big on accessories. Necklaces, bracelets, rings? The more the merrier! I didn't want to add too much noise to my look so I stuck with a black floral statement necklace with subtle mesh feathers.

In no ways am I parting with my blog. Though it may be a quick read or inspiration for others, my blog documents my life, my stories and my outfits beginning with my undergraduate years at UCI. I don't mean to be melodramatic but I am going to continue posting for as long as I can and no one can stop me! Anyways, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was able to maintain a high readership through my pharmacy posts. Those following me since the start of 2016 may have noticed that pharmacy has a way of making an appearance in each post. I am planning on transitioning my blog to include more pharmacy topics (such as my experience with IPPE retail and hospital rotations) and things prospective pharmacy students would like to see, read and know. I am also debating on rebranding my blog... decisions, decisions...

The future, unknown as it is, brings upon a sense of excitement. An allure of the unexpected. Until next time.

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This watch features Swarovski crystal markers along with sapphire crystal glass. But that's not what gets me all fired up! Nope, it's the ability to see the heart and soul of mechanical watchmaking. This is a semi-skeleton watch that showcases a bit of the mechanics on the face of the watch however, if you reverse the watch to the opposite face, you get to see all the essential elements that goes into making this zebrawood watch. The gears and wheels in action... Oh my, I'm easily amused!

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I found this amazing vineyard in a business complex which, I'm assuming, specializes in the production of wine! I will definitely return to this location for more outfit posts! My mom took a lot of pictures but I looked frazzled in the majority of them- probably because it was scorching in the mid-afternoon! These pictures were taken in 2012 and I am reposting them on my blog!

How do you guys keep in shape? I enjoy yoga and running! I try to run at least twice a week (I successfully ran 4 times this week *jump for joy*) and I do yoga every day. I slacked off for a month and all my hard work disappeared FAST... Besides, I eat a lot of junk food. So I decided to pump up my exercise routine this month by running more. I will also try eating cleaner by the end of this month... after I finish eating all the snacks I have laying around (Bring on the OREO'S!!!).

Anyways, I'm the type of girl who likes listening to really loud music, complete with an over-usage of beats, when I'm running alone. I frequently update my playlist so I don't get bored but I still wind up being able to predict the next song... I tend to run really fast so I need something that can stay in my ears and theoretically block out all my surroundings. I recently received headphones from Ankit and they're the cutest thing ever! I was surprised by the amount of noise they were able to block out! Plus, which girl doesn't want a fashionable accessory for her ears! See more details here. Remember to follow me on instagram @adriennenguyenn - I will put close up pictures of these earbuds within the hour!

Finished my first week back at school! It was definitely tough waking up at 6AM after two weeks of getting up some time around 10-11AM though I must admit, it felt good seeing the sun rise as I drove to UCSD. I was rarely on campus last quarter since I opted to podcasting a majority of my lectures however, I will be putting in my best effort to attend all classes for my last quarter as a P2. Easier said than done though! I'm more of a visual learner so I've personally found that physically being in class is a more effective learning method than sitting behind a laptop. The only con of going to class is having to wake up in the wee hours of the morning just to beat traffic and get parking... which, I might add, isn't even close to my classes! I can't wait until the new parking structure in front of Skaggs is complete - it'll only be a few feet away from class and I can finally wear heels to school! Speaking of heels, since investing in Michael Kors Leather Lace Up Combat Boots, these leather booties, also by Michael Kors, have gone into retirement. They're extremely comfortable but definitely not appropriate for those hills I have to ascend and then descend during my walk from the parking lot to class.

My outfit color gradient has dipped into the dark side. If you scroll through my blog or Instagram, you'll notice that my earlier posts revolved around bold and bright statements. I still possess a plethora of "colors" in my closet but I've been migrating towards darker options of the late. Not sure if that's a reflection of my personality or if it's easiest to work around for professional clothing. Whatever the case is, April will be my month to shine in brighter colors so bee on the lookout!

This is completely irrelevant but I've had a couple P1's and potential pharmacy candidates ask me what I find most effective when I study so I'll be creating a blog post for that also! I'm still working on the content of my UCSD pharmacy interview but you can expect to see it sometime in April! Until next time!

SPRINGGGGG BREAK!! It's been a hectic few weeks thus why I wasn't able to get a post up until now! I'm so glad second years get a 2 week break at UCSD and it's well deserved after the quarter I just endured! I caught up on some much needed sleep this weekend and I plan on making the most of my spring break before heading into an intense Spring Quarter!

Does anyone know the Fuzzy Wuzzy song? It was one of my favorite childhood songs I got from PBS! I immediately thought about it when I put on this sweater. Fuzzy sweaters are incredibly warm and cozy but these things are so darn itchy! I wore a short sleeved tee shirt underneath but it was still poking through. Nevertheless, I forgot about it when I was at the mall and SeaWorld! Yes, I  wore high heeled boots for a night with sea creatures! Anyways, I'll be posting more on my Instagram as well! Feel free to follow along! Until next time!

I have this odd affection for SWEATER VESTS - check out some of my previous posts with them here: My Blue Roses Sweater Vest + My Blue Lacoste Cable Knit Sweater Vest - which I have yet to blog about. Well, my love for this fine piece began in high school and has since blossomed. Sure, they get a bad rep since they're usually associated with dorks or nerds but I think they're C O O L. High five to Raj Koothrappali, from The Big Bang Theory, for wearing them in every episode for the past nine seasons - he wears them with such confidence!

Not only do sweater vests integrate very well into office attire, they're perfect for casual outings! They're thin enough for layering during Fall/Winter, perfect for keeping you warm on chilly Spring days and great for those cold Summer nights! But enough about my obsession with sweater vests. I decided to feature another favorite layering piece - the SLEEVELESS DUSTER COAT ( I found a black sleeveless duster coat for just $12 HERE). Since I was planning on doing some outdoor shopping, I paired this outfit with my comfortable BCBG MAX AZRIA buckle boots and a fedora ( Get a similar wool plum and black fedora with black trim for just $7!). Until next time!

Midterms are stressful regardless of the course but I find this round of exams building up a tremendous amount of anxiety in me. I typically weigh my priorities and study for classes as the test approaches. Postponing all my studying for a class until the midterm comes around has been my method since high school... However, it's starting to take a toll in me. One thing I came to realize this quarter is that I do require an adequate amount of sleep to function properly. I'm your typical Type A gal and I used to wince at the thought of missing class - no matter what was happening in my life, I made sure to attend every class. Nevertheless, I finally broke out of that routine during my second year of pharmacy school. I know not many people admit to "ditching class" but I find skipping class beneficial for my health. Sad, right? It's probably because I live quite a ways from campus meaning I have to get up extra early to beat the traffic nightmare each morning. Whether it's catching up on much needed sleep or studying for these intense, jam-packed classes, I'm choosing to take care of myself properly this time round. Maybe I should make another post regarding sleep and student life...

I still have a ton of unpublished outfits but I can't seem to muster up any free time to edit them. I wore this outfit over winter break and it was all about mixing some of my favorite versatile pieces with forgotten items! These red suede ankle boots were lost amongst my other shoes but as I began my closet purge, I found these beauties! They're a bit tight but they do make complement many of my outfits. I also found this houndstooth mini skirt with floral appliqués in my closet and it works great with Fall/Winter wardrobes. I'd love to hear more about what you guys want to see on my blog! I received a lot of requests from my pharmacy readers! Feel free to leave a note in my sidebar widget! Hope you like this outfit! Until next time!

Can you believe it's almost February? I have a bunch of midterms coming up but I'm glad they're spaced out! After Renal Block, I've found myself in much need of rest and naps... I'm guessing all that last minute cramming was a bad idea since I'm still reaping the consequences from last weekend's lack of sleep. All in all, this means that it's time to develop better habits! I'm getting back into yoga and I'm going to get on top of this studying game. I survived Renal by drinking massive amounts of regular green tea however, Jamba Juice's green tea smoothie is a also a great way to revitalize! This outfit was taken before Christmas break and I feel like it's impossible to wear turtlenecks now without sweating to death! Winter in California is still quite warm compared to the rest of the nation but we still manage to layer up just like East Coasters!

My goal is to upload a pharmacy post at least once a month... I have a few ideas but I'd love to know what topics you would like me to expand on and possibly provide clarity or insight! I added a suggestions widget on the right sidebar of my blog so you guys can leave me a note with ease! Until next time!

Hey guys! I enjoyed a much needed week-long Spring Break! I was astonished at how little I used my laptop over my tiny vacation from school... though I was on Instagram a lot! For those of you who follow along, @adriennenguyenn, you saw all my adventures through IG stories. I spent the beginning half of my break in La Jolla / San Diego at the Pfizer Research and Development West Coast Division! After I complete my Pharm.D., I plan on extending my knowledge in industry - more on that soon! I went back to Orange County and spent the bulk of my break there... mostly running errands like taxes and such. What surprised me was the amount of security at Downtown Disney - there were checkpoints at every entrance so there was no way to avoid it! Another bummer? No more fireworks! I was able to hear fireworks every single night when I still lived in Orange County so I was very disheartened when I found out they discontinued it!

I always get nostalgic every time I'm back "home" but it's now back to the grind. I do plan on putting up more pharmacy related posts so be on the lookout! Anyways, I recently acquired this reversible oversized houndstooth scarf from Zara and it's such a versatile piece! Not only does it function as a scarf top, you can use it as a throw/blanket. I layered this over a black ribbed turtleneck for added warmth and boot cut Tahari pants to elongate my figure. To keep this scarf from flying off, I secured it with a brown leather belt! I finished off my outfit with a felt fedora that I found hard to keep on my head. I typically pin my hats down but it was a particularly windy day so pins did not suffice. I ended up holding my hat a majority of the time but it's all good! Hope you guys like this post! Until next time!

 On those warm California days in January, I like breaking out of my sweater and pants or skirt routine for a lightweight dress. Though nightfall quickly brings in a brisk chill, the sunny weather demands skin baring attire. This Maison Jules midi dress clashes flowers, stripes and polka dots in the utmost appealing manner. If you look closely, you'll be able to see pleats on the bottom half of the dress - it does inhibit the whole "dress blowing in the wind" vibe but it's a great lunch date look! I finished off this outfit with wedged sandals which gives me height while keeping my feet comfortable! To transition this look into night, toss on a sweater and enhance your waist by cinching it with a belt! Until next time!

When all else fails and you feel like you've got nothing to wear - an all black outfit never fails! I wore this over the break while I did my Christmas shopping and I got some interesting stares... especially when I ventured into areas where the general population was much more elderly than your typical college community. What's the point of going out if you can't express yourself and be a little extra, right? I've been looking through my blog and Instagram feed only to notice that I wear a lot of "collared" pieces of late. Maybe it's because of the profession I'm pursuing requires a more refined and polished look or possibly because it goes well with everything. Nevertheless, I'm sure you'll see more outfits with collars on my feed and blog!

To all my pharmacy readers, I'll be blogging about my experience as an interviewer at UCSD in the very near future so be on the lookout! This week has been a beast but the rest of the quarter won't be a walk in the park either. Have suggestions for topics or anything else? Let me know via email or comments! Until next time!