Adrienne Nguyen: March 2024

Scalloped in Pink for Easter Day

business casual Friday, March 29, 2024

A fun way to spice up your work wardrobe? Add color and patterns, prints and/or shapes! This dress from Victoria Beckham for Target fulfills that need. It has a fun scallop design around the neckline, arms and top portion, a dropped waist line AND it's in pink and black! I occasionally wear this to the office on warmer days though I do switch out the accessories. For the weekend, I paired this dress with two strap heeled sandals and my patent floral technology bag from Ted Baker that doubles as a clutch.

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Prada Paradoxe

eau de parfum Friday, March 22, 2024

Never the same, always myself. The campaign slogan for Prada’s Paradoxe’s Eau de Parfum really embodies what I feel to my core. I wear numerous hats in life and that requires me to shift not only my mindset but often results in the need for different attire. Whether I’m in corporate mode attending meetings or casually running errands during the week, I’m still the same person. I live a pretty fast paced lifestyle and for those who have been following me for some time, you know that I travel much more than average. Regardless of what I’m doing, what I’m wearing, or where I am in the world, I know my guiding point, my true north, myself.

In my opinion, I prefer the Paradoxe Intense. It’s a more powerful and intoxicating floral ambery fragrance. The fragrance notes are: jasmine, amber, and moss. If you would like something more sweet, I would give the original Paradoxe parfum a try!

In an effort to be more sustainable, the Paradoxe collection is refillable and the packaging is entirely recyclable.

Interested in finding out more about this scent? Check the links below.

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum_Adrienne Nguyen_Luxury Perfume Review

Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum_Refillable Perfume_Adrienne Nguyen_Luxury Perfume

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Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum Intense_Luxury Perfume_Adrienne Nguyen

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XO,

Adrienne

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VIVAIA Knee High Boots and Slingback Heels

knee high boots Friday, March 15, 2024

Vivaia Knee High Boots_Boots for Wide Feet_Adrienen Nguyen

These knee high boots and slingback heels are so versatile! I am petite so I often wear heels to give myself an extra few inches AND a little more confidence. Heels aren't generally made for those with wide feet and most compress your toes into a pointy triangle tip. Sure, there are rounded heels but they still don't give your toes ample room to move. I can attest to the comfort level and versatility of these two pairs of shoes; I actually have another one that isn't pictured in this post! I wore these boots all around DC and walked THOUSANDS of steps in these knee high boots. I also love how they hug my legs; see my DC post here! As for the slingbacks, I wore them to a biotech conference and I was able to dash from place to place without any pain! If you want to see more pictures of how I style these shoes, follow me on Instagram @adriennenguyenn.

Pink Poncho Cape for Spring_Pink and White Outfit_Vivaia Slingbacks_Vivaia_Adrienne Nguyen

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All BLack Outfit_Downtown City Outfit_Faux Fur Joie Wool Coat_Fringe Mini Dress_Vivaia Knee High Boots_Vivaia_Adrienne Nguyen

XO,

Adrienne

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Vacation Looks at Olia Villa and Suites in Imerovigli, Santorini

aegean sea Friday, March 08, 2024

Plunge Pool in Santorini_Imerovigli Private Caldera View_Santorini

Sheer Kaftan in Imerovigli with Caldera and Sea View in Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen

I still have so much more to share, if you want to see it all, you can check out my Instagram or Youtube! I'll be posting my unreleased Santorini pictures on my IG very soon! In this post, I compiled some of my favorite looks during my stay at Olia Villa and Suites. I spent so much time in the plunge pool and jacuzzi though I somehow managed to see and do everything I wanted to in Santorini!

Large Floppy Sun Hat with One Piece Black Swimsuit on Rooftop Jacuzzi Deck at Olia Villas and Suites in Imerovigli Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen

Sky Blue Two Piece Bikini with Sheer Gingham Crop Top Beach Look_Plunge Pool in Santorini_Imerovigli Vacation Resort Look_Fedora Outfit_Panama Hat with Bikini_Adrienne Nguyen

Black and White Crop Top Hipster Two Piece Bikini Set_Olia Villa and Suites in Imerovigli, Santorini_Fedora Bikini Outfit_Panama Hat Bikini Outfit_Adrienne Nguyen

Bold Orange and Pink Two Piece Bikini_Bikini Crop Top_Imerovigli_Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen_Vacation in Santorini

Bikini Look in Imerovigli, Santorini_Fedora Outfit_Black and White Bikini with Panama Hat_Adrienne Nguyen

View of the Caldera in Imerovigli_Roses and Polka Dots One Shoulder Swimsuit_Olia Villa and Suites_Adrienne Nguyen

Yellow Two Piece Bikini_Girly Springtime Swimsuit in Private Villa_Imerovigli_Santorini_Oia_Adrienne Nguyen

Black and White One Piece Swimsuit_Floppy Hat with Bikini Outfit_Imerovigli_Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen

Blue Dome of Imerovigli, otherwise known as the Church of the Resurrection of the Lord_Adrienne Nguyen

The Blue Dome of Imerovigli, otherwise known as the Church of the Resurrection of the Lord, is visible from the 3rd story of my suite!

Minimal Bikini Bottom_Black and White Crop Top Bikini with Straw Panama Hat_Imerovigli_Olia Villa and Suites_Adrienne Nguyen

Staying at Olia Villa and Suites_Caldera View in Imerovili_Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen

Caldera View from Olia Villa and Suites in Imerovigli_Santorini_Minimal Style Bikini Bottom_String Bikini_Fedora Hat with Swimsuit_Adrienne Nguyen

Rose Floral and Polka Dot Bikini with Floppy Sun Hat_Caldera View of Santorini_Aegean Sea_Adrienne Nguyen_Plunge Pool at Olia VIlla and Suites

Hats

Swimsuits

Exact Sky Blue Bikini Top from Fahrenheit Swimwear is still available!

XO,

Adrienne

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Oia, Santorini

3 domes of oia Friday, March 01, 2024

On one of my last few days in Santorini, I hopped into a private car and went to Oia! For those who haven't read my previous posts, I stayed in Imerovigli. It's possible to hike to Oia but the terrain seemed a bit too uneven and I did not bring my walking shoes! We arrived before 10AM so most of the shops were closed and there were very few tour groups. Fortunately, when we got to the 3 Domes, there was only one tour group - the wait time was approximately 15-20 minutes to capture a picture at this location.

Oia, Santorini_Santorini in October_Hot Pink Drop Waist Dress and Fedora_Adrienne Nguyen

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Home in Oia Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen

If you're wondering how long it takes to walk through Oia, you can get through it in a few hours tops. It really depends on whether you want to just walk through the main road or you're more adventurous and prefer going off the beaten path. Most of those Instagram worthy spots require a bit of walking and waiting! When I went, I was surprised no one took pictures in front of the iconic Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants locations! I was thinking that movie may have predated their time but the people in the tour group ranged from tweens to retirees!

Of note, this definitely isn't the ideal place for anyone who has difficulty walking due to the steep steps and uneven terrain.

Kasto Oia Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Film Location House in Oia Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen_What to do in Santorini

Oia, Santorini_Pink Dress and Blue Door_Greek Islands_What to do in santorini_Adrienne Nguyen

Blue and White Domed Churches in Santorini_Oia_Adrienne Nguyen

Oia Blue Church Domes in Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen_Hot Pink Dress in Santorini

I highly suggest going early if you want to snap pictures with famous landmarks without standing in a horribly long line. I've heard horror stories and I was able to avoid most of it! If you're unable to arrive in Oia early, there are still so many photo spots all around! Most people didn't even blink twice to the location above so I swooped in and took advantage of the opportunity!

360 view of Oia, Santorini_Sunset Location in Santorini_Oia Castle View in the Daytime_Oia, Santorini_Aegean Sea_Blue Domes_Adrienne Nguyen

Atlantis Books E.E. in Oia, Santorini_Adrienne Nguyen_Bookstore in Santorini_Books_Secondhand Bookstore

The one place I absolutely wanted to visit was Atlantis Books E.E. Unfortunately, it was closed while I was in Oia. There was no indication when it would reopen but it just seems like a magical place. I love bookstores so I was really looking forward to it. When I posted this on Instagram, it appears as if other tourists had the same experience, they were unable to go inside. Maybe it was closed for some time...