Adrienne Nguyen: j/slides

Casual Blues

asymmetrical dress Friday, November 22, 2024

Adrienne Nguyen_All Blue Sweater Dress Striped Asymmetrical Skirt Louis Vuitton LV Twist Bag with Platform Sneakers_Casual San Diego Farmer's Market Outfit

A sweater and skirt combination is perfect when the temperature starts taking a dip! What's even better? When it comes as a dress! The navy blue top portion of this dress sits a little bit above my waist though I'm assuming it should lean more towards a crop top for average height girls. I love how there's an asymmetrical striped midi skirt portion that's already attached so I don't have to think twice about styling this look. For a casual day out, I paired this dress with my favorite J/Slides white perforated sneakers and my LV Twist bag.

// Louis Vuitton Twist Bag // Bally Sunglasses // J/Slides Platform Perforated Sneakers //

XO,

Adrienne

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Pilates in CALIA Inspire

CALIA Inspire Friday, July 26, 2024

Adrienne Nguyen_Downtown San Diego_City Life Blogger_CALIA Inspire Sports Bra and CALIA Inspire Leggings_All Black Yoga Set_PIlates Outfit_Yoga Outfit_Downtown Lifestyle_City Life_Platform Sneakers_California Style

Fitness became one of my passions after I finished undergrad. I started running daily, did P90X, and yoga. Once I started grad school, things started getting extremely busy and although I did walk a tremendous amount each day from the campus parking lot to class, I didn't have a steady routine. I occasionally did yoga but it wasn't consistent. After I graduated again in 2020, I developed and maintained my routine.

Working out also requires the right outfit for maximum efficiency. I've worn athleisure pieces from numerous brands in the past but there was always something that could be improved. I recently discovered CALIA's Inspire collection and it really does feel like you're wearing nothing at all. I'm pretty petite so when I sit down, the bottom of the crop top touches the top of the high waisted leggings making it seem as if I'm wearing a jumpsuit. The leggings have pockets on either side but I feel as if it's still on the thinner side of the spectrum. The crop top really sucks you in and it's much thicker compared to the bottom. I linked these exact pieces at the bottom of this post, if you're interested in investing in a set!

// CALIA Inspire Sports Bra & Leggings // J/Slides Platform Sneakers // Le Specs Sunglasses //

XO,

Adrienne

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Summer Breeze in Coronado

braided shoes Friday, July 19, 2024

White Sheer Boho Summer Dress with Rattan Ribbon Bucket Sun Hat and Rattan Tommy Bahama Bucket Bag and Pink Platform Espadrille Double Buckle J/Slides Sandals_San Diego Blogger_Coronado Island

How do I cool down in the summer besides staying cool in air conditioned spaces and any spots of shade when I'm outdoors? By wearing cool, breathable clothing! I typically opt for lighter colors and if it's sheer, even better! Unfortunately, some items are a tad too sheer so I have to layer up. I paired this sheer boho mini dress with a slip dress and since I was spending the day at the beach, I wanted to be comfortable. I accessorized with a rattan bucket bag, straw sun hat and braided platform double buckle sandals.