Weekend Vegas Outfits with Revolve
This Majorelle Sweetheart Ribbed set Revolve is perfect for summer. When wearing this, you’ll get stopped and asked where you got your outfit from. An important mention is that the knit material is super stretchy and soft. It feels as comfortable as loungewear! The top is versatile - I paired it with a slip skirt for another outfit. I can see myself wearing the pants during fall and winter as well due to the cozy knit fabric. The inseam of the pants is 25.5”, which is perfect for petites!
This superdown Rachelle Knit Top will dress up any outfit. The fabric is stretchy and the fit is very flattering. Best of all, this top is $48. I paired it with a black slip skirt and created a classy look that was so easy to put together. For another outfit idea, I paired this top with blue jeans to wear more casually.
The RAYE Julie Heel is a minimal block heel that looks great with everything. I have been searching for shoes with a square toe and I’m so happy I found these heels! The woven material is definitely unique.
If you’re searching for a website to do some shopping for clothes, check out Revolve! You’ll find plenty of fashionable styles to choose from.
Summer Vacation Ready with Revolve
It's summer vacation time! For this summer, I decided to travel to Honolulu, Hawaii, and I brought summer styles from Revolve with me. Their website has the cutest clothes, especially for tropical destinations.
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This Tularosa Ashley Dress in Light Mauve is an elegant dress, perfect during the summertime. I love the button detailing on the side of the dress because you’re able to easily change the look of the dress within seconds. You can button it up or turn it into a slit dress by popping open some buttons. The material is also lightweight and cooling, which is a plus!
This Lovers + Friends Angela Skirt in Blush Pink is the cutest mini wrap skirt. I styled it with a fitted pink tank top for a day out at Waikiki Beach. The satin finish of the skirt is beautiful and cooling during the summer. While walking around the beach, I received numerous compliments on this outfit. I’m excited to wear this skirt more often with different tops.
If you’re looking for some summer clothes, check out Revolve’s website! You’ll find so many cute styles.
Dior Purchase Experience in Honolulu, Hawaii
If you love luxury items, you probably know that Hawaii is one of the best places to purchase luxury goods in the United States. Dior in Hawaii has special pricing, which is slightly lower than the original U.S. pricing. Best of all, there is no sales tax on Dior purchases in Hawaii!
Other luxury brands offer Hawaii pricing as well, and there is a sales tax of around 4.5%. Here is a link to read about my YSL Purchase Experience in Honolulu, Hawaii. The article also includes a list of other brands that are discounted in Hawaii.
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Prior to arriving in Honolulu, I called the Dior store on luxury row to have an SA ship in a new Lady Dior My ABCDior Bag in Blush Cannage and reserve one for me. It was originally sold out when I called to inquire about the stock at this location.
If you are planning to visit Hawaii and shop there, it is strategic to call ahead of time and ask about the inventory. This allows for the SA to help you find the specific item you want and possibly reserve one for you. This is the bag that I have been eyeing for two years, so I wanted to make sure it was available while I was in Hawaii.
The pricing for the bag in New York is $4,700 USD and the sales tax is around 8.9% which would make the total around $5,118 USD if I were to purchase it in New York.
The pricing for the bag in Hawaii is $4,300 USD and there is no sales tax for Dior purchases. The difference is around $818 USD.
The Lady Dior My ABCDior is the same size as the small Lady Diors. However, the special touch of this bag is that you can add personalized badges on the leather strap. You can choose three badges for free and additional badges are $65 USD each.
I had a wonderful experience shopping at the luxury row Dior store in Waikiki, and I recommend this location. Make sure to follow me on Instagram to see how I style the handbag! @emthaw.
Watch the unboxing video of this bag below:
YSL Loulou 1 Year Wear and Tear Update
It has been a little over a year since I purchased this Yves Saint Laurent Loulou bag in the size small, black leather, and gold hardware. This is my wear and tear update on the bag. If you are interested in reading about my purchase experience in Hawaii with the special pricing, you can read my blog post: YSL Purchase Experience in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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I have received so many compliments and questions about this bag on Instagram and on YouTube. A year after regular use of this handbag, the leather is still beautiful and puffy. The shape of the bag held up very well and there are no dents on it whatsoever. People often ask if the leather is smooth, grained, delicate, or durable. I would say that the leather is smooth and durable.
Here is the link to this bag: Loulou Small in Matelassé “Y” Leather.
When looking at the flap of the bag and interior, there is little to no wear. I will admit that I still have not removed the stickers that are on the magnetic closure and zipper. The “Saint Laurent” logo still looks very new in person. In the photo, it looks like there is a white reflection on it.
Another concern that gets brought up to me a lot is whether or not the gold hardware holds up well. The color of the gold is a matte antique gold color rather than a shiny vibrant yellow. I prefer this because scratches are less likely to show. The color of the gold has not changed over the year of wear.
This is the right side of the bag. The bag is still holding its shape well and it has not flattened on the sides.
This is the left side of the bag.
Looking at the back of the bag, there are no scratches or discoloration spots. It is still in excellent condition and I see no wear on it.
Although the bag has no feet at the bottom, it still stands upright. The leather on the bottom is also in really great quality.
Here is a YouTube video on my YSL Lou Lou 1 year wear and tear update.
Numerous people have told me that this bag has been on their wishlist for a long time and asked if I recommend it. I would say that it is a beautiful, durable, and timeless piece that will not go out of style. It is a handbag that can be dressed up or down, so effortlessly. After a year of regular usage and storing it properly in its dust bag, it has held up so tremendously. I do not really see any wear on the leather or hardware. If this is something that you have been wanting for a long time, I would say to go for it! If you are planning to travel to France or Hawaii in the future when things get better, the price would be a bit lower in those places. Make sure to check out my Hawaii blog post if you want to know more about the pricing there: YSL Purchase Experience in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Love,
Emily
YSL Envelope Medium Bag Wear and Tear Update
I purchased this YSL Envelope Medium Bag in Mix Matelassé Grain de Poudre Embossed Leather in August of 2019 during my Honolulu, Hawaii trip since the price is lower there. If you are interested in reading about my purchase experience and knowing how much the bag costs, check out my blog post: YSL Purchase Experience in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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I purchased this handbag in August of 2019, so it has been 9 months since I have been using it. The leather is 100% calfskin leather and textured, so it is very durable. So far, I have not experienced any issues with staining, scratching, hardware chipping, or the bag flattening.
For the front of the bag, you can see that the leather and the gold hardware is still in brand new condition. The color of my bag is in “Dark Beige.” I found it in store at the YSL Honolulu Luxury Row store.
YSL Medium Envelope in Dark Beige (the one I have): https://rstyle.me/+LHeBXYwlll8A51WKPqJN8A
YSL Medium Envelope in Latte : This color seems to be one shade darker.
YSL Medium Envelope in Dune : This color seems to be two shades darker.
Looking at the side of the bag, you can see that it has not flattened at all. It is quite wide, so it fits many items.
A decent amount of people are concerned with the back of the bag, when it comes to nude or any light-colored bags. You can see here that there is no issues with staining on the leather. I rarely wear jeans, but when I do, I made sure to double the chain and wear it on my shoulder. This will minimize the contact with the bag and the pants. I love that there is a pouch in the back as well because you can conveniently place an id, metrocard, cell phone, and etc for easy access. I do not put my phone in this pouch because I do not want the leather to stretch out or get dented.
On top of the chain, there is leather cushioning, so it is comfortable to wear on the shoulders. The logo, “Saint Laurent Paris,” is also stamped on top.
Make sure to check out this video if you want to see the packaging that comes with the bag and modshots!
If you want to take a look at how I style the bag, make sure to follow me on Instagram @emthaw!
If you have been researching about this bag and are interested in purchasing it, I believe that you will love it! It is a classic piece that will easily match your outfits and it is very durable. I recommend that you purchase luxury items at their official store or website. If something were to happen to the bag, it would be best to address the issues to the official store rather than a department store. Also, you receive the original packaging: dust bag, box, and shopping bag. If you purchase it at a department store, you might only receive a dust bag and the bag.
I hope this blog post was helpful to those interested in the YSL Envelope Medium Bag!
Love,
Styling the Yves Saint Laurent Loulou
I purchased this beautiful handbag in July 2019, from Yves Saint Laurent at the Luxury Row boutique in Honolulu. Since then, this bag has been a staple piece that I find myself constantly reaching for. It is the most practical one in my collection due to how much it can hold. I also enjoy using it because of the versatility - I can wear it in 3 different ways (double-chained, crossbody, and on my shoulder). I wrote about my purchase experience which includes the pricing as well. Click here to read my blog post on my YSL Purchase Experience in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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I will be showing you the different outfits I have styled with the Saint Laurent Loulou Small in Matelassé "Y" Leather.
Stone Island Lambswool Crew Knit > Aritzia Cohen Pant > Chanel Lambskin Espadrilles
This look is extremely comfortable, yet put together. I love how the slightly oversized knitted sweater looks with my pleated trousers. The colors for my outfit are greyscaled, except for my shoes. The exact color of my trousers and espadrilles are no longer available, so I will link the products in a different color.
Dolman Sweater > Aritzia Stedman Coat > Aritzia Conan Pant > Nike Blazer Low
When I have a wool coat on, I love wearing this bag crossbody. This was one of my favorite looks of the season due to the nude brown tones. I decided to throw on a pair of white trainers, to dress down the outfit. It would be a bit more dressed up if I wore black loafers or heels.
Lace-Trim Cami > Ultra High Rise Jean Leggings
If you know me, you probably know that I love all-black outfits because they are so effortless, yet classic. I love how the gold hardware stands out when I am wearing all black. This was an outfit that I wore during the summertime.
This dress from Aritzia is one of my favorite summer dresses because of the gorgeous strawberry red color and flattering length. Unfortunately, it is completely sold out. Currently, they have another red midi dress but it is patterned and the straps are not adjustable. Here is the link to the new Aritzia red midi dress. There is also a similar style from Revole, which is just as adorable.
Button Cap > Crop Bandeau > Levi’s Wedgie Fit Jeans > Slingback Pumps
This summer outfit received so much love on my Instagram. I usually do not gravitate toward an edgy style like this, which is why many people were surprised by this outfit. Often times, I style the purse with classic or elegant outfits but this shows how it also pulls together an edgier look.
Love,
Hawaii Lookbook
For my 2019 summer vacation, I went to Honolulu, Hawaii to attend my cousin's wedding. Here are some outfits that I wore during my time there.
This white off the shoulder top has a lace-up detailing in the front. There is a zipper on the right side of the top that is hidden. I recommend sizing up, as the material has no stretch to it. I normally wear a size xs but I am wearing a size s in this top. It is priced at $16 usd. The floral skirt is a wrap skirt and the style is asymmetrical. The sizing is true to size. The length is meant to hit mid-calf. I am 5'2 so the skirt is slightly longer. It is priced at $18 usd.
This lace camisole is my go-to summer top that matches every bottom. The top that I am wearing is a slightly older style. It does not have little buttons on the front. There is a very similar top that is being sold with buttons. It is a very easy piece to throw on and it is priced very well at $34 usd. The leopard slip skirt is made of a glossy satin fabric that feels amazing on your skin. There are slight ruffles at the hem of the skirt that is very flattering. It is priced well considering the quality and how often I will wear it. It is priced at $110 usd.
Red dress & sunhat
This is the Rosalie dress in Goji Berry by Aritzia. Unfortunately, it is no longer being sold in stores or online. It was originally priced at $168 usd but I purchased it while it was on sale for $84 usd. The sunhat is priced at $6 usd, which is a steal.
This cream ruffle dress has an adorable tie-in-the-front detail. The silhouette of the dress is an A-line. It is fitted in the bust area and then the rest is flowy. The material of the dress is very thin but not see-through. The quality is not the best but it is alright being priced at $13 usd.
This strawberry dress is so adorable. There are also polka dot patterns on the dress as well. It is fitted on the bust and waist area and the rest of the dress is flowy. In this photo, the dress looks much more fitted because I am sitting. It is priced at $17 usd.
This lace dress is perfect if you are attending a summer wedding as a guest. Many people have turned their heads to glance at me a couple of times when I wore this dress. A little kid dropped their jaw, gasped, and reacted with a "wooooooow." A staff member at the wedding said, "this is a beautiful dress; it is the best dress. You look so pretty! It is not Valentine's Day!"
The silhouette is an A-line and the length is midi. If you are taller, it will hit your mid-calf. Since I am 5'2 and wearing 2-3" heels, the dress hits lower on me. I typically wear xs in dresses but I am wearing a size s in this style. The bust and waist area are fitted and the rest of the dress is flowy. There is no stretch for this dress so I recommend sizing up. It is recommended to size up 1 size for anyone. If you have a larger bust, it is recommended to size up 2 sizes. It is priced well at $89 usd.
This polka dot dress is made of the silkiest material. The material is cool against the skin and is very lightweight, which is perfect for summer. The neckline is draped and in the back, there is a v-line. The bottom of the dress is slightly ruffled, which is a nice touch. The length is midi but it looks like a maxi dress on me since I am 5'2. It is priced well at $50 usd.
This lace mini dress has a plunging neckline. There is a zipper and also a wrap tie that is attached to the dress. The bottom of the dress has ruffle detailing. The material of the dress is not the best. The fabric is not the softest and there are some loose threads. Considering the price of $28 usd, it is not bad.
This pink ruffle bikini is so cute! The top is ruffled and there is a tie in the back. The bottoms are comfortable and not overexposing. They also have ties on each side. I am wearing a size s and it is true to size. Keep in mind, there is not much padding in the cup of the top. There is only a thin lining and support. This is priced well at $12 usd for the top and bottom set. The sunglasses are priced at $95.