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Before selecting items from a sponsor, I scour their website as if I'm making the purchase myself. The upside? I often incorportate the pieces, such as this cat sweater and tulle skirt, into my everyday wardrobe, sporting them well beyond the collaboration.
The downside? Too many choices, and outfits that could've been. For my upcoming collaboration with Yoins, I ultimately settled on this cozy sweater and t-shirt dress. But this zebra sweater ($24), human sweatshirt ($23), pineapple co-ord ($14), or ruched dress ($14) were all also solid options.
Here's how I would've styled them, given an endless budget. I did my best to incorporate affordable pieces that I would actually purchase on my own, but since this is hypothetical, a girl can dream, right?

Dress, Target | Button down, Goodwill | Oxfords, DSW | Flower crown, Forever 21
Photos by Alura Chung-Mehdi
As the air outside becomes more crisp, I welcome the fluttering colors that descend to blanket the ground. I ecstatically reach for cozy sweaters and color-coordinated layers in the morning. I savor my steaming mug of peppermint tea each day.
I lament, however, the sun's early retire, the bone-chilling wind, the foreboding signs of melancholy winter. I yearn to feel the sun's radiant warmth on my skin, run barefoot through the lush green grass, dance with the gentle breeze in a flowy dress. Fall is beautiful decay, but it's still decay.
So I'll continue to carry this little piece of summer, this flower crown, with me throughout each season. Even if the outdoors are gloomy, these blossoms will rest cheerily on my head, a reminder of the dormant season that will awaken once again.

Dress, Forever 21 | Scarf, gift | Top, thrifted Target | Shoes, Forever 21 | Belt, Forever 21
Photos by Alura Chung-Mehdi
As I inch closer and closer to the professional world, I've begun to wonder how my wardrobe will transform--will the days of Mickey Mouse sweaters and gold sequin shorts become but a distant memory? Or will my quirky picks remain tucked away in my closet during the work week, only to emerge on the days reserved for savoring sleep and flexible agendas?
One thing's for certain: this versatile mint dress will remain a full-time member of the team. From traveling to formal occasions to everyday wear, it's served me well for years.
Even if it is just a dress, the smallest constant in an ever-shifting world is such a comfort.

Hartford Half Marathon
Post-race selfie
Flora
Miso happy
Thumbs up
Missing the days of the braid

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