Trends for Fall 2015 Fashion in OC

I'm breaking into the Fall 2015 season with new hair! Since I let my hair completely fade and was looking for a new look, I decided to try dark indigo and rich magenta colors. I was worried that it may turn out too bright, but the colors came out dark and vibrant enough.
Staying on trend, I ordered this lace up long sleeve top and denim button front skirt since I had been seeing it EVERYWHERE. Also, a girl can never have too many hats, so I was excited to add this statement fedora hat to my wardrobe, although it was a little awkward fitting (which I believe is due to how it was shipped in a soft bag instead of a box to keep its shape). 
I received the most amazing Mexican beach blankets from Las Bayadas, and since I couldn't hit up the beach, I took one of my blankets to The Lab in Costa Mesa for post-lunch (with babe Renee who also took these photos) lounging. Not only do the towels have beautiful stripe patterns, they are made from recycled towels and the company gives back by donating 10% of the profits of each towel sold to its eco-friendly partner, the Costa Verde International School, to support a scholarship program for its local �green" Mexican students. The blankets are huge, soft, and kept me warm when I took it out to the field to watch an evening soccer game.
To sum it up for entering this fall season in Orange County/Southern California, you need a fabulous hat for fall (once it starts to cool down); if you have the option to dye your hair try a new color in the dark pinks, purples, and blues family; retro elements such as the round sunglasses, lace up top and button down skirt front  are more popular than ever; and grab yourself an amazing blanket towel to lay out at the beach, poolside, or wrap around you when it's chillier.

Sunglasses, ZeroUV
Hat, Sheinside
Top, Sheinside
Skirt, Sheinside
Booties, Mango
Towel, Las Bayadas
Photos taken by Renee Rogers

27th Birthday Blogger Dinner Swag Bag

I recently hosted a blogger dinner at the Anaheim Marriott's nFuse Kitchen + Bar in celebration of my 27th birthday. Check out the evening's food festivities here, and shop our gift bags below! Thank you to all of the sponsors that contributed their products! I'm currently en route to Orlanda, Florida for a Walt Disney World Birthday trip! Following along on my handles Facebook / Twitter / Instagram or snapchat @amandat_nguyen:


Voluspa Goji Tarroco Orange Home Ambience Diffuser
Sleekhair's Best Sellers Beauty Pack
Kouture Tattoos Metallic Tattoos
Conway Grooming Hair Service Promotion
Holiday Salon Hair/Beauty Product
ZeroUV Sunglasses
Bel Fiore Hairties Set
Baroni Initial Necklace

Boho Meets Western Desert Style

Did you see mine and Hanger Shortage's Arizona film yet? If not you have to check it out, here are some photos from a look I wore while we were exploring Frontier Town in Cave Creek, AZ during our desert getaway.
Hat, Gotex via Saks Off 5th
Sunglasses, ZeroUV
Tank, Michael Stars
Shorts, Brandy Melville
Booties, Zara
Photos taken by Hanger Shortage

How to Wear Peplum - Casually with a Belt, Shorts & Sandals

Dress down a lace or a peplum top with a vintage or casual belt. The belt that I styled in this look was found at a thrift shop and features Southwestern-inspired details. I tied in the colors of the belt with my tan colored sandals, and kept the look casual with denim shorts. Here are the details on the outfit:

Dapper Vintage Inspired Round Sunglasses in Tortoise Smoke, ZeroUV
Mykas Lace Peplum Top, French Connection 
Shorts High Waist, H&M
Donddi Sandals in Tan Leather, Steve Madden
Belt, Thrifted

How to Wear a Simple Tank with High-Waisted Jean Shorts

I recently just submitted a piece to eHow on how to wear high-waisted jeans in which I featured jean shorts, skinny jeans, and flared jeans. This look was one of the high-waisted jean short outfits. I kept it simple with a boxy tank top since the fit of the shorts was very fitted.
Other tops you can pair with a high-waisted slim fit jean shorts is a crop top fitted or loose, an oversized or loose blouse worn tucked or un-tucked, a t-shirt tied into a knot at the waist, and a ruffled or flow-y top or tank. Here are the details on this look:

Sunglasses, ZeroUV
Tank, Mango
Shorts, H&M
Pointed Faux Leather Sneakers, Forever 21

Topshop Floral Print Dress for a Spring Event

I attended a dinner hosted by the House of Marnier-Lapostolle at the Center Club the other night with Andrew and can't wait to share my experience with you! I got to taste Grand Marnier's Grande Cuv�e Collection and fine wines with a 5-course dinner curated by Master Distiller Patrick Raguenaud. The event was 'cocktail attire', and when I think cocktail attire, I imagine a little black dress or a dark colored number with metallic details. To not play into the typical cocktail dress, I wore a flowy dark floral printed dress cinched at the waist and dressed up the look with a flashy, hologram printed clutch and black platform heels. I usually don't style my hair but because it had enough texture to it, I teased my crown a bit more and french braided the rest of my hair, pinning the bottom into a side bun. Here are the details of my outfit:

Sunglasses in Matte Black, ZeroUV
Dress, TopShop
DEJAVU Platform Pumps, Steve Madden
Clutch, Nila Anthony
Photos taken by Andrew Nguyen