J'adore Paris!

Tularosa polka dot 'sid' wrap dress | Cara floral lace headband | Soludos wedge lace-up espadrilles | Photos by: Tina Clara

I am in love with Paris..and this cute polka dot dress by Tularosa. I’ve always associated cute stripes with Paris, so thought this pattern of polka dots is a nice change from the norm and a perfect fit with the Parisienne vibe. And how it flows and flows! It’s the perfect summer dress to have, and such a great alternative to the many flower pattern dresses that we see year after year.

As it is my first time visiting Paris, France, I can finally understand why it is such a romantic city. The fact that the sun sets after 10pm gives you the opportunity to do more in the city and you end up staying out late. I love wondering around the streets of Paris during the midnight hour with twinkling lights reflecting over the Seine. Making new friends in random places and in odd hours. Joining the daily hustle n’ bustle of the Parisienne life. Taking the metro like a Paris local. Having café au lait and fresh croissants every morning at the local bakery. Watching the Eiffel tower light up and sparkle every night. This city of love and light…je t’aime!

What is your favorite city? I think I finally found mine. :)

From Paris with Love, xo Juting

Lady in Red

Guess dallas maxi dress (similar here and here) | Photos by: Tina Clara

When in doubt, wear red.

Especially knowing when the backdrop is going to be with this beautiful turquoise waters. There’s something quite enchanting about long flowy dresses…and really, any solid colors will do against breathtaking scenic backdrops such as this. Wind blowing, ethereal, mystical, free spirited and simply beautiful. For once, I was prepared! I brought a lot of long flowy dresses...Hallelujah!

You should really try it. You owe it to that little girl inside of you...yes, the part of you that never grew up. Be playful! Live a little! Get/wear a long flowy dress, walk around the beach like an idiot (ha!) and have a friend take a few snaps even if it’s from an iPhone. I did! You won’t regret it.

Maybe I just want to be that emoji of the girl in the red dress from the iPhone. ;) xx jt

Black & White texture

H&M textured crop top (similar here and here) | Topshop monochrome gingham tube skirt | Guess by Marciano strappy pumps with gold accent (similar here) | Givenchy Antigona medium bag | Gentle Monster sunglasses | Michael Kors watch | Photos by: Tina Clara

I love the simplicity in black and white combinations. Sometimes, it’s fun to take it to the next level by playing with different textures to give it a little more edge and contrast. In this case, I love the smooth and sleekness from the pencil tube skirt paired with the textured top. One sleek and smooth, while the other rough and textured. It’s kinda cool, don’t ya think?? That’s what I love about fashion. There are no set rules. You just make it work. This look is classic and tres chic. I feel like such an adult! Oh wait, I am one:)

If you follow me on instagram you may notice that I dyed my hair back to black. My hair is currently black but my blog posts will not reflect that. Apparently, I don’t work as a blonde! Sticking back to my Asian roots gets me more work. And that’s what I gotta do....so Asian it is! I constantly joke to my friends and castings, “Hey look, I’m back to Asian!” As if I wasn’t before;) Since dying my hair back in February (over 2 months ago!) I’ve been booking jobs left and right and been so busy that all my posts are pushed behind. Story of my life again. I have some posts from last year that still need to be published. Basically #FML. I’m terrible at blogging. Haven’t you noticed? I swear I will catch up...said no one ever;) xx jt

Smile

ASTR layered floral tank | ASTR pleated floral skirt | Christian Louboutin heels | Saint Laurent Y Ligne clutch (similar here) | Nadri earrings | Vita Fede bracelet | Gentle Monster sunglasses (similar here) | Photos by: Tina Clara

“I have many problems in my life. But my lips don’t know that. They always smile.” - Charlie Chaplin

I’m one of those people if I don’t smile, I have this god-awful resting bitch face. So I do my best to smile all the time! The best feeling is when someone smiles at you back. A simple smile can lift anyone’s mood and it’s infectious, so spread it around.

Another reason to smile (beside hanging by the lovely Charlie Chaplin ‘Smile’ Wall in Venice) is when I get to wear something so pretty such at this 2 piece set by ASTR. I love the flouncy aspect of this outfit. I don’t typically like wearing crop tops because I don’t want to focus on sucking my gut in all day LOL. A girl’s gotta eat! This crop tank has the perfect amount of coverage. And again, it’s floral and flirty. What's not to love?!!

A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear....so wear it well. :) xx jt