Furry Frenzy

Faux fur has been THE trend. I've been seeing this fabric everywhere and many people are rockin' it this season. At first, I was hesitant to try this trend because it's out of the ordinary and gives off "Joanne the Scammer" vibes (If you got my reference, *high five!), but once I saw this particular piece online, I knew I had to have it. I don't usually gravitate towards this particular color, but I wanted to try something new and step out of my comfort zone. There's no harm in that!

This outfit has to be one of my favorites. It brings glamour and spunk, which I'm totally digging. The faux fur coat makes me feel luxurious (or should I say bad and boujee) and on top of that, can we just take a moment to admire the black sock booties? I've always wanted a pair of boots like this. I've been searching everywhere for a pair that's decently priced and is made of good quality. Then, I stumbled across these. This look would be perfect for a chilly night out - looking stylish and keeping warm.

Now, let's get a little personal. I'm not sure if I've talked about this insecurity of mine on my blog yet, but I use to be very insecure about my height. Growing up, people were so surprised when they saw me because Asians are known to be short, but here I am proving them wrong. Back when I was in elementary and middle school, people would call me names and say I'm a giant or I'm never going to find a boyfriend. I always get the "Oh my gosh, you're so tall!" or "How's the weather up there?". Whenever I wore dresses of any kind, I would always wear flats or a half of inch heel. I was the "tall" friend. I would be so self-conscious to point where I would purposely slouch or bend my knee so that I could look shorter when I took photos with others. I would look up "how to become short" on Google and drink coffee even though I hated it. 

In high school, I was a volleyball player, so I would have to get physical exams every now and then. One day, I found out that I could be diagnosed with scoliosis. Ever since that scare, I've learned to keep my posture upright. I've come a long way from hating my height. Now, I appreciate it. Not to mention, I have a wonderful boyfriend who is taller than me. Thank you very much. I am proud to say I'm 5'6. People shunned me for being tall when I had no control over it. I use to beat myself up for it, but not anymore. I embrace my height. 

What I want you all to know is that every single person has their insecurities even though it may not seem like it. Be kind to those around you because you never know what's going through their mind and what others have to deal with. In this world where we're all about being on social media with the likes and retweets, embrace who you are and love yourself. Don't like makeup? That's okay. Apply makeup everyday? That's okay too. Don't shun a person for what they can't control. If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it. Though having a nice purse, jacket or car is nice for the time being, having confidence in yourself is what matters. You've got to own it!

Onto the outfit details, I spotted the pretty mauve faux fur coat online at Wetseal.com. This coat doesn't shed as much as I thought, so that's a plus. I just checked their website and it's unfortunately sold out, but they do have other faux fur coats if you're interested! I love the muted pink. It's not too in your face. On second thought, I just found a similar faux fur coat from Choies.com. As for my white mock neck crop top, I purchased it at Forever21.com and I received the double buckled belt from Zaful.com. I love how my mom jeans compliment the look. Funny thing is, I actually found these pants in my mom's closet and it fits perfectly. Last, but certainly not least, I got these round heel ankle boots from PublicDesire.com/us. The heel is 4.5 inches high, so it definitely gives you a boost. I love how it elongates my legs and gives the outfit some structure from the tight fitting around my ankle.