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Clothes Encounters. Jenn Im. 4 years of making videos. 

737k subscribers. 45 million views.

Winter Lookbook 2013

     In 2010, Jenn and her roommate, Sarah, began posting some of their first YouTube videos which included hauls, thrift tips, and simple Q&A's. About a year following the channel's creation, Jenn moved up to Northern California from LA and Clothes Encounters became purely hers. Despite the girls' separation, she continued to post about her daily fashion life and slowly gained more and more followers who were interested in her style. Now, 45 million video views later, Jenn Im is one of the most widely admired fashion gurus even outside of the United States. With new videos every week, committed subscribers comment positively on her unique and affordable outfits. Her videos, however, are not exclusive to just plain old ootd's anymore. Often, Jenn posts highly requested videos such as "What Would Jenn Wear?", seasonal lookbooks, beauty & makeup routines, travel vlogs, monthly favorites, and many more! Also, I think I can speak for everyone when I say that Jenn's fashion taste appeals to just about anyone. Whether you're a laid back tomboy, bohemian babe, or a classic girly girl, Clothes Encounters has the perfect outfits for you. Jenn Im constantly inspires viewers to channel their inner fashion guru by showcasing her cool style for girls of all ages to mimic. At the same time, she still manages to maintain a very signature "Jenn" look. How does she do it all? Overall, I'd just like to say that Jenn Im will always be #1 on my style icon list.

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 F21 necklace, H&M top, F21 jacket, Urban Outfitters denim, Franco Sarto boots

     Now that the holidays are over, it's time to delve into the new year, which means 365 opportunities to showcase your vamped up, reinvented style for 2014. Now is the time to experiment with your wardrobe and spice up your traditional, everyday looks.

     I've never been one to wear necklaces honestly, so I thought I'd start off by trying out this chunky geometric necklace with deep blue stones. I ended up really loving the way the silver tone complemented the zipper detailing on my outerwear. I found that mounting the stones on a plain grey/black background and framing them with the black lapels on my moto jacket truly made the necklace stand out. I think during this new year I will start keeping an eye out for more chunky jewelry to wear around my neck. As for choice of denim and shoes, well 1. you can't go wrong with rich indigo denim, and 2. a good pair of black ankle boots keeps things simple, yet chic.

p.s. I finally got my hair cut a couple days ago! I've been wanting short hair for a while now, but I never got around to it. I guess it goes with that whole "new year, new me" thing. Anyways, this is by far the best decision I've ever made and I'm so relieved my long locks are finally gone.

I hope everyone has enjoyed the first week of 2014! Check back soon for more posts. xo

Purchase of the Month: Daisy by Marc Jacobs

     So I FINALLY got to buy this perfume yesterday! I've been wanting it for a couple years now and I was beyond happy to snatch it at Nordstrom Rack for only $55 as opposed to the original $70. I'm a sucker for purchasing things that have pretty packaging, so yes I'd just like to say that I love the way they designed these bottles. 

     I'm sure most of you have smelled this perfume before, but if you haven't, then let me be the first to say that the name pretty much says it all. Daisy has a light floral scent that is reminiscent of fresh daisies in the springtime, and is still elegant and youthful. I think this perfume is appropriate for women of all ages, although it is targeted towards sort of a younger audience. Daisy by Marc Jacobs can also be bought in roller ball sets if you're not willing to commit to a full size bottle or if you're just trying out some new scents.

Also I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I hope you guys got to spend some quality time with your loved ones, don't forget to thank them all for those wonderful presents :)

Christmas Wish List

Hey guys! Christmas is just in a few days, and I'm sure all of you have made your own special wish lists for this year. Here are a few of my favorite holiday picks!

Christmas Wish List by treasure-i 

Day to be Thankful

Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I have so much to be thankful for this year, and hopefully you guys do, too! :)

     Every year I attend a party with my extended family--aunts, uncles, cousins--and there isn't really a dress code like the ones we have for Christmas parties. Due to the massive amount of food we all end up consuming, people usually come in more casual, flexible clothing. 

     This year, I felt like going a little more dressed up. However, I'll be wearing a sweater dress, which still goes along with the comfy setting of my Thanksgiving parties. In contrast to the soft and casual dress, I put on this textured navy/purple blazer. I'm really into mixing pieces that normally have very different uses (ex. girly dress w/ biker jacket); I like to think they stand out more when I put outfits together this way. Because this dress ran a little big around my waist, I put on a slim patent black belt to make it fit just the way I want it to (personally, I think it looks better this way). To finalize this outfit, I slid on these awesome spiraled tights that I bought from American Apparel. I saw them first in one of Jenn Im's videos and I fell in love with them and had to buy them for myself. Along with keeping my legs warm, I think they are an interesting asset to all my outfits and I'll be honest, I always catch people staring at them whenever I walk by, haha. I've been wearing them a ton this season! Also, once again, I'm wearing my black boots. Forgive me, I've been meaning to buy another pair of boots since I'm constantly wearing these in every post!

H&M blazer, F21 dress, thrifted belt, American Apparel tights, Franco Sarto boots

favorite pair of tights + favorite pair of boots

That wraps up my Thanksgiving outfit post! I hope you all are having a great week and enjoy spending time with family/friends tomorrow. Don't forget to make that mental list of all the things you are thankful for. 
always, Kaycie

Huge thank you to Sarah who takes great pictures! Check her out here: Z

Red Sweater Weather

I just bought some new sneakers last weekend so I thought I'd put together and share a quick & casual outfit for you guys.

     Lately I've been loving cropped sweaters because of the cute high-waisted skirts/bottoms you can pair with them. These combinations of clothing also, in my opinion, look great with longer jackets and create flattering proportions for me. Once it gets cold, I'll start pulling mine out to wear with outfits like the one below.

     I bought this red sweater at Forever21 for under $20, which is a great price for the quality and color of it. I find that Forever21 often has a lot of trendy items for much lower prices, so those of you who aren't into splurging should definitely stop by. 

     Another thing I want to talk about is my beanie. I found it in the men's section at H&M, fell in love with it immediately, and bought it in less than a minute. I really like the color of the beanie--it's sort of a dark blue-green--and it is one of my favorite colors to wear in the fall. I find that I like the shape of mens/unisex beanies better than girls' because they're smaller and more fitted. This isn't the first time I've worn something I've found in the men's section; often, you can find a lot of great items there, so try it out! H&M, especially, has some great clothing and accessories, even for girls.

H&M beanie, Forever21 sweater, Urban Outfitters denim, Reebok sneakers

Ways to Wear: Leather Jacket

     Autumn has finally hit us! The colder weather has just begun to hit us here in Southern California, which means we'll all be pulling out our favorite winter outerwear. This year, mine is my recently purchased leather jacket. Leather jackets are so versatile and work with almost any style and just about every season. Today, I wore it with a cut t-shirt from a The 1975 concert that I went to a few days ago. I also wore some plain blue pants and my favorite pair of boots to keep things neutral.

[left to right]: me, Sarah, Emmy. We all wore band tees and heavy black jackets.

Kaycie H&M leather jacket, The 1975 tee shirt, H&M pants, Franco Sarto boots

Sarah TopShop jacket, The 1975 tee shirt, TopShop velvet skirt, Nordstrom socks, Doc Marten boots

Emmy H&M leather jacket(same as mine), The Neighbourhood tee shirt, PacSun jeans, grey Converse