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the sophia diaries

Thank you for dropping by! I am here to help you discover your best qualities and how to present yourself confidently to the rest of the world. Join me on this journey! 

the sophia diaries
working on inner and outer beauty
Greenhouse Colors + Reader Survey to Improve TSD
Apr 20

Apr 20 Greenhouse Colors + Reader Survey to Improve TSD

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#OOTD, Fashion

Do you ever try a trend and think you won't like it but in actuality you really enjoy it and it looks better than you think? 

Spring or Summer? + The Reality of Fashion Blogging
Apr 13

Apr 13 Spring or Summer? + The Reality of Fashion Blogging

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#OOTD, Fashion

I am honestly so confused with this weather. I don't think I've ever been so confused with New England weather before. 

Spring Is Here! + Wearing Clothes You Are Comfortable In
Mar 30

Mar 30 Spring Is Here! + Wearing Clothes You Are Comfortable In

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Even though I pre-shot this outfit in the middle of winter and it was freeeezing, this is still an outfit I wear on a daily basis when it gets warmer.

Bringing Back Embroidery + How To Enjoy the Embroidery Trend
Mar 23

Mar 23 Bringing Back Embroidery + How To Enjoy the Embroidery Trend

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Fashion, #OOTD

Today I am finally bringing some complications to my outfits! Although still, it isn't super complicated haha

Modern 'Cowgirl' + Q&A Link
Mar 9

Mar 9 Modern 'Cowgirl' + Q&A Link

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Fashion, #OOTD

Fun Fact: The name of this outfit is actually because my boyfriend thought I looked like a cowgirl in this outfit.

Spring Transition + How to Layer Without Looking Like It
Mar 2

Mar 2 Spring Transition + How to Layer Without Looking Like It

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#OOTD, Fashion

Mostly because I'm ready to bust out my non-winter jackets, but jackets that are too heavy for summer time. Or, basically, fall jackets. 

Fiery Neutral + How I Gained Confidence in front of the Camera
Feb 23

Feb 23 Fiery Neutral + How I Gained Confidence in front of the Camera

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#OOTD, Life

Then I wear outfits like these and I suddenly feel power within myself starting to spew out as confidence, and all of a sudden I feel good.

Feminine Grunge + Adding Some Grunge To Your Style
Feb 16

Feb 16 Feminine Grunge + Adding Some Grunge To Your Style

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#OOTD, Fashion

I don't want anyone to ever think that I just wear feminine and dainty/simple looks.

Modern 90's + 5 Tips for the Classic 90's Look
Feb 9

Feb 9 Modern 90's + 5 Tips for the Classic 90's Look

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Fashion, #OOTD
Dagne Dover 'Landon Carryall' Review
Feb 2

Feb 2 Dagne Dover 'Landon Carryall' Review

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I have been dying to own a Dagne Dover bag for awhile, and I finally got my hands on it! 

What I Wore ・ GuangZhou, China
Jan 26

Jan 26 What I Wore ・ GuangZhou, China

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#OOTD, Fashion

It was actually warmer in Guangzhou than it was in Hong Kong, which made me even more happy! 

Street Plaid + Staying Positive in a Negative World
Jan 19

Jan 19 Street Plaid + Staying Positive in a Negative World

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#OOTD

NOTE: I posted this without realizing that I never wrote any commentary 😂 We all make mistakes haha

What I Wore ・ Hong Kong
Jan 12

Jan 12 What I Wore ・ Hong Kong

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Fashion, #OOTD

Obviously I brought a lot of clothes to China with me, and obviously I would have to show you what I wore ;) 

What I Wore・Boston, MA
Dec 1

Dec 1 What I Wore・Boston, MA

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#OOTD, Fashion

Even though I haven't been posting much, I wanted to post these outfits :)

What I Wore・Victoria B.C., Canada + Things to Pack for a Short Trip
Sep 1

Sep 1 What I Wore・Victoria B.C., Canada + Things to Pack for a Short Trip

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Fashion, #OOTD

Check out the outfits I wore to Victoria B.C. below, but also just general outfit inspiration when you are not at a destination for very long :)

Bamboo Shots + Body Image Chat
Aug 25

Aug 25 Bamboo Shots + Body Image Chat

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#OOTD, Fashion

I decided that I want to do something different. I want to have a little heart to heart chat with you all about body imagery, and how we perceive ourselves. 

Concretely Grey + Instagram Chat
Aug 25

Aug 25 Concretely Grey + Instagram Chat

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Fashion, #OOTD

I am currently in the process of applying for jobs post-grad, and I have already told my parents that I want to work and live in the city. 

Into The Wind
Aug 18

Aug 18 Into The Wind

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#OOTD, Fashion

This dress is black, but because it's so flowy and it goes with the breeze, it makes it easier to breath during the summer heat.

Simplest of all Outfits + Berry Picking
Aug 11

Aug 11 Simplest of all Outfits + Berry Picking

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#OOTD, Fashion

This outfit is honestly the most mindless of them all, but also screams summer and simplicity. 

Stripes & Red + J.Crew Signet Bag Review
Aug 4

Aug 4 Stripes & Red + J.Crew Signet Bag Review

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Fashion, #OOTD

I prefer outfits like these where I can really move around, there is air for me to breath, and there is that usual pop of color intermixed with the usual neutral look I aim for. 

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ANTI-HIPSTER • I was talking to a friend the other day and I was saying how I don’t follow trends as soon as they come out because I don’t know if it’s worth my time to invest in it. That can be fashion, or even music, tv shows (which is why I watched Queer Eye, Terrace House, and Agents of SHIELD so late 😂), and food. And then they said... “so you’re basically an anti-hipster” 😂 I burst out laughing and actually thought it was SO ACCURATE! Do you do that? Here are some of the trends I have seen but not sure to try or not:
1 - Charcoal ice cream
2 - straw/clear/round ring handled bags
3 - Cardi B (yep, haven’t touched her music lol)
ABOUT THIS PHOTO: My boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary 2 weeks ago and we dressed up a bit 😊 I wore this @targetstyle dress for the first time and O.M.G. it’s one of my favorites and makes me so excited for warmer weather! I never realized how many pretty clothes Target has...
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#collegeblogger #thevisualcollective #getthelook #asianblogger #seekthesimplicity #classicstyle #workstyle #makeyousmilestyle #styleinfluencer #myshopstyle #thesparklediaries #realoutfitgram #photosinbetween #theeverygirl #bostonblogger #seattleblogger #styleonthestreets #whatimwearing #stylefile #solovelysofree #theblogissue #targetstyle #outfitgram #stylegurulove #thatauthenticfeeling #inspiremyinstagram  #ootdstyle #stylecollective #ugglife #styledbyme
THANK YOU • So as a blogger one of the most common growth strategies to do is follow-unfollow (not going to lie, I did a version of this aka if I followed someone and they didn’t follow me back in a few days, I would unfollow them. I’m already a picky person when it comes to following someone so I do get offended... don’t hate me xD). So for the past few days I haven’t said anything, because I’m scared it’s just a dream. But, thank you, for 2k, but mostly for being interested in my posts, life, and ridiculously long captions 😂 you guys are the reason why I do this, and not going to lie, I want 5k followers by the end of the year. Do you think I can make that goal? 😊 it might sound crude outright saying that, but honestly, any Instagrammer who wants to “succeed” will have a goal in mind 😊 I’m just being my honest self and telling you 😂 is there such a thing as too honest? Lol regardless, I’m going off on a tangent... THANK YOU SO MUCH 💕
NEW BLOG POST: Today’s post is very personal, and a topic I think is important 😊 it’s about how to look forward, sharing with you my personal tips for how I don’t focus on the past, and look towards the future 😁👍🏼 give it a read, link is already in bio 🙌🏼💕
ABOUT THIS PHOTO: I’ve heard so much about Blackbird donuts from fellow Boston bloggers so my bf and I decided to try it! Not going to lie, it was a little dense for the two of us, kind of like a cake/donut. But it was sooo good still. I got a lemon one and it was PERFECT. What’s your favorite donut flavor?
SLEEPING NOW • Have you ever woken up in the morning, knowing the long day ahead, and am already excited to sleep tonight? Well, I’ve been having days like that recently, especially knowing that this Thursday night I finally get to see my bf 😂 I’ve been going to Boston a lot and every time I go, I see something that makes me fall more I love with the city even more. I am really excited to move to Boston in about a month. Most people are scared to move to a new city, but in my opinion sometimes change can be good for the heart, mind, and soul. But also because I will finally be with my boyfriend after 6 years of LDR 😂 you heard of people being scared of moving in your their loved one, but actually we have both been pretty ready for years. But I am a little worried sometimes... anyway, what are you doing this Tuesday? (This caption perfectly summarizes my scatterbrain train of thoughts 😂)
ABOUT THIS PHOTO: My boyfriend and I went to take spring outfit photos in the middle of winter (I say middle but it should’ve been the end... this winter is literally never ending 😑) but it was so cold I had to bundle up before I took the photos 😂 this photo just shows the reality of fashion blogging... don’t trust what you see on Insta because seriously, we never take photos when we say we took them 😂 (if I do share with you a photo that was taken that day, I will share that, because I would be very proud of myself 😂)
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#collegeblogger #thevisualcollective #getthelook #asianblogger #seekthesimplicity #classicstyle #workstyle #makeyousmilestyle #styleinfluencer #myshopstyle #thesparklediaries #realoutfitgram #photosinbetween #theeverygirl #bostonblogger #seattleblogger #styleonthestreets #whatimwearing #stylefile #solovelysofree #theblogissue #anthropologie #outfitgram #stylegurulove #thatauthenticfeeling #inspiremyinstagram  #ootdstyle #stylecollective #modeblogger #styledbyme
HALO BEAUTY • I’ve been dying to share with you all my review. For those who didn’t see the unboxing, Tati and I go way back. I started following her before she hit even 1m subscribers. I knew from day one that whatever she recommended it would actually be good. So even when she came out with a collab with Birchbox I jumped on that, and the eyeshadow stick is still something I use today. I owe any make up skill I have to her, and I basically owe my blog to her as well (she made talking about make up look so fun and easy that I decided I was going to blow past my fears of being online and just do it). So ofc, when she announced her brand and her product, I got it ASAP. It’s funny coz she announced it a few days before the launch so since her announcement I had left the website on a tab and would check back occasionally until it launched (but it was also the serve as a reminder that it was happening because I have bad memory and probably would’ve forgotten about buying it if it wasn’t there as a reminder 😂)
NEW BLOG POST: Check out my review of Halo Beauty’s Booster with photos for comparison. (@halobeauty) Hope it’s helpful to you, but at the end, if you don’t want to read the review, you can also just check out the ‘Final Recommendation’ section for my final verdict 😊
ABOUT THIS PHOTO: A flatlay of some of the favorite things at that time I took the photo 😊 but also thinking of bringing more flatlays back to my ‘gram coz they are so fun 😊
TERRACE HOUSE • So you know Netflix right? Well, my boyfriend and I just started watching it and omg are we obsessed (yes I talked about it briefly in yesterday’s caption 😂). Yesterday we watched the episode where all the original cast had left and omg I was so sad 😭 they were all so good! The new cast seems interesting too... either way, it’s one of the better reality tv shows I’ve seen coz everyone is Asian so they are all so nice! It’s the best, highly recommend it if you’re looking for a little bit of relationship drama and hilarious commentary 😂 but what are you watching right now? I got so many shows to watch...
ABOUT THIS PHOTO: My boyfriend’s apartment has this really cool hallway that looks into the Charles River. We had wanted to shoot these outfits outside but it was soooo cold and windy outside that he and I just found places around his apartment building to shoot with 😂 and because of the backlighting that’s why my outfit is so dark hehe
A CHILL WEEKEND • Group projects are done, 2nd thesis draft submitted, and now I can finally semi relax and do the things I enjoy: writing blog posts, sleeping, eating, going to the gym, and watching Netflix. Speaking of Netflix, my boyfriend and I started watching Terrace House two weeks ago and we are HOOKED! If you are looking for a new Netflix show to bring, I DEFINITELY recommend it! But also it’s funny because we had started Jessica Jones S2 and knew we wanted to watch all the Marvel Movies before the new Avengers but because of this show we totally didn’t do any of that 😂 that’s how good it is! P.S. It’s Fact Friday on my Stories so check out the fact you would never know about me 😉 And also I’m doing this new thing where there will be daily gif appreciation... Instagram’s got it down!
NEW BLOG POST: In today’s Fashion Friday I am sharing with you all the reality of fashion blogging haha and also a BTS story because omg, fashion blogging is totally hard work and also a lot of sacrifices being made 😆 check out the link in my bio for me! X
ABOUT THIS PHOTO: Spring has begun near me and I’m so excited to bombard all your feeds with different kinds of flowers 😂 (JK, won’t do that lol)
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