Some of you may know this as I’ve talked about it in a past youtube video, but I actually spent the better part of my childhood in Korea. Being a Korean-American living in Korea was quite difficult as a child. Back then, my Korean wasn’t very good. My parents put me in foreign school, and I was thankful for the experience of being able to make English speaking friends. At the same time, my parents had me in a Korean school to learn the language, which I was not a fan of. Learning Korean was the last thing I wanted to do. I just wanted to play with my friends! As of now, I’m semi-fluent because I’ve been taking Korean lessons as an adult. Especially now that I’m a mom and Chloe is half Chinese and half Korean, I want her to be in touch with all of her cultures, including being American! I’d love for her to learn as many languages as she can! Hopefully she’ll listen better than I did…
This collared dress reminded me of a preppy school-girl outfit, which instantly brought me back to the uniforms I had to wear as a child! I hated them at the time, but it’s funny how much inspiration I draw from them now! I paired them with these great ankle boots to give them a little edge. The best part about wearing flat boots with a dress is that it adds a cool element to your outfit while still being super comfortable. Perfect for sight-seeing!
Have a great Friday everyone!
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I love the collar and floral print, it’s so elegant and beautiful! The fingernail designs were also a very nice way of adding in some bling.
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I love the collar and floral print, it’s so elegant and beautiful! The fingernail designs were also a very nice way of adding in some bling. I love simple jewelry because it adds in some sparkle without being too overwhelming, silver seems to be perfect in this case!
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I love your floral dress. It’s funny how the things we detest as kids turn out to be stylish once we are grown.
i like your floral dress !
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I love the collar and floral print, it’s so elegant and beautiful! The fingernail designs were also a very nice way of adding in some bling. I love simple jewelry because it adds in some sparkle without being too overwhelming, silver seems to be perfect in this case!
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Aw thank you so much Olive! xoxo Chriselle
love this outfit Chriselle & love that you’re teaching Chloe different languages =)
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Thanks so much MC! I hope she loves it too! lol! xoxo Chriselle
I love how you want Chloe to be in touch with her Korean and Chinese roots! I grew up speaking mostly Dutch at home. I did go to Chinese school for several years but like you I didn’t have the heart to learn it. I had other interests instead! I regret that now because when I go back to China, I feel so ashamed I don’t speak the language well enough to keep a conversation!
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Aw thanks love! xoxo
Growing trickle with stunning look with good outlook attire .
Thanks love! xoxo
simply a delight to watch & read!
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Thank you so much Wallace! xoxo
So simple but so beautiful
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Thank you George! xoxo
Amazing outfit thus far! Absolutely gorgeous <3 Hope you, Allan, & baby Chloe are doing great!
Thank you Genesis! Have a great day! xoxo
Love that dress, you look so cool in it
Love,
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Thanks so much Monika! Happy Monday! xoxo
Gorgeous dress!
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Thanks so much Jada! xoxo
Such a Korean-inspired look, I love young it is, and super chic too! Your style has definitely improved and evolved wonderfully over the years Chriselle.
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Aw thank you so much Audrey! That means so much to me. Happy Monday! xoxo Chriselle
That seems so good!
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Hi Neville! Thank you! xoxo
I had a similar experience — my family moved back to China when I was little , and I was suddenly immersed in an entirely new culture and language. Although looking back, I’m so glad my parents made that decision — I have a much broader lens through which to see the world. I’m glad you want Chloe to be in touch with all of her cultures. 🙂 This outfit is so stunning and cute, as always!!
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Hi Catherine! That’s such an amazing story. Thank you so much! xoxo Chriselle
You are glowing Chriselle !! So stunning 🙂
I would love to visit Korea so much
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You’re too sweet, Honey! & it’s such an amazing place! Happy Monday! xoxo Chriselle
Amazing outfit! Can’t wait to go back to Korea <3
Hey Elsie! Thanks so much! & I can’t wait to go back either! haha! xoxo Chriselle
This dress is so lovely!
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Thanks so much Ioanna! xoxo Chriselle
nice dress <3
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Thank you Stephanie! xoxo
Cutest bag seriously xx
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Aw thanks Marta! xoxo Chriselle
Love this dress on you! The hair, the backdrop and that bag, all perfect pairings.
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You’re too sweet, Charlie! Thank you so much! xoxo
Your photos are always amazing! Love the look!
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Thank you so much Catarina! xoxo
adorable as always <3
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Aw thanks Ollyvia! xoxo
Simply reminiscently beautiful . . . As always! 🙂
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Beautiful! Your collared dress is so cute xo
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Thank Ji Yeon! xoxo
I’ve spent my early childhood in Lebanon which is my father’s country but have been living in Europe most of my life. I cannot really speak Arabic but I have been taking Arabic lessons as an adult too because I really want to be able to speak with all my relatives. I think it’s the best thing you can do for your daughter to speak with her in several languages and teach her about all of her cultures.
I love the dress!
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Hi Daniela! Thanks so much for sharing your story! xx Chriselle
wow. perfection in every details. crazy in love with the dress, hairstyle, make up and of course the nails
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Why thank you very much Michele! xoxo Chriselle
that would be a great experience to have lived in another country during your childhood
gorgeous dress
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Looking back, it was an amazing experience! Thanks Nat! xoxo
Love so so much this look! The dress and the bag are amazing!
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Thank you Patricia! xoxo
Beautiful dress, it has such a nice print & design! And I love how the boots add a little bit of edginess to the look!
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Thanks so much Alina! xoxo
Love your Vince boots. Yeah it is important to introduce our roots and culture to the next generation. Especially when both of Chloe’s parents are Chinese and Korean, I believe she will grow up knowing alot about the beauty of culture and differences 🙂
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Hi Viviene! Thank you so much! & I totally agree! I can’t wait for Chloe to learn all about her family! xoxo
I love the colors and print of this dress! It looks very pretty on you! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks Danielle! Have an amazing week! xoxo
I love this look! Those boots are too cute!
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Thanks Taryn! xoxo
I just started Korean lessons for my 4 year old. She’s half-Korean (her father is Korean) and I moved back to America when I was only 3 months pregnant. We live in Wisconsin and there are NO Korean language schools so I have to do everything through online tutoring and language programs. I only remember a little Korean from when I was there so we are learning the language together. I think that makes it more fun for her!
That’s so amazing, Kim! Thanks for stopping by! xoxo
I wish my parents would have thought me more languages when I was a child, it would make such a difference! Chloe can only benefit from this diversity of languages <3
Our mom always put us those lace collars on over everything. I hated them!! Weird that I love collar details now as an adult. But you're so right, it needs some sort of an edge to it, or you will be just like the little girl again 🙂
haha, so true! Thanks for stopping by love! xoxo
I think it is quite common for the kids to hate spending time in school, learning their parents mother tongue when they feel, they do not need it. Only when they grow up do they appreciate that experience. It never hurt anyone to know a foreign language:)
Very nostalgic pictures. Lovely.
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That’s very true, Agnes! Thanks so much! xoxo
Beautiful pictures! I love the dress.
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Thanks so much Desimira! xoxo
Loving this outfit and the school-girl inspiration 🙂
And I know what you mean – though I was born and raised in the US, my parents didn’t want me to forget my native tongue and put me through Chinese school for as long as I could remember. I hated it when I was younger, but now, I’m so thankful for it because not very many Chinese-Americans are fluent in the language <3
Haha Chloe's going to be so lucky to learn so many languages so early on in her life!
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Hey Elizabeth! Thanks so much! & I hope Chloe feels the same way one day! xoxo
I too have a daughter and she’s almost 7. She speaks three different languages because I’m speaking my mother tongue with her, my husband is speaking his mother tongue with her and then, we’re all together communicating in english. I believe that you can never know too many languages and the more you know, the bigger and better chances you’ll have in life and future careers.
You’re looking absolutely breathtaking in this outfit! I like your dress very much, it’s superb!
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That’s so amazing, Natali! I hope Chloe can do the same thing! Have an amazing week! xoxo Chriselle
Amazing outfit post as always. Same as you, I wish I knew better when I was little and pay more attention in Chinese class hahaha.
P.S. You stopped me at your manicure. They look so gorg!
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Hey Emily! I know exactly what you mean! & thank you! I loved that manicure too, haha! xoxo
love these pictures, the dress is gorgeous on you
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Thanks so much love! xoxo