Within the highlight as we speak: When not producing vogue commentaries, blogger Jazmín Pedroarena-Leal is assured to be seen poring over Khaite’s newest assortment.

Full title/pronouns: Jazmín Pedroarena-Leal (she/her)

Location: Southern California

Vogue Membership member since: Could 2022

Instagram deal with: @styledespresso

My signature look: My model is informal—however elevated with playful luxurious items. I really like mixing smooth neutrals with enjoyable, colourful assertion items. Relaxed denim, a crisp crewneck t-shirt or a vibrant sweater, and an outsized blazer paired with Samba sneakers—or The Row zip-up boots—and sporty sun shades is my go-to search for days on the run—which is most days, as a enterprise proprietor and a mother! Later, I’ll change into considered one of my classic 80s/90s night jackets from Claude Montana or St. John and add a Saint Laurent slingback or Chanel bow flats.

My favourite designers: I gravitate in direction of labels and designers who create versatile items with robust silhouettes and playful particulars: Khaite, Chanel, The Row, Magda Butrym, Saint Laurent, Toteme, Etro, Fendi, and Prada. (If I may, I’d purchase the whole Khaite assortment every season!)

On my vogue want checklist: The Chanel 22 Purse has been on my wishlist for the previous 12 months or so—and at last, this previous week, I bought one in white leather-based with a rainbow metallic variation. This piece is an ideal instance of a playful twist on a brand new basic—an elevated, versatile funding piece I’m completely satisfied to have in my assortment. Now on to discovering the subsequent piece for my want checklist…

A enjoyable truth about me: I’ve all the time liked studying and writing about vogue. After I was little, I’d ask my dad and mom each month to take me to the bookstore to purchase the most recent Vogue. Later, considered one of my finest school papers was centered on the significance of sourcing genuine high-fashion items and the impression of more and more out there duplicates. In summer season 2023, I began my Substack vogue e-newsletter, The Styled Cortado, to share my model musings, styling concepts, outfit commentaries, items I’m enthusiastic about, seasonal runway observations, and vogue op/eds. (And as my e-newsletter’s title suggests, I very probably have an espresso cup practically glued to my hand as I’m typing.)

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