Hi loves! It’s been a while since I’ve done my last Currently Crushing (the previous one was almost three weeks ago and it was about my obsession with fall coats), so I’m back with another installment in this series, and this time, I’ll be featuring none other than my latest favorite style icon, Kim Taeyeon, the leader and main vocalist of South Korean girl group, Girls’ Generation! 🙂
Though Taeyeon is my latest favorite style icon, she’s actually always been a style inspiration to me! I love her casual and comfy approach to fashion, not to mention the wearability of her outfits for the everyday. But her most recent photos and music video for her solo debut, “I,” have got me crazy obsessed!
Her new album and single focuses heavily on feelings of freedom and finding one self, and I think she embodies these concepts so well in her wardrobe choice (I’ve even seen some comments online about how she looks like a Free People campaign). With outfits that are largely boho chic, she also opts for a more monochromatic color palette, choosing whites and nudes to really bring just a touch of femininity and delicate romance to her style without being too girly at all.
That’s also another one of the reasons why I love Taeyeon’s style – she never overdoes anything (especially since she’s spent the better half of her career wearing sparkly stage costumes so I’m sure she wants a break from all of that), choosing instead, to wear outfits that are more easygoing and relaxed.
One of my favorite looks from her photo shoot is the romantic and soft outfit that’s made up of a loose-fitting thin sweater thrown over a white midi length dress. The dress, which can actually be dressed up for a very elegant look, is instead dressed down with a sweater to be more casual. The whole effect adds just the right touch of softness to her look, and it’s the absolute perfect fall outfit, especially as the days transition from cooler mornings, to warmer afternoons, to chillier nights.
Another one of my favorite outfits from her photo shoot is a more casual look that’s made up of a long and thick-knit cardigan that’s thrown over a loose white top and scallop-hemmed shorts, paired with knee high socks and ankle boots. This outfit is one that I’m dying to recreate and wear throughout fall because I love how she balances all of the elements I love in any look – the right amount of chicness, casualness, and softness – all the while, making it look like she’s carrying the clothes (and not the other way around).
Aside from these more feminine looks, though, Taeyeon also sports a few darker outfits that are more androgynous, giving off more of a city-chic vibe, especially in comparison to the boho-chic-country-romance feel of her previous lighter-colored outfits.
One outfit in particular is just so fall appropriate, and it’s one of my absolute favorites. I love the large red plaid scarf that Taeyeon drapes over her whole black ensemble! The all-black outfit consists of a simple romper, but she gives it such an air of understated chic cool by pairing it with fall’s favorite accessories, such as the wide-brimmed wool hat, large checked scarf/throw, and a gold feather necklace).
What I love the most about Taeyeon’s style, particularly in her wardrobe choice for her solo debut, is how she does play into current trends a bit, but she always maintains her own aspect of bohemian chic in her comfortable yet casual outfits. I admire this about Taeyeon the most because she knows what looks good on her, and she always tries to bring out these qualities in her appearance, whether it’s through her makeup, hair, or clothing choices.
Bonus Outfit:
Loving that casual black-and-white frayed plaid button down!
I can’t wait to try these looks, especially since we’re right in the middle of fall! 🙂 What do you all think of Taeyeon and her style?
P.S. Have a happy and safe Halloween weekend guys! 🙂 As you might know (from my Instagram), I’m already in Vegas!
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You looked like her beautiful!! 😍 So gorgeous 😻
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Haha aww you’re too sweet Tessa ❤ I wish I looked like her! 😛
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Yes! I love Taeyeon 🙂 She’s such a beauty and a very talented singer! Her vocals in ‘I’ are breathtaking 🙂
xo Laura
http://xoxolaurabelle.wordpress.com
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Yes, Taeyeon’s one of my faves too! ❤ Loving her new album! 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by Laura!
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Beautiful post! 😀
http://laboratorio-diy.blogspot.pe/
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Thanks Mel!
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oh she came out as a solo! are the songs good? 🙂
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Haha yea, they’re pretty good 🙂 Very different from the songs that she sings as a part of Girls’ Generation, but I like how refreshing it sounds!
Thank you for always showing so much support to both me and my blog, Annie! ❤
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Amazing photos!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
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Thanks Jane!
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She is gorgeous. She looks like a doll. xx
Ashleigh
http://www.quintessentiallyme.co.uk
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Yes, she really does! 🙂
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I love reading about style icons and this girl is no different! I can understand why she deserved such a lovely post, hon. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Oh yay! I love Vegas!! Have a blast!
Just followed you on Insta, how come I am just doing it now lol
xox Nadia
http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/
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I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Nadia! 🙂
And thank you! It was really fun! Now time to edit some of the photos from the trip haha!
And of course, thank you for following! I’ve just followed you back on IG as well ❤ Love your feed!
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I am obsessed with Taeyeon’s songs “I,” “Gemini,” and “Farewell”! Her album is great and it’s a nice change from the usually upbeat sounds of SNSD. Her musical style fits her so well. ❤
Her favorite outfit on mine is the black dress with the red plaid shawl. When I first saw her music video, I was just like, "
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I was just like, “I WANT THAT OUTFIT!” 😆 Taeyeon is such a great fashion icon.
P.S. I’ve nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award! 😀 https://foreverprincesa.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/the-blogger-recognition-award/
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I love all of the songs you mentioned, and I actually really love “U R” too 🙂 It really shows off her vocals so beautifully ❤ I really like her own musical style as well! I think it's very fresh and different from SNSD's usual bubble-gum-pop sounds.
And yes! When I saw that black outfit, I immediately fell in love too! ❤
And aww thank you so much for the nomination Alexa ^_^ You're so sweet!
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I can relate your style with hers – relaxed and flowy. She really looks like she’s campaigning for Free People. 🙂
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Haha aww thank you Shirlyn 🙂 And yes, doesn’t she? I love all of her clothing choices ❤ Thank you so much for stopping by!
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Amazing photos!
XX
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Thank you!
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Taeyeon is simply lovely!
Kisses from the Philippines!
– Seyra
http://www.pavementsarerunways.com
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Yes, she’s so pretty! 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by Seyra! ❤
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I love her sense of style as well, I love the black and white look!
http://www.footnotesandfinds.com/
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Yes, I love how bohemian chic all of her outfits are 🙂 ❤
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Ah! enjoy reading your series of “currently crushing” from Jessica, Blair, and now Taeyeon…they are those i look up to as well! Did you like the new song? I can’t help have the “ai ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ” spinning in my head and the amazing grassy scenery
x Tiff
http://tiffgoesto.com/
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Haha yes, they’re all my style icons as well! 🙂 And yea I really love her album, especially “U R” ❤
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She´s stunning!
xoxo,
Eiwa
http://eiwadreaming.com
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Yes, she’s one of my favorite style icons ❤
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