Aimee Song - Aimee Song: World of Style

Throughout the last ten years of my blogging career I went through countless air miles, cameras, and iPhones but only two boyfriendsso thank you to my Jacopo Moschin for your invaluable support and endless shoulder and head massages. Youre also not such a bad photographer; I can totally see a future in photography for you.

I loved working with Erin again to write this second book. Although, I think that if we chatted less about boys and horoscopes we would have finished this book much sooner.

Thank you to my manager, Vanessa, for always reminding me to submit my notes and drafts to the editor. Sorry I always left your messages unread and blamed the poor Wi-Fi serviceI lied.

Thank you to team SOS for putting up with me and helping me gather images for the book!

Thank you to my favorite mom (I only have one) for my wild childhood. Last book, you got upset that there werent any photos of you, so I made sure there was at least one in this book. Its on .

Thank you Dad for taking care of my dogs while I traveleven though I have to remind you to refill their water bowl, like, every day.

Thank you to my one and only sister, Dani. Every day I thank god that I have you. Even in my lowest moments the thought of your existence and the fact that youre my sister gives me energy. Youre my favorite Song.

Thank you to my sweet new editor, Rebecca. Im so happy you came on board. Thank you for your patience and for your love for abcV.

Also, on behalf of Instagrams one billion users, Id like to give a special shout-out to @kevin for creating it.

Thank you avocados, raw bars, and chocolate coconut balls for staying up late with me while writing this book.

And last but not least, thank you to my incredible followers, from every corner of the globe, who continue to join me on my journeys. Your comments, likes, and messages have inspired me, encouraged me, and helped with my self-esteem. I hope that wherever in the world you are, youre happy, and you dont unfollow me.

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS

Fossil

Xin Wang

Grant Legan

Ikwa Zhao

Shimpei Mito

Anastasija Je

Getting ice creamone of the best activities in the world. Privacy Please dress; Isabel Marant boots.

I went to Austin for the first time in April 2016 with Revolve for South by Southwest (SXSW). Id never heard a bad thing about the city and had always wanted to go, and that tripwhich I went on with my sister Dani and one of my closest friends Camila (the first trip Camila and I ever took together!)didnt disappoint. (How could a trip with your BFFs to an amazing, culturally progressive city with killer food ever be bad?) Think insane, creative comfort food, like cauliflower and mussels at a cool spot called Launderette, and roasted-beet-and-mint ice cream at Lick Honest Ice Creams, a parlor that my Instagram community recommended; amazing shopping (cowboy boots, anyone?); and a really trendy design and boutique hotel scene that feels upmarket but comfortable and unpretentious, aka my favorite aesthetic in the world.

At our house. Privacy Please dress.

When I saw these perfect Emmanuelle (peacock) rattan chairs in front of a hotel, I knew I had to have them for my house. Ive since scored a very cool mini version that I found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market, but Im still searching for the perfect original. Fun fact: Right after this, I saw Anthony Bourdain, one of my actual on-earth idols, sitting inside the hotel. I totally stared at him and didnt say hi and it was still one of the coolest celebrity sightings that has ever happened. LAcademie blouse; Tularosa skirt.

LAcademie blouse; Tularosa skirt; Isabel Marant boots

Dani (far right) in her new cowboy boots, which I bought her as a gift on this trip. This was our twinning (tripleting?) moment with Camila. All wearing Lovers and Friends; Dior sunglasses

After eating at Jacobys, a famous local spot where we didnt have a single bad meal. I bought the cowboy hat on this trip. Yee-haw. Privacy Please dress; Isabel Marant shoes.

Everyone was taking photos in front of this wall. When in Austin... NBD dress; Chanel bag.

Tibi jumpsuit and sandals.

The first time I went to Chicago was in 2012 for a job with Macys and its house line, Bar III. I instantly fell in love with the citypeople had incredible midwestern manners and charm and were very nice. The weather happened to be perfect, which doesnt always happen in Chicago, and I went to the Randolph Street Flea Market, one of the best Ive ever been to (think reasonably priced mid-century Herman Miller chairs that I still kick myself for leaving behind).

The second time I visited the Windy City was three years later, with my friend Jenny to help celebrate a Virgin Hotels opening. I took that trip to Instagram and started hitting up interesting people with great Chicago feedssome of whom I still keep in touch with (that midwestern charm goes a long way in my book).

I got a blowout at a salon that was, uh, not great. I showed a picture of what I wanted based on how my usual stylist, Anh Co Tran, does my hair. I got very big, very round beauty pageant curlsvery not me. Like, not at all. Despite having an SOS FaceTime with Anh, I still had trouble taming the blown-out beast. This is me exploring (and trying to flatten my hair). Chlo sunglasses; IRO jacket; Celine bag; Teva sandals.

Laer leather jacket; Wildfox Couture jeans; Isabel Marant shoes.

Laer leather jacket; Tibi jumpsuit; Tibi sandals.