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Outfit, Nails: Rack City

2012-02-10T10:37:00.003-05:00

Maya Brenner bracelet. Zara shirt. Cheap Monday sweatshirt. Abercrombie shorts. Elizabeth and James shoes.

Orly Hidden Treasure. Sephora by OPI Only Gold for Me
I got a few questions about what I had on my nails in my last post so I snapped a picture of the polishes for those who are interested. :)

Outfit: Still Got It

2012-02-08T10:29:00.002-05:00

American Apparel shirt. Current/Eliot pants. Schutz shoes. Alexander Wang bag.

Been in the mood to wear more color given the especially mild winter we've been having. Paired a cotton candy pink button down with rich burgundy pants and a necklace that reminds me of bejeweled.

Outfit: Heartbeat

2012-02-02T11:00:00.000-05:00

French Connection Dress. Free People sweater. Forever 21 shoes. Rebecca Minkoff bag.

January

2012-02-01T11:00:00.002-05:00

Just a few snapshots from January

Outfit: Wings

2012-01-25T11:06:00.000-05:00

Free People dress. Thakoon shoes. Louis Vuitton bag.
Love the delicate, tinfoil, metallic print on this dress. I also actually tried to do something with my hair! It all came undone but I sort of like it that way. :)

Outfit: Starry Eyed

2012-01-23T11:02:00.000-05:00

Equipment blouse. Forever 21 skirt. Zara jacket. Thakoon shoes.
These velvet Thakoon bow sandals are pretty much the new love of my life. Second to Cooper, of course.

Food: Chicken Miso Soup

2012-01-21T10:53:00.006-05:00

A simple, easy, quick and delicious dish that I make whenever I'm feeling lazy and it's cold outside.

1 Chicken Breast
Dashi Paste
Mirin
Baby Bok Choy (optional)
Seaweed
Tofu
Salt/Pepper

1) Add a few heaping spoonfuls of Dashi Paste to boiling water to taste.

2) Wash/Separate baby bok choy and add to soup (optional, but I like the crunch and taste of bok choy with pretty much everything)

3) Split seaweed in half and add to soup.

4) Cut up tofu and add to soup.

5) Cut Chicken Breast into bite-size pieces, salt/pepper, and add to soup and allow to cook through.

7) Add aprrox. 1 tbsp of Mirin to taste.

8) Serve boiling over an egg in a cute bowl!

Outfit: Thriller

2012-01-19T10:34:00.005-05:00

Asos jacket. Cheap Monday shirt. Zara sweater. Yesstyle skirt. Schutz shoes.
The weather has been extra cold and grey so my thriller jacket was only appropriate.

Outfit: Out of my Head

2012-01-17T10:36:00.002-05:00

Urban outfitters top. American apparel pants. Zara shoes. Louis Vuitton clutch.
I love this plunging sheer cut-out top with colorful accessories and no bra, haha.

Outfit: The Motto

2012-01-15T11:05:00.001-05:00

Zara top and shoes. American Apparel skirt. Fendi bag.

Placed an order with Zara to replace my fallen pom pom beanie. Ended up picking up this shirt and shoes as well since they were on sale, hehe.

Outfit: Lay It On Me

2012-01-10T11:00:00.007-05:00

La Fee Verte top. American Apparel pants. Luxury Rebel boots. Alexander Wang bag.

I need to start collecting silk pajama tops for everyday wear. So comfortable and perfect with a loose side-braid.

Outfit, Nails: Make Me Proud

2012-01-08T11:09:00.014-05:00

Mango top. Urban Outfitters skirt. Elizabeth and James shoes.

Essie Lilacism. Sephora by OPI Are You Glistening?

Slowly weaning myself from my glitter nail obsession by only topping one nail with silver polish. However I think my top indicates a larger problem with all things shiny.

Food: CA

2012-01-06T10:34:00.002-05:00

I'm not going to lie...I love food more than fashion. :) Whenever I'm home pho, dim sum, in-n-out, and coffee bean are pretty much necessary.

Outfit: Another Night

2012-01-05T10:45:00.000-05:00

Forever 21 sweater and shoes. American Apparel button-up. Yesstyle shorts. Rebecca Minkoff bag

I'm back in school already after my much needed vacation back home in CA. I hope the first week of 2012 is going well for everyone! I'm ignoring the cold weather in a pink chiffon button-up and a sparkly sweater, haha.

2011

2011-12-31T20:30:00.004-05:00

2011 has been an eventful year and I am thankful for all that has happened and all that is to come. Thank you to everyone who has read and supported this blog during its most unfashionable of hiatuses but I hope to bring you better and more interactive content with the new year! All the best in 2012!! :)

Outfit: Headlines

2011-12-20T10:07:00.003-05:00

Yesstyle Top and Coat. BCBGeneration shorts. Zara beanie. Luxury Rebel boots. Alexander Wang bag.

It's freezing out and I'm still not off for break which calls for cut-out sweatshirts, wrinkled shorts, and a padded parka. Also, new Christmas-y nail combo...Orly Cherry Bomb with Sephora by OPI Tis' The Season Glitter Topcoat!

Outfit: Wake Up

2011-12-18T11:23:00.000-05:00

Yesstyle top. Forever 21 skirt and tights. Mia wedges. Rebecca Minkoff bag.

In a girly, christmas-y mood that warrants off-white knit tights. Hope you all had a good weekend, unfortunately, I will be studying neuro until I develop diplopia and/or tunnel vision and start trying to track where in my visual pathway the lesion is. T-4 days!!! ^^

Outfit: Lights Please

2011-12-15T11:07:00.001-05:00

Robert Rodriguez shirt. Mango blazer. Yesstyle skirt. Hue tights. Schutz shoes. Rebecca Minkoff bag.

Been wearing this loose, cape-back tee with everything...nothing better than exposed lower back.

Outfit: Motivation

2011-12-14T11:15:00.000-05:00

Cheap Monday shirt. Free People shorts. Asos tights. Luxury Rebel boots. Alexander Wang bag.

1 week and 1 day until winter break!!! Getting through this last stretch by thinking of CA warmth and most importantly NO STUDYING during my (super lame) 10 day break. Enjoy 1 blurry outfit picture plus obligatory pictures of food, drink...and Cooper wishing you all a very merry christmas!

Outfit: You Got It

2011-12-12T11:22:00.008-05:00

Zara coat and beanie. Nightcap Clothing cropped top. Asos tank. Current/Elliot pants. Luxury Rebel boots. Alexander Wang bag.

Most days you'll find me wearing this coat and beanie with pretty much every outfit. Warm, cozy, and they go with everything! I just have to keep Cooper away because my last pom-pom beanie he transformed into a pathetic pile of yarn, haha.

Outfit: Otis

2011-12-10T11:15:00.000-05:00

Alexander Wang sweater. Urban Outfitters skirt. Bebe shoes. Cynthia Vincent clutch. Elizabeth and James necklace.

This torn-up, seasons old, asymmetric striped sweater has got to be one of my top 10 favorite things in my wardrobe. A more current obsession would be my newly acquired fox pendant. And I'm about a year late, but I'm loving instagram...perfect for blurring and filtering narcissistic pictures into oblivion, haha.
Also, I'm thinking of investing in an idiot-proof, higher quality camera. If you have any recommendations, they would be greatly appreciated! :)

Outfit: Sure Thing

2011-12-08T18:00:00.002-05:00

Equipment blouse. Free People shorts. Asos tights. Schutz shoes. Cynthia Vincent Clutch.

I'm in love with this blouse that I purchased during Shopbop's Black Friday sale. It feels like those freakishly soft silk worms we used to have in the 1st grade. I also took an instagram of the current polish combo I'm wearing since I hate taking pictures of my hands (why are they so wrinkly?), Essie's It's Genius and Sephora by OPI Only Gold for Me Topcoat, perfect for the holidays and practically all-black outfits.
Also, someone I know has launched his start-up, Rental Sherpa, and is vlogging about his trials and tribulations over at the Workforce Dropout. Check them out if you're interested!
Anyway, I hope you're all enjoying the holidays! Please stay warm and drink lots of gingerbread lattes. :)

Outfits: In the Morning

2011-10-08T19:33:00.007-04:00

A random collection of outfit pictures in terrible quality because my new computer does not have Photoshop on it yet so I had to resize the images in Paint, haha. In life news, I'm not blonde anymore! Although the dark brown I dyed it over with has faded a lot. :( Also, I have comfortably moved into my new place for a few months now and it feels like I've been in school for YEARS already.
But it's actually not too bad and I'm still trying to be as fashionable (and comfortable) as possible in shorts, shorts, and oh yeah, more shorts. I've accumulated quite the collection. The first outfit features my buttery, brown leather hot pants which I realized can only be worn with thick tights to avoid being intimately known by anyone who walks behind me. Second, my barely there, pleated, chiffon nude shorts which I love with a plain sweatshirt and high heeled sandals. Third, a pair of black corduroy shorts with a high-necked tank and my trusty olive green jacket. And finally a black, silk skort (yes, skirt in the front, shorts in the back, haha) paired with a delicate, patterned green sweater and my pony-hair white sandals.
Hope all is well with everyone and that you're looking forward to layering once the temperatures drop a bit more, haha, thank you for visiting and all of your amazing comments!! :)

First: Asos top. Abercrombie shorts. Bebe shoes.
Second: Cheap Monday sweatshirt. YesStyle shorts. Rebecca Minkoff bag. Marc Jacobs shoes.
Third: Rachel Roy jacket. Asos tank. Free People shorts. Elizabeth and James shoes.
Fourth: Zara sweater. BB Dakota skort. Pedro Garcia shoes.

Outfits, Hair: Someone Like You

2011-07-16T13:42:00.007-04:00

I suppose a lot has changed since I last posted, and not just my hair color. In 2 weeks I'm off to medical school and while I'm excited to finally be able to say that I'm actually going to be a doctor, it feels rather bitter-sweet...
Oh...and I went blonde. I am not sure if I should keep it, any thoughts? As for clothes, I'm still very much into comfort. The skin-tight bandage skirts that I used to grab a year or two ago have been replaced with loose, loungey shorts. I also have been into hats, mostly as sun protection as I've gotten crazy with skin care, haha. I hope everyone is doing well...I can't promise that more posts will be coming anytime soon as I still have to move and classes start in August for me, but I will try to post as much as I can. :)

First: Cheap Monday shirt. Urban Outfitters shorts. Pedro Garcia shoes. Rebecca Minkoff bag.
Second: James Perse dress. Mia wedges. Louis Vuitton bag.
Third: Urban Outfitters top and shoes. ASOS shorts.

Outfits: Lately

2011-04-16T16:22:00.007-04:00

I am sooo sorry to anyone who even bothers to check this blog anymore! This winter, as many of you know, has been insanely brutal and destroyed that tiny bit of blogging motivation I had left, haha. Now that flowers are beginning to bloom, the sun is shining (occasionally), and I have finally packed away my down coat...I'm ready to start posting again. The first is my all nude attempt to make thick, black frames look non-hipster, the second encompasses my love for drawstring knit shorts and loungewear, and the third include my three favorites: buttery soft denim cutoffs, an insanely soft striped sweater, and comfortable nude 5 inch wedges. Thank you so much for still checking in and reading...it's been over 2 years and I definitely would have given up if it weren't for all of your wonderful comments and support! :)

First: Asos top, H&M dress, Mia wedges.
Second: Asos top, Nordstrom shorts. Elizabeth and James shoes.
Third: Yesstyle top. Free People shorts. Mia wedges.

Outfits, Hair: You & I

2010-11-06T14:05:00.007-04:00

Hooray for Fall! It's definitely been getting chillier, although it randomly hit 70 a week or two ago, haha. Since dyeing my hair, I've been more open to experimenting with it since it's practically been the same since Junior year of high school. So after an over-trimming of my side-bangs, I decided to convert them to front bangs! They kind of drive me crazy, but I love that I share the same hair style as every five-year old girl I pass by, haha.
Anyway, a few outfits as per usual. A oh-so-comfy creamy white shirt-dress with asymmetrical hemline, leggings (!?!), and purple pumps. Camel sweater (which I've been wearing to death) plus a pink, ruffled skirt. And a silk blouse with high neck-line and a pair of legging pants! Finally a picture of Cooper because he's SO cute! For those who asked he is a Shih-tzu/Poodle mix rescue. :)

First: Asos dress. Jessica Simpson shoes.
Second: Forever 21 sweater. Aqua skirt. Also shoes.
Third: Asos top. Forever 21 legging pants. Bebe shoes.

Outfits: Clap Your Hands

2010-09-11T17:45:00.000-04:00

I dyed my hair!! According to my dad I look like "an anime", hahaha.
Here are three recent outfits: my favorite nude sheer polka-dotted tee, a beige ballerina skirt, and some jewels I've neglected all summer; a bad picture of a cloudy blue t-shirt dress; and a maroon, front cut-out dress with a boxy cream pointelle lace top and gold beaded flats. I can't believe it's already September?! This summer felt soooo short! :(

First: Love and Bravery top. American Apparel one-piece. H&M skirt. Jessica Simpson shoes.
Second: Asos dress. Marc Jacobs shoes.
Third: Urban Outfitters dress. Topshop top and shoes.

Outfits: Mini-Cooper

2010-08-15T20:58:00.006-04:00

I've been living in simple, easy, (boring) outfits all summer long since I've been busy chasing after my new puppy, Cooper! He's an absolute monster and apparently loves the camera, haha. I love how he was adorably copying my poses...
My mint green pants from AA, white ponyhair sandals, and cloudy blue tulip dress have been go-tos all summer long! I've been loving refreshingly pale colors and am hoping I can incorporate them into my upcoming Fall/Winter wardrobe. Other things I've been obsessed include banana splits, and Korean dramas while secondaries remain the bane of my existence, ugh. Only 5 left, but they're the difficult ones I've been putting off forever! Hope to have more interesting outfits soon. :)

First: American Apparel pants. H&M top. Pedro Garcia shoes.
Second: Rachel Pally dress. Pedro Garcia shoes.

Outfit, Decor: Airplanes

2010-06-12T15:05:00.005-04:00

I have been seriously MIA, and although I've been a terrible blogger ever since I graduated and started working full-time over a year ago, this past month has been in-sane. I traveled to New Orleans for work at the beginning of the month to present two abstracts, completed a third publication, finished my initial application to medical school, went home to CA for a week, watched the boyfriend FINALLY graduate (so thankful to no longer be dating a college boy, haha), and am working weekends to help the boss finish up a grant due next week. But I am alive and have been redecorating the apartment like crazy. It's really no where near where I want it to be yet, but it's getting there. :)
Here are two easy outfits I snapped pictures of as well. I am obsessed with comfort, slouch, wrinkles, and ease right now. Also loving bold prints and of course I can't say no to a polka-dotted see-through top. ;)

First: Rachel Roy dress. Aldo shoes.
Second: Love and Bravery top. BCBG shorts. Christian Louboutin shoes.

Outfits: Yuuwaku

2010-04-21T21:45:00.007-04:00

Since the weather has gotten nicer and the sun sets later, I really want to take some outdoor pictures. The area around my apartment is in full bloom! Plus we have a cute tree-lined bike path complete with a babbling brook and little ducklings. But until then, here are some quick and dirty snaps of two outfits.
The first is an awesome striped tunic from American Apparel that I tucked into a pair of buttery leather short shorts. I threw a navy fleece cape over it since there was a bit of a breeze, haha. Second is a knee-length white tube dress plus my monstrous Bebe pumps. Finally, I included a snap of a signed, editioned print that I acquired for my wall. I am obsessed with it and find myself wanting to wear nothing but silk kimonos and delicately ornate headdresses all summer long.

First: American Apparel tunic and cape. Abercrombie shorts. Jessica Simpson shoes.
Second. American Apparel dress. H&M jacket. Bebe shoes.

Outfits, Make-up: Morning After Dark

2010-04-04T21:08:00.010-04:00

Springtime is probably one of my favorite parts of living on the East Coast! The boy and I celebrated our second anniversary near the end of March and he got me an amazing Michael Kors gunmetal watch. I've been looking for a mens-style watch since forever and I think this one is a perfect match. :)
I threw a white tee over a metallic tank-dress to enjoy the crazy beautiful weather this weekend! And have been working on achieving a more subtle, messy cat-eyed look with super-long, wispy, outer-corner lashes. For dinner, I slipped into the most comfortable one-sleeved teal jersey dress and layered a red swarovski necklace with my anniversary gift from the boy last year. I hope everyone got some sun this weekend!

First: Gap tee. Aqua dress. Aldo shoes.
Second: ALC dress. Oscar de la Renta shoes.

Outfits: Tell Me

2010-03-07T23:28:00.000-05:00

Here are two random outfit pictures from awhile ago that I never got around to posting. This weekend was ah-mazing and I'm dieing for warmer weather but I will seriously miss being able to wear faux fur! However, I am craving delicious springtime additions to my wardrobe...including skintight nudes and fleshy pinks, long flirty lashes, and achieving the perfect soft cat-eyed makeup. I also need to work on color, I've fallen into a fashion blogging coma of blacks, grays, and neutrals...I'm thinking I need to purchase a lime green tube dress to shock me back into wearing color again!
Anyway, I'm feeling somewhat more sane after the relief of scoring well on my mcat (although still one point lower than my sister, haha), delicious strawberry frozen margaritas, anniversary present shopping for the boy, and a taste of beautiful weather! Thanks for reading everyone! Hope you all had wonderful weekends! :)

first: H&M dress. BCBG MaxAzria jacket. Marc Jacobs shoes.
second: Anthropologie jacket. American Apparel pants. Jessica Simpson shoes.

Outfits: Suviving the Times

2010-02-24T19:58:00.006-05:00

I am soooo ready for summer to come again, although I guess the realization that I no longer get to enjoy a 3-month vacation in the sun provides some sort of consolation? On second thought, not really, haha. Anyway, I've pretty much been lazy and dressing for pure comfort. Which fur, silks, and shirts as dresses are pretty much perfect for! Other things great for comfort and laziness include my incredibly soft, cream rosette quilt from Anthropologie, a new flat screen, and a PS3, haha. I have some other outfit pictures I realized I never got around to posting so expect another post soon!! Thanks for reading guys! :)

First: Secondhand shirt. H&M skirt. Topshop shoes. Anthropologie coat.
Second: Elizabeth and James shirt from Revolve. American Apparel socks. Bebe shoes.

Outfits: Never Chasing Pavement

2010-01-23T17:01:00.002-05:00

I've weirdly been more into interior decorating than fashion as of late. Anthropologie's home section has pretty much been my favorite new online shopping site, haha. You know there's something wrong when I'd rather buy a new arm chair for the living room rather than a sick pair of thigh-high boots! Anywayy, here are two outfits I managed to snap pictures of lately when I wasn't dreaming about curtains and area rugs.
First I layered my AA mesh dress beneath one of my favorite little party dresses, slipped on some poka-dotted knee socks and platforms for a quick dinner. And second, I went for comfort with a voluminous Elizabeth and James safari shirt from Revolve, and my trusty purple pumps that haven't gotten much love as of late. I hope everyone's staying warm and making it through the winter! :)

First: Foley & Corinna dress. American Apparel dress and socks. Aldo shoes.
Second: Elizabeth and James shirt. American Apparel jeans. Jessica Simpson shoes.

Outfit, Make-up: 2010

2009-12-31T18:27:00.005-05:00

OHHHH snapp, 2009 is over (in less than 6 hours)! It's been a a pretty amazing year and I just want to thank everyone who continues to visit and comment. I know I haven't had as much time to blog...so it really blows me away that I continue to get so many positive comments on my posts! :) Have a wonderful New Year's!!

H&M dress. Anthropologie coat. Marc Jacobs shoes.

Outfit: See-Through

2009-12-08T22:04:00.003-05:00

I received this see-through mesh dress from AA and have been trying to figure out different ways of layering it. The easiest would have to be baring it all and hiding my clearly exposed bra under piles of necklaces (the mess of chains I also had on apparently become invisible while swinging, haha) plus pants since my also see-through panties would probably get me arrested for public indecency.
Anywayy, I've been busy with work, work, and traveling. I'm not even sure when the last weekend was that I actually spent in my apartment in Boston! And staying at the hospital until 10 pm following interns around for a research study is awkward and tiring, haha. Although now I actually know what real medical interns and residents do besided what I've learned from Scrubs, ER, and Greys Anatomy. FYI...not NEARLY as cool, haha. Hopefully I'll get to post again soon,...thinking of doing a blog give-away!!

American Apparel dress as top, and pants. Topshop shoes.

Outfits: Heartbreaker

2009-11-17T22:45:00.007-05:00

Hooray for the holidays!! I can't believe next week is Thanksgiving when it feels like Halloween was just last weekend (I drew a nose and whiskers on my face and claimed I was a kitty...then later drunkenly drew a nose and a spot over my boyfriend's eye and claimed he was a puppy, haaa).
Anywayyy...I couldn't help but grab these awesome charcoal disco pants, it's like owning a pair of just plain sexy. I paired it with a loose, cream blouse with just a few more buttons undone than appropriate, ha. I also recently snagged the metallic, armored dress below...paired it with tights and a fuzzy cardigan for a chilly night out this past weekend.
Hope you're all doing well! I'm going home to California for Thanksgiving next week and I'm already getting hungry, haha. :)

First: American Apparel pants. Secondhand blouse. Bebe shoes.
Second: BCBG MaxAzria dress. Topshop cardigan. Jeffrey Campbell shoes from Solestruck.

Outfit: Hypnotized

2009-11-07T22:29:00.007-05:00

Temperatures haven't fully plummeted yet (it was a crazzyy mid-60s today), but they've gotten just cold enough for me to justify pulling my black faux fur coat off of my bed (I've been using it as a blanket, haa). I got it three sizes too big for maximum cuddliness. The only negative is when random people ask me if it's real...ugh, gross. Anywayy, wore it with knee high socks, and a crimson velvet bodysuit.

Topshop bodysuit. American Apparel skirt and socks. Marc Jacobs shoes.

Outfits: Where the Wild Things Are

2009-10-18T18:10:00.005-04:00

There is NO end in sight to my obsession with faux furs and velvets, haha. I tend to think that pairing furs with equally over the top items is the only way to go. For example...my incredibly soft, midnight blue, furry cardigan with my muchhh neglected disco pants, and then my newly purchased RIDICULOUS fur dress (really?! really.) with my wonderful spice girl platforms, haa.
ANYWAY, hope you all had relaxxinggg Sundays! Despite the crappy weather I had a great day volunteering at a celiac support group for little kiddies (actually NOT being sarcastic...haha).
P.S. What's everyone being for Halloween?! I want to be a WILD THING from the movie, hehe.

First: Topshop cardigan. Urban Outfitters tank. Bebe heels.
Second: H&M dress. Vintage blazer. Ashish for Topshop shoes.

Outfit: Turn and Turn Again

2009-10-03T23:52:00.005-04:00

This is an outfit I took a picture of awhile ago and never got around to posting. Fall has me newly obsessed with velvets and (faux) furs...basically any soft-textured fabric that just makes you want to rub up against it, haa. I paired this drapey, olive, velvet skirt with a loose, cream mesh top. Sorry for the lack of posting...work is absolutely tiring, plus the night classes I've taken on to further boost up my med school resume (all my pre-med reqs are done, but the hospital I work for pays for the classes and some extra sciences couldn't hurt, right?). So basicalllyyy...when I have any free time I pretty much just want to sink into a pumpkin spice bubble bath (philosophy's 3-in-1's are AH-mazing!). I will try to post as often as I can though...THANKS so much to everyone who stops by and reads/comments! Totally makes my day. :D

H&M top and skirt. Bebe heels.

Outfits: Dress-up

2009-09-10T20:56:00.004-04:00

These shoes are RIDICULOUS. I've been playing around with them ever since I gleefully slipped them on yesterday evening. I'm tempted to go crazy with colors, prints, and accessories but don't want to look like Scary Spice, you know what I mean? Anyway, I can't wait for the weekend so I can actually test these babies out, hehe.

First: Ashish for Topshop shoes. H&M dress.
Second: Urban Outfitters blazer. H&M dress.

Outfit, Make-up : Embrace the Martian

2009-09-08T22:45:00.001-04:00

Wore this during the lazzyy Monday off! I found the rope-detailing on the shoulders of the silver dress (worn as top) to be less band-leader and more futuristic (think: fashionable Star Trek crew member, ha). Anyway, I finished it off with a shiny maroon skirt, minimal...yet funky jewelry, and my beloved zebra-print Manolos. I also went for a softly rounded, dark purple, smokey eye. I discovered blending a light, iridescent lavendar color around the edges creates an interesting "glowy" effect (adding to the extra-terrestrial feel I was going for, haa). Hope you all are having wonderful starts to the work week! Tomorrow's already HUMP day! :)

H&M silver dress as top. Urban Outfitters maroon dress as skirt. Manolo Blahnik shoes as hat (haaa...kidddingg...).

Inspiration: Extreme Couture

2009-09-08T17:44:00.003-04:00

I'm not sure what the concept behind this shoot was (alien queen of the empty pool, perhaps?), but nevertheless I couldn't help but post it. Note to self: bling out the cane I got from my college when I graduated and carry it while wearing a leather bodysuit, greased up skin, and intense accessories, haa.
Now I'm going to watch an episode of Project Runway Australia Season 2...not caught up on all of the episodes yet but I'm considerably more impressed by these designers than the ones in Project Runway USA Season 6 (my reality tv knowledge is getting ridiculously lame, haha).

Vogue Italia Sept 09

Outfits: Hypnotize

2009-09-06T16:53:00.007-04:00

September already?!? I can't say that I'm ready for Fall's imminent arrival given the incredibly weak Summer weather we had here in Boston. But I did purchase a coat yesterday while shopping and I am definitelllyyy excited to snuggle up in it with sky-scraping boots when the temperatures drop. I've also developed a Fall-inspired desire to perfect a softened, day-time, vampiresque look with my make-up utilizing deep burgundies and wine red eye shadows.
Anywayy, I wore the above outfit earlier today to go grocery shopping...and plan on wearing the below outfit later tonight for appetizers and drinks on the waterfront as a post-MCAT celebration for one of the girls I work with! Although knowing me, I'll pull a full 180 wardrobe change right before leaving and end up being an hour late...per usual. The sequined top is actually a crazy sequined tube dress that I've been trying to figure out how to wear without lookin' like a hottt mess (which admittedly isn't always a bad thing, ha). Hope you're all enjoying the THREE-day weekend!!! :D

First: Nightcap Clothing cropped top. American Apparel jeans. H&M jacket. Jessica Simpson shoes.
Second: H&M dress as top and skirt.

Outfits: Work

2009-08-27T20:19:00.005-04:00

WOWW, reaching an all-time low in blogging productivity! Many apologies, I've been spending time enjoying the wonderful summer heat with the boy who is in Boston for one more week...and of course working harrrdd. Feels strange to have summer coming to an end and instead of returning to beer pong and shitty mixed drinks in dorm rooms I'm still going to be workin' the 8:30 to 5 and wasting my money on $9 cocktails, haa.
Fashion-wise I've been in a bit of a rut due to the heat. I've been craving loosely, draped dresses and exposed, lacey lingerie but have absolutely NO drapey pieces in the wardrobe. Also, The zebra print booties pictured in the outfit below are being returned since I purchased the much more amazing ashish for topshop zebra-print wedge boots yesterday morning, CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT!
Thank you ALL for stopping by, I SOOOO appreciate everyone who continues to read and comment!! :D

First: Urban Outfitters dress and bodysuit. Aldo shoes.
Second: DIY top. Love and Bravery dress. Aldo booties.

Make-up, Video : Simple Cat-eyed Look

2009-08-05T22:58:00.004-04:00

Thanks to the ladies who have been commenting on my eye make-up! For most of my smokey looks it's pretty simple (any dark shadow plus lots of blending!) but for my attempt to create a dramatic "cat-eye" with this outfit I decided to film a quick (crappy) tutorial for it, haa. Alsooo, for those who were asking about what I use to get my skin to "glow"...I use MAC's Mineralize Satinfinish with SPF 15 which is supposed to give that natural, dewey appearance. However, I recently switched to a more matte foundation and I'm pretty sure that my skin is just naturally "dewey" (aka shiny...especially during summer humidity, yuck).

Outfits: She Wolf

2009-08-04T20:44:00.005-04:00

Okay, I may or may not have been weirdly entranced by Shakira's new bizarrely sexy music video...and have thus been obsessed with looking like some sort of predatorial animal for the past few days. Over the weekend I pranced out in a fringed top (worn as a skirt), some serious sandals, with cat-eyed make-up and gotten some looks (pictured below). And then proceeded to go grocery shopping yesterday evening in leopard-print jeans, and a floral gold jacket, with a somewhat teased mane of hair. I expect the boy to be super pumped about my new "she wolf/cat woman" obsession when he arrives on Monday! ;)

First: Nordstrom jacket. Urban Outfitters jeans and top. Oscar de la Renta shoes.
Second: Urban Outfitters t-shirt. H&M "skirt". Forever 21 shoes.

Outfit: Alright

2009-07-28T21:26:00.006-04:00

Thankksss to Dawn who runs the blog for Forever 21! She sent me this adorabblllee, vibrant purple skirt from their new line and I couldn't help but slip right into it. The ruffles and giant bow all in a gem-like color reminds me of a ridiculous 80s prom dress...or a present...both great things! Paired it with my favorite loose, lace, slightly untucked tee, giant gray bag, and a sparkling serpent bracelet. Anywayyy...Two things on my mind: 1) I get to see my Crush in less than two weeks...it's been...sooo....looonggg!!! 2) I am poor...so poor...making only necessary purchases and possibly selling some of my closet? Hmmm.....

Forever 21 skirt. Nightcap clothing top. Marc Jacobs shoes. Blu Bijoux bracelet from Max and Chloe.

Outfit: Sweet Dreams

2009-07-22T20:47:00.005-04:00

This was taken yesterday after walking back from "taco tuesday" in the clinging post-rain mist(ugh). Thankfully after finishing off a pitcher of margaritas and downing $1 fish tacos I didn't particularly care. Pulled out this emerald green draped dress that has sadly only been worn one other time since I bought it, and paired it with nude platforms, and a sparkling, chunky necklace! (<3 overdressing, hehe) Then went with peach gloss, and slightly smoked out liner for a not too heavy eye. Happy hump dayyy...can't wait for the weeekeenddd!!

Vintage dress. Aldo shoes.

Inspiration: Forest Princess

2009-07-20T20:55:00.004-04:00

Going out for post-work drinks and trying to find a "signature scent" that doesn't smell like some sort of fruity, or chocolatey- food product (apparently the only scents I'm attracted to!) strangely makes me feel like some sort of adult. Sooo to counter that terrribblllee feeling I decided to post an editorial that I'm pretty sure I would have loved as a fantasy-loving 5-year old! I'm not sure when a fabulous crown dripping in chains would come in handy (weddinggg day?? JK JK JK), but I'm pretty sure I need one to wear with white undies and regress to childhood fantasies, haaaa.

Numero 104 Jul 04

What's in My Bag?

2009-07-19T23:17:00.003-04:00

I was inspired by Mega's post to do a little "what's in my bag?" post. Sorryyy if this is boring to you, but I've always loved these sorts of posts. The bag is an LV epi speedy 30 in ivorie which I'm wearing in this post if you would like to see what it looks like being carried. I treat my bags like my children, and this one is my current favorite, haha. Inside I have my LV koala wallet (a graduation gift), original iPhone, 80 GB original video iPod, hospital badge and pager, oliver peoples sunglasses, passport (my only legitimate form of ID...ridiculously unsafe to carry around 24/7, I know, haa.), american apparel make-up bag which holds mac lipstick, lipgloss, mascara, mineralized skinfinish, hello kitty mirrored compact (all scratched, so sad..), benefit fragrance, burts bees chapstick, a sigma kabuki brush. And that's it! Pretttyyy standard...what's in your guys' bags? ;)

Outfit: On the Real

2009-07-17T23:39:00.007-04:00

Quick post since it's Friday! I'm smitten with this floral and mesh dress from Love and Bravery...paired it with hot pink flats, and a pristine white bag, with minimal jewelry so as not to overpower the great print. In other news, I'm LOVING the hot weather...wish I had access to a nice, clean, cold pool to go night swimming in! Happy Fridayyy everyone!

Love and Bravery dress. Forever 21 shoes. Louis Vuitton bag.

Outfits: Remember The Time

2009-07-15T19:31:00.002-04:00

I couldn't resit picking up the black lace cropped top above and the nude jumpsuit below from the super discounted sales rack! I'm considering returning the jumpsuit though...it's just a little too pajama-y...any thoughts? I matched the lace cropped top with a leopard skirt and beaded sandals for a subtle texture mish-mash. Tried to dress up the jumpsuit with nude platforms, chains, and gold and silver bangles...but it still looks like a tacky matching pajama set to me, haa.
P.S. Please excuse the awkward stretchy poses...I've been trying to work out a newfound pain in my neck and upper back from carrying my hospital badge, keys, and pager all on a super fashionable lanyard around my neck alll dayyy looonggg....ha.

First: Nightcap Clothing top. H&M skirt. Oscar de la Renta shoes. Stuhrling watch from Ice.com.
Second: Rory Beca jumpsuit. Aldo shoes.

Outfit, Make-up: Poker Face

2009-07-13T21:51:00.010-04:00

I'm sooo exhausted from work (three early morning cases back-to-back) but still wanted to show off my double-winged eyeliner. Since it really wasn't worthy of a post on its own I threw together a hooker-ific outfit to go with it! I'm thinking my denim motorcycle jacket from H&M would have made it slightly less stripper-tastic so I laid out the clothes with the jacket and snapped a pic, haha. But nevertheless, I love this sheer black tank with ruffled detail on the back, and obviously decided a miniskirt plus a $2 corset from Victoria's Secret would make it SUPER classy. Now...time for mochi and sleepppp, SO TIRED.

Love and Bravery top. American Apparel skirt. Victoria's Secret corset. Jessica Simpson shoes.

Outfit: Mirror

2009-07-12T18:57:00.004-04:00

Hooray for a hot, summery weather finally coming to New England! Of course I had to wear a crop top to walk through Copley Place and get dirty looks from the sales assistants, haa. I also threw on my new necklace which has big clear and gray "crystals" and chunky chains plus a white denim skirt for another simple outfit. Anyway, please excuse the lack of shoes (I wore sandals...I'm a bad fashion blogger), the bandaid on my leg (I dropped a ceramic plate on the kitchen counter which broke into jagged pieces and slashed my leg, ughh), and the lighting which decided to make me look like a carrot (I don't even tan!). Hope you all are having beautiful weather and wonnderful Sundays! :)

DIY croptop. Old Navy skirt. H&M necklace. Stuhrling watch from Ice.com.

Outfit: Love and Bravery

2009-07-11T19:04:00.005-04:00

The woonnderrfull Eunyce from Love and Bravery sent me a little package from Singapore with a couple new absolute favvorites of mine! :) Above is one of them...a grey bandage dress with bands of fabric accentuating just the right lines. I paired it with lots of chunky jewelry and simple sandals for summertime. There are some more greatt pieces that I got from her boutique so don't be surprised if you hear me obsessing over her site for awhile, ha.

Love and Bravery dress. Marc Jacobs sandals. Tuleste Market necklace from Chictopia.

Inspiration: Inappropriate

2009-07-11T18:59:00.004-04:00

The things that inspire me these days are all completely inappropriate. For example...feathers, nudity, thigh-highs, and back seats of cars, haha.

Greg Williams photography

Outfits: Back and Forth

2009-06-28T20:37:00.007-04:00

I leave tomorrow at 4:30 AM to go home to Orange County for a week! Excited for good food, my puppies, and family!! Above is the outfit I plan to fly cross-country in tomorrow, and below is the outfit I wore last night. I like to fly comfortably so just a grey jersey dress, and my mint green bodysuit...might stuff a huge scarf in my bag to use as a blankie just in case.
Beloww, is another outfit I put together last night. I picked up this strapless maroon dress because it was sooo cheap and actually stayed up despite my lack of boobage! I layered it over a sheer blue tee with the perfect worn in texture to it and threw my hair up to make it slightly more unique...not sure if I succeeded...I think it needs some sort of interesting and ridiculous belt. Now it's back to packing, hope you all had a great weekend!! :)

1st: Urban Outfitters bodysuit and dress. Forever 21 shoes. Louis Vuitton bag.
2nd: Urban outfitters dress and tee (way too much UO but there was a yard sale!). Oscar de la Renta shoes. Fendi bag.

Outfit: Naked Lunch

2009-06-27T21:59:00.004-04:00

Not sure why I'm awkwardly clutching at the hem of my dress...but I was trying to show off the lace-up back which I looove along with the tiny stitch detailing on the front. Still into simplicity for summertime and paired it with my very neglected pair of lace-up shoes, and nude lips with sparkling purple gloss (little vi lustreglass from mac = <3).
Anyway, after getting paiddd on Friday, I decided to purchase my first Lush products. One chocolate-scented, and another strawberry-scented massage bar which is basically a solid bar of lotion which can be used for intense moisturizing! They smell ah-MAZING...but I'm still not convinced that those little bars are worth $9. Anybody Lush-obsessed and have some recommendations?

H&M dress. Dolce Vita shoes. Stuhrling watch from Ice.com.

Outfit: Halflife

2009-06-18T22:06:00.005-04:00

I like the idea of contrasting different shades of off-whites with excessively bronzed skin...it somehow makes me look somewhat tan even though I haven't been able to get ANY sun! The above shoe-less outfit was worn a day or two ago after coming home from a hard day's work...throwing my hair into a top-knot (whowhatwear stole my thunder on announcing that topknots are the best summer hair-do) and exchanging my black trousers for white snakeskin jeans. Then I trotted over to my new favorite bakery to steal wi-fi and enjoy a green tea milkshake as the latest episode True Blood downloaded! :)

Inspiration: Enchanting Hawaii

2009-06-16T22:50:00.002-04:00

I looove these shots...scorching heat and simple muted color palettes are calling my name. I also find myeslf wishing I could wrap myself in drapey fabric, throw on some bangles, grab a pink balloon (as an accessory, of course), and head off to work tomorrow morning, haha.
Anywayyy, I really am running out of reasons why I haven't been blogging. I guess once I fall out of the habit of posting regularly it's hard to get back into the rhythm. But after receiving an email or two asking me where I've been and why I'm not blogging anymore, I'm REALLY going to make an effort to post as often as possible!
Hope you've all been doing well...I really appreciate everyone who still checks in on this blog and loovee each and every comment you guys take the time to write!! :)

Vogue China July 09

Outfit: Who Knew

2009-06-08T19:45:00.008-04:00

If it's not obvious from my exhausttteedd expression, it's been a busy first week of work! On Sunday I was invited to my doctor's house for a barbeque where I met the three research coordinators before me. One just graduated from med school and is going on to a radiology program...the other is entering her third year and is excited about rotations...and the one who is leaving on Friday is attending her first year of med school in the Fall! So I'm pretty sure I have NO choice other than to go to med school now, haha.
Anyway, I decided to mix tweeds for a dissheveled take on a skirt suit. I wore this to work minus the blazer, plus a grey sweater, plus a few inches on the skirt (I rolled it at the waist in this picture, ha), and with flats. My style is slowlllyyy being introduced into my work-wear. ;) Hope everyone had a
great start to their weeks!

H&M blazer. Urban Outfitters tank. Ann Taylor skirt (oh yeah, I shop at Ann Taylor now that I'm an adult, HA). Oscar de la Renta shoes. Stuhrling watch from Ice.com.

Inspiration: Valley Girl

2009-06-03T20:52:00.003-04:00

For some reason, I can't help but find this editorial adorable! Volcano-style ponytails, SHORT shorts, jeans with the perfect balance of rips and embellishments, and reflective gold aviators....ALL obnoxious pieces of clothing that I NEED in my closet!
Anywayy, I've been super-busy/crazy-overwhelmed with the first few days of work but I'm slowly but surely getting oriented. I'm the only research coordinator for this one ah-MAZING doctor which is grreatt but it's still a ton of responsibility. Gonna shower up and get ready for a 6 AM day tomorrow since I'm observing and taking notes on a procedure for one of the studies. Hope to post more outfits sooonnn!

Numero Tokyo Jul/Aug 2009

Outfits: Two-fer

2009-06-01T19:09:00.005-04:00

Two basic outfits which I haven't been able to wear out yet since I started work today. (I don't think leopard skirts and pink booty shorts would make for a good first impression with hospital staff, ha.) I've been into simpler outfits for the summer...slightly dissheveled, with messy hair, and smokey daytime makeup. I think tomorrow I'll take pictures of my work outfit since now that I have safely secured a job I realize I don't have to look like a complete pilgrim.
Anyway, I'm quite in love with the larger print on the leopard skirt...it reminds me of the Flinstones and I liiikeee it. I need more inspiration from cartoons in my life. Also, tried to un-snankify the booty shorts by playing up their cute-sy pink shade. I matched them with pink flats and pouty, pink lips, with an exposed flowery bra. And finally, thanks to Nadia from the jewelry store Ice.com for sending me this large black-faced leather-banded watch. I need to take better pictures of it, but it's huge and manly and ah-mazing. HAPPY MONDAY! :D

First: Secondhand shirt. H&M skirt. Aldo shoes. Stuhrling watch from Ice.com.
Second: Urban Outfitters shirt. H&M bra and shorts. Forever 21 shoes.

Outfit: Suit Up

2009-05-27T22:22:00.003-04:00

Oh how I miss the readily accessible studio lighting at my college, ha. Still trying to figure out how to take decent pictures...perhaps if I actually took them during the day-time? Hmm...anywayyy...it was freakishly cold for an almost-June day and I had to bundle up with my striped sweater, wool blazer, and sequined butterfly top. I've also been on a bit of a menswear kick since I've been shopping for "work" clothes and couldn't help but match my gray blazer with gray pants. Now, I'm going to bundle up and watch some of the first season of the OC off of Hulu through my stolen wireless internet. :)

Outfit, Inspiration: Walking on the Moon

2009-05-26T21:36:00.004-04:00

So I haven't been posting, and this outfit is predictably unexciting, but....I have a reason (or two)! Since my last post a mere 10 days ago...I got a clinical research job for a great hospital in Boston, found a place to live, moved into the place, GRADUATED, and am now unpacking my life and trying to comprehend everything that just happened as I absorb the "real world" in my beautifully refurbished apartment which I have all to myself...for the next 3 weeks! I need to figure out how to take decent pictures, and where all of my clothes went, but I PROMISE to post regularly from now on. :D
Anyway, here's some random inspiration. LOVE the mixture of the classic skirt suit with a t-shirt and LV shoes!

Inspiration: Milla Jovovich

2009-05-16T23:15:00.001-04:00

I should finally have some free time so hopefully I'll be able to regularly post again! But anywayy...I loove these images of Mila Jovovich, so simple and summery. Plus the last one makes me crave a big, delicious burger!

Outfit: Knock You Down

2009-05-11T22:07:00.002-04:00

Finished my last, college exam this morning! The giant handle of Cuervo that our TA brought out for us was much needed after 3 hours of mechanisms, retrosynthesis, and homo-lumo theory. But now it's DONE and I have 2 papers to write, and some minor editing of a research paper to do. This is possibly the most boring post ever?
Felt like getting pretty post-exam so I donned (more mish-mashing) floral prints, and attempted a purple smokey eye and pale pink lips! :)

H&M dress. Nordstrom blazer. Oscar de la Renta shoes

Outfit, Make-up: Wall to Wall

2009-05-07T22:25:00.007-04:00

Tomorrow is the last day of college classes...then finals week...then "senior week"...and the following Sunday I am a college graduate! I don't really have time for a longwinded sentimental entry on my college career but perhaps post-finals? ha.
Felt like going big and shapeless so I didn't even bother belting this eyelet skirt that I'm wearing as a tube dress. Threw on my favorite old man cardigan, knee-highs, purple heels, and a beaded fringed necklace then went for bronzed, neutral eyes and a lightly nude lip! I think I'm in a random mish-mashed sort of phase...but perhaps I'm just sick of wearing the same black skinny jeans with the same nude tank and would rather throw random colors and textures together.

Nordstrom skirt (as dress). Urban Outfitters sweater and necklace. American Apparel socks. Jessica Simpson shoes. Fendi bag.

Outfit: So Lost

2009-05-02T23:38:00.004-04:00

I find myself reaching for the raggedy, cropped tee more often than I should. I paired it with my mint green lace bodysuit so as to prevent too much tackily, exposed skin...and some gray leopard-printed jeans. The red heels might have put the random mishmashed-ness of this outfit over the top, but I think the gray tee actually tones it down a bit? ha.
I'm spending tonight in since Wednesday was Senior Ball...and at my age I can only take so much fun, haha. Here's a pic from Wednesday of the beautiful and artistic Malia who matched her bright yellow nails with her belt! Let's all discuss how cute she is. :)
Also...answering comments in my last few posts right NOW!

Me: Secondhand cropped tee. Urban Outfitters bodysuit and jeans. Christian Louboutin shoes.
Malia: Forever21 dress.

Inspiration: FOOD

2009-05-01T23:47:00.002-04:00

Sorry for the lack of posting! (I pretty much say this all the time) But it's officially May, meaning that my very last undergraduate classes are over in...um...2 weeks? AHH!! So I guess I have a semi-legitimate reason...right? In the meantime, plesae enjoy these pictures of models eating. I'm not one to really idolize models (I think America's Next Top Model pretty much killed any of the "mystique" that surrounded them for me, haha)...but I love these pictures nonetheless. And they DO make me hungry...I'm craving bacon pizza...with ranch dressing (yum!).

Make-up, Video: Mary-Kate Inspired Look

2009-04-27T13:56:00.002-04:00

Here's a "tutorial" for a quick, easy smokey eye based on Mary-Kate's make-up which she always keeps super simple. I wore it with yesterday's outfit and tried to make it look less "made-up" and a little bit grungier to go with the messy crop-top. Please excuse the creepy faces I make when I apply mascara, haha. :)

Outfit: Boom Boom Boom

2009-04-26T21:13:00.004-04:00

Crazy hot today...and I couldn't be happier! Cut one of the boy's t-shirts in half to make a crop top and did a pretty terrible job, ha. I'll have to make it slightly more even...although I think I might like the ragged edge. Also busted out my neon pink flats...they seriously glow. OH, and the necklace was a Chictopia reward! So good...I clearly couldn't take it off. I believe the brand is Tuleste Market to those interested. :)

Secondhand crop top. American Apparel skirt. Forever 21 flats.

Inspiration: Angels Day

2009-04-26T12:32:00.004-04:00

The sheer gloves with metallic gold detail are amazing! Pretty sure they'd be even better as tights. And a full upper-body leather harness would make for a pretty killer accessory. I imagine wearing it with hidden-platform boots and stomping around like a horse, haha.

Vogue Russia May 09

Outfit, Make-up: Showdown

2009-04-25T20:13:00.002-04:00

Tonight is "spring formal" at my school...meaning lots of drunk college kids in floral dresses and button-downs. Should be fun! haha. Anyway, I decided to go for basic black with lots of little details and a very heavy smoky eye! Have a great Saturday everyone!

Inspiration: Snowscape

2009-04-21T22:17:00.004-04:00

Mint green + pink (delicious color combo), bunnies, and frost-bitten make-up are among many of the reasons that I looovee these images! Plus they seem all the more fantastic now that the snow has long melted away. A glass of wine (or two...), some gossip girl, and another obsessive coat of purple nail polish (revlon "nail enamel" dulls and chips easily but I'm loving the strange color of barney purple that I currently have on).

Vogue Girl Korea

Outfit: Lightness

2009-04-20T21:00:00.002-04:00

Just because the weather is getting warmer doesn't mean that you can't still layer! Last week was pretty stressful...so now I pretty much have nothing to say and am off to watch 10 things I hate about you. Will catch up to emails/comments this week, I promise! Oh yeah...and happy 420, haha.

Outfit: Day Glo

2009-04-16T14:41:00.004-04:00

Not muchhh to say since I have an exam in a little over an hour, ugh. Today was bea-utiful though! Perfect for a billowy, sheer top and neon pink bra. I have to catch an early bus to Boston tomorrow, and finish up the last 11 pgs of my paper before 3 pm the same day. Logistically impossible? Probably. haha.

Outfit: Extra Amps

2009-04-15T23:15:00.003-04:00

Things have been busy lately but I'm so past stressing about schoolwork. I mean, seriously...what is a grade? Just some ink on a piece of paper, or a digitial byte of info on some computer. HA, you know things are getting down to the wire when I start rationalizing failure before any work has even been completed!
Anywayyy, couldn't help but add this bright blue and purple sweater-dress to my bodycon arsenal. I used to hate anything with a high-neck (I know there's a better term for this), but have since grown to love them despite their chest-flattening effect (it's pretty obv that I'm flat to begin with). Hope you're all having better, less stressful weeks than I am!

Forever 21 dress. Manolo Blahnik shoes. American Eagle shirt (from foreverrrr ago).

Inspiration: Sasha Pivovarova

2009-04-15T21:29:00.003-04:00

Loving the simplicity. I think lots of girls try to pull off the grungy 90s t-shirt trend and end up just looking like slobs...but Sasha looks prettyyy damn good (no homo). Perhaps the perfect smoked out eyes plus impossibly, well-applied lipstick is how one avoids looking like they threw on a shirt that hasn't been washed since the 90s. Busy next few days, can not wait for the weekend, per usual.

Vogue Russia April 08

Outfit: Summa-summa-time

2009-04-13T21:50:00.005-04:00

I am over this fickle Spring weather. I now want nothing more than boiling, throbbing, hot temperatures so I can wear crop tops, cut-offs, tease my hair into a massive, curly mane, and weigh myself down with obnoxiously large, possibly sparkly, statement necklaces! Oh, and I want to wear lipgloss with glitter in it (MAC dazzleglasses...whyyy aren't you available online?).
This outfit is less than exciting to me. Probably because I was tempted to go crazy, girly with it and pair the pink polka-dotted skirt with a pink, ruffled top instead of this neutral, pleated, top. Kiiinddaa wish I had just gone sickeningly barbie with it. See below pictures for comparison, thoughts?

H&M top and skirt. (Rebecca Taylor ruffled top). Jessica Simpson shoes.

Inspiration: DropSnap

2009-04-09T22:52:00.004-04:00

I'm sure a lot of people who frequent blogs have heard of DropSnap.jp. But in case you haven't it's a pretty amazing site for checking out the crazy array of awesome Japanese street style. I particularly liked the above picture, which stood out as slightly simplistic on the screen. But I dig the contrast between the two girls...and I pretty much wish I could look half as cool as either of them. I like the hint of a leopard cami hiding beneath the oversized, purple sweater dress and how the chick on the right is rocking her outgrown bleached, blonde hair like it ain't no thanggg.

Outfit: She Came Along

2009-04-07T22:28:00.002-04:00

I always get way too over-eager whenever I get packages in the mail and end up wearing almost everything I receive at once. This Urban Outfitters order was no exception and I am in looovee with the mint green bodysuit as well as the marbled cardigan! Even though they sort of clash...I kind of like the texture overload, ha.

Urban Outfitters sweater and bodysuit. Kill City jeans. Oscar de la Renta shoes.

Inspiration: Sienna Miller

2009-04-06T23:01:00.004-04:00

Sienna looks amazing in these shots. Knits, tigers, and knee-high boots are pretty much my dream list of Summer essentials...but instead they just make for some pretty killer pictures!

DT Magazine

Outfit, Make-up: Down and Out

2009-04-05T22:43:00.005-04:00

I had a pretty lazy, sunshine-filled Sunday! Perfect for an extra comfortable slouchy tank, over a side-draped jersey skirt (worn as a dress). Doubled up one of my chain necklaces, slipped on some gold sandals, and played around with greens and greys with my eye make-up to complete the look (must learn how to take better pictures of my eye make-up...I don't know how you beauty bloggers do it so well!).
Now I'm off to watch the Office and eat wings...possibly one of the greatest combos ever.

Forever 21 skirt. Urban Outfitters tank. Marc Jacobs shoes.

Oufit: Just Like Neon

2009-04-04T22:24:00.004-04:00

I'm still trying to figure out how to work intensely bright clothing into my wardrobe. For some reason, even the smallest bangle or necklace instantly tipped the outfit into the "just plain crazy" category, ha. So since I was lacking in the accessory department I made up for it with a heavy smokey eye and nude, pink lips!
I hope you all have great Saturdays! I promise to get back to the serious backlog of comments ASAP as well. Second semester senior year is proving to be much more stressful than I thought it would be...ugh.

Vintage dress-coat. Aldo shoes.

Hello Loverr, Outfit: Retail Therapy

2009-04-03T23:36:00.003-04:00

After realizing that I haven’t bought any clothes since the end of January, I came to the crazed solution that purchasing all of the above was the only way to make the gnawing feeling of emptiness go away. Don’t worry…after some serious budgeting (i.e. realizing that I was absolutely poor), I placed my credit card back in its slot and proceeded to finish a crap-ton of work that had been piling up. Ugh…I really can’t wait to graduate and stop being completely poor and go on to being only somewhat poor. Also here are some photos I took yesterday but couldn’t bring myself to post since I didn’t feel very inspired by them, ha.

Outfit: Usual Suspects

2009-04-01T21:42:00.002-04:00

Due to rainy days and late work (so. done. with. school.)...I ended up grabbing this blazer from the top of the pile and paired it with my flouncy gray tunic. I spiced it up with the usual pounds of bangles, chains, and my new go-with-everything favorite necklace. I finally caved and placed a tinnnyyy purchase from Urban Outfitters so I am desperately looking forward to the arrival of that package! So much for "shopping my own closet"...haha.

Anthropologie top. Vintage blazer.

Inspiration: Supernovas

2009-03-31T13:12:00.002-04:00

I'm not sure what these pictures inspire me to do other than escape to an orgasmic, fantasy, wonderland...but I love, love, LOVE them nevertheless! Sorry for the sporadic posting. I've been eating teddy grahams in my underwear and skipping class but I promise to make myself decent for you guys, ha.

Tush #4 2006

Oufit: TGIF

2009-03-27T22:07:00.004-04:00

Thank GOOOSH it's Friday, srsly. That's all babies, hope you all have wonderful nights.

Secondhand shirt. Vintage blazer. Urban Outfitters skirt. Jeffrey Campbell shoes from Solestruck

Outfit, Hello Loverr: Just Because

2009-03-25T21:32:00.003-04:00

On Monday the boy and I "celebrated" the anniversary of our first date together, haha. I told him that I didn't want to make a big deal about it since I don't reallyyyy believe in anniversaries...but nevertheless he insisted on taking me out to a nice dinner and got me a little present as well. It's my first piece of jewelry from the big T and I'm glad that he didn't opt for the sterling silver heart charm, ha. I'm in loovee with the multifaceted piece of quartz...definitely inspires me to either tone my outfits down to minimalistic nudes OR go to the other extreme (as shown above) of outrageous prints and colors! Please excuse the dead face and crappy picture. I just took this quickly since the real point of this post was to show off my new jeeweelllss, hehe.

Nordstrom (I thinkk?) jacket. Urban Outfitters skirt.

Outfit: Daydreamin'

2009-03-24T22:30:00.004-04:00

Ohhhh...how I love arctic winds just after mother Nature teased us with a taste of Spring and 50-60 degree weather! I chose to bundle up in my Crush's grey sweater and my much neglected fringed, plaid, cashmere scarf. But underneath I kept it hooker-chic with a white tube dress, ha. I didn't really get to wear this outfit for most of the day since I had to take yet another trip to Boston for yet another interview, ugh. Apparently I've underestimated both the competition for clinical research positions as well as grrreatly overestimated my interview abilities, haha (actuallyyy not funny at all). Looovee to everyone (but that might just be the white wine I've recently gulped down speaking)!! ;)

American Apparel dress. Secondhand sweater. Nordstrom scarf. Jessica Simpson shoes.

Outfit: Ghostwriter

2009-03-22T22:36:00.004-04:00

Oh what I wouldn't give for just a fewww more days of sweet, sweet, class-free bliss. This is what I wore today for a whole lot of lazing around, interrupted by a short break for coffee. I'm trying to slowly integrate brighter and brighter colors into my outfits before I break out the neon-colored clothing I've been waiting to wear. I have this increddibbllyy obnoxious neon green dress-coat that has been sitting in my closet untouched for far too long. It's possible the greatest, ugliest, color I've ever encountered...does that make any sense? Hope you all had great, lazy Sundays! :)

Theory sweater. Kill City jeans. Marc Jacobs shoes.

Outfit: Cropped

2009-03-20T22:55:00.003-04:00

I've been attracted to crop tops and exposed midriffs for quite some time. But really, how often do you see a girl hangin out in a crop top and looking sufficiently classy and put together? This was my attempt...but I don't think it counts since so little skin is actually revealed, haha. I suspect that there will be more attempts with more midriff in the future as the weather gets warmer.
Anyway, my last Spring Break is pretty much over (sighhh), the boy comes back tomorrow (yayyy), and I have leftover sushi, a diet coke, and the American remake of My Sassy Girl waiting for me as soon as I stop typing (yesssss....i expect it to be horrific!)

Secondhand shirt and blazer. American Apparel pants. Forever 21 shoes.

Inspiration: Dusk Til Dawn

2009-03-18T23:26:00.003-04:00

I think I'm going to blame twitter for my inability to form coherent sentences. Instead of..."OMG...I've only eaten two hot pockets today and I'm starving!", all I end up saying is "hungry." haha. Anyway, I was hoping to find more exciting editorial shots that would boost my spirits...but I find these slightly bland, muted ones speak more to my current mood, ha. I'm contemplating spiked dog collars as accessories (pictured below), and wearing a completely see-through dress (first picture) to Spring Formal and claiming that it's all in the name of art and fashion!

Numero Korea

Outfit: Shake It Like That Alley Cat

2009-03-16T23:23:00.006-04:00

Since I'm in the process of "shopping my own closet", I ended up reinventing my vest by turning it inside out to expose the leopard lining. Voila, new vest! I'm still lusting after that leopard print tulip skirt at Urban Outfitters, but for now my sad, little inside-out vest will have to satisfy my animal print craving, haha. I paired it with my giant Abaete striped sweater that is going to get a lot more outerwear love now that the weather is starting to get a little more reasonable! In other news...a position I interviewed for got filled (ugh.), but I have two more interviews scheduled this week. Send me "you're hired" vibes! ;)

D&G vest. Abaete sweater. H&M skirt. American Apparel socks. Aldo shoes.

Make-up, Video: Romantic Lucky Tom Look

2009-03-16T23:15:00.005-04:00

Here's another crappy tutorial I made for the make-up I wore with this outfit! I used the Lucky Tom palette from the MAC Hello Kitty collection I was obsessing over. I also tried out false lashes for the first time...and I have a feeling I might end up getting addicted to them, ha. I always thought they were extra creepy, but after actually using them I think I might have to bust them out when I'm bored. Extra long lashes = instant sexy, haha.

Outfit: Good Love

2009-03-14T22:24:00.004-04:00

I've had this skirt since the summer when I went on an "i-hate-the-mcats" shopping spree and I've never actually worn it. Every time I pull it out I just can't deal with it's giant multi-colored rose print, haha. So...in my attempt to rediscover neglected items in my closet (and pretend that they're new) I paired it with two other slightly obnoxious items that haven't seen the light of day for far too long. My zebra-printed pointed heels, and this multi-colored flutter-sleeved top. I sort of like the outcome...but really just wish I could go ahead and shop again, ha.

H&M top. Forever 21 skirt. Secondhand blazer. CVS tights. Manolo Blahnik shoes.

Hello Loverr: Tuleste Market Necklace

2009-03-12T23:12:00.003-04:00

Not something I'd normally be attracted to...but it was an awesome "Chic Reward" from Chictopia! Sometimes it's good to push yourself out of your comfort zone so I'm looking forward to playing around with it and incorporating it into my wardrobe. (Plus, who doesn't love free ish? haha) Anyway, I only have a paper left to do tomorrow and then I am free for a week of sleeping, eating, and rolling around in my queen size bed alone since my Crush is off on a family vacay. Hope to get more outfit posts soon! I've been in a fashion slump but have been inspired by Garance's words “The idea it’s, c’est shop your closet, tu vois?”

Inspiration: Gay Paree

2009-03-10T21:29:00.003-04:00

Some Sartorialist snapshots from Paris fashion week! Strangely enough I find myself most attracted to the pastel pink and lavendar outfit along with the all black. The pastel number is just so childish and girly but she pulls it off perfectly without looking ridiculous. Oh, and I just couldn't help but include Kanye and his new ladyfriend, haha. Anyway...back to work! I'm really not very stressed, but nevertheless can't wait to be on spring break!!