For A Delicate Few

less posing more living

2011-12-04T21:01:00.000-08:00

Few randoms from the past couple months & 'I miss summer' post got a best buy gift card this weekend from a holiday white elephant gift exchange. which i guess could be my kick in the ass to go by a memory card and start taking photos again.not gonna lie though, the past 3 months sans camera has been pretty liberating, not only for my sense of responsibility to document everything, but also for

been grooving

2011-07-19T19:32:00.000-07:00

time's been flying... changes galore. new job. new apt aka the Real World loft. people in and out of the city... seeing old friends, making new ones. oh right, and I lost my camera. haven't been doing too well with that thing this year. (although for real, can I just have the memory card back??)I've given up on regular blogging though, so I guess I can't really use that as a bitch-factor for

mermaids

2011-06-25T20:13:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday was the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Sash & I went down to meet up with some friends and watch one of our coworkers who was dancing in the parade. Of course, by the time we got our traveling juice together and our asses on the F train, we had missed the majority of the parade. =( womp womp. So we just frolicked around the boardwalk and sand... so nice to be on a beach in

gonna marry you

2011-06-19T15:53:00.000-07:00

jetted off to San Francisco last weekend for a friend's wedding. first friend wedding, damn I guess we're getting old ::obligatory freakout:: what I wore. where we were. what we ate. who was there. (including the ring bearer the guys hoisted up to catch the bride's garter belt... cue awwww)oh yea and a flower pic... because it makes sense with weddings and summer and love yadda yadda

mostly may

2011-06-05T20:31:00.000-07:00

bubbles and the first of summer rooftop parties, regular sunday drunk brunch, guest bartending for charity, doggies getting lei'd in the hamptons, late nights wandering times square as the sun rises #youngandwildandfree

bananers

2011-06-03T21:35:00.000-07:00

chiffon swim cover up, tank top, black cycle shorts: H&M, Zara boots, DIY paint & studded Betsey Johnson denim moto jackethow quickly H&M can knock of Prada's prints... kind of crazy, and screwed up, but if you think about it all fashion really is just recycled & tweaked ideas. since fashion & design isn't protected by the same copywrite laws there's not much that can be done re: knockoffs &

coacherra

2011-04-29T19:31:00.000-07:00

top: random piece of chiffon, Betsey Johnson swim top, H&M shorts & earrings, Lanvin for H&M sunniesapril 15, 16, 17, 2011excision/ skrillex/ lauryn hill/ afrojack/ robyn/ the black keys/ erykah badu/ dj chuckie/ laidback luke/ empire of the sun/ steve angello/ wiz khalifa/ nas & damian marley/ tinie tempah/ ducksauce/ ratatat/ the strokes/ kanyeezysunshine, dust dirt and grass, alcohol & others,

ombre chiffon

2011-04-20T21:00:00.000-07:00

old Betsey Johnson dress samplebecause being back in California makes you feel like a carefree gypsy again.I went back to LA/ the desert for a week for Coachella - baked in the sun, hung out with amazing friends, and listened to music vibrate through the festival grounds... post to come soon.

miami

2011-04-10T12:28:00.000-07:00

was epic. love and energy and sunshine all around. till next year... UMF14

neon

2011-03-22T17:44:00.000-07:00

handsprayed neon corsages a la Spring 2011 show. None of this fashion is so serious omg let's wear black all the time and look too cool for school bizz at Betsey Johnson. You learn to appreciate color here.

He Loves Me...

2011-02-26T14:01:00.000-08:00

... He Loves Me Not. Betsey Johnson Fall 2011 NYFW at Lincoln Center on Feb. 14th, Valentine's DayBy far my favorite Betsey show everrrrrrr. and not just cuz i got to hang out with Gala Darling backstage (!) and walk the second half of the show, Pink Patch (!!!). but just cuz the clothes were soo totally on point, so totally me (harem pants, crazy mesh, studs & fur)Everything from her hilarious

fringey

2011-02-12T08:14:00.000-08:00

Betsey Johnson fringe tunic, American Apparel shiny leggings, Margiela boots via Yoox, owl ring: gift from a friend in New Orleansfunky fringe top, shiny leggings and my BIRTHDAY boots =D probably the nicest & most expensive things that I own so I'm fancy huhNYFW started yesterday and our show is Monday night (which you should watch live here) which means work's been swamped with doing cute

all white

2011-01-29T08:27:00.000-08:00

So apparently this is the snowiest January New York has seen in a long while. I know everyone's yappin' about how they're sick of it but honestly I'm still in love with it all. I was SO upset that I was in LA over the holidays and missed that huge blizzard/snowpacolypse back in December.It's usually sunnier and warmer on days it snows... and the possibility of spontaneous days off work?? so

love hate love hate

2011-01-13T18:02:00.000-08:00

my job. new york city.yet, bam! it's been one year already. ...not a huge chunk of time if you look at the long run, but kind of a huge chunk if you consider your life to be over at 35, which I suspect (hope) most 23 year old's think.feel like I never have time to sit down and think about what I'm doing, where I'm going.or maybe I have too much time, think too much, and am crippled by

twenty eleven

2011-01-02T14:10:00.000-08:00

a recreation of my new year's eve outfit + poor lighting + janky photoshoppingthrifted leopard harem pants, sequined top UO clearance, mom's black beaded belt, DSW lace up bootiesNYE this year was mediocre at best, but what are you supposed to expect from these kinds of high-strung nights?anywho, Happy New Year's! xx

a socal christmas

2010-12-26T15:04:00.000-08:00

so nice to be home in LA for the holidays.... pretty bummed I missed the snow blizzard in NY right now and skipped a white Christmas, but hey - low 60's and no tights for 10 days.. I can't complainlights // oil painting again // cute owl ring my friend got me from the French Quarter in NOLA for our Secret SantaThe thing about not living at home is you miss all the holiday decorations! =( They're

black

2010-12-05T10:06:00.000-08:00

with the exception of my week in California for the xmas holidays I'm pretty positive I'll be permanently cold for the next 4-5 months. time to bring out the black on black on black... guess I really am becoming a New Yorker

so downnnn

2010-10-27T21:38:00.000-07:00

...for chi-town. my new favorite city and honestly, the next place I want to move to. perfect blend of sleepy San Francisco and big city New York. let's hope I can hang with the winds.also so so wonderful to see my college friends again <3 hella miss you guys, but we really are lucky that we get to see each other this often across the country.

today I wore

2010-10-20T17:06:00.000-07:00

vintage suspenders and suburban mom jeans. tres sexy, no?F21 tank, H&M denim, suspenders: Beacon's closet, Jeffrey Campbell shoestomorrow I'm heading to Chicago for a random long weekend/ epic reunion. tres excitedddd

color me

2010-10-19T21:05:00.000-07:00

sources: oh geez I'm so bad at this... the selby, because I'm addicted, stylebubble, aaaaand I wanna say kingdom of style. lmk if I'm missing one...probably because the chill is creeping in, but currently inspired by bold, bright colors. actually, I guess I always am. just more pronounced when I realize I'm about to be cold for the next 5 months straight... oh hey there winter =(

Tess Giberson

2010-09-30T17:35:00.000-07:00

This past Fashion Week I got to help out at Tess Giberson's SS2011 Presentation down in Chelsea. Soft leather details, a monochromatic palette, perfect layering, delicate but quirkly jewelry. Also really love how she worked in sheer gingham to lighten it up for spring. I would wear every one of these outfits all day everyday -the epitome of effortless chic. didn't bring my camera... these

food in philly

2010-09-19T14:56:00.000-07:00

lesson learned - always get American cheeseCheesesteak cartpretzal & mustardRight after our show Monday night (photos & post to come) I was on the train to King of Prussia (right outside Philadelphia) this week for work training. Stayed an extra night in Philly with my college friend to see the sites & eat. obviously. Cheesesteaks galoreStill sort of bummed I never found an 'I <3> Philly' sign

trendy

2010-09-03T11:34:00.000-07:00

under the sea silly bandz, Betsey Johnson temporary tattoosWhat's trendier - designer fake tats or silly bandz?guess I'm buying into both.

September 1

2010-09-01T06:25:00.000-07:00

DIY old jeans, Urban Outfitters tube top, Jeffrey Campbell wedges, face necklace from New Orleans street vendor, random jewelryI had a work call at 7:30 this morning regarding our company's new website. Basically what I've been working on the side for four months, and what has replaced my day job duties for the past month and a half. We've kept harping on "Launch Date September 1" so many times

new

2010-08-17T20:46:00.000-07:00

alpaca & wool hooded poncho (with pockets!)softest modal double layer tank/ long sleeve sweatertwo pieces I picked up at the Helmut Lang Gryphon Theory that suckered me in on my way home from work a few weeks ago. so ready for fall to kick in so I can get back to light knits, leather boots, and lose the mosquito bites.also, so ready for Labor Day weekend to roll around so I can go to this. been

my life lately

2010-07-25T13:15:00.000-07:00

has consisted of -silly youtubes, wine and beer, street cart food, free hotdogs, house music, old friends, new friends, drunk texting, a new desk finally!, yachts, watskeburt, brunch food, tumblr, finally joining the rest of america and watched an episode of jersey shore. yuck.oh yea, and east coast summer rain. I'm not a fan -please make it stop

swimming babies

2010-07-22T20:58:00.000-07:00

Went down to King of Prussia yesterday for work -our first website photoshoot. It was fun being on set of the shoot, even though it was just for product shots, to organize it, coordinate things and have my opinion count. Everybody was super friendly (and SO chill. I was like, getting anxiety from having an actual sit-down lunch, hah) It's crazy how many people and how much time is needed for a

mexican wedding dress

2010-07-13T17:25:00.000-07:00

Zara dress, H&M belt, boots from Nordstrom RackI went to Zara yesterday after work for the first time in a long long time and found this beaut on the sale racks! Love the back tie and the extra long length though I freak out about it dragging and getting disgusting while walking on our dirty NY sidewalks..On another note, this has been my recent obsession.My friend found it, don't ask me how.I

double 07

2010-07-07T21:17:00.000-07:00

Blogging really hasn't been on my radar lately (well obviously) reading blogs, writing entries, even taking photos, they've all kind of fallen to the wayside over the past month but I don't really mind... it's a nice change of pace. It's definitely been a busy past month though -moving into a new apartment, becoming a full time employee at work (huzzah!), friends visiting, visiting other friends

summer livin'

2010-06-14T14:40:00.000-07:00

H&M lace biker shorts, silk tunic: my mom's, hat from Taiwan, purse from India (gift), nail polish: OPI, random ringsa random & casual outfit from my past weekend back in socal aka summer as it should be -warm, sunny, with a touch of breeze. none of this east coast humidity/ summer showers business.I'll always be a California girl at heart =)

congrats miran!

2010-06-11T08:30:00.000-07:00

My little sister graduated from high school yesterday. Valedictorian, ASG President, Cornell bound, big baller, shot caller. I'm super proud of her!...and also tripping out that it's already been 5 years since I graduated from there.Betsey Johnson dress (free from sample sale), thrifted beltIt's soooo nice to be home, especially after 2 weeks of nomad-ing it out of one suitcase. I miss my own

forever in transit

2010-06-04T13:46:00.000-07:00

I've been living in transit for these 2+ weeks. Bouncing from NY to SF to NY to LA... and floating around Manhattan and New Jersey while I'm in between apartment leases right now. I've recently realized that I've literally never lived in any place longer than 8 months at a time for the past 5 years through college and summers abroad. By now I really should be much better at being a nomad but it's

taco tuesday

2010-05-25T21:01:00.000-07:00

Taco Tuesday vs. Gilt Groupe @ work tonight aka throwback to sorority life, except w/ fashion companies. We do the whole matching outfits thing, the whole date auction thing, the whole get drunk & camera whore it up thing. (but all in the name of charity =)! ) Anywho - here's me decked out in Betsey at our showroom...bustier & leggings: Betsey Johnson; sheer top: flea market; Aldo wedges;

easy breezy DIY beezies

2010-05-22T22:58:00.000-07:00

I picked up this XL tank top at Old Navy a couple weekends ago at their 50% off clearance sale - purely for experimentation. It literally only cost $2 - pretty much cheaper than fabric at that point.Anyways, 3 minutes & a pair of scissors later - I cut a circle hem and now I've got a crop top/ tunic hybrid on my hands -perfect for layering or as a breezy summer beach cover-up. Hooray for random

may showers

2010-05-18T20:47:00.000-07:00

Rain still? come on now Mother Nature. I blame the rain for this crappy photos - where else am I supposed to take pics when it's pouring outside? =/ on another note, I really do need a tripod...DIY torn boyfriend jeans, Style & Co oxfords, H&M trench, Betsey Johnson archive topThank you so much for the nice comments on the last post - makes me feel less guilty about being a sporadic blogger,

unannounced hiatus?

2010-05-15T11:30:00.001-07:00

pants: Uniqlo, lace tank and sunnies: F21, sandals and oversized tank: Old Navy clearance; Stila lip color in Exhilirationoh boy i am the worst blogger ever, don't even want to count how many days it's been. sorry guys.Been busy with work, apartment hunting, blah blah, excuses, excuses... the truth is I've just been feeling really plain and boring and uninspired lately (nod to today's outfit)

heart murakami

2010-05-03T19:03:00.000-07:00

AA disco pants, H&M white button-up, Urban Outfitters lace body, F21 heart sneakersI've been on a Haruki Murakami binge. His supernatural and whimsical stories are perfect to lose yourself in -especially when you've got that -who am i-what do i do-what's my purpose in life-purpose today-etc. conundrum playing forever on a loop in your head. I read Sputnik Sweetheart yesterday cover to cover (

inked tiger

2010-04-27T21:30:00.000-07:00

F21 bodysuit, Doc Martens, H&M drop crotch pants, Banana Republic cardijust got home from the Inked Mag May Issue Party. must sleep now before work tomorrow -mmkay, night!

blerg

2010-04-24T17:54:00.000-07:00

(photo by zones)I really am trying to blog more regularly but works been kicking my butt lately. I'm at the office later than ever and all I want to do when I get back to my apartment is sleep/eat/shower (either/or/all at once). I'm so jealous of you bloggers out there with the discipline to post outfits daily on top of everything else! (laziness & apathy have always been my strong suits)

metals

2010-04-19T19:46:00.000-07:00

A new necklace that I picked up at a flea market and an XL men's t-shirt + hella safety pins + bored hands itching for a DIY while I watch Glee and Gossip GirlThose of you who know me in real life probably know that I've been freaking out about how baller my younger sister is -she got into Cornell University! Anywho, they came out this past weekend to check out the campus so I bussed upstate to

bucket list

2010-04-14T17:56:00.000-07:00

brunch @ bar breton // jewelry & trinkets @ hell's kitchen flea market // daffodils // yellow tights on a grey day // view from my balcony after work // pasta for oneAs much as I love being a "real" adult and being financially independent I still really really missing student life. Obviously... who doesn't? But more than the partying and the football games and invitationals, I really just miss

lightweight stripes & lushae

2010-04-11T18:29:00.000-07:00

This outfit is from a few days ago - when it was unusually hot in New York (warmer than Southern California in April? isn't that a bit off?). This dress had originally been floor sweeping until I accidentally left it in the dryer so it shrunk a bit -now it's ankle sweeping. I actually like it better this way -no need to pick up the ends when I walk up stairs or accidentally tripping over

(lunch of) champions

2010-04-06T19:11:00.000-07:00

gruyere cheese puffs //foie gras coconut macaroon //french bread //linguini w. alaskan king crab, black pepper & meyer lemon //spaetzle w. niman ranch pork belly, pommery mustard & spinach //carrot curry cappucino //bone marrow crusted beef tenderloin w. root veges //colorado lamb w. artichoke barigoule, taggiasca olives & piquillo peppers //chocolate caramel tart w. sea saltThese photos are a

industrial floral

2010-04-01T18:54:00.000-07:00

mother's vintage silk skirt, random grey t-shirt, Topshop leather jacket, necklace from a temple in Taiwan, Jeffrey Campbell shoeswhy does it feel like Friday already? womp.

ramble ramble

2010-03-30T20:35:00.000-07:00

3rd straight day of rain so thought I could use some shiny shinies and my psychadelic print blouse. Oh yeah, and I got sick of my roots so I dyed my hair; decided that my nail polish was too green so I mixed some white in.I really wish this room had some blank white wall, but it's colorful and messy and chaotic everywhere. Oh well. I never cared too much about sharing a room all though college

WD-50

2010-03-27T20:45:00.000-07:00

dinner last Sunday at WD50 in LES. Japanese red rice ale, crispy sesame flakes and oolong tea, skirt steak with peanut pasta. fun subway mosaic mural. topshop leather jacket and comfy Uniqlo pants. digging for crap in my bigass purse.It's a shame that I've been here for a little over 2 months and have barely begun to explore all the delicious food options around here -especially lamentable

empanada mama

2010-03-25T15:11:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't posted in a while but that's because the boy was visiting and we were off taking an entire slew of food porn photos that'll be coming your way soon!Anywho, this past Sunday was gorgeous here in NY... we headed over to Empanada Mama in Hells Kitchen for a late brunch and then spent the afternoon relaxing around Central Park.Their empanadas have all sorts of interesting fillings -

like, haha funny

2010-03-16T20:56:00.000-07:00

sequins //peace //foam confetti //get low //black lace //clouds and wind //fat tuesday //fake wang sunnies //pretty fountains //sluts //dancinga surreal weekend. maybe b/c we were just playing in the adult equivalent of Disneyland. or the fact that we were actually all together again.

still alive, cannot apologize

2010-03-11T18:24:00.000-08:00

thrifted cape, F21 grey dress and fence tights, Uniqlo cardi, Payless bootsHi this is my cape. I thrifted it from Beacon's Closet a couple weekends ago. it's super warm and super bold - I stuck to mostly black this first time around but I'll play around with it.. it's missing a button, but small fix -that ain't no thang.I'm really proud that I got off my lazy ass to take a (semi) real outfit

snippets

2010-03-07T18:31:00.000-08:00

Snippets from the past week or so.my friend was in town, work was busy, crappy weather so no outfit photos, blah blah blah... sometimes I think I'm just too lazy to blog... not sure if I should be feeling guilty about this? I don't want to turn this blog into a chore, but I also don't want it to die out and chalk it up as just another phase.On another note, I love that New Yorkers love Empire

House of Organic

2010-03-02T20:32:00.000-08:00

Through a family friend, I had the privilege to attend the House of Organic presentation of their Fall 2010 collection a couple weeks ago. The design collective presented outfits created a combined mix of their pieces from a handful of designers and artists who all carefully and fairly crafted their clothing out of organic and renewable materials.I was struck by the simple sophistication of many

she-leopard

2010-02-26T22:28:00.000-08:00

vintage leopard caftan, H&M mens sweater, random ringsHad a psuedo-snow day today and got to leave work at 1pm... I've had so much free time since then that this morning honestly feels like a completely separate day. It was really nice to have the day (sort of) off, relax, catch up on misc. errands, etc. Spent the evening with some friends over for pizza + beer + Inglorious Basterds (good

BJ backstage

2010-02-23T21:20:00.000-08:00

backstage photos of hair/make-up/models/inspiration/photographers/general chaos before Betsey Johnson's "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" Fall 2010 Show.This was the first 'real' fashion show I've ever watched, and even though I was technically "working" aka tweeting and trying to snap photos over rows of heads and sandwiched in between all these tall people, it was still so soo much fun. The energy was

Chictopia10 Social Influence Summit

2010-02-18T15:19:00.000-08:00

I tweeted for Wikifashion during the Chictopia10 Summit but now I'm finally blogging about it! It was great -albeit the stop & go shuffle with the many furniture rearrangements... but really, such a cool (and a little surreal at first!) experience to meet other bloggers in real life.There were insightful discussions and panels presented on the future of blogging, bloggers working with companies,

a whirlwind

2010-02-15T17:50:00.000-08:00

dimsum -happy chinese new year! // betsey johnson after party // scattered makeup counter backstageThis past weekend has been all sorts of hectic between trying to coordinate my time between hanging out with my family while they're in town and fashion events. Had an early early breakfast with my family before they left for the airport, and then a full day at work (day after our own after-party,

nyfw - let it begin!

2010-02-11T20:51:00.000-08:00

New York Fashion Week! ahh so many little things to get done, a million things running through my head. running up and down the streets, trying not to slip on slush and salt. and in heels? you must be kidding me....that doesn't make sense.Anywho, this weekend's going to be busy busy busy, but I'm definitely excited! I'll be at Chictopia10 on Saturday and tweeting for Wikifashion (@Wikifashion).

wannabe kane

2010-02-09T20:48:00.000-08:00

don't these F21 leggings remind you of Christopher Kane for Topshop?layers of random black tanks, tops, and cardi's , silver poncho-esque thing: gift from Taiwan, F21 mesh leggings and tights (underneath), Guess flatsI just got back from seeing "In the Heights" on Broadway with my friend for free! I forgot how energizingly cheesy musicals usually are, but love it all the same. However, seeing

go saints?

2010-02-07T11:49:00.000-08:00

This bone-chilling cold has given me a new appreciation for bookstores and cafes, especially when put together (+ free wifi, i love you Borders). It makes you feel like you're "going out" and "doing something" when really you've merely just transplanted yourself from bed --> bookstore sofa.trousers, heat-tech top, cardi: Uniqlo, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, studded belt from Taiwan street boutique,

fur collar photoshoot

2010-02-04T17:21:00.000-08:00

H&M coat, Old Navy jeans, Jessica Simpson riding boots, thrifted chenille sweater, random rings, fur collar from my little sister's old Hollister coat.Might have had too much fun here with my mini-photoshoot. I rescued this detachable fur collar from my sister's old winter coat -she never wore it and it just sat in the corner of her closet... This + a safety pin = perfect for chilly times when

Giveaway: Slouchy Boots

2010-01-31T08:39:00.000-08:00

One of you guys is about to get an awesome little parcel in your mailbox soon! ;) Thanks to CSN stores I'm gonna be able to give one of my readers this great pair of casual boots! They're perfect for everyday wear, have just the right amount of heel, and I'm sure between all of us we can think of a trillion different ways to style these babies.Check out CSN Stores' website too - they've got a

snow umbrella

2010-01-28T15:36:00.000-08:00

AA disco pants, blazer from Taiwan street market, Zara top, F21 tie-dye scarf, Style&Co oxfordsI woke up this morning, completely groggy and still half asleep and mumbled something about how freaking fickle NYC weather is, since the day before (when these photos were taken) it was bright and sunny and this morning was fog and overcast to the max. And then I realized it was snowing! And yes,

living life like a video

2010-01-26T16:03:00.000-08:00

selfmade lace+chiffon skirt, UO tank, long cardi and tights: Uniqlo, Penny loves Kenny oxfords, men's vest from a Taiwan boutique, fake glassesSo along the lines of my weird poses - here's a couple more. Still not completely satisfied with this outfit, I think it's a little too matchy-matchy colorwise, but what else are you gonna do when you're running out of time in the morning?It was one of

loverly

2010-01-20T21:25:00.000-08:00

Uniqlo cardi, Old Navy XL tank worn as a dress, H&M tank, thrifted leopard shirt, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, jewelry from H&M and Taiwan...like my pose? looks like I'm about to do that 90's dance... (80's dance?) whatsitcalled... you know... where you grab the opposite leg and put your other hand behind your head and then attempt this awkward scissor move across your body. LOLAnywayssssss, balcony

sweet disposition

2010-01-18T21:50:00.000-08:00

thanks for all the nice comments on the last post guys =) unfortunately i don't have my sewing machine out here so that may be as finished as it's gonna be for awhile... we'll see...i had my first uniqlo experience this past weekend in soho. and my first chocolate cannoli.also, i hate writing cover letters. ugh.

CdG inspired skirt

2010-01-14T18:03:00.000-08:00

an unpolished version. This is what I had been working on back in California before I left, so it's rather rough around the edges (literally). I want to work on the concept and play w/ different materials and layers... I feel like it def has some potential. Love CdG's sheers and all the interesting different silhouettes Rei experiments with. Guess this is my poor man's ode to that?It's

8 million stories

2010-01-12T21:08:00.000-08:00

I made it to New York!! ...oh and that ^ ? oh, yea, just the view from my bed, ain't no thangggggI feel like I've been an awful blogger lately... but I was/am packing/unpacking my life. Just started my internship today and I'm still trying to fall into the swing of things, get myself oriented, and find a good place to take outfit photos =)(so bear with me for a few more days)Anyways, thank you

white-washing

2010-01-09T13:00:00.000-08:00

striped top: Old Navy, khakis: Dickies mens, bow belt: random sash that came with some other pants, flats: GuessFor the most part I hate j.crew and all other forms of preppy, WASP-ish style (argyle!! argh), so I'm not quite sure how I ended up with this outfit... but I AM glad I finally found a perfect navy striped top, and on clearance for $2.50 too! Now all I need is to trade my messy backyard

maxi for the win

2010-01-07T11:45:00.000-08:00

skirt and striped top - F21, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, lace body - UOI decided to give these photos an antique-ish feel to somewhat rescue them from their overexposed state... feels like it fits with the whole maxi skirt look too. Too bad the skirt itself isn't vintage.Guys - I'm moving across the country in 3 days (guess it's time to start packing? eh, i'll wait till tomorrow) -- ahh, how did it

blame it on the pop

2010-01-03T21:34:00.000-08:00

Urban Outfitters dress, Style&Co oxfords, F21 tights, hat from a street vendor in Kenting, blazer from Charlotte Russe 7 years agoa casual day - most of it spent reading WWD and sewing magazines with a coffee at Borders. got a bajillion ideas floating around in my head...must. sew. tomorrow.

arizona snow

2010-01-02T16:26:00.000-08:00

I'm homeeee - had a lovely family vacation (which almost seems like an oxymoron, but really, good times). Just wanted to share a random handful of photos...It's good to be back in California and be able to leave the house in just a cardigan. Oh gosh, I'm so screwed for New York.a little late but Happy New Year everybody! I'm so excited for 2010.

greys and greens

2009-12-28T01:02:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the best outfit shot is a quick spin-and-twirl even though you're completely haggard, look like crap, and twirling is the last thing on your mind.F21 skirt and knee-highs, Payless boots, random top, blazer from street boutique in Taiwan, headband borrowed from sisterLatest obession? Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games books (yes, i know, they're 'young adult'. whatever, i'm 14 again).

happy holidays all!

2009-12-26T22:38:00.000-08:00

I'm a little late on the Christmas post... and well, posts in general =( my apologies -been busy with life, etc.Hope everyone had a lovely holiday!! Mine was full of good food, visiting family, and our traditional monopoly game which I never seem to win (did come in 2nd this year though). I got my present a few days early this year - it's a Canon Rebel xsi! My good-ole point and shoot has done

without a wrinkle in today

2009-12-21T23:52:00.000-08:00

self-made lace and chiffon skirt, lace tank and dotted tights: F21, Jessica Simpson riding boots, blazer and studded belt from Taiwan street marketsvenice beach. i haven't been here in hella long.

walking on sunshine

2009-12-20T21:51:00.000-08:00

a quick shot of the american apparel factory sale in downtown LA yesterday. i got there later than planned since i swung by the airport to pick up the boyfriend who's here for the weekend. consequently, we ended up waiting in a long-ass disneyland-eqsue line in the hot hot heat (come on LA, it's late december!!) the selection wasn't all that but i did picked up a pair of their velvet stir-up

my life would suck without you

2009-12-17T12:33:00.000-08:00

i realized that i never officially announced it here, but i'm moving in new york in less than a month!!i feel like i've sort of known about it for the longest time, but it's taken a while to get everything all finalized, and i didn't want to jinx anything so i held off on telling most people. normally i'm nowhere near superstitious or nervous like this but i've honestly wanted to move to new

halfmast

2009-12-09T14:30:00.000-08:00

bought these heeled oxfords on sale for $23! and then i got home and my sisters pointed out how dumb it was that i bought shoes that look like the Jeffrey Campbells i wear all the time. i guess so... hm, but they're different enough to be worth the 23 bucks methinks.AA disco pants, random long-sleeve, thrifted polka dot silk blouse, Style&Co oxfordsi'm heading up to davis this coming weekend to

louder than boom

2009-12-05T17:49:00.000-08:00

Urban Outfitters lace bodysuit, homemade experiment shirt, H&M boyfriend jeans, Jeffrey Campbell booties, dinosaur necklace from Taiwanbeen really busy recently (a good thing though), but just wanted to say - i can't stop eating this dark chocolate pomegranate.oh yea, and this shirt is an experiment.. a la remnants section of JoAnn'stoodles!

smooth criminal

2009-12-03T00:00:00.001-08:00

i know bloggers complain a lot about daylight savings and losing light and time to go outdoors and take outfit pics. today tonight as i drove past a deserted parking lot i realized that 1. i should do an outfit post, 2. i didn't have a photo and the sun was gone, 3. the roof was completely deserted (well, except for this one couple in a random car off in the corner, hmhmm.. hehehe) and completely

crocheted hooded scarf

2009-11-29T15:16:00.000-08:00

the hooded scarf. there's something strangely satisfying about putting a hood on different pieces of clothing, even though you could easily just drape and wrap a regular scarf around your head to make a hood.i wanted one that was a bit chunkier, and wool, perfect as a huge bundle to hide your head and neck in. here's a semi-tutorial on how to make one --although the photos really aren't that

food baby

2009-11-27T11:46:00.000-08:00

hope everybody (in america) had a lovely thanksgiving yesterday and ended the day stuffed!our family wasn't eating until ~4:30ish so i deliberately ate very little throughout the day to save up for my gluttony-fest later in the afternoon. mistake. pretty sure my stomach shrunk throughout the day so that by the time 5:15 hit i was already pretty full from just salad and stuffing =/(don't worry

by default

2009-11-22T22:20:00.000-08:00

i know... another one! this miniskirt + tights + oversized shirt is quickly becoming my default outfit when i'm too lazytiredcrankystillhalfasleepbitchingthatthere'snothinginmycloset. i wasn't originally going to post this outfit -i was actually gonna show you guys this project/DIY that i've been working on.. but yesterday i decided it wasn't done well enough so i impulsively took apart a lot of

little hipster girl

2009-11-21T11:22:00.000-08:00

flannel plaid - mom's, random tank, homemade lace + chiffon skirt, studded belt from Taiwan, F21 tights, Penny Loves Kenny oxfordsi was at FIDM - LA yesterday and stopped by their mini museum where they were showing Betsy Bloomingdale's personal Haute Couture collection (most of which was Marc Bohan for Dior). apparently for a lot of her ensembles, she would write little tags as to when she wore

that universal mind control

2009-11-18T15:57:00.000-08:00

Jessica Simpson riding boots, DIY zipper fringe necklace, top from Urban Outfitters, F21 floral skirt and fence tights, fur-trimmed coat from my ancient wardrobeforgot where i found these editorial pics (i think they're from L'Officiel?) anyways, great inspiration for adding pattern and color to the standard black+grey winter outfits...

heartbreak warfare

2009-11-17T00:38:00.000-08:00

the boy brought me to this gorgeous beach park in san francisco. we made it juuuuust in time to catch this beautiful sunset(before that?? i had dragged him to this independent fabric store in east bay and he was dragging me away from caressing some amazingggg faux mink fur that was unfortunately also amazingly expensive)sorry this post is so devoid of any fashion (or even food, psh). besides

the perfect trenchcoat

2009-11-14T12:11:00.000-08:00

for me anyways. found it at an impromptu H&M stop earlier this week. it's light enough, long enough, lined in leopard print, and has got great buckles on the sleeves.gray jeans from Old Navy, H&M trench, old Urban Outfitters sweater, Jessica Simpson riding boots, silver necklace from a temple in Taiwani know it's not raining or even too chilly here in these photos. but this'll be a good jacket

camouflage

2009-11-13T00:10:00.000-08:00

a souvenir mask from New Orleans, a new thrifted shirt, and a new form of photobooth as entertainmentmy sewing machine jammed a few days back while i was working on something, so i started poking around and opening different compartments. and then, being the dork i am (i did human dissection in high school and loved it), left it open as i continued to sew - watching those little machinery cogs

vote wonder woman

2009-11-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

(sorry the right pic is kind of blurry) bf's old 'vote' tee, homemade wonderwoman skirt, target sweater tights, Shiek shoes, F21 beltoh, and that silver heart is part of my keys... not a fancy ring or anything, unfortunatelymy closet door is stuck. completely stuck. i've banged and wiggled and kicked and cursed and it's still freaking stuck! so now i can't access the mountains of crap i've got

old man tiger

2009-11-08T20:09:00.000-08:00

thrifted sweater, sass&bide jeans, penny loves kenny oxfords, F21 body suita couple recent acquisitions: 1. this amazingly soft chenille old man's sweater that i have basically been living in. and 2. my tiger bodysuit - i've been wanting a bodysuit forever now -they just are always so pricey. luckily, this one not only was inexpensive, it also indirectly satisfies the need for some animal print

reworked wool cape

2009-11-05T12:39:00.000-08:00

first off - thank you all so much for leaving such supportive comments on my last post. i really appreciate it and love that this blogger community offers more than great fashion and outfit posts.speaking of which ---- i am so excited to show you guys my newest project! my black and blue wool cape. i thrifted a grey/blue wool knee-length skirt that cut up and made into a cape. being a complete

more bounce to the ounce

2009-11-03T21:09:00.000-08:00

during my impromptu salvation army stop yesterday i dug up this baby pink 80's sweatshirt that sort of reminds me of an old pair of H&M pumps I used to have. i usually hate baby pink but i am definitely a sucker for all things quirky and shiny (i'm like a freaking raccoon!). in the end i didn't buy it because- even at salvation army prices, even after removing the shoulder pads, i would have

whatcha say

2009-11-01T21:28:00.000-08:00

mom's old dress, vintage belts from my aunt, Jeffery Campbell booties, Charlotte Russe blazer, bracelet from NOLA boutique, random sunniesan heirloom outfit, family effort, whatever, something like that. this dress was my mom's that i rescued from our pile of clothing to donate. i love its heavy material and it's satisfying my maxi dress craving for now. the belts are my aunt's that i received

shiny pants and leather lace ups

2009-10-30T12:27:00.001-07:00

AA navy disco pants, F21 striped top, random ring, BC footwear flatsby far the coolest pants i own. and, disregarding the first pic where for some reason i look preggers, they totally slim you down. albeit totally difficult to get into, once i finally wiggled my way in i felt like catwoman, or whatsherface from grease lightening. can't wait to wear them out with some pumps and a flowy crop

scarborough fair

2009-10-27T23:21:00.000-07:00

mm, it's really starting to feel like autumn.. check out these funky shaped squashes -- aren't they fun?we swung by a cute little pumpkin farm in spirit of the season. very quaint, all it needed were fields and fields of sunflowers... how awesome would that be?? picked up the perfectly shaped pumpkin for our carving adventures, which turned out to be in some ways totally successful, but then

blue stove

2009-10-25T23:04:00.000-07:00

target sweater, F21 socks, boots by Jessica Simpson, bf's Raybans, skirt from ...6th grade? how do i still fit in thisaren't the back of my thighs sexy??? i was trying to show the button-up back of my sweater... fail.the boy's here now =) we went to the park for some duck watching yesterday. it's like people watching but even better -you make up the conversations and scenarios you think those

satisfaction

2009-10-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

cardigan: secondhand Calvin Klein, skirt and necklace: F21, Penny loves Kenny oxfords, Nordstrom rack tightsfinished my exam yesterday. bought boots. finally got my lazy butt back in a gym today. made money. boyfriend is visiting in two days. life is chillin'thank you everybody who takes the time to read and visit my blog. your comments always brighten up my day =)

monday hump day

2009-10-19T20:17:00.000-07:00

aqua mini-jacket: vintage/thrifted; charlotte russe denim, payless bootsa very busy/productive monday following the laziest weekend ever. hah, it's all about balance isn't it?craving some dark chocolate, dried cranberries, and hot oolong teai've got a million and one DIY's going on in my head, on my desk, on various hangers hung up around my room... including a faux fur vest that p.s. i made

pumpkin

2009-10-15T17:57:00.000-07:00

what i wore this morning before socal decided it hated rain and reverted back up 20 degrees to summer weatherthis morning i got an email saying that due to "unforseen circumstances" my testing site this saturday is no longer available and now they have to reschedule my GRE... (this is just a couple hours after i get my testing confirmation email too). al;kjfdao ;iwjeo;kjbdfl ;kjwe poiejr ---

wet duck

2009-10-13T15:51:00.000-07:00

Penny loves Kenny oxfords, Old Navy gray jeans, sweater from Macau, F21 robe, H&M scarf, bracelet from Hong Kongback in May when I was moving out of college, I trashed my rainboots. they were free (secondhand), not really that cute, and a little on the big side, but mostly because I was short on room and (it was late May then) I was NEVER gonna need them in socal. hahaha, Mother Nature mocks me

MJ's glove

2009-10-09T22:06:00.000-07:00

i think i mentioned before that i've been busy working odd jobs while en route to a full-time or graduate school. these past two days i got to work probably one of the most interesting and unique jobs i've ever done -basically i was just helping out at this auction put on by Profiles in History selling tons and tons of Hollywood antiques/costumes/photos/props/etc.pants: H&M, sister's top, pumps:

dance for love

2009-10-05T20:11:00.000-07:00

my mom and i found this amazing cuban cafe/bakery by the burbank airport as she was going to drop me off. had a quick dinner. sandwich of feta cheese and fresh tomatoes on homemade baguette with mariquitos (plantain chips!) and a delicious garlicy dipping sauce. and we bought a bunch of pastries for her to take home. and when she picked me up today we stopped by again, hehe. so delicious and