Born to Shop

Makeup Post - my first?

2012-01-31T16:43:00.000-08:00

I think this may very well be my first makeup post. I wear makeup minimally. On regular days, it's eyeliner, mascara, tinted lip balm and powder. For a night out, it's usually heavy on the eye makeup and a nude lip. I'm not an expert on makeup and I like to try different brands. There are some brands that I like and I usually stick with those brands, but once in a while I do like to venture out of my "comfort zone".

Latest makeup haul

Ok, since I'm not an expert on makeup, once in a while I consult with my friend JJ - who is not only a shoe guru but a makeup one as well. Recently, I asked her about eyeliner. My go-to eyeliner is the MAC Eye Pencil but these liners tend to run and by the end of the day, I look like a raccoon (not all the time but most). I still love them and as you can see I bought a couple - Ebony and Coffee.

MAC Eye Pencil in Coffee and Ebony

I mean, what can I say...I'm a pretty stubborn gal. But I did listen to her suggestion and added a new eyeliner to my arsenal. After going back-and-forth with JJ about it (MUFE Acqua vs Urban Decay Glide-On), I decided to go with her suggestion. Deciding on a color was another factor but I stuck to my trusty black. Urban Decay has 3 different blacks so I picked one that's different from my other liners and picked Oil Slick - black with silver glitter.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

Off to the next product, concealer. When I was in LA, I was playing with my mom's makeup kit and I fell in love with her concealer. Since I was at MAC, I decided to pick one up for myself. This concealer is amazing - perfectly creamy and blends so nicely. I used my fingers to blend but I'm sure someone could do better with a brush. Also, in the pic below, the concealer looks darker than it actually is.

MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer in NW30

This next product I picked up from MAC is one of my favorite mascaras - X. I was introduced to this mascara in 1999 when I had my makeup done to go to the Hustler Christmas party. I've been using this mascara ever since. It makes my eyelashes so voluminous but not in the spider-leg kinda way. I love it.

MAC X Mascara

After I left MAC, I headed to Sephora where I picked up the rest of my haul. Since that particular Sephora (Flatiron District) didn't have the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette, I went ahead and picked up the original - Naked. I've been hearing rave reviews and I absolutely love eyeshadow palettes so why the hell not, right? I still had Christmas money left over.


Urban Decay Naked

While at Sephora, I also picked up a highlighter - not that I know how to use it but it looks so pretty on. I decided on Makeup Forever's (MUFE) Uplight because this was the one I saw used by pixiwoo (my fave makeup peeps on youtube). I tried the different colors on my skin and decided on #32. I still need to figure out how to use it though.

MUFE Uplight in #32

I also bought blush. Not that I use blush all that often but I like having the option. Since the only blush I have is by Nars, I bought another one from them as well. This time I picked a hue slightly darker than Orgasm. I'm not sure I'll be able to tell the difference, but oh well. The color I wanted originally is no longer produced (Gina).

NARS Blush in Torrid

The last product that I bought is more of an impulse buy. It's a makeup setting spray. You're supposed to spray it all over your face to make your makeup last up to 16 hours. I bought the travel sized one since I'm not sure how often I'll use it.

Urban Decay All Nighter

As an aside, I do love shopping for makeup but the girls that work at Sephora in SoHo are such f*n bitches. That's why I didn't buy anything there. I ended up in Flatiron where the person I asked about the Naked 2 palette didn't look like she knew what I was talking about and proceeded to go to the corner of the store and text. Nice customer service there. This is why I'd rather shop online. Although, I had a more pleasant encounter at MAC and the Sephoras in LA are so much friendlier.

No Shoes This Year

2012-01-23T16:42:00.000-08:00

It's hard to walk around in heels in NYC. The pavement is uneven and you walk miles and miles and miles. I've realized the best solution to this problem is a pair of wedges - preferably ones with straps. Now this year, I promised myself no new shoes (you know, tuition comes first) but these are seriously testing my resolve. Sigh.


Pierre Hardy, $695

Bottega Veneta, $820


Missoni, $1,055

Images from NAP

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T14:03:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone has a great new year's celebration! I am going to be spending New Year's with my family and will be cooking part of dinner - mainly prime rib and baked spaghetti.

Some changes to this blog in the new year - as I have not been shopping as much owing to becoming a full-fledged student again, you won't see as much purchase-related posts as before. I'll try to post some outfit ones when I can but that might be few and far between as well. Some new posts you might see - I'm still dabbling but you might see some cooking/baking related ones, book and cookbook reviews, maybe some movie reviews. I guess the new posts will depend on what I have going on and how busy I am going to be.

Here's to an amazing and prosperous 2012! May we all achieve everything we are working towards and may our lives be filled with love and happiness! Cheers!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2011-11-24T10:05:00.000-08:00

Image

Shipped!

2011-10-13T19:44:00.001-07:00

YAY!!

Mad for Plaid

2011-10-03T20:52:00.000-07:00

I love plaid shirts (and I love guys in plaid shirts too). I have quite a few and I'd love to have more. I'm on my way to school today to meet friends for a pow-wow sesh. The weather has been on the cool side lately so I decided to wear one of my never-worn plaid shirts (I have quite a few of those too).

Top: Rebecca Taylor
Jeans: JBrand
Shoes: Chloe
Jacket: UO Renewal (not shown)

Oh, and yeah sorry about the hair.

Trinkets

2011-09-30T17:37:00.000-07:00

First off, I want to apologize for the quality of the pics on my blog. I usually use my iPhone to take pics and occasionally, I bust out my digital camera. The pics for this entry were taken with my digital camera and while natural light would have been the best, it's late and I had to make do with apartment lighting.

Ok, back to this post. Like most girls, I have a fascination with costume jewelry or trinkets as my mom likes to call them. She prefers that I buy actual jewelry but with said trinkets, I never have to worry about losing them or insuring them. I have to say that I have a preference for rings but I do tend to buy a lot of earrings as well. I'm working on the necklace and bracelet department but I have to admit that they do bother me when I'm wearing them. Anyway, these are my most recent acquisitions:

1. These first two were from a street vendor outside of Eataly. All her pieces were $10 and I had a tough time narrowing it down to these two. I love the delicate nature of these pieces. Now I'm not exactly a delicate flower but once in a while I like feminine pieces.

without flash

with flash

2. I bought this next one when I was in LA in August. I was gonna wear it to Val's wedding but it didn't really go with the outfit I ended up wearing.

3. I bought these next two pieces from my friend's Etsy store. Again, I had difficulty narrowing it down to two pieces but I'm really happy with both. I can't wait to wear them and I can't wait to buy more of her pieces.

4. Last week, I found myself on Times Square (don't ask). I also just read about the opening of a massive Forever 21 there so I decided to take a gander (And no, Forever 21 opened earlier this year but I just recently read about it). I actually haven't been inside a Forever 21 store in a long time. It's always an overwhelming experience and the Times Square store makes overwhelming such an understatement (another post on that next time). Of course I couldn't leave without a souvenir.

with flash

without flash

5. This bracelet was an impulse buy. I was paying for other stuff at All Saints and there it was all pretty just staring me in the face. Of course, I had to have it too.Oh, and these come in different color charms. I wish I bought the red one too.

on my wrist

close-up of charms

Ankle Boots

2011-09-30T12:30:00.000-07:00

I've always like ankle boots but since I'm on the short side (5'4), it's hard to find the right ankle boots that won't make my legs look stumpy. I think the trick is to find one that hits right at the ankle or lower for shorter-heeled or flat ones and just a hair above or at the ankle for those with higher heels.

The closest I've come to ankle boots/booties are these:

L-R: Burgundy Lapono, Taupe Mamimo, Black Patent Moulage (all by Christian Louboutin)

They're not exactly ankle boots/booties but like I said, they're the closest I have gotten to finding ones that actually work for me. Also, these three pairs are in storage in Los Angeles and I have really been dying to wear a pair out since it's getting cooler here in NYC. I have asked my mom to send me at least one of them but if they don't get here soon, I just might lose it and actually end up getting a new pair (not the best idea since I am without income right now).

The contenders:

Suede Wedge Booties, One by Elizabeth Brady

Wedges are great for NYC - they're not as bad on the ball of the foot since you have more support (or at least it feels like it). Plus, I don't have anything gray BUT I'm not sure about the suede. With the rain and snow, I don't think suede will survive a New York winter.

Leather Biker Boots, Burberry

This on the other had, is perfect for NYC - on the more comfortable side being that they are flat and totally my style (very rock and roll). Problem is, they look sorta like two pairs of flat boots I already own. Still didn't stop me from gawking at the window in the West Village. I must've walked by the window to check these out more than 5 times, on the same day and in the rain. Obsessed much? A tad bit, yeah. I still haven't tried them on for fear that I might actually walk out the store with them on.

Leather Wedge Ankle Boots, Pierre Hardy

This third pair is what you get if the first two pairs ever mated. The perfect compromise - you get the toughness and the edge of the biker boots and I guess the wedge from the first pair. Oh who am I kidding? It's gonna be the second boot. I just know it.

Images from Shopbop and Net-A-Porter.

Domestic Goddess??

2011-09-28T18:23:00.000-07:00

I try sometimes. I'm not that good at the cleaning part but I think I've got the cooking down pat. This past weekend was gloomy and overcast so I decided to make something to cheer me up. The answer - Mini Oreo Cheesecakes! I'm not a big fan of cheesecake but I know people who are and nothing makes me happier than cooking for other people. The result? Pure sinful heaven!

before

AFTER!!

Just looking at the pictures make me want more, ugh! See below for the recipe (it's super easy). Happy baking!!

Mini Oreo Cheesecakes
Adapted from Martha Stewart's Cupcakes
Printable Recipe
Makes 30

42 Oreos (~1 package), 30 left whole, and 12 coarsely chopped
2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
Pinch of salt

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners or grease well with non-stick baking spray. Place 1 whole cookie in the bottom of each cup.

2. With an electric mixer on medium high speed, beat cream cheese until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Gradually add sugar, and beat until combined. Beat in vanilla.

3. Drizzle in eggs, a bit at a time, beating to combine and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in sour cream and salt. Stir in chopped cookies by hand.

4. Divide batter evenly among cookie-lined cups, filling each almost to the top. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until filling is set, about 22 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or up to overnight). Remove from tins just before serving.

Val's Wedding

2011-09-26T11:09:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I went back to LA late August for a short vacay and to attend my friend Val's wedding in Berkeley. My friend Jen drove to LA from Arizona to pick me up and we drove north. If you know me or Jen, you know it won't be a straight drive and you know the entire trip would just be pure silliness.

We left LA at 6am and we arrived in San Francisco at 9:30pm. Good times!

Mandatory Hearst Castle stopover since we've both never been

silliness on the Heart Castle grounds

um, more silliness...

Pretty waterfall on the drive up....bruises on my leg on the hike down :(

Cocktail hour at the wedding

Alcohol + dancing = crazy Jen

I think the chick who took this pic thought we were/are retarded

I have more pics and Jen has even more (and sillier) pics....maybe I'll post more next time.

Rock and Roll

2011-09-24T11:59:00.000-07:00

I've always been a fan of Emmanuelle Alt. She has perfected rock and roll chic with a Parisian flair of sophistication. If only I had her closet (and her connections). I can't wait to see what she does with Vogue Paris (and which new designers she will undoubtedly catapult into the spotlight) now that she's at the helm.

What you need to dress like Emmanuelle Alt:

leather, leather, leather (pants, shorts, skirts, jackets, etc)
perfectly fitted blazers and jackets
killer shoes
attitude!!

For more about her, click here (snippet below):

Only on the A train

2011-09-23T20:42:00.000-07:00

Preface: I live uptown in NYC so I take the A train to get everywhere in the city. Since I'm not a native New Yorker, I think the people on the train are sort of...odd. Eddie and I talk about it all the time so when I get a chance, I'll try to document some of the oddities.

Disclaimer: I'm not saying I'm better than anyone. I just think some people are weird.

Today was a rainy day in NYC. And not like a little drizzle. It pretty much rained all day (I think it's still raining). Anyway, Eddie and I saw this on the train:

Um, I think she was trying to dry her wet feet with napkins. I mean, the weather forecast said rain. Why would you leave the house in flip flops and try to dry your feet with napkins ON THE TRAIN where people can see you? Sometimes it really boggles my mind. What are these people thinking?!?

xoxo

Eye Candy

2011-09-13T19:18:00.000-07:00

coz i've got boys on my mind...

Joe Manganiello


Ryan Kwanten

Jason Momoa

but Alex Skarsgard will always have my <3

Fall Pastels by Nanette Lepore

2011-09-11T11:06:00.000-07:00

Who says pastels are only good for spring and summer?

Photo credit

Hello

2011-08-13T18:38:00.000-07:00

Blog is back on. Sorry for the temporary hiatus. I'm going back to LA for a few days and I can't wait. A few things on my to-do list while I'm there (among other things of course like seeing family and friends):

I'm also going to a friend's wedding in Berkeley. Haven't found a dress yet so I'll post when I do and I'll try to post pics of the wedding as well. It's been a while since I've blogged. It's kinda weird. I'll try to post pics of my LA vacay but everyone knows that I'm horrible when it comes to taking pics....too lazy, haha. See you in LA peeps! xoxo

Fall by Totokaelo

2011-08-09T15:24:00.000-07:00

My fave Fall looks from one of my fave online stores - Totoakaelo:

A great mix of neutral colors and funky accessories, these Fall looks are sure to last for years to come. Check out Totokaelo for some great investment pieces. xoxo

Madewell Fall Lookbook

2011-08-09T14:39:00.000-07:00

My fave looks from Madewell's Fall Lookbook:

PS I love Madewell. I wore a Madewell silk shirt under my suit to my interview today. I hope I get the job. xoxo

Val's Bachelorette Party

2011-07-05T14:39:00.000-07:00

I went to Val's bachelorette party this past Saturday. Half of the girls were her friends from home (NorCal) and the other half were nursing school friends. Dinner at Room Service in midtown and drinks and dancing at 675Park in the Meatpacking District. Fun, fun, fun!

Top: Foley + Corinna

Shorts: H&M

Shoes: Christian Louboutin Cotton Clubs

Clutch: Lauren Merkin

Watch: Cartier

NYC Photos

2011-06-18T09:42:00.000-07:00

Don't let the title fool you, I have none!! Hahaha. As much as I love taking photos, I barely pull out my camera (which I have misplaced for the time being) or my phone to snap some shots. I'm too busy walking the maze of people in the streets to pull out my camera/phone. I'm gonna try to take some shots soon. For now, all I have time to take pics of are food, food and more food. And those can be found on my facebook.

Sorry again for the lack of updates! You can always check out what I'm up to on Facebook. xoxo

Sorry

2011-06-07T13:31:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the inconvenience but I accidentally sent an email with my blog address to a potential employer so I had to block it. It's only temporary and will be unblocked as soon as I get a job. Thanks!

Pure Sentiment

2011-03-21T19:53:00.000-07:00

We've been trying to get our friend LN to sell her jewelry online for the longest time and time is finally here!! Presenting Pure Sentiment by LN on Etsy:

I love all the muted tones she uses. It gives the pieces a classy and elegant feel without the expensive price tag. And call me biased but my favorite pieces are below:


Debbie, $38

Jenny, $30

Start shopping while they last folks! xoxo

Colin Egglesfield

2011-02-19T16:46:00.000-08:00

Hotness! That's all. xoxo

V-day Dates

2011-02-15T19:10:00.000-08:00

Fun peeps!! You girls are so much fun. Feb. 25th will be a blast! Hope your V-day was as much fun as ours! xoxo

Catherine Malandrino Draped Jacket

2011-02-15T17:35:00.000-08:00

Once in a while, I find myself lusting over something I see on Gossip Girl. This week, it's Serena's leather jacket:

How cute is this jacket? Unfortunately for me (or maybe fortunately), it's no longer available. xoxo

Resolutions by Chloe

2011-02-13T21:22:00.000-08:00

This vid is self-explanatory. On a more personal note, I really should start using my new Holga. xoxo

I wanna...

2011-02-13T15:15:00.000-08:00

be somewhere beach-y RIGHT NOW! Summer can't come soon enough. I hate you winter! Go away!!

It's been decided people, Thailand trip coming up next. Paris can wait another year. xoxo

Massive Wrought Iron Dressing Mirror

2011-02-08T18:19:00.000-08:00

I want this in my bedroom. I even have space allocated for it (too bad I don't have the funds). xoxo

Available at 1stdibs.

I wanna...

2011-02-07T21:45:00.000-08:00

be this skinny (and I'm not joking either)...

and I can't wait to see David Fisher's version of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I liked the Swedish version and I really liked the books. I hope Fisher lives up to they hype. xoxo

BHLDN Preview

2011-02-07T16:01:00.000-08:00

Anthropologie's new wedding site coming February 14th!

SNOW DAY!!

2011-01-27T11:51:00.000-08:00

I finally got lucky and got a snow day. Perfect time too coz I have so much due - tuition payment, care plan, etc. So what to do? Work on all of them and treat my doggie to a walk in the park, of course!!

Some pics of the snow:


Yesterday

Today

Doozy is as tall as the depth of the snow!

And now he's pooped!!

Wedding Dresses that Aren't

2011-01-19T18:15:00.000-08:00

A friend is getting married this year in August and she asked me to go to Kleinfeld with her to try on wedding dresses. Who am I to say no, right? If you've ever seen an episode of 'Say Yes to the Dress', you wouldn't her down either. Kleinfeld is like THE place to find a wedding dress. Unfortunately not for my friend. She tried on a few dresses and we liked 2. If the service was better, she might have been inclined to purchase but it was shoddy at best. Really unfortunate.

In the light of shoddy service, I decided to find some dresses online for her. Just because it's not from a wedding dress place does not mean it's not one. So here we go...

1. Alexander McQueen Embellished Gown, GBP 8970

I think this is more my style, to be honest. But isn't it gorgeous???

2. Alberta Ferretti Draped Gown, GBP 2195

So romantic with a little bit of Greek goddess thrown in...

3. Rachel Gilbert Tiered Gown, GBP 1173

For those who want a more fairytale twist...

4. ADAM Tiered Strapless Dress, GBP 345

A little bit more casual...perfect for a beach or destination wedding.

5. Halston Heritage Metallic Silk-Plisse Gown, GBP 730

Simple and elegant.

All images from NAP UK.

Donut Plant Chelsea - Coming Soon!

2011-01-17T16:23:00.000-08:00

Yay! I haven't even been to the original one but I walked by the new Chelsea location that's opening soon and I just got so excited!! Maybe I'll get to try it soon. xoxo

Cute!

2011-01-15T20:19:00.000-08:00

I found this in my email today...it was sent April 2010. Lol, sorry Eddie...I hardly check my yahoo mail account anymore. How cute is this doodle? Looks to me like the YSL Tribtoos. xoxo

Apps for your Mac

2011-01-15T19:44:00.000-08:00

Just the other day, I was wondering why I can't use my iPhone apps on my Mac. If I read my emails regularly like I should, I would've realized that apps for my Mac are now available. The software upgrade was actually downloaded some time last week but I hardly ever pay attention to what I'm upgrading. Additionally, I've already downloaded the Kindle app and have even added books to it!

Yes, I'm absent-minded sometimes. Chalk it up to being to busy to stop and think about things. Or maybe I'm just absent-minded. Ok, time to look for apps. xoxo

ps. Angry Birds on the Mac! Can I get an "Amen"?!?!?!

Leica M9

2011-01-15T18:45:00.000-08:00

So pretty, but oh so out of reach... read all about why here.

For now, I'll just play with my Holga (thanks James!). xoxo

Saturday Fun Day

2011-01-15T18:02:00.000-08:00

I wish I took pictures today. Anyway...

The day started with a text from Courtney and me almost flaking. Thank goodness she talked (texted) me into going because it was a fun day. We met up at Russ and Daughters and bought sandwiches. This time I opted to get the same thing Court - gaspe nova smoked salmon, caviar cream cheese and red onions (we got it on different types of bread).

What I almost missed out on

Since Russ has no seating, Court suggested her favorite coffee shop across the street - Bluebird Coffee Shop. She swears by their coffee so I decided to give it a whirl. The place is incredibly teeny and they were packed so we got out coffees to go. Oh, and yeah, their coffee was really good.

Actual size - and I'm not kidding :p

Armed with sandwiches and coffees with nowhere to go, Court and I wandered aimlessly and I remembered the indoor park she emailed me about. Checked my phone for the address and we headed there straight away.

Bright and warm park on a cold NYC day

The park was a good call. It's actually a gallery space where a pop-up park is housed all of January - perfect way to stay warm. Court and I found a spot to eat and chat uninterrupted. Enjoying our sandwiches and coffees in the warmth of the gallery space.

We ended the day by walking around LoDo (SoHo, inside joke...sorry), occasionally stopping in random stores and complain about being broke students.

Hope you had a good day. xoxo

HOT!

2011-01-07T15:26:00.000-08:00

That's all. xoxo

The Year That Was...2010

2010-12-31T21:29:00.000-08:00

January - chillaxin' at home, waiting for results
February - vacation in the Philippines all month long and found out that I got into Columbia while I was there!!!
March - visiting day at Columbia; chillaxin' at home
April - spent a few days in NYC with Eddie finding a place; chillaxin' with friends; bought new shoes as reward for getting into Columbia (should've bought jewelry but oh well)
May - packin' up my old apartment and signed a new lease; moved to NYC on the 25th with the help of my mom
June - ETP summer of hell begins; met new friends
July - ETP summer of hell continues; getting accustomed to life in NYC
August - ETP summer of hell ends; 2 week vacay in LA; flew back to NYC with Doozy
September - Fall semester; patho hell; more new friends (best clinical group ever!!)
October - birthday month!!!
November - fambam spends Thanksgiving week in NYC; Stephanie visits
December - FINALS! Spent the holidays in LA

2010 was a challenging year but an exciting one as well. Lots of changes happened - both good and bad but all embraced. I hope 2011 has better things in store for me like a job, more money and a great lovelife :) Happy New Year everyone! Stay safe!! xoxo

Black Swan

2010-12-27T22:17:00.000-08:00

Spectacular. Aronofsky is a genius. Natalie Portman is a gem. Watch it.

Chillin' at home on Turkey Day

2010-11-25T21:01:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving Break!

2010-11-21T09:56:00.000-08:00

YAY for break!! I have a whole week off from school and the fam bam is coming to town. As much as I have to look forward to this coming week, I have had quite an eventful weekend.

Friday, I went to see the much awaited Deathly Hallows Part 1. It definitely delivered. It was worth the wait and I can't wait to see it again.

After the movie, Brack Attack and I headed to Five Napkin Burger on UWS. Since Umami Burger in LA has spoiled my taste buds forever for mediocre burgers, Five Napkin Burger definitely delivered. Not quite up to par with Umami but it was as close as one gets (so far).

Last night, I trekked to Brooklyn for Kristen Marie's annual Thanksgiving Feast. The food was amazing and worth the trip. The turkey was moist and delectable, mashed potato pie was creamy, the yams were perfect and not too sweet and the cranberry sauce was perfect. The desserts didn't disappoint and the company...well, what can I say? Our clinical group is pretty awesome.

Today, I've got a lot of cleaning to do to prepare for my family's arrival (early tomorrow morning, yikes). I've also got to pack for DC coz we're headed there for a couple of days. I'm pretty sure there are other chores that have yet to be done that I'm completely forgetting. It will be quite a frantic week but hopefully I'll have some fun pictures to post.

Have a fun Thanksgiving everyone!! xoxo

Wedge Ankle Boots

2010-11-03T14:08:00.000-07:00

I've been looking for ankle boots for a while and I finally found one that I love. But now that I think about it, it's really not that practical considering I'm a student with no income. The Balenciagas are still on the table but I also have to consider options that are more...um, budget-conscious??

Anyway, here are my choices:

1.) Cheap (from Shopbop)

(L-R: Luxury Rebel, $280; Joe's Jeans $240)

2.) Cheaper (from Topshop)

(L-R: Acorn, $170; Amore, $190 - not wedges, but too cute)

3.) Cheapest (from Urban Outfitters)

(L-R: Cooperative, $68; Deena & Ozzy, $78)

I think I need this!

2010-11-01T12:02:00.000-07:00

No, not Fergie...but her wolf hood thing! CUTE!!

Birthday Outfits

2010-10-31T18:49:00.000-07:00

Yay for my birthday! I love my birthday, it should be a national holiday...just sayin. Anyway, here's what I wore to celebrate my special day.

Day Outfit: (well, I was in scrubs most of the day...this was after)

Top: Forever 21

Cami: Joie

Jeans: JBrand

Shoes: Tory Burch

Night Outfit: dinner at Charm Thai and drinks at China1 - first time I've ever worn flats on a night out

Jacket: S.W.O.R.D.

Top: DVF

Jeans: People's Liberation

Shoes: Tory Burch

Clutch: Lauren Merkin

Necklace: H&M

Ring1: bought from Century 21

Ricng2: bought from Cancun

close-up of the ring1:

NYC Shopping Fun Day

2010-10-30T21:17:00.000-07:00

Today I got to meet lovely shoe ladies, hang out with fun people and SHOP! First stop:

1.) Christian Louboutin West Village boutique

2.) Chelsea Market

3.) Bergdorf Goodman - where I fell in love with these Balenciaga ankle boots:

4.) Saks Fifth Ave. - we only had 30 minutes before they closed up shop. Spent all of it on the 8th floor (HEAVEN!!)

5.) Banana Republic - where I bought a bunch of stuff that I probably don't really need. They were having a 25% off promo, I couldn't help it.

It was nice to take time and enjoy what the city has to offer. School is always in the back of my head but it was nice to just relax and not have to talk about school stuff. It felt like I was back to my old self/life, even if it only lasted a few hours.

Disclaimer

2010-10-23T15:50:00.000-07:00

I am not a fashion guru. Nor do I claim to be one. As much I love fashion, I love shopping more. I can talk to anyone about shopping for days on end but that does not make me an expert on fashion.

That's all. xoxo

Layering done Right

2010-10-17T20:25:00.000-07:00

One thing I still need to perfect is the art of layering. I think all I need is time and practice... for now, my inspiration:

NAP

Utility Jackets

2010-10-16T08:43:00.000-07:00

I've always liked utility jackets. I think they're very versatile can be worn casual or they can be dressed up. Seeing the pic on the left makes me regret not getting one and now it's too cold. Story of my life - I always second-guess my choices and it's always a little too late when I've decided to take the plunge.

Any of you guys have similar regrets? xoxo

It's Starting to Feel Like Fall

2010-10-12T16:05:00.000-07:00

I love fall clothes but I'm not entirely sure I like the cold weather. Needless to say, I have to live here and it'll get colder soon. For now, I'm trying to work with the weather. We'll see how I feel once the temp drops even more.

Also, the only days I really ever get to "dress up" are Mondays, Tuesdays and theoretically, Friday. Here are last week's outfits. (Sorry for the pic quality. I'm on the market for a new camera.)

Sweater: Madewell
Cami: Joie
Scarf: from street fair courtesy of Val
Pants: Rogan
Shoes: L.A.M.B.

Sweater: American Apparel
Cami: Joie
Skirt: Romeo & Juliet Couture
Tights: H&M
Socks: Forever21
Boots: Charles David

I'll try to post more next time....well, if I have time or if I remember. xoxo

haircut - stylist needed!

2010-09-26T20:04:00.000-07:00

You all know how hard it is to try and find a new hairstylist. Now that I've moved cross-country, it's extremely hard for me to find a new one since I don't know anything about anyone here. I still haven't found anyone from NYC whom I trust well enough to ask for stylist recommendations. Also, I'm on a student budget so that narrows down my search even further. *Sigh* Sometimes it baffles me how expensive it is being a girl.

I'll update when I've found a stylist and gotten a haircut. xoxo

want.want.want!!!!

2010-09-20T18:28:00.000-07:00

Santa, any of these for me please...pretty please with cherry on top. Thanks! xoxo

More Coats

2010-09-12T09:38:00.000-07:00

Why? Why did I have to see these???


Add Down, $728

Burberry, $1495

Dior, $3500

Images from Saks.

Winter Coat Poll

2010-09-11T22:36:00.000-07:00

I need your help. Winter is around the corner and I am dire need of a coat that can withstand the cold (or close to it, at least). I've narrowed my choices down to two. Please help me pick!!!

Choice 1: Liric in Grey - with a removable faux-fur hood

Choice 2: Down coat with arm warmers (to be worn with a snood or a trapper hat)

Thanks for your help! xoxo

Amber Black Strass

2010-09-05T21:15:00.000-07:00

When these shoes hit my radar a few months back, I was ambivalent. Partially because I feel like I have nowhere to wear them and also because the first ones I saw were a gold/fuchsia color combo (so not me).

Amber Volcano Strass

Then I found out the shoes are available in other colorways. The black strass caught my eye, not at first sight but definitely after Freida Pinto's editorial spread for InStyle. It might have been the styling of the shoot that made the shoe more appealing. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back to see if it's still available in my size.

The croc version is also a great alternative (glitter version to hit stores later in the fall).

Have a great Labor Day and happy shopping! xoxo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KK!

2010-08-31T09:59:00.000-07:00

First Day of School

2010-08-30T20:06:00.000-07:00

I am officially back in school today (and on the lookout for cute med students, lol). It's still a little bittersweet - on one hand, I'm glad to be productive; on the other hand, I feel like I need more time to get situated after being away for a couple of weeks. I admit that while I enjoyed two weeks of sheer laziness, it's taking me a while to get back into school mode. I am soooo not liking the early mornings.

To help with the morning blues, I ordered a bunch of healthy stuff from Amazon - wheatgrass supplements and protein supplements. I am going to try to kickstart my mornings with a healthy breakfast smoothie, a change from my usual coffee. I'm not sure I can totally kick the caffeine habit but it's worth a try.

Anyway, back to today. After class, we decided to enjoy midtown at least one more time before our schedule starts getting too hectic. It was such a beautiful (albeit scorching) summer evening that we treated ourselves to people-watching at Bryant Park (while dreaming of Earl Grey Tea ice cream, yum).

xoxo

Dinner at Saigon Grill - 08/29/10

2010-08-30T19:51:00.000-07:00

I met up with a few friends last night for dinner and to catch up before school starts. We decided to meet midtown and since it was extremely hot and the place is pretty casual, I decided to wear my new cargo pants with a white top. I also knew that I had to walk at least a couple blocks so I decided to wear flats.

My new cargo pants fit like a glove so I really can't gain any weight. And it looks like I need a new purse coz the one above looks like it's about to swallow me whole. :)

Top: Madewell
Pants: J Brand
Shoes: Tory Burch
Bag: Kooba
Ring: Forever 21 (close up below)

xoxo

New Jeans :)

2010-08-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

Two weeks in LA and what do I have to show for? No, not a tan and yes, you probably guessed right because of the title of this post...NEW JEANS!! Yay. For those who know me well, this is not news. I am after all, a jean junkie. And since I'm back in school, it's pretty much part of my daily uniform and therefore a justifiable purchase. Yeah, whatever excuse works at this point.

Now, I don't usually share my shopping secrets (except to my close friends and my mom) but because:
1.) not a lot of people read my blog, and
2.) I'm pretty sure it's not a huge secret,

I'm gonna tell you guys that I bought these 3 pairs for the price of 1! For those fortunate enough to live in LA, you may avail of this same bargain by visiting the J Brand Factory Outlet in Downtown LA. My mom had been bugging me to go and I'm glad I went with her. For a closer look at my purchases, see below (left to right):

12" Pencil Jeans in Ink


Houlihan Cargo Pants in Vintage West Point

Jean Leggings in Olympia

Caveat, the J Brand Factory Outlet is NOT affiliated with J Brand. No, they do not sell fakes. They sell overstock items and they accept credit cards although they tend to give a discount if you pay cash. Also, they accept returns. Now, who's ready for new jeans??? xoxo

Images from Shopbop.

Fold-Over Boots

2010-08-26T21:55:00.000-07:00

This season's trend that I absolutely love and can't wait to try are fold-over boots. I've tried on a few but I haven't committed to one just yet. Actually, it doesn't have to be fold-over per se but if the material is soft enough (i.e. suede), you can go ahead and fold it over. I'll update you guys as soon as I pick one. For now, enjoy:

Alexander Wang Fold-Over Boots


Vivienne Westwood (not available anymore)

All Saints Damisi Boots

There are a lot of options out there and I can't wait to finally get one of my own. I'm nuts over boots so here's hoping I stop at 1 pair this season. xoxo

The dress that got away...

2010-08-26T09:28:00.000-07:00

I love, love, love this dress...and now that I finally found it again, they don't have my size. Has that ever happened to you? Ugh, I hate it. And it makes me sad.

NYC Hotspots

2010-08-23T23:36:00.000-07:00

Although I don't have a lot of spare time to hit the town while I'm in NYC, I absolutely love reading about NYC Hotspots. I think the choices people make about the spots they "love" say a lot about them. The part I like to read is WHY they like the place so when I actually go and check it out, I see whether their description is accurate. So enough of my rambling, here's a couple of lists from Refinery29. And speaking of Refinery29, check it out when you have a chance coz it's like a one-stop shop for all the hip things out there that the normal person doesn't really read about in their daily newspaper.

Shipley & Halmos' List:

1. Lupe's East LA Kitchen: "We hit this spot at least once a week for lunch. Love the vibe, people are nice, and the food is pretty authentic for a NY Mexican restaurant. The huevos rancheros is solid. We also recommend trying one of their aguas frescas."
Lupe's East LA Kitchen, 110 Avenue of the Americas (between Broome and Watts streets); 212-966-1326‎.

2. Church Street Surplus: "Every time we go here, we find great stuff. The owner and his family have been there for years. If you walk in, you'll definitely believe it."
Church Street Surplus, 327 Church Street (between Canal and Lispenard streets); 212-226-5280‎.

3. The City Bakery: "Absolutely obsessed with the pretzel croissants!"
The City Bakery, 3 West 18th Street (near 5th Avenue); 212-366-1414.

4. Printed Matter: "We are really into clever, independently-published books. They have plenty to browse. Make a day of it and visit some galleries in the area."
Printed Matter, 195 10th Avenue (at West 22nd Street); 212-925-0325.

5. Ludlow Guitars: "They have a ton of amazing vintage guitars, amps, pedals, etc. Stairway to Heaven at your own risk."
Ludlow Guitars, 164 Ludlow Street (near Stanton Street); 212-353-1775.

Alice Temperley's List:

1. Blue Ribbon Bakery: "It's perfect for a weekend brunch and delicious Bloody Marys."
35 Downing Street (between Bedford and Bleecker streets); 212-337-0404.

2. Diner: "This restaurant has amazing local, organic seasonal cuisine and is located in a refurbished dining car to boot!"
85 Broadway (at Berry Street); 718-486-3077

3. Raoul's: "A visit to Raoul's for their pepper steak has become a NYC ritual for my husband Lars and me."
180 Prince Street (between Thompson and Sullivan streets); 212-966-3518.

4. What Comes Around Goes Around: "I'm always on the hunt for vintage and love checking out what they have."
351 West Broadway (between Broome and Grand streets); 212-564-6650.

5. Old Goode Things: "This is a great antique store with architectural salvage and amazing vintage furniture. We sourced some incredible pieces for our Soho boutique here."
124 West 24th Street (between 6th and 7th avenues); 212-989-8401.

6. The Cloisters: "This is a fun museum to bike up to and enjoy the silence."
99 Margaret Corbin Drive (at Fort Tryon Place); 212-923-3700.

Image from sespinophotos.com

Back To School Looks

2010-08-17T16:56:00.000-07:00

I go back to NYC in a week and school starts less than a week later so naturally, I've found myself thinking about back-to-school outfits. This summer has been so hectic that I've been going to school looking like a hobo. This fall semester, hopefully I won't be as stressed or as tired so I can at least look cute for school (even if it's just one day out of the week). Below are some outfit inspirations. Wish me luck.

1. Shopbop looks

2.Anthropologie looks

3. Madewell looks

Faux Sho'

2010-08-13T12:32:00.000-07:00

Cheesy title, I know. Now that I live in NYC, my mom suggested that I get a fur coat. And as much as I would love too, not only do they cost $$$ but maintenance of fur pieces also cost a lot! I've always mentioned how much I love fur and most of the time, faux fur doesn't just cut it. Well, it doesn't unless done right. The pieces below show that faux does not always equal cheap/tacky.


(Alice & Olivia Chris Faux Fur Vest, $396)


(Wink Leidy Faux Fur Coat, $288)

As cute as the above are, there is just NO substitute for the real thing (I couldn't help myself).

(Gucci F/W 2010 RTW)

Pics courtesy of Shopbop and Style.com

Cali Love

2010-08-10T08:30:00.000-07:00

I miss California (specifically LA) fashion sense - very laid back and casual.


(I have these shoes, yay)

Back in LA soon...

2010-08-07T19:21:00.000-07:00

and in need of a good haircut! Now that my hair is longer, I def want to keep my layers but they do need some trimming.

Choice #1

Hmmm, my hair's not quite this long but I love the soft curls. Not sure if they'd look good with my round face though.

Choice #2

I haven't had blunt bangs since I was a little kid. I wonder if I can pull it off this time.

Choice #3

Or, I can just get a trim to clean up the ends and grow it like above.

So many choices....so little time to decide.

Shoegasm

2010-07-04T09:04:00.000-07:00

GASP...OMG...*faints* I don't think any words can do this shoe justice so I'm just gonna stare at it all day and drool.

School Ties

2010-06-11T14:19:00.000-07:00

Before I start, I want to apologize for the lack of updates. School has been crazy busy so I'll be posting intermittently.

It's been a while since I've been a full-time student that I was a bit apprehensive of what to wear. Needless to say, I quickly adjusted...hahaha... Today, I tried to be comfy without looking like a slob. I hope it worked. :)

PS - I didn't wear flip-flops to school. I took this pic after I changed out of my shoes and my sweater.

Shirt: Unknown
Skirt: Abercrombie & Fitch
Cropped Leggings: Uniqlo
Sweater: Alternative Apparel (not shown)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Louis Sneaks (not shown)
ID: Columbia University :)

Thanks JG!!

2010-05-23T22:36:00.000-07:00

This post is long overdue. Big thanks to JG for buying these boots for me from the Gilt sale when I couldn't be in front of the computer 'coz I was driving to SCP at the time. I get a frantic phone call from one of my best buds that boots were on sale and they had 1 left in my size. She ended up getting me a pair and I couldn't be more grateful, Thanks again JG!! I'll miss you!!

PS - JG took this pic after she had me try on the boots.

FUG Bag Parade

2010-05-08T18:29:00.000-07:00

Designers should really have more discerning tastes in terms of what they sell to the public coz these are just fug...

Chanel Floral Flap - Barf on a chain

Marc Jacobs Dancer Tote - the fringe detail looks like a skin disease

Gucci Techno Horsebit Flap - a little too much hardware

Jimmy Choo Tatum Fringe Bag - why shoe designers should really stick to shoes

Prada Rete Metal Evening Bag - maybe Prada should stick to nylon

I'm sure there are more fug bags out there so please be mindful when purchasing big ticket items. Just because they cost an arm and a leg does not mean they are worth it....sometimes. xoxo

Valentino Fairytale Shoes

2010-05-08T18:11:00.000-07:00

I'm a little bit late to the party but I've been quite obsessed with these shoes lately:

Yes, these shoes are completely impractical for my current lifestyle but they are breathtakingly gorgeous. I'm so smitten right now that I just might marry them, hehe...

These shoes are also available in black but I think nude takes the cake.

ID Pics

2010-04-28T00:15:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the last day for me to submit a pic for my school ID so I asked a friend to take my pic. It's kinda hard when you have people watching so I had a few outtakes. And a video but there's no way I'm posting that.

Here's the one I sent out for my new ID (I hope it gets approved):

And here's another one, just coz...

Cheers!!

M.I.A.

2010-04-25T23:56:00.000-07:00

I've been M.I.A. Sorry folks. I've been busy trying to enjoy LA before I leave that I have neglected my blog. I also went on a brief trip to NYC to find an apartment (which I did, yay) and other things so I'll probably start blogging again soon....if I have some down time...

Sorry again.

XOXO

Rainy Days and Mondays

2010-04-12T22:33:00.000-07:00

The weather has been really weird lately. Hot one day, cold and wet the next. It's not fun but as I promised myself, I'll be wearing all my "new" stuff every time I leave the house. It was pretty cold earlier today so I got to wear my new Australia Luxe boots to catch a flick (Date Night - pretty funny, btw) with friends. Come to think of it, my entire outfit is new (maiden voyage) except for the leggings.

Scarf: Madewell
Tunic: Zara
Leggings: American Apparel
Boots: Australia Luxe Collection
Jacket: Joie (not shown)

New Shoes!!!

2010-04-07T23:16:00.000-07:00

I finally get to share my new shoes! I'm so excited...these are already all over my collection thread on tpf so my dear tpf-ers, please bear with me. And sorry for the crappy pics...these were taken in a rush :p

These are the Lenten ban-breakers:

Silver Cotton Clubs

I've wanted these for the longest time but could never justify the $1000+ price tag. I've missed out on these a couple of times on ebay and finally, fate smiled upon me when these showed up on the Outnet CL sale a couple weeks ago. I woke up at 6am PDT for a sale that was supposed to start at 10am PDT...there was a lot of confusion over what time the sale was starting. I'm glad I did though because the sale started about 15 minutes early and I bought these shoes before the site started having problems.

After I broke my Lenten ban, I was supposed to get the Louis sneakers; so off to SCP I went with JJ to window shop and try on my future sneakers. Of course, things never go as planned and I ended up with these:

Nude Engins

I originally wanted these shoes in the Black/Red colorway but it was love at first sight when I tried on the Nudes. I've always admired nude CLs and now I finally have a pair.

This last pair needs no introduction since I've talked about wanting this pair for a while.

My very own Black/Silver Louis Sneaks!!! I love them so much I'm thinking about getting the White/Gold colorway too. My favorite part of the shoes (apart from the studs) is the sole:

Who needs to stand in line for a CL signing when you already have Msr. L's siggy stamped on your sole!! These are the first pair of CLs that I actually wore out, pretty much as soon as I got them. I usually wait a few days to weeks to months (I still have unworn pairs) before I wear my shoes out. I got these last night and had them on all day today. Yup, that's how much I love them.

And these three pairs, ladies and gents, is Reward No. 1. I'm just as excited as all of you to find out what Reward Nos. 2 and 3 are. Oh yea, did I mention I deserve 3 rewards??? Hehehe...

From Thailand...With Love

2010-04-06T17:26:00.000-07:00

I got to pick up one of my packages today. This one came all the way from Thailand.

I loved that the wrapped each of them individually. It was like getting 3 presents!!

And to my surprise, I actually got 5!! I ordered the three leather bracelets and got the last two for free. I've been looking at leather accessories lately and I stumbled onto these on Etsy. Each piece is handmade using real leather and at prices that can't be beat!! I'm def getting more soon.

Closet Challenge

2010-04-04T12:36:00.000-07:00

We all have those days when we stand in front of a FULL closet and complain that we have nothing to wear. For me, I tend to wear the same pieces over and over and the rest of the closet (including the ones I've just bought) gets ignored.

These past few days, I've been challenging myself to wear items that still have tags on them before I run out to buy more clothes. I think I'm doing well so far and I hope this trend continues because my closet really cannot accommodate any more new clothes...AND I'm moving!

H&M Garden Collection

2010-04-02T20:12:00.000-07:00

Bloggers have been abuzz with H&M's Garden Collection and I finally got to see the collection this past weekend. I went to three different H&Ms since they all carry different stock and it seems the collection is a hit with the Beverly Center location having the most selection.

Most of the smaller sizes were gone in the pieces that I liked but I did walk away with a purchase (how can I not?):

This dress is probably THE loudest dress I own but it's a fun dress and I can't wait to wear it out.

Impatiently waiting...

2010-04-01T16:36:00.000-07:00

I'm waiting on one more thing before I do a shoe (and partial reward) update. Unfortunately, I won't get it until next Tuesday. Is it Tuesday yet?

At last count, I had about 11 packages on their way to me. Including Tuesday's package, I am waiting on 3 more. I'll do a separate post on all the packages together.

Carrera Safari Sunglasses - Modeling Pics

2010-03-29T21:39:00.000-07:00

Here's Paris Hilton with hers:

and Gwen Stefani:

and Sophia Bush:

and yours truly (pic taken as soon as I woke up yesterday morning):

Current Obsession: Body Jewelry

2010-03-24T18:41:00.000-07:00

I've been seriously lusting after these pieces for the past couple of days (thanks a lot Nicole) but I haven't pulled the trigger coz I have NOWHERE to wear them to! I think I need a couple more days to figure out how they'd fit into my life/wardrobe before I decide to get them.

Chain Garter, $220

Knee Strap, $115

Chainmail, $300

Aren't the awesome?!?! There are a lot more pieces that I want and if money grew on trees, I'd buy most of their inventory. LOVE!

Litter

Yay or Nay

2010-03-21T23:13:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love this romper but I'm concerned about its wearability. Yay or Nay?

Barbie

2010-03-21T22:00:00.000-07:00

I've never really liked Barbies until now. I think I kinda need these in my life:

These dolls are only available through a fund-raising auction and just my luck that the auction starts at about $1,000. *sigh*

*For information on the auction, please contact Menchu Mantecon at 0918-942-5118 or email menchugonzalezmantecon@yahoo.com.

Photo from Chuvaness

Insane

2010-03-21T18:55:00.000-07:00

I've been on a flats kick lately since I haven't really found a pair of heels that "speak" to me until I saw these:

I'm in serious shoe lust!!! The heels are 170mm so I'm not sure about the walkability factor but these bad boys are begging to be tried on. If you call me tomorrow and you don't hear from me, call the Balenciaga store on Melrose. Chances are, I'll be there.

*Pic from tpf.

Dinner at Firefly

2010-03-20T22:52:00.000-07:00

I met a friend for dinner tonight at Firefly in Studio City. Two other people were supposed to come but due to circumstances, it turned out to be just me and RE. The food was surprisingly good and the drinks were as good as I remembered. The company was great, as usual. We dished on everything from boys to vacations to tpf drama. Good times.

I haven't really gone out since I came back from my very casual/laid-back vacation so it took a while for me to figure out what to wear. I ended up choosing to go with black shorts and my burgundy python VPs. I had an unfortunate make-up incident with my original top so I ended up changing at the last minute.

Not the most inspired outfit, I know. Oh well, I was comfy and got complimented on my legs (lol). Here's a closeup of the shoes:

Here's to more good times to look forward to. Cheers!

My Boots are Here!!

2010-03-19T15:01:00.000-07:00

I've worn my Uggs to death...well, not really. They still have some life to them but I wanted to buy a replacement pair before they actually do end up dying on me. One of my good friends, JG, recently bought a pair of Australia Luxe Collective boots and after seeing them on her, I knew I had to get a pair too. The only thing holding me back from getting a pair was the price. These are about twice the price of Uggs and I wasn't sure if I wanted to splurge on shoes I really only wear to walk my dog (and occasionally to school when I'm feeling lazy). To my surprise, Reverse had a special sale the other day for Australia Luxe Collective. After about a day of agonizing about it, I went ahead and purchased a pair....and I couldn't be happier. Yay!!

It also came with a cute keychain!

I know the weather is warming up but it's never too late/early to buy stuff for fall/winter...especially when it's on sale. :)

Carrera Sunglasses: Safari R/S

2010-03-17T17:48:00.000-07:00

I'm a sucker...for sob stories, for cute puppies but most of all I'm the sucker who buys crap she sees on TV. This time, it wasn't from infomercials (thank goodness) but from a music video all of you have probably seen.

Look familiar? It's a still from Lady Gaga's new video "Telephone". And yes, those sunglasses are on their way to me. Well, not those exact ones but something similar. The ones Gaga has on are the Champions and I bought the Safaris (below):

Like I said, I'm a sucker. I like sunglasses but I really didn't need to buy these. They're cool and I like them in pictures. I just hope they "fit" my face shape. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Reward Time!!

2010-03-16T19:56:00.000-07:00

Last year, I posted about my reward system when I finally get admitted into schools for my Master's. Well, when I was on vacation last month, I got news that I got accepted into my first choice school, Columbia University. Although I didn't get into my first choice program, getting into the school is awesome enough. Yay me!!

So now, I have to rethink my reward. I have a faint idea on what I'm getting and unfortunately I am not sharing until I get them. Sorry guys, I'm gonna have to leave you hanging for now. It won't be long though...a couple weeks to a month at the most.

I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about my reward and I also wanted to share that I am moving to NYC in the next couple of months and I am ecstatic about getting into school. Again, yay me!!

I don't get it...

2010-03-15T17:23:00.000-07:00

Why is this dress $1,295? Can someone please explain this to me?

CL Louis Studded Hi-Top Sneakers

2010-03-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

These aren't for everyone but I've liked them since the men's leopard version came out. When I spied these studded babies, I just about fell out my chair. Now I can't seem to stop thinking about them. Lucky for me, I "gave up" CLs for Lent. If I can hold out until after Easter, I'll be rockin' these babies when I move to NYC. Can't hardly wait...

Spring Fling

2010-03-11T17:02:00.000-08:00

The weather is so nice out today and it helped get me in the mood to think about springs shoes! It's time to bust out those peeptoes ladies...summer is around the corner.

Prada Platform Wedges - to replace the ones I messed up in HK

Camilla Skovgaard Collar Sandals - coz I like how funky it looks

Gucci Clemence Wedge Sandals - just coz

and the ultimate of all ultimate shoe lusts:

Kirkwood for Rodarte Spring 2010 - coz it's bad ass!!

Hmmmm, no Louboutins...interesting...

Back!!!

2010-03-08T09:35:00.000-08:00

New posts soon....after I recuperate. =)

Chickdowntown.com Haul

2010-01-31T11:18:00.000-08:00

Chickdowntown.com is closing down and they are are having a closeout sale. I stumbled onto this sale a few weeks back but they were having problems with their website so I forgot about it.

Last night, I happened to stumble onto their website once again. They don't have much left. It was a little frustrating at first...click after click, stock is sold out. After a while, I did manage to add a few things to my cart. Usually, I try to avoid sales like these because I almost always buy things I never ever wear. I think I did pretty good this time though since it wasn't rally a "sale" sale. All non-sale items are70% off and I couldn't resist.

I picked up:

COH Avedon Skinnies

American Vintage Leggings

Kersh Striped Cardi

All three items, including shipping, came out to less than $100!!! Now tell me, would you have been able to say no to that??!!??

Drooling Over Purple Shoes

2010-01-28T18:02:00.000-08:00

I love purple; it's my most favorite color. Now two shoes in my favorite style (Very Prive) are available in my favorite color and they're already out in my size!!! These just arrived two days ago and they're already unattainable....BOOO!

Lavender Poseidon

Purple Lizard VPs (this one's slightly out of reach)

Pics borrowed from tpf.

CL Rosella Flats in B/W Damas

2010-01-24T21:47:00.000-08:00

Ban be damned...behold my newest additions and my first pair of CL Flats:

And of course, a completely gratuitous modeling pic:

These are SOOOO perfect for my upcoming trip! I'm so excited to wear them!! I really hope I don't get them dirty though. I'll find something to treat them with before I go. =)

Barbara Bui Python Bracelet

2010-01-20T16:37:00.000-08:00

I want this bracelet! I know I'm on a semi-ban but this is seriously tempting. Not only is it python (my fave exotic skin) but it's GRAY!!! My fave color!!! Sigh, grow money tree...please!!!

Zumi Digital 2.0

2010-01-20T11:21:00.000-08:00

I have a new camera obsession. Forget the Fuji, I posted about here. It's all about the Zumi now.

For story, click here.

Alexa...oh Alexa...

2010-01-19T16:51:00.000-08:00

This morning, JJ turned me on to a new obsession...the Alexa by Mulberry. After ogling several pictures online, I have temporarily added the Alexa to my must-haves. And now, I come across an article that Alexa will be designing for Madewell. I <3 Madewell! I think it's a sign that I should get the bag.....LOL.

Click the pic for the article.

And here's a pic of the Alexa from Mulberry: (I want the oversized Oak!!!)

The Search for the Black Bag

2010-01-17T12:31:00.000-08:00

I'm not that big on purses but I do, however, realize the necessity for having a functional, professional-looking bag. A lot of my bags are hobos and when I have to go somewhere on a (semi-)professional capacity, I'm always scrambling to find a bag to take with me.

After a lot of mulling over, I decided I need a structured black purse in my 'collection'. Grey is really my first choice but I think black would be a more professional choice. As you have probably gathered, getting me to buy anything black is like pulling teeth.

I've narrowed my choices to the following:

My first choice is the Mulberry Bayswater. It's a relatively inexpensive good-sized sturdy bag. It has all the qualities of a great workhorse and it fits what I'm looking for - black, structured, professional-looking.

This next one is a shocker, lol, the Fendi Maxi Baguette. It looks more like an oversized evening bag. Most "professional-looking" bags seem to have a bit of a masculine feel. The chain strap on this bag definitely adds a bit of femininity and daintiness and takes away that masculine but also perhaps a bit of the "professionalism" too.

The YSL Muse is also a great choice and it has all the qualities of the Bayswater but I really want this bag in Grey so I probably won't get it in Black.

Project Runway Episode 1

2010-01-16T22:43:00.000-08:00

I'll keep this short and sweet.

Winner: (and my personal fave)

Auf'd:

Should've been Auf'd:

Tops Galore

2010-01-15T12:17:00.000-08:00

Every time I shop, I always seem to pick up a pair of jeans or a pair of shoes. I always tell myself I need more tops to go with all the jeans I buy. Well, I finally did it! I bought myself some tops. :) Buying blousy tops is a big leap for me since I tend to gravitate towards t-shirts. What can I say, I'm finally growing up. Lol...

DVF Aurette Top in Cosmos

Felice Glass Collar Dart Top in Scarlet

Deletta Downpour Tee