Monday, December 21, 2009

THE CITY NEVER SLEEPS...(Blazer, Boy's Club. Scarf + Dress, GAP. Clutch, Kimichi Blue-Urban Outfitters. Tights, Stepmom's. Ankle Boots, BCBG. Sunglasses, RayBan.)

Better slip you an Ambien lol. That is one of my favorite rap lines ever, JayZ is so clever.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

GOT ONE HAND IN MY POCKET...

(Top, UrbanOutfitters Renewal. Jeans, Thrifted Gap-Men. Sandals, M.I.A. Bangles, Assorted. Purse, Abaco Paris.)

Dressed casual today to run some errands with my mom. We are seriously contemplating opening an online store. Today, I found some Oscar De La Renta snakeskin pumps at Goodwill and Sadly (for me) it was a size 6. Anyone interested? lol

Plus, I can't stop living in my M.I.A. sandals I bought at Nordstroms in NYC. I love them... they go with everything and incredibly comfortable. You will surely see them again lol.

Monday, August 17, 2009

PURPLE-NURPLE...

(Top, UrbanOutfitters. Skirt, Thrifted. Necklace, Thrifted. Shoes, MIA.)

Picked up this necklace at the thrift store. It's one of the most interesting necklaces I have ever seen let alone owned. It's snake-like and no matter how you twist the darn thing it still holds its form. Pretty cool... I'll have to demonstrate in another post some time...

Sorry about the horrific picture quality lol... storm clouds got in the way of the natural lighting thus... blurry photos...

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

ROXY MOXIE-TAGGED...

(Asymmetrical Top, UrbanOutfitters. Jean Jacket, Gap. Leggings, MaxStudio. Sandals, M.I.A. Bangles, Old. Sunglasses, RayBan. Bag, Abaco Paris.)

About a week and a half ago I was tagged by Miss Ellie (thank you miss ellie :) My mission: to blog 7 Interesting Things About Me.

1. Roxy/Quicksilver: The summer before my freshman year of high school **cough...6 years ago...coughcough**, I entered a nation-wide Roxy/Quicksilver Design a Swimsuit competition. 25,000 entries were submitted and low-and-behold I WON! I will never forget that amazing experience and needless to say it inspired my love for fashion. (I would have scanned pictures, but I posted this 3am...enough said)
   
2. Killing Me Softly: On my NYC trip, I sang a snippet of the Carpenters Killing Me Softly in a resturant. Nervous, you bet your sweet ass I was...fun, definitely!
   
3. Architrave Magazine: I am an architecture student and completely love it. My work was recognized and published in an on-campus architecture magazine, Architrave. Here is a picture of the published project. The project is 4ft by 2.5ft made from basswood and all hand painted. Wish I could say more, but this post doesn't need to grow any longer than it already is. I'm soooo proud of it...

4. Prom Queen: My senior year of high school I was voted prom queen. Three years later, I still have the crown... I'm waiting for the perfect outfit to wear it with lol.


5. Tardy: I'm late to just about everything....EVERYTHING! I'm not proud of it... but it's the truth. My boyfriend loathes it.


6. ANTM Moment: When I cut my hair a few months ago, I cried like a baby. It was quite pathetic... and funny at the same time. I call it my, America's Next Top Model moment.... the girls always cry when they get a makeover. I used to laugh at those girls... now I am one of those girls lmao. Oh well... I'm in love with it now


7. I Lost My Pants: I have definitely had my fair share of embarrassing moments, but this one takes the cake. In 8th grade, I was playing basketball with all the boys on an outdoor court. Long story short... the ball went over the fence, I went under the fence to retrieve the it, when I jumped up off the ground... my pants+underwear stayed on the ground. Embarrassed... you bet my bare ass I was....

Next I tag, Olingue, Sol, Raez, Delmy, Damsels, Jules and Star.

**Sigh** I'm done...lol

Inspiration Perspiration...

(Blazer, Class Club. Shirt, BDG. Skirt, old. Oxfords, thrifted. Necklace, old.)

Braved the million degree weather with a black blazer today. Needless to say I perspired a little. Anywho, this outfit is Kate Lanphear inspired (loosely based of course, eclectic)...

At the Shore-line I'll Wait for You...

(Cardigan, JCrew. Top, Thrift ed. Skirt, Thrifted. Wedges, OldNavy. Gladiator Sandals, UrbanOutfitters. Clutch, Thrifted. Earring. UrbanOutfitters.)

Lately, I have been so inspired by Lanvin and Dries Van Noten, I had to pay a little homage. I found the yellow top and this charcoal skirt at a thrift store and immediately thought of this Lanvin look. The geometry is quite different but the colors are spot on (yay)! I also bought little-boy brown oxfords today and I can't wait to wear them. During the day I changed my wedges to flats... I can't wear heels for a long time... my dogs bark...LOUD!

Sorry about the picture quality... again. The sun has been hiding from us Floridians. I think the lack of sun may be the culprit, but I'm not completely sure. The picture quality from this past post turned out great (yep, same camera), so I'm pretty disappointed in my latest posts :(. Any suggestions?

Blue's Clues...

(Top, JCrew. Skirt, Gianni Bini. Wedges, Ralph Lauren. Bangles, Thrifted. Bag, UrbanThread. Sunglasses, Wolfgang.)

I don't really have much to say... so I won't.

Wrapped Up...

(DIY scarf turned crop top, Gap. Trousers, Thrifted. Scarf, Moms. Shoes, UrbanOutfitters. Locket + Purse, Urban Thread. Rings, BananaRepublic. )

Today was so beautiful; the weather, the company... everything. My roommate, Tracy and I went thrifting downtown. Tracy made off like a bandit with all sorts of thrited goods... I unfortunately did not. O well, it honestly didn't bother me because just trying on clothes was fun.

So I don't hate my camera as much anymore lol. I don't know what changed my mind, it could be because I am no longer using a tripod (I am home so my little brother is taking my pics hence the mini photo-shoot), or it could be the fact that I took the photos in daylight rather than artificial. I don't know but I think the picture quality is much improved, wouldn't you say?

On another note, I made the top I'm wearing. It wasn't a serious DIY (I'm all about the 2 minute DIYs lol). Seriously, the scarf is like 10 ft long and 2.5 ft wide, so I wrapped it around the twins and called it a day. It was the scarf I used in this post.

Thanks Visionary Butterfly for my lovely blog award, I greatly appreciate it.

RIP Michael Jackson

Man-Thing...

( Tuxedo Shirt, JCrew. Under-garment, idk. Jeans, Gap. Wedges, Gianni Bini.)

At this present time, I'm wishing that someone could take photographs of my outfit for me. Not because I am a narcissist, but because I feel as though anyone may do a better job than I am currently doing. The JCrew blouse has such wonderful detail and i failed miserably to capture it (cant you tell in my facial expression lol). I think its about time for a camera upgrade, any suggestions...

I'll tell you one thing though, every shirt should be see-through...its much breezier...

Havana Nights...

(Pink Stapless + Belt, Urbanoutfitters. Cardigan + Pants, Thrifted. Sandals, Old Navy. Ring, Francesca's Closet.)

So a funny thing happened to me two days ago, my computer charger died, thus so did my computer (and quite frankly myself). Not seeing the funny part, ya neither was I. So I took my laptop in for a check up at best buy to investigate whether or not it was indeed my charger that died or something else. Good news- it was my charger and it was easily replaceable. Bad news- in order to get a new one I would have to fork over $90.00. Painful. Extremely painful. So I called up the pops to inform him of my dilemma and ask if he happen to have a spare charger lying around the house. And to my great delight he said, "Yes, in fact its brand new. You need it"? Um ,hell ya I do! Needless to say I owe my daddy (my super-hero :)! This one goes out to you pops... you be da bomb son (does anyone even say that anymore)! lol

Don't you wish life was always that easy?

Later in the day, I switched to wearing these flats from Urban Thread... my feet were barking.

Overcast...

(Grey Tee, Urban Outfitters. Necklaces, Variety of Places. Belt, Gift. Skirt, Gift. Shoes, BCBG.)

It was overcast and rainy today, so I decided to take a cue from the weather, and I wore the color grey.

Instant A.Wang, Just Add Water...

(Dress and Scarf, Gap. Sunglasses, Wolfgangs. Earrings, Gift.)

I woke up today and thought to myself, I want that Alexander Wang dress, I must have it. And since that wasn't going to happen anytime soon, I decided to quickly make one with a dress I recently purchased from the Gap a few weeks back. It came with this incredibly long (and wide) scarf that I was unsure what to do with in this summer heat until now. So I draped the scarf around the dress and pinned it in place, voila! Instant A. Wang (sorta lol).

Oh ya, I don't know if you can tell in this photo, but I chopped my hair off! It took some getting used to... but I like it.

Stylin' and Profilin': Zach

Special Blog!

Since Zach (my boyfriend) is always making fun of my facial expressions and stances in my pictures, we decided to switch places. He was going to model his outfit. I must say, he was pretty stylin' lol. He modeled and I took the photos.

Note: He is totally mocking my pictures....fool.

Ladies and Gentlemen without further ado... let me introduce my boyfriend... stylin and profilin... Zachary!

He's a jokster... beware lol

He's a fool... lol

(Tee, Hanes. Cardigan, JCrew. Jeans, JCrew. Suspenders, UrbanOutfitters. Sandals, ONeill.)

Feel Free to comment on his outfit on the 'Booties' Blog Entry below.

Booties :)

Happy New Year.. soon
Sky-diving was incredible... pictures and possibly a video coming soon to a theater near you. :P

(Tee, JCrew. Sweater Vest, Express. Jeans, Gap. Booties, BCBG.)

Big Day...

(Tunic and Shoes, Urban Thread. Jeans, Gap.)

November 4, 2008

Dear Diary,

Here is what I wore a few days ago but now for more important matters. For the first time in my life, as a 20 year old, well informed (I might add) woman, I voted in the United States presidential elections. It was incredible to know that all american voters hold the fate of the presidential nominees. History is in the making in so many ways.

"Americans are voting in one of the most historic U.S.
elections. Democrat Barack Obama could become the first African-American
president. Republican John McCain could become the oldest president elected to a
first term. Sarah Palin could become the first woman elected vice president.
Record voter turnout also is predicted. "

CNN.com

I know most individuals don't publicize who they voted for, but I'm not most individuals. So I will proudly say who I gave my vote for and why. I voted for Barack Obama not just because he could potentially be the first (mixed) African and White-American to hold the presidential position but because of what he respresents. Barack Obama represnts a new wave of politicans whose focus lies on the people. He represents the unification of the different races around the world. This hope for unification between the people made tangible by the mixture of his skin color. He stands for the rights and political freedoms of the people. He is a beacon of hope for a world starving for it.

Good luck Barack Obama and Joe Biden!

Dances with Wolves

(Top, Urbanoutfitters. Jeans, Abercrombie & Fitch. Shoes, Nine West.)

New shirt...

New shoes...

Test driving them. Anywho, I saw this top and thought it was too cute... but unfortunately my photos don't do it justice. Oh, well I still love it.

Salute Your Shorts

The other day, I saw this picture of Victoria Beckham and loved her outfit from the edgy bob to the baggy jeans to the feminine top. She looked so comfortable... so this picture became an inspiration for me.

So with Victoria's outfit in mind, here is what I wore today to go furniture (and even a little clothes) shopping. I stole my little brother's camo shorts and wore them today with a simple tank and my gladiotors.

Oh, and I will let you in on a little inside joke... the big smile today is for my boyfriend. He thinks I should smile more in my pictures lol. There you go Zachary, a smile on my blog... just for you and so is the extra 'scowl' in my last photo.

(Ribbed Tank, Target. Belt, Vintage. Shorts, My brother's. Gladiators, Urbanoutfitters.)

Question: Does anyone remember the 'back in the day' Nickelodeon show Salute Your Shorts? Such a classic and a fitting title!

P.S. Thanks for all your lovely comments...I greatly appreciate them all :)