June 2012
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big kid room: part II
i won’t lie - i love a good challenge. when it comes to working with space, i find it more rewarding to work with constraints because i really have to use my creativity to make it work. this whole commuting thing has been weighing heavily on my mind this past week, and i casually brought up the idea of giving my room a much-needed update to my mom the other night. fortunately, she...
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the summer of wardrobe staples
let me just preface this by saying that i have spent the last six months chickening out every time i attempted to buy this bag, but i am so relieved i finally made the decision to go ahead and get it. i have a weird relationship when it comes to purchasing new items; i’m not an impulsive buyer (amazing deals excluded), yet if the decision feels too premeditated, i will surely talk myself...
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3.1 phillip lim
ever since my sandals from last summer started to fall apart, i promised myself i was going to invest in a new pair (or two). i’ve been loving my dolce vita archer sandals, but when i saw these online, i immediately knew i would get a lot more use out of them on a daily basis. i love the two-toned straps and how elegant they are. they look great paired with shorts and jeans, as well as...
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big kid room
this past week, i found myself in a bit of a conundrum. the apartment i was hoping to sign for suddenly disappeared and was no longer available thanks to an untrustworthy realtor who gave it to another interested individual. although i’ve been bumming about it and was ready to continue looking for another space, i’ve also given more serious thought about moving in back home and...
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the monday lookbook
hi everyone! i hope your monday went well. i’ve been working late most nights at the restaurant (hence the lack of updates recently) but i’ve been enjoying it. also, let’s be honest: the tips are totally fueling my shopping habits. i’m still on an ultra-feminine kick but have been pairing my feminine pieces with more masculine accessories like a leather handbag...
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apartment goodies
although nothing has been finalized in terms of securing an apartment in new york, i think i’ve found a potential one! the space was small (surprise, surprise) but in a great location and a charming building. lately, i’ve been fantasizing about all the things i’d love to fill it with: a new espresso machine, a few of my favorite diptyque candles. i love the design of...
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tales of an unsuccessful online shopping venture
it’s been one of those mornings. i found myself wide awake at an ungodly hour with absolutely no hope of falling back asleep. normally, i would be excited that i was awake at 8:00 AM, but when it’s my day off from work and i am bored to tears around the house, it feels like punishment.
a few days ago, i found the alexander wang prisma bag i’ve been coveting for ages on sale...
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summer is here
you guys, the summer solstice has arrived (ok, more like barged in out of nowhere). i had high hopes this morning that i was going to get some sun out on the deck so i could at least pretend like i was on an exotic vacation, until i realized that it was 95 degrees and promptly headed back inside. i’ve been getting free copies of lucky magazine sent to me courtesy of some promotion through...
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the monday lookbook
happy monday everyone! sorry for the lack of posts last week, waitressing has suddenly taken over my life. things have been going well, particularly now that i’ve got the hang of it. it’s tough work though and i’m glad that i have the day off today to catch up on sleep and relax a bit. aside from work, i spent most of my weekend catching up with some friends and cleaning...
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mix no. 3: bloodstream
given all the traveling i’ve been doing these past few weeks, i made a few mixes to keep me going. i’ve been listening to this one a lot lately - it’s relaxing and easy to listen to. you can find my other mixes here. enjoy![[MORE]]
01. what the water gave me: florence + the machine 02. arms of a thief: iron & wine 03. metal heart: cat power 04. some constellation: someone...
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the monday lookbook
happy monday everyone! things have been pretty quiet on my end, but it looks like i’ll be helping out at a family friend’s restaurant a few nights a week while i’m home for the summer. although i have absolutely no experience as a waitress, i’m looking forward to getting out of the house and keeping busy. i just hope i don’t screw up too many orders! i’ve...
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beauty inspiration: burberry
this week i did the unthinkable: i left the house foundation-free! multiple times! it was so liberating, you have no idea. i’ve been inspired by these makeup looks from burberry. the models look so polished and pretty without wearing heavy makeup. since going foundation-free, i’ve been focusing more on playing up my eyes/brows with a neutral palette and lots of mascara. i’ve...
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latest goodies
welcome to my never-ending quest to create the perfect streamlined wardrobe (did i mention i’m a bit ocd?) i’ve grown tired of purchasing things here and there for the sake of shopping and have been much better about putting money aside for things i really want. i saved up my pretty pennies for these valentino rockstud sandals that happened to be on sale. after waiting for the...
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troubadour
there’s nothing quite like stumbling across a new store that makes you curse your pathetic excuse for a bank account and penchant for expensive things. case in point: troubadour. i don’t think there’s a single item in their shop i don’t want. i love their versatile pieces that are perfect for the summer weather. now if only i had endless spending money. sigh.
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park & cube
if you’re wondering what i’ve been up to in the last 24 hours (ok let’s be real, none of you were) i’ve been lounging around the house trying to sell old textbooks and browsing blogs. welcome to the life of a poor graduate student. i’ve spent the majority of the day on park & cube simultaneously getting inspired and getting insanely jealous of shini...
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the monday lookbook
happy monday everyone! i’m still on an edgier streak this week, but a serious lack of plans has me imagining outfits instead of putting them together. i have a lot of things i want to accomplish that i never had time to do while i was studying/going to class, so i anticipate i will get started on those projects today. hopefully it will be a productive, happy week for all of us. stay...
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nicole richie for that magazine
loving this photo shoot of nicole richie for THAT magazine. absolutely gorgeous, especially her hair and makeup.
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shop my closet
i’m so excited to announce that you can now start shopping my closet! i’m a firm believer in cleaning and editing; i am constantly reassessing my wardrobe and belongings. i started cleaning out my closet and other personal items every year after moving out of my dorm room/apartment. as i was packing things, i noticed that there were items i had not touched for months or no longer...
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latest crush
i’ve been obsessing over all things tortoise as of late, from sunglasses to sophisticated pens. i had seen this iphone case a long time ago and i guess i must have forgotten about it until i saw it again today and was reminded of just how much i like it. i went ahead and ordered myself one because what the heck, you can never have too many iphone cases! isn’t it cute? you can get it...
