Tuesday, July 24, 2012

instagram


came across this photo just now depicting the behind the scenes preparations for most, if not all, instagram photos. Reminded me a lot of a couple girlfriends of mine who painstakingly stage their photos. I'm not blaming them though. Even I confess to doing the same. I mean, who doesn't want people to think their life looks better than it actually is?

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Hello A.Wang

This will be my second item from Alexander Wang. The first being the white Jade wristlet clutch that I found in the back corner of a Barneys in Orlando. T by Alexander Wang is the go to brand for basic pieces. I had been looking at this mesh and cotton jersey online and low and behold, a few weeks after it was on sale at both net-a-porter and the outnet. I grabbed the piece and it arrived a couple of days later. I love how Alexander Wang can turn something so basic into a lust worthy staple. I cannot wait to wear this athletic inspired piece out soon as its getting more and more humid each day.

Friday, July 13, 2012

Disappointing thrift adventures











Pictures from the Hester Street Fair in LA(yes that is a Lobster Roll, and a Thai Tea FLOAT. I swear, so simple yet so delicious), Rose Bowl, and Swingers Restaurant.

For about a year, I've always looked longingly after my friends who frequented the monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market. I could never get a Sunday off from my part time job at Pop's Cafe since all my co-workers had church or other obligations. Last Sunday, I finally had the chance to get a day off since I was supposed to be on 'standby' for my interview in Atlanta. What I thought would be a day full of shopping led to a confusing and winding maze through the immense  amount of vendors that I had not been prepared for. After walking around for almost two hours in the crafts and antiques section with my cousin, I was finally able to locate the vintage clothing area. In the end, I ended up only buying one sweater for $5. Great deal, but I expected to leave with a lot more. I guess after a while, all the camo print and denim cut offs start looking the same. The selections weren't that great save for the few vendors that had handmade or diy-ed items that were well out of my budget. I guess the most exciting part of the Rose Bowl was seeing some of my favorite bloggers shop around and also running into some friends. I also got to see Onch..if anybody even knows who that is. Paris Hilton's bff anyone?
My cousin and I also went to the Melrose trading post to see if our luck was any better, but alas. Those darn denim cut offs plagued us everywhere we set our eyes. 

もう卒業したのに。。

Been busy "studying" Japanese for the past couple of days since I've gotten back home from Atlanta. Regarding delta..lets just say..things are looking good. For now. Need to pass a couple of more tests, and ....well. We'll see. I don't want to get ahead of myself. In other news, I'm headed up to San Diego tomorrow to visit my friend Soojin. Its been 4+ years since she's gone to SD for school. It's also been 4+ years since she's nagged me to come visit her. Since its her last few months in SD as a student, I figured I should finally grace her with my presence (Sorry Sooj. Don't kill me ^^;). First stop will definitely have to be Phil's BBQ. I mean..just look at this.