hellooo alll... hiatus over

Winter Break. I figured it might be time to post something.

from: tamgutlich on etsy.

She's doing a cool 2 for 1 sale for all of December so go check her out!

Blah blah one quarter into college. Not really much to say actually. It's a very different pace from high school but I'm sure it'll pick up. Also.. I should get out of my room more. Heh.

Happy holidays everyone!! Go watch some Charlie Brown and listen to Dean Martin!!

heh.

It's been a while...

I'm in the process of cleaning my bookmarks folder... there are literally hundreds of links in it.

So I thought it would be fitting to have a nice long... and I mean LONG... links post. Just to get back into the drive of things...

lawlz.

dutch people dream of the strangest but coolest designs

so I have never liked pop-tarts... but these look enticing...

politics for dummies

some of these are definitely going on my bucket list.. heehee

cute and easy to make!

not too sure what's going on because it's all to blurryyy

this is so inspiring and incredible... I really want to try something like this...

one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

fashion photography om nom nom

who DOESN'T love P.S.?

have always wanted to travel the world...

looove colors

dream on.

good ol' sartorialist and fashion

need to find a picture? do it this way.

wear a palette.

this is always a fascinating look at identity and profiling

... Anyway I'm going to stop now.

Time to finish organzing.

Now Playing: Hey Soul Sister - Train

Now Reading: The World Without Us - Alan Weisman

chasing and wishing

Some of my favorites of this shoot.

Title: Myths of the Forest
Magazine: Vogue Nippon September 2006
Model: Anja Rubik
Photographer: Carter Smith

Source: foto_decadent

Now Playing: The Scientist - Coldplay

"questions of science, science and progress

do not speak as lout as my heart..."

i am an embarrassment to myself.

heh.

Hello.. long lost blog. And blog readers.

...I am ashamed. No real explanation for this awful hiatus except... life. School. College... laziness....

Yes. Terrible.

Anyway: an update.

College admission results are starting to come in... It's strange. I feel like I'm supposed to be feeling really happy or excited... but it's mostly apathy. Shouldn't the brink of a new kind of life have some sort of thrill in it? Maybe it's because I'm still waiting on my top choice colleges.

Thinking about not leaving California but I still don't think that's really right for me. I want to do something different... get out of the California mentality for a bit. And I think being on the east coast will really challenge me to do more with myself.

We'll see after all of the decisions come in.

Let's see.. what else. School. Has been pretty lawl. I'm not really working hard in anything now except... Government and U.S. history... and... art. Hahaha... but plenty of work on clubs and such.

People-wise, I've been doing pretty well. Hanging out with friends and just having fun. I'm going to miss high school. Well.. some of it.

Turned 18.. nothing new. Should go get my ears pierced again.

AND... currently obsessed with VERONICA MARS. It's sharp, smart, funny, and pretty interesting. Plus... Logan Echolls.. love.

Went to Boiling Crab yesterday.. it was really good. Messy, a bit overrated, but good. Thank you Jessica Lin!

End rambling.

One of my new favorite blogs: http://luxirare.com/. So inspiring and beautiful. The photography is stunning. I wish I had the drive and creativity to just... do all this stuff. The crayon post heart.

More to come. Promise.

Dream, my darlings:

credit: Anna Inghardt's photostream

Now Playing: Change Me - Keri Hilson ft. Akon

failz

I have attempted to post at least 4 times.. but either internet would crash or I would be overwhelmed with other things and fail to post. TOO MANY THINGS GOING ON.

So. This is just a reassurance that I WILL BE BACK (hopefully tomorrow) with a looong post about everything that is going on plus a ton of fashion tidbits.

Apologies for the inactivity...

and...
THIS IS WAY TOO COOL. I WANT TO MAKE WHATEVER SHE IS WEARING.

Now Playing: I See You - Leona Lewis
(your love shines the way into paradise..)

sheets of rain

from j. crew (brasspetal.blogger.com)

Skewl. I wish I could have strutted around school like this when I was 6. Sadly, I was stranded in the land of baggy overalls and misguided fashion sense. Ah, childhood.

But seriously. Cuffed shorts, mini green bowtie, and flower crammed in a beltloop? Too good.

On another note, it's been raining like freaking crazy. I know I've said this already but AHHH it's rare in Southern California. And did you guys all know... all music sounds better in the rain. I've been just sitting in my car listening to music and dreaming of the future. And the rain looks so pretty on the streets... like flat sheets of it just curtaining on the gravel. Love.



This cracked me up.



More pictures from yesterday's lookbook requested...
so...

(I'll make them smaller so I feel less egotistical...) This was a good photoshoot. Rare.



... I was going to post some fashion editorials I loved but... kind of meh now. Tomorrow. Promise. Along with some etsy features.

Smile, darlings.


Now Playing: Everybody in Love - JLS
(EVERYBODY IN LOVE.. GO PUT YOUR HANDS UP~! <3)

and then there are days when sunlight is not enough

from: national geographic || photo: Sisse Brimberg

lookbook: you wanna dance with me...?

It rained today. It was my favorite kind... the misting cool-but-not-cold kind. The kind when the sun comes out after and makes you smile and laugh.




Wearing: lace cami | grey pleated skirt | black tights | brown studded boots
Lookbook.

First one in a while. I miss dressing up. Although there is always the lure of jeans and a t-shirt. Which reminds me... I want more tees. Shopping... time to revamp the closet.



Time for some random links:

Pretty sleeves.

I know Styrofoam cups are awful for the environment.. but this is AMAZING.

An eagle can kill a young deer and fly away with it. What?

So quirky and unique! Check out these humorous tights!

Photojournalism.

Chambray and studs.

That's all for now.

Smile dearies.



Now Playing: All the Right Moves - OneRepublic
(Do you think I'm special? Do you think I'm nice? Am I bright enough to shine in your spaces...?)

for john

Paris in the snow.

Credits: Cherry Blossom Girl

and if this world makes you crazy...

Today was a strange day. Some days are just melancholy.

Music is beautiful.




I don't know... not much to say. I'll throw on some photos...

These girls are so cheery and full of life! And their braids are gorgeous.

I love meadows.

Sheer cloth + glasses <3

Beautiful hair.



Will update etsy soon... maybe tonight. Giveaway from my store soon!!

All photos from: i-love-idylle.blogspot.com, babysaysboutiqueblog.blogspot.com

Now Playing: True Colors - Glee Cast Version

moar links <3

I have been having really bad dreams. Maybe I should try this.

Always love love love JAK&JIL but look at this inspiring photo. Humm I wanna make that.

Ecofriendly Art. God... really want to try this too.

A study in individuality and uniformity.

Reminder to self: Keep Calm and Ride On.

Have been having hot chocolate twice a day to nurse my melancholy mood. This would most definitely cheer me up.

Oh, this is so gorgeous...

It's time for some FAT KNITS.

I'm amused.

This post was done at the same time as this one. We raced to see who could come up with the best 10 links. (I win.)

RAWR

Okay. There's no excuse for this hiatus. BUT... life has kind of been a mess everywhere. I haven't even permitted myself to look at other blogs for fear I will get caught in it all and fail even harder at life. But AHH winter break is here.

:)

WINTER BREAK TO DO:
-update blog... every day... I promise to myself.
-all 7 college apps hehe
-watch glee
-UPDATE ETSY!
-finish Angela's birthday present... hah.
-write
-scholarships/competitions
-write my OPP for speech and debate woot
-hang out with ppl :)


There's more for sure... but that's already a massive, impossible list.

Good luck me.


Last note:
I love plum reds and black. And safety pins!
from: fusedmagazine

links

I haven't done this in a while, but here are some goodies for all you lovely dearies.



I want to go somewhere cold just to see people like this.

Inspiring.

The best way to mend a booboo, besides a kiss.

Knock yourself out.

People really are creative.

Amazing, cute, and quite a dilemma.

Black and beautiful figures.

Would you like to live in these?

How to be invisible.

:)

I want.

Short list, but that's all for today. Must really work on those college apps...!!!

corsets

There is something so seductive and beautiful about corsets. And it's really incredible how the form allows for so much creativity. There are SO MANY looks corsets can achieve... I actually think I just have a secret love for bust detailing. One of my projects to do before I die is to make a corset. These are so inspiring and amazing. Some designs to lust after:

Paul and Joe
cute and fresh... a girlish twist on the corset

Tuleh
super sweet and kind of reminds me of porcelain

Rue du Mail
i love how this is a reminiscent of a suit... corset + suit= amazing

Dior
strong and beautiful, love the vintage detailing

unknown
contrast between the small tighter bust area with the voluminous ruffles

Yves St. Laurent
hot. want one.

Peter Jensen
looks like denim. denim ruffles on a corset? lovely. good combination of textures and surprisingly unique. love the golf/sporty mood

Carmen Marc Valvo
subtle scalloped edges on netted lace corset, great contrast to loose gold pants

Isaac Mizrahi
adorable

Thakoon Panichgul
love the unusual print, a fresh take on a piece usually made with lace, leather

Antonio Berardi
sheer fabric sprinkled with sequins, seductive and glamorous

Bottega Veneta
relaxed, clean, crisp. a corset in the cleanest form

Dolce and Gabbana

classy shape, gold, nice fabric texture

all pictures via: fashion moment

Memorial Day Weekend at Lucy's and Franz's!

Ah... Last weekend, our family went over to my mom's friends' house for a memorial day party.

All I can say is FOOD FOOD FOOD.

Enjoy the food porn, darlings.

Cheese puffs from TRADER'S JOE :)

BEST chips in the world. We have a large unopened bag... waiting to get devoured. Soon.

Salsa to go with the chips. :)

Their garden is absolutely amazing. They have so many vegetables and fruits and even GRAPES and a PASSION FRUIT tree. I have never seen a passion fruit flower. I agree with Franz: they are one of the most unique and beautiful flowers I've ever seen.

A new shoot. Isn't it beautiful? :) It makes me happy just looking at it.


Back to food. Lucy makes the BEST focaccia IN THE WORLD.

SALAD. So refreshing and delicious!!

Indian shrimp curry with coconut milk! SO GOOD.

And because Franz is German... there is of course, a few sips of beer. It was pretty light and refreshing. He gave/I stole some bottles because they are really pretty. (One of them is from the oldest brewery in the WORLD!) I think I'm going to put some flowers in these bottles, which are currently decorating my windowsill. :)

These corn fritters were TRULY GORGEOUSLY DELICIOUS. The corn was SO FRESH... Lucy said she had to go to a specific place to get it. Well, Lucy dear, it was WELL WORTH IT. :)

I HAD A MILLION OF THESE. Nothing beats these little bursts of sunshine!


This is my favorite part I think. Fresh strawberries with homemade whipped cream (which, now that I have tasted it, I shall conclude that it is INFINITELY BETTER than the crap that comes in a can). I must have eaten like 40 strawberries... But, no matter. I was happy and I didn't get sick! Teehehe

Then came the baklava. We had a tray with like 8 different kinds. Sweet, a bit like a piece of heaven.

Serena enjoying a goooood piece of baklava. :)

Lucy was very excited about this heart-shaped potato she found one day. She said she wanted to preserve it... anyone know how to preserve a potato? It does look like a little heart though... with a face!!

Ah... that is all, my dears. Hope you enjoyed them. And with all these... I think I'm going to go rummage through my cabinets for some food. I'm hungry now.

Now Playing: Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
(why does love always feel like a BATTLEFIELD?!)

Now Reading: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex - Mary Roach
(which, though it sounds strange and perverted, is a truly amazing book about the science of the sex. Don't tell me you were never curious.)