rambles

7 days left until I go to Japan! To be honest, I was somewhat mentally ready to go this past Tuesday, but circumstances had me stay otherwise. It’s been difficult yet comforting to stay for these extra 2 weeks, but I don’t want to be too comfortable. The sense of urgency is slowly going, and I’m too easily forgetting what God has called me to do and why. Home can be a dangerous place to live sometimes.. not in the sense of security, but moreso for the mind. My summer feels like it’s been elongated, and I don’t exactly know where I am. It’s a bit discomforting. I want to go, but wonder if I will really go. And then I remember that it is God that is sending me. This is my only hope and strength, especially as it gets closer to the day that I’m leaving.

Another old outfit, and the September issue of Marie Claire (which is good, btw).

With Sonia Rykiel, you can always expect fun, colorblocking, big knits, and feminine menswear pieces. I love that she isn’t pretentious about fashion and her strengths. She’s always true to her aesthetic, her style, and her brand, but never boring. I thought this was one of the most cheerful collections of the season, and she didn’t have to try and buy into the whole seventies, minimalism, long/sleek thing because she was already in it. Boom.

An oldie

Wearing: Rodarte x Target cardigan (lol), AA sheer tank button-down, Uniqlo jeans, J. Crew belt, and Fab Fanny frames

AND — the first Paris collection that I really really like: Junya Watanabe-san!!!!

Source: Vogue.com, obvi

New grassesssss

& other random things (:

Wearing: Madewell t-shirt, UO pants, J. Crew belt, and Fabulous Franny’s vintage frames (am I wearing contacts under the frames? most certainly not..)

I just watched A Single Man last week, and I absolutely adored the visual aspect of the film. Tom Ford, what a talented man. And what a sick cast!!! Grown up Nicholas Hoult, Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, and MATTHEW GOODE <3 Mr. Firth’s 60s glasses inspired my professor-like pair; the first legit vintage thing I own I think!

If you wanna know anything about my past, all you have to do is look at my old bebe shirt collection. I threw away the other 18, but .. my, oh my, was I obsessed with these silly shirts. I was obsessed because they had rhinestones and said “bebe.” I was their biggest fan. Every trip to the mall, had to buy one of these. And now what use are they to me? (I saved two.. for nostalgic purposes…) I def. can’t wear these anymore.

The only kind of sweet I like that is mixed with fruit. Any other candy/pastry with chocolate & fruit is a BIG NO NO for me. But this. (Italian kissing of the hand) Genius.

Ciao!

GUESS WHAT?!

My room is clean. It happened. Believe it.

Wearing: Mango chambray shirt, Uniqlo t-shirt, vintage Levi’s shorts, J. Crew belt and Charles David killer red kitten heels.
I even got different angles so y’all would believe me.

I even decorated a little bit hahah

Twas a good night.

Change of scenery

to my basement.

Wearing: Zara blazer, Uniqlo t-shirt, UO pants, J. Crew belt, and my favoritest necklace that I finally found which was made by a very talented friend.

I wish I could dress like this every day. I like blazers. I like t-shirts. And I like comfy, slightly baggy pants. I like mixing boyish elements with a touch of quirky with the coolest necklace that I own. The necklace adds such a necessary accent to this look ’cause without it, I’d feel plain.

Keep lookin at ma feet

my shoes, they Lanvin. WHAT’S uuuUUUPP (lyrics to one of my favorite K-Pop raps, don’t I sound kewl).

Anyways, got my hair cut today with my friend! I haven’t gotten a legit haircut in 2 years. I don’t have the patience to do many things, but letting my hair grow is definitely a process that I’ve been devoted to. I know you care.

sigh.. my room is getting messier. I apologize. sort of

Haircut!!

Wearing: (forgive the redundancy/I am not being compensated by J. Crew.. I wish… please find me J. Crew, I’ll be loyal to you) J. Crew hat, shirt, belt, and jeans.

Good-bye friends. Until next time!

I’ll miss you,

Visio Dei!!!!!

Definitely have worn this a lot too. My leg is teleporting**, btw

My MURSE. is. heavy. It’s a men’s bag. But very helpful when going to the city during the weekends. I still look like a crazy bag lady though..

Wearing: Aslan’s wig, Zara floral top, and J. Crew belt, shorts and murse.

NOMNOMNOM

Revival

I’ve already worn this outfit. 18234 times. But I guess that means they’re good investment pieces? Take THAT, recession!

Funny observation of the day: Why must we say, “Hey that rhymes!” after something that rhymes? (Hey that rhymes!…)
And is it sad that I consider running up the stairs (maybe 5 times a day) exercise?

Anywho,

Wearing: bebe leatherette (lol) jacket, AA vintage shirt, UO pants, J. Crew belt, and not my socks.
My hair is becoming a monster. First, it was a regal Aslan. Now, it is not. Should I cut it? Dye it? Pama (=perm)?

In more important news, Copenhagen Fashion Week is finished.. I think? I really think the Danish know how to do innovative fashion. They’re the European version of the Japanese. Actually, not as crazy. But they mix that practicality with newness and some craziness mixed in. I really like it. New York Fashion Week has been disappointing for the past couple of seasons… please be better this year?

(all images from copenhagenfashionweek.com)

Grimy

is how I felt today. And did anyone see that crazy rain last night?! The weather is preparing for fall YEA BABY. Speaking of fall.. J. Crew’s Fall Magazine is out! I love it, as usual. I want everything in it, as usual.

Wearing: AA tri-blend cardigan; Uniqlo tshirt; J. Crew skirt (from roommate) and belt; Rodarte x Target socks; free hunting bag from an internship

This past weekend I dropped my sister off at college. I can’t believe she’s really gone! I’m at home alone… it’s boring… no one to watch TV with me sigh. Because we’ve been apart from each other for so many years, the transition isn’t anything new. But it’s weird to think that I’m done with college and that part of my life, whereas she’ll be entering it. I guess younger siblings have to become adults sooner or later, but it’s crazy how the years go by faster and faster. When she graduates.. I’ll be 26 AHHH

Euro-Asian food nom nom nommmm. I got seared tuna, damn. I could eat that all day, errday.

Bye Sarah, I’ll miss you!!! I know you’ll do well. If you just do the opposite of what I did at college, you will succeed hahaha

(Wearing: Mango chambray shirt; Club Monaco tee, Urban Outfitters pants; and J. Crew belt)

I want to dress like a man

as in… wear J. Crew’s men’s collection…

J. Crew hat, men’s button down, belt and shorts (how creative of me); Club Monaco tee; Michael by Michael Kors chunky heels

Speaking of Club Monaco tees, they’re freaking amazing. If you’re a student, you get 20% off the originally $39 top, which then becomes $31. I know it’s still kind of pricey for just a t-shirt, but they’re super soft and not totally sheer or totally low. I’ve bought a lot of plain tees and get so annoyed with ones that are cut super low because I have to keep pulling it up.. or they’re so sheer that you have to wear something under it, but then that ruins the look. And, these tees come in all colors from black to beige to olive to navy stripe (my next purchase hopefully….if my mom doesn’t notice how many striped shirts I have…)! So, if you’re looking for a loyal tee, this is a good one.