Bottoms Up

Recently, I've been doing a lot of online window shopping, especially for pants and shorts. There are just so many covetable pieces in stores right now, including the delicious markdowns of end-of-summer (and soon, Labor Day Weekend) sales. Here are some of my fave pieces as of late:

ASOS Skinny Jeans in Floral Print #4-$59.61

Look at that nice dark background. It just makes the florals pop so nicely :D

Next up, some refreshing mint skinny flares from Madewell: 

The perfect shade for a nice back-to-school pick me up.

Madewell's Flea Market Flare Colorpop Jeans-$49.99

And some Free People floral shorts I've had my eye on for awhile now that've gone on sale: 

Free People Denim Cut Offs - Printed Floral in Turquoise Combo-$47.60

Some more Free People printed denim...

Free People Millennium Ikat Printed Skinny-$54.60 

And to top it off, the best deal I've seen for a long time: 

J Brand Ali Cords-$33.00

I sort of have a little obsession with colored cords. And these are such a steal, as they're originally $237. Top that off with 10% off via code TULIP and extra 20-30% for being a new customer, and it's practically stealing. 

Now to convince the parents.

Dickens Christmas Fair 2011 ♥

Throwback time! For some reason, I suddenly reminisced upon the time I went to the Dickens Christmas Fair with my school's Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Club.

Banana Republic Coat | vintage Gap Corduroy Dress | Twilight Plaid Ruffle Dress-Nordstrom BP. | Dooney&Bourke bag | vintage socks | Nurture Mary Janes-Dillard's | handknit scarf-my aunt | $1 handwarmers-Target | collar-random white piece of fabric

My friend Jodi. I'm not sure where her clothes are from, but we tried to dress in Dickens-ish clothing at least.

Random goods to buy in one of the shops. Everything was so cool, but so expensive!

Leather mugs. Case in point. I mean, tell me that's not cool.

 (Well, I guess it wouldn't be cool if you were a cow, but...)

Awesome leather journal and wooden BOOK BOX. Agh, I want one. 

I totally want to go back to the Dickens Fair this year. The atmosphere is just so magical, it's practically like stepping back in time. (I have a bit of a soft spot for historical reenactments and dressing up in period costume.) I hope GATE goes again this Christmas. :D 

Have you guys ever gone to something like this?

Pac-Man and Palm Trees

When Nay and I went to Stanford Splash last year (I forget whether it was spring or fall--we've gone for a few years now), we took a shoe decorating class. Here's what we came up with.

I made Pac-Man Keds. :D

Clyde and Mrs. Pac-Man. (o^__^)o 

Pinky and Pac-Man. And "High Score 8000".

Nay's Palm Tree Silhouette Vans. 

Cheap Cheats: Polka Dot Blazer

I've been wanting a polka dot blazer recently, so I researched my options. I first saw this adorable Madewell blazer in store:

Madewell's Artdot Blazer-$138

However, seeing as my parents would kill me if I spent that much on a blazer (they might be more willing for a pair of AG Stevies--but that's a story for another time ;)) I searched and found this cheaper alternative:

Forever 21's Polka Dot Blazer-$24.80

Nice way to save over a hundred bucks. :D

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

More of me being a dork. This was a pic I found in the dusty archives of my computer.

Mimi Chica Romper-Nordstrom BP. | Striped Bandeau-Forever 21

A Galaxy of Thought

Peek from the Past

Early 90s. Me and cousin Meghan with Disney straws. Embellished denim jumper and a pink jean jacket, that's what's up. Stylin' at an early age ;)

Look at her adoring face! If only I could see that expression again...

And I'm rocking the overalls and tank top look, if I do say so myself.

Naomi in a pink dress cooking eggs in a frame.

Serving up our masterpieces.