Naomi's Soliloquy

"Who doesn't love Shakespeare's sonnets?"

"Well..."

"Actually, I can think of a few reasons why not to like them..."

"Like, c'mon. 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

"Pshaw."

Here is a nice glittery crystal ball ornament as a nice, random interlude. Too bad I don't know how to make it all bokeh-y. 

"Also, Shakespeare's sonnets are pretty good. It's Romeo and Juliet that I can't stand."

But that's a tale for another time. Here's a Bloomingdale Christmas ornament to soothe your agitated mind...

High(&)Waisted*

Modern Romance Boutique-J Brand High Rise Bianca in Monaco | Vintage Platform Sandals | Nordstrom-Necessary Objects Blazer | Nordstrom Chloe K Striped Bustier

A couple of my favorite books: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas ♥

Legz fo' dayzzz. 

Here you may enjoy a picture of our fireplace mantel. 

Pottery Barn mirror, candles, and candleholder. I'll give you one guess where the bulk of our furniture and decor is from! ;)

Weird hurr don't curr.

All dressed up and nowhere to go!

 I love these jeans (first pair of J Brands), but they're a bit too long to wear on an everyday basis, since they require some sort of platform or wedge shoe. I do like how high-waisted they are, though.

*Also, the title is for purely punny purposes; we do not in any way condone or endorse drug usage. 

Christmas! ♥

I found these as I was searching through the blog folder the other day. The Christmas tree kind of dates this, so I'll confess: this was the outfit I wore on Christmas at the family celebration. We went to our Grandma's house and ate, talked, hung out, and had a genuinely merry time with all the cousins. Super late posting, I know, but enjoy anyway ;)

Nordstrom-Jou Jou Faux Leather Jacket in Black | Mom's Cashmere Cardi (I forget the brand) | Vince Camuto Contrast Trim Buttondown | Watch-Swatch | Free People Velvet Polka Dot Skinnies in Black | Over the Knee Socks from Karmaloop

My lovely Free People Velvet Skinnies have since ripped (one leg, horizontally--like shorts) which makes me very put out. >:( I'll have to lug out the sewing machine when I have time. Which, considering all the homework I still have (second semester seniors with no work? That's a myth at my school) will be never. Also, I need black thread. Things to do. Sigh. 

Chinese New Year Shoot

Bloomingdale's Top-Aqua | Madewell Skinny Skinny Ankle Cords-Fireplace Red | Toms

Last weekend, we hung out with our cousins for a belated Chinese New Year's celebration. Here's a sneak peek of the shoot to come :)

F is for Ferragamo

Ferragamo flats and Free People Polka Dot Velvet Skinnies!

My grandpa gave me a pair of never-worn vintage Ferragamos that used to belong to my great aunt. They've been coming in handy for college interviews at least. And these velvet skinnies have been super warm and comfortable for winter. Gonna try to upload some more posts this weekend!

Cheap Cheats: Stadium Jacket

Today we went shopping in downtown SF, which I totally recommend to anyone in the area. It's definitely one of my favorite places to shop, besides Santana Row and basically most Westfield Malls. Anyway, besides the usual (Nordstrom, Madewell, etc.) we went to Tiffany's, Gump's, the new Nespresso shop, and a bunch of other places. Random tangent: for any of you familiar with Gump's, am I the only one who finds the random Asian antique-feel in parts of the shop super weird? It's like a combination of some swanky department store and a Chinatown import emporium. Anyway, we got a lot of Christmas shopping done, so I'd count the day as being pretty successful (although I didn't get to visit my other usual faves: Anthropologie, Gap, etc. :( ). As I passed by the gorgeous Madewell denim and cords (on sale, some as low as $39.99!) whilst purchasing my Secret Santa gift, I noticed the gorgeous Stadium Jacket, which I've only been lusting over since like forever ago when I first spotted it in the catalog.

Madewell Stadium Jacket-$298 online

BUT A DIFFERENT PRICE IN STORE. It's only (hah, only) $199.99+additional 25% off there! That annoys me--the prices in the Madewell store are cheaper than the prices online, but their e-store sometimes has a greater variety of inventory, if not store accurate colors and sizes =__= I suppose that's somewhat standard for a lot of stores, but still. I mean, I'm grateful every time I go to the physical SF Madewell store, but I can't help but wish it was bigger. And closer. (My wallet[/my parents' funding of my wardrobe] may disagree.) 

Perhaps this can serve as a cheap replacement...for now. 

Liberty Spliced Biker Jacket-originally $49.95, now $30.00

But I reallyy want the Madewell version, so maybe not. :( Oh well, Christmas AND my birthday AND my graduation happen to be coming up (some sooner than others)... so we shall see. Hehrherhehhr. >:)

Popomomo and Other Great Things

I'm sorry for the lack of updates, guys, I really am. But I do have very good excuses reasons why I haven't been posting (in no particular order):
1) College apps
2) School
    a) Econ homework

    b) AP English Hamlet (and now A Prayer for Owen Meany) to read (both of which are amazing)
    c) Other altos not singing in Choir to complain about

    d) Journalism articles to write (3)

    e) Mock Trial to prepare for in Law and Society

    f) AP Stats homework+notes+tests and quizzes
3) Rainy weather
4) Repetitive outfits
5) Restriction of camera usage

Anyway, the point of this post: even though I haven't been posting much of my style, I still have time to admire others'. Without further adieu, here are a few pieces I'd love to add to my wardrobe.

First up, some super amazing pieces from the shop Popomomo--short for Post-postmodernism movement. Sophisticated and intelligent-sounding already, right? Even better, all of their clothing is made in LA of sustainable fabrics. I fell for the gorgeous and intriguing prints in great fabrics such as silk and organic cotton, combined with the classic or classic-with-a-twist silhouettes. (The sale prices didn't hurt, either.)

Popomomo Girl Shirt-$128-40% off

Popomomo Bluster Bomber-$128-40% off

Those pieces are definitely difficult to beat, but this dress is pretty gorgeous as well:

Last Dance Slip-$280

Christmas and my birthday (New Year's) are coming up, but for now, these are all out of my price range. :( A girl can dream, though! Sigh...