street style

 

Downtown, I spotted this girl wearing just the loveliest outfit. 

The pink-printed plaid was a feminine knock-out, paired perfectly with some quality accessories.

I'm coveting not just her stylish topper, but the menwear-chic carry-all that balances the outfit.

bonnie dune

Last night I saw LA-based band Bonnie Dune at Sugar nightclub, and they were really talented and entertaining.

All of Victoria was a-buzz with excitement at Glee star Cory Monteith's homecoming, and surprise surprise! Most of the audience members were girls about my age, all clammering to see him.

I'm not going to deny Cory's very cute, which was part of my reason for going...

However I was curious to see what else he could bring to the table. And he brought it.

I was very impressed and had an awesome girl's night out.

Great friends, great music- great job, fellas!

(Note to self: Don't wear heels to concerts. Ever again.)

send me some sunshine

Finally some sunshine for the poor wet West Coast.

Oh, how we've missed you, Blue Skies!

Hope everyone enjoyed this sunny, sunny Monday.

( P.S. Why do I look so angry and perplexed in this photo?

Maybe I'm thinking about my bad hair day?)

Outfit:

Sweater - thrifted

Black jeans - Old Navy

Crossbody - thrifted

Watch - Bulova

Photo by Julie

thinking of you

It's been almost two months since both the natural and nuclear disasters struck Japan, but support is still going strong. Gambare Nihon!

Make sure you know where your support is going by donating directly to the Japanese Red Cross.

Outfit:

Blazer (in top photo) - Pure Alfred Sung

Shirt - produced by Mega Screen Productions

Cardi - Joe Fresh

Shorts - Elite

Watch - Bulova

Booties - Pure Alfred Sung

Bag - thrifted

Bottom photo by Bonnie

dreaming of white beaches

They say April showers bring May flowers, but it's been a very indecisive month so far weather-wise.

What was merely a grey day turned into a monsoon (okay, I'm exaggerating a little).

I guess I was a little too sure we'd get some serious sun, (hence the hemline).

This was my planned outfit for the day, that is until I looked out the window...

Luckily I didn't actually have anywhere to be, so I slept in and enjoyed my first day off since school ended. Whew.

Outfit: Shirt - Pure Alfred Sung

Skirt - thrifted/reconstructed

Shoes - Old Navy

Wallet - Aldo

Watch - Bulova

Socks - Roots

paint it red

Dress by H&M

Image: must be from old Marie Claire, Glamour?

I bought the most delightful and impractical red dress today (top).

It's full-skirted, bell-sleeved, the loudest shade of coral-red.

(This photo hardly does it justice. It's more red in real life).

I hesitated over other pieces I tried on, but there was no doubt in my mind about this dress.

I have to say, it reminded me a lot of this photo (above) 

I tore out of a magazine years ago (was it a Marie Claire?)

While I have always dreamt of this Valentino gown, the H&M is like the more affordable, practical sister of the above Valentino.

I knew immediately I had to have it despite, of course, my lack of places to where it.

Maybe I can wear it to an art opening...

away we go

Here is another collage from my Silhouette Series, shown earlier here.