I tried but....

I tried to do one of those "30 days" things in the japanese magazine when you have like 12-15 pieces of clothing and you have to challenge yourself on how you will wear those pieces. I had it all set, picked out my pieces was ready to go...

I was inspired by Chikakos 30 day in the Feb issue of Vivi....

but I only made it a week! haha! It DID made me apperciate my wardrobe more, and prevented me from shopping BUT it also made me feel like I was wasting the clothes I owned. SO it was fun for like a minuet but then I stopped..HAHA, but I will show you what I got through so far...

on the first day (middle bottom cord) I went to go see tanlines in concert @ the metro..THEY RAWKED there was like 30+/- people there in the entire concert hall so it was like a total dance-a-thon! Going was a promotional ticket for seeing yeasayer. They are awesome, adorable, and TOTALLY WORTH IT...

interested in getting into them? might I suggest...real life..? They are like dscvry meets yeasayer..a little weird, a little techno pop.

(three days in a row, whattaya know!)

too lazy to think of something clever

My head in way in the clouds guys. My throat is killing me and so is my head. Thanks to Zoraida I did gargle so I'm feeling a little better, but my mind keeps wanting to go take a hot bath and sleep till tomorrow, so here's a quick update on my new years celebratory events....

(pics: food from my family's new years party, my yeasayer coordinated, velvet bodycon dress + one of my mom's design school jackets, jeff camb shoes, tights, tights, thigh highs (it was cold), health (openers) yeasayer (+3), first sunrise of 2k11)

I hope everyone's new years were fantastic and lovely, whether or not you went out or spent time with those you love or things you love (like tumblr) I hope it was great. NOW I SLEEP, i can't keep my eyes open any longer....i promise my next update will be less lazy...

cards and coordinates

hey guys, I'm still sticking around. I'm currently eating healthy choice ice cream and tofu udon...I think I'm on to something here...

ANYWAY, I decided to take a mini break from portfolio work to blog, I could not tame my excitement for the letter I just got in the mail from the loverly Zoraida!!!

so much goings on

hey guys, I know I don't do a good job of updating. These past weeks have been...HKJHKFHdkjg sdg a skjgkgkdsbf...half the time, but there has definitely been some highlights!

like this outfit i wore, it was so 90s! I love the 90s look, grunge an all! (you can definitely see my two tone hair in this one too, which i cannot believe i waiting till now to do something this awesome with my hair)

On a personal note, recently I have just been up & down mood wise, perhaps its mostly PMS, and I heard carbs make you depressed, I'm saying this to add that I have recently converted to the world of vegetarian-ism (most of the time, i still eat fish...and if I'm going south...well theres no hope there..haha) Its not for MORAL reasons, perhaps I should care more about how we get our mea, but damn I really have so many other things to consume my life than allow myself to worry about the state of chicken farms (dont get me wrong, it is terrible, but i try not to open too many pandora boxes in my life, i'm a worrier...) I do it for mostly hippie and health reasons. But JEEZ its HARD... well when you stop eating meat you realize how much meat you ate....so can you help a sister out and give me some advice?

Anyway, I really need to get this portfolio together I'm getting some new prospects on my life and I need to get my life together so you may only see me on twitter and tumblr the next few days, I'm always lurking on your blogs. Its not that I don't love you all, I just really need to do some thing, for me...

(3 more semesters to go and i'm done forever...TT-TT thank God....i should have friggin PhD as long as ive been doin this..lol)

speaking of me, i made this one because it seemed like it should be a 90s PSA campaign....

Dream Coordinates

These past couple of days I was highly inspired by Sasa’s last coordinate post incorporating drawings instead of photography. In fact some of my favorite street style comes from what I wore today flickr drawings (featured in the March eleanorzine) and Nancy Zhang from lookbook.nu

I decided to hope on that bandwagon since I am very much an artist (it is what I am going to school for hahah) and draw some cute little me’s wearing cute little things :D

(I would like to say for the sake of my reputation that I am not drawing to my best ability I’m just drawing cute things for fun heehee)

SO HERE WE GO:

First set, Dream Coordinates. Not only do I draw what I do wear but I draw what I dream to wear. (I also draw an inventory list to see what I still need and what I have…as Sasa regarded as not buying something to confuse my wardrobe but to keep in track of key items I need to keep with trends and personal taste, I actually keep an inventory in my purse when I go out to add or subtract key items.)

But instead of boring you with inventory sheets, I’ll show you some dream coordinates….

I recently purchased an MIIA shirt and pouch from Tori (in transit) which I am totally stoked about. I never owned any official Japanese “brand” items so this will be my first :D So immediately I came up with two coordinates to represent the same shirt to help convince myself that I was doing the right thing and to think of the unlimited amount of wear I would get out of it.

First look, rokku gal.

Shirt: MIIA
Pants: Distressed (need to find, hear’d Macy’s and JcPenny will have some from $25-100 in their fall collections)
Bag: Mini Chanel (I do have a mini Chanel hand bag that I love)
Shoes: My new studded heels
Accessories: Studded Bracelets, braid headband, sleeker mode hair, candy apple :D

I guess I should also state that I’m thinking fall (always) it’s my favorite season and I always buy for fall because I feel like you get the most wear of out fall clothing. Plus my theory is (which is just a theory) your favorite season is usually the one you were born in. Me and my mom both love fall, my birthday is in Septemeber and hers in in August. She enjoys a more Indian Summer why I like a more crisp fall. Panda was born in June so he loves the dead humid heat, and my brother is a feburary baby so he loves mounds of snow. September is my favorite month, not only because of birthday but because its back to school (yep I’m a nerd) back to rountine (and a dork) the holiday season is approaching, and all the fall fashion is out with giant September issues. But I digress. Here’s my next MIIA look, thinking fall as well:

Shirt: MIIA
Mini skirt: still need, any suggestions
Leggings: I was thinking maybe grey or black
Boots: I have Steve Madden combat boots, but I really want a pair of docs
Backpack: WC, me loves the pink one, I think I’m going to get it for my birthday :D
Hat: IS ANYONE ELSE DYING OVER THE GILFY HAT ON MISTU’S PRE FALL POST. OMG ITS SO THICK AND CHUNKY LIKE A BIG BLUE HUG.

What do you think? Are you not ready for fall. I’m not saying that I don’t enjoy summer, I just love layering and biking around town without dying of heat stroke…XD

The next two coordinates I think are fine for early fall/late summer..

Shirt:Kiston LA
Hat: Urban O
Dress: Still need, I really want a tank dress, REAL BAD, I heard walmart had them. But Panda and I have a silent protest against them. I only really shop there IF I ABSOLUTELY MUST. (documentaries make you protest stuff) Anyone know where I can find a good one?
Hair: faux bob, I’m channeling Maya Mori here XD

Dress: One-spo (saw this in vivi and immediately feel in LOVE, but how can I buy it??!!) I do adore anything lena fujii puts on but I don’t really consider Vivi to be gal, but after I saw the August issue of Scawaii it gave me second thoughts on vintage inspired gal looks, but I’ll discuss more later.
Shoes: Clogs, need to find some!
Kerchief: perhaps the one I just won from Miruku! Vivienne Westwood XD

These last two coordinates are items that I already have I just need to rock them (or I have rocked them)

Tie Dye Dress: Logan (my mom’s brand)
Denim Vest: Thrifted, think it might be Gap tho..
Gold Boots: Charlotte Russe
Accessories: Owl necklace, wholesale market. Military Pins: WC (I really want some of those too, and Mitsu really sold them to me with her twin coordinate with Tori)

I think the accessories will really make the dress pop, and again, loving those WC pins!

Shirt: H&M
Basket Bag: Vintage
Shoes: New ones from the last post
CanCan: UO
Belt: Mother’s
Locket: HS graduation gift

This coordinate is my take on a nautical/mori/gal look. I actually wore this one on Saturday but I will talk about my weekend in the next post. I don’t want to overload this one!

So what do you guys think? Do you like the drawing coordinates or do you prefer pictures, or do you like both? I think Drawing helps me understand what a coordinate might be missing and helps me accessorize it better. It also helps me stay focus on what I need to get versus buying for the sake of spending money. I’m actually really excited about the baseball tee, from MIIA its bon on my list forever. I have one from UO but it’s getting a little old…I’ll show it to ya, later.

Till then

weekend update + mode coordinate

(Panda setting up for the party, you can see his gto and his pompadour XD)

So Last weekend, was a crazy weekend for most I’m sure. Between BBQs and family dues I’m sure most of us were up to our eyeballs in things to do and people to see.

Saturday: Panda’s familia had a fiesta, an overdue graduation party and town hall fireworks..etc
Sunday: Tailgate thrown by the community church, family, fireworks, soccer, BBQ, line dancing..lols
Monday: Sibling run to Mistuwa.

Between running here and there I did not get much pics, but I was able to try some new coordinates. As like everyone else, I am smitten by the mode look! I snagged this dynamite shoulder shirt from Urban Outfitters, and the shorts are my fave BCBG (that are sadly now 4 sizes TOO BIG, can you get shorts tailored????) These shoes are okay IMO, I feel like my new ones will really take this look over the edge.

Make face:

Doesn’t it look like I’m wearing falsies!! I’m just wearing lash blast fusion, which I love more than any other mascara I have tried. Panda actually bought it for me, which I left in his car along with my cell phone, he brought it back to me on Monday and drew me this little love note.,,which i'll scan and show you later..

(Sunday was family picnic, I didn’t take no pics, and it was a basic coordinate with a rockabilly flair.)

Monday: as stated before I made my way to Mistuwa, I picked up JILLE and MORE, and more had this awesome Gelato Pique eco bag that Is finally MY SIZE it fits 2 magazines, one graphic novel, my make, DS, camera, and water bottle, NO JOKE. And its ADORABLE...It also came with shampoo which I’ll just take with me on the plane…(pics soon)

Here’s my simple coordinate

Dress: Gift
crochet vest: Korean Mall
Cancan: Urban
Gladiators: …I dun remember, macys?

Makey Makey, this is towards the end of the day so, not much, and my hair is complete frizz, guh humid Chicago DX.

Luckily; on Thursday I was able to snag some organic tinted moisterizure + SPF (along with some vegan meals- yumyum) at the Health Food store. It’s fairly reasonably price (about $10) No added extras and fragrance free. Buildable too! My skin loves it and I don’t feel like my face is melting off (HA) I’m sure it will be perfecto for MEXICO..which is in..16 DAYS!! (thank God, mee needs una vacation!) Especially now, i found out yesterday that *I GOT MY APARTMENT* It's in perfect and vintage-y...i prefer classic architecture than an efficient new box..:/

I'll give some info on it without spilling all the beans (i dun wan no stalkin..:'(..heh)

It's a few blocks from the lakefront :D
It has a walk in closet, which is like the size of a small bedroom
It was built in like the 1920s so it has some cool wooden floors and decor...
I gots a balcony XD
Its in walking distance from some of the best shopping in Chicago, and comic book stores (lols)
...and let me clarify i don't mean like "old navy"...I mean like free people store, sweet vintage shops, an indie movie theatre (YES!), Barneys co-op :D
Utilities included :'D

But my lease starts Aug 6 and I get back Aug 3rd...thats cutting it close DX sooo...expect me packing for a good while ;_;...when I'm all done and set up I promise to do a video tour! This is my "first place" so I am very excited, I always dreamed of being all sex in the city with my own place (less sex more city), no crazy roommates (just maybe some crazy neighbors, heard the building is full of actors and up and coming film students) and I'm free from campus housing since this year I'll be a "super senior" and I could not stand to live with another 18 year old...

Anyway, it's time to start my weekend!

btw enter Miruku's giveaway its pretty flippin sweet!!! Good Luck! + 40 followers, wow! I should have a giveaway myself...I already started planning..lets say it will be magical!

born free

man did I get tan or whut! 'xuse the tired face i had been walking for like 6hrs...

New things, new things!!! Even though I should totally be asleep, I must blog before I go to beddy bye! I feel like it has been too long, but i forbade myself to blog until i finished eleanorzine, which I did so GO CHECK IT OUT!!!

My head hurts from formatting, this was by far my hardest issue, I never recieved so much feedback x_x i am literally KO'd which is why I am looking forward to my trip to mexicooooo!!!

Panda's dad invited me to tag along and I was like "OK!!!" its an all inclusive trip at a luxury resort in cancun, I've never really been out of the country either, so I am very excited to see Panda's home country and do a bit of shopping XD, the reason why i said "really" been out is because when i was 9, I went to Tijuana, and came home within the 1hr...so that doesnt count :/..

You can see my counter>>>>on my blog, plus you also see my eurovision counter as well! Even though I know its a ways away my family is taking a trip to London and Paris, well my mom is going to Paris to take some art classes and I decided to tag along and then so did my brother. Then we figured since we were going to Europe might as well go to London too! EE!! I may never want to come back!

So I finally got my passport which means I am TOTALLY broke, I had to get it expedited...so I have to find ways of making extra cash for the trip. Plus I need to have a plumber come to the house so thats only more $ DX....I was thinking of selling new japanese magazines, would any of you be interested in that??

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On another note, I know it's been awhile since I posted a coordinate post, I've been so busy (and not feeling well) and tired to get all fancy but here are some of my good days haha...

dress: urban outfitters hat: dkny shoes: steve madden

shirt: gifted belt: had since high school cardigan: h&m

dress: gifted

dress:gifted hat:urban outfitters blouse:free people

Plus I got some new things (some seen in the latest coordinate)

free people blouse

free people sweater

free people dress (it screamed mexico I had to buy it!!!)

free people blouse/jacket, Panda bought me this one, he spoils me soo XD

cancan hat- urban outfitters

As you can see I LOVE FREE PEOPLE, I'm trying to slowly allow it to take over my entire wardrobe, its so hippy-girlie-urban chic, everything I am and more! And I always fit an 'xs' in free people...so It doesn't make me feel like a fatty DX

Anyway, I really need some sleep, I think I was just wired from working, but now I'm starting to crash so I will see you all in the future!! *YAWN*

ps...READ ELEANOR

Summer start, New Job

Hello All,

I know I disappeared (as always) but I have still been faithful on most of your blogs (to the best of my ability) I bet lots of you are wondering where I been!! Well, I started a new job...!!

I know you're probably thinking "what another job! good grief girl" But I was able to quit all my other jobs and just work this one, like a normal person (haha) It's full time (booo...but I guess its time I finally became an adult..and i likes monies) and it's GRAPHIC DESIGN, I got promoted from being a tour guide to a graphic designer. I know it seems lot an odd correlation, but I showed my boss my portfolio and he was like "go ahead a move into that department" The other job I had working in my school's graphic design lab ended because it was a semester scholarship, working there paid for half my tuition but it's not like a salary based job. I now have money to shop online from Japan and travel!! And I get to wear cute outfits everyday (versus a uniform) which I'll try to remember to post. The place is really relaxed, mostly hipsters, so you know I'm at home (haha)

In fact here are a few of my coordinates. I know the pictures are lame, they were taken in the bathroom....

Wednesday

(im not normally this yellow, but i'm too lazy to color correct)

Denim Shirt: Thrifted

Skirt: An obvious Anna Sui knock off

boots: Charlotte Russe

Today

Top: H&M

High Waisted Pants: Charlotte Russe

Nail color check!

I was inspired by the Cher Spring/Summer Catalog with just the pure yellow

I'm right next to some really cute neighborhoods because my office is on the other side of town, plus I'm only a stones through from wicker park.

So far this is my first week, it's very fun. So far I've been in designing T-shirts and notebook covers. I'm now doing some web design. Here's an example of one of my shirt designs. I know this one will not get chosen by the president because it's probably too cute, but you never know, sometimes you have to sneak stuff in!! XD

This was a good week, tiring but good! And even today since Panda and his dad were next door they brought me lunch from Penny's one of my favorite city haunts (thai food :) ) It's in wicker park, if you are ever in the area and only have like 6 bucks and want a full belly, go to penny's!!

(thanks yelp)

Also, yesterday I was able to get some new make up after work. It was mineral blush and only *drum roll please* $2.79!!! WHHAAAA--YEAAAAH! I got it at this small beauty supply, its made in LA, so I'm happy it's local. (I try to be green..i suppose shipping clothes from asia is not very green..oh well..)

I was debating to get either canmake or NARS, canmake is cheap and NARS is expensive, neither are mineral make up and I have major sensitive skin. Plus I'm not sure if canmake is made for people of my skin tone (lets be honest, yo) but this looks just as great! easy application, blends wonderfully, looks like Nars "organism" and it shows up on camera.

Here's my before...

and after..

I'm no beauty guru nor care to be, but I do love this stuff. I might have to go back and buy the rest. I know sometimes beauty supply stores get overstock items and their products change. I want to try all the colors!!! I agree with Hana too about spending good money on foundation, but for play why spend so much if you end up not liking it or it breaks you out.

Anyway, it's finally the weekend! Do you have any plans? I have none yet, but we'll see...