Holiday Happenings

Spent Christmas morning on Mt. Tamalpais with the bf & my friend, Ahmed. Taking photographs of the horizon and enjoying the cool winter breeze was such a wonderful way to start the day. Later that evening I indulged in some holiday feasting, which consisted of a huge array of delicious veggie plates. There were endless stories and jokes shared around the table with my family, which is something I always enjoy. I'm not an enthusiastic Christmas celebrator, but spending time with friends and family members is always welcomed. 

So, onto my outfit from this past Sunday!

button up, urban renewal. merino wool sweater, secondhand. cardigan, american apparel. riding pants, american apparel. desert boots, report. clubmasters, ray ban. rose gold watch, marc by marc jacobs.

And now, an overload of photos from Christmas morning! This cliff/mountainside is absolutely beautiful; pictures cannot capture the sheer vastness of the outlook.    

My always beautiful boyfriend, Richard

My boyfriend decided that taking pictures of Ahmed taking pictures of me was a hilarious thing to do. There are about 30 more, and it's safe to say that I look ridiculous in all of them (except this one). 

I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas, & wish that all is well in your lives!

And...break.

My long awaited break is finally here and I'm so glad to be done with Fall semester. I'm almost positive I got a 4.0! Still waiting for two grades to come back but it's looking promising. I slaved over every assignment these past few months, so I've been celebrating a job well done since school got out on Friday. 

I've missed blogging so much, and I've missed my readers (you're awesome, duh). Thankfully, I'll be back to posting every other day from now on! This upcoming semester will be more manageable, since I'm taking all academic classes instead of art/sewing classes. That means more time for the blog and less time spent on homework. 

jacket, vintage. dress, vintage. sweater, h&m. watch, marc by marc jacobs. sunglasses, ray ban. boots, gift.

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!

Rose Gold & Prints

Long time no see! Just a quick post for all of you, as I'm still swamped with finals work. One more week of this chaos and I'll be back to blogging nearly every day. I promise!

First saw these cuffs on Blair's blog, and when they went on sale, I had to have them. While wearing them I was told I looked like Wonder Woman...guess that's what you get when you don't wear uggs and "pink" sweatshirts like everyone else in this area. 

scarf, h&m. shirt, gap. blazer, h&m. trousers, vintage. shoes, vintage. cuffs, nordstroms. nailpolish, Chanel "Black Pearl"

Got a Gift

Sorry for the lack of posts everyone, these few weeks leading up to semester finals have been killing me. After finishing one assignment, there's another, and another, and another. My current work load seems never ending, though by the 23rd, it will all be over. Thank goodness. To top it off nicely, next semester I'll be taking classes at the sister campus which is a lot closer to my house. I'll be saying a sweet goodbye to the stressful commute, insane gas prices and 5am wake up calls. 

As for this post, these are some very late photographs from my birthday excursion in San Francisco. I spent the day with my boyfriend and four of my closest friends; the perfect group of people for a perfect day. We had a lovely time drinking rare teas, wandering around art museums, chowing down on mom and pop diner food and ending the day with an evening celebration at a Mission tequila longue.

As if the time spent with great friends wasn't enough, I also received a handful of extremely thoughtful and generous gifts: Chanel "Black Pearl" nail polish, supple gloves, tickets to see Jean Paul Gaultier's exhibit, a rose gold Marc by Marc Jacobs watch and last but definitely not least, an iPad 2. I'm such a lucky gal.

shirt w/ buttoned shoulders, gap. snakeskin print cardigan, h&m. scarf, gap. pants, zara. shoes, vintage 

Since the weather in SF was quite chilly that day, I had to choose something that worked for both form and function (especially the shoes). The bright colors and excessive jewelry made up for the simplicity of my outfit.

A very pinkish purple photo of my new Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, gifted by the amazing boyfriend.

Shielding my ridiculous face from what would have been a horrible photo. 

All photos taken by my crazy cool friend Ahmed

Gratitude

Here are some snapshots that were taken on Thanksgiving day. These are definitely overdue, though better late than never! My boyfriend and I took a calming (but windy and cold) stroll on the levy behind my grandmothers house while waiting for dinner; her house smelled of turkey and ham, so naturally we decided to get some fresh air. Though I know quite a few vegetarians that enjoy the smell of cooked meat, I am definitely not one of them. I prefer the smell of baked goods and, of course, my mothers signature yams in brown sugar; the aroma is almost better than the rich, delectable taste. It's a close call. 

So...let's get to the food. I wish I had taken pictures, but instead I chowed down immediately after filling my plate with mashed potatoes, salad with apples and walnuts, homemade cranberry sauce, green beans and yams. Even thinking about said feast makes my mouth water. For dessert, we had a homemade lemon merengue and pumpkin pie, with candles on top in celebration of my birthday! Though most people complain about having their birthday during the holiday season, I actually really enjoy it; being able to celebrate my birthday with extended family is such a gift.

Anyways...on to the photos!

The lighting was just perfect for taking photos. The sun was hidden behind clouds most of the day, but right as we walked onto the trail it peaked out and let off a wonderful, warm glow. 

The levy is lined with some of the most beautiful bushes and other foliage, birds hiding inside and all. I tried to photograph some feathered friends, though they all flew away out of fear. Sigh, if only they knew I'm harmless.

sunglasses, ray ban. double breasted cardigan, american apparel. turtleneck, secondhand. sweater, california select (via aa warehouse sale). riding pants, american apparel. shoes, vintage. 

My very first post is actually at this levy and coincidentally, I'm wearing the same pants! If you'd like, you can read it here. 

Feline

infinity scarf & sheer blouse, gap. cardigan(s) & velvet leggings, american apparel. booties, zara.

Always loving the oh so comfy layers autumn is allowing me don; the leaves have been falling even more, and I cannot stress enough that this is my favorite season. If autumn was a person, I would get on one knee with a big ol' ring in a jiffy.

Sorry about the serious lack of posts everyone, this past week (break and all) has been absolutely insane. In the past few days, I've worked a 14 hour shift for the dreadful black friday (it was horrible), celebrated my 20th birthday with friends/the bf at a tequila lounge in the Mission, and wrote a five page essay in a single night. I'm currently running on five hours of sleep, so I've decided to kick back, watch The Devil Wears Prada and cuddle with my pup. This little break is definitely deserved after the paper I demolished last night.

By the way, currently writing this blog post out on my new iPad 2!! My awesome friend Travis gifted it to me as a bday/xmas gift and I could not be happier. I also received some other amazing gifts: a Marc by Marc Jacobs rose gold watch, Chanel black pearl nailpolish, tickets to see Jean Paul Gaultier's iconic show at the De Young in SF and more. I'll be posting in detail about my gifts soon!

I've received so much love from family and friends over the past week, whether it was Thanksgiving dinner or day trips to San Francisco. So thankful for the support those close to me offer daily; the little time I spend with them makes my hectic schedule worth it.

I hope all of you are doing well and as always, thank you for reading! xox

**ps: read my latest interview with BANGSTYLE here!**

Streetstyle Inspiration

all images via Jak & Jil, Stockholm Streetstyle and 5 inch and up

A quick bit of streetstyle inspiration to start up your morning. Loving patterns on patterns, layered knits, bright accessories, quirky sunglasses (always) and throwing a coat over your shoulders. So chic.

Warehouse Sale

A handful of long overdue photographs of the AA warehouse sale I went to the other week. Found some absolutely amazing deals, the best being a pair of apricot trousers for $20 and lace stirrup leggings for $18. AA is known for their bright basics, though they also have some phenomenal staple items. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find any chiffon skirts (as if owning two isn't enough) though the prices of everything else made up for it!

A photograph I shot right before entering the warehouse; the least fearful seagull I've ever met. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! xx 

♥