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!

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. 

We Can Do It!

Me, dressed up as Rosie the Riveter for Halloween. See those guns? Yeah, they're huge; I lift weights on the daily.

My costume was a standard outfit I threw together with clothing I already had. All I did was add in a screwdriver, and I was ready to celebrate! 

scarf worn as headband, vintage. denim romper, secondhand. opaque tights, american apparel. sneakers, vans low-pro. lipstick, ysl rogue volupte in red muse. nails, opi.

Happy belated Halloween! I didn't do much at all to celebrate the holiday (there isn't much to do if you're under 21 *sobs*), though I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with friends. My evening consisted of wandering around Chestnut Street in SF, munching on a delicious veggie burger and girl talk with the ladies & effeminate man friends. I was finally able to see the people I've been missing, which was definitely the highlight of my night. 

What did you do for Halloween? I hope it was splendid!

A Quick Taste

A little preview of my Halloween costume. Above are some instagram'ed photos from yesterday, the first taken at work and the second being my actual costume. Dress code prevented me from decking myself out in a denim tuxedo and all black low pro's, so instead I opted for my orange accordion pleated maxi skirt & a black blouse, along with the bat on my cheek. It may look like a sticker, but I drew it on myself! I used liquid liner & nars pencil eyeshadow to fill it in. Hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween; I wish I could post all of my photos, but I'll be doing that tomorrow! For now I need to focus on an art gallery analysis paper for my art history class.