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Happy Tuesday everyone! How has the second week of 2012 been treating all of you?

Lately I've been super inconsistent with my blog posts, as I'm sure you've noticed. Since my December (aka finals week) hiatus, it's been hard to get back into the flow of regular blogging. I'm disappointed in myself but I promise you that I'm trying to post on a regular basis! Key word: trying. Effort is what counts!

As for this post, these photographs are from last week when I spent my day off in San Francisco. There was a lot of shopping (key finds: a $20 military surplus jacket and an orange streamlined coat), hoards of Mexican food (if you know me, then you will know this is an everyday dietary must), a calming hike through/around the Sutro Baths, and a soothing pot of herbal tea at Samovar Tea Lounge to end the day.  

The below photo is from said hike up/around/through the Sutro Baths. If you live near San Francisco, I would highly suggest checking out this spot! The Sutro Baths was once a massive swimming pool commune (back in the 19th century) which has now been claimed by the ocean and all of its sea life. The baths are such a beautiful site to see; you can trek across the ruins of buildings, plopping yourself on a broken down wall right in front of sea foam splashing up from the Pacific. 

I wish I had gotten more photographs of my outfit that day, but it slipped my mind. These night shots will have to do!

oversized cardigan, vintage. glitter knit, gap. knit infinity scarf, gap. high waisted acid wash jeans, cheap monday. watch, marc by marc jacobs. satchel, dooney&bourke. boots, madewell. 

& here, at long last, are some photographs of my newest steal from Madewell! I had been looking for the perfect boot for ages (okay...more like a few months but still) and had no luck with finding them. After stopping my search, one day I walked into Madewell and sitting right on the sale rack happened to be the perfect pair of chestnut brown boots, gusseted tongue and all. A double marked down item, in stock in my size? I had to have them. 

These boots have yet to fail me, and I've basically been living in them since the purchase two weeks ago. So. Comfy.

now playing: Washed Out, "Amor Fati"

Madder Red

scarf, knit cardi, sheer blouse & glitter top, gap. tri-blend cardi & riding pants, american apparel. pearl earrings, vintage (mothers). rose gold watch, marc by marc jacobs. "black pearl" nailpolish, chanel. wedges, dolce vita.

These past few weeks have been an absolute blast. I've been enjoying my time off of school with outings everyday, as well as catching up on some much needed sleep (it's been forever since I was able to wake up without using an alarm!). Right now I'm soaking in all the relaxation I can, as school starts up again on the 16th. If only my break was longer, I would be able to do even more with the time off, such as a road trip... Thankfully a visit to New York is in the (possible) works, so I'll have that to look forward to during spring break! 

Also, I completely forgot to wish everyone a Happy New Year's in my last post! I hope that your NYE evening celebration plans turned out the way you wished, I know mine did. 

So...resolutions! I've never actually had/held a resolution for a full year, but I plan to change that with 2012. Though most people make tons resolutions revolving around themselves, I've decided to make a resolution that benefits other people. My resolution, which I actually started before 2011 was over, is to donate to charities anytime I am asked in person (as long as it's a charity I am willing to support). It may not seem like much, but the donations definitely add up! Also, with my budget it's all that I can afford. I was contemplating also adding in a mild resolution for myself: toning down the Mexican food consumption. I pondered the thought for a good five seconds, then said "fuck it". I'm a foodie, and I will forever stuff my face with greasy, guacamole goodness.

As far as my current playlist, I've been obsessing over the band Yeasayer (the title of this post is a title of one of my favored songs by them). Their albums have been on repeat in my car and I'm finding that I enjoy their tunes the more I listen to them. If you fancy Indie/Alternative music, then I highly suggest listening to them! 

Off to do some errands/work now, hope all you lovelies have a very special day! xx

Dooney & Desert

scarf, striped top & knit cardigan, gap. tri blend cardi & riding pants, american apparel. desert boots, report. satchel, dooney & bourke. watch, marc by marc jacobs.

My favorite part of this bag is the tassels; the under-side is green suede! 

Finally, a post debuting the stealer of my soul; my lovely new dooney & bourke. This satchel is by far my favorite purse I've ever had (with the lovely Coach my bf bought me trailing right behind).  The inside of the bag is a green suede on top, with a canvas red lining the bottom. Yes, while those may be Christmas colors, this bag will not be left behind in the winter season; I'll be filling this baby with school supplies, sketch materials and everything in between that keeps me going from day to day.

Well, I'm off to spend the day in San Francisco; have a lovely Tuesday everyone!

now playing: Washed Out