Nails and Sandwiches

Forever 21 cardigan and ankle boots | RVCA shorts | OPI  nail polish in Light My Sapphire and Looks Like Rain, Dear

After seeing Mendocino Farms topping the Yelp list on numerous occasions, the stars must have aligned and provided the perfect opportunity. They're only open on the weekdays (downtown locations), during a small window around lunch time, which makes it kinda impossible to go. Parking is a whole other story. The sandwiches were sure delish and the tomato soup just hit the spot. I needed a new cardigan/sweater, more for warmth than anything else, which would be easy to just throw on for school. While this particular sweater wasn't exactly what I had in mind, it actually worked out perfectly in hindsight.

Also, the photo of my nails were taken a few days post polish... so please excuse the not-so-perfect edges. My bf saw them and immediately said they looked like tuxedos. That led to other ideas that I might do later. This nail design is one of the simplest ones to do and can add a punch with using very contrasting and bright colors. Simply paint diagonally one edge, and then the other. Also, a hint for removing extremely stubborn glitter nail polish (like the Looks Like Rain, Dear): take cotton pads and wet them with nail polish remover. Then, cover (wrap) your nails with the cotton pad for about 30 seconds... that should loosen up the nail polish enough to easily remove!

New York Revisited

Forever 21 skirt | Zara top | Calvin Klein bag

I was fortunate to have arrived in NYC while the weather unusually warmed to 60 degrees after a below 15 degree wind chill just a few nights before. Because it was such a short trip, taking any photos semi-completely  slipped my mind. But I made sure to capture a classic NYC alley and the view from the plane after dark. A few things I accomplished: had the Lady M crepe cake in strawberry flavor, brunch at Clinton Street after a two hour wait, and making it through the crowds to Uniqlo to stock my jean collection.

Jamba Juice for $1

I've never been a huge juice/smoothie person, until I met my bf who is a total Jamba Juice freak. While I still don't fancy going out of my way to get some, unless it's an unusual craving for the white gummy flavor (bf knows all the secret flavors)...Anyway, I decided I'd share the wealth with Jamba coupons, valid until the 19th!

Newspaper Wall

Ellison dress, cardigan | Esley shorts, tank | Urban Outfitters heels

Art project of the day: creating a newspaper wall. I don't want to start school.
Excitement of the week: leaving for NY early tomorrow morning! Time to bundle up.
I will be staying at the Magnificent Sisters Suite by the Hudson, where I hope to be served breakfast in bed...
Oh yea, Happy Birthday to my biggest support... love you!

Hello 2012

Line&Dot top

Happy New Year! I am currently enjoying the unbelievably gorgeous weather we are experiencing here in southern California. It is expected to get even warmer by tomorrow and the day after. 82degrees! Thus far, this meant eating ice cream on a daily basis, hiking, and biking from Venice to Santa Monica while staring at sunbathers in disbelief. It's brought my excitement level down a notch for going to New York this weekend. Consequently, I had to take a photo of the gorgeous sunset lit skies of downtown Los Angeles... I got this printed silk top from the Line&Dot sample sale in addition to a few other tops I got for my sisters and myself. (Line&Dot can also be found at Indiebrand.com) It has zippered and ruched sleeves with just the right amount of loose-ness to give a flattering shape. Appropriate to wear sans jackets/sweaters due to the weather we're having. I sound like an old woman in London with all the talk about the weather...

Sample Sale - Line & Dot

If you happen to be looking for a few items to spice up your wardrobe, this sample sale was made available for you. I wouldn't suggest it for a last minute New Year's Eve party dress, but more for chic, sophisticated, and fun looks that you can wear out for a nice dinner. The prices are amazing for what you'll be getting. Don't miss it.

Also, don't be discouraged from going due to its location in Vernon, it's right near downtown la, with tons of lunch and dinner places in near proximity. 

Teal My Green

Madewell top | JBrand shorts | Jessica Simpson ankle boots | UO coat

Stumbled across Sweeney Todd's Barbershop? So fitting considering Jersey Girl has been playing nonstop on tv... I've never watched Sweeney Todd but maybe that's an idea for sitting at home with my sisters and a cup of hot chocolate this winter break. While the sun happens to be brightly shining on my face, I've had difficulty trying to avoid the cold. I pulled out this coat my sister discarded at home and was able to manage. An odd color, but odd enough that I feel it'll go with anything. NY in early January is bringing a bit of apprehension.. I'm not well-versed in dressing for extremely cold temperatures. I will be coordinating a photo shoot tomorrow in Marina Del Rey for a client's spring/summer line. Hopefully it's sunny and we can totally fake a fun-in-the-sun look while the model is covered in goosebumps. 4 days 'till my sisters come home~