chocolate laced: abstract

What I'm Wearing
Necklace: Macy's (my sister's closet)
Bracelets: Friendship bracelets from my besties! (Desiree & Devon)
Cream Shirt: Gap thrifted ($3)
Denim Moto Jacket: Tobi ($30)
Multicolored Harem Pants: Jane Norman ($19)

On the day I wore this outfit, I received VIP treatment from a Very Important Person. This VIP surprised me after work and saved me from imminent starvation with Chipotle (if you only understood how much I adore Chipotle, you would realize how HUGE of a deal that was) and a mini Chocolate Laced shoot, which I totally wasn't expecting (as you can tell in the last picture of me trying, and failing, to rub the blushing off of my cheeks.

Now, these aren't the best pictures I've taken for my blog, but the VIP that took them made them probably the most meaningful, so thank you VIP. You are, indeed, a Very Important Person.

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Friday, May 24, 2013 No comments

What I'm Wearing
Earrings: ALDO
Necklace & Bracelet: F21
White Tank: Charlotte Russe ($10)
Multicolored Harem Pants: Jane Norman ($19)
Brown Penny Loafers: H&M

We all have those items in out closets that steal all the words from our friends' vocabulary (and sometimes our own, too!) and leave them at a loss... these pants definitely qualify. I did get quite a few "those pants though..." comments. I thought the same when I saw them. It was love at first sight!

They're a bit big in the waist, but my little circle brooch fixed that right up and added a cute embellishment to the outfit, too. Oh, yeah baby.

Now, I kept mentioning a surprise and I'm finally ready to reveal it to you! After working super, super hard over the summer, I decided to invest in something that I would love and cherish for the rest of my life! Ha! Drumroll please...

I got a new camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i (at an amazing price)!

It took me a while to finally take it out the packaging, but I'm ready to take on the world! One outfit post and street style feature at a time. In the next two months I want to be able to get another lens, but I'm definitely content with where I am now! I'm super excited for future posts!

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Friday, September 14, 2012 No comments

What I'm Wearing
Earrings: Icing ($2)
Tan Tribal Top: Forever 21 (my sister's closet)
Abstract Print Pants: H&M ($7)
Leopard Loafers: Steve Madden (my other sister's closet)

So, all my friends made fun of the fact that on Wednesday, the hottest day of the week, I chose to wear pants. Of course, my sublty argumentative nature led me to rebuttle:
1. The pants were very loose fitting and far from my body in the areas that it needed to be. They didn't make me uncomfortable at all!
2. I actually felt a bit of relief in the pants because they blocked my skin from direct sunlight, so I was cooler than people showing skin!
3. It was hot! And no matter what I wore, I'd still be just as hot.... checkmate. :)

I took another stab at mixing prints and, this time, I added these leaopard loafers that belong to my sister. I figured it would go because it's the same color scheme as my top and almost the same pattern as my bottoms, plus, it adds the jungle effect it my outfit (along with the crazy wilderness behind me!)

Hope you're all staying cool! What's your favorite thing to wear in the summer sun?

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Saturday, June 23, 2012 1 comments

What I'm Wearing
Geometric Patterned Blazer: eBay ($1 + $6 shipping)
White Tank: H&M ($4)
Cobalt Blue Exposed Zipper Bodycon Skirt: H&M ($10)
Oxford-Style Flats: Kimichi Blue (eBay $10)

I love, love, love this blazer with all my heart! I was a little skeptical to purchase it because it's a petite 12, but I think it fits me just the way I want it to! I love how bright the colors are and how bold the pattern is! This blazer has inspired my spring/summer go-to style of brights and blazers. Of course, if and when it gets too warm, I'll lay off of the blazers and spice my outfits up with heart warming and eye catching colors and prints!

As you can see, my pictures have a special guest: my phone. Yes, I was indeed chatting up a storm with one of my best friends as I was taking these photos. A couple of them actually have me in mid conversation!

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 No comments

What I'm Wearing
Spike Drop Earrings: F21 ($2)
Gold Leaf Clamp Bracelet: ASOS
Rings: F21 & my mom's collection
Assorted Bangles: F21 & ALDO
Colorful Striped Blazer: eBay ($1 + $3 shipping)
Leopard/Cheetah Print Tank: River Island ($11)
Black Trouser Leggings: H&M ($19)
Black Suede Booties: Bakers (from my sister's closet. now a gift ^_^)

This leopard/cheetah (I can't tell the difference) print top--along with 3 other items--marks my first purchase from River Island and I think I found a new love! I perused through the sale section and found 4 items I couldn't live without! (All within my price range too!) This top was one and I'm sure you can tell why I love it so much! Leopard and cheetah print is very popular but usually the first thing that comes to mind is the spots/skin as the print. This top uses the actual animal is the print. How lovely!

I bought this blazer from eBay back in August and this is my first time wearing it out. I had to rip out the shoulder pads because they created a harsh boxy silhouette, one that I liked, but couldn't pull off since my bottom half isn't the curviest. Without the shoulder pads, the blazer is definitely a more relaxed fit, with a hint of shoulder structure. Love!

Plus: I got my first pink heart on Lookbook with this outfit! Yay! :D

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Saturday, April 14, 2012 No comments

It feels like it's been so long since the last EBEW challenge, but I've been anticipating this one like no other! You wouldn't believe it, but I used to dislike obnoxiously colored pants with a fiery passion! What changed? I stopped looking at the people that wore them wrong! Trust me... it IS, in fact, possible to wear colored pants wrong. The first time I was exposed to someone wearing colored pants, she paired her hot pink jeans with a white studded rainbow belt, an ill-fitting neon tee (tucked in), matching hair extensions, and Nike Air Max sneakers. Not the greatest inspiration. Here's how I wore my bright yellow pants!

Another interesting fact: Two weeks ago, I had only two pairs of colored pants and they were both purple. Now I have two red, two purple, and one yellow! I don't include cargo, khaki pants or any neutral colored pants in the "colored pants" category. To me, colored pants are unconventional colors: red, pink, electric blue, yellow, etc.

What I'm Wearing
Colorblock Hoop Earrings: Forever 21 ($5)(buy)
White Oversize Cardigan: Old Navy (thrifted $6)
Abstract Coral Tank: thrifted (free gift)
White Leather Braided Belt: (eBay 5 for $10; $2 ea)
Yellow Pants: Forever 21 (eBay $10)
Coral TOMS: my sister's closet
Friendship Bracelets: ALDO (5 for $12)
TOTAL: $35

I feel so bright today but it's within reason. We're expecting 82 degrees of loveliness and being so bright is the only way to stand out. Can't let the sun steal all my shine. :) I can't wait until I own hot pink or kelly green tailored pants! With the perfect pair of chunky heels, I think I could rule the world with that outfit! I'm excited to see how everyone else rocked this challenge!