i'm love tornado struck. i don't know what to do.

Today marked the debut of this coat. It had been sitting in my closet, still with tags, since February 2007. What a shame! Seriously!

At work, I got so many compliments on this coat, that I didn't bother taking it off.

It's oh so retro!


That's okay. I felt a bit overdressed in this black sheath anyway.


coat: Proenza Schouler for Target.....dress: H&M
tights: Kohls.....Steve Madden shoes: DSW

Detail shot of the coat.
I quite like the white piping between the fabric and the lining.

And why not? A close-up of me the dress collar.

broken people get recycled

sweater: H&M.....secret tanktop: H&M.....Liz Claiborne pants: Marshalls
knee-highs: Target.....shoes: Aerosoles

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Latest pop addiction: Katie Melua - "The Flood"

This song is just really random, and that's why I'm hooked.

I can't wait for her new album to come out.

it's an automatic rainy day when i see you

sweater: Nordstrom.....secret tanktop: H&M.....skirt: Ross
tights: Kohls.....shoes: DSW

The hives have cleared up on my legs, but, because of the foul weather lately, I'm still wearing tights. It rained like crazy today.

There will be more pics of me standing next to this bookshelf because it's new and because I just think it's grand. It's the "Billy" shelf from Ikea.

stilettos and broken bottles. i'm spinning around in circles.

Calvin Klein Jeans sweater: Macy's.....Liz Claiborne skirt: Ross
tights: Kohls.....Hush Puppies shoes: DSW

One of the few skirts in my possession that isn't solid black.

I am such the bargain shopper. The sweater was on sale at Macy's. The skirt was scored for $7.00 at Ross. The shoes were in the clearance section at DSW. And I can't say enough about Kohls whenever tights are marked down.

El Centro De Mi Corazón

My shoes are on the left. Maria's are on the right. Ruffles, baby!

black flats: DSW.....raspberry flats: Payless
Photo taken after eating a late-night dinner, May 15.

Saturday, May 15, Maria and I went to see Chayanne at the HP Pavilion, aka The Shark Tank. There were no openers, it was just Chayanne for two hours straight. Even though I didn't understand a single word of Spanish, I enjoyed it! Wait, I lied. I understood "corazón," "amor" y "tu." It was Maria's suggestion for us to go this show, and I'm so happy we did.

Chayanne is a beautiful, beautiful man. And, ugh, I forgot to bring my camera to the show. I kinda heard of him by accident, before Maria lent me a Chayanne cd. He wrote and sang the theme song to my current fave telenovela, Corazón Salvaje.

Maria and I wore comfy shoes, and we were the most covered up chicas in attendance. And no joke, I was probably the only Asian at the concert.

My fave Chayanne songs:

"Me Enamoré De Ti" - the theme song to Corazón Salvaje


"Torero"



"Provócame"

when there's nothing to lose, you got to call your own plays.

Roxy hoody: PacSun.....secret tanktop: Kohls.....jeans: Steve & Barry's
socks: Target.....Etnies sneakers: PacSun

I can put your pieces back together, while I take the rest of you apart.

sweater: Loehmann's.....dress: JC Penney
tights: Loehmann's.....Steve Madden shoes: DSW

The top half of this dress may never see the light of day because it's a few inches too loose on top. Or I'm just too flat-chested for it. Or something. That's fine by me. I only spent $14 on this clearance-rack dress, and I liked it only because of the hot pink and white flowers. So, I guess that makes this dress a "faux-skirt"?

behind the light, a shadow falls

sweater dress: Kohls.....slip: Target
tights: Loehmann's.....shoes: Wal-Mart

sweater: Nordstrom

It's spring, yet why am I wearing a baggy black sweater over a black sweater dress and black tights? Because spring has been funky here. Plus, my legs just needed to be covered up. I truly am relieved that the hives are clearing up, though.

I almost wore black shoes today. Almost. But I decided to rock this outfit with red shoes.

you turned my world around when you burned this disco down

sweater: Target.....secret tanktop: Wal-Mart.....skirt: Ross
socks: Target.....boots: Avenue
scarf: American Apparel

Go Sharks!

torero poner el alma en el ruedo

Savina nail colour in "Marine Life." Purchased at Nordstrom Rack.

Go Sharks!

everything's coming up roses for me and for you.

top: Marshalls.....black t-shirt: Marshalls.....jeans: Charlotte Russe
knee-highs: Target.....Steve Madden shoes: DSW

Love these roses.

i'll get inside your groove 'cause i'm on fire, fire, fire.

Today, I got tired of pants and decided to wear something cute. Hives be damned.

sweater: Nordstrom Rack......American Apparel tanktop: Marshalls
dress: Bitten by SJP, Steve & Barry's
socks: Target.....boots: Avenue

I recently bought this red tanktop just to wear under this strapless dress. And I'm truly psyched that this dress fits again. I wore this dress two times in 2008, and then came the weight gain.

The bow is a nice touch.

hold out your heart and, on it, let the sun shine down.

sweater: Target.....t-shirt: Marshalls.....slacks: Marshalls
belt: Target.....mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

I've been alternating between black slacks and grey slacks so far this week. Tomorrow, I think I'll wear something different. Maybe.

wash the angels from your hair, won't need them anymore.

coat: Gap.....scarf: H&M
sweater: Target.....secret tanktop: Mervyn's.....slacks: Marshalls
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Payless

The last time I wore this coat was a few years ago. And back then, I was barely able to button it up. This time around, the coat is a little loose. Rock on.

i dream of simple things i can believe in.

top: Liberty of London for Target.....secret tanktop: Wal-Mart.....slacks: Marshalls
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles
leather jacket: Wilson's Leather, gift from Brian's mom

I love this top, but, next time, I'm going to pair it with a pair of cigarette pants and maybe a belt. Oh great, another excuse to go clothes-shopping. ;)

and you can't keep dragging that dead weight around.

What I wore around the house:



What I'm wearing under an oversized Sharks jersey:

These shoes are just more comfortable for
walking to The Shark Tank.

sweater: Old Navy.....t-shirt: Gap.....jeans: Charlotte Russe
socks: Target
boots: Avenue
sneakers: PacSun
headband: CVS pharmacy

Go Sharks!

you know you can't keep letting it get you down.

sweater: Loehmann's.....secret tanktop: H&M.....slacks: Marshall's
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles
scarf: H&M

Today is the third day in a row I've worn pants. Why? To hide my legs. I have a case of hives on my lower legs, and it's only on my lower legs. They're not on my feet, and they're not any higher than my knees. And the hives are mostly on my shins. Randomness, I tell you!

The spotlight's on. You creep into it.

sweater: H&M.....tanktop: H&M.....slacks: Marshall's
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Aerosoles

(Go Sharks!)

I had put myself on a no-clothes shopping ban, but I had to lift the embargo when I realised the one pair of slacks I own is now wayy too baggy on me. Maria even pointed out that my Wal-Mart pants were dragging on the ground. So, yesterday, after work, I made a quick trip to Marshall's, and the world was a better place.

Oh, by the way. Has anybody seen where my chest disappeared off to?

I don't believe I'd love somebody just to pass the time.

sweater: Target.....dress: Target.....tanktop: Nordstrom Rack
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Payless

Go Sharks!

tune into the sound of my underground.

dress: Ross.....belt: Target
mini-socks: Payless.....shoes: Payless

A belt on this sack of a dress highlights my waist.

let it drop, make it rock. baby, i'm your boombox.

hoody: PacSun.....secret tanktop: Nordstrom Rack.....denim leggings: JC Penney
socks: Target.....boots: Bakers Shoes

Go Sharks!

I knew a boy. He came from the sea.

sweater: Old Navy.....tanktop: H&M.....jeans: Steve & Barry's
socks: Target.....shoes: PacSun
scarf: H&M

A baggy comfy outfit for the weekend.