this one goes out to the one i love. fire.

This is how I looked on Dec. 21:

cardigan: Nordstrom Rack.....dress: KensieGirl

tights: Walmart.....boots: Payless

Whitney and Rhasan threw an end of the world party, which they named "It's the end of the world as we know it, and I look fine." I didn't know the story behind the title of the party, but, of course, it reminded me of the R.E.M. song, "It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)." I was a huge fan of R.E.M. back in the 90s.  

With R.E.M. in mind, I dressed up in a 90s-inspired outfit. If the world was going to end, I wanted to be dressed comfortably in the era I truly loved.

This was the second 90s outfit I've worn this year. Both times were for parties. I will never get tired of a floral dress worn with tights and combat boots. I feel I've finally found a style I'm super comfortable in, besides the jeans and hoodies.

it's the most wonderful time of the year!

This is how I looked on Dec 15:

cardigan: Modcloth.....turtleneck: Target.....jeans: Forever 21

scarf: American Apparel.....boots: Payless

Yes, I wore a cardigan with bows all over. I was in a festive mood. The fit is off because I bought this a year ago when I was kinda larger. Sadly, I never wore it until Dec 15.

Check out the details.

purple on purple action

This is how I looked on Dec. 14:

sweater: Target......top: Marshalls.....jeans: Forever 21

boots: Aerosoles.....scarf: American Apparel

That night, I had ice cream for dinner at Treatbot Factory. I had two scoops of peppermint bark and one scoop of avocado but not together. Soooo good!

"Merry Xmas," says your text message

This is how I looked on Dec. 14:

sweater: Anthropologie......tanktop: Mervyn's.....jeans: Forever 21

boots: Madden Girl

Brian and I went to the SJ Downtown Residents Association holiday party at a really swank night club. They brought in several nearby restaurants for the catering, and, yes, I indulged. Lemongrass chicken from 19 Market, a Vietnamese restaurant. Crepes from CreParis. Cheese empanadas from Mezcal. Fried rice from On a Roll, another Vietnamese restaurant. Sooo delicious!

After the party, we headed on over to our second-fave bar at Grill on the Alley. We were in the mood for chocolate souffles. Sadly, they took that dessert off the menu. I had key lime pie instead. Brian had strawberry shortcake. Nothing can compare to that chocolate souffle, but those desserts definitely hit the spot.

I also celebrated a non-scale victory (NSV) that night. I was able to zip up these boots over my jeans. 

My good pal Becca wore this style boots when we saw The Raveonettes in Feb. 2011, and they looked so good on her. After some hemming and hawing, I bought these boots online. Sadly, I could barely zip them up halfway my big calves. So, I hid them away under my bed in shame.

I am so glad I did not give up on these boots!

she floats like a swan, grace on the water

This is how I looked on Dec. 9:

jacket: Anthropologie, gift from Emily.....dress: JC Penney.....cardigan: Nordstrom Rack

tights: Kohls.....boots: Madden Girl

Becca and I went to the SJ Ballet production of 'The Nutcracker.' 

It was a magical experience.

we've got stars directing our fate

This is how I looked on Thanksgiving, Nov. 22:

cardigan: Papaya......tank top: H&M......jeans: DKNY Jeans, thrifted at Savers

shoes: PacSun, gift from my brother

I knew there was no point in wearing my usual skinny jeans on Thanksgiving, so I sported these bootcut jeans instead.

Brian and I brought a prime rib roast to my family's place as our contribution to the huge Thanksgiving dinner. My sister made the sides and dessert. Uhm, yes, Paula Deen's pumpkin gooey butter cake is the best holiday dessert ever.

the sun always shines on tv

This is how I looked on Nov. 19:

coat: Charlotte Russe.....sweater: Calvin Klein Jeans, .....jeans: Forever21

handbag: Dooney & Bourke.....boots: Rocket Dog, Macy's

I threw on this quick outfit after work for a date with Brian. We ate at our fave spot downtown, Firehouse No. 1.

the lights are on, but everyone's gone

As I looked through my flickr photostream, I spotted two photos I neglected to post on this blog.

Better late than never, here's how I looked on June 8, 2012:

scarf: American Apparel, gift from Alannah.....hoody: Old Navy.....top:(can't remember)

skirt: Target.....Converse shoes: gift from my brother

I changed into this outfit after work. I watched Snow White & The Huntsman. I couldn't care less about Kristen Stewart as Snow White. It was all about Charlize Theron as the Queen. She was FIERCE.

That reminds me. I am so adding the special edition dvd of that movie to my Amazon wishlist.

i was once your diamond

This is how I looked on Nov. 17:

leather jacket: gift from Brian's mom.....hoody: PacSun, gift from my brother

turtleneck: Target.....jeans: J. Crew, thrifted at Savers

handbag: Dooney & Bourke.....boots: Payless

I went to SF on a mission: to see the new Keira Knightley movie Anna Karenina at the AMC Metreon. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. There were beautiful visuals and the story was told in a very interesting manner. But, wait, who am I kidding? I watched this for Keira. I can watch her in anything. I was too impatient to wait for the Nov. 30 nationwide release, so I hopped on Caltrain to watch it at the one theatre in the Bay Area that was showing it Nov. 16.

After the movie, I stopped at the Forever21 Mega Store on Stockton and Market to buy a pair of tacky leggings. For late lunch, I made my way to Burger Bar at Macy's Union Square. I love Burger Bar.

emotion is a virtue. for you, it is the one fatal flaw.

This is how I looked on Nov. 15, 2012:

pullover: Forever21, gift from Kim.....top: Walmart.....jeans: Forever21

boots: Payless.....coat: H&M

I love this wool coat even though it is way too big. I bought it back in February on super-clearance, and I just can't part ways with it. Well, it does come in handy wearing it over my work suits.

I met up with Becca in SF to see Susanna Hoffs at Red Devil Lounge on Polk St. 

Susanna Hoffs is amazing.

love was surely made for fools like me

This is how I looked on Nov. 7, 2012:

jacket: Wilson's Leather.....cardigan: Nordstrom Rack.....top: Walmart

jeans: Forever 21.....socks: Target.....boots: Avenue

The fog earlier called for a jacket. So, I got out my trusty leather jacket. 

It's my only leather jacket.

say my name and every colour illuminates

This is how I looked the night of Nov. 4, 2012:

cardigan: Nordstrom Rack.....top: Target

skirt: Odille (Anthropologie), thrifted

boots: Aerosoles

In the previous post, I mentioned Savers in San Jose. At this same location, I scored this Anthro brand skirt for $4.99. I was looking for a black skirt with a little bit of a twist, and this textured cotton skirt fit the bill.

Anyway, this is what I wore to dinner at our favourite Sunday night spot, Firehouse No. 1 in San Pedro Square.

just keep the following the heartlines on your hand

This is how I looked on Nov. 4, 2012:

cardigan: Nordstrom Rack.....top: Target

skirt: Nanette Lepore, Crossroads Trading Co.

shoes: Seychelles, thrifted

I posted before that I was scouring thriftstores. 

Well, there is one store in particular that I love going to: Savers in San Jose. 

That is where I scored a pair of Seychelles heels for $7.99. Ridiculous.

A store that I should definitely frequent is Crossroads Trading Co., also in San Jose. 

That is where I scored this Nanette Lepore silk skirt for 16 bucks. Again, ridiculous.

I dressed up for a special occasion. My niece's music school had a recital. She did such a great job playing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on piano. :)

please, please, tell me now. is there something i should know?

This is how I looked on Nov. 3, 2012:

hoody: gift from Kim.....jeans: Forever 21.....turtleneck: Target

socks: ?.....boots: Bakers Shoes

This green hoody was given to me in 2011. My friend Kim was pretty sure that it would suit me well, even though at the time I couldn't fit into it. Being the hoody hoarder that I am, I kept it and waited and waited and......waited. It now fits.

Sunday, I'll be wearing an outfit that does not consist of a hoody and jeans tucked into boots.

this fix is more important than you are

This is how I looked the night of Oct. 31, 2012:

hoody: PacSun, gift from Mom.....jeans: J. Crew, thrifted.....hidden tank top: H&M

socks: Target.....boots: Avenue

The best part about losing weight is shopping my closet. I've awakened my addiction to hooded sweatshirts because I can now fit into the ones I already own.

Because I'm being very cautious and kinda pessimistic, I haven't really entertained the thought of buying a whole new wardrobe. It could also be because I'm a cheapskate who'd rather scour thriftstores.

take the L out of lover, and it's over.

This is how I looked on Oct. 28, 2012:

hoody: Roots.....top: DKNY Jeans, Macys.....denim leggings: JC Penney

socks: Target.....boots: Bakers Shoes Online

I wore jeans tucked into boots all weekend long.

you can't stop my heart from turning inside out.

This is how I looked on Oct. 27, 2012:

hoody: Hot Topic.....pullover: H&M.....jeans: J. Crew, thrifted

socks: Target.....boots: Avenue

I really love jeans tucked into boots.

my reflection, dirty mirror

This is how I looked on Oct. 26, 2012:

green brocade coat: Anthropologie, gift from Emily.....sweater: Nordstrom Rack.....top: Marshalls

black coat: Gap Outlet.....denim leggings: JC Penney.....scarf: H&M

flats: Sam Edelman, gift from Whitney.....boots: Charlotte Russe

It's Breast Cancer Awareness month. The company I work for let us wear jeans and pink to the office. I wore my coral cardi because that's how I roll. The bejeweled flats are so lovely.

It was very cold this morning, so I got to wear this green beauty for the first time today.

I wore my trusty black Gap coat for happy hour at Firehouse No. 1. And why not? Teal boots.

bring on the dancing horses, headless and alone

This is how I looked on 10-22-12:

blazer: H&M.....sweater: Target, gift from Rachel.....skirt: Banana Republic, thrifted

tights: Walmart.....shoes: Payless

grey suits

On June 24, I celebrated my 20-pound weight loss by treating myself to suits from Macy's. I was tired of wearing suits that had basically become potato sacks.

Both suits are Tahari by Arthur S. Levine, size 8P.

'cause they don't know about us, and they've never heard of love

June 7 - Brian and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary by having dinner at our favourite spot The Grill On The Alley in downtown San Jose.

This is how I looked:

sweater: H&M.....shirt: Gap.....skirt: Target

shoes: Steve Madden Girl, DSW.....handbag: Dooney & Bourke

And, oh! We sure did feast!

 

Perfect Pear and Blood Orange martinis

  

ahi tuna tartare

 

Brian had filet mignon topped with foie gras. 

I had braised short ribs.

 

We each had a chocolate souffle.

covergirl, put the bass in your walk

Brian and I went to a wedding on June 3rd.

The beautiful couple, Rhasan and Whitney.

blazer: H&M.....dress: I Heart Ronson, JC Penney

pantyhose.....flats: Steve Madden Girl, DSW

handbag: Dooney & Bourke
necklace: Tiffany & Co. 

The favours were hand-made pinwheels by Whitney.

my uniform

When I'm not working, one can find me in a baggy sweater, a random top, jeans, and sneakers.

This is how I looked on May 13.

sweater: Nordstrom.....top: hand-me-down from Rachel.....Levi's jeans: Kohls

socks: Target.....Chuck Taylors: Foot Locker

i want to spend my lifetime loving you

So far, Big Kahuna tempranillo is my Cheap-o Red Wine of the Year. It is $1.99 at Fresh & Easy. It goes down really smoothly. It is a robust wine because it comes from Spain. Most importantly, it does not taste cheap.

I also like the blue surfboard label and twisty cap. I am just that shallow.

come on now and give me some fire.

March 30 - I got to attend the San Jose Fire Department badge-pinning ceremony. It was held at the historic Hayes Mansion. 

I am so proud of my husband. <3

dress: Olsenboye at JC Penney.....sweater: H&M

tights: Kohls.....shoes: Steve Madden, DSW

handbag: Dooney & Bourke