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.