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.

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.

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.

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.

teal boots, again

I wore my teal boots to a Sharks game. Even though they are a snug fit, I was able to walk comfortably in them.

This is how I looked on March 22.

I think I'm wearing a shirt and a skirt under the coat.

tights: Walmart

coat: H&M.....scarf: H&M

gloves: Walmart.....boots: Charlotte Russe Online

handbag: Dooney & Bourke.....car keys

teal boots

Feb 10, 2012 - My coworker took a photo of me on Instagram the day my teal boots arrived at work.

teal coat: Target....work suit: Marshalls.....teal boots: Charlotte Russe Online

boy, your boots can leave a mess

Friday, Dec. 16 - I met up with Rachel, Jaimie, and Kelly to see Tori Amos at The Paramount in Oakland. We had front row, balcony tickets on the cheap.

By a landslide, the highlight of the night was the hanging out we did before the show. We had really strong drinks at a bar several blocks down from the theatre.

This is how I looked that night:


sweater: H&M.....dress: Forever21.....denim leggings: JC Penney
socks: Target.....boots: Macys.com
circle scarf: American Apparel, gift from Alannah
teal wool coat: Target
facial expression: that tired "just got off work" look

My fave shots from the show:

with the blessing comes the worry

Nov. 19 - I randomly put on a tie while sorting through boxes of stuff. The tie was in one of the boxes.

This is how I looked with that tie:


sweater: JC Penney.....t-shirt: Worcester Sharks store.....skirt: NY & Company
leggings: Target.....socks: Target.....boots: Avenue
tie: Brian

The Worcester Sharks are an American Hockey League (AHL) team. They are affiliated with the San Jose Sharks. Brian and I checked out their store at DCU Center back in 2009. One of these days, we'll go to one of their games. Any hockey is good hockey.

and the sky was made of amethyst.

This is how I looked on Sunday, May 29:



sweater: Old Navy.....t-shirt: San Jose Sharks store
denim leggings: JC Penney.....socks: Target.....boots: Avenue

I wore this outfit to two movies, Bridesmaids and Thor.