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!

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.

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.

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

'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.

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

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

leave them hanging on the line, calling gloria

I love karaoke.

One of the adults-only events on the Disney Cruise that I thoroughly enjoy is Karaoke Night.

Here I am, singing Laura Branigan's "Gloria." Loooooove that song!

hoody: Old Navy.....dress: Target.....shorts (not seen): cut-up leggings

mini-socks: Walmart.....black Chucks: Foot Locker

On the veranda of our suite.

Nothing beats the suite life.

sweater: H&M.....dress: Tulle.....leggings: Target

mini-socks: Walmart.....black Chucks: Foot Locker

crossbody: Dooney & Bourke

vacation time to get away

Another Disney Cruise post. Of course!

The first two Disney Cruises, Brian and I were on the Disney Magic. This time, we got to be on the Disney Wonder.

What I looked forward to a lot on this cruise was taking a photo next to the Ariel statue.

hat: Eugenia Kim for Target

sweater: H&M.....tanktop: Gap.....shorts: Target

flip-flops: giftshop at The Mirage in Vegas

One of the ports of call was Puerto Vallarta.

Here I am with my super-lovely niece.

I'm 5'2", and my 9-yr old niece is tall for her age. Just thought I'd share that.

top: Ross.....shorts: Target.....
mini-socks: Walmart.....teal Chucks: eBay

hat: gift.....crossbody: Dooney & Bourke

never say never

Another after-work outfit.

This is how I looked on 12-28-11:


sweater: Ross.....top: Marshalls.....Levi's jeans: Kohls
socks: Payless.....shoes: Nine West, Zappos
scarf: H&M

better late than never

The last week of December 2011 was the week I made an effort to wear something other than pjs after work.

A t-shirt and pajama pants are what I immediately change into when I come home because wearing a suit and tights for 8 hours + driving time can be very trying. Wait, hold on. Come to think of it, I do make a lazy effort to dress socially acceptable on nights of Sharks home games. By socially acceptable, I mean my huge #3 Murray teal jersey over layers and layers of clothes and boots.

Anyway, here's how I looked on 12-27-11:


I'm using an orange binder clip to keep my sweater shut, by the way.
sweater: Nordstrom.....top under sweater: H&M.....Levi's jeans: Kohls
socks: Target.....sneakers: PacSun
scarf: H&M

eyes are opening and rolling right

This is how I looked on Dec. 20:


sweater: Ross.....v-neck cardi: H&M.....Levi's jeans: Kohls
socks: Payless Shoe Source.....shoes: Aerosoles
scarf: H&M

Baggy sweaters and scarves have been my go-to this season.

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:

yo. ring the bell. school's in, sucka.

This is how I looked on Nov. 23:


sweater: H&M.....top: Liberty of London for Target.....Levi's jeans: Kohls
socks: Target.....Etnies shoes: PacSun

I believe in the power of bootcut jeans in a dark wash.