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

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

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

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

Happy New Year 2012

One of my resolutions for 2012 is to knit several projects with yarn I already have in my stash.

I rediscovered my love of knitting recently when I made a pair of wool socks for my dear friend Em for her Christmas care package.

So, this is me on Jan 1, today, knitting.

Excuse the unflattering angle. I am wearing the baggiest hoody ever. The way my body is turned is a comfortable position for my knitting. I'm leaning on my left side to rest my left arm on the back of the chair. My left hand doesn't do much when I knit because I'm so right-handed dominant.

This is how my hands look when I knit.


I'm a firm believer of the Magic Loop method for knitting socks.

And, yes, I'm knitting another pair of socks for Em.

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:

i didn't notice the waves crash over

This how I look in a suit that is too big, both size-wise and height-wise:


Calvin Klein suit: Marshalls.....top: Marshalls
pantyhose: Target.....shoes: Payless
teal ribbon pin: NOCC - September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

The suit was a good deal at Marshalls, but the least I could have done was buy one that actually fit right. I seriously thought it did fit when I tried it on in the dressing room. Looking at the outfit pics, I was obviously wrong. But I like how comfy it is. Whatever.

Next time, I'm shopping the petites section at Macys for suits.

so, all you fly mothers, get on out there and dance

July 31 - This is what I've worn in 80-degree weather. No, seriously.


sweater: H&M.....top: Nordstrom Rack.....skirt: Target
socks: Target.....shoes: Converse

Lately, I find myself covering up my arms but letting my (ghostly) legs get some sun.

candy, candy, candy, i can't let you go.

I kinda sorta really don't have summer clothing.

Case in point?

This outfit that I wore on July 4th.

sweater: Old Navy.....tank top: Nordstrom Rack
skirt: Target.....leggings: Target
flip-flops: giftshop @ The Mirage, Las Vegas

I think the weather was really warm that day.

Also, check out my bangs. I love having fringe to hide my big forehead. One late night, boredom and a pair of sewing scissors met up, and this was the end-result.

it's complicated leaving things as they are

This is how I looked on Feb. 15:

sweater: Target.....tanktop: Nordstrom Rack.....skirt: Ross
socks: Target.....boots: Aerosoles
tired face: carb- and cheese-induced coma courtesy of Simply Fondue, Livermore

I love these Aerosoles boots almost as much as my "Lena" boots. These boots are so comfy, I can run down hallways in them. And I wore these boots for more than 12 hours straight. But they sure hug my calves like no other.

3 shades of aqua

Wow. The last time I posted to my blog was Jan. 5th. Really? Really??

Anyway, this is how I looked when I got home:

teal coat: Target.....turquoise scarf: Walt Disney World.....teal scarf: Ross
handbag: Dooney & Bourke, gift from Brian

I wore two scarves not because I'm stylish, yo. This was my way of making me take them home. I have a bad habit of leaving scarves at work.

My work outfit. I dressed for comfort today.


sweater: Nordstrom.....top: Marshalls.....skirt: New York & Company
crappy mini-socks: Target.....shoes: Nine West

when i reached to touch you, the magic disappeared.

This is how I looked on Nov. 10:



sweater: Loehmann's.....skirt: New York and Company.....scarf: H&M
socks: Target.....boots: Avenue.....hairclip: ?

For some reason, I really like how I look with my hair up when wearing an outfit like this.

I found another beat that's not half-asleep.

This is how I looked on Oct. 31:



sweater: H&M.....t-shirt: Fossil.....denim leggings: JC Penney
socks: Target.....boots: Bakers Shoes

I didn't dress up for Halloween, which is quite a shame. But I did dress for comfort.

i won't tell anyone how your voice is my favourite sound

This is how I looked on Oct. 20:



sweater: Nordstrom.....top: H&M.....skirt: Ross
mini-socks: Target.....shoes: Zappos

I've been having a fun time setting up my camera and tripod at this office building. This is the second time I used this location, and I'll be sad when this office building becomes occupied. The ghostly emptiness is quite charming.

mon amour, mon amour, je ne t'entends pas, mon amour

This is how I looked on Oct. 12:



sweater: Target.....top: Nordstrom Rack.....skirt: Ross
mini-socks: Target.....shoes: Zappos

drive to the kicked-in radio. the sunshine leaves me stoned.

This is how I looked on Oct. 9:



sweater: Papaya.....top: Nordstrom Rack.....jeans: Liz Claiborne, JC Penney
socks: Target.....sneakers: PacSun.....hairclip: Long's

I normally would wear this sweater and top combo with a skirt on a workday. Because I'm really lazy when it comes to my weekend outfits, I'm wearing this combo with jeans.

I wear my sunglasses at night.

This is how I looked on Sept. 25 for Rachel's 80s-themed 30th birthday party!!!:

dress: Salvation Army.....belt: Salvation Army
socks: Target.....boots: Avenue.com
80s beaded necklace and pink earrings: courtesy of my sister!
vintage bangles on right arm: eBay
studded faux leather cuff on left wrist: Hot Topic
beaded stretch bracelet on left wrist: thrift store
handbag: Dooney & Bourke

me with Rach the birthday girl.


Em and me. (and Jaimie's legs in the background.)


The jewelry!



Rach's party was the most fun birthday party I've ever been to.
Great music, great food, and fun outfits! :)

lightning is my girl

This is how I looked on Sept. 21, after the Teal & White Game at the Shark Tank:

jersey: SJ Sharks Store.....scarf: H&M
skirt: New York & Company.....leggings: Target
socks: Target.....boots: Bakers Shoes
not shown: a sweater and a tanktop

I got my jersey signed!


Brian and I waited over an hour to get my jersey signed by
Joe Pavelski and, of course, Douglas Murray!

The Big Pavelski


Douglas Murray


I am such a fangirl for the San Jose Sharks!