Unleashing the Animal(s)

If you bump into me on the streets during non-business hours, this is me. Very casually dressed and kinda young for my age. :/ Although I'm no grandma, I am in my late twenties and sometimes I question whether my look is age-appropriate. The problem is...I feel young...so if I were to dress any older, I wouldn't feel like myself. *Sigh* the dilemma!

Top: H&M

Jacket: Forever 21

Jeggings: American Eagle

Shoes: Coach

Handbag: Louis Vuitton (Special Edition)

Belt: Via Spiga

Necklace: Boutique; Ring & Bracelet: Amrita Singh

Speaking of dressing "youthfully," Reese Witherspoon is one actress that can pull off the younger look without coming off childish. A lot of her casual clothes can be seen on people a decade or two younger, but she wears them so well! With that silver lining in mind, I hope I don't look too foolish either. :D

Funny story about this jacket. It costs about $20 but it's one of bf's favorite jackets. When I visited a convent last month (yes I did say convent lol), I absentmindedly left it behind. One of the sisters called to let me know but I was already home. I sadly thought...gosh...there goes my jacket! Chances of me going back there are very slim unless I decide to become a nun in the near future lol. So, being the sweet bf that he is, he volunteered to go get it for me. Imagine the sisters' surprise when a *male* showed up at their front door! They were so confused and kept asking him if he got the right address haha. But here I am, reunited with my Forever 21 jacket lol. Thank you, bf! <3

Ok, another story about this purse haha. I'm full of anecdotes (or something) today. I'm not a fan of the crossbody look, but I desperately needed one for traveling. My traveling bag has to be lightweight, small, but enough to hold the essentials. During the Bloomingdale's 20% off with new card purchase, I went out and got a WOC. To my disappointment, it was much much too small. I can barely snap it shut after putting in an iPhone + small camera. So back it went. In retrospect, I should have gotten a Chanel mini! Why didn't I think of that arghhhhh?!?!!

I have this little pochette in my possession for a long time now. Best friend convinced me to get the special edition instead of the regular monogram. I didn't like it at first but I do now because the panda is so cute and unique. I love LV leather for its durability. It can take a good beating and still looks great so it's probably better for traveling anyway. I took the long straps from another LV and attached to the pochette and there you have it! Still want my Chanel mini though lol.

My wild side... ;)

Such a flattering picture of me running *sigh*. Delusional bf would like to think that I'm running into his arms, but I just wanted to avoid getting hit by the fast approaching car lol.

Wishing you all a wonderful, long weekend!

Bold Prints

If I were to walk into a store and see this skirt, I would never pick it up in a million years. My brain wouldn't even register it because it's that far off my radar. But here I am with a very bold printed skirt in my possession...

Top: J Crew

Skirt: Mango

Purse: Chanel

Shoes: Coach

Belt: Via Spiga

Necklace: Amrita Singh

Ring: Forever 21

A couple of years ago, my sister got a job at Mango so (of course) I asked her to buy me some stuff. Although her taste is much different than mine, I kept most of the pieces she picked out for me. Wearing this skirt today makes me think of her very first day of work. Seriously, it was like having your child sent off to her first day of kindergarten. At the time, Mango required its employees to dress all in black from head to toe. My sister didn't have any comfortable shoes so she borrowed my cheap Payless flats and somehow managed to stand on her feet for 8 hours straight. When she came home, bubble blisters have formed all over her feet and they were raw from pain. I wanted to cry. How I wish I knew about AGL flats back then. :'(

On a happier note, look who wanted to get in on some of the photography actions today! Meet boyfriend's dog, Milol. I prefer him more furry but this is how he looks like after a furcut lol.

I don't buy your puppy face at all! :P

Are you afraid of bold prints as much as I am? 

Do I look like a walking graffiti wall? :P

Scalloped Skirt

Scalloped-anything is a hot hot trend this season and I can see why. Its youthful appearance combined with feminine design add the perfect touch of girliness to any spring/summer outfit. I have been drawn to these round edges long before I knew they were coined "scalloped." Although my perfect pair of scalloped shorts have yet to be found, I was able to acquire a few other pieces along the way...

Top: LOFT, PXXS

Skirt: Forever 21, S (buy)

Shoes: Chinese Laundry

Clutch: Juicy Couture (similar)

Necklace: eBay; Ring: Amrita Singh (buy) & Forever 21 (similar); Bangles: H&M

Manicure: Essie, Guchi Muchi Puchi (buy); Pedicure: Essie, Haute As Hello (buy)

I saw this orange skirt at Forever 21 and instantly fell in love. I have a thing for cute, adorable pieces... hence my closet holds much more "fun" clothes than "work" clothes. Size small is still a bit big on me so I wouldn't recommend it for any petite ladies smaller than I am.

Although I'm not afraid of colorful clothing (as long as it's not toooo colorful), I have never thought of myself as a vibrant accessorizer (yeah...made-up word). I got sucked into the Amrita Singh hype and ordered a few pieces off her collection. This honey gold ring is one of them. At $10 after discount, it's really a steal!

I am an avid eBay shopper and have been for years. I used to be able to find really good deals but it seems like everything is getting more expensive these days, even on eBay. But once in a while, I still score some amazing deals...such as this coral and citrine necklace. I bought it for a whopping $1.50! LOVE.

By the way, it is quite difficult to pose for pictures without showing one's face. Every time I request a "full body but no face" photo like the first one in this series, my bf calls it the "emo" pose lol.

I think by now, you probably know that I live for warm weather. Ladies, what are some of your favorite trends when it comes to dressing for spring/summer?

Fun Weekend Outfit

My weekend outfits are usually super casual and comfy because I'm pretty low maitenance when it comes to dressing for fun. However, I'm trying to keep in mind that comfy and slouchy do not have to go together. I wore this bright and happy ensemble to run around town this past weekend without breaking a sweat.

Top: J Crew

Skirt + Belt: Forever 21 (buy)

Shoes: Nine West

Clutch: Asos (buy), Ring: H&M

This skirt is so cute for spring/summer wear but it's 50% linen so it wrinkles after a couple of hours. I opted for nude low heels because those high pumps are meant for the office! Although I'm ok at walking in heels, I definitely do not wear them when I know I will be on my feet for more than a few hours. Oh and the cheapie yellow clutch? I'm completely obsessed!

I really wanted to go shopping but no time because I was too busy...eating. So dead serious. Both days. But I guess those are the best days...as long as I don't step on a scale. Time to detox this week so when the weekend comes around, I can be a pig all over again. Boy oh boy, what a fun cycle! :D

Alright, since I didn't get to shop this weekend, time for some online browsing now! Yayyy lol...

Do you like dressing for warmer weather? Because I DO!!!

Casual Friday

My company doesn't really have a casual Friday, but once in a while I try to sneak in wearing jeans. The trick is to choose a dark wash because it looks a tad less casual, and of course, a dressy top. I love this romantic top with pleats, crochet details, and big sleeves. (I apologize for the bad quality photos, I realize after taking these photos that the resolution was set really low, therefore I can't zoom in on the details grrrr.)

Wearing BCBG Top XXS, AE Jeggings 00, Nine West Ambitious Pumps Size 5

My biggest weakness is accessorizing. I was debating whether I should add some pearls or perhaps a dainty necklace to complete the outfit. But...I wasn't sure so I ended up with just a big ring on my finger. I was afraid it would look too busy with more jewelry. Please HELP!!!