And if you close your eyes...

Slowly but surely getting to post more on here. It may not seem like it to you, but I am. Just wanted to do a quick post on some awesomeness I was given recently.

As you may know, earlier this month I turned 22. I feel like I've been celebrating this entire month because I would receive random gifts from people I love, including Veronica. She got me these wolf tattoo tights and I was ecstatic. If you don't know about about my extreme love of wolves, now you do. Smiles.

Aren't they amazing? I went to work in them and a bunch of people thought I had a thigh tattoo. I've definitely thought about a thigh tattoo or just a tattoo in general but I'm still debating on what I would get. But it's a possibility for sure.
Anyway, thought I would share this with you guys. I'll have a real outfit post for you soon.

Listening to: Pompeii - Bastille

ETSY TIGHTS
SUEDE SKIRT - SWAY CHIC
VINTAGE TOP VIA WASTELAND
SEIKO WATCH

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See I'm not afraid no more...

So I'm a little late on showing you guys my birthday shenanigans, but my birthday literally lasted for days. I went home to my parents' house to celebrate and I had an amazing chill time. My senior class president from high school also planned a small reunion for the 2010 class and we all went banana sandwich catching up and what not. It was great and weird and everything I expected from my high school peeps. Then I got back to Santa Cruz and was greeted by more birthday surprises and it was amazing. I love my people. Smiles.

I start class this week so it might be a while before I post again. However it is one of my New Year's resolutions to post more outfits for you all either on the blog or on Instagram or both.

2014 had a little bit of a rocky start so another resolution of mine is to focus on the things that make me happy because I've noticed that it's very easy for me to throw a pity party whenever I feel like it and I don't want to do that anymore. Some great changes happened in 2013 and I plan on having more great changes in my life this year.

Oh and this song makes me happy. See if it makes you happy too. Smiles.

Listening to: Honey & I - Haim

DRESS BY MINKPINK

SEIKO WATCH

REPORT BOOTS

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We jumped never asking why...

I can't believe it's been almost a month since I've posted on this.

Life has been grand in every which way, trying to balance my time between school life, work life, and my social life. It's a struggle but for the first time in a while, I'm extremely happy with pretty much everything. And that's that. I'm just happy.

I just wanted to post about my lady love bester's 21st birthday that happened over a week ago.
Her birthday basically spanned over a whole weekend and I hope she had a grand time. We've been waiting for both of us to be 21 for almost four years now and I just feel like this is one of the many milestones we'll hit together. I never expected to get a best friend in college but here she is. I can honestly say I wouldn't have been able to get through the past three years without her. But enough of the sappy. Smiles.

I got to wear my new favorite dress on her birthday night. A week beforehand, I had treated myself and splurged on some UNIF and I have no regrets. This dress is everything to me and it's even on display in my room. Is that too much?

This last photo is us celebrating at midnight. And it's basically my favorite picture.

Only two posts in October, I know. That's really bad. But the holidays are coming up and I'm stoked.
I'll really try and post more on here because I do miss it when I haven't in a while.

See you soon. xo

Listening to: Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus

DRESS BY UNIF
JEFFREY CAMPBELL BOOTS

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Just hold on we're going home...

I know I know! It's been like a week since I've posted which is really bad.

I mean I was home so I was rarely near a computer, I was going out every night and spending time with people. I got back to Santa Cruz on Sunday and then worked for the next couple of days and then hung out with more amazeballs people that I missed. I was in my own little world with them. To be honest, I'm really happy, which is new for me if you didn't know. You guys who have been reading for a while know that when post something personal on this it's a big deal, and it's usually about problems in my life. But this time it's not so be happy that I'm happy.

Anyway enough with the excuses. I have also missed you amazeballs peeps so I thought I would have a little chat with you before my first class as a senior which is really scary to think about but I kinda stoked on it.

My sissy bear turned 28 this past Saturday and I already miss that lady. I spent the whole day with her and our bam fam and also Veronica since we were lucky enough to still have her in town. And I also spent the night at her house which was super fun. We were in one of my favorite places ever, Pasadena, and we just had a grand old time. Smiles.

I'll update you more on the past week or so when I get more time. Wish me luck on my first day!

Also you will get the rest of the Fashion Week stuffs soon too.

xox

Listening to: Hold On We're Going Home - Drake

VINTAGE BATHING SUIT - BOLO VINTAGE

F21 TROUSERS

JEFFREY CAMPBELL COLTRANE BOOT

HAT - H&M

THRIFTED PURSE

BODY CHAIN - EBAY

VINTAGE CHANEL BELT

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We crave a different kind of buzz...

More Vegas stuff for ya!

This was what I wore later on in the night after all the hardcore shopping we did earlier in the day. We got all dolled up for my momma's birthday and had an awesome dinner at the Paris Hotel and saw a show there.

It's unfortunate that I didn't get more photos of my outfit but we worked with what we got. The dress I wore has this amazing lace panel that spans my entire back and it's amazeballs.

I miss Vegas so much.

Anyway so we're almost done with this Vegas thing, don't worry. I got some fun New York Fashion Week stuff coming soon and a recent outfit post from this last Friday in San Jose. 

Another thing, I'm going home for a couple days next week and I'm going to have a ball. Smiles.

Also in honor of today, we'll never forget. RIP to the victims of 9/11.

Listening to: Royals - Lorde

DRESS AND CLUTCH - SWAY CHIC
SANDALS - CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID
TOPSHOP LIP PAINT IN LOW DOWN

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And we won't stop...

Here's the second part of the Vegas extravaganza!

This day was my mother's actual birthday so we made a whole day of it. We had brunch at the Bellagio and shopped til we dropped over at Fashion Show mall, especially since Topshop was there. The malls in Vegas are literally theme parks. You can't see everything in only one day. That night we had a lovely dinner before we went and saw a show at the Paris Hotel which I may or may not blog about, I'm not quite sure yet.
This top is kinda one of my favorites right now, I can wear it with anything. Everything DimePiece is just incredible and I can't wait to add more to my closet. The denim skirt was one of the things I picked up from Bolo Vintage in San Jose about a month ago. It's so easy to wear. This outfit kept me pretty cool, especially since it was hot as balls in Vegas.

The third part of our Vegas trip will be up soon! Sorry it's taking me a while.
Also a couple things:
Yes, I will be doing a New York Fashion Week post after the Vegas shenanigans.
Tonight is First Friday in San Jose again and Veronica and I will be going. Expect a post from that soon.
Hope yous are having a great September so far. xo

Listening to: We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus

DIMEPIECE CROP TOP

VINTAGE GUESS SKIRT VIA BOLO VINTAGE

CLUTCH AND SUNNIES - SWAY CHIC

BODY CHAIN - EBAY

MAYBELLINE VIVID IN BRAZEN BERRY

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Just let me liberate you...

Okay I know I said I was going to post something while I was home last week but it kinda got a little too busy and hectic and all that jazz.

The first couple of days being in Monrovia were pretty awesome. I got to see so many people I haven't seen in such a long time it was surprisingly really great. Then I left for Vegas with my family for my momma's 60th birthday and we all had a blasty blast.
I thought I would start with our first night there. We got there and it was raining! But of course it was still hot as balls. Good thing it cleared up by the time we went out to dinner. We had a wonderful dinner at the Barrymore in old Vegas and then had copious amounts of drinks at the Cosmopolitan. Of course after that we gambled. Smiles.
Now I don't really have any proper photos of my outfit but I do have some great photos from that night taken by my cool brother-in-law George. He basically was the photographer the entire trip and he got some great shots.

I'll post about the other nights soon!
Love you babes. xox

Listening to: Blurred Lines ft. T.I. and Pharrell - Robin Thicke

TOP AND CLUTCH - SWAY CHIC
VINTAGE CHAIN
FOREVER 21 TROUSER PANTS
HEELS - WASTELAND

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Here we go back...

Another outfit post what? I know. I surprised myself too.

We went to Santa Monica yesterday for my dear ol' dad's birthday celebrations and it was awesome. We shopped and walked and ate lots of food. I was kinda bummed that it was overcast when we were there, I mean I came home to have some nice sun. Every effing time I'm home, it's gross and murky, but hot, so it's a little worse. But despite that, we had a grand time. And my dad was happy.

VINTAGE DRESS/ F21 CARDIGAN/ JEFFREY CAMPBELL BOOTS/ NINE WEST FRINGE BAG/ MILANI LIPSTICK IN SWEET NECTAR

As you can see, since my last post was only a few days ago, I'm trying to post more. More outfits, specifically. I want to show you guys what I wear every day even if it's just for work or whatever. If I don't get it on Instagram, hopefully it'll be on here. I'm kinda bummed to be going back to Santa Cruz because there's never enough time for anything but I'm also relieved. I get to be in my cozy apartment and go to work. Also it's never too hot up north so it's pretty swell.

I'm so in the mood for big changes. Lately, I've been feeling a little out of it, like I don't know exactly what I'm feeling. Stuff is happening in da personal life and I can't deal with it at the moment. As I have said before, this isn't really a personal blog so I'll shut up. But if you are interested, follow my Tumblr and Twitter for quick updates on life and thoughts. The links are always at the end of my posts. Smiles.

*And if you didn't hear, a sweet prince named Cory Monteith was taken away from us. I was fortunate enough to meet him and I thank him for making me smile every time I watched him. Glee will never be the same. Rest in paradise. RIP*

Listening to: Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

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It's a long drive, and it's summer...

I'm back in good old Monrovia!

It's a nice break to have since I've just been working my summer away. I mean we're already in the middle of July, when did that happen? So anyway, I'm here for a couple of days to just chill and of course to celebrate my dear dad's birthday which is tomorrow. Happy times.

I don't know how much I'll be blogging this weekend so check out my Instagram to see what I'm up to. All of my info is at the end of each of my posts.

So here is what I wore today. I realize I post outfits a lot when I'm somewhere I haven't been to in a while. Just a random thought. Basically I hung out with the bam fam all day and then had dinner in Pasadena which was pretty cool. It was a pretty comfy cozy outfit. 

ASOS CROP TOP/ VINTAGE PANTS/ SUPERGA PLATFORMS/ ASSORTED JEWELRY/ LIMECRIME VELVETINES IN RED VELVET

I absolutely love these pants. You know me and velvet. They're just super soft and actually thin enough that I was pretty cool and breezy when I was wearing them. It's definitely not the time for velvet but they worked great. As for my shoes, it was a struggle but I finally got them and I'm so happy. I knew I wanted a pair of creepers but I wasn't really sold on the big fat creepers that everyone has already. I found the Superga platforms and they are the best thing ever. I also want to give my poor Keds a break. They are so busted and I've only had them for a year. Anyway.

See you soon. xo

Listening to: Find Me Here - Eisley

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We got the radio on...

BUTTERFLY DRESS - WASTELAND/ LEATHER JACKET - H&M/ ASSORTED JEWELRY/ JC COLTRANES/ TARGET BEANIE

So I turned 21 yesterday!

On New Year's I celebrated with my sister and parents in LA and we had lunch at Tart which was delish. On my actual birthday, I hung out with my parents and then went out for drinks with a couple people in Pasadena. Fun stuff. Smiles.

I feel like I've been celebrating every day. I might as well live it up I guess since I'm going back to Santa Cruz pretty soon. I do miss that place but it's nice being around family and old friends.

But anyway, I got these amazing boots from my family. They know me so well. So thankful.

Hope you guys are having a good week! xo

Listening to: Miss Atomic Bomb - The Killers

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I'd make my move...

"On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was..."

I do this every year and quote Mean Girls on here because I mean, you just have to, it's inevitable.

I realized I never posted about my sister's Disneyland birthday extravaganza, so I will be doing that now. I think it's perfect timing too since it was all Halloween-themed when we went, even though it was still the middle of September. Now it's finally October and Halloween is coming really soon. I need to figure out what I'm going to be.
It feels like I went to Disneyland like last week, I miss it so much even though it was hot as balls that day. There has been a heatwave in Santa Cruz the last couple of days so that really got me reminiscing about summer. I also miss my sister boo so this post is very well-timed. Plus I haven't done an outfit post in forever so here's one to get you through the day. Smiles.

TIGER TANK - F21/ DIY VINTAGE SHORTS/ THRIFTED LEATHER BACKPACK/ KEDS SNEAKERS/ LE SPECS SUNGLASSES

I'll have some Santa Cruz-y posts coming up soon, I had to finish getting settled into my apartment and all that jazz. Also, classes started last week so I've been getting used to my schedule. A lot of fun things are going to be happening with Slug Style and Halloween coming up. I'm super excited.
See you all very soon. xo

P.S. A big ol' happy birthday shout out to my kindergarten buddy Jimmy Jam who turned 21 today! Love that guy. Smiles.

Listening to: Paris (Ooh La La) - Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

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I'll only stay with you...

Yesterday was my amazing sister's birthday. We celebrated all week and it was pretty bittersweet because I left for school today. I am blogging in a hotel room as we speak.

Last night, Rosee came with me as my date and we went out for drinks with my sis and some of her friends at King's Row Gastropub in Old Town Pasadena. I've gotta say, it's my new favorite night time place. It was pretty hoppin'. I had a great time and she had a great time and I'm glad.

I was really happy I got to celebrate her birthday with her. Since I've been in college we've always celebrated in Santa Cruz every year, but somehow this year it worked out. I love that lady.

I'm going to miss her a lot. xo

See you all again soon, and I'll be in Santa Cruz then! Smiles.

Listening to: One More Night - Maroon 5

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