I'm trying to get a hold on this...

I forget how much I love blogging until I actually see a blank space in front of me.

I miss telling you guys about what's going on in my life and all that jazz. I mean there's Twitter but it's completely different. I've actually been so busy for the past couple of weeks. We said goodbye to Andy last week but also welcomed Panchy into town. I hadn't seen her in so long since she moved to Portland. We've had so much fun this past week, she's going back tomorrow. Also tomorrow, I'm going to Bakersfield to see my girl Veronica since I haven't gone to visit her yet and she's driven to Monrovia four times already. It's my turn.

I figured I would just show you guys what I've been up to, and what better way than through my Instagram pictures. There have been lots of drives with Christine, slurpees from 7-Eleven, and late nights, which make for an amazeballs summer so far.

xo
By the way, has the Olympics taken over your tv life like it has mine? I love it so much. My tweets prove that. Obsessed.

Oh and this new song by No Doubt is basically the best thing ever. How I have missed them. Smiles.
Listening to: Settle Down - No Doubt

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Crashing from the high...

So sorry I haven't been posting. This week has been really busy with my dad's birthday, and Veronica being here and Andy leaving soon, I just felt like spending time with my wonderful people without worrying about blogging and what not.

But anyway, Veronica just left today and I have a little time on my hands to post while watching Political Animals. Smiles.

CROCHET DRESS - GIFT FROM SISTER/ SNEAKERS - KEDS/ ASSORTED JEWELRY/ LOUIS VUITTON PURSE/ LE SPECS SUNGLASSES

So the weekend before last, I hung out with my sister for three whole days and we had a very fun sister weekend. It was great as always, we ate a lot of food truck food (um cheese curds!), watched some movies, and went shopping. We went to the Hester Fair Flea Market in Hollywood since it was only in town for one day. We also saw the Katy Perry movie and I cried. So good. I love spending time with my sissy. Such a successful weekend.

Listening to: Wide Awake - Katy Perry

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I heard you were a wild one...

I know I know! I think saying "See you soon" is some sort of jinx now because every time I say that, I don't blog for almost two weeks. But this time it's not because I haven't been having any inspiration (even though I haven't actually done Inspiration Wednesday in a while). Veronica actually came to visit for about a week and we had a blasty. It was a very full and busy and super fun number of days, which is why this is only part one of a couple of posts of her time in Monrovia. She also vlogged the entire time she was here so you can watch all of those videos on her vlog channel if you click here.

So Part 1 of the Veronica Extravaganza.

STUDDED SHIRT - DIY/ BLEACHED JEANS - F21/ HEELS - URBAN OUTFITTERS/ VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON PURSE/ ASSORTED JEWELRY

The first day Veronica was here, we actually did the Baby Food Challenge with the crew for her Youtube channel. Oh by the way it was disgusting. There aren't any photos from that day since it was a pretty chill day, but you can watch (and laugh at) the video here. Smiles.

The next day we hung out with my sister all day and did what I do best which is shop. I finally stepped into a Brandy Melville store and I was like a kid in a candy shop. Later we went to Studio City and did some more shopping at Wasteland. I ended up getting some great stuff thanks to my sissy. Our last stop was the Yamashiro Farmers Market in the Hollywood Hills for some foodness. I had never been there before and I don't know why because it was amazing. That is definitely a place I will be at a lot this summer.

So basically it was an amazeballs day.

Here's the vlog:

Listening to: Wild Ones - Flo Rida feat. Sia

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There are some nights...

THRIFTED DENIM JACKET - DIY/ VINTAGE BUSTIER AND DOONEY BAG/ AMERICAN APPAREL DISCO PANTS/ JEFFREY CAMPBELL LITAS/ ASSORTED JEWELRY

I'm back after a very busy weekend in Monrovia. It seemed so short but so much happened.
I finally saw The Avengers with my parents and my sister after lunch at Cheesecake Factory. We celebrated  Mother's Day a week early since I won't be in town next week. We had such a grand time. The Avengers was absolutely amazing. Go see it. I laughed, I cried, I had every emotion a person could possibly have during a movie.
That night we went to see the spring musical along with some other peeps at my high school, The Robber Bridegroom. My sister and I are theatre alumni so we all went to support our director Marc Segal since it was his last show at Monrovia High School. He's retiring from the drama department, so he'll still be teaching English, but it's just weird for me because I can't imagine anyone else running that place. But he will go on to do bigger things in his acting career, I'm sure of it. So it was very bittersweet.
After a very long and fun night with some of my favorite people, I hung out with my family again the next day. We had a yummy lunch and went to a choir concert at my church which was nice. I started choir at my church when I was in fourth grade and stopped in high school so I had a good six years spending time with wonderful people. We're so very much like a family and I love that we still keep in contact with them.
As far as shopping and stuff goes, I didn't buy anything at all this weekend. Yes, what a surprise. Smiles. I thought about it and realized that the weekend was going to be really short, so I would rather spend time and catch up with people I love instead of spending money. It was kind of the best weekend I've had in a while.

Last note, as you can see, my hair is ombréd. These are the first pictures I've posted on here of my hair even though it's been like a week. It's different, but who doesn't like change every once in a while? Yes.
See you soon.

Listening to: Some Nights Intro - fun.

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We've got nothing to lose...

CARDIGAN - THRIFTED/ STUDDED COLLAR DENIM SHIRT - DIY/ SUNGLASSES - LE SPECS/ DISCO PANTS - AMERICAN APPAREL/ VINTAGE BOOTS/ NYX LIPSTICK IN ULYSSES

So I finally got my disco pants and I am ecstatic. Smiles.

There is only one little downside to them, which is mainly my fault, but other than that they're perfect. I have a weird body shape where my legs are too thin for my torso, which means that I had to get a medium in the pants for them to fit. Therefore, that makes them a little loose in the leg area, hence the rolling up of the pants action. But it's alright because I've decided that I want to get some leather leggings or liquid leggings of some sort that will be tight enough for my skinny ankles.

So enough about the pants. I had an amazing couple of days especially since last week was pretty crappy because of all of these deadlines for school, and dumb papers to write. Yesterday, Veronica and I had plans to go to a friend's party. We ended up ditching that and went on a field trip to my beloved Denny's. We had some breakfast for dinner which is pretty much one of the best things in the world.

To sum it all up, I had a great weekend, what about you?

PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHEPP

Listening to: Call It What You Want - Foster the People

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When in front of you, I feel invincible...

I am back in Santa Cruz, everyone.

It doesn't really feel like I left which is kinda sad but true. I'm actually excited to be back, but I will definitely miss the random days with the crew, driving around Monrovia like crazy people.

So I guess I lied about posting a bunch before leaving for Santa Cruz, but I ended up just spending my last week with great people and having some fun nights.

Here are some pictures of my week.

Birthday dinner with the sister and cousins at La Luna Negra which was yum.

Lunch at Mexicali on my actual birthday with the family.

The frozen yogurt and crap ton of candy I consumed with Christine and the Andy man.

Running around Party City.

So yeah. Class starts tomorrow. I'll definitely post again by the end of this week.

xo

Listening to: Little Bit Of Truth - You Me At Six

(Couldn't find a video to go with this song, but look it up anyway so you can buy it. Smiles.)

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For you, I'll try...

This will be quick or else I'll really stop studying. Smiles.

First of all, happy December everyone! I didn't get to tell you a couple days ago. It's down to the wire for finals. Veronica and I have been having some counterproductive study sessions so today we decided to buckle down. I'm currently in the library trying to be quiet with Veronica. Just saying, that is really hard.

Anyway. It's been a while since I've done a post where I just talked so hopefully you guys enjoy this. I wanted to do a quick Christmas-y post for you all and tell you what I am looking forward to this month.

- Being home in two days.

Monrovia has been hit very hard by the Santa Ana winds which sucks balls because our huge town Christmas tree fell down and our Christmas parade was cancelled this year. The city was out of power for about two days. Wish I was there to stick it out with everyone.

- Seeing friends and family.

I get to eat food that I didn't make and wreak havoc with my besties. Enough said.

- Photoshoots.

I have one planned with my sister which I'm very excited for and I need to plan one with the bestie Rosee Rose. Any more would be amazing as well.

-Baking.

The cake pops were a hit. So yummy treats with my family? I think yes.

- CHRISTMAS.

Every year just gets better and better for me. Hopefully that does not change this year.

- My 20th birthday.

Yes, I will be 20. Finally leaving my teen years. I made it this far. Who woulda thunk?

So yeah. That's all. Sorry if this post was disappointing. No Lust List today either because all of my November posts had things from the list and I'm running out of things on my Lust List to show you. It will only be every other post since Christmas is coming which makes me really happy.

I will leave you with this picture my sissy took on Black Friday of the Christmas tree in Pasadena. Smiles.

xo

Listening to: It Will Rain - Bruno Mars

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Anytime will do...

So this outfit post was completely accidental. I'm wearing a hat for goodness sake. I never do that. Haha.

Yesterday, Veronica and I were studying for a test we have tomorrow and we definitely needed a break. We were in the need for groceries anyway so we decided to head downtown to Safeway and Trader Joe's.

I hadn't really worn these shoes out yet since I got them. My sister got them for me from Urban Outfitters because they were on sale (and she loves me) and I love them. They started hurting after about 4 hours of wearing them and that was only because I was running around Santa Cruz getting groceries and hopping on buses since we don't have a car.

But Veronica got the idea of doing a video for her Youtube channel of our adventure downtown and it turned out pretty well.

Best part of the trip was that I finally bought pumpkin ice cream from Trader Joe's. If you haven't tried it, shame on you. And go get it now since it's seasonal.

Anyway. Enjoy:

Watch all of Veronica's videos here.

xo

FALL OUT BOY SHIRT - DIY/ THRIFTED CARDIGAN, BACKPACK AND HAT/ F21 JEANS/ DEENA & OZZY LACE UP BOOTIES/ REVLON LIPSTICK IN ORANGE FLIP

PHOTOS COURTESY OF VERONICA SHEPP

Listening to: Will Do - TV On the Radio

Just a little bit longer now...

So I haven't been blogging for a while.

This is due to the fact that I am now currently in my new apartment in Santa Cruz, still fixing some things here and there. But I am loving being back in this wonderful city. One I have completely moved in, there will definitely be some pictures.

Since I have been back, I've been super busy setting my room up, getting groceries, celebrating my sissy's birthday, and spending some quality time with the family since the next time I will be seeing them will be Thanksgiving most likely which is really sad.

My parents and sister left yesterday afternoon after a wonderfully exhausting weekend. We celebrated the sister's birthday at this amazing bistro Hoffman's in downtown for the second year in a row. Only this time, bestie Veronica was brought along. She's family now anyway. I got really bummed about not being able to go to my sister's birthday dinner this weekend. One of the things I don't like about being six hours away from Monrovia, not being able to see my family anytime I want. But I digress.

Now happy things. The dinner at Hoffman's was amazeballs and the sister's birthday equals successful. Favorite thing about fall weather in Santa Cruz? It's actually FALL WEATHER! Not the weakling hot/cold we have in SoCal (as much as I love being from SoCal). I got to finally wear the mustard sweater I bought from H&M's fall collection in the sweltering heat of August. Smiles.

But anyway. A lot of things need to be done. Just wanted to update you all on the crazy life.

Back to work!

P.S. Happy early birthday to my beautiful sister over at Lainey Turns the Camera On whose birthday is tomorrow! Now time for some Glee and New Girl. Smiles.

SWEATER - H&M/ VINTAGE LEATHER VEST/ VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON BAG/ A&F BOYFRIEND JEANS/ VINTAGE BOOTIES/ REVLON LIP IN BLACKBERRY

Listening to: Sweet Darlin' - She & Him

Turns me to gold in the sunlight...

Happy birthday to my awesome dad!

Today, the family and I went to lunch in Beverly Hills at Buddha's Belly which was absolutely yum. I already love curry, and I think I fell in love with it even more because of this restaurant. After that, we walked around The Grove and shopped around and we basically had a great day. Tomorrow is Harry Potter day, and I'm going to have another great day.

Lately I've been craving heels. I want so many and I've realized that I don't have any close-toed heels which baffles me. But I found some that I would like to wear this fall or even right now.

Jeffrey Campbell Lita Shoe in taupe. Love. Can you say Lust List?

So tomorrow is all about Harry Potter. Last time I will be basically camping out for this.

VINTAGE DRESS, BOOTS, SCARF AND CARDIGAN/ VINTAGE DOONEY & BOURKE BAG/ F21 HEAD BAND/ FEATHERS - BY SAMII RYAN

Listening to: Rabbit Heart - Florence + the Machine