You've been running from life...

I don't know why I made Wednesdays my busiest day of the week but I did, and that has come to bite me in the ass a little bit.

I already have three classes and a discussion to go to every Wednesday. But today I just happened to have a billion more deadlines to add to all that and I am exhausted.

Being so busy, I can't believe I almost forgot to post an Inspiration Wednesday.

So here goes.

That's right people. That little thing we have all seen lately: The Hunger Games.

First of all, I never thought I would love a series even a fraction as much as I love Harry Potter. I mean, nothing will beat Harry Potter, but this is pretty damn close, if I do say so myself. And I've fallen in love.

I was a little skeptical about it at first because I was hearing a lot about it and people were comparing it to Twilight and Harry Potter and I was just like seriously guys? But reading it, you find out that it's not like anything else, so I really don't know why it's being compared to anything at all.

But yes, thanks to Veronica and my sister, I am now obsessed with The Hunger Games. I've recently started the second book, Catching Fire, and I am almost done. I seriously cannot wait until the movie comes out which conveniently falls during my spring break. It's going to be so great especially since Veronica is coming to Monrovia too to see it with me and my family. There's just a lot I can't wait to do. Smiles.

Oh by the way, happy February to all!

Listening to: Code Red - The Boxer Rebellion

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I know it won't be long...

So September is now upon us!

This is good news, everyone, because September means a lot of things: the start of fall, new fall collections, Glee coming soon, school starting, Fashion's Night Out, new outfit opportunities, planning for Halloween, the works. So anyway.

First, some changes. I haven't been out of my house in forever (just a couple days, but still). I think it's my body saying, "If you go out, you'll buy clothes." It's kinda true. But anyway, today I actually got ready and left the house. I usually wear eyeliner every day just out of habit but today I did my whole face and eyes but without eyeliner. I have to say, it was really refreshing. You should try it. Another change. Yesterday I got out of the shower and looked at my hair and thought kinda blah so I parted my hair differently and gave myself some side swept bangs. I haven't had this look in a while so I decided to try it. I'll have an outfit post up soon, once I get inspired.

I absolutely love dressing for fall since it's my favorite season. Duh. I cannot wait for it to get colder. Although, I'm sure, once I get to Santa Cruz, it will be nice and chilly. Hopefully.
Some fall looks I'm loving from Free People:


Lastly, I was tweeting away yesterday and I came across a bromance I have loved from the beginning. I'm talking about Tupert, or Tom Felton and Rupert Grint. These two are the faces of the Band of Outsiders fall collection and I loved the photoshoot they did. The fact that it was done with Polaroid film made me even happier. I don't usually talk about mens fashion but I have to say, these boys look good. They are great looks for next season. Also, along with most of you all, I have been having Harry Potter withdrawals and this was just the right pick me up.
I'll leave you with these lovely boys.

xo

Listening to: You Belong to Me - Cobra Starship

For you, I am blinded...

I'm going to just talk about some things. I haven't done that in a while.

After Harry Potter ended, I went into somewhat of a depression, but not really. I was kind of lethargic and slept in my Snape shirt for five nights in a row. I didn't dress up really for anything I did. And I hated being at home. I want to go back to Santa Cruz like now even though I don't want to, at the same time. I don't know.

This past week has been pretty rough. I got some news on Monday that kind of shook my family up and I won't bring up any details but I have to say, I am always surprised at how the human mind works. No one can learn how it works, it's just impossible. I swear. But anyway, I've had to deal with the news on my own since no one understands my side of it except for my sister. I don't understand it myself.

Everything you do in life is a decision. Decisions that you make can be absolutely terrible or they can be incredibly right. Some decisions can either turn out good or bad. The one that was made on Monday is one of those decisions. It is one that still has hope, in my opinion. It's horrible right now, but later on, I hope it will feel better and be better for all of us.

I feel like I should make a decision like this in my own situation. The sucky thing is, I can't make decisions for the life of me. It's really hard. I don't know how to go about doing it.

That's one of my many problems.

Thankfully, I have things to calm me down, or distract me, if you will. I've decided to start making feather earrings and sell them for a profit. Something I love doing and making money while I'm doing it. I'm only selling to friends right now but hopefully the business will take off.

Today I'm getting a much needed break from life. Megan is taking me rollerskating tonight and I'm excited to try it for the first time. Wish me luck.

I am also excited for some In-N-Out tonight. Smiles.

By the way, sorry that this post didn't make any sense whatsoever.

Listening to: Everything We Had - The Academy Is...

A final moment in the dead of night...

So my childhood is officially over, everyone.

It was the end of a great tradition.

I had my homemade Deathly Hallows sweater on with Snape shirt underneath, and book in tow as I waited all day in line with my sis and friends awaiting our beloved Harry Potter at midnight.

The Warner Bros. logo came on and a shot of Severus Snape and I already started crying because I knew it was all ending. Twelve years of my life, I've been devoted to this boy named Harry Potter and it's all over. But it will always live in our hearts.

All throughout the movie, I was crying my eyes out. I never got a break. Once I started recovering from one thing, the next thing had to make me cry too. But overall, this movie was amazing. It's filmed the best. I may be saying that because it has two parts but still, it was the most complete. And I loved it. Loved it. Thank you, Harry.

Listening to: Cathedrals - Jump Little Children

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

Your dreams are the same as mine...

Emma Watson through the years...

Yes, I know this is not eight dresses for the eight movie premieres she has attended for Harry Potter, but I got carried away. Since Order of the Phoenix, she has gotten so much better at dressing for these events that I have decided to put both her world premiere dress with her US premiere dress in the timeline of her dresses for you all to enjoy. Before our very eyes, she has grown up to become an inspiration to me as a fashion goddess and also just an amazing person. Hers is the career I would want to have over anybody's. No drama, tabloids or anything. Just great movies, great fashion and modeling, and a wonderful personality.

I cannot wait for this movie to come out. Serious. I will weep.

Listening to: Poison & Wine - The Civil Wars

It feels like home to me...

I really don't want this to end.

The last world premiere of Harry Potter happened two days ago in Trafalgar Square in the UK for the Deathly Hallows Part II and it was a tear fest. The cast and crew were crying, especially Emma Watson as she made a speech about her experience. The photos of them crying made me really sad. It breaks my heart. I couldn't even imagine. I'm only a fan and I can't even let Harry Potter go. It's been about twelve years. Twelve years I've been obsessing over these books and movies about this boy named Harry Potter. It was my entire childhood, and now my childhood is officially ending. In a week, it all ends.

You probably have figured out that this next week's roll of blogs that you will see from me will be about Harry Potter. Everything Harry. The first of them is the premiere and the gorgeous Oscar de la Renta tulle dress that Emma Watson wore as she bawled her pretty eyes out. I've been going on and on about how amazing she is and how amazing her sense of style is and the dress she wore was the perfect one to end her reign as Hermione Granger.


Listening to: Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk

Found you tripping on the stars...

Emma Watson, I love you dearly.

She is perfect and an inspiration.

I can't wait for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I.

Everyone should buy the new December issue of Marie Claire with Miss Emma on the cover. I already did.

Smiles.

Listening to: Mobile Chateau - Matt Costa