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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Run faster, jump higher...

This is what an actress doing tech looks like.

Oh so busy! But happy November everyone!

For the first time ever, I'm on run crew for a play instead of acting in it. It's very different but I actually really love it. It's called Let's Murder the Moonshine and I think it's pretty awesome.

I was told to wear all black, but being the little drama queen I am I had to add a little pizzazz to the all black. This is one of my favorite sweaters ever. I haven't worn it in forever and I'm so glad I brought it to Santa Cruz with me. So soft.

But anyway, I am looking forward to wearing all black this week and next week for the run of the show.

Other news:

If you haven't already noticed my hair is ombré. I dyed it about a week ago. It's faded a little bit, but don't you fret, I'm dying it again to make it a little lighter. I really like it. My hair has been

dark dark brown for almost twenty years. I felt it was time for a change. Even a small one.

So it is November, which means it's time for the holidays. That makes me extremely happy. I get to go home and see my lovely friends and family, who I miss a lot.

Every Thanksgiving I debut my Christmas Lust List to my family but I decided to do something

a little different this year. Every other blog post this month and next I will post a couple of things on the list for my secret messengers (*cough* sissy and K-Fed).

So without further ado:

1. The NAKED Palette from Urban Decay

Veronica's boyfriend bought this for her and it came in the mail last week. I got a good look at it and it's gorge. I love.

2. The Mountain Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt Mens M

I want another wolf shirt. Enough said.

3. Forever 21 leatherette and mesh leggings

I don't know if these are still online but I want something like them. I know Romwe has a pair like them, which are good too. They're fun.

4. LUXLA Matte black silver hex bracelet

I found this beautiful bracelet on the wonderful blog Color Me Nana, by Dylana Suarez and I fell in love. How could you not? So simple. So edgy.

Anyway. Smiles.

VINTAGE SWEATER/ THRIFTED BOOTS/ F21 LEGGIINGS/ NYX LIPSTICK IN FRAPPUCINO

PHOTOS COURTESY OF VERONICA SHEPP

Listening to: I Threw It On the Ground - The Lonely Island

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All this longing...

Lovely weather we're having no?

I've been living in Santa Cruz for two years and the weather still confuses me every time. This week started out really rainy and I thought it was going to last all week. I was wrong.

Today was a very nice sunny and breezy day. I brought a cardigan to class with me, which I didn't even need at all. Thanks to the weather, I'm happy to say I finally have an outfit post to share with you.

The color is kinda off in that last picture but these are the shorts I made this summer. I've only worn them a couple times, but I love them. For my sister's birthday, I made her some distressed studded denim shorts and I had some studs left over. So I googled some styles of studded shorts and found the Sabo Skirt version and had myself a little DIY project. I went to a thrift store and found some Levis and cut the legs off, distressed them, and then added the studs. I really like the way they turned out.

Some updates:

I've been really into lipstick, which is really different for me. Roomie and bestie Veronica convinced me to buy three lipsticks from NYX last night. We made a fall lipstick video for her Youtube page here. Oh and last weekend I also bought a lipstick from Maybelline and I'm loving it. Who woulda thunk?

Oh and I'm going to clear up some confusion if anyone has any: A while ago, I mentioned in a post that I would be posting some old drafts of blog posts because there are big gaps in between posts. So if you are wondering why I'm posting with last year's date, those are drafts I'm publishing.

Love you all. xo

VINTAGE BLOUSE AND SUNNIES/ LEVIS SHORTS - DIY/ THRIFTED BOOTS/ TIGHTS - GIVENCHY/ REVLON LIPSTICK IN BLACKBERRY

PHOTOS COURTESY OF VERONICA SHEPP

Listening to: What the Water Gave Me - Florence + the Machine

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

Take it as a song...

So I just had a great sister weekend!

I haven't slept over my sister's house since the Eisley concert and that was only for a night. I spent the whole weekend with her. Yesterday, I went to the Fairfax flea market and Shareen's with her, her best friend Kate, and her sister Megan and we had a grand old time.
I bought a great red skirt and some vintage pins for a DIY surprise I better finish by fall.

And tomorrow, bestie Veronica is coming down to visit for the week and I'm so excited!!!

I need lots of coffee and macarons for this week. It's going to be awesome.
xo

CROP TOP - F21/ SKIRT - WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET FROM CROSSROADS/ FEATHER - DIY/ VINTAGE DOONEY & BOURKE BAG AND JEWELRY

Listening to: Detlef Schrempf - Band of Horses

All through the daylight...

Just some photos from my day out with the family.

We went to the Americana in Glendale, had a nice dinner at Cheesecake Factory and dessert at Crumbs Bake Shop. Sister at Lainey Turns the Camera On and I love cupcakes. Especially red velvet. Yum. Smiles.
Enjoy.

VINTAGE LEATHER VEST/ WHITE TEE - KILL CITY FROM WASTELAND/ BELT - VINTAGE/ JEAN SHORTS - CALVIN KLEIN/ FEATHERS - BY SAMII RYAN/ BROGUES - F21/ VINTAGE DOONEY & BOURKE BAG

Oh and bester Kristen told me last night about her new blog Better Off With A Federoff which you all need to follow. I love that kid. Smiles.

Listening to: Daylight - Matt & Kim

I'll eat you up...

So you all know that I was fierce Ke$ha last Saturday at the famous Alex Mendoza's Nicki Minaj/Britney Spears/Ke$ha party. I had glitter all over my face and I still do even two days after the party. But I loved it. I only had my 35mm camera unfortunately so I will post those pictures from the night when I get the film developed. That's the only downside to not having a good digital to post pictures right away. However, thankfully, my sis at Lainey Turns the Camera On had her trusty camera as always and she got some shots of me before I left.

I absolutely loved my outfit. I made two pieces of my outfit myself and the shorts I ripped a little bit more. I made the GET SLEAZY shirt with spray paint and I made a feather earring which surprisingly turned out really well. I'm planning on making more feathers so I can sell them. I wore the earring along with the red feathers I got from By Samii Ryan which I posted about a while ago. The rest of the outfit I already had in my closet. Not a surprise, for I love buying costume-y pieces of clothing. You never know when you'll need them.
I will post pictures from the night once I get my roll developed.

BOOTS - ME TOO/ SHORTS - COTTON ON/ SHIRT AND FEATHER - DIY/ RED FEATHERS - BY SAMII RYAN/ SEQUIN CARDIGAN AND JEWELRY - VINTAGE

Listening to: Cannibal - Ke$ha

I'll give it to someone special...

Day after Christmas is a day of rest. Smiles.

Christmas was a success to sum it all up.

Christmas Eve at my sister's house.

My cute sis over at Lainey Turns the Camera On.

Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas! Love, me and the fam.

Now, time to go see Black Swan. Smiles.

xoxo

RED LACE DRESS - H&M/ VINTAGE VALENTINO BLAZER/ REPORT HEELS

RED BOW - AMERICAN APPAREL/ LACE BUTTON UP - H&M/ BOW SKIRT - F21

Listening to: Last Christmas (Glee Cast Version) - Glee, The Music, The Christmas Album

But I love you anyways...

Happy birthday to my big sissy!

I wish I could be home to celebrate with her.

I hope she has an amazing week! Love you sissy.

Listening to: I Love You Anyways - Travis

You make me live...

Recently, I read about something on my sister's blog over at laineyturnsthecameraon.com about how important her friends are. That made me think about the loves of my life and my besties who make me the happiest ever.

And especially because my senior year is soon ending, I'm thinking about the people I will be leaving when I go off to UC Santa Cruz next year.

My sister has therefore inspired me to show off the people I consider my beautiful best friends.

So without further ado:

KRISTEN

JEFF

CHRISTINE

EDDIE

ROSE

GISELLE

PANCHY

SARAH

MICHAEL

MEGAN

ANDREW

There seems to be too many of them. But I don't think so. In my mind, these are the people I will still be in contact with in ten years. They each have a special place in my heart.

Smiles.