As we dance through the dark...

Gah, March is going by so quickly! Finals are next week which explains why I haven't been on here.
But I do have another quick outfit post for ya since I'm still trying very hard to update you guys on my life and what I'm wearing and what not.
I wanted to post this outfit in particular because I wanted to show you my new favorites at the moment, which are my Vagabond Dioon boots! I'm so stoked on them. I also thought they matched the dress really well. (Fun fact: the man got me this Evil Twin dress for Valentine's Day, yeah he knows me. Smiles.) I don't usually dress up every day. Lately it's been some sort of black pants with a tee or sweater and sneakers. So this was nice to document.

Also I just finished a research paper for one of my favorite classes I've ever taken here, my monsters class. Yes you heard right. Monsters. Today was the last day and I was pretty bummed to leave. I've recently realized that an onslaught of "lasts" are coming up soon in my time here at UC Santa Cruz and I'm really excited and sad about it all at the same time.

Anyway, just wanted to stop by. I may sneak another post or two in on here before the man and I depart for LA. xo

Listening to: Love Me Like I'm Not Made Of Stone - Lykke Li

DRESS BY EVIL TWIN
VAGABOND BOOTS
SEIKO WATCH
ASSORTED RINGS

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Just let it happen...

So as you may have noticed, festival season is upon us and I am completely jealous of those who get to go to Coachella this year.

I say it every year that I want to go so bad but things just don't work out sometimes. My sister and I are making it our goal this year to go to Outside Lands. Don't get me wrong, I love Coachella, but I feel like it gets way too hyped up. Maybe that's just me being super annoyed that I don't get to go. Anyway.

I made a Coachella/any music festival essentials list for any of you going this weekend or next weekend. I did it to make me feel better, but I think it just made me more jealous. It's all goody though because my time will come. Smiles.

So yeah, here are my what-to-wear tips and what not for festival season.

1. Accessories galore.

2. Pretty skirts.

3. Fun shorts.

4. Great shoes.

Those are my must-haves. Of course you also need some fun tops and flowy bohemian dresses since it's Coachella duh. But you get it. I hope you all found this helpful if you're currently struggling with what to wear this weekend. And if you're not going to the desert like me, that shouldn't stop you from dressing like you are going. Smiles. xo

Listening to: Breakers - Local Natives

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Take me home...

 

THRIFTED TOP/ VINTAGE PANTS AND BELT/ HEADBAND - F21/ JEFFREY CAMPBELL LITAS/ REVLON LIPSTICK IN BLACKBERRY

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Sorry this is so late, but if you follow my Twitter or Insta you may have seen what I was up to at home.

It's my last night home so I thought I'd post tonight. I have to say, even though my break wasn't very long, it was just really nice being home. I can't believe it's been two months.

I've missed this place. It sucks because I didn't have enough time to go to all the places I wanted to go or see a lot of people, but thankfully, winter break is only a couple weeks away. I'll have all the time in the world. Smiles.

So did anyone go Christmas shopping? People are cray.

x

Listening to: Kiss You - One Direction

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We can live like this forever...

So Easter went by super quickly yesterday even though I've been eating Easter candies since last week.

I had a very nice Easter weekend besides what went down on Friday, but let's not talk about that silly business. Veronica and I had a little date night and saw Titanic in 3D which was absolutely insane. It was amazing to see it on a big screen. I didn't know how invested I was going to be watching it, but I ended up crying like a little child. It's so long that when I usually watch it like on TV or something, I can't get into it emotionally. But this time, I was bawling my big old eyes out.

Yesterday, I had a nice quiet Easter with Veronica. We went to church, took some pictures outside since it was a beautiful day, and then had brunch where else? Denny's. I don't have a lot of cute church-y clothes with me up here so I had to work with what I had. I busted out the pasty legs to wear this dress though. I seriously need to tan. My legs haven't seen daylight in months. Anyway.

We spent the rest of the day painting our nails since I bought more nail polish. I even bought a minty color which is totally not me but I just had to because everyone needs a mint color for spring. Plus Veronica is rubbing off on me a little. She loves super bright nail polish colors.

Anyway, I'll leave you with that.

THRIFTED DENIM JACKET - GUESS/ VINTAGE PINS AND DOONEY & BOURKE BAG/ DRESS - BORROWED FROM KRISTEN/ STEVE MADDEN SHOES

Listening to: Fine By Me - Andy Grammer

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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:

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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

Take my hand...

The past couple days have been a little cold, there was even rain on Sunday. But it was effing hot today. Couldn't believe it. I heard L.A. was having a weird warm/cold thing too.

But anyway, once it starts getting really cold in Santa Cruz, I'm going to want to be back in Monrovia for some fake fall weather so I can wear these outfits, since they're pretty cute, but not really warm. I already want to be back, if only for a little.
I made some outfits on Polyvore all centering around shoes. These are the four go-to pairs of shoes I want to get for this fall and winter. I already have the Litas (thanks sissy). I have never been more in love with a pair of shoes. But all these other shoes are on the Lust List.
2. Black Leather Colie Pump - Jessica Simpson3. Black Patent Loafers - H&M4. Red Kimchi Blue Lace-Up Cone Heel Boot - Urban Outfitters
Enjoy.Oh and if you haven't seen the trailer for Like Crazy yet, here it is. I'm in a mood.I saw it when I went to see One Day. Don't cry like I did.

Listening to: Can't Help Falling In Love - Ingrid Michaelson