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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Everything's an embrace...

F21 LEGGINGS AND TANK/ THRIFTED BLAZER WITH VINTAGE PINS/ OVER THE KNEE BOOTS - ME TOO/ NYX LIPSTICK IN B52

Goodbye all black!

This was my last black outfit for run crew. I decided to make an outfit post for you all after we striked the stage and dressing room and everything was clean. I was really bummed to see it all go away. I'm going to miss giggling with the girls on the headset and running around telling actors what to do and hearing scandalous stories.

This blazer is still a work in progress as you can maybe tell. I got inspiration from Effy in the show Skins. Her jacket is amazeballs. I just need more pins.

More from the Christmas Lust List. Smiles.

1. Vagabond Grace ankle boot in black leather

I would love an ankle boot that I can wear with anything and that has a small chunky heel perfect for any occasion. This is what I would want them to look like. They don't even have to be these exact ones, I just want a pair.

2. Huge chunky scarf I found on Ebay in red

Surprisingly I don't have a big scarf that isn't a tube scarf or an infinity scarf. I love this red one. It's so Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex and the City movie.

3. StyleMint Abbot Kinney v-neck t-shirt in heather grey

These shirts are all I hear about everywhere. I kinda want to see what all the fuss is about. I also think that anything worn by the Olsen twins is amazeballs.

4. Silver Griffin left ear cuff

I'm not one to have more than one hole in my ears so I love the idea of ear cuffs. Also, this one is super cool. It's so different from every other one I've seen. I want it.

So excited for this week. Love you all.

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Listening to: Embrace (feat. White Lies) - Chase & Status

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So glide away...

VINTAGE BLAZER AND LOUIS VUITTON PURSE/ F21 JEANS, TAUPE CARDIGAN AND TANK/ H&M SCARF/ SHOES - FLEA MARKET/ NYX LIPSTICK IN B52

Happy Saturday!

I just love fall. You know why? Pumpkin Spiced lattes. They are my love every season.

If you follow me on Twitter, I will be posting a photo every time I get one. Let's see how many I have by the end of the season. And Veronica posts pics of her Peppermint White mochas too. Follow her here. Smiles.

I haven't actually dressed up for something in a while because it was raining cats and dogs and I stuck to my big mens Forever 21 jacket and it was all I wore all the time. I figured today was a nice day so I'll dress up. I got the red blazer at Salvation Army and I had yet to wear it but it's my new favorite.

Life is getting so much better. Maybe because I'm going home for Thanksgiving really soon and my sister is coming to visit me this week and bester Kristen is staying in Santa Cruz for a while. Maybe. I'm really excited.

If you haven't heard, I'm doing run crew for a show at UCSC and the last show is tomorrow. Doing this show made me really miss doing theatre and acting. It made me extremely busy but I am very sure I will miss it a lot afterward.

Oh and I dyed my hair again but it's fading. Again. I need a lighter color.

Lately, I've been busy with the show, eating lots of food, trying to study, and playing Modern Warfare 3 with Veronica. Smiles.

Anyway. I'm excited for life. What are you all excited for?

Here are some more things from the Christmas Lust List.

1. MAC Lipstick in Such Flare from the Glitter and Ice Collection

I need a true red lipstick before I change my mind. This one is gorge. And it's from their new collection.

2. Minolta SRT 101 35mm camera in black with flash

I love the look of old cameras. Especially when they are not that expensive. And I absolutely love 35 mm cameras.

3. Lomography 35mm Redscale film

This film looks so cool when it gets developed. I need to have it for my Nikon 35mm camera.

4. Crazy Stupid Love on DVD

Ryan Gosling. Enough said.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF VERONICA SHEPP

Listening to: The Chain - Ingrid Michaelson

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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

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

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That's loved by you...

So. Last night I did my last show for a Monrovia High School production.

It was very sad, especially when we were singing our finale after the bows. Bester Eddie started crying during the last number which made me almost start crying. But after the show when we were giving out cast gifts, the moment Mr. Segal said "Seniors step forward" I started crying a ton. Everyone started crying a ton. I will definitely miss these moments.

It's getting down to the wire. I'm really sad it's ending.

All of my biggest supporters were there and it made me incredibly happy.

Brighter notes: cast parties at Denny's are the best. Two different Denny's in two nights. Woo!

ME: ROMPER-VINTAGE/ BLACK BLAZER-VINTAGE JONES NEWYORK

ME (NEXT NIGHT): FLORAL SHORTS AND BLACK TANK-F21/ LEATHER VEST-VINTAGE

On my radar...

Such a long day.

This whole week is going to be full of rehearsal and AP tests until opening night of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown on Thursday.

Busy, busy, busy.

Good news:

Andy ordered the perfect suit on this place called ahfashion.com and it is on its way.

So yeah. Prom is at the end of the month.

I'm pretty excited.

Also, another thing.

I love The Vampire Diaries.

Today's the day...

This has been a busy week. It ended beautifully, in my opinion.

Auditions for Charlie Brown were happening all through the week and the cast list finally went up on Friday. Sadly, I didn't get Snoopy, but I did get Marcie, and it's something at least. I was a little bummed about it but time with friends always fixes that.

We got some yummy Sonic on Friday after I saw the cast list and the next day, the best friends and I had more good times at Kristen's.

And I have to say, I love when things happen unexpectedly.

ME: CHECKED BLAZER-VINTAGE/ TEAL CROP TOP-F21

I found a reason...

So I bought this magazine:

And I found THE prom dress.

It's basically the one. To keep the suspense, I will not post a picture until I get it.

The unfortunate thing is that it is most likely incredibly expensive.

BUT...

I have a solution.

My aunt is an amazing seamstress. Therefore, she can make a version of the dress for me for less than if I were to buy it. So, I'm crossing my fingers.

Other news:

-You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown auditions tomorrow.

- Midterms tomorrow.

Friday needs to come now.

Pleasant day, pretty sky...

So I have a couple of issues.

1. Boys are really confusing.

2. Midterms are really stupid.

3. I have be ready for this show.

Auditions are coming up and I'm hoping to nab a lead. Hopefully Snoopy.

Hopefully.

Sometimes people can get in the way of that.

But some good updates:

1. I got Most Dramatic for Senior Best in the yearbook. And so did the bester Jeff.

2. I saw The Lovely Bones today with some peeps. It was okay but it was nice going out.

3. I also had some Taco Bell tonight. Yum.

I have some theories, but they are all jumbled up in my head so I don't really know what they are.

Just putting that out there.

Another thing. I apologize for not having a Golden Globes post. All I would have talked about was Dianna Agron's beautiful Reem Acra dress.

Just saying - this could TOTALLY be my wedding dress.

And I came here to make you dance tonight...

My last fall play at MHS- The Children's Hour

Being in this play has challenged me to do my best and I will never forget this experience.

I'm especially happy that I did this show with some of my besties, Jeff, Kristen, Christine, and Eddie. And then my other besties who do not participate in theatre came to see the show and it made me love them so much.

Another thing, my sister told me how much she loved me in the show and that meant a lot to me since she is an inspiration to me in the acting world.

All of that and everyone I love coming to see it made it worth doing.

I spent three months being an emotional wreck to play this part and I don't regret any of it.

Thank you everyone for making this amazing.