l'oxfords

In my sophomore year of high school, while writing a Magic 8-Ball program in Java for my computer programming class, I was told that if I was trying to be fake-French, "Le Oracle Eight Ball" was poorly constructed and should instead have been "L'Oracle Eight Ball." Thanks, Yanick, for improving my fake-French skills. And for the chocolate. And for making fun of me. And for being so persistent trying to get to know me. And for all the time backstage during rehearsals spent discussing absolutely nothing.

So... L'oxfords:

Gray cardigan: Uniqlo. Black top: Target. Pashmina: gift. Skirt: Forever21. Tights: DKNY. Oxfords: Payless.

these are my confessions

1. I'm seeing someone else, and I've got one on the way.
2. It's not yours.
3. I'm lying.
4. I bought this skirt from Forever21 two weeks ago because I really wanted to buy something (anything; as Tammy Faye Bakker put it, "I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist"). I would have bought summer clothes, but I wasn't sure if I was going to be staying in Berkeley over the summer, because I wasn't sure if I was really going to attempt a Computer Science degree, because I don't love it, and I am afraid of failing.
5. I took these photos anyway.
6. This skirt makes me feel fat.
7. I like symbolic action.
8. So I returned the skirt under the justification that it made me feel fat and I am indeed attempting a Computer Science degree, and the Forever21 store credit instead went to summer purchases.
9. I was going to make a backup Fall 2010 class schedule, in case I fail miserably over the summer. But then I realized that artists do not have Plan B's, or else they will fail. There will always be a Plan B, whether or not I have thought it out in advance. So while I'm not pursuing an artistic major, I'm operating under the assumption that I am getting a Linguistics/Computer Science degree, which means I need summer clothes, dammit. I'm always so willing to suspend disbelief when it comes to theater or books. Why not school?

Hair clip: no idea. Peter Pan collar blouse: delia's. Gold skirt: Forever21. Bracelet: hand-me-down, grandmother's. Tights: BP Nordstrom. Silver oxfords: delia's.

typical sam

You know those days when you saunter out of your apartment feeling cute as hell, and then you spend all morning running into everybody you were hoping to see during your Super Mario Invincibility Star/Cute As Hell period, only to realize that what you're wearing is Typical You, which by some twisted deductive logic means that Typical You is cute as hell?

Yeah, it was one of those days.

Don't judge me.

Gray cardigan: Uniqlo. Light blue thermal: Old Navy. Teal fake pashmina: gift. Black satin skirt: made by my grandmother. Tights: some brand at macy's. Oxfords: Payless. Untied shoelace: Constant Vigilance.

permutations

I MUST ADMIT... despite the perks of its simplicity, having a capsule wardrobe gets kind of boring.

V-neck UC Berkeley sweater: uncle's, hand-me-down. Blue fake pashmina: gift. Tiered skirt: Forever21. Purple tights: BP Nordstrom. Oxfords: Payless. Rings: estate sale.

P. S. I love tumblr.

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my brother asks the important questions

Spring Fever!

Spring is coming I can feel it! And thanks to a few of my favorite runway items... I can see it too!

I am so happy and lucky to have my two favorite Spring runway shoes (posts comingsoon!!) and one of my favorite Spring accessories. This pink collar by Miu Miu is so dang cute I just had to! I can't afford a whole top form Miu Miu so I figured if I at least got the collar it would bring some Miu Miu runway to every outfit!! Add a cotton candy lollipop and a matching pink hair clip in and I've officially got Spring fever!

(collar- Miu Miu, sweater and skirt- BP, socks- Betsey Johnson, shoes- Harajuku Lovers)

Nom nom nom...

return of the skirt

Out of some misguided fear that satin is a winter material, I always put this skirt into storage sometime in February, but I decided to break some rules and bust it out again because, um, I AM ALL KINDS OF INAPPROPRIATE.

Purple cardigan: Uniqlo. Pink thermal: Old Navy, gift. Pleated black satin skirt: made by my grandmother. Wheat (?) fake pashmina: gift. Tights: BP Nordstrom. Saddle shoes: Payless.

giveaway: we have a winner!

Thank you CSN for hosting this giveaway, and congratulations to the future owner of these shoes, At Auds! You'll be getting an email from me very soon. Here's her comment:

"awesomeness: on a scale of 1 to 10 I'm probably a 12.

dinner party: I would wear something mad men inspired, with red lipstick to match. I would be packing for a trip to Ireland, simply because I would love to visit. But I also love Vittoria's Roman Holiday idea! Except no hair cut for me!"

Thanks to everyone for entering and if I haven't lost you after the part where you read that you didn't win, OMG, you guys are hilarious. Some excerpts from your comments:

"level of awesomeness: I'm so awesome that even though I haven't properly slept in three days, have lost all faith in my current architecture project, and my GSI, and am trying to memorize 60 images (including architect, date, and context) for a midterm in three hours I STILL READ YOUR BLOG. OH!" - jessie

"and because I am just THAT obsessive, random, and AWESOME (hint hint) I would be wearing Kiera Knightley's green backless dress from Atonement. and obviously in this scenario I am about a foot taller and have curly brown hair." - jessie

"How awesome am I? Like the rest of my sisters around the globe (that's a whole lot of women) I'm as awesome as we can get." - sweet limes

"Actually...I am wicked awesome! Cuz my friday/weekend nights I get to spend in lab working on DNA and plasmids!" - Maria B (Have to say, that is pretty awesome.)

"I am awesome because I had pity on that goofball in high school and married him...and I'm even more awesome because even though our looks have reversed roles, we're still married!" - nightowl

"I would be wearing one of Emma Watson's dresses from the Burberry spring/summer campaign in black. My necklace would be silver nautical themed with a large central swallow pendant. I would be teetering about in red Louboutin's because, well a girl can dream." - newskepticxo

"I am so awesome that I have caught a Mewtwo in Pokemon red without using a cheat code. If you know anything about Gameboy gaming, you will know that this is an extraordinary feat." - Suz

"To my bon voyage dinner I would wear a black satin ruched bodysuit, with long sleeves, puffy shoulders, and knicker-length pants. I would wear purple velvet platform wedges with it and of course, red lipstick. It would be, in a word, GAGAFABULOUS." - Suz

"if i were playing hostess, it would be my party so i could wear chiffon if i want to (chiffon if i want to). it would be a kicky, knee-length dress; ethereal and flow-y to the point that my slightest step towards a tray of cupcakes (any party of mine will feature a wonderland assortment of carby, adorable pastries) would look like the start of dance." - Whitney

"add a gold and pink barrette in my hair and i'm ready to celebrate my trip (literally) around the world on a yacht named "flighty temptress" (or what dumbledore would call adventure)." - Whitney

Okay. I officially love you guys.

Things I Suspect Will Be Coming Into Self-Actualization In The Near Future

1. my wardrobe
2. my haircut
3. my (lack of) makeup collection
4. my major
5. my college experience

It is both exciting and excruciatingly painful in its slowness, to watch my life come into fruition.

Have a picture of impossible men:

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minty fresh

I don't know if these are mint or seafoam, but I know they are yummy. C'mon, spring!

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Jet Setting

What do you wear on your very first ride in a private jet?? Louboutin of course!

I'm really very proud of myself. I bought my first pair of "sensible" shoes from Monsieur Louboutin. They are honestly the most comfortable (non flat) shoes I own! I love them.

(jean leggings- Dylan and George, top- I forget but I got it at Intermix , sweater- BP)

We were lucky enough to go to Napa in my dad's friends (the Azrias) plane. Florence Azria is a fellow shoe blogger!! So cool.

We went for my oldest and dearest friend, and fellow shoe designer, Jessica Palermo's wedding to the AMAZING Marc Salomon. It was so beautiful I wanted to stay forever.

I wore one of my favorite dresses from the Rodarte for Target collection to the wedding. I love this dress even though my dad says it makes me look pregnant. Pshh. What does HE know? ;)

I'm also wearing Betsey Johnson shoes but you can;t really tell...

My beautiful mom wore a Celine dress and Badgley Mischka shoes, my baby sis wore Betsey Johnson head to toe, and Katie there on the left is in Theory with Report ballet flats.

The bride wore Monique Lhuillier... and look STUNNING

It was such a beautiful wedding, and definitely the most fun wedding I've ever been to!

On the way home it was all work!

Just a little champagne ;)

I've always wanted to fly private and I wasn't sure if I ever would. It was as cool as I imagined and I hope to do it again some day.

(pants- Joe's Jeans, top- Joie, sweater- JCrew, shoes- Lanvin)

what's my age again?

Gray cardigan: Uniqlo. T-shirt: Cal Student Store. Ravenclaw scarf: gift. White tennis skirt: thrifted. Black tights: generic. Striped over the knee socks: Target. Canvas sneakers: Harajuku Lovers.