"Fading everything to black and blue."

Tart tank top. Xhilaration bandeau. Ed Hardy skirt. BCBG wedges.
Swarovski earrings. Marc Jacobs and House of Harlow rings.

"Till the morning we dream so long."

What can I say, Marc Jacobs excites me! :o)

I love Marc Jacobs, hands down. He is one of my--if not very--favorite designers. If I could [afford to] dress in Marc Jacobs head to toe everyday, you can bet that I would!

I also really like his heart print stuff; they're so whimsical and fun. :o) (See here for another heart print Marc item.)

Aerie dress. Marc Jacobs cardigan. Marc Jacobs headband and ring.
Swarovski earrings. Betsey Johnson socks. Calvin Klein heels.

I specifically chose this ring because the pearl on the ring would match the pearl buttons on the sweater. I am all about coordination!

Interested in buying this cardigan? Visit my shop! Check it out as for other items as well--many are as low as $15! I'm going to be adding a lot of items soon so be sure to check back!

I got around to watching the new Pretty Little Liars episode! PLL is definitely one of my favorite shows; it has the drama, the suspense, and the fashion! What did you think of the last episode?

Bonnie from Glam Kitten's Litterbox was my first Blogger of the Week! Will you be next? Be sure to friend/follow me on Facebook and Twitter to find out! :o)

Hope everyone has a good rest of their weekend! I'm actually looking forward to the weekend being over because there has been some promises of real sunshine (none of that potential rain business)!

-Samantha

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"Picture that with a Kodak."

I'm semi short so I tend to wear skirts and dresses with shorter hems to allude that my legs are longer than they really are. Any length that falls past the knees gets a bit tricky so I tend to avoid them altogether.

However, once upon a time ago, I fell in love with John Varvatos and bought this silk dress. It's longer than I prefer--it's probably the longest dress I own besides the one in this post--and it's a tad matronly but I love it nonetheless. In attempts to not look so 40s housewife-ish, I paired the dress with nude fishnets (which is hard to see because of the brightness of the pictures) and tall heels.



John Varvatos dress. Forever 21 tank top. Steve Madden heels.
Swarovki earrings. Linea Pelle bracelet. House of Harlow Sunburst ring.





The newest items Sunburst collection from House of Harlow are currently this khaki color. I have the Sunburst ring in cream (as seen in this post), the earrings in black, and I have been wanting the Abalone Pendant Necklace for the longest time. So if I continue the trend of collecting different items from the collection in different colors, I could still choose from a few others to get in khaki. :o)

I am so excited that Pretty Little Liars is back! I haven't watched this week's episode yet though, has anyone seen it? And if so, was it worth the wait??

I'm going to start having a "Blogger/Look of the Week" which will normally be announced on Fridays (conveniently coinciding with Friend Friday) so be sure to friend/follow me on Facebook and Twitter! ! :o)

-Samantha

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"Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want."

Dear Readers,

Huge apologies for being such a bad blogger this month. :o( I know I've neglected updating and I'm sorry. It's just been a really busy month for me, and I think I had more on my plate than I could really carry. Most of my spare time was spent trying to squeeze in sleep.

It's my last week for my first internship so I am definitely looking forward to more sleep and more time in May--which means, I'll be back to my normal blogging self! :o)

Big thanks to those of you who loyally follow me and still visited, it means a lot!

Gap sweater. People's Liberation jacket. Paige jeans. Swarovski earrings.
Marc Jacobs necklace. Tarina Tarantino ring. Gap scarf. Zigi Soho "Dean" boots.

My giveaway ends on Saturday, don't forget to enter for a chance to win a bird necklace I made!

<3 Samantha



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"'Cause you can, so you do."

Have you tried the Starbucks Toffee Frappuccinos? I love them! Clearly, because I am endorsing them in a following picture and am not paid for it!

Forever 21 dress. Banana Republic cami. BCBG wedges. Handmade necklace.
Juicy Couture bracelet. Swarovski earrings. Nordstrom ring.

Remember those black Calvin Klein heels I used to wear almost always? (They were my go-to heels after all!) Well unfortunately for me, I can't find them. I am 99% sure my closet ate them. But in conclusion, it is why I've been wearing these BCBG wedges so often. They often just happen to be the last worn pair of shoes and not yet placed back correctly in the closet; so when I'm in a hurry, they are the most accessible.

I really need to look for my Calvin Klein heels though (or dig other black heels out) because the Mary Jane style of the BCBG wedges make them a little less versatile. I absolutely love the wedges; but with this dress, it makes me look a tad matronly--which isn't the look I'm going for!

Speaking of things I don't go for, I love shopping online because you can find amazing steals and deals; however, the downside is you're not always 100% guaranteed what you get will be perfect. Obviously when it comes to clothes, if you're in a store, you can try something on. If you get it online, even if you know what size you are in a certain brand, you can find that you don't like the fit of something.

When it comes to accessories, you could potentially go wrong when pictures are extra zoomed in or not shown to scale. When I bought the Juicy bracelet I'm wearing in this post on a flash sale site, I thought it was going to be a lot thicker. Thankfully, it's still really cute, and I love it! You can buy the pink or white version of it here for just $23! And my picture wearing it is accurate!! :o)

But if you're interested in jewelry for free...

April Giveaway

Like my bird necklace? Or.....like me? Let's be necklace twins! :o) I made 2 of these necklaces, one for me and one for you!



How to enter:

Do any (or all!) of the following and leave a separate comment telling me which one you did.

1. Follow me on Google Friend Connect.
2. Follow me on Twitter.
3. Follow me on Bloglovin'.
4. Like me on Facebook.

Each is worth 1 entry! The giveaway ends at the end of the month. Good luck! :o)

Have a good rest of the weekend! :o)

-Samantha!

"If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it."

Michael Stars top. Gap jeans. Jessica Simpson heels. Forever 21 headband. Guess watch.
Express cuff (also seen here). Swarovski earrings. House of Harlow and Marc Jacobs rings. 

The whole concept of "one size fits most" is kind of a touchy one, at least in my opinion.  Often when I come across any shirt that says "one size fits most," I feel like it should be changed to "one size fits most super skinny people."  Thus, I'm thankful for such roomier styles like the one here (also seen in this post).

I'm also debating how I feel about clogs/backless heels.  I'm a fast walker, and I always feel so noisy when walking with clog type shoes.  I feel paranoid that I'm walking too loudly and everyone can hear each step I take.  Does anyone else ever feel like that? 

Miss Independent.

Pictures from a little while ago...After spending hours managing volunteers and making sure our event was going as smoothly as possible, I took a walk on a pier nearby and enjoyed being done with work.  I love walks by the water on days with not a single cloud in the sky--bliss.




C & C California cardigan. LA Kitson top. Joe's Jeans. Marc Jacobs tote. 
Swarovski earrings. Linea Pelle bracelets. Guess watch. CC Skye ring. Zigi Soho boots.



And apparently, the day was exhausting enough that I tried to sneak a nap in on the way home.  (We had a stop then, which is why my seatbelt isn't on.  Wear your seatbelt when you're driving, kids!)



(P.S. I warned you it wouldn't be the last you saw of the Zigi Soho boots!)

"This is the way I live."

Juicy Couture jacket. Forever 21 cami. Joe's Jeans. Marc Jacobs necklace.
Juicy Couture boots. Forever 21 ring. Swarovski earrings.  Coach tote.

I definitely can't wait for the spring (and summer of course)! I want warmer weather so I can less layers (despite how much I love layering) and embrace the endless opportunities to wear skirts and dresses. As much as tights can bring fun and sensibility into wearing skirts and dresses in the colder weather, I always feel so discouraged when the weather is gross. It is the Pacific Northwest after all! But wouldn't you be more hesitant to wear skirts with the potential of splashing rain and mud on your tights/legs? I sure am!

Thus, today's post contains pictures of a more causal outfit for a day with a high chance of rain. (Although I was a bit careless and wore my suede Juicy Couture boots without using the protective spray on them beforehand. It didn't end up pouring, but I'll definitely remember to spray them beforehand next time!)

"You know, this could be something."

Gap trench jacket. French Connection dress.  BCBG wedges.  Candies tights.
Nordstrom necklace and rings. Swarovski earrings.  Guess watch.

It was Valentine's Day, but I had chosen an all black outfit.  It didn't seem to be very appropriate for the occasion so I had to throw on a bright pink trench to liven things up!

"We love designer."

Gap jacket. Lucky Brand top. Joe Jeans.  Swarovski earrings.

Seychelles boots.

The problem I've found with most skinny jeans is that they tend to make me feel adequately un-skinny.  On the plus side, I've found that where some boot cut jeans don't really work out for boots, you can't fail with skinny jeans and boots; their slim fit makes them go into boots great!  So while I'm not entirely fond of the look of skinny jeans, I am enamored by the way they fit with my boots!