As the temperatures drop, it's clear summer has left us. I don't really mind the cold; it's the rain that I hate. I've told you that I'm not cut out for the Pacific Northwest! But either way, time for layering and long sleeves!
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Showing posts with label C and C California. Show all posts
Monday, October 31, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
"I'm too sexy for my shirt."
I think I'm going to just have a fun month with screen tees! I love this Alex & Chloe one which says "I'm too sexy for my shirt" -- in French. I think the foreign language factor adds much coolness.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
"Count your blessings to find what you look for."
We are reaching Hump Day, and I am thrilled it is finally the middle of the week.
I have the most confidence when I am wearing a pair of really high heels. Still, sometimes, it is more about convenience. I am obsessed with Melissa flats, as I've mentioned in a few past posts. They are cute, trendy, eco-friendly, and most of all, comfortable!
I also love this C & C California ombre dress--I even have it in a pink version. :o)
I just figured out that you can change your Google Chrome theme and went with the Rebecca Taylor theme, and I have to say that I am getting pretty obsessed with it. I am loving using the internet simply so I can stare at the pretty flowered background. LOL. I think I am starting to like it more than the Louis Vuitton theme I used to have for my Firefox. In conclusion, if you are a Chrome user who has an appreciation for pretty things--especially flowery things--you should get the Rebecca Taylor theme too! :o)
It is midnight now, and I am absolutely exhausted which is rather weaksauce for me. I am quite the night owl so around 3 in the morning is usually when I start getting tired. But it's been a really busy week so far, and I've also gotten back into writer mode! I am actually taking a break from a new novel I just started writing to work on this blog post!
It is midnight now, and I am absolutely exhausted which is rather weaksauce for me. I am quite the night owl so around 3 in the morning is usually when I start getting tired. But it's been a really busy week so far, and I've also gotten back into writer mode! I am actually taking a break from a new novel I just started writing to work on this blog post!
I have the most confidence when I am wearing a pair of really high heels. Still, sometimes, it is more about convenience. I am obsessed with Melissa flats, as I've mentioned in a few past posts. They are cute, trendy, eco-friendly, and most of all, comfortable!
I also love this C & C California ombre dress--I even have it in a pink version. :o)
C & C California dress. Forever 21 tank top. Coach purse.
Sequin earrings. Marc Jacobs ring. Melissa Night Flocked II flats.
I'm off to watch the latest Pretty Little Liars episode and catch up on blog browsing and comments before bed!
Hope everyone has a great day! :o)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
"Give me boots and boys."
I bought these boots nearly 2 months ago and blogged about them, but here is their debut! I love them so far! They are currently being categorized as 3 hour shoes, but I'll have to wear them longer next time and see if I can last in them. I love their tall height and their versatility with their ability to be either thigh high or rolled down as over the knee boots.
My Juicy Couture headband and scarf were purchased at the same time--amazing deals scored at Nordstrom Rack. LOVE that store! I am also especially loving the scarf. I didn't know how I would like an infinity scarf, but I am definitely converted to an infinity scarf wearer! They are so fun and easy to wear, I don't know why I was so hesitant before! They are worn/wrapped like a long scarf would normally, but you are saved the hassle of trying to figure out what to do with the ends of the scarf (well, I have that problem, do you??)! I don't think you can entirely tell from the pictures, but the scarf is also studded. :o)
[Eyes:] Urban Decay Goddess, Shattered, and Grifter shadows,
Lancome Artliner, Lancome Cils Booster, Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara.
I get constant compliments on my eye makeup and when I thought about, I realized my eyes are as great as they are (well, on a good day!) primarily thanks to Urban Decay and Lancome! Urban Decay is my favorite brand for eyeshadows because I love their selection of colors; I especially love their Book of Shadows. The "Books" always come with a great variety of colors and are always really fun. I give kudos to their marketing and design team--or whoever comes up with the book/box designs; every edition of the Book of Shadows is always really fun and I hate tossing it after I'm done!
I like the Lancome Artliner because on days when I want my eyeliner to be thinner, I can draw it so precisely! (For days when I like my eyeliner thick, I can just angle the Artliner, and the job still gets done!)
I was never a huge fan of Lancome mascaras before because I found that they tended to both smudge and clump, but the Hypnose Drama mascara won me over. It's long last lasting, doesn't flake, and most of all, is one of the best volumizing mascaras I've ever used. And with the help of the Cils Booster, my eyelashes look fabulous! If you pick one product to invest in, it should be the Cils Booster; pair it with any mascara and you will see the difference!
What products/new purchases are you currently loving? :o)
My Juicy Couture headband and scarf were purchased at the same time--amazing deals scored at Nordstrom Rack. LOVE that store! I am also especially loving the scarf. I didn't know how I would like an infinity scarf, but I am definitely converted to an infinity scarf wearer! They are so fun and easy to wear, I don't know why I was so hesitant before! They are worn/wrapped like a long scarf would normally, but you are saved the hassle of trying to figure out what to do with the ends of the scarf (well, I have that problem, do you??)! I don't think you can entirely tell from the pictures, but the scarf is also studded. :o)
C & C California top. Abercrombie & Fitch jacket. Easy Money jeans. Juicy Couture headband.
Juicy Couture Nailhead Infinity Scarf. Tarina Tarantino ring. Report boots.
Juicy Couture Nailhead Infinity Scarf. Tarina Tarantino ring. Report boots.
[Eyes:] Urban Decay Goddess, Shattered, and Grifter shadows,
Lancome Artliner, Lancome Cils Booster, Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara.
I get constant compliments on my eye makeup and when I thought about, I realized my eyes are as great as they are (well, on a good day!) primarily thanks to Urban Decay and Lancome! Urban Decay is my favorite brand for eyeshadows because I love their selection of colors; I especially love their Book of Shadows. The "Books" always come with a great variety of colors and are always really fun. I give kudos to their marketing and design team--or whoever comes up with the book/box designs; every edition of the Book of Shadows is always really fun and I hate tossing it after I'm done!
I like the Lancome Artliner because on days when I want my eyeliner to be thinner, I can draw it so precisely! (For days when I like my eyeliner thick, I can just angle the Artliner, and the job still gets done!)
I was never a huge fan of Lancome mascaras before because I found that they tended to both smudge and clump, but the Hypnose Drama mascara won me over. It's long last lasting, doesn't flake, and most of all, is one of the best volumizing mascaras I've ever used. And with the help of the Cils Booster, my eyelashes look fabulous! If you pick one product to invest in, it should be the Cils Booster; pair it with any mascara and you will see the difference!
What products/new purchases are you currently loving? :o)
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Friday, March 11, 2011
"Never quittin' on believin.'"
Juicy Couture hoodie. C & C California top. Easy Money jeans. Groove boots.
Givenchy earrings. Marc Jacobs necklace and sunglasses. Juicy Couture rings.
This is probably my favorite hoodie simply for the pocket embellishments. :o)
I'm super glad that it's finally the weekend! I do have to work today though, so I don't know how much of a weekend it will really be. I've also started doing hot yoga early in the mornings (taking it in the middle of the afternoon throws my whole schedule into a funk) which means that I never get to sleep in anymore. Although in reality, I am lucky for any sleep I manage to cram in between my two internships and normal work! Life is just full blown busy for me at the moment, so sorry for the lack of posts this week! :o(
I told you I was going to post more art pictures so here is one of the pieces I made last month:
I can already tell I'm going to be too busy this month so I'm glad I was able to get a good amount done last month!
I also changed my shop store! You can now Shop Samantha via tumblr :o) I have items as low as $15 and brand new, be sure to check it out!
Super thankful that despite having the tsunami warning in my area, we fared just fine. Also glad that my friends on the other side of the world are safe. My heart goes out to all those effected by the tsunami. It is moments like these that we really have to take a step back and realize how lucky we are for everything we have.
Have a lovely weekend, stay safe! :o)
-S
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
"Just love yourself, and you're set."
I want to do mutual guest posts/blog switches for a day with other fashion bloggers! Anyone interested? I've seen it on other blogs and think it would be fun! Let me know if you're up for it!
I'm pretty excited for March. I'm glad I can look back on February and say that it was a good month for me--at least a productive month, but productivity makes me happy so therefore, a good month! I started hot yoga which I've been enjoying. Well, it's kind of torture, but good torture. It's nice having someone yell at me to push myself harder, and I really enjoy how I feel afterward. I've also gotten back on the treadmill and bike, so I'm super proud of myself. And I did a few art pieces and have gotten back into tinkering with jewelry making (pictures to come!). It makes me happy to be able to get around to doing things that I've been wanting to do for awhile now. :o)
It's baaaaaaaaaaack. Recognize this jacket? ;) But don't worry, I haven't been wearing it every day! In fact, because I haven't been wearing it lately, I've missed it and just had to revisit it. :o)
I'm pretty excited for March. I'm glad I can look back on February and say that it was a good month for me--at least a productive month, but productivity makes me happy so therefore, a good month! I started hot yoga which I've been enjoying. Well, it's kind of torture, but good torture. It's nice having someone yell at me to push myself harder, and I really enjoy how I feel afterward. I've also gotten back on the treadmill and bike, so I'm super proud of myself. And I did a few art pieces and have gotten back into tinkering with jewelry making (pictures to come!). It makes me happy to be able to get around to doing things that I've been wanting to do for awhile now. :o)
It's baaaaaaaaaaack. Recognize this jacket? ;) But don't worry, I haven't been wearing it every day! In fact, because I haven't been wearing it lately, I've missed it and just had to revisit it. :o)
C & C California top. Lauren Conrad x Kohls dress. People's Liberation jacket. Aldo heels.
Marc Jacobs necklace. Juicy Couture bracelet. Forever 21 ring. Revlon polish in Temptress.
This Forever 21 ring never fails to draw attention and bring compliments. I was at the checkout register at Safeway and the cashier guy was totally in awe. I normally wear rings on my middle finger, but like a nice, large statement ring on my index finger.
Not so fashion related, but worth your time:
However, in a rash moment between Alice and Mattia, Mattia decides to accept a research position abroad leaving them separated by thousands of miles and thousands of unsaid things. Raw, poignant, The Solitude of Prime Numbers delivers a heart-wrenching story to its readers. It is hard to finish the book and not be affected. The stories--the lives--of Alice and Mattia are sad and tragic, but told beautifully by Giordano. Rating: 4.8/5.
-S
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
"She ain't got riches, but she's got fashion."
There are numerous fashion bloggers participating in the 30 for 30, and I opted to not participate from the beginning. In reality, I would likely inadvertently end up participating because when I like certain items, I wear them over and over again (like these Zigi boots actually, as also seen here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and just a few days ago here...). I'm not even going to bother listing all the posts where I've worn my black People's Liberation jacket because the number of links I provide would probably be double digits; my friend even told me that I needed to retire the jacket from wearing it so often (of course, that won't happen because I absolutely love it).
However, I'm well aware of my habitual wearing habit and that's why one of my goals this year is to wear everything in my closet at least once. Thus, this blazer is making its appearance for the first time in nearly a year! Last time I wore it was March of last year (see here)! Some items in my closet don't normally even get lucky enough to be worn annually, but hopefully, I can accomplish my goal and change that!
However, I'm well aware of my habitual wearing habit and that's why one of my goals this year is to wear everything in my closet at least once. Thus, this blazer is making its appearance for the first time in nearly a year! Last time I wore it was March of last year (see here)! Some items in my closet don't normally even get lucky enough to be worn annually, but hopefully, I can accomplish my goal and change that!
C & C California top. William Rast blazer. Heartloom skirt. Zigi Soho boots. Moschino earrings.
I'm in love with this mural downtown and finally got around to taking pictures with it. If my shirt wasn't in color, I could fully blend into the black and white!
Special thanks to KC from Sequin Corner Cakes for awarding me with the "Stylish Blogger Award"! I'm so flattered! :o)
Rules receiving this award:
-Thank and link back to the person who gave you this reward.
-Share 7 things about yourself.
-Award 15 recently discovered bloggers.
-Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.
7 Things About Me:
1. The first thing I would do if I won the lottery would be to go out and buy a classic medium Chanel "shopping bag" or a Louis Vuitton monogram Speedy 30 bag.
2. Writing is one of my biggest passions. I published 2 books of poetry by the time I was 17 (see here and here). I'm currently working on a children's book.
3. I have loved arts and crafts since I was a kid (see my recent painting and headbands).
4. I'm not good at any sports, I just run; I do the Susan B. Komen 5K annually.
5. I am a complete night owl; I am lucky if I can get to bed by 3am. I just feel most motivated to get things done late at night.
6. When I was little, I used to change my favorite color every birthday until I ran out of the "good" colors and was left with having either orange, yellow, or brown as my favorite color; so I just gave up.
7. I'm a bit old fashioned and love reading and writing emails. (Email me at samanthavlee@gmail.com!)
I pass the Stylish Blogger Award to:
1. Kileen of Cute and Little: you can be sure to find her in a fabulous outfit every time.
2. Shin of Fashion Cappuccino: great pictures, great picks, and great outfits.
3. Michaela of Michaela Noelle Designs: she's just lovely!
4. Elle Sees: great photo collages!
5. Kryz of Thirstythought: has impeccable outfits.
6. My Closet in Sketches: love her illustrated outfits.
7. Melrod of Modanista Junkie: great style!
8. Jamie of Glam Latte: she has great taste!
9. Diana of Diana Kang: amazingly glamorous style, plus, I'm pretty sure we have the same taste in music.
10. Sheryl of Walk In Wonderland: really cute outfits!
11. P.S. I Made This: so fashionably creative.
12. Bonnie of Flashes of Style: always looks effortlessly cute.
13. Karolina of K Come Karolina: great blog!
14. Passports and Prada: love her versality.
15. Bonnie of Glam Kitten's Litter Box: her personality really shines through her blog.
Congrats everyone! :o)
-S
Special thanks to KC from Sequin Corner Cakes for awarding me with the "Stylish Blogger Award"! I'm so flattered! :o)
Rules receiving this award:
-Thank and link back to the person who gave you this reward.
-Share 7 things about yourself.
-Award 15 recently discovered bloggers.
-Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.
7 Things About Me:
1. The first thing I would do if I won the lottery would be to go out and buy a classic medium Chanel "shopping bag" or a Louis Vuitton monogram Speedy 30 bag.
2. Writing is one of my biggest passions. I published 2 books of poetry by the time I was 17 (see here and here). I'm currently working on a children's book.
3. I have loved arts and crafts since I was a kid (see my recent painting and headbands).
4. I'm not good at any sports, I just run; I do the Susan B. Komen 5K annually.
5. I am a complete night owl; I am lucky if I can get to bed by 3am. I just feel most motivated to get things done late at night.
6. When I was little, I used to change my favorite color every birthday until I ran out of the "good" colors and was left with having either orange, yellow, or brown as my favorite color; so I just gave up.
7. I'm a bit old fashioned and love reading and writing emails. (Email me at samanthavlee@gmail.com!)
I pass the Stylish Blogger Award to:
1. Kileen of Cute and Little: you can be sure to find her in a fabulous outfit every time.
2. Shin of Fashion Cappuccino: great pictures, great picks, and great outfits.
3. Michaela of Michaela Noelle Designs: she's just lovely!
4. Elle Sees: great photo collages!
5. Kryz of Thirstythought: has impeccable outfits.
6. My Closet in Sketches: love her illustrated outfits.
7. Melrod of Modanista Junkie: great style!
8. Jamie of Glam Latte: she has great taste!
9. Diana of Diana Kang: amazingly glamorous style, plus, I'm pretty sure we have the same taste in music.
10. Sheryl of Walk In Wonderland: really cute outfits!
11. P.S. I Made This: so fashionably creative.
12. Bonnie of Flashes of Style: always looks effortlessly cute.
13. Karolina of K Come Karolina: great blog!
14. Passports and Prada: love her versality.
15. Bonnie of Glam Kitten's Litter Box: her personality really shines through her blog.
Congrats everyone! :o)
-S
Saturday, February 19, 2011
"Memories of the light in your eyes."
C & C California top. Romeo & Juliet Couture vest. Joe's Jeans. Zigi Soho boots.
Marc Jacobs necklace. American Eagle and Nordstrom rings. Revlon nail polish in Minted.
I'm currently going through one of my nail polish phases (where I normally buy and use nail polish religiously for a couple of months and then get lazy and go sans nail polish for the rest of the year), and I'm currently in love with Revlon Nail Enamel in Minted. I absolutely love the color. I actually bought the polish because I thought it was the same shade as the Tiffany blue; unfortunately, when I painted my nails and compared them to my Tiffany bags and boxes, the nail polish has too much green in them so the shade is off. Still, I find the color refreshing. :o)
As for the nail polish itself, I give it a 3.5/5 rating. I like Revlon for the fact that their polishes are DBP, toluene and formaldehyde free, but I don't like how runny it was, the slight bubbles, and how it takes at least a couple of hours for 2 coats of the nail polish to fully dry. The polish is lasted me about 9 days before noticeable chipping.
On a side note, I've been getting back in touch with my arty side. Here is a picture I painted for a friend (it's Peter the Panda from Phineas and Ferb). It's pretty simple but was rather fun to create. :o)
I've made February my month to focus on art so hopefully I'll be posting more pictures of art pieces later.
-S
As for the nail polish itself, I give it a 3.5/5 rating. I like Revlon for the fact that their polishes are DBP, toluene and formaldehyde free, but I don't like how runny it was, the slight bubbles, and how it takes at least a couple of hours for 2 coats of the nail polish to fully dry. The polish is lasted me about 9 days before noticeable chipping.
On a side note, I've been getting back in touch with my arty side. Here is a picture I painted for a friend (it's Peter the Panda from Phineas and Ferb). It's pretty simple but was rather fun to create. :o)
I've made February my month to focus on art so hopefully I'll be posting more pictures of art pieces later.
-S
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
"L is for the way you look at me."
Hurley dress. Abercrombie & Fitch jacket. American Eagle and Forever 21 rings.
"Return to Tiffany" Tiffany & Co. earrings. Nine West heels.
Love "Make It & Take It" days at the local craft store! Card I made for the boyfriend:
How cute are these! They are kissing chihuahua salt and pepper shakers!
I had been hinting at this bracelet for nearly a year now, but the boyfriend finally got around to it! :o)
What is Valentine's Day without hearts? And what is life without sprinkles?!
How was your Valentine's Day this year? :o)
-S
How cute are these! They are kissing chihuahua salt and pepper shakers!
I had been hinting at this bracelet for nearly a year now, but the boyfriend finally got around to it! :o)
What is Valentine's Day without hearts? And what is life without sprinkles?!
How was your Valentine's Day this year? :o)
-S
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