"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.

"Nobody's gon' tell me I can't."

I'm a really ambitious person with a really driven personality. So despite how catchy Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song" is, I'm not a huge fan of it because it goes against what I believe in--productiveness. Still, we all get a little lazy sometimes.

Like here, where I woke up a tad bit late, ran a tad behind schedule, and slacked off a bit stylishly. I mean, look at me, I'm wearing pants even though I wasn't going to my real day job yet and didn't have to worry about paint splatters or any other messes. I was wearing pants on a nice non-rainy day. Talk about lazy!

Let's not get started on the shoes either. No heels, no boots, this is almost not even me!

But it was one of those days when I had to get lazy with fashion and style and be more practical; because let me tell you, when you're running late, it's so much easier to run in Doc Martens than heels!!

Living Doll top and cardigan. Banana Republic trousers. Doc Marten shoes.
Vintage necklace. CC Skye and Nordstrom rings.

I can still be a little proud of my outfit choice though because during one of those rare times in my life, I mixed patterns! If you're not too much of a risk taker like I am, the easiest way to mix patterns to stick to the same color [palette]. I am almost 100% certain you can't go wrong with black. I really like how the bird pattern worked with the stripes. :o)

And when you're not 100% in love with your outfit, make up with accessories! Accessories are like the icing on the cake; they are the finishing touch!





However, because I am not donning a pair of heels like usual, let me make up for it by showing you a pair of heels I just ordered! A la Anna Kendrick, I will soon be wearing my Rock & Republic Nexi Low Cage heels everywhere! (That is, if they're comfortable enough!)


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More great news! I'm a little late since I had said that I would announce the winner by the end of last week, but the winner of my April handmade bird necklace giveaway is Fashion Meets Food! Congrats to her, and thanks to everyone who entered! :o)

-Samantha


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All I want...is a great Valentine's Day present.

I've been busy with work lately, as well as my new internship so for those of you who loyally looked forward to my Obsession of the Weeks, I'm sorry they ceased.  I also just acquired the position of another internship so during the next few months, I'll be juggling my job and 2 internships, as well as attempt to find time to sleep.  So I knew I wouldn't have the time to maintain my ritual of Obsession of the Week.  Instead, it has become replaced with "Obsession of the Moment" where I sporadically find time to obsess over fashion-esque things.

Obsession of the Moment: Valentine's Day



1. In God We Trust "Sweet Nothing Necklace--With Love," $40; simple and sweet.

2. Peanuts "Love Is...2011 Calendar," $7; even though everyone buys their calendar in December or January, if you were to get a calendar in February, this one would be it.  It's super sweet, Peanuts style.

3. Juicy Couture "Kissing Birds Ring," $88; I love the blue stone, the kissing birds and their rhinestone eyes.

4. Tarina Tarantino "Pink Head Queen Puff Multi-Bead Necklace," $140; both girly and romantic.

5. Disney Couture "Tinkerbell Interlocking Ring," $40; trust, believe, faith...all components of love.

6. Wildfox "Sparkle Heart Baggy Beach Top," $108; the glittery heart is meant for Valentine's Day--as well as every day!  J.Lo rocks it and so does Taylor Swift; I want to rock it too!

7. Stil "Love Tab Necklace," $16; love the simplicity of this necklace.  The brand also has the same necklace with "Peace" and their "Hope" one is sold out; the style is great for layering.

8. CC Skye "The Love Ring," $125; love can be a bold statement, what better way to show it than with a statement ring?  Plus, I love, love, love CC Skye; it is one of my favorite jewelry brands of all time.

9. Felix Rey "Love Letter Clutch," $130; a really fun clutch!  I envision wearing it with a black dress and pink heels or maybe vice versa.

10. Juicy Couture "Festival Chic Iconic Charm Cluster Bracelet," $68; the rhinestones, the gold chain, stone/gem charms, love tab, and romantic, antique-sque heart--this bracelet has it all. 

11. 291 "Love Rock Long Sleeve Tee," $42; the shirt says it all. (Bonus: it's on sale!)

12. Juicy Couture "Silver Starter Bracelet," $42; I've wanted this bracelet since forever.  It would make a great gift to any Juicy Couture fan.  I am not a huge fan of charms so I would prefer to wear this bracelet as is--simple and chic.



Valentine's Day is probably the time of year when Hallmark hits its jackpot and retail/department/boutique stores jump for joy (at least after all the sales).  One of my coworkers recently commented that her fiancé was anti-Valentine's Day because he felt he didn't need to be limited to just one of the year to let her know he loved her.  Very true, but we can't fight tradition!  (Well, unless our significant other is willing to shower us with gifts every day....)

In any case, it's not the end of the world if you don't have a significant other when Valentine's Day comes around--it is also known as Singles Awareness Day!  Why not make it special anyway?  After all, you're pretty special!  If you don't have that person to shower you with gifts, use it as an excuse to buy yourself a present--that's what I used to do!  We all need an excuse to splurge sometimes.  (And if The Boyfriend doesn't get me something from the above, maybe I'll have to get myself a present too...  ;)  )

What are you hoping to get this Valentine's Day?  :o)



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"Hush, hush, the world is quiet."

Heartloom dress. Kirra scarf. People's Liberation jacket. Da-Nang boots. CC Skye ring.

I'm working really hard to keep doing my outfit pictures, but I need to come up with indoor places to avoid the rain.  Indoor places are also much warmer; I'm trying to not become too attached to my sheepskin boots. 

But do let me introduce you to these Dâ-Nang boots!  I absolutely love them.  I bought them at a great price during a Hautelook sample sale (they have amazing sales, if you're not a member yet, join!!).  They are super warm and comfortable, and I love the dragon embroidered detailing to them.  The boots are definitely one of a kind, and I have yet to see these boots anywhere. I don't have a close-up shot in this post, but see this post.

I also love my leopard print scarf.  I bought it at Pacsun last year during an after-the-winter sale for probably $5 and is well worth the money! Not only is it super warm, I get tons of compliments every time I wear the scarf. 

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All I want...is to be thankful.

Obsession of the Week: things I already have

Warning: ahead is a lot of reading!

Though my usual Obsession of the Week posts have been things I currently have my eye on, want, am lusting after, etc., I thought I would bear in mind the Thanksgiving holiday and do a post about what I already have and was thankful for.  The following are items that I wear the most frequently--items that often help complete my outfits.  Though the more I shop, the more things I want, these are the staples of my wardrobe.




Jewelry
1. Linea Pelle studded bracelets, $25 each (mine are sold out but you can buy similar ones here); I bought these in the most basic colors (for me). They can instantly add edginess to any outfit, yet are pretty versatile. Plus, they look great alone or stacked.

2. Turquoise ring; I bought this at T.J. Maxx probably a year ago and as a huge fan of turquoise, I absolutely love it.

3. House of Harlow Large Peacock Cocktail Ring, $50; Definitely a statement ring, it's an great addition to any outfit--especially the most basic ones. Also, love House of Harlow and wanted this ring forever so I try to wear it as often as possible!

4. Hammered silver peace ring; Also bought at T.J. Maxx ages ago. That place has some good finds sometimes! I love hammered jewelry and also like the simplicity of the ring.

5. C.C. Skye Niko Ring, $66.50 (I bought it from Gilt awhile ago); The ring isn't that big, but it always makes a statement. The mirrored top is really unique and draws lots of compliments.

6. Nordstrom ring, $8.97; I love Nordstrom's sterling silver ring collection. Not only is it very reasonably priced, but the quality is excellent! This ring is definitely one of my favorites because of its intricate design; when I'm in a hurry, it's always the first ring I grab.

7. Tarina Tarantino Pink Head Puff Ring; I have a decent amount of Pink Head jewelry items, but I think I always gravitate toward this one because I love its cute simplicity.

Bags
8. Coach Signature Patent Stripe Convertible Crossbody silver handbag, $298; Both the silver color and the convertibility make the bag really versatile.

9. Marc by Marc Jacobs nile blue Pretty Nylon Tate Tote, $198; It's a really good size bag and the material is pretty low maintenance.

10. Coach black Signature Gallery Book Large Tote, $328; Despite that the tote is a fairly old style, I think it's pretty classic.

Jackets
11. People's Liberation gray Bomber Jacket, $59.99; Love the bomber jacket style in faux leather.

12. People's Liberation black Asymmetrical Zip Moto Jacket, $39.99 (from Ruelala awhile ago); What can I say, I love People's Liberation faux leather jackets! Throw in an asymmetrical zipper and I was sold.

Shoes
13. Calvin Klein black Carley heels, $79.99; My most worn pair of heels--classy, chic, versatile, and comfortable--they are everything I need in a pair of heels.

14. Gola silver Luxe flats, $36.27; The most comfortable pair of ballet flats! Plus, they're silver, an easy color to wear with everything.

15. Zigi Soho Dean black boots, $39.99 (from Journey's ages ago); For an edgy day!  Super comfortable, they are my go-to boots.

Basics
16. C & C California black Extra Long Sleeve Crew Neck Tee, $38; Great for wearing alone or layering. Plus, C & C California makes quality fabric so despite how often I wear it and how long I've had it (about a year now), it's still nearly new.

17. Banana Republic scoop neck puff sleeved black tee, ~$18; Can't go wrong with basic black! The scoop neck and puffed sleeves make the simple tee a little more unique.


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"I just want you to know who I am."

Wilster romper. Vintage cami. BCBG heels. Coach bag. Guess watch. Express cuff. CC Skye ring.

I thought I would try out the romper trend before the weather gets impossibly cold.  I bought the romper a few sizes up, but it worked out fairly well.  My problem is that I'm a pear shape; so when it comes to rompers or even some styles of dresses, it's really hard to find something that will accommodate my small upper body and curvy lower half.

I really like these heels!  For someone who has ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), I have a thing for snake print.  (For example: dress I wore in a previous post.)   The moment I saw the heels, I knew I had to get them!  Thankfully, the shoes are pretty comfortable!  :o)

I'm definitely dreading the start of the nonstop Pacific Northwest rain.  I find myself getting lazy dressing up when the weather starts getting gross; I just want to wear hoodies and jeans everywhere--not so fashionable!

"But will I love you in the fall?"

People's Liberation top. Forever 21 cami. Vans jeans. Coach handbag.
Express cuff. CC Skye ring. Nordstrom necklace. Guess watch. Gola flats.

Now that it's October, summer has officially over for about 2 weeks now.  This seasonal transition time is my favorite time of the year.  I love late summer/early fall when it's not pouring down rain nonstop (hello, Pacific Northwest) and it's still nice out; the temperature has lowered so it's more tolerable and less blazing hot.  But pretty soon, it's going to be time for indoor pictures, less skin and more layers! 

"They paved paradise and put up a parkin' lot."

People's Liberation top. Forever 21 cami. Pleasure Doing Business skirt.
Marc Jacobs headband. CC Skye ring.  Calvin Klein Heels.

I have a thing with always matching; I like to have everything super coordinated.  Consequently, when it comes to mixing prints, I would be venturing far past my comfort zone.  I gave it a try here though, combining the purple quasi leopard burnout print of my People's Liberation top with my purple and gray striped Pleasure Doing Business skirt.  What do you think?  Did I manage to make it work?

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!)

"The beating of your heart, baby."

Marc Jacobs top.  Gap pants.  Marc Jacobs shoes. 
CC Skye ring. Guess watch.  Marc Jacobs hair tie.

If Marc Jacobs was straight, I would want to be marry him.  However, he's not.  But that's okay because I have such a huge obsession with all the things that he designs, that I don't know if I could carry over any obsession to Marc Jacobs himself.

I'm in love with the fun, whimsical quality Marc Jacobs brings to anything and everything he designs.  His stuff is just so unique, and you--or at least, I--can't help but be in a good mood when wearing anything Marc Jacobs.

I especially love Marc Jacobs' animal lines.  I have a pair of his owl earrings, a mouse necklace and hair tie (as seen above), and I am on the hunt for things from his bird collection ("Petal to the Metal") as well as a pair of his mouse flats that are relatively affordable.

"Watch me walk it out."

Banana Republic dress.  People's Liberation jacket. Marc Jacobs tote.
No name silver hoops. CC Skye ring. Guess watch. Jessica Simpson heels.




Had another early dinner at Ruby Tuesday.  I love their fries and $5 drinks!

I am also in love with my new Jessica Simpson heels.  I snagged the only pair left of them to the disappointment of this other shopper.  Sometimes, it's like a war zone out there shopping!  I love the zebra print and the red heel makes me think of Christian Louboutin heels (that I unfortunately cannot afford).  They're also rather comfortable; I can last about 4 hours in them compared to my other Jessica Simpson heels.  I can only last about 15 minutes in the Salina style, but I try anyways because I love the snake print heels so much!  But as Victoria Beckam says about wearing heels (via this month's Glamour), "No pain, no gain."