Little Black Dress

Little Black Dress H&M | Belt of mini belts Wet Seal| Sparrow ring Forever 21| Black Princess Coat Steve Madden
I wore the Steve Madden princess coat in black over this classic black dress. I just had to buy the princess coat in black too! It was on sale at Alloy.com, and was offered a discount on shipping. It is more casual than the Bebe one I’ve worn before, and it is able to go with everything I have in my closet.
Today the weather was not too bad. No rain, but still cloudy. I figured I should dress up since tomorrow the office would be closed, and I will be dressed down for work at the stationary store over the weekend. This dress is one of my favorites, and I found at Crossroads Trading Co. I purchased it even though it looked different on the hanger, but I had a feeling it would be form fitting and work with a number of accessories and shoes I owned. The only difference is that it came with belt loops and a leopard print belt, which was okay, but I felt the dress could stand on its own. So far it has, and it has been my go-to pick when it comes to interviews. I have paired it with a silver trench and pearls,  and with a navy scarf with nude pumps. I choose the belt for today because I wanted something edgier. The ring and coat soften up the look, and keeps it office appropriate. Crossroads has never failed me when it comes to finding the perfect little black dress, so I would recommend taking a peak at their selection. There is always something to be found and taken home.

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White Leather Jacket

White Leather Jacket Be Hip! by Me Jane | Floral Print Top Sele | Black Pants, Pink Headband and Gold Flower Pendant Forever 21 (Necklace here) | Pink Suede Boots Steve MaddenToday’s post is pretty short. My Grandma was in the hospital, and coming down home after the concert was originally my plan. I wanted to dress in a way that would make my grandma cheerful when she saw me. I opted for pink (her favorite color) and also wanted to be comfortable. Spent most of my day there with her, and tomorrow plan to do the same before heading back to Berkeley. If I could request days off I would in a heart beat, but can’t skip out of work since I am on a Limited Appointment. She looked better when I left today, so we shall see if she is discharged tomorrow.
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Lady Antebellum “We Own the Night” Concert

Pink Pleated Dress Diane Von Furstenberg | Black Cardigan Forever 21 | Patent Ulltra Black Pumps Steve MaddenSimilar look here

Such a fun Friday night! I know this post came a little late, but I had a concert to attend last night. Lady Antebellum was performing at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, and I had purchased my tickets back in January. I was really excited to see them during the We Own the Night World Tour.
My outfit last night did not feel too out of place amidst all the cowboy hats and boots worn by the women, and men, there. I did have work in the morning, and the only difference was that I wore black flats to be able to run to BART after work and meet Armando in Fremont to drive down to San Jose on time. I was inspired by Hillary Scott’s dress that she wore on the Album Cover of We Own the Night with its black and nude detail, as well as because of how romantic the style looked. I admired that Hillary Sott also wore Christian Louboutins while performing, and I believe it was when I watched their video “Just a Kiss” that I really was drawn by her style. I had a blast watching them perform live, and enjoyed it more watching it with the person I know is “the one I’ve been waiting for my whole life”.

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Knit Tunic

Teal Tunic Chloe (here) | Black Leggings H&M | Short Suede Boots Steve Madden | Black Feather Earrings Wet Seal |Imagine my surprise when I found a Chloe sweater dress at a local Crossroads while I was selling some clothes. It was love at first sight, and luckily the amount I paid was covered by what I earned selling clothes I was tired of or did not fit me properly. In the past, I would buy clothes that were either just too trendy or a couple sizes too big, or a size too small, think I could make it work or alter it somehow. I would like to say I have purged most of my closet to things I actually wear, but sometimes I do hold on to things for sentimental reasons.

A big part of the reason clothing won’t be my exact size is because I end up going to thrift stores and finding great pieces that I want to be able to wear. I was lucky enough to find this Chloe tunic, and it is not only my first piece from this brand, but also a first in me buying a sweater dress/tunic. I typically don’t buy winter knits  out of sheer stubbornness because I never feel knits look good on me. However, I received a ton of compliments on this dress, and I already have some other outfit ideas that I know would work well in the spring when it is warm. Slouchy tan boots would go well with this tunic with a low slung belt in a neutral color, and natural necklace would also make this more bohemian. I also envision it worn with a faux fur vest over it in a neutral color. Today’s look is slightly bohemian with my feather earrings and leggings too. I wanted to braid my hair, but realize I am not skilled in that department. My hair is always down and curly because I know that works for me. Baby steps.

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Date at an Art Museum

Ivory Princess Coat Steve Madden | Black Collared Shirt Diane Von Furstenberg | Pants and quilted purse Forever 21 | Thigh High Heeled Boots Nine West

Hooded Leather Jacket 21 Men | White Collar Shirt Calvin Klein | Black Hi-Top Sneakers Steve Madden
I am so happy with how my weekend ended!

Armando purchased some tickets for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and we decided go on a date. We have been dating for about five and a half years, but have maintained a long distance relationship for most of it. He is always coming up with new things to do, and I was really excited to be going out on a real date. Because we have been together so long, we usually just spend time together cuddled on a couch watching a movie, but I love how there are just days he can be spontaneous and suggest new things for us to do together. It was also a bonus that it would be something I could dress sophisticated for.
We started our date by grabbing breakfast at Mel’s Drive In Diner. We went to the diner located close to the museum and right next to the Metreon. It was a pretty chilly morning, so we both ordered some hot chocolates and they were fantastic. I love waffles, and decided to have a Belgian waffle with strawberries. Armando prefers heartier breakfasts, so he went with the Diced Ham & Eggs.

After our  yummy breakfast, we headed straight to the museum. Upon arriving, we came upon the lighting fixture as seen in the first photo. It reminded me of rain, and then of stars. With the cold air though, it could also have easily translated as being snow.

I really enjoyed one exhibit where we walked in to a room with a screen projecting a word document. As people walked in, people were being described. I spotted where the person was typing from and smiled because she had typed into the document that she liked my coat.

We looked at all the exhibits, but my favorite medium was paint/oil on canvas. The only other exhibit I really loved was the last photo shown where a camera captures your image and slows down within the clock while everyone else moves around normally. Time slows down, and that’s how I feel when I spend my time with Armando. I never feel hurried or rush, and being captured on this canvas for that moment reinforced that sentiment.

After our time at the museum, we headed back to Berkeley to eat some Thai food. We returned to my apartment to watch a movie before he headed out to drive home to Salinas. I realized while writing this post that we both wore jackets that we bought for one another. It is such a minuet detail, but even if we are apart, we are still there for each other. It was a comforting thought as I watched him drive away to return home.

I wore a white princess coat with an all black outfit underneath for our date. I wore my favorite thigh high heeled boots for height, but also picked these out of my other shoes since they were more comfortable than the other heels I own. (And I wanted warm feet!) I picked out black and white since I thought they would look sophisticated and because I didn’t want something too distracting from the white coat.

He wore a classic button down white shirt, leather hooded bomber and dark wash jeans. His shoes are high top Steve Madden sneakers called Shockas, and they are pretty stylish and have fun laces with pops of neon green. He looked very dapper for our date.

Hope you enjoyed the recap of our date. What would you wear on a date to an art museum?

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St. Patrick’s Day

Black Cardigan and Jeans Forever 21 | Green and Black Print Silk Top Diane Von Furstenberg |  Black Suede Boots Steve Madden | Black Feather Earrings Wet SealSt. Patrick’s Day came and went! I did not get a chance to post yesterday because I have made it a habit to take post at night, but I ended up going out. I did not wear this outfit out to a bar, but I wore this to run errands and clean the apartment during the day. I love the top, but my favorite part of my outfit are the feather earrings. When I went out later last night, I wore my green leopard DVF dress to fit the occasion of eating pizza and grabbing a drink with a friend at Jupiter’s. I had a great time, and came home late. The food was yummy and the company was nice=]

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