Weekend

Hidden Treasures

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Top, Skirt, and Necklace Forever 21 | Cardigan Wet Seal | Flats Steve Madden | Sunglasses DG
I attended 2 events back-to-back on Wednesday and I am very excited to be sharing my coverage of those events this weekend. Be prepared to be amazed and awed by the stunning photographs Armando takes as well!
This outfit is from a few weeks ago and wore it for casual Friday. It amazes me how quickly the Bay Area goes from cold and gloomy to bright and sunny with the flip of a switch. As you saw from my last outfit post,  instead of dressing like it was the middle of winter I finally was able to dress the way one should in June.
I adore this outfit and feel like I should be going on a picnic with this! It looks like a dress, but it is so deceiving! It is just a top tucked into a high-waist skirt. I love to match, and that must be obvious given all my other posts. I wanted this look to be very girly so I added the dainty charm necklace, nude ruffle flats, and sweet tan cardigan. The lace back detail on the cardigan adds another layer of deception and I love that it matches with the engraving on one of the charms in my necklace! I am obviously a big fan of little details like this.
Hope you’ll come back to read about the fun times I had at the events I attended this weekend. As a reminder, Google Friend Connect will be discontinued so I hope you’ll add via Google Plus or follow me on Bloglovin to stay up-to-date with all of my posts.
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Weekend from Hospital to Carnival

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Leather Jacket H&M | Teal Sweater Stella McCartney | Jeans Forever 21 | Panda Necklace Betsey Johnson | Ruffle Nude Flats Steve Madden | This weekend was slightly stressful for me. On Friday morning I went down to Salinas to visit my grandma, from my dad’s side, who was in the hospital after having open heart surgery. I felt guilty because I could not be there on Thursday for the surgery. My dad recently had surgery in April for his shoulders, and while I was there the day of his surgery, I regretted going back to work the next day when I really just wanted to be there for him. I didn’t want to have the same regrets again, so I headed home and surprised my parents and grandma by visiting this weekend. I am happy to report she is doing well and so is my dad. He is actually the oldest amongst his siblings, so a lot of the weight of taking care of my grandma falls on his shoulders. I was glad I was able to be there for him while he is going through his own recovery and when he needed his family most. It’s not easy taking care of someone else when your own health isn’t back to 100% yet.
Needless to say, I didn’t have a chance to go to the Fashion Show I had planned to attend Saturday night, but it would have been hard for me to enjoy it knowing that there was all this going on back home. My nephew/godson turned 3 on Friday, and my brother really wanted me to be there for his last-minute birthday party too. Despite all the madness, I had fun at his party and today after hanging out with my sister. She and I got on BART at Fremont station on Saturday night and she slept over at our apartment. We had brunch on 4th Street and then had a spontaneous trip to the carnival by the Oakland Coliseum. My sister, Armando and I were actually on our way to go play mini-golf when we passed by the carnival and my sister decided she wanted to go there instead. We got on a few rides and she won a prize: a dolphin stuffed animal.  We had a blast!
I wore this outfit today except I ended up switching out my shoes in the end. I tried to not be too matchy-matchy with this outfit and picked the tan ruffle flats to go with the ruffles in the sweater despite them not being the same color. I threw on the leather jacket to toughen up an otherwise “soft” look. I think it sums up my feelings for the weekend: beneath an edgy exterior is a big ol’ softy that wants to put others first. Or I am reading too much into my clothes when in reality it is the outfit of someone that was kind of lazy and just threw on a leather jacket to add interest to an otherwise basic outfit. I prefer my initial analysis of my clothes though. It was perfect going transitioning from brunch on a muggy day to a couple of fun hours at the carnival.
Hope you had a good weekend that was slightly spontaneous and thanks for reading!
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Birds and Bunnies

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Pink Cardigan Charlotte Russe | Bunny Print Dress Erin Fetherston for Target | Natasha Petal to the Metal Cross Body Black Leather Bag and Wallet Marc by Marc Jacobs | Nude Ruffle Flats Steve Madden | Bangles Forever 21 | Silver Rabbit Ring Crossroads Trading Co.
After my last post I feel it is time to lighten up the mood with a quirky patterned dress and the latest additions to my wardrobe. I wore this dress last Easter as seen here and only changed the shoes and the bangles. This look was a lot more casual, but still flirty with the ruffle flats and colorful arm candy.
Accessories can really help reinvent an outfit, and I am happy to introduce the newest member to my handbag collection: my Marc Jacobs Natasha Petal to the Metal Cross Body aka the “grandma bag” as nicknamed by Mando. I’ve coveted this bag for about 2 years now, but could never bring myself to pay full price for it at Nordstrom. After finally being hired full-time at the office and imagining countless outfits I could have used it with I finally took the plunge and purchased this bag on eBay. I found a great deal for this authentic bag and soon after the wallet followed. It always amazes me that when it comes to designer handbags, the wallet will cost just as much as the purse! I got my wallet for a good deal on eBay as well,  and I am glad to have found a wallet that matches a majority of my black handbags.
I am very excited to own this bag and love the size. I was hesitant to make the purchase before, but I can tell I will be using this for awhile. I also appreciate its modest size. It forces me to not carry more than I need and really makes me reconsider what is essential.  And last but not least, I adore the gold plated sparrows! Mando does not find my bag cute hence the “grandma bag” nickname, but then again he isn’t the one using it (nor does he have a fashion blog so his point is mute). I collect animal jewelry, but it seems to be branching off onto my clothes and other accessories. I am quite content with this transition, but he might not be too thrilled. He thought this outfit was cute, so maybe he is okay with all the animal theme items I own. 
Hope your week has been great so far!
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Spikes and Chains

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Beige Bomber, Ripped Jeans, Bracelets and Rings Forever 21 | Black Scarf Marc Jacobs | Off-White Spiked Alexander Sneakers Sam Edelman 
TGIF!
I dressed casual today because 1) it is Friday and 2) I thought it might rain. After work I traveled to Salinas to my parents’ house and my mom looked at me and asked “You wore that to work?” She then added, “Those pants are kind of ghetto.” She cracked me up because it reminded me of when she would take me to school every morning and question some of my outfit choices before we left the house. Today is no different because she did make me think maybe ripped denim is not appropriate for the office. This can be one of my fashion faux pas moments and a prime example of what not to wear to work unless you sell records or are going to a show. I was aiming for a cool, street look with the ripped jeans, spikes and chains. I definitely do not look like I work at an office, but I can’t help dressing down and looking like the students/interns. All I am missing to complete my rebelious look is a ridiculously over-sized set of headphones. Anything goes on a Friday.
Hope you have a great weekend!

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Leather and Spikes

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Jacket Members Only |  Grey Sweater August Silk | Headband, Spike Bracelet and Jeans Forever 21 | Black Scarf Neiman Marcus x Target Marc Jacobs | Sneaker Wedges Zigi Soho | Camera Bag THEIT
Happy President’s Day!
This weekend I was really caught up spending time with my family in Salinas. I had purchased tickets to see George Lopez for my brother as a Secret Santa gift and the show was on Sunday. I volunteered to baby-sit so he and his wife could go.
This outfit is not from the weekend, but I did not have a chance to take photos of myself. I combined a simple spike bracelet with my leather jacket.  I forgot to get a close-up shot of my headband, but it is meant to look like grayish diamonds to match my sweater. Along with this outfit, I wore my favorite (and only) sneaker wedges. I love how tall these shoes make me and how comfortable they are! I can be in these all day! I must definitely buy more in different colors. ðŸ˜‰
Overall, it is a great casual outfit and works as my weekend post. I am so glad I had Monday off to catch up with some errands and purchase supplies to decorate cupcakes for a birthday party this weekend! It is Mickey Mouse themed, so stay tuned for those photos early next week. 
Also, if you recall, I was on the hunt for a garment rack that could house the clothes overflowing from my closet. I finally found the perfect one at Ikea! It was really easy to assemble, compact, has wheels, and is pretty sturdy. Very excited to share a picture soon! (Note to self, never go shopping at Ikea on Presidents Day unless you like standing in line, or if the sales are unbelievable!)
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Floral Tunic

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Floral Wrap Tunic Diane Von Furstenberg | Bangles and Pink Headband Forever 21 | Black Leggings H&M |  Suede Overpas Boots Steve Madden |  Black Bossi Quilted Bag THEITI have finally outgrown my closet, and these past two days I have spent it looking aimlessly for the perfect garment rack that could fit by my entry way and hold the clothes that I need to sell on Poshmark or at Crossroads Trading Co. Being able to see the clothes would help me post things more frequently so I could empty out my apartment of excess stuff. Eventually I would like to use the garment rack to hang outfits so if I can’t figure out what to wear I have some options available. If I could, I would decorate my room with the central focus being on my clothes. The trouble is it is hard to find a garment rack that is both stylish and functional. Most are too commercial and the steel bars just clash with the rest of my apartment. Also, my apartment is very small, so it would need to be durable. If any of you have storage tips for your extra clothes I would greatly appreciate them!
Today I dressed casual and opted for a tunic with a floral print. I love anything DVF, and this wrap tunic/dress has one of my favorite prints! I found the bracelets a couple of weeks ago at Forever 21. I bought 2 sets multi-color bangles, and pulled out the colors of each set that would go with my outfit. I really like them and they will be perfect to pair with other bracelets based on my outfit.
Hope you had a great weekend and ready for another fun week!
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