Currently Listening to: Passion Pit - Sleepyhead

To celebrate the return of the sun after it's one week hiatus, I took some pictures in my yard. I enjoy the rain, but only if it pours for at least two days straight, I guess I like to sulk in melancholy.





F21 button down/cardigan, Gap jeans



UO shoes


Weekend Highlights:











Eating sushi @ Miru8691. You can customize your own rolls, if they like your creation, they will add it to their menu. Oh, they also had faux Louis Vuitton leather booths, that was interesting. 









source: Flickr, Alessandra Ogeda


I finally watched An Education! Did any of you? Any thoughts you'd like to share on the movie? Although I think I understood the message the movie was conveying, I have to admit I was more intrigued by the fashion and history of the era (1960's) in London than the story itself. Now I definitely must visit the country one day, sip coffee in chic cafes, ride my bike through the country, and drink wine while watching the sun set. One day.

I think I want to do a Valentine's Day giveaway. I have one week to prepare!

And the winner is...

Zara cardigan, diy sequenced shoulder patches, F21 top



I want to say thanks to everyone who commented and participated in my giveaway in the previous post. I decided to give away 3 pairs of bow ties instead of 2. The random number generator drew up Jess ♡, idée_géniale and Rebecca&Maddy as the winners! Congratulations girls, your packages will be in mail on their way this week. I anticipate to do another giveaway in about two weeks, so please stay posted!









Banana Republic ring


Last Thursday I headed to downtown after work to visit the bench scene from 500 Days of Summer but unfortunately I got there too late and the parked closed at 5. For any locals who are also in LOVE with Mr. Levitt and the movie, you can check out the park for yourself at:

Angels Knoll

356 S Olive St, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 90013

So I decided to check out LA Art Walk and stumbled across an AMAZING exhibit by Sean Sobczak. He created wire sculptures wrapped with different kinds of fabrics that are illuminated by various types of lights. It drew a lot of attention and looked so beautiful in the dark warehouse-like interior. If you are interested you can view more of his work on Flickr or through his website.

I can't believe we're already more than half way through January!
Have a wonderful week everyone!

Spring Time in January + Bow Tie Giveaway

Only in California does it hit 77 degrees in the beginning of January, and I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it.

Forever 21 shirt, sweater vest, jeans, shoes, Zara bag

I realize that as a Los Angeles native, I really don't appreciate the history and scenic views of the city enough. I've visited downtown plenty of times, only to eat in Little Tokyo and neglecting all the scenic views the area has to offer. Two weekends ago,  I walked a couple of blocks in a different direction and discovered buildings with such intricate details. The newly built LAPD building and The Broad Center are really truly amazing. You can really see the creativity and art that was incorporated into its construction.

I will be doing a giveaway to celebrate the new year, and who doesn't love free stuff right?  I will try to do one least every 2 months, so please subscribe to my blog.  This time, I am giving away 2 sets of handmade bow ties. The set will include one with an iron print, and one with a geometric pattern.  You can choose from either a hair pin, a hair tie, or tiny ball chain. If you are selected as a winner, I will contact you on what your preference is.

This giveaway is open to all US+ international residents and ends January 17, 2010. To enter please leave a comment including your name, and email. thanks for reading, and good luck!