breaking in the baddest of bad

macy's ruffled paisley top, f21 gold ring, thrifted cuff bracelet, vintage purse, shoes: e-mail me for more details

if i could sleep in these shoes...i would. i spent about 15 straight hours in them yesterday aimlessly prancing around my room, up the stairs, the garden, driveway, kitchen, you name it. then got them some well deserved attention when i debuted them at my friend's baby shower. of course, there were PEOPLE who thought i was completely crazy. whatevs! gotta do what makes me happy, right?! they really are that much fun to wear.

i'm thinking of ordering a second pair so that i can have one in mint condition and another that i can beat up & give some tough lovin' to. I can't believe i almost let these go. stuffing them with three pairs of socks seems to do the trick for my tiny feet! the original balenciaga's that these were inspired by were leather and suede, but i'm really liking the faux pony hair & leather combo. I'm in direct contact with the supplier, so if you are interested in ordering a pair or would like more details, send me an e-mail (sidebar)!

p.s. my OUTFIT WAS FEATURED AS FABSUGAR'S LOOK OF THE DAY!
P.P.S. I NEVER KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY HANDS. ANNND I'M STILL SUPER IFFY ABOUT POSTING SUCH HUGE PHOTOS OF MYSELF. PARTICULARLY ONES THAT SHOW MY BACKSIDE...AHH! I FEEL SO EXPOSED. OH WELL, I GUESS IT'S ALL FOR THE SAKE OF OUTFIT DOCUMENTATION.

you know that you're wetting my appetite

Just a few photos from last Thursday's Black, White, and Bling event.
The cause for celebration?! To commemorate graduating seniors (including myself!)
and also because Textiles and Clothing (TXC) majors just love any reason
to dress up! My friend Perry is wearing a polka dot bow tie made by me,
and the other guy in the pewter bow tie also made by me is my main squeeze. ;)
A few other girls from the major and I worked on decorations and I also
provided the original stencil used to make the TXC and the City cut out!

I'm going to miss college so much.

design dilemmas

me likey.

waaant!!!
Proenza Schouler Flat Top Frame in Tortoise, $ 310.00
Elizabeth & James Artist Shirt in Black, $ 225.00
Yigal Azrouël Techno Crepe Top in Dark Stone, $ 468.00
Alexander Wang Snap Army Pants in Green, $ 425.00
Alexander Wang Millie Satchel in Black, $ 795.00
Elizabeth & James Snake Wrap Ring in Silver, $ 125.00
Helmut Lang Dry Crepe Skirt in Black, $ 290.00
Rag & Bone Lightning Tunic Top, $ 160.00
Loeffler Randall Audra Snap Flat Sandal in Black, $ 295.00
VPL Dispersion Bra in Black, $ 145.00
Chloé Suede & Metallic Woven Sandals, $ 750.00
Elizabeth & James Doubled Cross Ring in Brass, $ 190.00

total = $$$

please please please let me

what i wish i could be wearing right now...or for my graduation/grad party
asymmetric kaftan, $ 325
emerald gold plated ring, $ 22.95
lanvin rope belt, $ 107
pollini patent heels, $ 627
house of harlow earrings, $ 107.84
retro lucia sunglasses, $ 174.32
gold chunky green stone cuff bracelet, $ 32.95
total = $ 1620.06
in my dreams.
Set made on Polyvore.com

drool

Chan Luu scarf, Stella McCartney lace top, YSL ring,
Love Label turquoise pumps, TRUSSARDI bag, L.A.M.B. wedges,
BEX ROX ring, F21 floral boots, Erin Wasson X RVCA tank,
Twenty 8 Twelve jeans, Ted Lapidus sunglasses, Brian Atwood dot
ankle booties, RJ Graziano beaded layer necklace
Set made on Polyvore.com

S|S 2010 Wildfox Couture featured: all other items listed above

twenty-one.

celebrated my 21st here on the east coast just recently. as much as i wish i couldve been at home to celebrate it with the rest of my family and friends in cali, i cant deny that i had a great time. my sister and her boyfriend have been spoiling me since the day i got here! i've been staying with them for over two months without having to pay rent or utilities (im on the east coast doing a summer internship for a small-time designer/boutique owner) so i really wasnt expecting anything else for my birthday. but they also let my boyfriend crash at their place for two weeks, took me to dinner three times to celebrate my 21st, got me my very first dslr (ABOUT TIME!!! sooo stoked), oh yeah, and did i mention...an all-expense-paid trip to puerto rico for a week (time of my life). how ill ever repay them, im not quite sure... anybody have any ideas?! =)

Black, White, and (Go)Green Ball

the boy and me at our table

heels + two steps = still shorter than my mister
(i wasn't lying when i said i was PETITE!!!)

my head-to-toe look

every year my major (textiles and clothing) throws a black, white, and [insert color here] ball. last year the color was pink, this year it was all about going green. in keeping with the theme, i decided to make my outfit out of the fabric that i had left over from one of my classes. luckily for me, the fabric i chose at the beginning of the quarter just happened to be white and green! i even made the boy-toy a matching bow tie. the bow in my hair was the one he was going to wear originally, but it turned out to be too small and it also clashed with his striped cardi so i made him a different one.

it isn't pictured here, but i also made a simple black and white clutch from some random black tarp i found in a janky recycling bin haha! will upload pictures of that another day.

ive been doing a lot of sewing and crafting lately...i find it's the best way for me to deal with not being able to find anything that i like in my size. being petite is really tough, but trust me, if you can get some DIY basics down, it'll save you a lot of heartache and frustration. now if only i could make my own shoes...

necklace: chain from one of my purses
shoes: from a line that i just started selling (only US sz 4 - 6 / EU sz 34 - 36 )
ring: san francisco flea market