Navy and Sage

Banana Republic striped ponte shirt, UO cardigan, BDG jeans, Minted Chain bracelet, Dolce Vita leopard loafers

This Banana Republic striped ponte top is such an easy way to create an easy, yet chic and polished outfit. I never thought I would like this combination of colors, but I love the contrasting colors and tailored fit.

Today is my Mom's birthday! She's unbelievably amazing. Not only is she my mom, she's my best friend and my partner-in-shopping-crime. I'm so lucky to have her. Happy Birthday Mom!

birthdaaaaay

I celebrated my 18th birthday on June 30th at Disneyland! I ended up getting an annual pass and I'm planning to go back on Tuesday (at night though, the day time is much too hot!). I was surprised by a few of my friends who came over (with the help of my lovely mom) for a pizza lunch before we left to Disneyland. We ended the night with dinner at Guppy Teahouse and a spontaneous swim in my friend's pool. After coming home from swimming, I was surprised again by my family with an ice cream cake! We sang and cut the cake to find that in place of our much-loved cookies'n'cream ice cream filling... was butter pecan! It was an interesting change, but cookies'n'cream will always have a place in my heart.

On Saturday, I met up with my much-missed friend Rachel for lunch at Lazy Dog Cafe and a bit of shopping. She ordered chilaquiles and I got a half grilled cheese sandwich and tortilla soup. Everything we ate was ORANGE– not healthy haha. After some needed bonding time, we met up with two other friends and had cupcakes at Frosted Cupcakery on 2nd street in Long Beach.

Definitely an amazing birthday, I had a wonderful time.

one year closer...

This is the perfect denim shirt. I've been subconsciously hunting for one since last spring, and I stumbled upon this one at Banana Republic a couple weekends back. It was on sale for $23 then with an additional 30% off! In the end, I got this baby for $16! So I cuffed the sleeves and paired it with my go-to black ruffled shorts (that looks like a skirt without giving away any modesty in wild winds) and my Report clogs. If you'd like to, HYPE my lookbook outfits by clicking the HYPE button on any of my lookbook photos on the right sidebar :]

On an even happier note, it's my 18th birthday next week! I have NO idea what to do so if you have any ideas I'd love to hear them. I've been an avid lover of Jeffrey Campbell shoes for years; I particularly lusted after the JC Charli C clogs last year, but sated my desire with a more affordable pair of Report clogs. Now I have my eye on a pair of nude or cognac Joe's Jeans Brenda V wedges, Aldo's Barberis flat boots, and the Jeffrey Campbell Foxy Platforms. Too much shoe candy! Not enough money!

birthday lusts

1. Threadsence My Lead Lace Maxi Dress
2. Free People Arrow Ring
3. Coach bag
4. Nasty Gal long tail mocha skirt
5. black Jeffrey Campbell Litas
6. Free People micro tap silk shorts
7. Forever21 strapless black dress
8. Joe's Jeans Brenda V Wedges
9. La Dama chain bracelet-ring
10. Free People Bronx Max Lace-up boots

novel wishlist

I figured that since my birthday is in less than 2 weeks, I would make a birthday wishlist of the items I've been wanting lately, including clothes (mainly bottoms which I lack), jewelry, shoes, and novels. The other day I was telling my boyfriend how I really wanted a pair of Joe's Jeans Brenda V wedges in nude or cognac leather and some flat lace-up boots, and he told me that he heard that you shouldn't buy your girlfriend shoes or else she'll run away from you. Funny little tale huh? I guess I won't be getting any shoes lol

birthday wishes (wishlist)

I'm turning 17 next Wednesday on June 30 (YAY!), so I made a wishlist over the next couple days to compile the amazing fashion pieces I've been drooling over the past few months. So friends... if you don't know what to get me, or you just want to get me a gift because you love me ;), look below~

[Fake $10] black Ray-Ban style sunglasses

Light pink, peach, cream chiffon skirt

- i.e. Full woven skirt (http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa0310.html?cid=151 in summer peach pique) $38

American Apparel Double U-neck Dress (http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa8340.html?cid=29) $36 in Black, Mauve, and Deep Pink

- [American Apparel Double U-Neck (2-pack) $58 (save $14!) (http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa8340pac2.html?cid=29) Sea Blue/Mauve, Navy/Deep Pink, and Raspberry/Black]

Clover web bracelet (http://bonadrag.com/shopmain/flair/webbracelet.html?reload) $50

VW Armour Ring (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vivienne-Westwood-Long-Armour-Rings-Silver-/180521829094?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Gemstone_Rings&hash=item2a07f082e6#ht_4236wt_913) $17.99

Sheer Luxe Over-the-knee Socks (http://store.americanapparel.net/rsaskhk2.html?cid=203) $15

Sheer Luxe Black Hearts pantyhose (http://store.americanapparel.net/rsaphhsh.html?cid=203) $25

Jeffery Campbell Mary Roks shoes in black (http://www.solestruck.com/jeffrey-campbell-mary-roks-nude/index.html?google%20base=utm_source=google%2Bbase&mr:trackingCode=34FF44E7-91FC-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA) $124.95 [$120 in Nordstroms stores]

Jeffery Campbell 'Charli-C' Clog (http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3087928?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=jeffery+campbell&origin=searchresults) $124.95

Coach court bag (http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/ProductDetailWrapperView?storeId=10551&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&partNumber=9927&langId=-1&storeId=10551&storeId=10551&catalogId=10051&cid=SFGP0655&bannerCode=SFGP0655&viewTaskName=COABannerCodeDirectorCmd) $258