La Vie, L'Amour, et Le Rire

1.27.12

2012-01-27T08:00:00.000-08:00

Neon Blush looking awesome in these printed pants. Printed pants are a huge Spring 2012 trend.

1.26.12

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

These Giuseppe Zanotti Metal Counter Sandals are gorgeous. They will make your legs look so long and they are just too beautiful. Too bad they cost $695. So soo not in my law school budget.

Things I Love

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

My favorite type of green is all over the place this Spring. Can someone get me these Cafe Capris from J. Crew?

Searching for Loveseat

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000-08:00

I am looking for a small loveseat like this. If anyone knows where I can get one let me know please.

Sheer beauty.

2012-01-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

This dress is so beautiful. I found Chriselle's blog from a youtube video and she has some great tips on how to layer.

P.S. Love those Valentino pumps!

Clean

2012-01-20T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: Sacramento Street

I need a tray like this in my bathroom.

Denim

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

I have a dress similar to these that needs to be altered, but it will come out, just in time for Spring.

2012 Resolution

2012-01-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

So one of my resolutions this year is to take more fashion risks. I let TD dress me one day and not gonna lie, boyfriend has a good eye. While I still love my J. Crew/Audrey Hepburn/French girl wannabe style, I want to try new things this year. Cheers!

Details:

F21 beanie, chambray shirt, jeans, H&M cheetah print cardi, Nixon belt, Nordstroms flats

Tuesday Inspiration

2012-01-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: Hello Nikki

A dream

2012-01-16T15:25:00.000-08:00

"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity."

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Eff yes.

2012-01-13T17:56:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday the 13th.

Vert

2012-01-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: Song of Style

I am loving Aimee's green pants. I would love a pair but I'm worried I don't have the length to pull it off.

Quick.

2012-01-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: The Beauty Department

My hair has been the same style for about 8 years. It's time for some change. Maybe I can incorporate this in to my morning routine?

New year.

2012-01-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

Goals for 2012.

Ridicks!

2012-01-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

Yup, all the time.

Nom.

2012-01-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

Lemon basil chicken with Texas toast!

The Kooples

2012-01-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love love. I love people with great style. So The Kooples combined the two for their new campaign. I love it.

Yakiniku West

2012-01-03T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yakiniku West
218 East 9th Street
New York, NY
(212) 979-9238

Happy Birthday Dad!

2012-01-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to the best man I know! Thanks for always putting on my socks when I wouldn't wake up and for always bringing me back gifts when you went on business trips. I love you Daddy!

Oh and thanks for not naming me Susan. (No offense to any Susans out there. It's just not for me.)

And to everyone else, HAPPY NEW YEARS! YAY FOR 2012! Let's have a great year!

Nom.

2011-12-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

Bamboo shoots with mushrooms and rice with kimchi and Chinese style picked cucumbers on the side.

Hope everyone has a happy new year. Party safely friends.

Picasso

2011-12-29T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: Miss Moss

What a cool guy.

Sparkle pants.

2011-12-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: coco + kelley

I am loving this simple yet festive outfit. I need those pants in my life. Sparkles will never fade yo.

Sushi Zone

2011-12-27T08:00:00.000-08:00

Sushi Zone
1815 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621-1114

In my closet.

2011-12-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

It's been a long time since I posted an outfit (and this is old, like November old).

H&M skyline tank with skinny jeans and Steve Madden wedges.

I just love that tank. Got it in New York too.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Very Merry Christmas to my readers.

BK & Mr. Tongs

2011-12-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

This is the spot.

Out in the BK.

Apple

2011-12-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

I miss this.

Topshop

2011-12-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: Trend Envy

Oh my. I need this dress. It's my favorite color and a beautiful cut. Would go quiet nicely with my golden shoes. Just saying.

Frames

2011-12-20T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: coco + kelley

I know what I want for Christmas. I want artwork and photographs to decorate my barren white walls. Oh and a puppy would be cool too. Thanks Santa!

In numbers

2011-12-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: Styleseeking Zurich

So simple, but when you multiply it, it's stunning.

Nom.

2011-12-06T01:07:00.001-08:00

Chicken and mushroom with garlic sauteed spinach over rice.

Haitus

2011-11-29T08:00:00.000-08:00

So it's that time of the year when I stay in and make outlines, write papers, eat chips, forget to shower, sleep 5 hours and pull my hair out. Finals are taking over my life. I'll return later this month.

Adult Onesie

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

I saw this Class Union Suit in J. Crew and loved that it had an actual practical way to use the bathroom while wearing it. I want one!

Black Friday?

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Helping me get through the studying.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T08:00:00.000-08:00

Hope you all have a wonderful day full of family, food and fun!

Almost time!

2011-11-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

via: Simply Grove

Not going to lie, I'm already excited and it's not even passed Thanksgiving.

NY Street Food

2011-11-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

The best paella and red velvet cupcake I have ever had.

Occupy NY

German balls? Really, they were spongey doughnut holes. Delish.

Happy Birthday Mom!

2011-11-21T09:50:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to my Mommy, my bestest friend, Tiger Mom, most dedicated reader and best cook I know. I love you!

This picture is pretty old and she'll probably call telling me she doesn't like it but I like it. It's Santa Cruz!

Nom.

2011-11-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

Yup. Mini Chicken Parmesan made with chicken nuggets, some marina sauce, mozzarella and basil.

Heart

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

Perfect holiday sweater. From J. Crew.

Versace x H&M

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

These are amazing. I'm not really a big fan of Versace but these are wear-able and pretty awesome. The collection comes out November 19th. Are you going?

56 hour trip.

2011-11-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

So as far as I know, this is what Denver looks like.

There's my plane.

  New York!

  Brother's neighborhood in Brooklyn.

  Across from wear Brother works.

The train from New Jersey to New York.

Some height.

2011-11-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

Ooooh. Something new, well actually they are already like a month (or 2) old. Now walking in these are interesting. But fun times are ahead! (After finals...)

Nom.

2011-11-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

Caprese Salad.

Links

2011-11-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

I finally got a big girl watch, which ironically is a big man watch.

Oh! It's 11/11/11. Make wishes all day!

Spots

2011-11-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

My favorite shoes. Keds! Just like when I was in the second grade.

Eat Real Oakland 2011

2011-11-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

So these pictures are super old. But I finally got my adapter back. So yay! Pictures!

Kalbi and Kimchi Fried Rice. Sooo good!

Best corn ever.

I recommend the Single Malt.

Oh Olivia

2011-11-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Frugal Fashionista

This is why I love Olivia Palermo. She dresses like me. This is my uniform. Stripes, ballet flats and army green jacket. All day. Every day.

Alex & Eli Spring 2012

2011-11-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: refinery29

Is it spring yet?

Knits and Fur

2011-11-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: cheetah is the new black

It's about that time of the year.

Halloween

2011-10-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: len hurtado

Happy Halloween guys!

Paris Street Style

2011-10-28T08:00:00.001-07:00

via: Refinery29

Philip Lim Kids Fall 2011

2011-10-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: seesaw

25 Ways to Wear a Scarf

2011-10-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

Now I want more scarves.

Daily Watercolors

2011-10-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

How cute are these daily outfit watercolors by Eveline Tarunadjaja?

Nom

2011-10-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

Salad with tomatoes, red oinions, soft boiled egg, and red bell peppers.

Oh Ryan

2011-10-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Pinterest

Uh hey Ryan, can you stop being so adorable? Actually, don't.

Londown Row Houses

2011-10-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: loving. living. small.

This picture makes me happy.

See by Chloe Fall 2011

2011-10-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: (Wit + Delight)

Nom

2011-10-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Salmon with rice and Japanese rice seasoning.

New York!

2011-10-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Pinterest: Watercolor of NYC Skyline by John Held Jr.

I am off to the Big Apple to visit my brother. So excited!

Splitscreen

2011-10-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

Splitscreen: A Love Story from JW Griffiths on Vimeo.

Lace and Snakeskin

2011-10-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Wallflower

Mini Fashionista

2011-10-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

Uhh, she really might be the cutest thing on the planet. But she also dresses better than me.

I need to really step my game up now.

via: Zara

Nom

2011-10-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

Potstickers over chicken noodle soup.

Oh yeahhh.

2011-10-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

From the bottom of the soles, they look like Prada. No wait, they look like looooooove!

via: Style.com

Wedge booties

2011-10-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

DV Dolce Vita "Pascal" Oxford Booties

STEVE MADDEN "Tanngoo" Wedge Booties

via: Bloomingdales

I'm looking to get a pair of booties for the fall. Which one do you guys like better?

Spumoni

2011-10-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

Ice cream always wins over reading. Duh.

Love

2011-10-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

What is not to love about these?

Oh wait, this. Sighhhhh....Get them here.

Nom

2011-10-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

Homemade seafood pasta.

Let's paaarty!

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

These new party fits at H&M make me wanna go out with my girls!

Katana-Ya

2011-09-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Katana-Ya
430 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102

Gallery

2011-09-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

My favorite kind of walls. I would love that little loveseat too.

M for Me!

2011-09-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

Green, stripes, a big M in the middle. Yup, these were made for me. Thanks Kate Spade for thinking about me.

Help me decide!

2011-09-26T11:19:00.000-07:00

These are on sale over at Sole Society. What do you guys think? Yay or Nay?

Nom

2011-09-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

Ling Ling potstickers over sauteed Chinese greens. Just for you Ghio.

Midnight Meltdown

2011-09-24T14:57:00.000-07:00

So school has been going on for 5 weeks, and you know what, it's kicking my ass. I'm not sure why it feels so much more stressful than last year. It's probably because I don't have 10 hours of the day before my class starts. Yea, that's probably it. Or maybe now I have a boy I like that's not 500 miles away anymore. Yea, that's probably it too. Or maybe it's because I have a full time schedule of classes and I'm still piling on the extracurriculars on my plate. Yea, that's probably it too.

But last night I freaked out. I was sitting at my computer reading for my class on Monday, and I realized it is not ending. It seemed to go on for forever. I got a lump in my throat, my breathing got shallow, and I felt pressure on my chest. I was having a "moment".

My mind was racing even when I tried to lie down. Nothing would calm me down. I was having a meltdown. I was just thinking how I'm constantly tired, constantly rushing, and constantly on the go, from class to the high school I teach at back to school then home and then to work. What am I doing to myself?

I don't have time to eat food I want (which really sucks the life out of me). I run on gross school cafe coffee, which is not hot enough and tastes burnt.

I just felt sad. Probably because I didn't feel like I was succeeding in my endeavors. I just felt like I was running for the bus that I was a minute late for (figuratively, but this has literally happened more than once (rejection by a bus driver hurts too)).

I found this list (You know I love lists) written by Kat George on Thought Catalog: Things You Need When You’re Sad

Intimacy
There’s something very comforting about physical intimacy, not to mention the endorphins that will kick you in the brain. And it’s all well and good when there’s someone you trust to poke around inside you, but it can end in tears when you find yourself in bed with a stranger at 4 a.m., freak out when you realize you don‘t really want to do what you’re about to do, demand he call a cab, and leave him completely blue-balled. Now there are two sad people.
Mum
When shit hits the fan it can be compounded to an infinite degree when mum is absent. Mum just knows how to do everything… better. Her comfort, cuddles, attentive nuances, cooking, it’s all just better and try as you might you can’t recreate it when she’s not there. And as my mum likes to remind me via Skype, I’m too far away to be her little girl right now, so I have to be a woman. But I say eff that, I just want my mamma!
Chicken Soup
As it turns out chicken soup is food for the soul. Come hail or shine, if illness or fatigue or the vengeful hand of God strikes me down you can be guaranteed I’ll be boiling chicken bones on the hob like the diligent yiayia I will one day be.
Friends
When you’re lonely and without your real friends, Friends is the perfect substitute — especially that Chandler Bing, he always manages to get a giggle out of me when I’m feeling down. This applies to any other TV show you’re so familiar with that the characters feel like family because you know them so well.
Ice Cream and/ or Chocolate
Comfort food is a no brainer. I always wonder what people who don’t like sweets eat when they’re sad — anyone?
Shopping
There is nothing so shallow and cathartic than making an unnecessary purchase when you’re down in the dumps. Buyer’s adrenaline will momentarily take you away from the reality of your situation. On the flipside you will also be poorer, which in the long run might be detrimental to your state, especially if what you’re stressed about is money. Despite the pitfalls, I am a huge advocate of sad shopping. As frivolous as it is, having something pretty and new is a really good pick me up.
Cigarettes
Look I’m not proud of this and I’m not suggesting you do the same, but the first thing I do when disaster strikes is cross the road to the bodega and buy a pack of cigarettes. Why? I don’t know. Maybe I think it makes me look really broody and sexy in a melancholic, poetic sort of way that romanticizes my failures. Or maybe I’m just an idiot who can’t shake a very unhealthy, reflex association.

Most of the is correct, maybe for all girls? The only difference is I would like Scotch or Whiskey instead of cigarettes. The spicy warmth soothes my soul.

But now that I'm having time to reflect on my crazy emotional night, I realize I just need to calm the f*ck down. Chill my brain. Step away from all the freaking Constitutions I am reading and just listen to music. Maybe I'll see that boy I like so much and give him a hug. That always helps. And then go back to studying.

Ballet.

2011-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

I am loving this ballet tote over from SimpleSong.

Interior.

2011-09-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Lonny

I could do this in my apartment. I need a smaller version of that sofa.

NYFW Street Style

2011-09-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Love that shirt.

You know how I love leopard.

That's my favorite kind of green.

Oh man, that hair!

via: Refinery29

Denim Days

2011-09-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Refinery29

Time to spice up my denim game.

P.S. Sorry I haven't been posting. Real life is taking up a lot of time. Posting may be sporadic.

Best Looks of NY Fashion Week

2011-09-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

Jason Wu.

J. Crew.

Derek Lam.

Karen Walker.

Rebecca Minkoff.

via: Refinery29

Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2011

2011-09-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

Check out the rest of her Fall collection here.

Forward

2011-09-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

Life lessons.

For my wrists.

2011-09-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Honestly WTF

I am now bracelet-less and they are all I can think of. Empty wrists are a new thing for me. I still have a tan line to remind me that I need a new one.

Bacon

2011-09-06T08:00:00.001-07:00

Life lessons. Can I get some eggs and pancakes with that life?

Emerson Made Fall 2011

2011-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

Emerson Made. She gets it every time.

Happy Birthday!

2011-09-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Pinterest

A very Happy Birthday to my dearest TD. He's all grown and in law school. I'm so very proud of him.

Fall Trends

2011-08-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

Top 11 Trends for Fall according to Piperlime. Let's see what new things I need.

Interiors

2011-08-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: apartment therapy

I just moved into my new studio apartment. For the first time in my life I don't have roommates so it's all me when it comes to decorating. I'm looking for some ideas to give a studio space and to divide up the spaces.

Why?

2011-08-29T15:08:00.000-07:00

Stop being such a lawyer and over analyzing this. All you have to do is love.

Poncho

2011-08-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Vanessa Jackman

This is how a poncho is done.

Happy Friday

2011-08-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

via: Vanessa Jackman

Steve Alan Fall 2011

2011-08-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

I am loving these Fall looks from Steve Alan.

Boots for Walking

2011-08-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

Now that school is in session, all I'm thinking about is Fall. I need some new boots (I live in San Francisco and I have like 2. I need more.) and I am loving these over at Miss Selfridge.

Tuesday Threads

2011-08-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

- H&M sweater, skirt
- J. Crew belt
- B.P. cheetah flats

Monday Love

2011-08-22T08:00:00.001-07:00

we said vows. from Jeremy on Vimeo.

P+C tie the knot (in paris) from Peter in Motion on Vimeo.

Sending you all a little love for this Monday. I start my first day of my second year of law school. First class up: Asian Legal Systems. Ohh yeaahh let's get it this semester! Woot woot!

Inslee Hanes

2011-08-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

I am loving these fashion watercolor sketch by Inslee Hanes. Now the goal is not to be photographed by a fashion blogger, but painted. She also has a blog here.

Bracelets

2011-08-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Anyone want to have a bracelet making party? Check out this step-by-step directions at Honestly WTF.

Letters

2011-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

I am loving these alphabet rings from Catbird. M <3 T maybe? Hahaha.

edit: Spoke way too soon. This was probably my fault.