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13/15: Give Your Reasons

2012-01-31T13:19:00.002-05:00

Here's my next 15 to 15 look. I kept it really casual and this is usually what I look like when I'm walking from class to class. Simple. Clean. I don't really feel like writing much today since I'm feeling a bit blue but check back soon for my next look.

Gap Cardigan
Joe Fresh Gingham Shirt
Forever 21 Jeans
c/o Blowfish Shoes Cuvette Flats
c/o Gogo Philip Necklace

12/15: Shoot Down the Stars

2012-01-29T14:55:00.000-05:00

This is one of my favorite 15 for 15 looks so far (mainly because I of these tights - I haven't worn them in way too long). I remember people always telling me when I first started blogging that white tights were super hard to pull off. These white tights definitely make it easier though since they're so sheer and also have a simple floral pattern on them. Makes me feel like there's a mini-snow storm on my legs (and we definitely could use a lot more snow this winter in my opinion).

Gap Cardigan
Urban Outfitters Dress, Belt
Forever 21 Necklace, Coat
HUE Tights
c/o Blowfish Shoes Vance Booties

My roommate Monisha took these photos and it also just happens to be her 22nd birthday today! We're going out to dinner later to celebrate and we're probably going down to Atlantic City for the night. I'm going to be exhausted tomorrow morning but it'll all be worth it. Now I just have to make sure I get all my work done this afternoon. I'm definitely loading way too much on my plate right now but I can't stop! I definitely think I strive on stress to some extent - my mom keeps reminding me to slow down. But since I have about 30 minutes to breathe right now I'm going to make some Ramen and do nothing until it's time to run out the door again. :)

11/15: Girl Worth Fighting For

2012-01-26T02:07:00.005-05:00

Lately I've been stressed out beyond belief with all the non-stop work I've been having to do with classes, Circle K, and my job. Either something's going wrong because of a million curve balls being thrown my way or I run out of time to get everything done in a timely manner. Sometimes I let it overwhelm me and it just knocked me out today so I skipped my evening class to sleep and do absolutely nothing before insanity took over. There's nothing better than sitting around doing nothing with my roommates. We're currently watching Mulan and obnoxiously sitting along to every single song. I'm pretty sure we all know the entire movie by heart.

Joe Fresh Gingham Button Down
Urban Outfitters Skirt
HUE Tights
Forever 21 Ring
Belt from Italy
c/o Blowfish Shoes Jackie Boots

I should be going to bed now because I have to get up early tomorrow. Too bad I'm wide awake because I took a power nap before. I thought it'd be a good idea to nap because I had a meeting an hour away but then it got cancelled and now I'm up late watching Mulan. Living the life - obviously. :P I keep on having midnight snacks too! Actually, I guess now it would qualify as a 2 AM snack. Late night snacks are both amazing and dangerous. Isn't it true that you shouldn't really eat before going to bed? Whoops! Guess bad habits stay around for a while. I'm not gonna out grow this habit for a loooong time.

10/15: We Have Left Nothing to Chance

2012-01-22T20:44:00.001-05:00

I just realized I'm the slowest person ever when it comes to doing these 15 for 15 looks. I guess I've gotten to the point where I'm too busy to post everyday so it ends up taking me a month to post all the looks. My days have been pretty crazy lately (in a good way) and I never seem to be sleeping anymore. Good thing I'm spending today just bumming around, watching movies, and doing some busy work. There's no other way I would want to spend my lazy Sunday.

Forever 21 Coat
Joe Fresh Button Down Shirt
BCBG Max Azria Skirt
Topshop Belt
Mossimo for Target Tights via Jasmine
c/o Blowfish Shoes Cuvette Flats

I'm feeling a little bit homesick right now since it's Chinese New Year. My Facebook news feed is being flooded by pictures of enormous home-cooked meals celebrating the new year. My family and I don't really make a big deal out of celebrations like this so I didn't go home at all. Maybe I'll celebrate tomorrow by setting off some fireworks I bought over the summer when I went down to Virginia. Then maybe I'll make some fried rice and dumplings for dinner. Gonna go all out Asian tomorrow. :)

9/15: Tale As Old As Time

2012-01-19T16:57:00.004-05:00

It's Thursday, which means it's the last day of classes for the week (at least for me)! It's only been three days since we've officially been back at school and I'm already exhausted. I have a knack for nodding off during my classes due to short attention span and need for interactive learning. Just sitting there and listening to someone lecture doesn't really help much in my opinion. I'm glad my professors that I've already met so far at least seem pretty chill. I have my last class of the week in a few minutes - it's called Wine Insights which seems really interesting. Maybe I'll finally develop a taste for wine.

Forever 21 Sweater, Jeans, Pearl Bracelet
Joe Fresh Button Down
c/o Blowfish Shoes Vance Booties
Kenneth Cole Watch
Pink/Pearl Bracelet via homemade gift

My roommates and I went to go see Beauty and the Beast last night because who doesn't love getting to watch your childhood movies in theaters?? I hate how expensive the movies have gotten and I always know when I go I'm going to start craving some popcorn. Even when I resist, once I hear all of the munching in the theater I start drooling. The movie was amazing (just like I expected) and the 3D was beautifully done. The only bad part about watching it in theaters was that I wasn't able to obnoxiously sing along to every song without getting yelled at. :P

8/15: Roaming the Mall

2012-01-17T17:17:00.000-05:00

Gap Cardigan
H&M Tank
Forever 21 Skirt
HUE Tights
Urban Outfitters Bag
Kenneth Cole Watch
c/o Blowfish Shoes Jackie Boots

Our last day in Chicago was more relaxing and we wandered around one of the biggest malls in the area. After wasting some time creating our own happy hour at one in the afternoon, we decided to go see Devil Inside. It was definitely scary beyond belief but overall it wasn't really worth seeing. Oh, and the reason I'm carrying my glasses in these photos is because I accidentally dropped one of my contacts while taking them out before going to bed the night before. I look ridiculously dorky in my glasses so I refused to wear them in my pictures. :P

Today was my last first day of the semester. One of my classes was cancelled and one of my classes only ran for 30 minutes since the professor only went over the syllabus so it was a good ease into the beginning of classes. I need to start buying my textbooks - I always end up putting it off until my exams start. Good luck to everyone else just starting their classes!

7/15: My Battery Is Low

2012-01-15T09:30:00.000-05:00

Forever 21 Coat
Joe Fresh Gingham Shirt
Urban Outfitters White Dress
HUE Tights
Rocket Dog Boots via TJ Maxx

Jeremy and I took a trip into the city about a week ago for some delicious dim sum and one of my friend's brother's comedy acts. Unfortunately I was a bit of an idiot and forgot to charge my camera battery. Before Jeremy could even get ten pictures in...the battery died. Therefore, I didn't get shots of my outfit underneath my coat. Style Blogger Problems. You can sort of see the gingham patterned shirt peeking out from underneath my coat so I figured I'd post them anyway. Whoops! Lesson learned.

Winter break is coming to an end and I'm moving back into my on-campus apartment this afternoon. I'm excited to start this spring semester (fresh starts are always nice) but at the same time I keep remembering that this is my last semester in college. These past four years really did fly by and I wish I could hold on to them forever. Everyone keeps telling me that you'll never have the same experience in life afterward so I guess I better enjoy these next few months to the fullest! :)

Chicago In A Bean

2012-01-14T10:58:00.000-05:00

I finally got done sorting through my Chicago pictures! I sort of took a break from my 15 for 15 during this trip since most of my 15 items were in the wash and I was in too much of a hurry to pack and catch my flight. Plus, I was expecting super cold weather in Chicago so I needed a warmer sweater.

One of my favorite parts about visiting Chicago (aside from the food of course) is the Bean (which is casualy sitting behind me in these pictures). It looks kind of awkward just randomly stationed in the middle of Chicago but you can see the entire city in it's reflection. Amazing, right? My friends and I "flicked" the Bean before leaving to hunt for some food. I feel like the majority of my trip to Illinois consisted of eating, eating, and more eating. Thank god for friends who share my love for delicious food.

H&M Coat
Topshop Sweater
Love Culture Print Dress
ASOS Tights
c/o Blowfish Shoes Jackie Boots

My friend Donnesh took all of my photos here and he's quite the dresser himself, so I switched to standing behind the camera and snapped some quick shots of him. I'm in love with his little bow tie - kind of makes me want to invest in one myself (but I know I'd just look plain silly with one around my neck). Both his chambray shirt and his bow tie are from American Apparel. The last pictures is of Donnesh, myself, and Eric - these boys are two of my favorite people in the world and it was painful saying goodbye. Donnesh is visiting me all the way from Texas in mid-February so I'm pretty excited about that. If only I had enough money to travel the world!

6/15: Nothing on the Streets to Explore

2012-01-12T18:41:00.001-05:00

H&M Coat
Joe Fresh Chambray Shirt
Forever 21 Belt, Jeans
c/o Blowfish Shoes Jackie Boots

This is one of my more simple outfits for my 15 for 15 and it was perfect for running errands with one of my friends from back home. I love the denim on denim look and I still remember when it was tacky back in the day. Then again some people might still think it's tacky, but if worn the right way I tend to love it.

I'm still exhausted from my trip to Chicago (I landed back home two days ago) and I have yet to finish sorting through pictures. I can't wait to show you guys a few pictures from my trip (including my non-15 for 15 outfit that I wore into the city - whoops!). :)

Look 1-5

2012-01-10T13:00:00.000-05:00

5/15: A Thousand Endings

2012-01-08T15:59:00.000-05:00

So I'm currently in Illinois right now visiting some of my very favorite people in the world. We're about to head out to Chicago and we're figuring out train schedules. Surprisingly it's way warmer over here near Chicago than it is in New Jersey. Do you guys have any suggestions for places to visit? We're probably just going to take a lot of pictures just like last year, grab some cheap and delicious grub, and then dance the night away at a random bar. Good night with great friends. I just wish I didn't see these guys only two times a year. I'll post pictures when I get back. I also didn't stick to my 15 for 15 in Chicago (sorta) since I needed to do laundry so I had to pack other clothes. I thought it would be better not to smell :P

Forever 21 Jacket, Belt
Joe Fresh Button Down Blouse
Urban Outfitters Skirt
HUE Tights
Kenneth Cole Watch
c/o Blowfish Shoes Vance Booties

Jeremy took these pictures about a week ago (I've been so lousy with posting pictures on time lately). We started off the day with some local dim sum and stuffed ourselves a little too full of delicious food. Then I drove us over to this abandoned barn/house area that we passed earlier since I was determined to get some outfit pictures near it. I'm definitely coming back here with my camera to take some more pictures. The area is eerily beautiful and I keep on wondering what the story behind it is. There are some old signs that suggest that the previous owners used to own a little farmer's store. I really hope they don't redevelop the land but the town most likely will in the next few months.

2011 Recap: Monthly Favorites

2012-01-03T15:28:00.002-05:00

I've Been Down this Road Before | Now Here I Cannot Feel the Wind

Yours Are the Sweetest Eyes I've Ever Seen | The Geese of Beverly Road

Day 4: Richmond, VA | I Love Colors

Wild Horses | Bambi and Allergies

Construction Zone | Stripes at the Shore

Barely Breathing | Orange Scallops

Marching On | By the Riverside

Sing Along to My Stereo Heart | Central and Remote

Sunset at Boyd Park | Great White Sweater

Take the Breath That's True | Monday Night Study Session

Flames Overhead | Talking to the Moon

In Your Head | Lady Liberty in Leopard

Do you guys have any favorites from 2011? :)

4/15: Ringing in the New Year

2012-01-02T10:45:00.002-05:00

Gap Cardigan
H&M Shoes
Topshop Belt
Forever 21 Jeans
c/o Blowfish Shoes Cuvette Flats

Happy New Year everyone! I know I'm a day late but I spent the first day of 2012 recovering from the last day of 2011. I spent New Years Eve with new and old friends and I couldn't have started off the new year in a better way. I keep wanting to make resolutions but a part of me is telling me I won't remember them in a month anyway...which is true. I probably already have resolutions for myself for the next 6 months bubbling away in my head anyway. Did you guys make any 2012 resolutions?

Anyway, I'm heading into the city for some dim sum with Jeremy. We're going to spend the day roaming around Manhattan until we meet up with some friends in the evening for a comedy show. I'm thinking of either visiting the Museum of Modern Art or the Guggenheim. Any suggestions?

3/15: Reaching the End

2011-12-30T22:03:00.000-05:00

So I know this gingham shirt wasn't on my original 15 for 15 list but I couldn't resist adding it in. I'm just going to pretend like my two coats are just one item since the only reason I added them in was because it's too cold not to wear a coat. Forgive me for cheating a little? I fell in love with it when I saw it and I couldn't not pick it up. I wanted a gingham shirt for the longest time anyway and this one had a subtle enough color.

H&M Coat
Joe Fresh Gingham Shirt
BCBG Skirt
Forever 21 Belt
ASOS Tights
c/o Blowfish Shoes Cuvette Flats

I'm still in denial that tomorrow is New Year's Eve and that starting Sunday it'll be 2012. I'm definitely not ready for the new year. I still remember my list of 2011 goals from last year (found on this blog post) and I haven't completed it yet. There's definitely not a chance that it'll be completed by the end of tomorrow. At least I managed to do the one thing that was most important to me on the list - figuring out what I wanted to do with my life. This next year is going to be a crazy ride - from graduating college, being twenty-one for a full year, finding a job, to moving out of my house...so much is going to happen and so much is going to change. I have no idea what to expect but I can't wait to find out.

Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you go wild (but not too wild) celebrating! :)

2/15: Fire Around the Rim

2011-12-27T11:57:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite parts about being home is actually not having a photographer and having lots of time on my hands. I took my old tripod out for a spin and went to one of my favorite spots for self-portraits. I took pictures here a little over a year ago in this post. This time I caught the sun as it was setting and positioned myself in front of it for the red-orange glow. Taking self-portraits for my blog is always really therapeutic for some reason. It gives me a chance to practice my photography and also spend some time alone and away from my usually busy and hectic life.

Joe Fresh Button Down
Forever 21 Jacket, Skirt
H&M Belt
HUE Tights
c/o Blowfish Shoes Vance Booties

I'm heading into the city later tonight to meet up with two of my friends and I'm pretty excited. I haven't really been into the city since New York Fashion Week in September with Jasmine and I have to say I'm missing it a little. I'm gonna stuff myself full of Magnolia cupcakes and maybe get a little too happy at happy hour. ;)

1/15: Almost Undamaged

2011-12-26T02:51:00.001-05:00

Forever 21 Sweater, Jeans
Gap Cardigan
H&M Belt
Urban Outfitters Earrings
c/o Blowfish Shoes Vance Booties

Let the 15 for 15 challenge commence! I took these pictures right outside of my dorm before I packed up and went home for winter break. Although there's not much sunlight, I still love this time of day when it comes to taking photos since the lighting always seems magical (especially with the artificial light from the stores).

I spent my Christmas at home with my family - we all minded our own business since we don't really do anything special for the holidays. It's just another normal day at the Hsieh residence. It was still nice just being home though and having my family close by. After dinner my mom and I watched The King's Speech and I have to say, the cast is fantastic. I know, I know, I'm way behind when it comes to movies. I've got a long list of movies to watch over break and TV shows to catch up on. Too bad I packed my break full of things to do so I won't have a spare moment to breathe - but then again, that's just the way I like it sometimes. :)

How did you guys celebrate the Holidays?

15 for 15: Winter Edition

2011-12-25T01:42:00.002-05:00

One of my readers, Judy, emailed me the other day asking if I was going to do another 15 for 15. The thought hasn't even crossed my mind recently but when she mentioned it I decided that Winter Break would be the perfect time to a 15 for 15, especially since it'll make packing to go home a lot easier. I picked out a lot of neutrals (what else is new) but then added in some pops of color with two of my skirts. I didn't include pictures of my shoes or my coats but you guys will see them soon enough.

For those of you who weren't around for my first 15 for 15, it's basically a shorter version of Kendi's 30 for 30 experiment where she only wore 30 pieces from her closet for 30 days. So, for the next 15 days, I'll only be wearing everything listed above (aside from accessories). Wish me luck and feel free to leave me some suggestions for how to pair everything!

Oh, and of course Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it! I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays and resting up this weekend. :)

Winter Lust

2011-12-21T20:51:00.000-05:00

Sources 1/2/3/4/5/6/7

Lately my roommate has gotten me addicted to Pinterest and I can't stay off of it! It's especially handy when it comes to procrastinating on studying for my last final tonight. Here's a few of my winter inspirations. If you can't tell I'm craving some snow fall - usually, by this point of the year, there's at least a thin blanket of snow covering the ground. I'm really hoping for a white Christmas this weekend. Follow me on Pininterest to see more of what inspires me when it comes to seasonal holidays, room decor, style, etc. :)

Two Years Ago

2011-12-21T12:32:00.001-05:00

So I was looking through my archives and I came across this post featuring my look from one year ago on that post date. Being busy studying for finals and wearing nothing but my pajamas, I decided to start up the "one year ago" feature where I'll post what I was wearing exactly one or two years ago on my blog.

These pictures were actually from this post two years ago. Things have changed a lot since then, including my style. When I first started my blog I was way more experimental since I didn't know exactly what my style was at the time. As you can see I wore a lot more color and patterns (and I was still silly enough to take off my coat for pictures in the freezing cold). It's always fun to look back and see what items are still in my closet. Everything I'm wearing in these pictures are actually still hanging in my closet (well, except for those shoes. I wore them out beyond repair). I should try styling that shirt up sometime to see how my style has changed.

Have any of you guys been following me long enough to remember this post? :)

Lady Liberty in Leopard

2011-12-19T13:16:00.000-05:00

It's been hectic this past week with constant study sessions, making time for work, and finalizing a million details for the NJ Circle K District Convention in March. It's hard to juggle it all and I keep picking up one task and ending on another, entirely different task. I need someone to help me keep my head on straight! Despite all of this craziness, my boyfriend and I took a day trip to the Liberty Science Center. It's one of my all time favorite places and I have so many memories there with my family.

One of my favorites aspects of the Liberty Science Center is that you can see the NYC Skyline from the building as well as the Statue of Liberty! It's blurred out in my pictures but you can slightly make it out above my shoulder in the picture above. My second favorite part is the fact that they sell Astronaut Ice Cream in their gift store. Noms. And for those of you that have been to the Liberty Science Center, I defeated the Touch Tunnel once again. Win.

Forever 21 Coat, Jeans, Necklace
Urban Outfitters Bag, Tank
Joe Fresh Chambray Shirt
H&M Belt
Finale Sunglasses
c/o Blowfish Shoes Norma Flats

Lately I've been trying to incorporate more and more leopard print into my life (or prints in general) like I mentioned in this previous post, so I snatched up these leopard flats from Blowfish Shoes when I had the chance! They're the coziest flats in the world and I can't help but wear them around everywhere I go. Plus, it gives even the most boring outfits a little extra something (which comes in handy during finals season when all I wear are giant sweaters and jeans). Well, It's back to studying for me. Wish me luck! :)

Oh and Congratulations to Jasmine for winning the $30 Ande Monster Vintage Gift Card! Look out for an email later tonight! :)

In Your Head

2011-12-15T20:07:00.000-05:00

It's the last day reading day before finals officially kick into full gear tomorrow. Luckily at this point I only have one final left (unfortunately, it's one of my toughest) and a final project for my Photography course which is more fun than work. I already took one final, completed one final project, and presented two twenty-page group projects. I'm definitely pooped by this point. I've been studying for the past six hours and I'm trapping myself in the student center until midnight, so four more hours to go! Thankfully my mint hot chocolate and sprinkled doughnut are keeping me sane. Nothing better than comfort food.

Zara Cardigan
H&M Tank Top
ASOS Tights
Urban Outfitters Belt
Skirt via Modswap
Blowfish Shoes Flats

I actually got this skirt back in September when I attended the Modswap during NYFW! I saw the color and I immediately knew I had to pick it up - I really don't wear enough bold colors and I decided to incorporate this lovely cranberry color into my wardrobe. Emily from It Girl, Rag Doll is the original owner, so a big thank you to her for putting it up for grabs! :)

Oh! Don't forget that tomorrow (Friday) is the last day to enter the $30 Ande Monster Vintage Giveaway! Enter now! :)

Cutting it Close

2011-12-12T11:22:00.002-05:00

I present to you my hair cut! I donated about ten inches of my hair and this is what I was left with. It's so weird washing my hair and realizing that I squeezed out too much shampoo since I have so little hair now. I've actually been itching to cut my hair this short for a really long time but I never got around to doing so - it was especially hard since I'm so attached to my long hair. Curling my hair now just makes me look like Shirley Temple (alright, I'm being a little over dramatic). I'm loving the change though and I'm getting more used to it day by day.

Forever 21 Coat
H&M Dress
Gap Blazer Cardigan
Urban Outfitters Belt, Bag
ASOS Tights
Rocket Dog Boots via TJ Maxx

I have my last class of the semester today and I have my first final tomorrow evening. I'm pretty nervous since I need to do well on this exam but I can't seem to get into the studying mood. I keep staring at my notes but I'm not taking anything in. I need a better way to study all this material. I woke up today with a horrible feeling in my gut and I'm pretty sure it's from the anxiety that comes with final exams and final projects. I can't wait until all of this is over and I can just go home and be with my family. Let the countdown to winter break begin!

Ande Monster Vintage Giveaway

2011-12-11T10:18:00.000-05:00

To celebrate my two-year blog anniversary, I collaborated with Rachael from Ande Monster Vintage to present to you a $30 gift card giveaway! I always love browsing through vintage Etsy shops and Rachael's is no exception. The pictures in her shop are always stunning and I love the models she chooses! Personally, I've got my eye on either the Cable Knit Grandpa Sweater (continuing my sweater addiction) or the Mustard Plaid Dress that I could definitely see myself styling up during the winter. I need more color in my closet anyway.

How to enter:

Follow my blog and leave a comment telling me what your favorite item is from her shop.

Extra entries (should be in separate comments):

1. Heart Ande Monster Vintage on Etsy

2. Follow Rachael's blog

3. Follow me on Twitter

4. Become a fan of my Facebook page

Last day to enter: Friday, December 16

If you don't want to wait to get your hands on these gorgeous, vintage finds, Rachael is offering my readers 15% off with the code "jen15"! Happy shopping! :)

Starting with a Tiny Whisper

2011-12-10T10:28:00.000-05:00

H&M Coat
Forever 21 Sweater, Jeans
Joe Fresh Button-Down
c/o Blowfish Shoes Jackie Boots

I feel like going back to bed right now but I feel wide awake. I woke up at 7:30am this morning to photograph the Big Chill, which is a 5k run/walk that my college hosts every year in the beginning of December in order to collect literally thousands of toys for children all over the state who normally wouldn't be able to afford presents for the holidays. I was stumbling out of bed when my alarm went off but the cold, morning air woke me up in seconds. I was supposed to run this year but when I was getting ready this morning I realized I don't actually own a pair of sneakers. The closest pair of shoes I have are Converse sneakers and those weren't really made for running. Guess that just shows how athletic I am.

Yesterday morning my boyfriend drove me back home to get my hair cut and I can't wait for you guys to see it in my next post! It's a drastic change (my hair has pretty much been the same since I was a sophomore in high school). But until then I think I'm going to attempt to go back to bed so I'm not exhausted later. :)

A Holly Jolly Christmas

2011-12-09T01:47:00.000-05:00

1. Modcloth Trench Coat
2. Ray Flash
3. The Union Street Bag
4. Dream Light
5. Steve Madden Heels
6. Chalkboard Speech Bubble
7. Modcloth Lace Dress
8. Persol Sunglasses
9. Blowfish Shoes Boots

Now that the holidays are approaching I've been doing even more online window shopping than usual. I'm treating myself to a Christmas gift after all my finals are over so I decided to make a quick collage of everything I have my eye on so I wouldn't forget anything. Personally I'm leaning towards the bag since I need something that will safely carry around my camera (it also fits my laptop). Looking at everything is suddenly making me realize the lack of funds in my bank account though. Oh, the cruel world of window shopping!

What do you guys have on your lists this year?

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