SANITY NOTEBOOK

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 43.

2012-01-27T03:35:00.000-08:00

Coat: London Fog | Blouse: Shulami | Belt: Eileen Fischer | Jeggings: Abercrombie & Fitch | Boots: ChookA | Scarf: Nordstrom Snow Week was a decent deal of fun, as briefed in my last post. By week's end, however (as someone best put it), "I [was] so ready for this weather not to be this weather any more." Ice cuts on my fingers, numbness on my toes. We are so not built for

RUNWAY | Nº 7.

2012-01-21T16:09:00.000-08:00

After deciding VPL's structured and sexy bras were a wardrobe staple, I looked up the line's Spring/Summer 2012 collection for further satisfaction. The clothing pieces display an imagination I have yet to see in RTW showcases. I think quasi-Jedi a la John Mollo, mainly. Save the monster-alien shoulder pads (which I find extremely awesome, for purely aesthetic reasons), everything has the

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 42.

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000-08:00

Blouse: BCBG | Jeans: Zumiez | Boots: BP | Bag: Red Ecko I've essentially been wearing the same pieces all throughout my trip, in minutely different combinations. Slouchy comfort. Slightly dirty, by this point. More or less backpacking up the West Coast, but not really. It's been snowing all week in Seattle so, naturally, these photos induce happiness.

SANITY STYLE WATCH | Nº 9.

2012-01-16T18:23:00.000-08:00

Cleanlined platform booties. Black. Enough said.

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 41.

2012-01-09T23:05:00.000-08:00

Blouse: BCBG | Jeans: Zumiez | Boots: BP via Nordstrom | Beanie: Grandpa's ski mask. More shots from Napa. In total lust with this silk-sanded, over-sized blouse from BCBG. It throws on well with nearly anything.

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 40.

2012-01-04T02:37:00.000-08:00

2012. Many thanks to my readers through 2011. To a new year. Cheers. SCARF: All Saints | SWEATER: TNA via Aritzia | SKIRT: Mink Pink | BAG: Romwe | Boots: BP via Nordstrom. Spent the new year weekend traveling Napa wineries with friends. Although the vineyards' infinite rows of grapes were shriveled this time of year, sun-colored skies and valleys gave me a happiness fix

12252011.

2011-12-25T12:00:00.000-08:00

I hope your Christmases have been going well. A full evergreen indoors, working fireplace, hot chocolate, family time, gifts, church service, insert Christmas tradition. This month of warmth and happiness is perfectly complimented with Ashley Olsen as Guest Editor of the Month for WhoWhatWear. Brilliant fashion philosophy consolidated on a Must-Have list for the holiday season. See whole

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 39.

2011-12-20T19:31:00.000-08:00

NECKLACE: Vera Wang for Kohl's | BEANIE: My grandpa's old ski-mask | SWEATER: H&M | SCARF: Nordstrom. While my liking for jewelry is typically saved for large finger baubles/rings, I do adore this brass knotted necklace I picked up over the summer, but have yet to showcase. Junqi over at Cito.gene suggested I photograph it, after I wore it to the Bellevue Fashion Week volunteer stint.

TRUNK SHOW | JewelMint.

2011-12-18T01:27:00.001-08:00

A few overdue shots of my JewelMint Trunk Show last month. Friends with Christmas Lists to check off, filtered into my studio for some brie, crackers, and wine and a showcase of Kate Bosworth's current online collection of jewelry. They were beyond thrilled to learn of the flat rate $29.99 (with their first purchase 50% off with my personal code: Seattle76), no tax, and free shipping.

LOOKBOOK LUSTS | Nº 13.

2011-12-11T19:52:00.001-08:00

Done with final examinations and off to the grandmother's for the winter holiday. And, Baby, it's cold outside *had to*. So we're going to have to cover up all these autumn ensembles with thick jackets and double up on the legwear, now.... I lamentably missed the Blogger's Brunch that Rene Ropas invited me to this morning. Belgian waffles and a preview to their new collection and

CURRENT CRAVINGS | Nº 8.

2011-12-05T03:35:00.001-08:00

It's the first workweek of December, and all this fussing over final exams has coaxed me to whip up my ChristmasWishList2011. I really do want to minimize my wardrobe and items to things I'll use often for/throughout the new year. (Though I am truly indecisive over a new boot ... I know I crave a black, soft-leather, wedge to avoid the *click-clack-here-I-come* noise my current daily boots

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 38.

2011-11-30T21:47:00.001-08:00

Dress: StudioM | Sweater: Zara | Shoes: FXXI Went out for a cone of ice-cream in some tall shoes. P.S. I'm on Bloglovin.Feel free to love on:

FEATURE | Nº 15.

2011-11-26T00:21:00.001-08:00

Foursome from Dion Lee's II lookbook I love these pieces for Jessie-predictable reasons: † silk-sanded and sheer† neutral tones † innovative cuts without sacrificing good draping † easily transitional from day to après work cocktails. Oh, hello Versatility. I'm thanking Tash over at Milk & Mead, for this introduction..P.S. I'm on Bloglovin.Feel free to love on:

PANTHER.

2011-11-21T23:31:00.001-08:00

New in: Panther Necklace from Stella&Dot. Fell in love with the layerable piece at THREAD and finally nabbed it at a girl friend's Trunk Show at downtown's Sip Wine Lounge, thanks to stylist Megan Kophs. The atmosphere and wine might've been instigators. But I love predators and pendants and versatility (it blends gold and silver!). So, naturally....Spotted in a jewelry-tangle in VOGUE's

SANITY STYLE WATCH | Nº 8.

2011-11-15T12:19:00.000-08:00

Clockwise, from center to upper right: Chictopia, Ray of Fashionwrites, Elin of Style by Kling, TeenVogue, Priscilla of Seattle Styles, Unknown, Lydia of Next Trend. I won't go so far as to say I'd want the temperatures to drop and the wind speeds to rise. But the chunky knit scarf (or sweater as scarf...) is one sexy clothing piece that can really only be worn under these nippy

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 37.

2011-11-12T22:22:00.001-08:00

Sweater: Zara | Heels: FXXI Sometimes it’s a luxury merely to lounge at home, in bed, in a chunky sweater and some high-high heels.And a missing arm and a mustache....

LOOKBOOK LUSTS | Nº 12.

2011-11-08T10:11:00.000-08:00

Lookbook lusts will now just automatically include chictopia shots, because it's inevitable. Too much haute streetstyle out there. And there's not a lick of a theme, here. Unless you argue "Autumn weather, depending on where you live"... Maybe? No?I have been wearing my jackets haphazardly as in photos 3 and 4, though. And I'm always whining about naked legs... I should just move out of the

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 36.

2011-11-03T10:13:00.000-07:00

Blouse: MNG by Mango | Blazer: FXXI | Jeggings: Abercrombie & Fitch | Flats: GAP | Scarf: All Saints | Purse: LV Pranced around downtown with my old high school and uni friend, Rachel from Lipsticks and Words, and a grande salted caramel mocha via Starbuck's. Festive, but not as daunting as the pumpkin spice latte. I also mutilated my jeggings and flats after shearing/slitting

FEATURE | Nº 14c.

2011-10-30T16:19:00.000-07:00

My random coverage of THREAD Show Seattle 2011: An orgy of local boutiques ♥ POST Nº 3 ...and well-dressed PEOPLE (and a cute pup!) Firstly:This silky, little dog (Lola) and her prettily-dressed owner were too lovely not to snap Winner #1, Priscilla, had to hurry off to work too soon :( See her blog, here. Winner #2, Mayumi, (with Iris!) was so on top of her wardrobe, I wanted to steal her

FEATURE | Nº 14b.

2011-10-28T15:34:00.000-07:00

My random coverage of THREAD Show Seattle 2011: An orgy of local boutiques ♥ POST Nº 2 ...and FASHION...-Wildlife Works - Jedediah -Vuesociety ^me browsing the super haute/hott backless pieces at Vuesociety -Blue Luna (I wanted everything at this rocker-chic Bellevue boutique) -Fashion Club (Seattle U) Alaina, getting photographed at the photobooth DJ kept the atmosphere further upbeat

FEATURE | Nº 14.

2011-10-26T15:26:00.000-07:00

My random coverage of THREAD Show Seattle 2011: An orgy of local boutiques ♥ POST Nº 1 Oodles of JEWELRY... -JewelMint -Ofina -Stella&Dot (met the incredibly helpful stylist Sara Clement; her stelladot stylist page, here) -Daly Bird -Seaworthy Going to have to split this up into two or three posts because there were just too many fabulous spectacles and a lack of expanding

INSPIRATION BOARD | Nº 19.

2011-10-24T11:36:00.000-07:00

A quick *yawn/stretch* morning post. Love the light that peeps through my window slants to get me, slowly, up. Y'know, for when Seattle actually decides to shed some light .... Half a grapefruit and handful of vanilla almond granola and green tea. Need a healthy start for a Monday morning. Definitely going to grab a grande salted caramel mocha from Starbucks to keep today alive.

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 35.

2011-10-17T19:35:00.000-07:00

Tank: Free People | Ballet Flats: Gap My hair was all mussed, and my tank's strap kept falling down. But I primped up with some heavy mascara before class. My eyes were so tired from pulling an all night-er (hurrah for midterms). Just shrugged over my wool Vince sweater and slipped on the new black ballet flats I scored over the weekend. Comfort prevails.Happy Monday. *Update: I'd

CURRENT CRAVINGS | Nº 7.

2011-10-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

Just getting over my slight sickness with dwindling coughs. Need to run some errands downtown today. By "need ... errands," I mean "buy candy corn (as it's already mid-October), find a comfy white v-neck blouse and black ballet flats, and have happy hour somewhere solo for my communications class 'self-reflection' project." Not too shabby for a Friday with work and class off. So anyway,

PERSONAL WARDROBE | Nº 34.

2011-10-10T10:55:00.000-07:00

Ear Cuffs: Etsy | Blouse: BCBG | Skirt: H&M | Wrist Cuff: gift from friend from Italy | Belt: Eileen Fischer | Booties: Sam Edelman Went to Pink, downtown Seattle, over the weekend with friends. Caution: they fix their drinks extra strong. Thought all of my appropriate Friday night lounge outfits (all two of them..) were in the hamper. But I pulled out the v-back BCBG blouse I wear all