Right now I’m just pairing it with some plain tie-side bikini bottoms that I’ve had for a while, but I’m dreaming of the following swimsuit bottoms to match it with:

From left to right: Undrest “Rio” caged 3-strap bikini, Undrest “Dear Marlene” pink bikini briefs, Glamour Kills galaxy bikini bottoms

Although I generally buy two-piece bathing suits, there are a few incredible one-pieces that I’m lusting after. I am particularly in love with the Wildfox “Marilyn”, which I’m sure would also look so cute as a top under a pair of cut-offs. I’m trying to fit it into my budget:

Mara Hoffman beaded swimsuit (on sale at Anthropologie), Wildfox Marilyn swimsuit, Tavik “El Diablo” one piece

Check out how Rachel L wore the Marilyn suit out on Venice Beach. So amazing! I need this swimsuit in my life, now.

Row 1: Loose Knit Sweater // Crimson Galaxy Skirt // Industrial Cage Light

Row 2: Antique German Bisque Doll Planter // Ceramic cup // Bear tooth ring

Row 3: Hanging dodecahedron terrarium // Baby Brooch series by Caitlin Shearer // Vintage alabaster Aphrodite statue

Madewell chambray shirt, Chloé shoes	Trying to salvage a bad curl job
Adonis checking himself out	Aerie vintage lace briefs
Agent Provocateur “Nikita” set in green	Waterfall braid
Some of my paintings	Bunny asleep in my lap
Dessert tray at my boyfriend’s graduation dinner	Gemma Lister collar

Don’t forget: thanks to ShopJeen, you can win the Gemma Lister collar in the last picture by following the instructions in this post.

Erin of ShopJeen, an online accessories boutique, recently sent me a very generous care package, featuring a gift for a lucky See Creatures reader: a beautiful Gold Sequin Collar by Gemma Lister. This exquisite necklace has smaller sequins in the back, larger sequins in the front, weights to hold down the flaps, and hot fuschia lining. It looks so cute over crewneck sweaters and dresses! I’ve styled it below with my favorite Everlane t-shirt:

In order to win the Gemma Lister gold sequin collar, simply follow the steps below.

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Good luck~

In this past month I gave a presentation on my thesis at my University’s undergraduate conference, saw a lecture by Michio Kaku (randomly and unexpectedly), learned how to make pots on the pottery wheel, and participated in an gallery exhibition (for which I helped throw the reception). In-between the exciting things, I’ve been bent over my laptop and books, trying to finish up the semester with at least a little bit of grace. Not sure how many more all-nighters I can take – I’m pretty sure I’ve reached maximum capacity of sleep deprivation. I’m even starting to like coffee.

And in about a week I present my paintings for review to the University faculty. Scary! Wish me luck.

Everlane crew neck tee, Lonely Hearts leather lace-up shorts, Juicy Couture sunglasses

via Vogue RU

I also couldn’t help but share these beautiful backstage photographs taken by Nickolas Sushkevich at the runway show last December. Incredible!

via the Behance Network

When it comes to making a purchase of any sort, I’m usually obsessive about it. As a financially-independent college student, I can’t really afford to be any other way. When I see something I want, I pin it, research it, save for it… I even keep Excel spreadsheets so that I can budget my fashion purchases for the next few months.

But fashion moves so fast; if you wait to buy something that you love, it could be gone by the time you’re ready for it. This is where Yoox comes in handy. I recently scored these beautiful Chloé shoes from the Spring 2007 collection from their site, which recently restocked their Chloé selection with shoes from all of my favorite seasons (even some from Fall and Spring ’06). I know a lot of people think reissues are cheating, but for me, it’s a great way to determine how much I love something if I still want it years after it first hit the runway.

I’m a bit sad that they sold out of this iconic Chloé wedge in my size, but I’m not too bitter, as I’m quite in love with these too!

Added pink tips to my hair! After touching up my roots with bleach, I toned my hair to a near-white color (using a violet-based toner by Wella), and added a pink concoction of Manic Panic Cotton Candy Pink and Virgin Snow white dye.

Hope everyone is having/had a good Spring Break! I’m in the throes of mine, and I just wish it were longer!! I can’t believe it’s already Thursday – I’ve hardly had any time to myself. Ah well, it feels better to be busy than totally bored, I guess!

She and her best friend Taylor are some of the funnest ladies to hang out with! Recently we gathered at Becca’s for a wine and cheese party, and I’m pretty sure my body is still riding the casomorphine high. I am shamelessly magnetized to food tables, so it’s nice to throw a party about food so I don’t feel too guilty – and of course, what is more decadent than wine and cheese?