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Saturday, April 25, 2015: My friends and I found the chilliest weather this month to go on an ice cream run.



Sunday, April 26, 2015: Pattern-mixing and color-matching at their best.



Monday, April 27, 2015: As my violin teacher pointed out upon seeing me, there's a lot going on in that necklace (a gift).



Tuesday, April 28, 2015: Red on top of a brighter red. Taming the poppy.



Wednesday, April 29, 2015: Hopefully you can't tell that I've been up since 3am, flew across the state to an all-day meeting, and flew back on the same day.



Thursday, April 30, 2015: This loud red belt just blends in seamlessly with this loud red shirt.



Friday, May 1, 2015: This layering allowed me to navigate through both chilly and hot weather, all in the same day.


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=150417&e=150424 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 13:38:40 PDT Matchingfreak update features 6 new outfits from Saturday, April 18, 2015 to Thursday, April 23, 2015. Enjoy!


Saturday, April 18, 2015: I love how the stones on the bracelet pick up some of the colors in the skirt.



Sunday, April 19, 2015: I'm out in public in shorts, and it wasn't even really shorts weather. I just never took off what I was wearing at home that morning.



Monday, April 20, 2015: Those pants with that necklace!



Tuesday, April 21, 2015: I know that Murat Acar hates these pants, and I don't care.



Wednesday, April 22, 2015: When putting this outfit together, I didn't realize that I was wearing my globe necklace on Earth Day.



Thursday, April 23, 2015: I was really hoping that it'd rain, but it didn't.


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=150407&e=150418 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 12:28:03 PDT Matchingfreak update features 8 new outfits from Wednesday, April 8, 2015 to Friday, April 17, 2015. Enjoy!


Wednesday, April 8, 2015: I'm back to the streets of Istanbul.



Thursday, April 9, 2015: My best friend Hande took this right across her office. Her office view is phenomenal.



Friday, April 10, 2015: Dude, I love how well these earrings match the shirt. I just discovered that.



Saturday, April 11, 2015: Passing through Abbasa?a Park on the way to my grandparents' home.



Monday, April 13, 2015: The weather was beautiful in the posh, coastal town of Bebek on my last day in Istanbul.



Wednesday, April 15, 2015: It was noted that I had a theme of sharp jewelry going on.



Thursday, April 16, 2015: I hate direct sunlight.



Friday, April 17, 2015: It was a Friday afternoon, and I felt like going home, making myself a tall iced americano, and reading my book, so I did just that. And I match the succulents!


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=150318&e=150404 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:45:23 PDT

Wednesday, March 18, 2015: This shirt always makes me feel like a castaway.



Thursday, March 19, 2015: Aren't these pants so fun to style? Ugh. I love the colors of this outfit.



Friday, March 20, 2015: This was a little much for going to see a film at the museum, but I don't care; it's Friday night.



Sunday, March 22, 2015: Glamorous backlight and golden hour shots!



Monday, March 23, 2015: This is the look of me about to take a nap before partying late on a Monday night.



Tuesday, March 24, 2015: Exploring the wondrous courtyards of our apartment complex.



Wednesday, March 25, 2015: Sassy pose, huh? I was running late to a happy hour.



Thursday, March 26, 2015: I love the soft colors in this outfit. The wall behind me said �Venice Beach, California,� but I had to crop it. Sorry, the main focal point of the website IS the outfits..



Saturday, March 28, 2015: Lovely day for eating outdoors all day.



Monday, March 30, 2015: Neutrals with purple and pink accents.



Tuesday, March 31, 2015: I handed the camera to my coworker and demanded that he quickly snap my picture before the airport car rental shuttle right there arrived.



Wednesday, April 1, 2015: This outfit was supposed to look business casual, but it was more on the casual side. Oh well; it rocks, and people at work didn't care.



Thursday, April 2, 2015: I will keep matching these earrings to these pants, because it's a match made in heaven.



Friday, April 3, 2015: I neglected the picture-taking until I was about to pass out from exhaustion, because I didn't realize I'd be going on so many adventures after work.



Saturday, April 4, 2015: I wore this to a wedding. I love the saturated blue on blue.


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Sunday, March 1, 2015: Travel mirror selfie. I wish more public bathrooms were relatively empty AND had full-length mirrors like in this airport (Boston Logan).



Monday, March 2, 2015: I've been wearing lots of patterns lately, but sometimes bold block colors are the way to go.



Tuesday, March 3, 2015: One of my most creative camera set-ups: hanging off the purse hook in a handicapped restroom stall in LAX! Yuck, but I was desperate.



Wednesday, March 4, 2015: It's important to be comfortable when you're in an all-day meeting.



Thursday, March 5, 2015: Some casual pattern-mixing for work and play.



Friday, March 6, 2015: Perfect outfit for strolling through Berkeley, eating, drinking coffee, working some, and enjoying the weather.



Saturday, March 7, 2015: Impromptu picnic in Oakland with friends old and new.



Sunday, March 8, 2015: When I put this outfit on, I had no idea that I'd be climbing on top of Bernal Heights Summit. These flats have little traction!



Monday, March 9, 2015: Perfect outfit to camp out in a hip coffee shop and work all day.



Tuesday, March 10, 2015: I wore this to a women's conference. AND I was so stoked to find a secluded AND well-lit nook in the airport with a perfect ledge to rest my camera on.



Wednesday, March 11, 2015: Someone at work commented that these pants looked really comfortable. You know it!



Thursday, March 12, 2015: Sometimes I rely on my denim jacket to bring things back to earth when I overdress for things.



Friday, March 13, 2015: Just another sunny day in California. All dressed up for lunching and coffeeshopping.



Saturday, March 14, 2015: I wore a circle-themed outfit (including all jewelry) in honor of Super Pi Day! In the evening I had pizza and pies with MIT and Caltech alumni.



Sunday, March 15, 2015: These sandals are a hand-me-down from my wonderful long-time friend and roommate. I already have so many ideas for them.



Monday, March 16, 2015: Thankfully, the sun sets late enough that I can now take my outfit picture just after violin lesson, which ends at 7pm.



Tuesday, March 17, 2015: St. Patrick's Day stresses me out because I don't own much of anything kelly green. My roommate came to the rescue when she was preparing to give this shirt away a few days ago.


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=150215&e=150228 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 13:07:39 PDT Matchingfreak update features 14 new outfits from Sunday, February 15, 2015 to Saturday, February 28, 2015. Enjoy!


Sunday, February 15, 2015: This shirt cracks me up. Of course, I wore it to go out for coffee.



Monday, February 16, 2015: Some days I go simpler.



Tuesday, February 17, 2015: Sassy garage pose.



Wednesday, February 18, 2015: I knew it wasn't the best choice to wear a tight belt on a night I went out and stuffed my face, but it looked so good.



Thursday, February 19, 2015: Dude, even I wasn't prepared for how well the scarf matched the rest of the outfit.



Friday, February 20, 2015: This outfit is a lot more appropriate to eat a bunch of food in than some of my others.



Saturday, February 21, 2015: Autumnal colors in spring.



Sunday, February 22, 2015: LACMA visit in the rain.



Monday, February 23, 2015: So preppy and awesome.



Tuesday, February 24, 2015: I love how the geometric earrings mimic the pattern in the sweater.



Wednesday, February 25, 2015: It was not very pleasant to run back and forth in the dirt next to that metering thing before my camera timer went off.



Thursday, February 26, 2015: Believe it or not, these celtic-themed earrings and necklaces were bought independently from each other over a decade apart.



Friday, February 27, 2015: Imagine that, a hotel room with ample lighting!



Saturday, February 28, 2015: This is my business casual fun outfit.


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Sun, 22 Mar 2015 22:23:05 PDT Matchingfreak update features 14 new outfits from Sunday, February 1, 2015 to Saturday, February 14, 2015. And also, there's a little suprise at the end. Enjoy!


Sunday, February 1, 2015: Long, flowy, comfy.



Monday, February 2, 2015: Look at the moon behind me!



Tuesday, February 3, 2015: I'm huddled in a corner of my bathroom because that's where most of the light was.



Wednesday, February 4, 2015: Photo taken by a coworker who's used to taking pictures demanded of him by his wife.



Thursday, February 5, 2015: The girls at work declared today a �No Pants Thursday.�



Friday, February 6, 2015: Wearing an earth-tone jacket to tone down all the crazy brightness underneath.



Saturday, February 7, 2015: The plaque at the bench says, �Enjoy this view that we have loved for so many years.�



Sunday, February 8, 2015: Today's outfit photo was taken in Santa Barbara by a professional photographer friend!



Monday, February 9, 2015: Immediately wearing the new earrings I bought the day before at an art walk in Santa Barbara.



Tuesday, February 10, 2015: A little crazy preppy.



Wednesday, February 11, 2015: Different shades of gray... not fifty of them, though.



Thursday, February 12, 2015: This cardigan/jacket turned out to be an unlikely complement to the pants.



Friday, February 13, 2015: New haircut/hot weather outfit.



Saturday, February 14, 2015: This year's Valentine's Day outfit.


And here's a little treat:
]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=150123&e=150201 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 23:09:03 PDT Matchingfreak update features 7 new outfits from Friday, January 23, 2015 to Saturday, January 31, 2015. Enjoy!


Friday, January 23, 2015: Saying hello from a brief ranch excursion.



Saturday, January 24, 2015: This is as close to a hiking outfit as I get. Behind me is David, whose birthday we were celebrating this weekend.



Monday, January 26, 2015: Nothing like a denim jacket from high school to make an outfit exciting.



Wednesday, January 28, 2015: I'm pointing at my sparkly headband, do you see it?



Thursday, January 29, 2015: Business casual with a touch of pigeon.



Friday, January 30, 2015: Believe it or not, this is what I would consider a �casual� outfit for a Friday at work.



Saturday, January 31, 2015: What better time to debut my pigeon scarf (a gift) than the LA Grand National Pigeon Show?


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=150105&e=150122 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 22:13:35 PST Matchingfreak update features 17 new outfits from Monday, January 5, 2015 to Thursday, January 22, 2015. Enjoy!


Monday, January 5, 2015: I wore this to a jazz concert and felt jazzy.



Tuesday, January 6, 2015: Some of these backgrounds look well thought out, but they're the first decent (and deserted) corner I spot shortly after the sun has set and the sky is quickly darkening.



Wednesday, January 7, 2015: I love the vibrant colors of this cardigan.



Thursday, January 8, 2015: Look at how smug I look in this beautifully matching outfit.



Friday, January 9, 2015: How could you have a bad day when you're dressed like this? Don't answer that.



Saturday, January 10, 2015: I was having a so-so day. Then I put this outfit on, and started jumping up and down and making happy noises at the mirror. My day was salvaged.



Sunday, January 11, 2015: It's cool enough to wear layers and warm enough to wear skirts.



Monday, January 12, 2015: I'm looking down at you only because that's the only place I can put my tripod in this photo location.



Tuesday, January 13, 2015: I wore this outfit to a Nerd Nite. Fun, right? The purple matches the birds.



Wednesday, January 14, 2015: I realize that it's almost an insult for me to be wearing this in California while much of the world is freezing. Almost.



Thursday, January 15, 2015: Not too much jewelry is needed alongside this amazing shirt.



Saturday, January 17, 2015: I was taking these pictures in a rush, and a woman decided to stop and have a conversation with me about clothes that went on and on...



Sunday, January 18, 2015: Excellent brunch outfit.



Monday, January 19, 2015: There's a lot going on in this outfit, but you're used to it by now.



Tuesday, January 20, 2015: I was not too happy with the overly dramatic lighting, but I made do.



Wednesday, January 21, 2015: Can you believe how well the necklace and sweater match this cardigan? I surprise even myself sometimes.



Thursday, January 22, 2015: I love this layered, sophisticated ensemble. You're welcome.


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Wednesday, December 24, 2014: Look, I'm posing with a red Starbucks cup just like a real fashion blogger!



Friday, December 26, 2014: A little girl on the street was very confused and angry because she didn't understand why I'd loiter around taking pictures. �Why is she taking pictures?!� she yelled at her dad with impatience. Her dad encouraged her to ask me, and the answer surprised both of them.



Sunday, December 28, 2014: I'd bought this skirt about a year ago, and it's my first time wearing it. Waiting for that perfect moment...



Monday, December 29, 2014: I couldn't decide which ring to wear today, so I wore both.



Tuesday, December 30, 2014: Taking photos in the rain is sometimes awkward and uncomfortable.



Wednesday, December 31, 2014: Ready to ring in the new year with my new party pants.



Thursday, January 1, 2015: Happy new year! Unlike what you'd infer from my facial expression, I think 2015 will be a great year.



Friday, January 2, 2015: Keeping it casual with an old sweater, and older jacket, and the newest skirt.



Saturday, January 3, 2015: I'm so excited for these flower-print pants.


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=141211&e=141223 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:14:59 PST Matchingfreak update features 12 new outfits from Thursday, December 11, 2014 to Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Enjoy!


Thursday, December 11, 2014: Could I possibly look any more badass?



Saturday, December 13, 2014: Taken in Mr. Rhodes's backyard in Dallas.



Sunday, December 14, 2014: Literally seconds after taking these pictures, I realized that one of my earrings was missing. I traced all my steps at the DFW airport up to the security line, and couldn't find it. Alas, my new favorite earrings were short-lived.



Monday, December 15, 2014: Why not huddle in a corner?



Tuesday, December 16, 2014: I'm so excited that the weather's finally chilly enough to pair this fun shirt with sweaters.



Wednesday, December 17, 2014: I was very excited to see the Los Angeles Master Choral perform Handel's Messiah.



Thursday, December 18, 2014: This looks like a library, but it's actually a coffeeshop, which is why I love it.



Friday, December 19, 2014: Weekend getaway in Big Bear, and I realized that I hadn't seen snow in ages.



Saturday, December 20, 2014: I loved today's color combo, and my impulse-purchase ring and bracelet matched the outfit by chance.



Sunday, December 21, 2014: There's a dog at the end of that leash.



Monday, December 22, 2014: This is my �I'm too tired to bother with fitting my face into the frame� face.



Tuesday, December 23, 2014: What a fun outfit, and an even more fun backdrop to match.


And I've officially exceeded 2000 outfits. Thanks for everyone's interest and support over the years. :) ]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=141129&e=141210 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:09:31 PST Matchingfreak update features 9 new outfits from Saturday, November 29, 2014 to Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Enjoy!


Saturday, November 29, 2014: Yes, I went on a hike (that's the Hollywood sign behind me), and yes, I wore matching argyle socks. Duh.



Sunday, November 30, 2014: I made my friend and his dog walk in the pouring rain just for fun, but the sunset was gorgeous.



Monday, December 1, 2014: I guess I looked sketchy stalking around in the neighborhood, because a resident came out and politely inquired what I was doing. So I told him, and he was pleased with the answer and went back inside.



Tuesday, December 2, 2014: I'm rejoicing in the turtleneck weather.



Wednesday, December 3, 2014: This outfit is simple, casual, and beautiful.



Thursday, December 4, 2014: This photo spot is right next to my workplace. I had to take a 10-minute photo break in the afternoon because the sun sets too early for me to wait until 5pm to take the pictures.



Friday, December 5, 2014: Fully embracing the hot librarian look.



Monday, December 8, 2014: My coworker's cousin made this necklace. How fun!



Wednesday, December 10, 2014: Mastering the staircase self-portrait for those days when I miss the daylight to take pictures.


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=141115&e=141128 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 19:29:09 PST Matchingfreak update features 10 new outfits from Saturday, November 15, 2014 to Friday, November 28, 2014. Enjoy!


Saturday, November 15, 2014: Movie-going outfit.



Sunday, November 16, 2014: This outfit is so fun! I wore it to a potluck house party, which made it more fun.



Monday, November 17, 2014: Such a basic but joyful outfit.



Friday, November 21, 2014: Lovely pale pink and olive green harmony.



Saturday, November 22, 2014: I figured I'd wear this amazing new crochet dress before it dropped below 75F in Los Angeles for the winter...



Monday, November 24, 2014: Stripes upon stripes!



Tuesday, November 25, 2014: These bins were chained to the wall and looked so cute, and the markings on them matched my pants. I knew I had to take my picture here.



Wednesday, November 26, 2014: What nice and colorful flowers I came across as I was creeping around alleys in my car, scoping out a nice corner to take pictures.



Thursday, November 27, 2014: Happy Thanksgiving! I felt like throwing on a simple dress with crazy colors. The earrings contain a microcosm of all the colors contained in the outfit (except brown).



Friday, November 28, 2014: I remembered that this dress existed, and made my mom dig it out of the depths of one of the closets in which she had stashed it.


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Sat, 27 Dec 2014 22:39:04 PST Matchingfreak update features 13 new outfits from Sunday, November 2, 2014 to Friday, November 14, 2014. Enjoy!


Sunday, November 2, 2014: My gray and green outfit happens to match this corner of the Walt Disney Concert Hall outside patio.



Monday, November 3, 2014: Casually posing in our apartment complex's hallway, paranoid that someone could walk in on me being ridiculous at any moment.



Tuesday, November 4, 2014: I'm digging this new shoe/belt combo.



Wednesday, November 5, 2014: This twisty head-band was a LOT easier to wear than I'd anticipated!



Thursday, November 6, 2014: I love this light mint/red combo, tempered by browns.



Friday, November 7, 2014: Taking the opportunity to walk around my neighborhood and find picturesque back-alleys for outfit pictures.



Saturday, November 8, 2014: Just another effortless weekend outfit.



Sunday, November 9, 2014: Too much leopard, you say? Nonsense!



Monday, November 10, 2014: Commemorating Atat�rk's death anniversary with a somber outfit save for the flag-colored top.



Tuesday, November 11, 2014: From the looks of this outfit and photo, it's clear that I couldn't care less about how I looked today.



Wednesday, November 12, 2014: Joyful autumn colors!



Thursday, November 13, 2014: Anyone who gives me a scarf as a gift knows what they're doing.



Friday, November 14, 2014: Pattern-mixing much?


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=141017&e=141101 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:20:55 PST Matchingfreak update features 11 new outfits from Friday, October 17, 2014 to Saturday, November 1, 2014. Enjoy!


Friday, October 17, 2014: The objective of this outfit was to accommodate for copious amounts of eating, but it happened to look nice, too.



Saturday, October 18, 2014: It's still hot in California in the middle of October, and I don't like it.



Monday, October 20, 2014: Not pictured here is the extremely friendly cat who ran up to me and pressured me to pet her while I was trying to take pictures.



Tuesday, October 21, 2014: I have a feeling that this new shirt will go together with a lot of future outfits.



Wednesday, October 22, 2014: I don't know what that thing is behind me, but I found it interesting-looking enough to pose next to it.



Thursday, October 23, 2014: Sometimes I have more fun coming up with these snazzy outfits than the actual event that it's meant for.



Saturday, October 25, 2014: I don't go to the Turkish Republic Day Ball every year, but when I do, it looks something like this!



Monday, October 27, 2014: This outfit reminds me of a bloody mary.



Thursday, October 30, 2014: The lighting is poor, but you get the general idea.



Friday, October 31, 2014: Continuing my tradition of wearing black and orange on Halloween; I'm pretty proud of this one.



Saturday, November 1, 2014: You can dress up any ol' outfit with just a blazer! This was a fun house dinner look.


]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com/post.php?s=141001&e=141016 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:22:27 PST Matchingfreak update features 12 new outfits from Wednesday, October 1, 2014 to Thursday, October 16, 2014. Enjoy!


Wednesday, October 1, 2014: Sometimes I should branch out and NOT wear these earrings almost every time I wear red and purple. But not today, because the rest of the outfit is so simple.



Thursday, October 2, 2014: Simple, sleek business casual with hints of seafoam green.



Friday, October 3, 2014: This is my birthday outfit while I got ready for our house party. I'm wearing the awesome globe/binocular necklace I got myself as a gift.



Sunday, October 5, 2014: I went to an experimental music concert on top of Baldwin Hills Park. It was a hot day and a unique experience. This is me hiding from the crowd as I take the pictures.



Tuesday, October 7, 2014: Debuting a new shirt and a new ring I got for free.



Wednesday, October 8, 2014: Here's me, peeking out from behind a wall.



Friday, October 10, 2014: Taking a break from watching ducks.



Saturday, October 11, 2014: I always resolve to throw this shirt out, but I can't get rid of it. It's so cute and dainty looking.



Monday, October 13, 2014: The wind picked up the skirt at the perfect time for a dramatic flourish.



Tuesday, October 14, 2014: I just realized that both the necklace and earrings are bird-themed.



Wednesday, October 15, 2014: Posing in front of bamboo and in between cars because I rush off to a book club gathering... Yes, most days I can't be bothered with selecting a nice enough background.



Thursday, October 16, 2014: Me in the kitchen.


]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/september-retrospective/10154762066850276 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:07:39 PST Matchingfreak update features 11 new outfits from Monday, September 15, 2014 to Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Enjoy!


Monday, September 15, 2014: Loitering in the hallways. Move along, nothing to see here...



Tuesday, September 16, 2014: Lime green helps with otherwise boring outfits.



Wednesday, September 17, 2014: The dramatic lighting was not on purpose; it was an artifact of me freaking out because the sun had just set.



Thursday, September 18, 2014: I've had this necklace since middle school, and I used to refer to it as the magical necklace.



Saturday, September 20, 2014: It's tough to find hotel rooms with good lighting, but this hotel room in Chicago had construction going on right outside, so the white covering over the window acted like a nice diffuser.



Sunday, September 21, 2014: I love the fall colors. Just a casual outfit for walking around Chicago, eating deep dish pizza, and flying home.



Monday, September 22, 2014: Have you noticed how similar the color palette is to the outfit from yesterday? I guess I hadn't gotten enough of it yet.



Saturday, September 27, 2014: This picture was taken moments before I pigged out on a 12-course Chinese dinner.



Sunday, September 28, 2014: Pointy-toed pumps make almost anything appear more chic. I'm sure there are exceptions...



Monday, September 29, 2014: Here's a corner of my new bedroom, because I was too lazy to venture outside for a better place to take a picture.



Tuesday, September 30, 2014: I told you I'd be wearing more of this necklace. Then I forgot about it for a while again. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/so-it-all-makes-sense/10154714392320276 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 12:47:57 PST Matchingfreak update features 15 new outfits from Tuesday, August 19, 2014 to Sunday, September 14, 2014. Enjoy!


Tuesday, August 19, 2014: Sometimes it gets awkward to get these photos taken in large crowds, so I act like a tourist and have someone else take the picture for me (in this case, my mom).



Wednesday, August 20, 2014: Olive green can go with just about any bright color.



Thursday, August 21, 2014: Sometimes I cruise around the back alleys of El Segundo for nice backdrops for pictures after work.



Friday, August 22, 2014: I get so many compliments whenever I wear my mom's espadrilles, but they're oh-so-awkward to walk in.



Monday, August 25, 2014: I was moving this week, and all the clothes I was taking with me were packed away, so I challenged myself by wearing clothes I was leaving behind.



Tuesday, August 26, 2014: I love how dopey I look in the scarf, because it matches the earrings perfectly.



Friday, August 29, 2014: This may be the most frumpy you will ever see me. Today I moved into my new apartment, but still wanted to look interesting yet comfortable.



Tuesday, September 2, 2014: In-your-face outfit!



Wednesday, September 3, 2014: Exploring the photo locations at the new apartment complex.



Thursday, September 4, 2014: I took this after a brief search for a fairly deserted street, before rushing off to a happy hour or something.



Friday, September 5, 2014: I love the earthy colors here. Fall isn't coming to Southern California anytime soon this year.



Tuesday, September 9, 2014: I was doing the tourist-pose thing at the Hollywood Bowl while a passerby was commenting on us taking pictures, grr.



Wednesday, September 10, 2014: A dog was barking at me very angrily as I ignored him and set up my tripod right in front of his house.



Saturday, September 13, 2014: I was way overdressed for the restaurant I was about to enter, but whatever... life goes on.



Sunday, September 14, 2014: Casual Sunday, posing in front of a train thing, whatever.


]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/yes-im-still-alive/10154693741185276 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 12:09:00 PST Matchingfreak's back from a hiatus. Enjoy!


Sunday, August 3, 2014: Casual outfit I wore to catch up with a college friend that was in town.



Monday, August 4, 2014: Simple and punchy color scheme. I ought to wear this lace blazer more often.



Tuesday, August 5, 2014: Pattern-mixing is tamed by similar colors.



Wednesday, August 6, 2014: Fun outfit for concert-going at the Hollywood Bowl.



Thursday, August 7, 2014: I forgot what was special about this day, but there must have been something going on because I'm wearing red AND leopard-print.



Friday, August 8, 2014: Day 1 of a brief weekend getaway in Carmel.



Saturday, August 9, 2014: My outfit was pretty bright against the overcast sky and white sand of Carmel Beach.



Sunday, August 10, 2014: We got out of the car on the drive and were stunned by complete silence, away enough from civilization.



Monday, August 11, 2014: I made Jocelyn take this picture for me before we ran back into the restaurant where we were eating. Wouldn't want to miss the natural light!



Tuesday, August 12, 2014: I love the frills on this shirt.



Wednesday, August 13, 2014: Plaid and paisley seem promising for pattern-mixing.



Thursday, August 14, 2014: Look at how casual I look in my tank top with a buttoned shirt thrown over it!



Friday, August 15, 2014: Yowza, look at me. I was in a rush, and this photo came out perfectly the first time.



Saturday, August 16, 2014: My mom used to wear this ivory necklace 20 years ago, and then I took it from her. I'm excited to wear it in future outfits.



Monday, August 18, 2014: I look all smug, because I'm wearing a dove necklace.


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Friday, July 25, 2014: I love this simple orange/purple scheme.. something I never would have come up with if it weren't for my obsession for not repeating outfits.



Sunday, July 27, 2014: In minutes, this outfit turned from what I lounged about at home to something presentable to wear outside.



Monday, July 28, 2014: Effortlessly elegant.



Tuesday, July 29, 2014: When at a networking happy hour event, it's more socially acceptable if I have a friend take my picture like a silly tourist.



Wednesday, July 30, 2014: I'm so giddy that I thought of throwing this purple tee over the leopard-print shirt I've worn for years.



Thursday, July 31, 2014: Imagine this: it was the last few minutes of daylight, I was running out to a happy hour event after work, I didn't have a tripod, and I couldn't find anything tall enough to set my camera on. Solution: duck into an alley and crouch to fit into the frame.



Saturday, August 2, 2014: This is the first day I ever voted for anything, and I'll remember it by this strange collection of enormous planters enclosed by the parking lot staircase on my way to the voting booth.]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/another-tiny-update-coz-something-is-better-than-nothing/10154382368820276 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 21:56:17 PDT
Monday, July 21, 2014: Simple outfit because I just didn't want to bother.



Tuesday, July 22, 2014: It's another one of those limited-color days.



Wednesday, July 23, 2014: I saw this necklace when walking past my favorite store and knew I had to get it.



Thursday, July 24, 2014: I wore this jazzy outfit because I knew I'd be exposed to a lot of people both during and after work. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/tiny-update-because-i-have-a-splitting-headache/10154355038235276 Sun, 03 Aug 2014 18:01:23 PDT
Thursday, July 17, 2014: This is the outfit in which I traveled to San Francisco and taught a class at work. And I told the students about this website during the introductions.



Friday, July 18, 2014: I was starving, but first things first: get my friend to help me take pictures before sundown.



Saturday, July 19, 2014: Lovely sunset, isn't it?



Sunday, July 20, 2014: I love the gold and minty combination with the white sandals. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/joyful-summer-combos/10154329547155276 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 12:37:15 PDT
Monday, June 23, 2014: I've had this necklace since middle school.. back when beads that appeared to hover above your collarbones were the latest fad.



Tuesday, June 24, 2014: I love how baby blue and gold/pewter go together here.



Wednesday, June 25, 2014: Fun outfit for Mindshare-going.



Thursday, June 26, 2014: I love the entirely gray outfit with tiny touches of color. I should do this more often.



Friday, June 27, 2014: My only goal during this photo shoot was to NOT topple over onto the giant scary cactus.



Saturday, June 28, 2014: The top and skirt and two separate pieces, but the colors are so similar that it looked like a dress.



Sunday, June 29, 2014: T-shirts look so much fancier when tucked into a skirt.



Monday, June 30, 2014: Do you see the sunlight fading?



Tuesday, July 1, 2014: Sometimes I drive through alleys in residential areas to find nice backdrops. Here I found one that matched my outfit.



Wednesday, July 2, 2014: This "treehouse" is pretty cool if you can ignore the running and screaming kids. I'll have to come back here sometime.



Thursday, July 3, 2014: You might argue that this outfit isn't all that fancy, but I'd argue that it's more than fancy enough to sit at a coffeeshop and read a book.



Friday, July 4, 2014: Here's some red-white-blue for you on a sweltering day.



Saturday, July 5, 2014: You wouldn't necessarily associate orangish hues with this outfit, but the sandals bring out the warmth within.



Monday, July 7, 2014: Autumn couldn't come fast enough.



Wednesday, July 9, 2014: I had the sudden realization that I can wear this green clovery shirt on days other than St. Patrick's Day.



Thursday, July 10, 2014: Small memory from a really awesome happy hour.



Friday, July 11, 2014: Wearing navy blue, gray, and minty green outfit to a seafood restaurant seems fitting. Happy birthday, mom!



Saturday, July 12, 2014: I unearthed this skirt, which I'd thought had been donated years ago! The last time I wore this skirt was on April 22nd, 2003 - senior year of high school, over 10 years ago! I can't wait to wear it many more times.



Sunday, July 13, 2014: The purple-green color combination tickled my fancy today. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/summer-continues/10154308187790276 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:27:32 PDT
Sunday, June 8, 2014: I was thankful that I didn't have a tan the shape of that necklace.



Monday, June 9, 2014: Um, this outfit. So simple and so satisfying.



Tuesday, June 10, 2014: Another instances of vest worn to contain the craziness of the shirt within.



Wednesday, June 11, 2014: When did I become so cool?



Thursday, June 12, 2014: Secret: I borrowed my mom's cardigan today. It's okay, she borrows my clothes, too.



Friday, June 13, 2014: You don't need to dress up all that much to feed pigeons at the park.



Saturday, June 14, 2014: This outdoor sculpture in Santa Monica is called Gestation III.



Sunday, June 15, 2014: Just look at how ecstatic I look about this outfit. This skirt still has quite a few combinations left in it.



Monday, June 16, 2014: Minty and wonderful outfit.



Tuesday, June 17, 2014: There's a lot of shininess going on in the upper part of this outfit.



Wednesday, June 18, 2014: Taken after an exhilarating book club meeting.



Thursday, June 19, 2014: The red shoes make a rare appearance.



Saturday, June 21, 2014: How awesome is this outfit? Dresses are always a bigger challenge to remix due to the limited possibilities, so I just threw some leopard at it. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/museum-filled-week/10154285117915276 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:52:09 PDT
Monday, June 2, 2014: This is my artsy outfit for watching an artsy movie and posing in front of an artsy wall.



Tuesday, June 3, 2014: I took the upper left picture in various locations in my room, and this one ended up having the best lighting situation.



Wednesday, June 4, 2014: Subtle matching details that were difficult to capture in just four frames here.



Thursday, June 5, 2014: I pulled off the "pop of color!" trick so I wouldn't have to change my purse to match the outfit.



Friday, June 6, 2014: Believe it or not, I've been living in LA all this time, and this is my first time at the Getty Museum.



Saturday, June 7, 2014: Just another colorful museum-going outfit. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/oh-yeah-i-went-to-san-francisco-and-got-a-haircut-back-in-may/10154261089360276 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 23:12:39 PDT

Friday, May 2, 2014: Pink, gold, leopard... edgy!



Sunday, May 4, 2014: Wanted to cover up this strapless dress a little. Isn't this shirt a perfect match??



Monday, May 5, 2014: Sometimes I even wear business casual to work.



Tuesday, May 6, 2014: Simple colors, interesting textures.



Wednesday, May 7, 2014: Look carefully and you'll notice that the pants are a dark purple, too. And yes, before you ask, that IS a guitar pick.



Thursday, May 8, 2014: This is my "day before major haircut" shot.



Friday, May 9, 2014: I had to wear something cool on the day I got my hair cut.



Saturday, May 10, 2014: Gas station in the middle of nowhere during golden hour.



Sunday, May 11, 2014: Upon closer inspection, you can note that all outfit colors were derived from my new crazy earrings.



Monday, May 12, 2014: Hanging out in San Francisco.



Tuesday, May 13, 2014: I dressed all professional for a women's career conference, but I guess I could have worn almost anything. Whatever.



Wednesday, May 14, 2014: Visiting the sea lions at Pier 39 before heading home from San Francisco.



Thursday, May 15, 2014: Cool alley, with the palm tree jutting out of the asphalt.



Friday, May 16, 2014: Sometimes I'm capable of wearing strictly neutral colors.



Saturday, May 17, 2014: I can't lie, I like how well my shoes and jewelry match the colors in the dress. And the cool stones I'm standing on. It's the little things...



Sunday, May 18, 2014: No-nonsense outfit and background for today! Sometimes I am capable of keeping it simple. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/weekdays-only/10154235744260276 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 22:12:08 PDT

Thursday, April 10, 2014: This outfit seems to be full of energy, doesn't it?



Friday, April 11, 2014: The only way to keep this shirt under control is to confine it within a vest.



Monday, April 14, 2014: The minty accents are my favorite part of this outfit.



Tuesday, April 15, 2014: My attempt at a minimalistic and earthy color palette.



Wednesday, April 16, 2014: Someday I should try pattern-mixing with this cardigan. But until then, block colors.



Thursday, April 17, 2014: Some mornings I'm at a loss, but I distinctly remember the moment of victory when I matched the ring to this outfit.



Monday, April 21, 2014: Burst of purple!



Tuesday, April 22, 2014: This was one of those days when I would look down at my outfit during meetings at work occasionally and feel giddy.



Wednesday, April 23, 2014: It's never a bad time to wear autumn colors.



Thursday, April 24, 2014: An interesting day for textures.



Saturday, April 26, 2014: Some people enjoy themselves at housewarming parties. Others, like me, try to find a deserted room with adequate lighting for documenting their outfits for their websites while paranoidly eyeing the door.



Monday, April 28, 2014: I absolutely adore this outfit. Leopard and stripes go so well together here, with the hints of teal.



Tuesday, April 29, 2014: Just another set of pictures where I look smug about bringing out colors in this floral top that you may not have noticed before.



Wednesday, April 30, 2014: This outfit's pretty simple, but it looks more complicated than it is with all the shadows. Or so I think.]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/i-look-fed-up-in-so-many-of-these/10154209535085276 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 22:51:34 PDT

Tuesday, March 18, 2014: Highlighting the light pink hues contained in the shirt like a pro.



Thursday, March 20, 2014: Look at how snug I look. Secretly I want the photo shoot to be over so I can go home.



Friday, March 21, 2014: If the windmill isn't enough indication, you can tell from my hair how windy it was.



Saturday, March 22, 2014: One of those days where I dress slightly fancy just to sit at a coffeeshop for a couple of hours.



Tuesday, March 25, 2014: Hotel rooms have space and lighting limitations. Here's one solution.



Wednesday, March 26, 2014: I guess I could have taken these pictures outside the hotel building, but that's a lot more embarrassing, so I'd rather squeeze in between the bed, recliner, and the ottoman, the only spot in the room that gets decent natural light.



Friday, March 28, 2014: Watch out, world. I don't know what's going on, but I wanted to wear a dress AND stay warm.



Sunday, March 30, 2014: Venturing out into the world with statistics textbook in hand, headed to a coffeeshop.



Monday, March 31, 2014: Can there ever be too much pink? Yes, but not this time.



Tuesday, April 1, 2014: Peekaboo! Face ring.



Wednesday, April 2, 2014: Everything in my outfit matches the awesome floral faux-leather jacket. MWAHAHA.



Friday, April 4, 2014: Time to whip out the reindeer tights for an artsy concert.



Sunday, April 6, 2014: Sunny California... sometimes it's too sunny, and sometimes it's just the right amount.



Monday, April 7, 2014: Orange stuff in your face!



Tuesday, April 8, 2014: I appear to be smiling, but if I'm taking pictures in my room with poor lighting, it means I want to get this over with so I can go to bed immediately.



Wednesday, April 9, 2014: The cardigan and boots are both items that are meant to keep one warm, but these ones have holes in them. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/a-rainy-spring-in-istanbul/10154183488980276 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:13:29 PDT
Monday, March 3, 2014: Blue, green, and gray.. just like the weather on this day.



Tuesday, March 4, 2014: Whoops, a little underdressed for the unexpected rainy weather, but it worked out okay. The back terrace of Istanbul Modern art museum was great for sightseeing even in the rain.



Wednesday, March 5, 2014: Flash photography is often an indication that I lazed around in pajamas all day and managed to dress myself for dinner.



Thursday, March 6, 2014: I was in love with this simple color scheme I whipped together.



Saturday, March 8, 2014: The best part about spring in Istanbul is that I can pretend that it's autumn in Istanbul. And in doing so, discover how well the earrings match that sweater.



Wednesday, March 12, 2014: Nice, crisp day for pictures. A bit too crisp as I had to momentarily take the jacket and scarf off to capture my outfit's innards.



Thursday, March 13, 2014: I put these lush colors together so I could wear the scarf my grandma gave me.



Saturday, March 15, 2014: My friend Hande managed to capture a great shot of me despite the limited space we had at this cafe.



Sunday, March 16, 2014: It took a lot of work to look this cool.


And that all happened 3 months ago. Stay tuned for more next week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/flashback-to-february/10154158035245276 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 22:05:22 PDT

Sunday, February 23, 2014: Minimalistic color palette to tame the otherwise outrageous combo.



Monday, February 24, 2014: As I rush to catch the last of the sunlight, my favorite shot is the one in the upper right.



Tuesday, February 25, 2014: Big white statement necklace bam!



Wednesday, February 26, 2014: I couldn't get enough of the big white statement necklace from yesterday, so I wore it again.



Sunday, March 2, 2014: First day in Turkey for vacation. I adjust to jetlag by wearing cool outfits and willing myself to stay awake. Also, at this occasion I got a nosebleed. Hadn't had one in 10 years.


This is just the beginning. There's a lot more to come! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/peek-a-boo/10153792096785276 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 13:51:04 PST Matchingfreak update features 9 new outfits from Tuesday, February 11, 2014 to Friday, February 21, 2014; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Tuesday, February 11, 2014: I had this shirt lying around in my room from last week, so I thought I'd wear it one more time before putting it back in the closet.



Wednesday, February 12, 2014: My outfit matches the fire extinguisher.



Thursday, February 13, 2014: Wearing a little pink even though it's not Valentine's Day yet.



Friday, February 14, 2014: Happy Valentine's Day! Could the colors in the cardigan match the sweater any better? No.



Monday, February 17, 2014: The color scheme for this outfit was inspired by the pink and mint colored objects in my shower.



Tuesday, February 18, 2014: I don't usually do this, but I took these pictures in the morning before work. Sure, I was a little late, but phew what a relief to get it done early in the day!



Wednesday, February 19, 2014: Some minimalistic outfit for a slightly more serious meeting at work.



Thursday, February 20, 2014: Dude, don't these shoes match perfectly? Yeah!



Friday, February 21, 2014: This is the most comfortable outfit for getting some stuff done in the morning, taking a midterm, taking a nap afterwards, and going to a casual dinner in the evening.


See you in a few weeks! ]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Sun, 09 Feb 2014 22:55:55 PST Matchingfreak update features 6 new outfits from Monday, February 3, 2014 to Sunday, February 9, 2014; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Monday, February 3, 2014: Looking cool and casual with my side braid...



Tuesday, February 4, 2014: You'll be seeing this jacket quite often in future posts. I just bought it, so here's a simple outfit around it.



Wednesday, February 5, 2014: There's lots going on in this outfit, a mishmash of sorts. I just wanted to wear a necklace my grandma recently gifted me.



Thursday, February 6, 2014: Look at the lengths I go to please you. I took these pictures in (light) rain. I love how this outfit turned out.



Friday, February 7, 2014: First time wearing these boots. It's nice to have something to stare at when I feel stressed out at work.



Sunday, February 9, 2014: It's not often that I plan outfits in advance, but I'd been looking forward to wearing this one since a few days prior, before the boots had even arrived in the mail. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/blending-new-and-old/10153718718470276 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 22:08:33 PST Matchingfreak update features 8 new outfits from Saturday, January 25, 2014 to Saturday, February 1, 2014; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Saturday, January 25, 2014: Like I've said before, weekends are for outfit experimentation. What better occasion than an artsy concert?



Sunday, January 26, 2014: The ridiculous patterns and shapes are curbed by the magically matching colors in perfect harmony.



Monday, January 27, 2014: The sunset timing has shifted enough for me to drive to my violin teacher's house after work and snap the photos right before going in at 5:15pm. Hi, Lydia!



Tuesday, January 28, 2014: Green on top of green... the vision that came to me shortly before falling asleep the night before.



Wednesday, January 29, 2014: Yeah, that's right - perfect shoe-sweater matching!



Thursday, January 30, 2014: This jacket's becoming my new favorite thing.



Friday, January 31, 2014: This outfit was totally not what I had in mind when I started putting clothes on, but it turned out awesome.



Saturday, February 1, 2014: So many things to say about this outfit: 1. Testing out my new full-sized tripod. 2. I've owned this skirt for at least a decade and rarely wore it since college. 3. Stranger girl walking down the street complimented my outfit.


]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/early-late-update/10153691375955276 Sun, 26 Jan 2014 14:24:38 PST Matchingfreak update features 13 new outfits from Sunday, January 12, 2014 to Friday, January 24, 2014; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Sunday, January 12, 2014: It was one of those days where I really didn't feel like dressing up, so this is what I threw together.



Monday, January 13, 2014: Can you tell that I put this outfit together just so I could use my new jacket?



Tuesday, January 14, 2014: Someday I promise I'll capture a picture of this shirt in daylight. The indoor shots don't quite capture the color.



Wednesday, January 15, 2014: I took this picture during a self-imposed afternoon coffee break during a stressful day at work.



Thursday, January 16, 2014: Simple but robust color scheme.



Friday, January 17, 2014: Fun and casual outfit, except I was late to class.



Saturday, January 18, 2014: I wore this for a shopping spree and a casual coffeeshop adventure.



Sunday, January 19, 2014: These sandals are honestly great for a 2-mile walk around town.



Monday, January 20, 2014: I love this new cardigan, because its loudness makes the bright red pants appear pale in comparison.



Tuesday, January 21, 2014: This cardigan is new. Whenever I buy new clothes, I rediscover how to recombine my older clothes.



Wednesday, January 22, 2014: I like this new cardigan so much that I'm wearing it a second time this week. So what!



Thursday, January 23, 2014: Black-on-black.. with some embellishments.



Friday, January 24, 2014: This outfit made me giddy. I can't wait to make dozens of combinations with this new shirt.


Have a great week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/back-to-work/10153647362205276 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 23:05:42 PST Matchingfreak update features 6 new outfits from Monday, January 6, 2014 to Saturday, January 11, 2014; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Monday, January 6, 2014: Today, while everybody went back to work, I ate ice cream by the beach instead.



Tuesday, January 7, 2014: The iconic Hollywood sign in the background.



Wednesday, January 8, 2014: Tweed! Ombre shirt! Academic chic!



Thursday, January 9, 2014: It's my first day back from vacation. It's always nice to ease into work towards the end of a work week.



Friday, January 10, 2014: Such a cozy and simple outfit. I can't get over the color of this sweater.



Saturday, January 11, 2014: Nice outfit to prance around in on a Saturday.


Have a great week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/first-update-of-the-year/10153624068595276 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:56:48 PST Matchingfreak update features 8 new outfits from Sunday, December 29, 2013 to Sunday, January 5, 2014; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Sunday, December 29, 2013: I should wear these pants more often, because they are sooo comfy.



Monday, December 30, 2013: Use brown to tone down screamingly loud colors underneath.



Tuesday, December 31, 2013: I had a downkey New Year's Eve, but we did go out to dinner. Not pictured here is the black/red blazer I put on for the occasion.



Wednesday, January 1, 2014: Today I do what I always do on January 1st of every year: walk over to the bookstore and buy a weekly planner for 50% off.



Thursday, January 2, 2014: Yellow, white, and olive clusters.



Friday, January 3, 2014: I wore this outfit to maximize warmth and comfort as I went on a 4-hour shopping spree, during which I bought four pairs of shoes.



Saturday, January 4, 2014: Whipping out my brand new shoes; these ones have proven to be sufficiently comfortable.



Sunday, January 5, 2014: To snaz this outfit up for the evening, I wore black stockings. Ta-da!


Have a great week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/from-warm-to-yellow/10153598807980276 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:25:58 PST Matchingfreak update features 16 new outfits from Monday, December 9, 2013 to Friday, December 27, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Monday, December 9, 2013: I don't know if you've noticed, but I don't typically wear skirts on weekdays, because I work in a refinery. However, I was in an all-day meeting today and had a nice MIT alumni reception to go to afterwards, so I decided to go all out!



Tuesday, December 10, 2013: Various shades of dusty rose.



Wednesday, December 11, 2013: Such a cool realization that this apricot colored tee matches the bright orange in the sweater so sweetly.



Friday, December 13, 2013: Today I'm purple through and through.



Saturday, December 14, 2013: This is my warmest sweater, but it's too short; best to wear a stripey tee underneath for some interest!



Monday, December 16, 2013: The goal for today's outfit was comfort; I took a final and then explored a new coffeeshop in my neighborhood.



Tuesday, December 17, 2013: Lots of frilly elements today.



Wednesday, December 18, 2013: Business casual with turquoise highlights! Okay, maybe a bit too casual, but I was the most dressed up person in the meeting.



Thursday, December 19, 2013: Warm clothing in warm colors.



Friday, December 20, 2013: I thought I'd retired these pants, but some days you just have a pressing need to wear purple pants.



Sunday, December 22, 2013: I was obviously in a floral mood today. Not pictured here, but I bought a bunch of leaf-shaped jewelry that you'll see in upcoming outfits.



Monday, December 23, 2013: What better thing to wear to a botanical garden than a floral patterned dress?



Tuesday, December 24, 2013: Check out my gold-plated kale necklace! I ate a kale salad for lunch, too. You know, to match.



Wednesday, December 25, 2013: Another Christmas, another opportunity to make red and green look pretty together. And see a movie and eat Indian food for dinner.



Thursday, December 26, 2013: I conceived this outfit just before going to sleep the night before. Flawless execution...



Friday, December 27, 2013: This outfit may appear painstakingly planned out, but I just threw stuff on so I wouldn't have to change the shirt I was wearing at home and the purse that I'd used the day before. I guess yellow and gray aren't bad together.


Have a happy new year! See you in 2014. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/its-finally-a-little-chilly/10153525548190276 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:56:05 PST Matchingfreak update features 7 new outfits from Sunday, December 1, 2013 to Saturday, December 7, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Sunday, December 1, 2013: When editing the photos, I realized that the tiny, tiny evil eye bracelet matches the dress's pattern.



Monday, December 2, 2013: I wore these sandals knowing that it's probably the last time I can wear them in Los Angeles - it gets pretty cold in Southern California, you know!



Tuesday, December 3, 2013: This warm, multilayered outfit is hiding a beaded necklace in plain sight.



Wednesday, December 4, 2013: I was sad I couldn't take these pictures before dark, but my office lighting is better than nothing. I was proud of the teal/burgundy combo.



Thursday, December 5, 2013: My grandma sent me this scarf a few weeks ago. She has an awesome sense of style!



Friday, December 6, 2013: I can't tell you how comfortable this outfit was and how many positive comments I got from people at work. I adore this green sweater; I should wear it more often.



Saturday, December 7, 2013: I hadn't planned out this outfit until a half hour before I was out the door. I saw the dress in the closet, and immediately knew to pair it with this blue necklace I hadn't worn in a while. Success!


Have a great week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/matchingfreak-fall-catchup-complete/10153497804915276 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 22:19:50 PST Matchingfreak update features 14 new outfits from Saturday, November 16, 2013 to Saturday, November 30, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Saturday, November 16, 2013: Bet you almost didn't notice that I wore the same cardigan two days in a row in two completely different outfits.



Monday, November 18, 2013: I succeeded in catching the last few rays of sun just in time for these shots. Also, I was almost late to my violin lesson.



Tuesday, November 19, 2013: This shirt looks ridiculously baggy no matter how I style it. I don't understand how to make it not look like a tent. It's too long not to tuck in. Help. I'll keep trying.



Wednesday, November 20, 2013: I put a little bit more effort into my outfit, because I was trying to look cool for a book club wine gathering after work.



Thursday, November 21, 2013: When I saw how well the pink beads on the cardigan matched the stripes on the sweater, I HAD to put it on.



Friday, November 22, 2013: I wore this outfit to a dim sum breakfast. My goal was to wear loose clothing (to avoid the overeating discomfort issue) without looking too fancy.



Saturday, November 23, 2013: I threw on this outfit to get my car washed, but I liked it so much that I went to read at a coffeeshop for a few hours so that the outfit won't go to waste (since, you know, I was never going to wear it again).



Sunday, November 24, 2013: I wore this to observe a bris ceremony for the first time.



Monday, November 25, 2013: I had to retake the full-body shot after I realized that I had buttoned the jacket wrong. D'oh.



Tuesday, November 26, 2013: Today's photo shoot was a culmination of some of the worst things possible. First, just as I had pressed the shutter and took my position as the timer started counting backwards, a lady got out of her car (which she took forever to park), locked eyes with me, smiled, and said "Hi." Then, my camera fell. Woe is me.



Wednesday, November 27, 2013: I figured I'd wear these crazy pants to work today, because it was the day before Thanksgiving and most people had the day off.



Thursday, November 28, 2013: Morbid curiosity brought Jocelyn and me here to take today's outfit pictures in front of a burnt down garage on Thanksgiving.



Friday, November 29, 2013: The beauty of this outfit is that it uses exactly the same set of jewelry I wore yesterday. Also, as I discovered, it was appropriate for an impromptu easy hike. That's what I call smart packing.



Saturday, November 30, 2013: I've had this necklace for more than 10 years now. It's still great! I should wear it more often.


Have a great week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/matchingfreak-fall-catchup-part-iii/10153493496800276 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:53:21 PST Matchingfreak update features 27 new outfits from Thursday, October 17, 2013 to Friday, November 15, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Thursday, October 17, 2013: Lovely mixture of textures in today's outfit, don't you think?



Saturday, October 19, 2013: Holding onto the last of the summer vibes.



Monday, October 21, 2013: This new scarf has me dreaming up brand new outfits.



Tuesday, October 22, 2013: Same pants and scarf as yesterday, but a completely different outfit, of course.



Wednesday, October 23, 2013: I'm trying to summon the fall weather with this outfit. Come on, L.A., you can do it!



Thursday, October 24, 2013: I'm at the parking lot in front of a Holiday Inn in Pomona. Time for some rest before the big exam tomorrow.



Friday, October 25, 2013: I took this picture right after the exam, and I look much happier already. Part of the happiness is due to the efficient layering (for drastically fluctuating exam room temperature) and that the bit of green in the scarf matches the earrings perfectly.



Saturday, October 26, 2013: I took a little joyride along the canyons near Malibu to celebrate my taking that exam. The pictures took a while to take, because a musician couple from Toronto parked right next to me at the scenic lookout and tried to make small talk with me for a half hour.



Sunday, October 27, 2013: I kind of look like a wood nymph in these Descanso Gardens shots. Admittedly, I look kind of smug because of the elegant matching I accomplished.



Monday, October 28, 2013: My dad and I arrived home at the same time and I hastily handed him the camera to expedite the daily picture-taking ritual.



Tuesday, October 29, 2013: I pulled this dress out and wore it for the first time to a Turkish Republic Day reception.



Wednesday, October 30, 2013: Did the necklace govern the rest of the outfit, or was it an afterthought? I don't quite remember now.



Thursday, October 31, 2013: It's Halloween! I never do costumes, but always wear black and orange.



Friday, November 1, 2013: What makes people feel like wearing bright red pants to work? It takes a particular type of strange mood, that's for sure.



Saturday, November 2, 2013: I'm proud of my lavender and mustard color combination from today.



Monday, November 4, 2013: Frilly business casual outfit just for fun.



Tuesday, November 5, 2013: Let me tell you, it's tough to get a good picture in the wind. I refused to change the photo location, because I liked the backdrop too much.



Wednesday, November 6, 2013: Sometimes I worry that this shirt is too dark for people to realize that it's green. So I help them out a little.



Thursday, November 7, 2013: My day is so much better when I have a great outfit on like this one.



Friday, November 8, 2013: Effortless outfit made fancy-looking by a brightly colored scarf.



Saturday, November 9, 2013: Guys, I was in such a food coma while I was taking these pictures. It was right after a huge brunch. Just imagine me stumbling around back and forth on the stairs until I caught a shot that I liked.



Sunday, November 10, 2013: Minimalistic mourning/Turkish theme to honor Atat�rk's death anniversary at a luncheon.



Monday, November 11, 2013: Today I was obviously as enthusiastic about taking these pictures as I was about putting together this outfit. But it matches, and some days, that's all that matters to me.



Tuesday, November 12, 2013: Today's outfit is not all that special, but I really like how the jewelry stands out delicately.



Wednesday, November 13, 2013: I had a huge headache today, which is why I look unhappy in this picture. I later deduced that it's probably because the headband I wore was too tight, squeezing my head all day at work. I kept it on, though. It's part of the look.



Thursday, November 14, 2013: A little girly, a little fierce was the look I was going for.



Friday, November 15, 2013: NOTICE THE SOCKS. They match.


Expect one more huge update sometime soon, and then we'll be all caught up! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/matchingfreak-fall-catchup-part-i/10153490212895276 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 23:26:05 PST Matchingfreak update features 16 new outfits from Monday, September 23, 2013 to Wednesday, October 16, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Monday, September 23, 2013: I'm practicing a training class I was to teach for the first time the next day.



Tuesday, September 24, 2013: You know it's bad when I resort to flash for part of my pictures. Eh, it wasn't a great outfit anyway.



Wednesday, September 25, 2013: Minimal palette, maximum matching.



Thursday, September 26, 2013: I love this combination of chocolate brown, mustard, and fuschia.



Monday, September 30, 2013: Observe me scrambling to catch the last bits of sunlight for some decent photos in natural light.



Tuesday, October 1, 2013: You don't realize I'm wearing bright purple until you come a little closer.



Wednesday, October 2, 2013: I look upset in the picture, because I had had a few unsuccessful self-portrait attempts before snapping this one.



Thursday, October 3, 2013: I was asked to wear Dodger blue on my birthday to bring good luck to the Dodgers, and it worked that evening... not that I paid any attention to that.



Monday, October 7, 2013: My ears are perked up as I heard students approaching my secret photo corner.



Tuesday, October 8, 2013: Do not take pictures of yellow outfits in incandescent light. In fact, don't take any pictures, ever, in incandescent light. Otherwise, an outfit that made me giddy.



Wednesday, October 9, 2013: A somewhat tomboyish outfit.



Thursday, October 10, 2013: I like how the frilly collar interacts with the necklace here.



Saturday, October 12, 2013: Kelly green and chocolate brown.



Monday, October 14, 2013: Pink splotches amongst earthy browns.



Tuesday, October 15, 2013: Despite the apparently poor lighting, the colors reflect reality almost perfectly here.



Wednesday, October 16, 2013: Hints of fiery colors peeking out from around neutral tones.


Stay tuned as I work through uploading the rest of the outfits. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/back-and-catching-up/10153350899370276 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 22:23:32 PDT Matchingfreak update features 14 new outfits from Sunday, September 8, 2013 to Sunday, September 22, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Sunday, September 8, 2013: Today I felt like wearing pigtails. Do you ever get that feeling? No? ..oh, okay.



Monday, September 9, 2013: Cool tones abound.



Tuesday, September 10, 2013: Simplistic and preppy.



Wednesday, September 11, 2013: I loved how these colors went together today.



Thursday, September 12, 2013: Fall is here, and I'm happy to have discovered how well this jacket matches this top.



Friday, September 13, 2013: I wore this outfit to drive across town, stand in a food truck line for an hour in the sun, and pig out on free gourmet tacos and shaved ice. I look nervous here because I was catching the last rays of sunlight for the pictures.



Sunday, September 15, 2013: I'm scoping out the new park in my neighborhood... in a hat.



Monday, September 16, 2013: Excellent texture, don't you think?



Tuesday, September 17, 2013: I don't remember why I look so happy, but perhaps it's the matchiness of the bracelet.



Wednesday, September 18, 2013: Look at me, looking all smug in my extremely comfortable outfit. I like the warmth that the necklace, belt, and flats added to the outfit.



Thursday, September 19, 2013: I've said it here, and I'll say it again; when all else fails, layer more stuff on top of each other.



Friday, September 20, 2013: Featured here is my ottoman.



Saturday, September 21, 2013: I giddily wore this outfit to a barbecue. Nothing like a fun weekend occasion to try out different combos.



Sunday, September 22, 2013: I'd forgotten this skirt existed. Nothing like a comfortable and stylish outfit to go and study in public.


Have a great week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/celebrating-gray/10153175797275276 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:39:02 PDT Matchingfreak update features 7 new outfits from Sunday, September 1, 2013 to Saturday, September 7, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Sunday, September 1, 2013: Just a casual something for a house party.



Monday, September 2, 2013: Outfit for coffeeshoppin'.



Tuesday, September 3, 2013: Leopard and stripes.



Wednesday, September 4, 2013: Oh yeah. I'd forgotten about these shoes for a little bit.



Thursday, September 5, 2013: Simple and practical outfit for downing five tacos and a tall glass of horchata after work.



Friday, September 6, 2013: Loud but subdued at the same time.



Saturday, September 7, 2013: I found a background that matched me.


Have a great week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/lazy-labor-day/10153156328355276 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 22:03:33 PDT Matchingfreak update features 7 new outfits from Sunday, August 25, 2013 to Saturday, August 31, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!


Sunday, August 25, 2013: Today I felt like wearing primary colors.



Monday, August 26, 2013: This doesn't happen too often, but on this morning it took me a half hour to finally convince myself that the shirt I'd originally picked to wear that day was no good, and that I had to change. Wardrobe malfunctions are stressful.



Tuesday, August 27, 2013: I'd completely forgotten that this necklace (my mom's) existed; it matches so well with the pink leopard print! AAAaahhh!!!



Wednesday, August 28, 2013: Same set of jewelry as yesterday, but different clothes.... take THAT.



Thursday, August 29, 2013: I'm the worst fashion blogger ever. I could have taken these pictures in broad daylight, but I was stressed out and lazy.



Friday, August 30, 2013: I took these pictures under questionable lighting conditions, because I pretty much stayed in my pajamas until it was time to go out to dinner to celebrate my dad's birthday.



Saturday, August 31, 2013: Some days you wake up and feel like wearing a bright colored crochet vest.


Have a great week. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/incandescent-light-is-the-bane-of-my-existence/10153128840530276 Matchingfreak update features 6 new outfits from Monday, August 19, 2013 to Saturday, August 24, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, August 19, 2013: I'm just happy to be wearing a comfortable, versatile (for the weather) outfit.



Tuesday, August 20, 2013: I'm frustrated with my room's lighting, as you can see. But I was able to capture the green-on-green action for a little bit.



Wednesday, August 21, 2013: I wanted to be punchy with the hot pink and lime green combo, but the scarf tied everything together beautifully.



Thursday, August 22, 2013: Purple and neutral tone harmony.



Friday, August 23, 2013: Yes, I know I look like crap, but this is the best I can do after waking up early in the morning with very little sleep, flying back to LA, and working a full day.



Saturday, August 24, 2013: My original intent was not to wear so many dark, cool tones together, but I like the outcome.

See you next week! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/yellow-purse-week-two/10153106262930276 Matchingfreak update features 7 new outfits from Monday, August 12, 2013 to Sunday, August 18, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, August 12, 2013: You can see the gist of the outfit despite the poor garage lighting.



Tuesday, August 13, 2013: Nothing like the billowing wind to make me look fat.



Wednesday, August 14, 2013: Been wearing too many colors lately - sometimes you have to tone it down.



Thursday, August 15, 2013: Sometimes my outfits brighten not only my day but others'.



Friday, August 16, 2013: Even I'm surprised about how well this outfit came together. It's always a challenge to put together different combinations with dresses.



Saturday, August 17, 2013: The necklace pretty much covers all the colors in the outfit.



Sunday, August 18, 2013: I found a picturesque alley in which to take my self portrait.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/week-of-the-yellow-purse/10153079959975276 Matchingfreak update features 6 new outfits from Sunday, August 4, 2013 to Friday, August 9, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Sunday, August 4, 2013: Yellow accents so I can use my tiny yellow purse.



Monday, August 5, 2013: This outfit reminds me of sherbet.



Tuesday, August 6, 2013: Color block Tuesday.



Wednesday, August 7, 2013: Unbeknownst to me, I am about to go into the worst Babies R Us ever.



Thursday, August 8, 2013: Well of course I happen to have earrings that match a pink-yellow outfit.



Friday, August 9, 2013: I repurposed this outfit into a funeral outfit in the evening (i.e. removed all the colorful materials).

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Monday, July 15, 2013: A dull but matching Monday outfit.



Tuesday, July 16, 2013: What a horrible place to display this minimalistic palette, but I had missed the sunlight and was exhausted.



Wednesday, July 17, 2013: Some crazy pattern-mixing due to boredom.



Thursday, July 18, 2013: I was smitten with this color combination!



Saturday, July 20, 2013: No wonder I look miserable here; the pictures were taken after I had gotten off a 10-hour flight and was forced to take a tour in Cambridge, England, which turned out to be cancelled that day.



Sunday, July 21, 2013: Behind me you see the famous Shambles street in York, which has buildings from Medieval times.



Monday, July 22, 2013: I was excited to wear lime green and purple together for reasons unknown.



Tuesday, July 23, 2013: It's dorky of me to wear that cardigan together with those pants. Behind me is Bootham Bar, one of the entrance gates to old York.



Wednesday, July 24, 2013: Stripey shirt and stripey flats match!



Thursday, July 25, 2013: I match the background in the small town of Beverley.



Friday, July 26, 2013: I'm on a ferry from Liverpool to Belfast.



Saturday, July 27, 2013: I'm in Europa Hotel in Belfast, after just having had some tea.



Sunday, July 28, 2013: This outfit turned out to be suitable for a bit of a hike in light rain.



Monday, July 29, 2013: I like the simple elegance of this outfit. It had been on my mind for several days prior to wearing it.



Tuesday, July 30, 2013: Lovely painted doors in the Georgian area of Dublin.



Wednesday, July 31, 2013: Big Ben approves of my pastel leopard-stripe matching.



Thursday, August 1, 2013: Here I am in front of the British Museum. I had to retake the full-body picture when I remembered that the hat was an essential part of my outfit that day.

See you in the next installment! ]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Matchingfreak update features 11 new outfits from Monday, July 1, 2013 to Sunday, July 14, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, July 1, 2013: I threw together various elements today, and I'm pleased with the slight dischord.



Tuesday, July 2, 2013: Purple-brown interplay. Featuring a necklace I had bought in Italy.



Wednesday, July 3, 2013: The necklace and earrings were purchased miles and years apart from each other, so I'm proud to unite them in an ensemble.



Thursday, July 4, 2013: I pledge allegiance... This is probably my most successful Americana outfit.



Friday, July 5, 2013: Sometimes a cute outfit can turn the whole day around.



Monday, July 8, 2013: I hadn't done business casual in a while. It feels about the same as a regular day.



Tuesday, July 9, 2013: I wish I had more occasions to wear pencil skirts.



Wednesday, July 10, 2013: I can't get over the simplicity and color harmony of this outfit.



Thursday, July 11, 2013: I wanted to wear something colorful for my mom's birthday.



Friday, July 12, 2013: Today's theme was "pea-sized round things." Also, that's the American Falls in the background.



Sunday, July 14, 2013: Lace overload.

So, this is my last update for July. See you in August. ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/denim-is-here/10152934210565276 Matchingfreak update features 6 new outfits from Monday, June 24, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, June 24, 2013: I look bitter, because I had just dropped my camera in an attempt to balance the tripod on top of my car's side mirror.



Tuesday, June 25, 2013: The necklace and earrings look like they were made for each other, but it was totally a coincidence that they match so well.



Wednesday, June 26, 2013: I hate this shirt, but I keep wearing it.



Thursday, June 27, 2013: My side braid was a big success in retrospect.



Friday, June 28, 2013: This outfit displays two recent impulse purchases: the ring (which the entire outfit is based on), and the bracelet.



Sunday, June 30, 2013: The coffeeshop I frequent on the weekends must think I wear crazy neon colors all the time.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/matchingfreak-kicks-off-the-summer/10152910797040276 Matchingfreak update features 11 new outfits from Monday, June 10, 2013 to Sunday, June 23, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, June 10, 2013: The shape of the ring matches the shape of the earrings.



Tuesday, June 11, 2013: Displaying my newly acquired alabaster earrings from Italy.



Wednesday, June 12, 2013: If you're wondering what the meaning of the first picture is, it's "I'm tired and none of these pictures are coming out right."



Friday, June 14, 2013: Minimalistic color selection for today.



Saturday, June 15, 2013: I must have gotten a record number of compliments from strangers on this outfit.



Sunday, June 16, 2013: I made an excuse to go out just to wear this new dress.



Monday, June 17, 2013: What better way to break in a new cardigan with an outfit that matches it overly well?



Tuesday, June 18, 2013: Yes, the theme for today was yellow.



Wednesday, June 19, 2013: I bought this shirt, because I was mesmerized by the color.



Saturday, June 22, 2013: Picnic day, with shorts purchased for the picnic occasion.



Sunday, June 23, 2013: My Sunday outfits are usually designed for maximum comfort while sitting in a coffee shop and reading.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/post-vacation-catch-up/10152864293120276 Matchingfreak update features 16 new outfits from Monday, May 20, 2013 to Sunday, June 9, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, May 20, 2013: Pink pants, pink wall.



Tuesday, May 21, 2013: This outfit made me giddy all day.



Wednesday, May 22, 2013: I coveted these pants for weeks before I actually went back and bought them from Forever21.



Thursday, May 23, 2013: There's a lot going on here, but all you need to know is that the belt matches the cardigan.



Sunday, May 26, 2013: Where am I? I'm in a villa in Tuscany.



Tuesday, May 28, 2013: Me posing with a lively mix of patterns and textures in an alley in San Gimignano.



Wednesday, May 29, 2013: By far one of the most impressive and overwhelming things I saw in my Tuscany trip was the Duomo in Florence. This is only a small glimpse of it in the background.



Thursday, May 30, 2013: Proudly displaying my new necklace at Siena town square, with ominous rain clouds looming behind me.



Friday, May 31, 2013: That's right, I wore sneakers; we had just taken a pleasant walk along the dirt roads of the Tuscan countryside.



Saturday, June 1, 2013: Picture taken two hours before I'd be caught in a heavy downpour of rain in Rome.



Monday, June 3, 2013: Here I am jetlagged and sobered by the recent Gezi Park protests in Turkey.



Tuesday, June 4, 2013: You don't want to know what I was laughing about.



Wednesday, June 5, 2013: I forgot my tripod at home, so I balanced the camera inside the edge of my purse, which I put on my car's driver seat.



Thursday, June 6, 2013: I admit that I'm not the biggest fan of hot pink, but I love my hot pink accents here.



Friday, June 7, 2013: Friday's a perfect day to wear the crazy pants to work.



Sunday, June 9, 2013: This outfit was thrown together in 5 minutes, with the sole driver being that I was running late, and therefore did not wish to switch over the contents of my black purse to another purse.

See you in the next installment! ]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Matchingfreak update features 7 new outfits from Monday, May 13, 2013 to Sunday, May 19, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, May 13, 2013: I thought of this outfit the night before, and I couldn't fall asleep because I was so excited about it.



Tuesday, May 14, 2013: I picked out the necklace because it matched the shirt, but it was only then that I discovered that it matched the cardigan better.



Wednesday, May 15, 2013: The same necklace from yesterday is making another appearance.



Thursday, May 16, 2013: I like that I made the hematite-light yellow-gold jewelry theme work out.



Friday, May 17, 2013: Say goodbye to my beloved zebra shoes! They made 33 appearances on this website and so many more times in real life. They fell apart at the end of the day.



Saturday, May 18, 2013: Great summery brunch outfit.



Sunday, May 19, 2013: Happy 19 May?s (a Turkish national holiday). I wore Turkish flag red, of course.

See you in the next installment! ]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Matchingfreak update features 7 new outfits from Monday, May 6, 2013 to Sunday, May 12, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, May 6, 2013: The downside of this shirt is that it's such a dark green, it looks black a lot of the time.



Tuesday, May 7, 2013: The red flowers behind me make it look like my scarf burst into a cloud.



Wednesday, May 8, 2013: Lots of colors to pick out of this tunic; today I went for the purple and olive green parts.



Thursday, May 9, 2013: My camera is allergic to turquoise and hot pink; it never quite knows what to do with them indoors.



Friday, May 10, 2013: Another casual weekend outfit featuring the peacock pants.



Saturday, May 11, 2013: That's right, argyle socks with leopard flats!



Sunday, May 12, 2013: I rediscovered this necklace in a hidden compartment recently. Only after wearing this outfit did I notice that it has small green specs that match the cardigan.

See you in the next installment! ]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Matchingfreak update features 7 new outfits from Monday, April 29, 2013 to Sunday, May 5, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, April 29, 2013: Horizontal stripes on shirt vs. vertical stripes on pants.



Tuesday, April 30, 2013: I'm happy because I just had dinner at one of my favorite cafes in Manhattan Beach.



Wednesday, May 1, 2013: I hadn't worn a headband in ages. I had to google how to wear one without looking too silly.



Thursday, May 2, 2013: White lace and mint green roses, what a refreshing combination.



Friday, May 3, 2013: Watch me try out different hairstyles, such as pulling only half of my hair away from my face.



Saturday, May 4, 2013: I wore this to a lovely wedding. I should have taken the pictures in the rose garden, but it was too sunny, and I got lazy. Serves me right!



Sunday, May 5, 2013: It's either too sunny or too chilly in Santa Monica, so I dressed appropriately for the weather.

See you in the next installment! ]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Matchingfreak update features 9 new outfits from Friday, March 22, 2013 to Sunday, April 28, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Friday, March 22, 2013: I wore this to a concert. First time wearing that jacket.



Wednesday, April 3, 2013: After a long time of wearing t-shirts and cargo pants, putting on this outfit felt good!



Friday, April 5, 2013: The iced coffee is the accessory.



Thursday, April 18, 2013: This outfit idea came to me as I was about to fall asleep the night before.



Saturday, April 20, 2013: I wore this outfit to Andrea's wedding. I've known Andrea since 6th grade.



Thursday, April 25, 2013: Gold and purple do look royal together, don't they?



Friday, April 26, 2013: Blend of patterns, textures, and shades of pink and orange.



Saturday, April 27, 2013: First time wearing shorts this year!



Sunday, April 28, 2013: Yes, I'm wearing the necklace above the scarf, because people must see it.

See you in the next installment! ]]> http://www.matchingfreak.com Matchingfreak update features 6 new outfits from Monday, January 7, 2013 to Sunday, January 13, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, January 7, 2013: You can find the same necklace in some of my outfits from the first year of Matchingfreak, in 2003.



Tuesday, January 8, 2013: The shirt-tucking has increased.



Wednesday, January 9, 2013: I take these pictures long after everybody else has left the office.



Thursday, January 10, 2013: The hint of matching light green in the jewelry and t-shirt was a coincidence.



Saturday, January 12, 2013: I had bought this sweater "ironically" a few years ago. Now it matches so many of my things.



Sunday, January 13, 2013: I went to the duck park to feed pigeons, because it's one of the few places where it's legal these days. Pigeons not pictured, but the ducks are.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/matchingfreak-update-january-6-2013/10152375547085276 Matchingfreak update features 6 new outfits from Monday, December 31, 2012 to Saturday, January 5, 2013; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, December 31, 2012: Both the stockings and the cardigan are glittery for the new year's eve celebration.



Tuesday, January 1, 2013: I felt like wearing a long skirt, so I just slipped a sweater over this maxi dress.



Wednesday, January 2, 2013: First time tucking a shirt into this high-waisted pair of pants.



Thursday, January 3, 2013: Pink on pink on pink.



Friday, January 4, 2013: Oops, forgot to display my newly cut hair! Oh well, you'll see plenty more pictures of it.



Saturday, January 5, 2013: Rodeo Drive is great for people-watching.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/1500-outfits/10152355394620276 Matchingfreak exceeded 1500 outfits before the end of 2012. Yay! I had issues transfering images from my camera last week, but I got off my lazy butt and fixed that with a quick trip to Best Buy today. This week's Matchingfreak update features 8 new outfits from Thursday, December 20, 2012 to Sunday, December 30, 2012; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Thursday, December 20, 2012: I threw this on for a quick house visit, and the casual details I threw on did not go unnoticed!



Friday, December 21, 2012: The bright stripes are a nice backdrop for the crazy necklace action.



Saturday, December 22, 2012: I overdressed for the occasion, but I was so excited to wear this new belt.



Monday, December 24, 2012: I found this interesting backdrop while driving through alleys, looking for interesting places to take pictures.



Wednesday, December 26, 2012: The coziest and most comfortable outfit imaginable.



Thursday, December 27, 2012: Notice how the stitching on the vest matches the pants and the flowers?!



Friday, December 28, 2012: Notice the matching gradient scarf and how the purple flowers are exactly the same color as the sweater.



Sunday, December 30, 2012: I only recently noticed how well that scarf matches my little Turkish pouch.

Happy new year! See you in 2013! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/new-layout/10152328994725276/link> Matchingfreak has a pretty new layout that makes it easier to browse through outfit pictures. The major change is that I eliminated the need to click through thumbnails to enlarge the pictures, which removes a cumbersome intermediate step. Also, the new placement of the arrows and description will make it easier to scroll through outfit pictures. My next goal is to make a mobile-friendly version, but I probably won't be working that for a long while. Please leave a comment and tell me what you think! Anyway, on to the outfits. This week's Matchingfreak update features 20 new outfits from Monday, November 26, 2012 to Wednesday, December 19, 2012; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, November 26, 2012: The purpose of this outfit was to be comfortable and display the bird socks that my violin teacher got me for my birthday.



Tuesday, November 27, 2012: I succeeded at incorporating all the colors from the skirt into the rest of my outfit.



Wednesday, November 28, 2012: Autumnal zing!



Thursday, November 29, 2012: Pretty drab colors, but perfect comfort level for work.



Friday, November 30, 2012: Even the big bow on this sweater can't take away from the meat slab necklace.



Saturday, December 1, 2012: I wasn't feeling great, but conjuring up this outfit put me in a better mood immediately.



Monday, December 3, 2012: At first glance, the earrings don't match the necklace, but then you see the neutrally colored bead on top and it all makes sense.



Tuesday, December 4, 2012: I don't know where it came from, but I had the sudden urge to wear orange and green together today. The plus side is that the earrings contain both the colors.



Wednesday, December 5, 2012: It was just delightful to notice what a great fit that necklace is to this outfit.



Thursday, December 6, 2012: It was a low point in Matchingfreak's life. My socks didn't match and I realized too late, so I had to go through the day with only one red rhombus visible to the world. At least it's cute and that both the socks are navy blue.



Friday, December 7, 2012: It was the right occasion for bold pattern-mixing.



Saturday, December 8, 2012: I wore this unique ensemble to a dinner party. I think it'll be one of my all-time favorite outfits.



Monday, December 10, 2012: The best part is undoubtedly the socks.



Tuesday, December 11, 2012: I used to think I'd never mix black and brown together, but this necklace facilitates that.



Wednesday, December 12, 2012: The pink and brick color don't seem to go together, until I PUT THE SCARF ON! Bam!



Thursday, December 13, 2012: This outfit was put together very hastily, but it still seemed to attract positive attention.



Friday, December 14, 2012: I found these pants from long ago, but I couldn't find them anywhere in the Matchingfreak archives. I must have obtained them during the years in college when I didn't do matchingfreak? Either that or in high school.



Monday, December 17, 2012: Yes, I'm that girl who dresses up to take two finals. In all seriousness, dresses are more comfortable than skirts or pants.



Tuesday, December 18, 2012: I wore this dress to celebrate the end of the semester with a nice dinner.



Wednesday, December 19, 2012: It was good that the big sweater was short-sleeved, because it was hot during the day and chilly at night.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/warning-huge-update/10152268824030276 Matchingfreak update features 33 new outfits from Monday, October 15, 2012 to Saturday, November 24, 2012. Yes, you read correctly: THIRTY-THREE. I was very behind, and what better time to catch up than over Thanksgiving weekend? Now, without further ado:



Monday, October 15, 2012: Plain but punchy.



Tuesday, October 16, 2012: It was a day when I felt like wearing blue from head to toe.



Wednesday, October 17, 2012: The block colors don't make sense until you see the earrings.



Thursday, October 18, 2012: Nice backdrop, isn't it? Makes for poor lighting.



Friday, October 19, 2012: I don't have many clothes with a peplum, so I improvised.



Saturday, October 20, 2012: I wore this outfit to eat large amounts of dim sum.



Tuesday, October 23, 2012: I wore this ensemble to summon autumn into Southern California.



Wednesday, October 24, 2012: This scarf makes any outfit look rich.



Thursday, October 25, 2012: Today I discovered that this brown-purple scarf matches this t-shirt better than I had expected.



Friday, October 26, 2012: Watch me disappear into the darkness as I miss my opportunity to photograph myself in daylight.



Saturday, October 27, 2012: The way to stick out in a Turkish event is to wear a dress that is not black.



Monday, October 29, 2012: New shoes that match this dress perfectly.



Tuesday, October 30, 2012: It was too easy to match things to this tunic.



Wednesday, October 31, 2012: I usually don't wear a costume on Halloween, but I always wear black and orange.



Thursday, November 1, 2012: Simple but elegant matching for today.



Friday, November 2, 2012: Discreet photoshoot in a public parking lot.



Saturday, November 3, 2012: Delighted to find another necklace that matches these pearly earrings.



Monday, November 5, 2012: I didn't want to go outside looking for a photo location, so I just took it in our messy engineering office.



Tuesday, November 6, 2012: Polka dots over polka dots!



Wednesday, November 7, 2012: Upon closer inspection, you see the flecks of turquoise in the earring, and everything in the world makes sense.



Thursday, November 8, 2012: Sad, emotional photoshoot capturing the last moments with Rotem's purple MINI.



Saturday, November 10, 2012: Commemorating Atat�rk's death anniversary in this awesome outfit.



Monday, November 12, 2012: I have no idea why wearing pink and blue occurred to me this day.



Tuesday, November 13, 2012: Interesting folds on this new cardigan.



Wednesday, November 14, 2012: I couldn't decide between wearing these earrings and this shirt, so I decided to wear both together.



Thursday, November 15, 2012: Pleasantly surprised that the earrings and bracelet are in near-perfect harmony.



Saturday, November 17, 2012: I'm so glad that it's cool enough to wear socks again.



Sunday, November 18, 2012: The local barista complimented me on my outfit! Little does she know the depths of insanity that led us to this moment.



Monday, November 19, 2012: The face ring makes an appearance yet again.



Tuesday, November 20, 2012: Layers and layers of flowers.



Thursday, November 22, 2012: I was only out in public for an hour, but a woman on the street complimented my shoes, so I call that a win.



Friday, November 23, 2012: While everybody went crazy over Black Friday, we went out for breakfast.



Saturday, November 24, 2012: I seem to be wearing a lot of purple lately.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/transition-to-a-colorful-fall/10152215095360276 Matchingfreak update features 9 new outfits from Thursday, October 4, 2012 to Saturday, October 13, 2012; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Thursday, October 4, 2012: Fun outfit for my celebrating my birthday at a bar.



Friday, October 5, 2012: I thought I'd wear something lighthearted to a comedy show.



Saturday, October 6, 2012: Cute ensemble I put together for my birthday dinner with friends, during which I laughed to tears several times.



Monday, October 8, 2012: I took a nap after hastily snapping these photos.



Tuesday, October 9, 2012: I found a cool new location for taking pictures. It was a little windy, though...



Wednesday, October 10, 2012: Good multipurpose outfit for taking a midterm in the morning, going to work, and then seeing a show in Hollywood in the evening.



Thursday, October 11, 2012: Burnt orange on burnt orange!



Friday, October 12, 2012: It's finally cool enough to wear shorts with stockings.



Saturday, October 13, 2012: Shiny new shoes!

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/fun-colors-and-patterns/10152196147435276 Matchingfreak update features 8 new outfits from Monday, September 24, 2012 to Wednesday, October 3, 2012; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, September 24, 2012: An uplifting color combination.



Tuesday, September 25, 2012: There's a face on my hand!



Wednesday, September 26, 2012: I like the 3/4 sleeve over the long-sleeve look sometimes.



Thursday, September 27, 2012: Simple and vibrant outfit with the darkest of greens!



Saturday, September 29, 2012: All peripheral colors are present in the skirt.



Monday, October 1, 2012: Maybe I'll make fall come sooner if I wear fall-ish colors.



Tuesday, October 2, 2012: On this day I had to wear the pigeon necklace.



Wednesday, October 3, 2012: I thought I'd wear something sparkly on my birthday.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/digging-into-the-backlog/10152177317655276 Matchingfreak in the past month and a half. Well, I kind of lost track of things ever since I went to two weddings in different parts of the world, and came back to catch up on work, and then take two midterms. Computer issues also held me back one weekend. Anyway, it doesn't matter, because I'm back. Since there are too many images to sort through, I'll bring myself up to date over the next few weeks. This Matchingfreak update features 10 new outfits from Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, September 22, 2012 that span my trips to Turkey and Boston; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, September 10, 2012: Asymmetric hips on this shirt!



Thursday, September 13, 2012: I wore this to a casual seafood lunch in a small fishing village in Istanbul.



Friday, September 14, 2012: I managed to snap a shot before it got too dark.



Saturday, September 15, 2012: I bought this dress just to wear at my cousin's wedding in Istanbul. And yes, my hair is straight.



Sunday, September 16, 2012: My dress kind of matches the colorful shelves of books behind me. My childhood friend Hande took this picture in a bookstore.



Monday, September 17, 2012: Grandma's birthday dinner... It's always a good idea to wear a dress before eating a large quantity of food...



Tuesday, September 18, 2012: I was excited to wear this color combination ever since I packed these items in my suitcase, with the necklace tying them all together.



Wednesday, September 19, 2012: I look pretty good for someone who's just gotten off a 13-hour flight, right?



Friday, September 21, 2012: A slanted residential area in Cambridge, MA.



Saturday, September 22, 2012: I wore this outfit to my dear friend Justin's wedding at the MIT Chapel. While packing for the trip, I noticed that the new bangle set and ring I recently bought match the dress perfectly.

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Monday, September 3, 2012: I got excited when it got a little chilly in the evening, because it meant that I could wear the cardigan to complete the outfit.



Tuesday, September 4, 2012: The stripes along the neckline of this shirt are dizzying. Thankfully, I don't have to worry about that as the wearer of the shirt.



Wednesday, September 5, 2012: My leopard flats are back after months of hiding in the shoe closet.



Thursday, September 6, 2012: You know you have big hair when these huge earrings are barely visible when your hair is down.



Friday, September 7, 2012: If you pay close attention, you can see that the t-shirt does indeed have lime green stripes that match the color of the cardigan.



Sunday, September 9, 2012: This dress rocks! My mom found it for $8.

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Monday, August 27, 2012: I put my slab-of-meat necklace over my new mustard cardigan.



Tuesday, August 28, 2012: All but the pants were acquired in the past four days.



Wednesday, August 29, 2012: This is an unlikely color combination for me.



Thursday, August 30, 2012: For my dad's birthday, I wore a necklace he'd gotten me as a gift.



Friday, August 31, 2012: I got these suede sandals on a whim.. and my mom got me matching suede earrings.



Saturday, September 1, 2012: This outfit is brought to you by a new necklace-earring set I received as a present, and the hot weather.



Sunday, September 2, 2012: I finally got to wear these new earrings for the first time. They were waiting to be worn for probably over two weeks.

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Monday, August 20, 2012: Whenever I felt stressed out today, I calmed myself down by rejoicing over how well the bracelet matched the outfit.



Tuesday, August 21, 2012: I hadn't worn cool tones in a while, so here are some.



Wednesday, August 22, 2012: Not sure what to say about this outfit, but it's different than the usual stuff.



Thursday, August 23, 2012: I wore this outfit just to match the new earrings my mom got me.



Friday, August 24, 2012: New bright blue shoes!



Saturday, August 25, 2012: It seems I won't be running out of combinations with this skirt anytime soon. Today I wear it with a pale minty top.



Sunday, August 26, 2012: Another outfit devised entirely around my newest pair of earrings.

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Monday, August 13, 2012: I was in a rush, so I grabbed whatever bright turquoise and green jewelry was in sight.



Tuesday, August 14, 2012: My workplace has a gun range! And it happened to match my outfit a little.



Wednesday, August 15, 2012: Today's colors remind me of tropical sorbet.



Thursday, August 16, 2012: I was planning on looking more professional today, but then I saw this necklace.



Saturday, August 18, 2012: I drove an hour to eat continuously for 4 hours at my friend's engagement party... it was very hot.



Sunday, August 19, 2012: There is a jagged theme here with the angular patterns and the sharp edges of the bracelet.

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Monday, August 6, 2012: Don't the larger stones in the necklace look like fatty slabs of meat?



Tuesday, August 7, 2012: Admire how the little tiny geometric patterns in the necklace are like an imitation of the larger stripes on the shirt.



Wednesday, August 8, 2012: I'm pretty fond of this quick portrait I shot in an alley on my way home before it got dark outside.



Thursday, August 9, 2012: My violin teacher inspired me to wear olive green and turquoise together yesterday.



Friday, August 10, 2012: If it weren't for this website, I couldn't have ever had the idea of wearing these two colors together.



Saturday, August 11, 2012: I've owned this shirt since high school, and I hadn't worn it since July 14th, 2009. But today I noticed it matched my yellow skirt!



Sunday, August 12, 2012: This old Mack truck made the perfect backdrop for today.

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Monday, July 30, 2012: I came across this necklace my great aunt had made and given me to me years ago. I believe it's my first time wearing it, and I just so happened to have earrings and a ring with the same type of stone.



Tuesday, July 31, 2012: Here's a necklace my uncle sent me from Ghana. Obviously, the entire rest of the outfit is devised around it.



Wednesday, August 1, 2012: These earrings and necklace were an unlikely match that ended up complementing each other quite well.



Thursday, August 2, 2012: The shirt has the same shade of blue that the pants are, and I've been meaning to wear this combination since I first realized that a few weeks ago.



Friday, August 3, 2012: Time to whip out the crazy pants now that it's the weekend.



Saturday, August 4, 2012: Ever since I noticed that the green in this dress is the same color as one of my new cardigans, I've been looking out for the perfect day to wear them together. Today was the day!



Sunday, August 5, 2012: I threw these clothes together for a quick afternoon stroll, just so I don't go crazy sitting at home all day.

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Monday, July 23, 2012: What a fun color interplay! I love it.



Tuesday, July 24, 2012: The outfit was as effortless as the photos I took of it. I guess I wasn't having the best day.



Wednesday, July 25, 2012: I love how the earrings and shoes mirror the color blocks in my outfit.



Thursday, July 26, 2012: This minty top makes everything else in the world look so dark and dull in comparison.



Friday, July 27, 2012: Coral and leopard print... so organic.



Saturday, July 28, 2012: I could only find this necklace that could almost rival the skirt's brightness.



Sunday, July 29, 2012: Here's a brand new necklace a coworker brought me from Venezuela.

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Sunday, July 15, 2012: I hope I haven't blended too much into the background.



Monday, July 16, 2012: Well, here I am in a hotel room in Vancouver.



Tuesday, July 17, 2012: I can't decide which is more awesome; the fact that the ring matches the colors in the shirt or the sparks of blue and teal in the earring.



Wednesday, July 18, 2012: The earring and the tiny little stones in the necklace match the cardigan better than I ever could have planned.



Thursday, July 19, 2012: I managed to find a secluded section in an airport, and I happened to match the surroundings!



Friday, July 20, 2012: I bought this shirt, because it was the most oddly shaped shirt I have ever seen. I still don't get it, but I seemed to have made it work here (if I may be so modest).



Saturday, July 21, 2012: I just threw these clothes on for a casual night in with friends, but couldn't get over how cute it looked.



Sunday, July 22, 2012: I will most likely pair these earrings with this skirt several more times. I love how they go together.

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Monday, July 9, 2012: I've been told that I seem to be in a blue phase.



Tuesday, July 10, 2012: My dad brought me this malachite necklace from his most recent trip to Turkey.



Wednesday, July 11, 2012: Interesting collar action going on.



Thursday, July 12, 2012: I'm pleased with my new earrings.



Friday, July 13, 2012: This isn't something I would typically wear, but I love the feel of it. I threw it together in probably less than five minutes, because I was extremely late to work.



Saturday, July 14, 2012: I wore a different outfit in the evening, but I elected to document this one, because I fell in love with its simplicity.

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Monday, July 2, 2012: I wore this to a Crimson ProjeKct concert; of course I had to wear red!



Tuesday, July 3, 2012: I don't think I ever woke up on this day. At least the jewelry ensemble perked up the outfit a bit.



Wednesday, July 4, 2012: I distorted the colors of the American flag for 4th of July. What a cool and comfortable skirt!



Thursday, July 5, 2012: I enjoyed today's simple but sophisticated color scheme.



Friday, July 6, 2012: It was another day where I didn't care what I looked like. A perfect day for peacock pants.



Saturday, July 7, 2012: I serendipitously matched with two of the friends I hung out with on this day; one was wearing navy blue, the other orange.

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Monday, June 25, 2012: You'll be seeing these pants a lot; they're the most comfortable thing ever!



Tuesday, June 26, 2012: New earrings, old chili pepper (from my mom's teenage years).



Wednesday, June 27, 2012: Brick and turquoise colors.



Thursday, June 28, 2012: Isn't this necklace the perfect finishing touch?



Friday, June 29, 2012: How do I even begin to describe this outfit? I knew I'd wear these pants with this shirt sooner or later, so I wore them to work on a Friday.



Saturday, June 30, 2012: I went to a party where the theme was 'America,' so I wore a subdued red-white-blue combination. Only one other person had dressed up with a similar intent.



Sunday, July 1, 2012: These bright blue pants, which remind me of clown pants, are an impulse purchase I won't regret.

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Monday, June 18, 2012: I'd forgotten about these earrings I'd bought last year. It's my first time wearing them.



Tuesday, June 19, 2012: That jade necklace really stands out against the bright colors, doesn't it?



Wednesday, June 20, 2012: Abalone accessories were plentiful today.



Thursday, June 21, 2012: Some days, I'll do anything to not have to switch purses.



Friday, June 22, 2012: I had an eye exam today, so I had to take today's pictures with my pupils dilated.



Saturday, June 23, 2012: I went clothes shopping in this outfit today and received many compliments on my dress and accessories.



Sunday, June 24, 2012: I wore this outfit to a beach picnic. Alas, it's my last time wearing these earrings. I lost one of them and searched through the sand for hours with no success.

See you in the next installment! ]]> https://www.facebook.com/notes/matchingfreak/matchingfreak-update-june-19-2012/10151824431565276 Matchingfreak in almost a month, so we have a lot to catch up on. This update features 25 new outfits from Monday, May 21, 2012 to Sunday, June 17, 2012; click on the images if you wish to comment and vote on them. Enjoy!



Monday, May 21, 2012: This is a less frumpy version of a similar outfit I'd worn a few weeks ago. I will not say which!



Tuesday, May 22, 2012: The white necklace takes the dullness away.



Wednesday, May 23, 2012: I received numerous comments about how I looked like a librarian today. I like it.



Saturday, May 26, 2012: Jetlagged, I hit the streets of Istanbul so I wouldn't fall asleep at home a day after my arrival.



Sunday, May 27, 2012: Dressed up for a family house visit.



Monday, May 28, 2012: My grandmother gifted this new scarf to me, so I wore it right away.



Tuesday, May 29, 2012: I couldn't get over the excitement of how well the stockings and necklace matched the dress.



Wednesday, May 30, 2012: Let me let you in on a secret: this cardigan is my mom's; I just borrow it from her all the time.



Thursday, May 31, 2012: Look. Look at the little green bead on the necklace, and how it's almost the same color as my new ring. Yes!



Friday, June 1, 2012: It seems I wore every yellow thing I owned today.



Saturday, June 2, 2012: Displaying my new summery flats... yay.



Monday, June 4, 2012: I have a feeling I'll be wearing these shoes and ring a lot in the upcoming months.



Tuesday, June 5, 2012: As you can tell, I don't care how the pictures come out today, because I am back home in California and I'm extremely jetlagged after a full day of work.



Wednesday, June 6, 2012: As you can tell, I don't care how the pictures come out today, because I am back home in California and I'm extremely jetlagged after a full day of work.



Thursday, June 7, 2012: Excuse the poor lighting. Taking self-portraits in crowded airports is not the most pleasant experience.



Friday, June 8, 2012: Let me explain. The weather forecast for Boston was both hot and rainy. So I wore a sleeveless dress and rain shoes. It worked. In the background is Stata Center at MIT, my alma mater.



Saturday, June 9, 2012: The accessories are connected only very slightly to each other. Do you notice how the shape of the ring matches the shapes on the cuff bracelet?!



Sunday, June 10, 2012: The clashing of patterns... excessive? I'm still thinking about it.



Monday, June 11, 2012: Roses from head to toe, again.



Tuesday, June 12, 2012: The pink pants strike again.



Wednesday, June 13, 2012: So cute... I love how the lower right picture came out.



Thursday, June 14, 2012: Both horizontal and vertical stripes. I like the little magnifying effect the beads have on the tiny stripes.



Friday, June 15, 2012: Simple and comfortable matching accomplished once again.



Saturday, June 16, 2012: I went to a bonfire at the beach and my hair smelled like smoke.



Sunday, June 17, 2012: It's California, so I'm wearing a warm sweater over a summer dress.

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Monday, May 14, 2012: Neutral and wonderful.



Tuesday, May 15, 2012: Even I'm impressed with the matchiness of this one.



Wednesday, May 16, 2012: Wearing this outfit made my day a lot better than it would have been otherwise.



Thursday, May 17, 2012: The pink necklace is there to remind everyone that the shirt has pink in it.



Friday, May 18, 2012: Nothing like some orange to spice up a neutral outfit.



Saturday, May 19, 2012: Today was a Turkish national holiday, so my goal was to wear red and white without looking like a dork.

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