St. Patty's

It might be too juvenile or literal to relate the real meaning of St. Patrick's Day to a TV series that is set in liberal NYC. I'm talking about How I Met Your Mother. Not being an American (even in paper), it's not really clear to me what this day is about. I've skimmed over wikipedia and read that it's when Christianity is brought to Ireland. In HIMYM, this was the day Barney and Ted went crazy because as described there; St. Patrick's Day is the day when young people all over New York go out and do all sorts of crazy and assumed fun things. But yeah, I'm not much of a tradition type of person. So if not for my co-worker's I wouldn't have jumped into the bandwagon of anything green or cloverleaf or pinching or some green jokes. This was how my first official St. Patty's Day went. Nothing crazy. Just glitters on the floor. 

This also reminds me of The Catcher in the Rye. This should be another blog. Anyway, The place: NYC. The generation: teenage years. The conflict: Being young and transitioning to mature thinking. Very St. Patty's. When people get the that sickness of always wanting to go back to the years when responsibilities is more of just a word. 

Presence of booze or not, St. Patrick's Day reminds us that being juvenile once a year is not completely stupid. "It reminds as that we are human." -Aaron Hotcher/ Criminal Minds.

Lonely World- Jeremy Silver

Man Candy: Matthew Gray Gubler

WARNING: The following words sound like an elementary love struck girl. 

Rough or preppy looking, this guy aka Spencer Reid got me so smitten! 

His face is literally so adorable. The kind of feeling you get when you see a very cute baby picture 'cept on a hot (dorky) male persona.

Meet MGG

"After that scene I became a man"

Stuck in a rut

I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm- Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Less is More

Roller blades- Eliza Dolittle

Enigma

Forever 21 jeans// Jason Wu for Target shirt// Thrifted blazer// Payless kitten cone heels

Quick post regarding my day yesterday. Do you notice there's not a hint of smile? I think it's safe to say I was tired because of my busy day. I took the car to the shop. Had to drive back and forth, back and forth to the hospital for some requirements and class. It reminds me of being a student. Back then, I spend half the time travelling and studying so I only have a few hours at home to rest. Back then though, it feels good because at school me and my friends have these shenanigans we get ourselves into. Now it feels like 60-70% a job of an adult to make it. Oh how I miss being a student. 

Anyhoo, I have a spot in my heart for blazers. Notice how it made me look more work appropriate? Btw! I got it!!! I saw this at the other Target in this town that is a little far from our house. I went there to check out the booties I've been wanting but saw this first. I probably should've went there before. I love how cool the outfit is. But my sense of style is very erratic. One moment I'm minimalistic, the next I'm just plain crazy. When I was picking out this outfit I had an epiphany. I haven't got it yet. The style that defines me nor the confidence to wear something I feel describes me. I had all these clothes with a lot of potential but no inspiration to put them together. That's why when I saw a pleated cobalt blue maxi skirt, I went against my will to not purchase it because I don't want it to be another piece stuck in a rut. I will try to work on what I have right now and if I figure out a way to wear a more diverse outfits, then, probably getting some new ones isn't bad. Plus, with my job, I don't really wear street clothes that often. I'm more seen on royal blue scrub suits rather than street clothes. 

P.S. I might've (meaning 80% sure) ruined my cat shirt. The material is rayon. On the label it said 'Machine wash cold, Tumble dry low, Iron on low heat'. But it shrunk. Emoticons are overrated but I sure hope you feel my disappointment.

Setting all those aside, I've been trying to get a;round to appreciate and finish Catcher in the Rye so I can move on the 3 books I have pending but I just feel disconnected. I know it's a classic and I have a soft spot for classics because I respect the pioneers yet I can't finish the book! I've been holding onto it for Heaven knows how long now.

Crystal Castles- Courtship Dating

Punk

I was skimming in my tumblr and I saw this photo of the punk 70's band, The Ramones and I was inspired on how laid back yet screaming of statement their clothes are. But I don't know if I can pull of the studded belt without having a skater aura or prison mother rather than a punk rock star. I love how you can just wear a graphic shirt, skinnies and a leather jacket. But with fashion, who cares right? One moment I have a boho feel next I have a business suit one. Oh how I'm loving fashion more and more! I'm going to give this a try soon!

Blitzkrieg Bop

Bluefly Closet Confessions presents Man Repeller

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Color Me Nana was right. Who would've thought that she is this hilarious?! She would always have this funny facial expressions in her blog but hearing her throw in those punch lines cracked me up! I agree on the movement of Man Repeller.

Oh no!

I missed on Jason Wu for Target, the same way I did on Missoni before! I was working on the day it was launched and I was so tired yesterday, I just slept. I didn't really care on missing out on Missoni's because the pieces are not as high-end as Jason Wu's. Actually, I almost didn't go to Target to check it out. I was in the middle of saving or missing out rut. When I went there, the racks are almost empty. The cat tote that I originally wanted is out of stock. I saw this sheer top and I got it out of a whim. I am really regretting not getting the tote. But this is not bad either. I feel so girly and romantic. Ha! I also got those booties which I was tricked on paying $4 bucks more but it was too late. 

Anyhoo. It was too windy today, I need to wear a coat. Imagine. 
Ugh. I don't feel good today. I think I'm developing an ulcer.

P.S. Sorry for the crappy photo. My old school Blackberry is losing its finesse. 

Romance- Wild Flag

Style Profile: WhitWatWear

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This awesome roomies/ friends have awesome style too! You know how much I love effortless styles. They have it checked. You can also add the following: I love their simplicity in putting up pieces together. Their bare faces. Their goofiness in pictures. The place they take their pictures. The wide range of places their outfits came from. The styles are not boring. I literally, LITERALLY love every outfit they have. I am crazy about their blog!

Shoes and I

My love...

Favorites...

Wish list...

Just plain silly...

Jeffrey Campbell is notorious for its designs, colors, textures and concept of shoes. The Lita itself is a step forward a regular boots, oxford and platform. As much as I am amazed by the whole JC concept, these three pairs in particular are really silly in terms of style and comfort. 
(All of these are my opinion only).

So I went on an online window shopping on Urban Outfitter's site. (I really think what they have are my taste and style, but they are extremely overpriced, so I always check out the sale section). My love for shoes is not the same as Carrie Bradshaw's. I am not a stalker of Manolo or Louboutin. I feel like this is because of my affinity on street style. Though if given  the chance, of course an apartment size closet of Manolo, Louboutin, McQueen, Miu Miu and the likes would be my honor. 

Kaskade- Fire In Your New Shoes

Productive Day

Despite of the heavy week I had at work plus some, I found some things that makes me feel easy.

Fotoflexer, it gives my photos some drama since I use a Sony point and shoot.

Color process and background defocusing, which is pretty tricky.

Being able to wear shorts at winter.

Pillows. 

Scented candles.

Dried plants/ flowers.

Excitement from (literature) books.

Spanish peanuts.

Cleaning and the feeling of being organized.

Playing with my dog again.

Chocolate milk+coffee, but not the acid pain.

Musicals.

Indie music.

Fashion blogs.

Warm shower. 

Through the Roof 'N' Underground- Gogol Bordello

My Favorite Things (Sound of Music)

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria

Errands

As you all may know, I moved more than a year ago to a very small town in the South. And this is a challenge because to be honest, I feel so constricted. So everytime I go around to, I try to convert this to a chance to clear my head.

Yesterday, I went with my Mom to do some errands. We drove downtown which is like 15 minutes away from our house. I was excited.

This is one among the 10 or so antique stores I saw today. Which I plan to rummage.

I love and am intrigued on the color of this building.

Childhood snack!

Yum yum!

White Winter Hymnal- Fleet Foxes