apology for my 2 readers...

i guess with my excuse of being "busy" i forgot about this tiny little thing called my blog. i wouldn't even call it that yet considering how much effort, or lack thereof, that i have put into it.

so to my 2 readers out there, i apologize and look forward to more consistent posts.
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hello FALL, please don't leave...

i think we're all in agreement when we say that Chicago weather is the most unpredictable thing ever. i'm really enjoying the fact that Fall seems to be longer than ever this year. 60's-70's and it's almost the end of October, what more can i ask for? aside from rolling up my pants to show off my ankle booties, layering is probably one of my favorite things to do. it's funny how the weather can inspire your fashion, but i find i bring the most creativity out during the fall season. this weather also makes people want to play all day instead of being "responsible adults," whatever that means. studying or eating pumpkin pancakes and vintage shopping.....?

when it comes to fashion and chicago, there's a mixture of thoughts. up and coming, stuck in between the east coast west coast fashions, etc... i say, it's diverse and unique in it's own way and has its own take on trends. diverse in the sense that we're a diverse city with a melting pot of people! people of all colors that come with different cultures create the feel of the city, birthing pockets of charm in every neighborhood. what works in europe, may not work here that's for sure.

check out aritzia's ode to Chi:
featured here are few of the girls from our Water Tower and Northbrook locations [including me!]
Raquel [top left corner] is wearing a cotton dress by Something Else that has a great cut-out back, layered with a Wilfred 3/4 slv silk btn dwn top. don't be afraid to layer underneath your silk btn downs! i think we are used to tucking them into harem pants or skirts or just wearing them with skinnys. her look is pulled together with a classic Mackage leather jkt in grey to bring out the color of the dress and create less of a harsh contrast that a black leather would have given. she finishes the outfit by bundling our amazing chunky Wilfred scarf, scrunching some knee-high socks and throwing on those amazing Swedish Hasbeens booties.

my outfit is quite simple. Wilfred silk harem pants, Club Monaco silk cropped button down, Mackage leather jkt, and a Wilfred leopard scarf. i wear those pants both dressy and casual and have gotten such good use out of them! they look great with anything cropped or tucked in and have definitely become a staple piece in my wardrobe.

click here for the rest of the entry featuring Chicago musts.


AH

study buddy?

hate that i'm taking summer school courses, however, with good music, all is well.
one of my favorites to study with is Sigur Rós. a friend showed me their documentary dvd, found it very interesting. the band members rented out a cafe and did a small intimate performance for their family members and friends. i just sat there embracing the music and witnessing the joy of sharing it with loved ones...good stuff. listening with headphones highly recommended.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbtdmbyQH8E&feature=related

beach house- teen dream

1.	"Zebra"
2.	"Silver Soul"
3.	"Norway"
4.	"Walk in the Park"
5.	"Used to Be"
6.	"Lover of Mine"
7.	"Better Times"
8.	"10 Mile Stereo"
9.	"Real Love"
10.	"Take Care"
11.	"Baby (iTunes Bonus Track)"

lover of mine...good track. dream pop Baltimore duo. check them out!

guess i'm really into shoes these days...

ED, daughter of DD, you're the best. my friends know me too well.
just another day thrifting at the village...

true beauty.

my g.ma, aunts, and momma are all so beautiful.

hi g.ma on left, miss you.

just ask me what time it is, thank you.

welcome to my life my sweet sweet casio.
eprops to brian hill at aritzia for this gift. how did you guys know? it's just perfect.
it will definitely do until my gold men's oyster rolex.

men.

seems so simple for men. these trends have been in for quite some time and designers have just been coming out with new colors, styles, etc... i feel like women have so many more options, granted we have certain styles that are more popular than others. men get different kinds of jordan's, women have all sorts of shoes from platforms to thigh high boots. i'd save so much money being a man...

topsider jcrew chukkas. clark's desert chukka boot.

redwing boots. tretorn rainboots.



loake 'banks' brogue boot.


bostonian oxfords. geox dress shoes.

check out thetannery.com for more men's shoes. one of my favorites for men. they've got a pretty good variety for reasonable prices. so if you can't afford those handcrafted ferragamo's, you can still look the part.

roll up those pants guys, weather is warming up! dating back to the 1920s men wore their trousers narrow and rather short so that their sock's would often show. sorry jcrew, you did not create the 'pant roll up' look.

these are a few of my favorite things: hi tom.

new spring 2010 toms.

tom keeps doing what he's doing. i wonder what the followup is on how many people are really receiving the donated shoes. toms policy: with every pair you purchase, toms will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.

i think i will stick to my classics. very comfortable and i would stay true to size. i did size down on my suede toms, but it did not stretch too much.

classics please, thank you.

blood red blackhawks.

There's nothing like a Chicago Blackhawks game. Please go. If you have playoff tickets, please be kind and send them my way.

The thunderous roar of the fans at the United Center is unbelievable. The 300-level is definitely where you want to be. Beer, passion, and a barrage of blood red jerseys. What more can you ask for? There's an adrenaline rush that comes with the price of the ticket..definitely worth your monies. The national anthem is probably one of my favorite parts and absolutely sets the tone. Poor singer, no point in singing, the crowd overpowers his/her voice. :] Get out your authentic jerseys and show some love.

peking duck, yes please.

Eatery


Meet Aflack.

Freshly cut and ready to go.

Perfectly steamed buns.

Bon Appetit!

SUN WAH BAR-B-QUE
Neighborhood: Uptown
5041 N Broadway
(between Winnemac Ave & Carmen Ave)
Chicago, IL 60640


The service was a bit slow, but the place was packed and bumping. Without a Chinese friend, communication would be a bit difficult, but I'm sure you'll manage. The duck was prepared perfectly and served with a balanced amount of meat and skin. I put an even amount of skin and meat on the bun with some hoisin sauce, carrots, pickled veggies, and most importantly green onions, and the delicious delicacy just melted in my mouth. The four of us ordered the family portion of the duck [which comes with a fried rice and a duck broth soup], Chinese broccoli for some texture, and a flavorful shrimp dish. We murdered it all, but did not feel extremely full after. fiesta en mi boca. Affordable and delicious, can't wait to go back! Thanks to a.young for the reco. Who's down?

ladies' night

obsessed over our new track at artizia

track spinning: sleepover party by niña mendoza

Jane Child - Don’t Wanna Fall In Love
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Head To Toe
Janet Jackson - When I Think of You
Pretty Poison - Catch Me I’m Falling
Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It For The Boy
Bananarama - I Heard A Rumor
Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams
The Jets - Curiosity
Tiffany - I Think We’re Alone Now
Madonna - Cherish

finally

finally, i decide to start a blog.
why march the 18th? i don’t know, you tell me.
forty minutes later, i choose a theme/layout.
finally.
[theme/layout subject to change]

cheers- to anything and everything. fashion, thoughts, pictures, musica.
no judgment.