Just Keepin' It Classy

As I've been assaulted with plenty of homework my first couple days of school I haven't had time to take pictures (and also can't find the camera), I decided to feature another design I made for another friend. I showed it to her today after a mall-venture.

In case you can't read the print, the shoulder embellishments are pearls and the back is all lace. It's draped in the front and a royal blue color. Red lipstick and pearl accesories should be worn and hair is recomended to be styled up.

Testing the Waters

The past few weeks I've been delving into a new pastime and as this year is a year of new begginings and ideas, I decided to post it. It started out during finals week, after succesfully acing my Spanish final thirty minutes early. Required to sit in class the rest of the half hour, and equipped solely with a binder of paper and a pencil, I started sketching and doodling. This was the product of those thirty minutes (and a little more time afterwards).

So as you can see, I started dabbling in coming up with some clothes ideas, since I do love buying them so much. I designed for a friend, though I've yet to show her. But hey, one step at a time! More of this coming soon.

5 things (but really 6)

In the hectic atmosphere of the week, my five things list is a little late. Here we go:
1. It is snowing! Finally, for the first time this year, we're getting a really good snow. It's been snowing all day and I love it. Plus that means lots of powder in the mountains.

2. In a few hours I will be heading up to Breckenridge ski resort where my and two other families have rented a huge house and will be spending the weekend up there. Helmets for safety!

3. After approximately two weeks of strictly keeping myself from picking at or cutting my nails, they have finally grown out. This is the longest theyve been since I was about five.

4. While in Santa Barbara a few days ago, there happened to be a Juicy Couture Store, and of course, I could not resist going in and checking out the merchandise. Well just my luck that a bracelet I've been eyeing for months is not only on sale, but they're having a special of 50% off of all sale items. So this bracelet, originally around $100 is all mine for only $35!

5. All my new Anthro clothes! Like I talked about here I went shopping with my mom a couple weeks ago and picked out what I wanted. So excited to wear these. (Will post about these soon) Here's a sneak peak:

 6. I do not hate people, they're quite alright!

The Quest is Over!

I have been searching for espadrille wedges with ribbons for two years. HALLELUJAH! I love these more than life itself. Must buy...therefore must save $150. Darn price tag.

Jenny Espadrille
Juicy Couture
$150

Home from the Holidays

Last night after a delayed flight and a week in the LA area I arrived back home, much to my relief. I love California, I love my family and I love Christmas but after a hectic week it was very nice to be home. While greatly enjoying sleeping in my own bed and being restored to my technological dependency, I wouldn't miss out on my annual trip to SoCal for the world. Here is a recap in pictures:

taking family portraits on sculptures that we are not supposed
to climb. rebel family's Xmas card

half my dad's side eating xmas feast
we're your typical giant Polish family...except not at all





little sis and uncle making caramelized chocolate bread pudding



beach UCSB

best friends<3
I love my cousin

visited my mom's old sorrority house at her old college-UCSB

half of mom's side

Cioth family 2010

Urban and Sweaters

Last week while shopping with my cousin I finally remembered to photographically document one of my favorite sweaters from Wet Seal.

worn with Pac Sun skinny jeans and Gianni Bini booties



my cousin was mortified that I asked her to photograph
 me walking.

  We also stopped at Urban Outfitters after stuffing ourselves with all the food Pearl Street has to offer, and I found several must-have pieces, however, decided to wait till a couple went on sale. (Note to self, shop before eating)


green cardigan, army style, will go back to buy



this sweater was actually an XL but instead of a sweater with jeans

I wanted to expirement and see if it would be cute oversized with a belt.

I would wear leggings but didnt have any on me.

white blouse with frill detail-on sale-bought

navy skirt-so cute but waiting for sale

Topshop Rookie

I've heard of Topshop many times, from other blogs, fashion magazines, and other people, but never actually went to the site. Even at the opening page, I was blown away. So high fashion and exciting. I was even more excited when I viewed items like these:

skirt by Meadham Kirchoff £40.00

Light Print Dress by Marios  £75.00

Gathered Skirt by TV £125.00

Stripe Garcon Tee by Ashish £30.00

Fell in love with this bracelet:

Black Leather Mixed Metal Cuff 

And felt that finding this adorable umbrella was perfect for the weather outside:

Rose Frill Umbrella from Topshop £15.00