Breakin' the rules...

I like to call this my "breakin' the rules" outfit because I don't think you're supposed to mix prints and stripes.  Anyway, I think that's a rule.  Oh hell, I dunno but I did it and it ended up pretty cute.

Sweater Forever 21, tank from Goodwill (bought 100 years ago, worn 1st time today), pants Wal-Mart, shoes Target and necklace Lia Sophia.

In addition, the mags I ordered from eBay came today!

I am superexcited about the stuff, Hello Kitty headphones and a Kitson bag which since it's lined with plastic I plan to use as my lunch bag.  :)

I am so glad this week is almost over.  I have a whole week off next week.  Yay!

Wednesday wear...

Today I was actually surprised by how cute I looked.  I'm sorry this picture isn't the greatest quality but I hope you get the idea.

Pants and tank Wal-Mart, shoes and sweater Target, necklace Kohl's and scarf Goodwill.  I got the idea for the scarf from April HappieNuts.  They have so many other cute scarf ideas I want to try out too.

My Wednesday was okay.  Was yours?  I can't wait till Friday!

Tuesday woes...

So today was horrid.  Sad to say I actually had a better Monday.  How often does that happen?  To go with the wretched day my appearance decided to fall downhill as well.

Nonetheless this is what I wore:

I was going for the Audry Hepburn look but then I remembered that I am not as skinny as Ms. Hepburn was so I threw on the sweater over my stripey top.  Funny, I am certain I've worn it before but I got a lot of compliments today.  Maybe because I haven't worn it all the way buttoned like that.  Anyway, sweater from Goodwill, top from Wal-Mart, pants from Kohl's and shoes from Japan 2009.  I did those mini braids that used to look so great when my hair was shorter.  Now it looks horrible shortly after I take it out.  I don't think I'll be doing the mini braids anymore.

In other news I have new followers!  Yay!

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Monday love...

Well today was a horrid day except for the high points which were quite high.  I have a huge crush on this guy I work with and I've managed to see him a lot lately which usually leaves me grinnin' like an idiot.  I'm not sure anything will come of it but hey he's nice to look at during the day.

Saturday it was my friend's birthday and I met her and some friends out.  I wore this:

I was trying to spring it up a bit though I was quite cold by the time I left.  I did wear a jacket though.  Top from Kohl's, tank & shorts Goodwill.  I got the boots about 100 years ago and haven't worn them much.  I can't remember where I got them.  eBay?  My hair looked pretty spectacular.  I love how it's getting noticeably longer!

Today, I wore this:

This is a horrid picture and I hate, hate my hair. :(  Overshirt from Kohl's, skirt & necklace from Forever 21, boots eBay and tank Goodwill.

Today was also an awesome day because magazines came in the mail from さきこ, my most favorite Japanese friend.  :)

I was superexcited for Happie Nuts because it came with the Gilfy pouch pictured top right.  I already found a use for it after spraying it with Scotchgard of course.  The bottom magazine, Seventeen, I don't read.  Of course, I'm not seventeen.  Maybe I still look it.  ;)  However, it came with these socks:

You think I would but I have no idea what material these socks are made of but I am obsessed with them!  They are so warm and comfortable.  Not like I'll need warmth for very much longer.

Anyway, that was my Monday.  How was yours?

Spring trends...

Here are some things you NEED if you're going to be J-trendy this spring.   :)

1. The trenchcoat:

2. The floppy hat:

3. Stripes:

4. Light colors, beige, tan, khaki, pale pink:

5. Wedges:

I've managed to check of couple things off this list already.  I am not so sure about the trenchcoat in AZ weather.  I like the style but I think it would be stifling here.  There are some ADORABLE wedges that I saw at Kohl's last week.  I hope they are still there and cheaper!  I got me a cheap floppy hat from eBay.  Cheapo in case I don't wear it which is doubtful though 'cause it's so cute! 

Anyway, that's my rundown on spring trends.  I hope you find something in there you like!

Meh Tuesday...

Though yesterday was a pretty great day today is shaping up to be a pretty horrible day.  First, because of odd scheduling I didn't have a lunch break and I was fine until the end of the day when I was starving.  So like right after work Kiki and I went to Five Guys and I pigged out.  Feeling full and okay I decided I would try for a nap when I got home.  Major fail.  I just lay there listening to kids scream and dogs bark.  All and all it was not a successful nap.  Now I am feeling a bit sick.  I am sure it's partly due to the food and partly due to stress.  Ah stress the worst enemy of my digestive system.  Ugh.

Anyway, since it was supposed to be pleasant today (weather wise), I thought I'd dress appropriately:

Tank and top from H&M, vest from XI, pants from Target and shoes from Payless.

I'm going to try to relax the rest of the night.  Maybe I can get to bed early.

Not bad...for a Monday...

I was supposed to be posting this blog but I got distracted by the internets.  Damn distracting internets.  Anyway, today was a pretty good day for a Monday (days I usually have post weekend exhaustion issues).  It was probably because I fell asleep around 10PM last night and not much much later.  Anyway, today is predicted to be the last of the cold days for a while.  It's supposed to be in the 80°F (26°C) by this weekend which is good I guess.  I've been dying for spring wear.  :)

Anyway this is today:

So weather wise this is probably the first and last time I'll wear these legwarmers.  I am bummed but I got them so late in the season.  Late fashion bloomer I guess.  :/

Sweater from Forever 21, tank & shoes Wal-Mart, skirt Target, necklace Payless, legwarmers and tights eBay.

Cute for a Monday!  :)

Oh apparently I have this blog...

And I'm supposed to be fashionable.  I guess I wasn't very fashionable this week.  I only logged one day and today.  Not sure what happened there.

I don't even know what day this was.  Monday?  Tuesday?

Overshirt from Zizibeh, lace tank H&M, black tank Wal-Mart, skirt & socks Target, boots eBay and necklace JCPenny.

Today was the Matsuri Festival in Phoenix.  I wore this:

Photo taken with my new iPhone!  Hoodie from eBay, boots Overstock.com, top Wal-Mart, shorts Goodwill and necklace Lia Sophia.

I made プリクラ with an app.

Here's the inspiration for my hair.  The above picture doesn't do it justice.  

That's all for today!  Hopefully I'll be more fashionable next week.

New swag...

Hello!  I hope you're enjoying President's Day!  I have the day off so of course I am enjoying it.  This weekend it rained like crazy all weekend.  Then, this morning not a drop of rain or looming cloud.  Weird AZ weather.

Giant raindrops:

Anyway, here are some things I bought that haven't been featured yet:

Clearance coat from H&M, half off!

Crochet sweater from H&M.

Captain EO shirt from Disneyland.

Lace tank from H&M.

Spring...

In Arizona it's spring already but in most places spring is right around the corner.  I've been sick the past few days with some nasty food poisoning so I've been looking at magazines.  So far spring does not impress me.  It's laden with florals and the new popular style is called vintage something or something vintage.  I don't remember what it's called but as someone who's quite knowledgeable where vintage is concerned it doesn't look at all like vintage.

Anyway, I did manage to pick out some things I liked:

As you can see lots of light and neutral colors.  I didn't pick any florals because I hated all the floral outfits.  I guess I'm not a huge fan.

Finally:

As a girl who wears glasses I love seeing them featured in J-mags.  The middle pair and the pair just to right of the middle pair look like ones I would wear.  The middle pair is definitely my favorite.  However, how cool is the Gucci pair?!?!  It looks like she's not even wearing glasses.  Too bad Gucci glasses will never be in my budget.

Well, that's all for tonite.