PROM 2013

Get Lucky- Daft Punk Ft. Pharrell Williams

la fashion district, baby!

flower crown: hand-made by teri!! :)

tank top: gap

cardigan: gap

skirt: hand-me-down from cousin teresa :)

shoes: payless

hello there! Haven't seen you guys in a while.. I've seriously been pretty busy. I finished my chemistry class though! But now I have to start on my summer assignments..anyways though, I went to the LA fashion district today! It was super hot, but totally fun! My mom enjoyed it the most I'm pretty sure because of all the fabric that was there (you could definitely tell from the pictures!) Speaking of my mommy..that's my parents and me (and basil haha) in the 3rd photo. don't we look awesome? Naturally models, stars, I know. hahah! Anyways..so we're still deciding on where to go tomorrow..i want to meet some celebrities! Haha, teri thinks i'm a total dork. Okay, well gotta go eat some grapes now.. haha toodles!

sprinkled specks of magic

(Please take a moment to click and listen to the lovely music at the bottom while viewing this post. "Penelope's Theme" from The Brother's Bloom.)

  

...So at first, I was afraid that today's photo-shoot would be a disappointment, (due to the dark and rainy-ness) but it turned out to be quite the opposite. Tiny specks of rain fell nicely on my newly parted hair (please take notice that I do very well have bangs now) as Teri took the photos. Since the past few weeks have been a bit chaotic for me (you can say), being outside wearing this outfit made me clear my mind of all things in life. I was free for those few beautiful moments. Free from all work and responsibilities. All of my troubles and worries seemed to slowly disappear with the rain. I just felt as if I could become anything I ever dreamed of becoming. A princess..so be it! It's so nice to slow down in life sometimes and realize that nature can change our lives with the most little and gentlelest touches... 

leaf willow crown: diy

pink top: borrowed from my mommy

floral skirt: borrowed from my mommy

belt: coach (worn as belt), borrowed from Teri

ballet shoes: local dance store 

                  

2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair. San Francisco, California.

December 19th, 2010: It was my first time there, and it was amazing. I cannot believe we almost decided not to go because of the pouring rain. I walked in the door, found a huge room with what looked like a never ending supply of inspiration, and thought- yes, this was the place for me.

Almost everything there was handmade, and I felt like I was about to die. There were bags, dresses, cards, stamps, jewelry (clock necklaces!), you name it. What really stood out to me though, (sorry, I don't have pictures) was definitely this beautiful cream flowy dress  with light purple and green flowers on it and also these pair of earrings that hung a corked bottle with pixie dust inside. (darn me for not having my ears pierced!)

I even recognized many of their pieces because they had their own etsy shops as well.

Many of the sellers there were also selling a scarf similar to the one I was wearing so we got to exchange fashion ideas for a while. (!)

It was just the best day ever, and I am definitely going back next year rain or shine- without hesitation.

Oatmeal scarf: Hand- made by my mommy

Snowflake Brooch: Gift

Brown long sleeve: Old Navy

Jean Vest: Borrowed from Teri, Old Navy

Lace skirt: Limited Too

Grey striped tights: Gap

Plaid shoes: Vans

Photos taken by Teri.

At the beach.

 

This photo was not taken at the beach (obviously), but I thought it was just so great that I had to post it. Taken by a friend, this is my lovely and creative sister, Teri.

Tan cardigan: Gap

White flowy lace dress: Hand-me-down

Black tights: Welovecolors.com

Black shoes: Payless

Twig crown with pale pink flowers: Hand-made by Teri

                                      Ocean Beach, San Francisco.

It was actually warm and sunny there that day!
I usually never liked going there because it was always windy enough to blow a thousand specks of sand right into my eyes- while I still had my contacts on. I always forgot to bring my sunglasses.

And when I actually remember to bring them, it wasn't windy. Great.

But atleast the water was nice.