Outfit: Valentine Peach

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

The absolute best part of Valentine's Day for me is that a lot of fashion with hearts pops up! I love heart prints! I don't remember how far back my interest goes, but I remember being about 18 and getting my first decent cell phone (the original Razr!) and my first case for it was a black case with rainbow hearts all over it and I loved it to death. After that whenever I'd see heart prints, I'd snatch it up if I could, even if I didn't like the color much.

Outfit Details

Sweater: Target // Skirt/Tights: Asos // Boots: Steve Madden //
Anatomical Heart Necklace: Wicked Clothes // Earrings: Forever21

That's kind of what happened here. I hadn't wanted to spend money on something to wear for Valentine's Day, especially when I didn't have "real" plans with my boyfriend (we're broke and a fancy evening is out of the question). But then my mother emailed me saying she had the day off, and I basically forced her into being my Valentine! At first it just started with plans to eat a lot of ice cream while we watched our jilted lovers crime shows, but of course, I had to go and make everything complicated and planned an entire day for us.

I had to put the outfit together fast! I don't own a lot of red or pink. Red because I'm not sure I like it on me, and pink, while I love it, I can never seem to find anything pink that also suits my style as well. As I was shopping at Target for tons of candy, I saw this sweater, with its heart prints and couldn't get it out of my mind (even though peach has never been my color). I went back on 3 trips before finally deciding to grab it for myself. I had originally planned more red in the outfit with some shoes, but I didn't quite like the way it looked.

Anyway, since my last outfit post, my boyfriend has helped me figure out the camera a bit. The lighting is way off, but that was just my fault on timing. I'm slowly getting the hang of things though. Hopefully improvement is noticeable! I still have a lot to learn, but I'm really excited about the process!

Have a great Valentine's Day, whether you're staying at home cuddling up with a book or a sappy movie marathon, or going out with someone you love!

Wednesday Wishlist: Rainy Day Edition

I've been bleaching and dying my hair all day long, so I thought it was a perfect time to try out a new blog theme! Ever since I booked my trip to Portland, Oregon, I've been looking all over at different cozy things to wear in gloomy and rainy weather. I love rainy gray weather no matter the season, but living in California most of my life has made it nearly pointless to stock up on rainy weather gear. If the trip goes well, I'll be heading to Portland permanently later in the year! For now I'll just dream up cozy rainy day outfits.

1. Wool Mix Wide Cable Scarf

I love thick fluffy scarves, and I seem to be going through a neon yellow/lime phase, so this scarf is right up my alley and would be perfect to protect me from the breeze on rainy days.

2. Roars and Stripes Sweater

You don't know this about me yet, but once I start putting more outfits up, you'll realize that I LOVE tigers. I was SO THRILLED when this tiger fashion trend popped up! I basically bought all things tiger and haven't stopped since! This tiger looks really warm and so cute!

3. Better Shake Up Pants

I'm not a huge fan of pants in general. I have to wear them a lot for work and it's a pain because we all know there is rarely a "perfect" pair of pants that will just sit exactly where you want them to without you having to pull on the waist all the time! It's even worse when it's cold outside and lower waisted pants leave your lower back cold whenever you move the wrong way! I think these high-waisted pants would solve that issue. They also look stretchy so comfort wouldn't be a problem either!

4. Landmarks that I Love Backpack

I don't know about you, but for me, rainy weather is backpack weather! I like sporting a backpack in lieu of a purse every now and then. I don't like taking purses where they may get dirty or scuffed, so a backpack is great for less than perfect weather, and this one from Modcloth is so cute and a great color!

5. Watercolor Workshop Top

I've been lusting after this top for so long! I'm only worried it won't fit, which is why I haven't snatch it up yet. I love stripes and I love the cut of the shirt itself. The colors also seem a perfect fit for gloomy weather.

6. Rain, Rain Grow Away

My confession is that I've never been a big fan of the classic rain boot. I remember having a pair in elementary school, and not understanding the concept of having to switch out while indoors. I was stuck in those clunky things throughout the day and still managed to get my socks wet! Granted I was (am) a clumsy kid, and probably splashed in too many deep puddles! These shoes are definitely more up my alley. I love the pattern and the slight transparency. And these seem to take away the necessity to switch out boots when they're functional as regular boots!

7. I Heart Umbrellas

Can't go out in the rainy day without your cute umbrella! I think one of my favorite patterns is hearts so I loved this umbrella as soon as I saw them. Plus a transparent umbrella has always been preferred because it doesn't put a dark shadow over you while you're out like other material might.

8. Black Convertor Gloves

Converter gloves are nice because they warm my hands, but I can still get around without the limiting thickness of fingers when I need to.

9. Cat Face Beanie

I think this one is pretty self-explanatory, but a hat with a cat on it? I'm sold!

Last but not least: Parka with Zip Details

No warm outfit is complete without a coat. This parka from ASOS is unbelievably cool! I love all the geometry of it! So many lines and angles! Plus I'm a sucker for buckles (useless or otherwise). This would be great for a rainy day or any day really. I love it so much!!

Hopefully I'll get the hang of setting up posts ahead of time and juggling work. I'd like to try and set up posts for updates that are earlier in the day. Have a lovely evening!

Outfit: Red Bermuda

Tee-Shirt: Maiden Voyage Clothing c/o Modcloth| Skirt/tights: Target


Boots: Steve Madden





Have an outtake with my cat: 

First real outfit post! Forgive the out of focus awkward shots. I have no space in my home, and am learning to use a new camera. If you know about any tutorials for how to take nice fashion photos, send em my way! I'm sure it's a definite learning process. I'll start traveling around my neighborhood looking for some good places to take some shots. I have a temporary cheap tripod though, so I'm kind of scared to take it too far as it's super flimsy. I tripped on it today and already bent one of the legs. Luckily it still works!

I actually just received this t-shirt in the mail hours before taking these shots, but I couldn't wait to wear it! Maiden Voyage has such delightful, comfortable tees. This is my second one by them, and probably not my last. I wanted a new shirt for my trip to Portland next month, and this felt just right!

In conclusion, have some more pictures of my cat, Mr. Card!




He'll probably be a regular on this blog, so get used to his irritated glares and disinterested stares into the distance. After all, what kind of blogger would I be without posting excessive shots of my pet?