2010.

Collaborations

I love collaborations. Seriously. From Jil Sander for Uniqlo to Rodarte for Target, etc. I think it's a good way to put designers' names out there for people who doesn't know a lot about the fashion industry. However, the thing I hate about collaborations is that they are sexist. Yes, you didn't read it incorrectly. I mean, there are a lot of them for girls and not enough for guys. And I'm still trying to get over the fact the Stella McCartney for Gap didn't have clothes for adults. But anyway, they are good deals for the rhecession, don't you think?

Sonia Rykiel pour H&M // Spring 2010

On another note, H&M's Sonia Rykiel lingerie collaboration might not have been the most successful one but worry not! This spring, she is back with knitwears. Personally from the first looks, I think they're really cute and I can't wait to see girls rocking these pieces.

Talked about Rodarte, I saw some t-shirts in Opening Ceremony. They were fairly priced ($80.00 for a white with prints) but I didn't bother. I'm currently investing in two jackets from Rad by Rad. Eek, excited!!!

Happy End-of-the-Year to Everyone.

Since not all of you celebrate Christmas ;-)

San Jose.

And I'm back in California after spending a good four months in New York.

Remember the posts about how I hated New York? Well, I was so wrong.

New York was the place where I grew so much, emotionally and artistically. Who would know that I've become such good friends with people I'd only gotten to know for less than four months! Who would know that I had my first boyfriend there? Who would know that I engaged myself in a upcoming magazine as a contributor? Who would know......etc.

I admit it. I miss New York. I love San Jose, don't get me wrong; but life here is so silent, to the point that it's almost boring. I miss the rush of the city, the smell of the Montague Street, Brooklyn (I know I'm strange), the Asian librarian at Barnes&Noble on Court Street, the pop-up shops in Manhattan, etc.

Another 8 months. I guess I'll find a full-time job to keep me occupied. I miss New York so much.

I'm Glad

That I feel the freedom inside myself.

Shoes

Whenever I look at the sole of my shoes/boots, I sigh. For only 6 months, my John Varvatos boots got so torn that the back of it is starting to disappear (I hope you know what I mean). I get panicked when this happens.

I walk too much and when I walk, I walk fast. This, is a problem you see. The sole gets sanded by the floor, the concrete or whatever surface I walk on. I don't think about the sole when I walk, I only daydream. This, is another problem you see.

I don't know what does it mean when the sole gets so torn that the whole entire shoe disappears (well not really). Either it means that I need to walk more with my toes and less with the back of my feet, or it just means that it's the indication that I eventually will need new shoes.

Going Green

From www.aplusrstore.com

Christmas is coming and these little guys are just too cute. I want one for myself and perhaps, it will make my room more lively. Or I'll just suffocate and die someday.

"Say Hi to Forever"

Daul Kim (1989-2009) // Russh Australia // October/November 2009

I know it is late to dedicate a post to Daul Kim, but I finally quite understand why she decided to find peace by herself.

People just expect too much from an individual. The bad thing is that he or she tries to satisfy everyone while finding a balance. It's just too hard.

As a narcissist, I'll pull my problem in. My family expect a lot from me. To send me to NY was a big deal to them and everything, so they wanted me to do well in school. However, I chose a wrong major. I'm not doing what I love. Math and science are dead for me and I have no motivation to go on. I want to think, draw and design. Not technical matters. Since I have no interest, I'm getting average grades in these courses and they will be in my transcript permanently. Permanently.

I admit it. I'm scared for myself. I feel like I had let a lot of people down by not studying hard enough - my family, my friends, relatives, etc. Besides that, I have some personal problems, so I have to go back to CA and have a 6-month gap of community college, or even of nothing. All I hope for right now, is for CCA to accept me as a first year student for Fall 2010. If not...

I don't know. I'm a failure. All I do is waste money and time.

I want to say hi to forever. But not so sure if I should...

Rant, rant, rant [Part I]

AJ & Steffen // Feld Hommes // By Markus Pritzi

I hate it when people take things for granted and not showing gratitude. I mean, I was nice enough to give, share, support, etc.

Perhaps, there will be no more Mr. Niceguy in the future. I'm done.

P.S. I don't know why my lips are bleeding.

The "OMG Stunning, Chicwolf, Sumptous, etc." Moment.

Olga M // Elle Spain // Dec 2009

I just had so many ideas going through my mind right now.

1st: Instead of getting a Louboutin sneakers, I can just get the studded nails on my Hot Topic belt and attached them to my classic Converse.

2nd: The military pants that I don't wear anymore? Cut + roll = short safari shorts. Whoo!

3rd: I can sell the jackets that don't really fit me to a thrift store. The money? New clothes.

4th: I can sneakily shop for new jackets. OMG I'm excited.

5th: Pie building; sumptuous!

etc.

Can't wait to remake everything. Literally everything.

Lurve

Calum Wilson // Candy Magazine

Scratch the blog I posted earlier about my relationship. Perhaps, being in one makes me really positive about life and happy all the time. David is a person that I took time to love, but then before I realized it, I love him. A lot. He makes everything seems so light and amicable. As I would like to say, he is almost perfect.

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Fyt. I gasped for air; Iris worked it!

It's like, really now? I roll my eyes 360 degrees.

P.S. I love how blogs let you rant. On and on and on and on and on and......

Let the Rhecession Begin!

Photograph by Hedi Slimane (pronounced Uh-dee Slee-mann)

Just thinking about clothes make me feel like I am/am going to be broke. There are so many things I want to buy and whenever I look at them, I don't think at all. All I know is that I want them.

But really, I'm just uncreative. Style is all about mixing and combining all the pieces that you own to create a new look everyday. Style is not only looking up at mixes done by other people and "get inspired" (I know we all do that), but also adding our own touch to it.

I can't really think sometimes so when I see brilliant mixes, I want to buy the whole look without realising that the look could actually fit me well, or can be combined with other pieces, etc. etc.

I'm jealous of those who know how to and at least save money while doing so. I don't deny that.

Now, it's time for some new jeans...