Free Shoes, Anyone?

(gifted Pink Blazer from Storets, Zara romper, Pour La Victoire Tarissa Wedges)

Yay, Time for a Giveaway!!

You know how comfortable wedges can be right?
Well, my new Pour La Victoire wedges are not only comfortable but also add some brightness to my mostly black shoe collection.
If you would like to win a pair of your own Tarissa Wedges which retails for around $280

-Become a fan of Pour La Victoire on Facebook

-follow Pour La Victoire and myself on twitter

then,
leave me a comment below with your email

and I'll choose a random but lucky winner.

Giveaway closes at 4pm on Monday June 7th, exactly one week from now.

*Sorry international readers but this giveaway is only open to US readers*

UPDATE!
Congrats to Justyna!

I Like Imagination Better than Reality

(Zara Cropped Cardigan, Uniiko Vintage Floral Romper, Urban Outfitters OTK socks Jeffrey Campbell Franklin Cork Sandals)

Dans Le Cou

I absolutely love the styling in this editorial.
Button downs and well worn pretty jewelries equal my kinda perfect outfit.

Vogue Paris/Bijoux June/July 2010
scans by thefrenchy @ TFS found via absinthrill

parkas and pancakes

saint james striped top, parka from a korean boutique, genetic denim jeans courtesy of revolve, low top converse

I'm in LA right now visiting family and I've already realized that I didn't bring enough for this 2 or 3 week trip. I naively thought I could get away with shorts and tops but it actually rained here today. Why didn't I pack this parka when I haphazardly put together the contents of my suitcase? Why is the weather even like this in late May? My list of grievances just continues to grow, doesn't it?

For now, I'll just take advantage of endless snacks in my parent's pantry, Dodger games on local TV, and whatever else comes up to relieve me of my boredom (psst anyone want to hang out while I'm here?). Although I REALLY would like to be back up north since I'm currently experiencing an insane craving for pancakes from Mama's. Anyone know where I can find really amazing pancakes in LA? Maybe I'll track down the Buttermilk Truck one of these days and check them out...

Badlands

Rosie Tupper for Jalouse April 2010
via Fashionising

Living Pretty

I thought once I was done with this semester I was going to have time to start decorating my apartment but unfortunately & fortunately the firm I work at got super busy so I'm working full time this week and probably next week.
Here are some of my favorite living room images that's been sitting in my 'Living Room Inspiration Folder.'

(City Sage, Home Sweet Home Tumblr)

Summer Whites

(first image unknown, Natasha Poly for Vogue Paris Feb 2005 via TFS, Hard to Explain, Studded Hearts, Topshop)

Chloe Graham

Beautiful Girl. Love the Hat she's sporting in the first picture

Company's of Strangers, 62 models

camp vivier 2010

Excuse me while I kick myself for not booking a flight to LA in time for Refinery 29's East/West Tag Sale. In addition to skipping out on Thursday's kick off party, I also missed out on the debut of Clare Vivier's CAMP VIVIER collection at 50% off. 50% OFF?! Now that's just not fair. The collection is available online of course but I don't really have the money to spend at the moment. Oh well. I'd originally been saving up for the messenger bag but I may just end up changing my mind when I get the money for this one. BF's sister actually has the all leather Tropézienne bag in brown but I think I'd prefer the canvas one because of the color contrast. What do you think? Should I save up for my original bag or go for the summer-friendly canvas tote? If you haven't already had the chance, check out the rest of Clare Vivier's collection and her blog.

Peace, Love, and Respect

(People's Liberation Leather Jacket studded by me, gifted Pink Loose Knit Sweater from Storets, Hollister Denim Shorts, Urban Outfitters Black Mesh Knee Highs, Underground Buckle Boots)

My boyfriend and I saw the John Butler Trio play live and let me just say, they were amazing live. I know I use the word amazing pretty often, but these guys were truly amazing.
John Butler can seriously sing and plays all kinds guitars (he played about 6 different guitars and a banjo)
For those who don't know the John Butler Trio(it's ok, if I didn't date my boyfriend I wouldn't have known who they were either), below is one of my favorite songs of theirs.
They sound exactly the same live. actually even better live.

the melancholy of a disenchanted anime fan

h&m tunic and trench, citizens of humanity jeans courtesy of revolve, vintage boots, ray ban wayfarers, marc by marc jacobs bag, black peace now bow

Japantown date was a mild success saved only by delicious food and the fact that BF was there to keep me company. Hair refused to cooperate, weather was weird (60s + wind? in late May? are you kidding me?!), Muni was annoying as ever, blah, blah, etc. Let's focus on the nice things in life, yes? The trip started out with ramen at Suzu (which I've already blogged about and was delicious as always) and a quick walk around the Japanese mall before popping in to New People for Blue Bottle coffee. BF was preparing to roast a 9 pound chunk of pork for dinner and had to leave me at 5pm to baste it. So why didn't I go with him? I had to stick around for the North American premiere of my favorite anime film, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya. Yes, I went alone and no, I do not have any friends up here who are as into anime as I am. Maybe I cared for a second, but I wasn't about to force BF to go with me although he did offer to accompany me.

Oh hi, cutie! And look at the sandals (below) which he ordered from OAK just in time for summer. But yes, the movie. I've been writing a long rant for the past 30 minutes but decided to scrap it, maybe that's just something I should keep to myself. Let's just say it involved creepy male anime fans from all over the country who are probably legitimately in love with anime characters, a mini crisis where I questioned my own sanity for going to that screening alone*, and a renewed appreciation for where I stand as an anime fan. Not quite obsessed, but not just a casual viewer. I just really like it, okay? Okay. Although maybe this outfit wasn't such a good idea in a place where I didn't want to stick out like a sore thumb...

*by this I should clarify that by then I'd already watched the movie over five times since I wrote half of my senior seminar's final research paper on it and it was a bit absurd to be purposely hanging around there alone with all these overtly crazy people. My real problem wasn't about being alone, it was about being in a situation where I made an effort to see something I'd already seen and felt weird upon realizing I may be just like them. Eeeesh. At least I didn't audibly gasp and say "OMG!" in a creepy way every time a certain cute character came on? You have no idea how many times I shuddered during the movie. People are so weird.

I Can't Remember What it's Like to not be Tired

(H&M blazer, Obey Grey Tank, Urban Outfitters Lace Bra, Zara Khaki Pants, Deena & Ozzy Strappy Wedges)

Thank you everyone for the nice feedback on my bench from the previous post.
For those who have asked, yes I made the entire thing from cutting the wood, to sanding it by hand(no power tools) and putting it together. The only thing I needed help with was putting the back and arms together to the seat which my professor John helped me with and Wesley Mason *sort of* helped me with staining the bench.
Hope you all have a fun weekend. I am off to go see a John Butler Trio concert w/ the love of my life once I finish my final essay for an Art History class.