out with 2009...

...and in with 2010!

I always forget that I just started my blog in April, feels like much longer. I just checked my site tracker (which I totally forgot I had installed) and found that I have already surpassed half a million visits! A big thanks to everyone who made this possible. I may be a terribly bad blogger but you guys have stuck with me all this time despite my shortcomings. I promise that from here things will only get better since I can genuinely say that I'm really into blogging. It took a while but I found my niche and will continue to explore it and hope that you guys stick around for another year!

2009 started out horribly but became much better almost instantly two months in. BF and I finally started dating (after what, a year and a half of mutual crushes?) and I developed a solid group of friends. I gained ten pounds but found someone who will take me out on food adventures, so I guess it's a good thing? I'm sitting here trying to figure out what else there is to note about 2009 but most of the things I can think of are weird and Pika-related. I try to keep it to a minimum on the blog but I really am a strange person and I'm glad I don't really have to hide it IRL since BF is equally weird and odd. Oh yeah, did I ever mention that BF = his initials? I guess it works both ways.

Things to look forward to in 2010: more consistent blog posts, graduation, and, erm... joining the workforce. I'm excited about that last one only because I'll finally be done with school but it still scares the shit out of me to think that I'll be there in just a couple months. Well, in any case, 2010 sounds like it will be an interesting year and we'll see where I'll be by the end of it :)

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Quick Post Before I Go Out

(United Colors of Benetton Cardigan, H&M Men's Denim Shirt, Hell Bellz T-Shirt, H&M Skirt)

on vacation

While my posts were already sporadic to begin with, I'm afraid this little trip home is making me more lazy than usual. I'll try my best to get people to take my pictures for outfit shots but 75% of the time I'm going to be in my pajamas watching kdramas and anime. Or at tea shops drinking jasmine milk tea with my new Totoro keychain.

Blog friends, if you are in the LA area, let me know! The more things to do, the better.

I Took Him Everywhere Including the Movies

(Forever 21 Dress, United Colors of Benetton Cardigan, Aldo Shoes)

Christmas Eve. After having a delicious yet unfilling lunch at Bottega Louie with my girls, my sister and I headed to our usual Christmas Eve destination, i.e., Bert's house. this time, including two of our dogs, Charcoal and Daisy. When we got to Bert's house we were greeted by Dan's Lola and Bert's Abba.

So sorry for the lack of updates. I've been super duper busy taking care of four dogs and just spending time chillaxing at home. I missed LA so much. I'm going back to SF for NYE but I think I'm going to come home more often. Every pay check I get I might get myself a plane ticket to LA. hehe

Btw, Thank you guys for letting me know about the Who What Wear feature! yay!

happy holidays

No holiday season is complete without those cheesy portraits that you put on your Christmas cards, right? We had originally talked about wearing ugly Christmas sweaters and actually going to a department store studio to take them but obviously that fell through. This is close enough, right?

Since I will be in LA from 12/22 to 1/15, BF and I are trying to squeeze in as much time together this week as we can. Yesterday we went to Tartine for morning buns and coffee then Bi-Rite to prepare for the beef stew that we were planning to make in the slow cooker. He had been trying to get reindeer meat for it but apparently they sold out! I've had venison but never reindeer so it would have been interesting to try.

We actually weren't able to eat the damn stew until 11pm since we started the day quite late so we had to improvise in between. I picked out this cheese, La Tur, made from goat's, cow's, and sheep's milk. Brent wasn't too happy with but I was pleased, it was nice and creamy with a tangy rich flavor. Oh well, more cheese for me.

Spots

image source: Tumblr

Bust the Music

image source: I think I got it from Studded Hearts. <-- Super Great Fashion Inspiration Blog

quite ferosh indeed

vintage leopard silk shirt, BDG cigarette jeans, prada lace-up booties

Let me start by saying that this is WAY outside my comfort zone. I'd always a bit weirded out by animal prints; maybe I'm just not ferosh enough to pull it off (or convince myself that I can). Give me florals or stripes and yeah, I'll WERK it. Leopard print? Nyah... maybe. There's something a little empowering about donning this however, that I must admit to noticing. I rarely venture out of my usual safe zone by going for something as bold as this and it's really quite fun. It's like playing dress up without actually looking ridiculous? Pfft, it seems I'm out running out of steam with this.

I'd also like to add that this is the closest I'll get to a DIY. See the sleeves? Obviously I rolled them myself but since it is silk it needs more than that to keep it in place. I ran of of sewing needles so guess what I used instead? Umm... lol: a stapler. Hey, hey I was desperate! Obviously I will fix it with real thread but until then, here's to my janky DIY skills.

Anyway, back to this whole "AM I FEROSH ENOUGH TO WERK THIS?" question. I suppose it comes down to this: what do you guys think? I'm still not 100% sure I can pull it off but I'll keep it on for the rest of the day and see how I feel. If worst comes to worst, I'll just put it in the shop which, by the way, has been updated. Silk shirts galore!

SHOP BLUSHING AMBITION

Turn the Lights Off So I Can Glow

(H&M Men's Denim Shirt, Charlotte Russe Sequin Dress, Alice + Olivia for Payless Boots)

Just taking a break from my final project(s)
I went to a fun dinner with some lovely ladies today, which ended up with me eating 5 cupcakes.I can still taste the cupcakes in my mouth. hehehe
Aimeeways, I'll try to post pictures of the dinner later this week after my finals
Till then,Have a wonderful week beautiful people!
Love, Aimee

Rainy Latte

(Urban Outfitters Coat, H&M Belt that was attached to the Faux Fur Vest, UO Dress, Steve Madden Lace Up Boots)

Two of my favorite things on a rainy day: Evelyn's Cake from my favorite French bakery and Vanilla Latte from Aimeebucks
Going to a Christmas party tonight. I have no idea what to wear when it's this cold.

Jak & Jill, Man

Sorry for the lack of outfit posts. It's freezing in SF plus it's been raining the past few days
and my umbrella flipped again.

I.Hate.Winter.And.Rainy.Days

I'm going to a Christmas party tonight with my lovely bf, hopefully the rain stops so I can take pictures.
ah, in the meantime, Vanilla Latte time with my new Espresso Machine that my bf's mom got me.

hehehe, jealous?

DIY A. Wang Style

While reading Lucrecia's blog, I found out about Jazzi's blog and her amazing DIY.
You guys should def. check it out.

The Girl With the Pink Lips

(image source: cobrasnake)

Can anybody recommend a pretty pink lipstick like hers?

Ingrid Sophie Schram

(image source: AltamiraNYC, The Selby)

drowning in sweaters

vintage cardigan, zara scarf, anthropologie boots, target socks

Still trying to figure out where the best place is to take outfit shots. These were actually taken with me standing on top of our entertainment center after lugging an HDTV off of it. It's a tedious process but it's my favorite so far. Next I'm trying the parking lot behind my apartment, once I get used to the cold of course. This paper calls for a significant amount of indoor time and I've only really left my place to buy food and candy. I actually managed to go out in this yesterday without freezing too badly. The sheer tights may seem impracticable but my legs never get as cold as my upper body so I was fine. I may be letting go (and regretting the loss of) so many of my oversized sweaters but this one is definitely a keeper. I love sweaters that are as warm as coats without the bulky stiffness.

Thanks for the emails inquiring about the items in my shop. Most of them are already purchased but I'm thinking of squeezing in a bigger update by next week. Twitter followers usually get first dibs since I update that first! I also just uploaded two more items which I'm selling for a friend: a sample Vena Cava top and vintage striped dress!