to lust is so painful

After a magical afternoon cruising through the streets of Alhambra CA, I found myself truly experiencing the waves of a heated California summer. While I'm basking here in Orange County, I'm counting to the days when I'm back in San Diego and into the waters. I always feel so at ease in the water. Perhaps it's that feeling of freedom, of release, that sense of weightlessness that seems to be lacking in my life on land. Not that I insist on being melodramatic, but it doesn't hurt to enjoy the occasional release from even the slightest of stresses.

My 21st is creeping up soon. It's eerie how quickly this entire year passed by. It feels like yesterday that I was fresh out of my Sophmore year of college and now I'm simply a year away from leaving San Diego and onto bigger endeavors.

For a brief moment tonight, I think I'll put aside my heavy thoughts and indulge in some (slightly) painful lusting.


Zooey Deschanel by Ellen von Unwerth
Vintage-inspired one-pieces, cute little updos, and the perfect beachy eyewear



Julia Stegner by Carter Smith
Light airy neutral fabrics, beautiful updos, and ruffles


Sasha Pivovarova/Natasa Vojnovic by Craig McDean
Romantic beautiful lingerie-inspired pieces

Time for me to swimsuit shop! I can't seem to find any place with a wonderful variety of affordable vintage-inspired swimsuits. Anyone have any suggestions?

A Bug in the Flowers

It's been such a while since I've been in the blogging block. My last outfit post, if you could really count it as a significant one, was a fluke in which I was able to find a photo of Coachella that actually had an outfit on it. (One outfit out of a three day fest?! Horrible horrible me!) About two weeks ago, I got together with an old high school friend of mine for a nice little Closetbug photoshoot, featuring yours truly as well as some clothes I plan on selling off some time soon.

It was situated in the Long Beach Nature Center, which was so much more than what I had expected. Everything was so lovely and fresh, even if we were stuck on a trail and weren't really allowed to wander all that much. It was hilarious to jam some random music while quickly and discreetly changing in between branches and bushes.

Definitely something I plan on doing again. I also received a new camera just yesterday, so that should be amazing to play around with. It's a Sony Cybershot H55, which is a more advanced point and shoot camera. I'm so thrilled to try it out, and I honestly feel like this calls for another photoshoot of some sort.

Here's hoping for a refreshed new blogging career!

















Photos by STEPHANIE LIM, modeled by Heather Choi & Christina Pham.

Most clothing modeled by Heather will be available for purchase. She's wearing (in order of appearance); Black Rodarte for Target halter dress, vintage gold chain white quilted purse, vintage floral country dress, vintage pink floral dress, and a vintage crop top.

I'm wearing (in order of appearance); Vintage floral babydoll dress + gap denim jacket + forever 21 bowler cap + vintage black booties, foreign x-change one shoulder dress, civvies floral dress.

If you guys are curious about anything, let me know!

Spring Dreaming

It's been forever since I've updated and needless to say I've been going through withdrawls from the lack of blogging. (What happens? Life simply creeps up on me and surprises me with multiple activities!) Things have been going well, although with my camera on the fritz since Coachella weekend it's been difficult to take photos of my spring wardrobe. However despite those setbacks, I've got a pleasant surprise for my blog and my readers in an upcoming blogpost that I hope you all will enjoy.

Until then, I present to you a "spring dreaming" feature.


A DIY tutorial on the Martha Stewart site on how to make these lovely hanging paper flowers from paper bags. Given the right colors and cut, I can imagine a real shower of gorgeous flowers dangling from the ceiling of my room.

I hope you all are doing well. ♥

Coachellie Weekend

Sorry I've been so absent as of late! My camera has been making it a hassle to consistently document my outfits, and school+spring break has been a rush of activities. (Georgia, I must mention, was magical! Shopping was fantastic there, and did I mention the 7% sales tax??? Yes please!)

This past weekend was Coachella, and I got to attend all 3 days of music and fun. Although no photos were taken, there was such an amazing crowd of fashionistas just out to have fun and relax in the sun. It was like being in heaven!


My outfit for the first day. So very comfortable and form-free.


Sleigh Bells


Zooey Deschanel for She & Him! She was such a doll.


Vampire Weekend put on one of the best shows in the weekend.


Alexander of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros.

There were so many more that I was lucky enough to see such as Muse, Gorillaz, The Temper Trap, The xx, Hot Chip, Yann Tiersen, Julian Casablancas, Grizzly Bear, and many more!

Overall, a pleasing weekend indeed.

blessa

Toro y Moi - Blessa









so transient

Relaxing in Georgia,
checking out the antiques and the history and the vintage clothes.
These pictures pretty much reflect how I feel right now