Smile! for [COD #10 and Colorful Adventure] Inspirational Wendy

Wendy Nguyen from Wendy's Lookbook is an inspiration for me. I pretty much see her and Mystery Man as my role models. Their journey is incredible and their story is just so amazing. I don't think I've ever been so nervous meeting someone! >A<

 Once I entered the Diane von Furstenberg store at South Coast Plaza, I first recognized her younger brother and immediately realized that I was so incredibly lucky. Her and her brother's story is just so touching, and it had dawned on me that I was so close to someone who I admire so much. I pretty much procrastinated going up to her and kind of wandered around the store first. Thanks to Thomas, who nudged me and patiently encouraged me, I finally had the courage to end up hovering around her and kind of spluttering noises out of my lips. It was a little embarrassing, but I couldn't get anything else out at the time. (enter nervous laugh)

 Wendy was wonderfully kind. She patiently listened to my story and just how she inspired me. She was so very elegant and so very sweet, that I couldn't help but shake in excitement and happiness. I am really grateful that she accepted my present for her as well! ^^ So many reasons to smile!

 

Coinky-dinkly, the very friend who introduced me to her videos used to live in the same college dorm with one of her closest friends, and also the man who started out taking pictures of her on her blog! It's such a small world! Time flew by as we talked and he gave me many kind words of encouragement, as well as Mystery Man. It was a very educational night! (:

 South Coast Plaza has fantastic Christmas decorations! The lights flicker against the roof like stars and it's just amazing. (:

 Pictures taken by the wonderful Thomas Liu. (: Thank you!

 Would you believe that my red "belt" is actually a red cardigan from Forever21? I spent about 20 minutes in front of a mirror the night before trying to figure it out and this was the ending result! What do you think? I think I'll make a video of how I did it soon. (:

Can you guess what character I'm channeling through my outfit? P: The answer to that will actually be revealed in my 100th video. Stay tuned! <3

Today was beyond my dreams and it was just so wonderful. My cheeks have never been so sore from smiling. Everything was so great. Thank you Wendy and Mystery Man! Thank you David! Smile today! (:

Their pumpkin cheesecake on a mini cone dessert was really yummies! :3 Can you see the little smiley face on mine? P:

I personally think that Thomas captured me being really nervous, but really excited really well here. Pre-meeting-Wendy-and-pre-smile-parade.

 Aren't the Christmas lights on the roof surrounding the colorful stained glass magical? :]

= What I Have On =

Top = Styles for Less zippered vest, Wet Seal cream duster cardigan
Dress = H&M
Outerwear = Wholesale-Dress
Shoes = Styles for Less
Accessories = Forever21 silver belt, Forever21 red cardigan, New York and Company black tights, Styles for Less necklace (It's actually a belt borrowed from a dress that came with it.)

Smile! for [Colorful Links] Colorful Valentine's

Hey readers! (: There are lots of places that are celebrating colors, colors and more colors! (: Here are the pieces that I found that I really liked. Hope you're have a great Valentine's! If you're single, don't worry. Take the time to love yourself and those are important to you! (:

1. Wet Seal
Leatherette Ruffle Sandal
The ruffles on this sandal makes them look so cute and girly. Perfect for the upcoming spring season! (:
T-Strap Sandal
Plain, but the metallic sheen really adds polish to even a casual look! :D

Color Skinny Pant
Multi-colored skinnies! (:
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Pull On Color Legging
So...these aren't skinny jeans, but it's pretty close AND the pastel colors are really nice.

Destroyed Color Short
We can't have multi-colored pants without multiple bright shorts! :D

Cross Body Feather Bag
Floral dress + jean jacket + wedges + this = perfect spring outfit! <3

Stacked Platform Heel
Nude heels! (: These are pretty light, so maybe I'll finally be able to find the perfect nude pumps.

Rhinestone Claw Moveable Ring
I personally think that rings like this can show elegance and power at the same time. Besides...they're so perfect for cosplay!

Lurex Teardrop Earring
The shape of these earrings are so delicate. Love! <3

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2. Forever 21

Painted Floral Dress
I absolutely love the colors on this dress.

Pointelle Diamond Over The Knee Socks
Over the knee socks are always perfect for cosplay, but sometimes for those cute dates with your girlfriends or that special someone, it can be pretty cute too! (:

Patterned Denim Backpack
I love the pattern on this backpack. If you're going out to walk around outdoors or in a museum, you'd look cute doing it with this backpack! (; Cute tourist for the win!

Tiered Lace Shorts
I really love the color for these lace shorts. They're just colors that you'd never expect! (:

Destroyed High Rise Denim Hot Short
Really loving these soft colored shorts, especially the pastel yellow one!

New York Shopper's Tote
I've never seen such a cute tote before, and they're everywhere now! (: Forever also has tote bags for other places too! (: Really loving the Tokyo and Paris one! <3
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Chunky Polka Dot Bracelet
I'm personally not a big accessory person, but I have to admit that I see so many cute ones! This one is especially cute I'd say with a cute white ruffly dress and a little hat to go with it! (:

Coil Trimmed Bangles
I love the edginess and the boho feel of these bangles. It's so contemporary! (:

Looped Hinge Bracelet
I really think that putting this bracelet over a black long sleeved top would make you look polished and sophisticated! (:

Lacquered Epoxy Bracelet
Being a Disney fanatic, this bracelet totally reminded me of Princess Jasmine from Aladdin! (: The bracelet looks so smooth and fun to wear! (:

Medieval Filigree Bracelet
If you're the type to put multiple bangles or bracelets on you, I would really suggest this one because of the age that it looks like it holds. So vintage.

Painted Pressed Bangles
Such bright colors! These bangles remind me of Indian dancer accessories. So bright and fun! (:

Tassel Chain Bracelet
Rose gold seems to be a big trend and if you like pink, this bracelet is pretty cute! (:

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3. Charlotte Russe

Cross-Front Strappy Cork Wedge
I love nude shoes. They have such a versatile, simple beauty within them. If you like a little color, here are some more colors that Charlotte Russe has in this style! (;
Fuchsia Black Orange

Zipper-Trim Nubuck Heel Boot
The design for this heeled boot is so edgy. Loving it!
Taupe

T-Strap Wooden Platform Sandal
Sometimes, strappy sandals are just the pattern to finish off a spring outfit!

Pop-Pocket Pebbled Backpack
I really like the simplicity of this backpack! Cute. (:

Bottom Pleat Boatneck Dress
If your shoulders are a little wider, a boatneck dress can really slim it down!

Belted Hi-Low Tribal Dress
Really loving the bright tribal designs on this dress. With some brown or nude shoes, a cross body bag and some cute braids, I'd say that'd make a great look to wander around in the spring time! (;

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Happy shopping and have a great day today! (:

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Smile! for COD #7

Hello smileys! (: It's tiiime fooooor another C-O-D! (:


Purple Lace Tank - Styles for Less

Sheer Ruffle Tank - Styles for Less
Brown Pleather Bomber Jacket - Papaya
Light Tan Flare Jeans - Wet Seal

Brown Ruffle Boots - Styles for Less

(same jacket in this COD)

[Right] Entire outfit
[Left] [Colorful Tip] When finding jeans that flare out at the bottom, I like finding a pair that just almost touch the ground. Why? Because it gives the illusion that you're taller...and for me personally, I've always wanted to be taller. Petite people represent! :D Especially since these pants don't start at your hips, it has three buttons and it starts just barely above the belly button. By tucking in my purple lace tank top into my pants, it shows off where the pants start through the sheerness of the taupe colored top and it gives the illusion that my legs start somewhere higher. Therefore, it gives the impression that I'm tall.

Because I have been just wearing skinny jeans as my go-to bottoms ever since the beginning of the summer season, I was extremely excited when I saw these paints at Wet Seal in the buy-one-get-one-for-a-penny clearance section for two reasons.

One: I have been on the lookout to adding more lighter bottoms to my wardrobe and up until this purchase I have only been successful in owning a white pair of shorts from Styles for Less and white skinny jeans that I bought off from a friend who had her own little Facebook closet sale. (AKA they were only 3 dollars) Cue the wallet approved thumbs up? :3

Two: I am finally able to experiment with different types of jean shapes. Hopefully, I'll be able to match these jeans up to create other future outfits. (:

Hope you enjoyed this outfit! (:


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Smile! for [Haul] November 2011 Black Friday Edition

Black Friday and Cyber Monday just finished! (: Did you guys buy anything? Hopefully you weren't a part of that pepper spraying for Xbox 360's that I heard about at that Walmart in LA. Jeebeeies, that's pretty scary!

On a much brighter note, this year was the first year that I participated in the Black Friday sales. I went to Ontario Mills and then near the afternoon, went on over to South Coast Plaza to do some looking around after a very restful nap in the early afternoon. I arrived with company at around 10PM or so at Ontario Mills. We waited in the cold until 11:30PM and then everyone swarmed in. May I first say that I have never experienced crowded up to the point where we're like sardines. I honestly didn't have a preference because all the things that I wanted to buy, have already been bought and I just needed to ask for a price adjustment from the cashier. This year was to solely experience the whole Black Friday.....I'm trying not to say fiasco, but it seems like the word fits quite nicely. There was a point where when Abercromie and Fitch opened up and people rushed in, I was quite literally lifted and squished into someone so tightly that I was in the air about a good minute and then finally put down. As my high school friend would say, "Awkward flying turtles!" Oh well, besides that, all and all it was a good experience. The only thing I bought were some H&M purple tights for about 5 or 6 dollars, while waiting in line for about half an hour, which doesn't seem very worth the wait, but I was going to wait for someone anyway, so I figured it'd be fine. Well, that's enough for story time. Let's get into the haul. (:

This month, I've finally been purchasing pieces that I've been wanting to get for awhile.

- trench coat [ check! ]
- chunky brown belt [ check! ]
- statement jewelry [ check! ]
- red cardigan [ check! ]
- leopard print scarf [ check! ]
- ankle boots [ check! ]
- grey tights [ check! ]
- eye shadow primer [ check! ]

Yay! (: So that's all the things that Santa doesn't have to get me for Christmas this year. What are some things that you want for Christmas?

First up is my wonderful discovery of the wallet-friendly store Wet Seal, at least it's quite wallet friendly when their clothes are on sale. (: In their clearance section, they were actually having a buy one and get another for a penny sale. I clearly took advantage of that. Haha.

[Right] $15

[Left] $0.01 (:

[Left] $16
[Right] $0.01 (:








I also bought some things from Forever 21 as well. Of course..right? Haha. Although, in my opinion, Forever 21 doesn't really have Black Friday deals. They mainly just have the buy one get one half off in the sale section. But on another brighter note, I finally got a trench coat that I liked + my size + a price that I could afford, so at that point I just grabbed it and then instant LOVE! Haha. :3





[Left] $6.80
[Right] Belt - $8
Jewelry - $5.80/each








I got these ankle boots from Styles for Less. (: I did a COD entry with them here. They were less than $30 too! (: Thank you Styles for Less VIP card. (Scroll all the way down for full details of how the VIP card works.)
















From Sephora, I got this brush wand that was $10.
[Left] Close up of how the brushes in the wand look

From HauteLook, I made my first purchase of Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer that was also $10, but with shipping it came out to be about $16.













For those that can afford to shop at more higher end places, but still need to watch their spending, Banana Republic is a very good place to buy wardrobe pieces from during Black Friday. My few of my friends bought trench coats from there where normally the retail price would be around $200, but besides of the Black Friday sale, they were about $110 instead. I, myself also bought a T-shirt from Banana Republic that was $10 from the clearance section, but after the Black Friday deals was about $5. Yay! (:

Smile today!