Shorts & Dooney

Before the snow hits (which it surely will this year.. everyone bundle up!) I managed to squeeze in a few more days of being in shorts. Now call me ridiculous but nothing's more comfortable!

Other than going pants-less but that's besides the point.

Also scored a lovely vintage Dooney&Bourke off eBay. Internet shopping sucks me in again! Though I was over the moon hoping it was a white bag like its pictures, it turned out very cream.. Contacted the seller and managed to get some money back. Whew.

Be careful online, ladies and gentlemen!

 1 - Shirt: Polo by Ralph Lauren//Shorts: American Eagle//Belt: Gap//Shoes: 5th Avenue

2 - Shirt: Polo by Ralph Lauren//Shorts: Abercrombie&Fitch//Blazer: vintage//Heels: Nasty Gal//Beanie: eBay

Guess?

I gave myself a much needed shopping break to a local thrift store, and LO' BEHOLD.

Hidden between a large shoe shelf and puffy jacket sleeve, was an evergreen, tan trimmed 'Guess' cross-body.

I immediately checked all the seams and tags to make sure it was authentic. But I still questioned it, since it's missing a 'Genuine Leather' tag.

So I went to the Internet, of course.

At first, nada. But as I continued scrolling images, I found one with a similar style tagged as a 1990s Guess bag.

I Google that, and I find a near perfect match! After intense research, observation, and questioning, I can safely say that this bag is:

• 1980s [vintage]

• Pebbled Leather

• Original Hardware
• Original, Classic 1980-90s Guess Plaid Lining

• Authentic Guess Logo(s)

• Made in China*

a.k.a. 100% REAL

Pretty cray. But get this, I'm chatting up the owner about the legitimacy of the bag, and out of nowhere, she cuts down the price.

$6.50 
Whaddup.

As I polish my newfound goody, I still cannot believe jusssst how real it is. If you have any reason that I should believe otherwise, let me know (or not)!

*some>most Guess bags are actually made in China, including the older ones

p.s. Thank you all so much for putting up with our lack of blogging, everyone has finals and a busy holiday schedule; us included! xx

Inspire On

Getting over this retched nasal congestion that hit me. I suppose I should be glad I didn't get the whole virus.. but I'm still going to complain.

Just a 'lil.

While I felt all mopey and nasally dead, here's a bit of what really kept me going.

Enjoy xx

XXX OLYMPIAD

I, love, I love, I just, I love the Olympics.

Did anyone read that right? Let me just reiterate, I, LOVE, THE OLYMPICS.

I can't even explain why, since I myself do not pursue a professional career in sports and I myself only practice a few but.. there's just something about worldwide, top-notch athletes gathered in one place, competing with the best... 

It's just, amazing. The fact that almost every country is able to back up and support their athletes in a universal event, I think, is really something (considering Earth's history).

For the next 17 days, you can bet I'll have only two things on my mind:

The Olympics & Team U.S.A.

Oh, right, and uh... kinda really want this.

OR

just DIY one!

Nike Team U.S.A 2012 Olympic Gear

Some posters for this year's Olympics if you Read More>>

Hauled from the Oak Park

I took the chance to go shopping with my ever so lovely sister...

IN KANSAS CITY!

KC is a huge area for good eats, fun shopping, and all over travel; there's a lot to see! 

It's a bit sad that where I live is a small city/big town, but this trip was massive in helping me pick up pieces of clothing I've been crrrraaaving for foreeeever i.e. something lacy...

Baseball Tee: Alternative Earth via Plato's Closet//Red Shorts: Abercrombie&Fitch//White V-Lace Dress: Monteau via TJ Maxx//Blue Scarf: Christopher & Banks//Bra: Victoria's Secret//Sweater and Peter Pan Collar Dress: XXI//Foldable Flats: BCBGeneration

Completely satisfied and more than excited to wear them all!

'Cept the sweater. Looking at it makes me sweat... BUT IT'S SO PERFECT.

Cheers to ever expanding wardrobes!

China '12; Outfits

The many cities that we visited were all extremely humid, despite 'weather' the sun shone or not. 
... teehee.

This made getting dressed more of a chore in the mornings than what I believe fashion is supposed to be (which would be fun, of course).

Breezy dresses were a good choice, but not always convenient seeing as how my family goes to a museum and climbs a mountain in the same day... So I lived in shorts and however short a top I could manage! Here's just a few shots I could get, sorry I was so busy..

Blue Belt: *//Salmon shorts: Roxy//White V-Neck: Hanes//Flip-Flops: Havaianas//Silver Necklace: JCP (similar one here)//Tortoise Shades: claire's//Dress: Gianni Bini via Dillard's//Skirt: thrifted//Sandals: Birkenstock

My trusty Diesel bag is a couple years old and always serves me extremely well on vacations. I had it all fixed up while in China, thank goodness.

Unfortunately, I don't know much about it... 

Just that I love it.

Have a be-you-tiful Sunday!

Nifty&Thrifty

Other than the Salvation Army, the only other thrift store here is Rockstar & Rogers, who actually buy your old stuff.

It was a bit disappointing at first to hear that my sister and I's old clothes sold for store credit... HOWEVERR, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise!

Authentic Dooney & Bourke shoulder bag. AUTHENTIC, DOONEY & BOURKE. Never, EVER thought this sort of thing could happen to me! The superb condition it's in is a mayj plus to its shape, which I'm just in love with.

Oh and have I mentioned the D&B wallet? THE D&B WALLET? I'm going to have a lot of moolah to stuff this baby, since both items were so cheap/bought with store credit/FREE! 

Wiped down with anti-bacterial wipes and cleaned out thoroughly by moi.

They're my babies, which would explain why I took so many pictures, which would also explain why you just must read on... !

Sat-all-day

So the post title's not entirely true, I stood for a good two-hours while volunteering and hunted around the mall to find exactly what I wanted to gift my mum, but..

I've pretty much sat all day Saturday.

I'm CONVINCED that this 54¢ bracelet's handmade w/ copper, if you held it you would too! And I managed to catch a glimpse of the most beautiful, French-style silver-plated candelabra that a friend bought; 'twas a thrift score day!

Planning on running later so Olive Garden won't kill me.

But for now.. Snapple Peach Tea and mini pizza style crackers fo' snack; nomnom.

'Twas 75ºF...

... and BLOODY SUNNY.

And yet, I'm not complaining! If anything, I'm enjoying it immensely! It feels perrrrfect.

So much sunshine makes for crazy bright photographs and the best excuse to wear sunglasses! With my low-bridge nose, these sunnies sit perfectly and the slight cat-eye's not too shabby either.

Just wish I had pockets so I could fill them with sunshine and belt out Natasha Bedingfield.

&& Vintage denim jacket, courtesy of my chic mum.