Christmas Wishlist 2011

1. let's bow together top / 2. marc jacobs lacquered quilting flat wallet / 3. crabtree and evelyn summer hill shower gel / 4. timex rose gold watch / 5. totoro kindle fire case / 6. cloud speckled sky dress / 7. marc jacobs daisy perfume / 8. fuji instax mini film

Hello!
It's been really fun seeing what other bloggers have on their wishlists this year for Christmas, so I decided to post my own. My greatest wish is for my applications to be magically finished and submitted though. I can't believe Christmas is approaching so quickly! All the holidays just seem to be creeping up on me this year. With finals this week and Winter Camp at work starting next week, I just know that Christmas will be over as quickly as it came. My family isn't too big on holidays. We just eat and relax. We never had the traditional Christmas tree with presents underneath, but I'm kind of thankful for it this year because I know I just don't have time to find presents and wrap them all anyway. I already gave my dad a sweater that he's been wearing a lot. Just like with my birthday, all I really want for Christmas is good food and good company. I have a work holiday potluck today and a couple friend gatherings soon. That's all I really need :) It was actually pretty tough putting this wishlist together, which is weird because usually my wishlist is overflowing with stuff-to-stalk-until-they-go-on-sale.

Until next post,
Jasmine

Terrible Twos

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Today marks the second birthday of my blog! I can't believe I've been doing this for so long, and all the places I've been and people I've met through it. I can't imagine my life without it, and although it's stressful sometimes, I don't regret starting this journey. Thank you all for following/supporting/encouraging/inspiring/etc me. You'd think after two years of doing this, I'd have it down to a science; but apparently I don't since I haven't updated in a few days. Things will be better after finals this week and after my applications are finally turned in (January). Robert also surprised me with a Kindle Fire for my birthday so I neglected my computer and basically the internet for a few days, which is amazing because my Mac is my best friend at home. I also celebrated my birthday with my friends during happy hour on Saturday at Gyu-Kaku. It's been a fun-filled, hectic, wonderful past few days but I'm ready (but not really...) to buckle down and get stuff done.

Here's to another great year of blogging.

Until next post,
Jasmine

jacket - gap
sweater - urban outfitters
shorts - h&m
boots - topshop
bracelet - jewelmint

Back to What I Know

Hello!
Finding myself sitting on my bed, in tights and my bra, and staring at my closet is an all too familiar scene lately. So I decided to just go back to what I knew worked which is a striped tee and a solid skirt. If you've followed my blog since the beginning, you'd know that I practically wore this everyday for a while. I'm (and probably my long-time readers are too) glad that I somehow fell out of that routine, but it's nice to be back in a classic-me outfit. All that I'm missing is a bow right? My second blog birthday is approaching and looking back, it's really cool and surreal to see how much my style has changed since then. I don't know how to describe the evolution, but I know that it's there. Two years ago I probably never would've worn loafers or a denim jacket. Now if I can just get out of this skirt, tights, top rut, I'll be golden.

Until next post,
Jasmine

denim jacket - thrifted
striped top - urban outfitters
skirt - h&m
loafers - aldo

Wind Storm

Hello!
As you can tell, it's been really windy lately. The Santa-Ana winds came late this year and it is the time of year I detest the most. It was stupid of me to wear a dress so after wearing this to lunch on Saturday, I went home and changed to practical-windy-day-clothes (aka jeans and a t-shirt). And then on my last day of being 21, I went to Fashion Island so I could return my impulse buys from Black Friday and to shop a little. I picked up another soft, graphic tee. At night, my friend and I walked around my community to look at Christmas lights while sipping on hot milk tea and to ring in my birthday at midnight. My birthday was pretty low key this year. It sort of felt like any other Sunday: morning chores, errands to run, and gym time, but my mom made my favorite food and we had a bit of cake. This Saturday though I'm celebrating with friends by eating Japanese BBQ. All I really wanted this year is good food and good company. I just feel like I already have everything I need and want.

Until next post,
Jasmine

sweater - urban outfitters
dress - f21
loafers - aldo
bracelet - jewelmint

Quelle Elegance

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This t-shirt is another one of my Black Friday finds. It is so soft and comfortable, and I already know I'll be wearing it a lot. I know you can't see it clearly because for once, I took my own pictures, but I'll definitely wear this again when Robert's around to take my pictures. The winds here have been really strong and crazy. I was so afraid that my tripod (and camera) was going to topple over. I haven't bought anything from Zara in a while. I've just found that their stuff has gotten more expensive but has lost some of its quality. Even though it was on sale, it was still $15, but I just couldn't resist the dress and suit adorable graphic. And it is really, really soft. I'm a sucker for comfortable t-shirts. The belt and bracelet are new additions to my closet as well. I found the belt for $5! Mint green is one of my favorite colors. I couldn't resist this bracelet from Jewel Mint since I had a coupon code. At first, I didn't know if I liked it on me since I rarely wear bracelets, but I can't seem to take it off now. I think it's a little lonely though and am now looking for another bracelet or a watch to wear with it.

Today is my last day of being 21 years old! I have nothing really exciting planned to bring in the new year of...me. I'm not even sure of what I really want in terms of gifts. I already bought myself the full set of Harry Potter blu rav/dvd/digital copies a couple weeks ago. I've just been so busy working on my applications, working, and finishing off this semester at school that it sort of crept up on me this year. The next time I update I'll be 22! How weird...!

Until next post,
Jasmine

t-shirt - zara
skirt - cotton on
belt - h&m
shoes - urban outfitters
bow tie bracelet - jewelmint