Go With the Flow

When February rolls around, I automatically starting thinking about Valentine's Day. I'm a hopeless romantic after all. Even though that day is usually all about showing someone else how much you love them, I think this year I'm going to focus a little more love on...myself too. But that doesn't mean I can't dress a little festive with pops of red and my heart-printed top right? Today and tomorrow Rue La La is partnering with Elle magazine and having a Valentine's Day sale with different boutiques catering to different styles. Julia asked me to post a Valentine's Day inspired look. I'm definitely "Ms. Go With the Flow" since my style is almost always laid back and low-maintenance. Which boutique best defines your style? Head on over to Rue La La to find out and maybe to find that special outfit for that special night.

Until next post,
Jasmine

heart printed top - urban outfitters
red bow belt - h&m
skirt - urban outfitters
flats - gap
ring - forever 21

Monthly New's

So remember my New Year's resolution of trying at least one new thing every month? I thought it'd be fun to document it here so I can remember and so I can be held accountable for that resolution. It'd also be good to summarize and reflect at the end of each month, instead of waiting until 2013 comes around. I'll be better at actually photographing it next month.

1. I've been really obsessed with spicy tuna and spicy salmon (aka real sushi). I used to not even want to try it because the idea of eating something raw kind of disgusted me. I tried it once in high school and didn't like it, but I tried it again this month, and I'm hooked (no pun intended!).

2. Now this isn't exactly a new thing, but I've been jogging almost every morning and night. I hated running, but now I find it to be so cathartic, even if it is hard for me. I'm also toying with the idea of running a 5K race in May.

3. Yesterday I went to my first a capella concert with some friends in LA. It was so much fun and I have a deeper appreciation for a capella.

Words I want to live by:
"What you put up with you end up with."
-- The Daily Love (aka my new favorite blog)

What new things did you try this month? Do you have any suggestions for me to try in February?

Until next post,
Jasmine

Out On My Own

Whew! What a crazy week it has been already. On Monday, it was raining cats and dogs. Tuesday was such a long day because I had to take a class in the morning, go to work, and end the day with another class. But I finally got some down time this morning to take my own outfit photos before lunch. H&M has recently become my new favorite place to shop. Is it just me or have they really been stepping up their game with great basics that I can't leave the store without? For example...the dress two posts ago, this top, and two other tops I bought recently. I just love that they're versatile and...necessary for my life and my closet. I'm starting to see H&M in a whole new light. I also wanted to take the time to thank you all for sticking by me this month. I promise that I'll be a better blogger from February on. With my last application due on the 31st, this is the final stretch! I'm excited for the future and whatever it holds.

Until next post,
Jasmine

shirt - h&m
belt - forever 21
skirt - zara
loafers - aldo
bracelets - cotton on

So Yesterday

Just popping in for a quick post this weekend with a super basic, casual look that I wore yesterday. There's always something about Fridays that make me want to dress extra casually. And so here I am in a comfy, plain t-shirt and my favorite pin-striped skirt. This week was pretty dramatic so I can't wait to enjoy this weekend, but next week I have so many things to do and so many things to look forward to: I have to finish up my last application and run all the necessary errands for that; Robert's and my 5th anniversary is on Thursday; and next Saturday I'm going up to LA with a friend and Robert to an acapella concert. The weather today--cold and rainy--just makes me want to lounge around in an oversized cardigan and skinny jeans all day. That's probably what I'm going to do. My family's getting ready to go out to eat delicious food so it seems I have to get of bed now. Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

Until next post,
Jasmine

cardigan - gap
t-shirt - j crew
belt - h&m
skirt - gap
loafers - aldo
sunglasses - rayban
necklace - foreign exchange

Just a Feeling

Winter has finally hit CA. Anything lower than 60-degrees and I become the biggest wimp. But the cold hasn't stopped me from celebrating a little for finishing half of my applications on Sunday. On Monday, I went shopping with some girl friends. I got this dress and a top from H&M (I had a gift card so I don't feel so bad). Robert seems to think this dress is like an optical illusion with all the stripes, but it's really comfortable, has an exposed zipper in the back, and it has pockets. I love that it's black and white so it's a blank canvas for color accents. It's going to be one of those easy dresses to wear on random days, or when I might need to look a little nice but I don't wanna try all that hard.

I've been feeling like I'm on the top of the world, and at rock bottom lately. I've started to lose weight again since I've been jogging in the mornings. But I have one last application that will be haunting me for the rest of January, I got my first speeding ticket yesterday, and there are just some personal stuff going on too. This year is off to a crazy start. I just want January and applications to be over so I can enjoy life relatively stress-free again. Chinese New Year is coming up so maybe that'll be my true fresh start.

Until next post,
Jasmine

cardigan - gap
dress - h&m
belt - h&m
purse - madewell
loafers - aldo
ring - etsy