THREADS & THINKING

My entry for the Worldwide Wardrobe Contest:

Jacket: Rings and Tings, 68

Jeans: Own the Runway, 35

Boots: Ebay, 22

Tee: Weekday, 15

Bag: Steve Madden, 28

Rings: Asos, 10

Total: 218

Shopping in London: The most important thing when shopping is being comfortable so these stretchy high-waisted pants and oversized tee are perfect. The boots are easy to slip on and off and the jacket will keep you warm in the unpredictable London weather. To top it all off, the bright yellow bag adds some fun and much needed sunshine to the whole look. I've never been to London, and it is very high up on my list of places to go. The street style there is impeccable and since I only know English it would be an easy transition :)

Trousers: Prêt a Beaute, 62

Heels: Zara, 50

Crop Top: Jane Norman, 12

Necklace: Modcloth, 40

Rings: Asos, 9

Total:173

Party by the Moon in Thailand: Compared to the typical dress to go to a party in, I thought these trousers were perfect. They're so much fun for a tropical climate and keep your legs covered in the cooler night. Paired with the white crop-top the perfect amount of skin and that fresh tan peeks through. The shoes and Necklace bring the whole look together with their fun colors. Thailand has been number one on my places to travel to for at least 3 years now. South East Asia is one of my favorite topics to learn about. The culture, the land, the religions, everything about it is just so interesting! When I get enough money I will definitely be signing up to volunteer abroad in Thailand. I already know it will be a life changing experience. 

Due to the fact that I've restrained myself from spending any money (the least amount possible) until I start my job I've decided to make a list of the things I really want. Hopefully this will help me to restrain myself from buying anything that isn't these things. Just thought I'd share with you all.

First off are the shoes. My number one right now are a new pair of black sandals. I've had mine for four or five years now and they're beat up and I think slightly out of style. These steve madden ones would be ideal but I have yet to find them discounted anywhere. I found a pair at Kohl's that were perfect and really well priced but of course there were none in my size at the two Kohl's I went to. I hate having 9.5/10 size feet. 

Next up are some black high-tops. In elementary and middle school I lived in high-top converse. That is what I was known for and I even had myself a pair of neon orange ones. I do still have a pair of black ones but they are completely torn on one side and have drawings on the toes. I would love to rock some with denim shorts or a girly dress. A pair of black vans would give me the same effect but I would prefer the converse. 

Studded loafers are something I saw when they first came out in Topshop and I really liked them. I never really wanted them until about a month ago when I saw them in the stores I shop in. Forever 21 has them on their website but unfortunately the Forever 21 I go to never has a good selection of shoes and my foot sizing is too weird so I can't buy online.

 My most recent desire is a pair of black ankle boots. I've never really been a fan of chelsea boots but I saw a pair in Target the other day and I decided I would love to have a pair. But I'm not too sure how they would look on my feet so I'll have to try them on and find out.

 Finally, a pair of simple black flats. I've been looking for a pair of plain jane matte black flats but have had absolutely no luck in finding any. All the ones I see have little bows on the toes, have glitter all over, or are extremely uncomfortable. I find them to be the absolutely perfect shoe to wear with a pair of cuffed black jeans to give the outfit a touch of femininity.

I think I love black shoes. Until my next post, Elyse.

On June 2, 2012 I went to my Senior Ball, or prom. My sister did my makeup and I did my hair. Senior ball was held at The Academy of Sciences in SF and it was really cool to walk around and look at all of the exhibits. That was probably my favorite part. I don't have a very good picture of my make-up but I have a very slightly winged black liner, subtle fake lashes, and red-orange lipstick. Here are just a few pictures from the night:

Me and my date!

Me and my best friend Michelle.

One of my best friends and his girlfriend.

This is my sign language family. Love them to death.

My friend Alex. (best make-up close up I have)

Dress: Topshop, $76

Necklace: H&M, $13

Shoes: DSW, $35

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick: Sephora, $32 (sister's)