"Ohana" means family!

My little cousin used to repeat this line all the time, after watching Disney's Lilo and Stitch. I remember when he and I were little, (I'm 4 years older) he followed me around everywhere. Now that he's all grown up and joined to the marines, I don't get to see him as often. :( He drove up to LA from San Diego to meet me for a day while I was visiting. How sweet of him!

Little cousin Jay and me. We totally don't look related at all, but we're really first cousins (mom's side). I guess there's a little resemblance in the way we act. Haha. We both love to sing and dance and act stupid (a lot of times in public).

We went to Urth Caffé for lunch, where a friend had taken me last time I was in town. It's a cute little place and I really love it! Jay bought me and my other LA cousin (I have like 50 real first cousins) lunch. Yum!

They have these green tea drinks there, that are so good! Jay likes the smoothie one, I prefer iced. So refreshing! After lunch... shopping on Robertson (freakin' obsessed with LF Store), Galleria, then dinner at Road to Seoul. We did damage... everywhere we went.

Forever 21 white blouse and light washed denim, 2 belts intertwined- Target studded skinny belt and Nordstrom B.P. dept. cognac leather belt, vintage Italian leather bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs wishbone necklace, Cynthia Vincent for Target wedge, Rayban aviator sunnies.

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[little] black dress

Going out in San Francisco is cold! Good thing I brought this 3/4 sleeve lace overlay dress with me for a night out! It didn't keep me super warm, but any extra layer over a tiny skin tight little black dress helps! We dined at a very interesting restaurant called Asia SF. They have very hot used-to-be-men serving you. They're voluptuous and just... hot. The food is just okay but the atmosphere and the shows they put on are worth it to go once for the experience. Plus, anywhere you go with 9 girls in your party is a blast!

Kimchi Blue black lace overlay dress (Urban Outfitters), Forever 21 inside tube slip and necklace, bracelet from random shop in LA Fashion District, Guess pumps, Louis Vuitton clutch.

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Lace

I attended a really cute wedding this past weekend here in Dallas. I don't know where all my clothes go after I shop, because I always feel like I have nothing to wear. Luckily, a couple weeks ago, I picked this dress up off the clearance rack at Nordstrom Rack, not remembering that I had a wedding coming up. I wasn't sure how I felt about it... I didn't even try it on. All I knew was that it was Diane von Furstenburg, on the clearance rack, and that I liked the lace detail on the shoulders. It was marked down, and then plus an additional 75% off the last marked price, so why not? I knew I could put it to use at least once sometime in the future... and I did!

I always feel a little vain taking photos of myself (alone) in the mirror, but I was at home alone and really didn't want to bring my rather large camera out to the wedding... It surprisingly fit snug into my lambskin Banana Republic clutch, but the lens was bulging out... a little embarrassing, I'd say. Plus, I'm already way behind with photo-uploading from previous trips and events so it was sort of a relief leaving it at home for once. One less thing to worry about!

Diane von Furstenburg dress, paired with Banana Republic lambskin clutch and Guess nude pumps.

No jewelry because I wanted the lace to stand out.

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Vamos a Cozumel!

Some friends and I went on a cruise recently to Cozumel, Mexico. The only city I'd been to in Mexico was Puerto Vallarta, but Cozumel is WAY better, imo. And when I say "some friends," I mean like 40 people or more, a combination of my friends, friends' friends, etc. It was a little crazy but so much fun! I have SO many pics from the cruise but to make it easier, I'll focus on actual Cozumel photos.

Clear blue skies and water, qué perfecto!

Look how white the sand is!
(And us!)

And of course... when do we NOT do jumping pictures? I think I can jump higher in Mexico, no? Check this one out from PVR '09! Skillz.

Ran into this one while duty free shopping! 2 bottles of Crown Royal for $32? Yes, please!

Also stopped by "Tres Amigos" restaurant for a snack. Yummmmm

AND..... BEST BEST BEST part of the trip! Everyone, meet Louis (like Louis Vuitton, hehe so meant to be). Isn't he sweet??? I want him as a pet. :(

Victoria's Secret bandeau bikini top, Target high waisted bottoms, Forever 21 high waisted black shorts, Urban Outfitters sunglasses and straw boater hat, F21 sheer white button down, Reef flip flops

More pics coming soon!

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True Colors

H&M 3/4 sleeve top from Hong Kong, Forever 21 polka-dot shorts, gifted Steve Madden Chryslis wedges, Michael Kors ceramic Runway watch, Longchamp Le Pliage tote purchased in Barcelona

Downtown Houston, TX

***UPDATE!! The SM wedges I'm wearing in these photos are now on SALE for $29.99 at Dillard's! Click HERE to purchase!***

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A girl can dream...

11 accessories because it's May 11.
(Not really, but it just worked out.)

1. Oversized Mulberry 'Alexa' in Oak Soft Buffalo- $1,450
2. Chanel camera bag- vintage
3. ASOS straw boater hat- $26.90
4. Chanel jumbo flap in black caviar w/ gold hardware- $3,500 as of Oct. 2010
5. DV Dolce Vita 'Pali' wedge sandal- $89
6. Longchamp Le Pliage backpack purse- $118
7. Louis Vuitton 'Joey' wallet in Damier Azur- $705
8. Christian Louboutin 'Very Prive' 120 MM nude pump- $795
9. Urban Outfitters Cooperative Camera bag- $24
10. Norma Kamali square cat-eye sunglasses- $250
11. Dolce Vita 'Eclisse' Buckle bootie- $115

Ahhhh, I want ALL these things! I've already accepted that I can't have them all but I'll probably try to add some of these to my personal collection sometime... Probably starting with the least expensive item: the camera bag from Urban. The thing I want most (and for the longest time) on this list is the Chanel jumbo flap... all my friends know this. I've told myself repeatedly that I will buy myself one either when I return to Paris again (because it's supposedly significantly cheaper there) or as a 25th birthday present to myself, whichever I feel like.

Ok, enough talk of the accessories I can't afford! I'm going to shop for more economically priced items now! With all the vacations coming up, I'll need to cut back somewhere!

Upcoming events:

Friend's graduation in Houston
5-day cruise to Cozumel, Mexico
All girls trip to San Francisco and LA

Looks like I've got a busy month ahead! Need to prepare ASAP!
xoxo

Girls Day Out

Girls Day Out

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Dallas Arboretum

Great place for photos! Too bad we just barely missed the April blooms, where they have all the pretty flowers in bloom. =/

Anyway, enjoy!


I've accepted that I'm just not good at "acting natural."



This is the best jumping picture like.. ever in history that 7 girls can do, right? It deserved a letterbox.

American Eagle sundress (haven't been to this store in years!), Nordstrom necklace, Cynthia Vincent for Target wedge, Louis Vuitton Eva crossbody, borrowed F21 sunglasses