Let's talk shoes.

My latest obsession is over shoes. Autumn in Texas is really like summer everywhere else. With the weather being much cooler this summer than it has been in years, I expect the summer will last well into autumn. It's such a shame too, because I love autumn weather! It's really beautiful for a brief period of time when temperatures are cool, the breeze brushes gently against the aging trees, and the leaves change colors. This only lasts about month, though, before we start fighting the frost bite and sleet.

That was so way off subject. Back to my shoe fetish... So I've been looking around for good fall shoe trends. .. Thats how I got off subject. I really do like to pay attention to what the latest buzz is all about, and I often give into the latest fads, but most of the time, I stick with the good old-fashioned classics so that I can buy one great item and really get my money's worth year after year. I usually look for pieces from last season that can easily transition into the next season, or even all year-round. The best part is, they're on sale by the time the new season starts!

Starting from the top left:

1) Nude pumps are a must. I've always liked to have a pair of nude colored pumps/heels at hand. I had a pair in high school that I wore all of the time, but I've moved around so many times since then, I have no idea where they went. Luckily, I found these Michael Kors pumps on sale at Neimans.

2) Booties are the latest trend. These are Michael Kors also. They're pretty classic and versatile. Besides the fact that they are extremely easy to wear with just about anything, I didn't really find anything extraordinary about them. The real trend is with lace-up booties.

3) These are great. They're on clearance at Steve Madden. The color is extremely suitable for fall. They are super cheap too!



I have pretty flat feet, so I can't wear heels all day, every day. Comfy flats are a definite necessity in my life.

1) These mary-jane strap flats are from Chloe. Just because its autumn, it doesn't mean you can't add a little flare to your wardrobe. I usually like to keep the bling and bright colors to a minimum in autumn, but there are definitely ways to keep it subtle and tasteful.

2) These flats are from Lanvin. They're satin. I'm loving satin shoes right now. I think it might have something to do with the red satin heels that Reese Witherspoon wore with her yellow strapless dress. Just FYI, I idolize Reese Witherspoon's wardrobe. If there were any celebrity I would say depicts my style the best, it would be her. Okay, off subject again... Lanvins are also supposed to be really comfy too, so these are just great for everyday.


We'll talk special occasion and winter shoes later.

Talk about irony...

I left Medical Technology in the pursuit of a career in fashion retail. I get a job at one of the best fashion retailers in the nation and what do you think sets a road-block right in the middle of my way??? My DRUG SCREEN! HA! HI-LAR-I-OUS! I'm laughing inside--really, I am.

My managers urged me to get it done ASAP, so I went there right after my interview. The clinic LOST my specimen, so I had to go submit another one on Saturday and the result hasn't been sent to HR yet. Now I can't start training until I get back from California! GREAT! just... great. I was really hoping to have my discount so I could use it at Cusp!

New endeavors.

I got a job! I can't believe it. It's actually happening. I am actually living my life for myself for a change! I am super-uber-duber excited about starting on Monday even though it has absolutely no relevance to my degree and experience. I start at the bottom of the line [sales], but ultimately, I want to become a buyer for Neiman Marcus. Yay for me! So many things I want to buy... :-D

Back in the game.

I've been a bit off course this past week, but I promise, I think that I'm much better now. I didn't realize how much catching up I had to do after only missing one week of reading fashion, beauty, and celeb gossip blogs!

So, I've recently made the decision to leave my science career behind me and pursue something completely different--something I've been dreaming of since I started college--FASHION! No, not design. I'll leave that to my sister. I LOVE to shop, and lately, I haven't been able to put my mind on anything but, so I decided to pursue fashion merchandising and buying! This was by-no-means a spontaneous decision. I've spent long hours of being miserable in my lab coat and reading my healthcare books and dreaming of what I will wear tomorrow under my lab coat. Wish me luck!

For those of you who are broke with an addiction to shopping like me, here are a few pretty things I've found at exceptional prices. I still can't afford it, but I hope everyone else can find them useful!


So one color I've always been fond of was turquoise. The color is bright, but still feminine. It goes well with a lot of other colors even though itself is so outstanding. Modish found this really great pair of turqoise drop leaf earrings from Miss Misa. I just love the simplicity of the drop earing and the rustic detail to the leaf makes it look delicate and antique. It's only $24! I'm not usually an earring-wearer, but I can imagine this pair of earrings going with many pieces in my closet.









Next, I've been eye-ing these blue bangles from Target for a very long time. They're only $9, but I am currently unemployed, so $9 for an accessory is a bit steep for me at the moment. They're simple, light-weight, and bold.







Now these peeptoes are from PAYLESS! can't you believe it? Payless is really impressing me lately. They're really trying and its beginning to show. These are faux croc-skin peep-toes for $19.99.

Where, oh where...

On my way home from work today, I recieved great news from my former college roommate.

You see, exactly three weeks ago today, a small black puppy wandered up to my front door and scampered right through as soon as I cracked the door open. She was tiny, precious and hungry. I didn't have any dog food, so we had to just feed her human food. I took her to get vaccinated, fed her, played with her when I had time, and named her Phoebe. My mom wouldn't let her inside the house, so I had no choice but to leave her outside in a small sitting area my dad built. I wanted to keep her so much, but knew I couldn't provide her with the best home. So my friend suggested I surrendered her to the SPCA where she could find a real home with people who would care for her properly and love her for years to come. This brings us back to the good news...

My friend called me to let me know that she was able to save a kennel for Phoebe at the SPCA and that we could bring her in tomorrow! I was exstatic! Since she volunteers there everyday, I wouldn't worry about Phoebe being neglected or mistreated. But when I got home to tell Phoebe the great news, she was nowhere to be found. She typically runs out the fence to take care of doggy business and comes back to eat, sleep, and play, but today she didn't come back.

On my drive home, I contemplating dedicating an entry to her. I wanted to introduce you to her and share the good news to everyone. However, sadly, there is no good news today. I hope Phoebe comes back.

The Lady Bird

For those of you who were trapped in a hole for the last week or so, Texas and the US recently mourned the death of former First Lady, Claudia Taylor Johnson--better known as Lady Bird Johnson. Unfortunately, I was born several years after their time in the White House and never learned of what significant contributions they had in office, except that LBJ was scorned by many and blamed for the Vietnam War. I am much too ignorant of these matters to have an opinion of my own, but I have developed a great fondness for them both. If Mrs. Johnson had never passed away, I wonder if anyone had mentioned any of her contributions to environmental conservation.

I can honestly attribute my fondness for flowers to Mrs. Johnson. Anyone who knows me knows that I love flowers and plants with a great passion [even though I may not have the greenest thumb]. This was due in large part to all of the beautiful flowers I'd see along the highways between family road trips to visit relatives. When I was a child--and up until last week--I'd look out the window of my car and catch every glimpse of every flower I zoomed past. I'd ask my parents to pull over so that I can pick some to bring home with me [but, of course, we never did]. I always wonder how they got there. Who put them there? Why were they there? Growing up, I never learned of the Lady Bird Act, and being so young and naive, I just assumed that they were there to begin with and the road workers just tried to build the highways around the flowers. Then as I grew older and wiser, I figured, someone must have put them there or that the wind brought them there and they just spread like weeds. Up until last Wednesday, I believed this to be true. Now, I know that First Lady Johnson pushed to have this act passed and worked hard to conserve the natural beauty of Texas Land, and consequently the nation followed.

I am scrutinized by my friends and family because they think that I waste my money buying flowers. Many people think this because flowers wilt fast and you can only enjoy them for very short period of time, but I feel that [real] flowers and plants really change the mood of a room and its inhabitants. A small arrangement can have the ability to brighten up a room, turn a bad day around, or even make people more likeable--and anything that can do that so easily is well worth your money and time. I say time because I like to invest as much time as it takes to find the perfect flowers to make a beautiful bouquet. And my selections always depend on the person I am buying them for or my mood.

If something like this can have such great powers over a room or even a person's attitude and personality, think of what an impact it can have if it were spread across the land to grow and brighten everyone's day. I've always felt this way and apparently, so did Lady Bird.

New obsessions.

Every few months, I develop a new obsession--a color, an article of clothing, a type of accessory--and I just can't shake it until I find the perfect item. This month's new obsession... drumroll please... big leather handbags. I used to think they were ridiculous because I would lose anything I dropped into one. But today, I come to you with a refined interest in the perfect casual leather handbag that lasts all seasons. I've found some pretty good prospects thanks to my rigorous search over the world wide web. Allow me to demonstrate:

Exhibit 1: Miu Miu Quilted Leather Hobo
Its casual, sophisticated and unique. It looks great in just about any color. The leather is carefully quilted and the gold detail adds a bit of bling to color. I just love it! For a mere $1,445, I can be a proud owner of this fabulous Miu Miu handbag. Although I do recall seeing a pretty good knock off of this very bag at Urban Outfitters for a tiny fraction of the price. But who are we kidding?? How can any knock off give us the same satisfaction of having the real thing?


Exhibit #2: Another Miu Miu handbag, but this time, its compact, light, and versatile--its the Nappa. The overlapping face and skinny strap is totally retro. This beauty will only set you back $1,385.


Needless to say, I love Miu Miu handbags and wish I had a few grand to spare. I must seem so dull to be picking such understated colors. Subtle colors complement louder ones. So you can wear this bag with a bright red shoe or sweater and not look like you're craving attention.

I won't blabber on about my next picks. You get the idea. The black bag is the Jimmy Choo Skinny Hobo and the red is a Valentino Histoire Patent Leather bag. There are also some great Chloe bags I absolutely love, but I can't seem to find a downloadable pictures, so I'll post it at a later time.





Until next time...




peace, love, and fashion!

A cardboard box and a friend.

Thats all I needed when I was a four. My cousin and I pushed each other up and down the 10ft. long hallway at our fabulous, antiqued, connected duplex home in a big cardboard box for hours until we were both out of breath. Time was never an issue. We never had to rush anywhere or do anything of relative importance because the most important thing to us was that box and whose turn it was to sit in it. It wasn't always a box. Sometimes it was a laundry basket or my brother's skateboard or even a beach towel. We got pretty creative after a while. It didn't take much to make us smile.

Right now, I'm at my desk sipping tea out of my big white mug. This is my first blog entry. I should be studying for my clinical chemistry exam tomorrow, but instead, I've invested 3hrs of my time in creating, designing and writing in this blog. Was it worth it? Ask me again tomorrow after I've taken the exam.