Pretty in Pink

(Vintage skirt + blazer, random tank, BCBG belt, Express earrings, Zara gladiator sandals)

I wish I owned more vintage pieces. I only own a few, this beautiful skirt being one of them. Digging through racks to find one-of-kinds is not a sport I'm built for. I love clothes, but the act of shopping wears me out too quickly! I'm almost exclusively an online shopper now.

No lines + no dressing rooms + better discounts + all in the convenience of your home = success!

So thankful that there are so many vintage stores online for people like me! Lately I have been purchasing through eBay + other bloggers' shops.

Any advice on good online vintage stores?

Btw, funny story: Joanna from Fierconistas featured me on her blog. Via email, I wrote to her, "Thank you for the feature! But I can't read Spanish! :)" She writes back, "It's French." LOL Sometimes I can be such an idiot. She was actually super sweet about the whole thing. Thanks again girl! That feature can be seen here.

Woo Hoo Whooga!

Woo Hoo! I can't believe I've reached 200 followers on Bloglovin' in such a short amount of time. I am so grateful that you guys think my blog is worth keeping up with! Sincerely. It means a lot! Love you guys! xx

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To further more show my gratitude, be on the lookout in the near future for Studio Swag's first giveaway. I'm pretty excited about it... :D

images: Whooga Ugg Boots

Sailor Stripes

Through school and work, I have come to notice that most architects choose sailing as a hobby. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe it's the allure of the sailboat's sleek design or the satisfaction of being in complete control at all times, even in leisure. Probably the latter. Either way, when I become a sailor, this is how I imagine my nautical attire.

(H&M sweater + linen pants, Marc Jacobs aviators, Express necklace, Topshop bangles, Michael Kors timepeice, UO flats)

I took these photos under the Woodrow Wilson bridge which connects Virginia to the National Harbor in Maryland.

The operator's wheelhouse was designed by a local architecture firm.

These are actually the only pair of flats I own! $3 - holla.

The Burj Al Arab was once the world's tallest hotel, only to be beaten out by the Rose Tower, which happens to also in Dubai. The Burj Al Arab, otherwise known as the Arab Sail, is an iconic structure to the region for it's resemblance to the sail of a ship - specifically that from a dhow, an Arabic vessel. The hotel has become a symbol for Dubai as the Eiffel Tower has for Paris. The architect Tom Wright along with engineering consultants from the firm, Atkins, designed some of the most spectacular structural feats - including the gravity-defying tennis courts to the cantilevered restaurant seen in the spine of the building from the man-made island that the entire building rests on. This seven-star hotel oozes luxury.. if I were ever to get hitched.. this has honeymoon plans written all over it! lol

images: Burj Al Arab, google images

Memory Lane

After my brother's graduation in Boston, we took a trip to NYC for Memorial Day Weekend. You may think I am one of two kids, because I only post pics of my older brother - but it is just a coincidence. I'm actually from a family of 8 kids! (I'm the 7th.) This trip was a memorial weekend in more ways than one - my father is originally from the Bronx and hasn't been back in the city since my grandfather passed away. This trip was certainly a walk down memory lane for all of us, especially him. We made sure to revisit 2 of his favorite memories as a kid: a tour trough the American Museum of Natural History + sit and eat hotdogs (or "dogs") with boiled red onions in Central Park. Of course, an opportunity to go the MoMA is not missed whenever I'm in NYC. :)

All that we're about.

TKTS Red Steps

Times Square is so incredible.

Didn't mean to cover up my mom! lol (Rachel Pally dress, Express necklace, Aldo heels)

Better look at my favorite facade in NYC.

My absolute favorite Photographer of all time - Henri Cartier-Bresson. Brilliant exhibit, a must see.

Has anyone had a chance to see the Marina Abramovic exhibit at the Moma? Pretty intense.

Great Asian Bistro in Chinatown

"Dogs" in Central Park

The Natural History Museum's Rose Center designed by James Stewart Polshek. Bad-ASS!

While watching the show at the planetarium, my mom whispers to me, "I didn't know the sun is a star. So, all the stars in the sky are suns?" Warms my heart - she is so sweet.

(H&M dress, UO sweater, Zara gladiator sandals, Longchamp bag)

Drinking martini's with family - a first.

Snazzy

The first picture my mom has ever taken. I swear. lol

On the way out to the airport. :( I'll be back.

Girl of the Blogosphere

I am completely flattered that Isabel from Walk of Fashion would choose me as Girl of the Blogosphere.

She is so sweet and her blog is lovely!

Please check out the interview I did with Ms. Isabel here.

image: walk of fashion

Bean Town

I finally had the privilege to go to Boston when the weather was nice! My impression of the city has always been depressing, gloomy and FREEZING. Mind you, I've only visited in the fall and winter where the wind chill is so paralyzing, you don't want to leave your hotel room. I would definitely encourage you guys to visit, if you haven't, in the spring or summer time where the weather is much more accommodating! Everybody is out and about, tourists and locals alike. There is so much to see and do in this city! This trip was dedicated to see my brother graduate from Harvard University. The commencement ceremony was pretty intense. A cross between Harry Potter and Hollywood - Meryl Streep was there to receive an honorary graduate degree. It was amazing and surreal. I couldn't be more proud of him! Congrats Briggie!

Quincy Market - Faneuil Square

Having a Sam Adams lager at the infamous "Cheers"

Duck tour with the fam

Sailing class for 8-10 year olds Pretty impressive.

USS Constitution - world's oldest operating naval ship, dates back to 18th century. Unreal.

HOT POT! Have you guys had this stuff?? So good!

Great advertising at a bookstore.

Boston Public Library Reading Room - favorite place in Boston.

Trinity Church by H.H. Richardson next to I.M. Pei's Hancock Tower

Cheese, Wine, and mice, compliments of L.A. Burdick.

Zakim bridge - trully impressive riding through it

Another Filipino family graduating - I swear to you, I have NO IDEA who these people are! LOL My mom makes fast friends.

Doesn't my brother look so much taller?? (He's on his tippy toes while I'm crouching down lol)

(Zara skirt, UO blazer, Anthropologie necklace, Aldo pumps)