Classics

I've been brainwashed by those BR emails I get. "Fall Essentials". I've decided that I need a pencil skirt in my closet, it's so versatile and good for going from work to happy hour! Pencil skirts make you look slim and taller.

I went to a regular Banana Republic store today and of course the pencil skirt I liked was...$80. I decided to try my luck at other stores. Turns out H&M had a perfectly awesome skirt for $25!












Now my next target is a staple white dress shirt. I tried this one on at BR and I was so tempted to get it. I love the "boyfriend" one(very right in picture), it was loose and comfy, but dressed up and "girled-up" with some necklaces, rings, jeans, and cute flats. $59....*cries*

Riding the High (Pics!) + one

Back in LA and here to show off my loot. This open the floodgates cuz now I wanna buy expensive/ professional wear. I may still be a student, but it's an investment- I will need work clothes some day and it makes me look more mature now. Bring on the H&M, Gap, Banana Republic, etc.













Gap bag - I like that it's big enough to be an overnight bag or a book bag, I think it might fit my laptop! I couldn't believe it was just (Gap, org. $19.99 - 15% card = $16.99)

Couldn't resist this skirt-total impluse buy. I love the herringbone pattern -very autumn and East Coast (too bad I'm in LA.) I can totally see boots+skirt+white top + scarf + jacket. (Gap, org. $29.99, 15% for opening Gap card= $25.50)













White tee was simple and cheap- one of those must have basics. I'm still looking for the loose white T with a little breast pocket, but this one will do. (Gap, org. $12.99 - 40% sale - 15% new card = $6.62)

Purple cotton top is surprisingly wrinkle resistant, the collar is actually interesting it ruffled, folds up and goes around the neck loosely- ruffles are SO in this fall. (Gap, org. $29.99- 30% sale - 15% card= $17.84)

The Banana Republic Factory Outlet is awesome - like a regular BR store but everything was on sale. Sadly their petite section was sparse. Ironically I went into look for work clothes but ended up with denim. But I love this gray color and it actually fits my short legs perfectly, the material is super soft, so comfy. (BR Factory, org. $49.99- 40% sale = $29.99)







I didn't know this store exists but its like an outlet store for BCBG Max Azria! They had lots of cute stuff for sale and I can't believe I got this awesome trench-style coat and it actually came in numbered sizes so it fits so perfect! (BCBG Final Cut, org. $59.99, sale $29.00)









I haven't gotten a top for clubbing in awhile, I wear the same things over and over again, so I decided to spoil myself with this cute top that is satin-y and has overlayering colors. (BCBG Final Cut, $35.00, sale $19.00)








Love at first site when I randomly decided to wander into a Charlotte Russe, I've slowly weaned myself off of these teen trendy places, but every once in awhile you find some good stuff. This was on display with a loose purple cardigan and a black necklace and it was so fem and delicate. I totally see sitting in a cafe with a good book with this outfit. I love the ruffles on the front and the floral pattern - I can still pull it off for fall with the right accessories. (Charlotte Russe, org. $26.99- 10% student ID discount = $24.49)

Riding the High!!!

Update: those $12.99 sandals I bought a few entries ago broke :"( I know I should expect it when they were that cheap and I wore them everywhere, but I loved them!
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I am enjoying the last of summer at home in NorCal before I have to start grad school. I decided to go shopping today at the Great Mall in Milpitas and oh man did I SHOP. I let myself go crazy cuz I figure A) I need some back-to-school professional looking clothes fit for a 22 yr old grad student/intern and B) might as well before I get into the mentality of a poor grad student and I don't plan on shopping until xmas comes around. I spent a total of $184.88 (but it was a lot of stuff!)

I forgot how much I miss Autumn styles!! The cozy sweaters, the coats, the boots.....*DROOL* I barely survived a socal summer with my wardrobe that is fit for the East Coast. Unfortunately I didn't bring my camera cable with me but once I get back to socal- pics to come!!

H&M Sale Findings

I forgot to update about my H&M findings from the crazy sale a few weeks ago! I actually ended up returning a lot of stuff, cuz as cheap as it was I told myself I really didn't need another black tank top!

Little bootie shorts ;) I loved the color of these shorts, bluish-gray. It's really soft and comfy for the gym or around the apt in the summer. I actually don't have that many pairs of shorts so for $5 why not? L.O.G.G. for H&M, org $12.99 -> $5





These rings were really cute and goes with outfit. I already got two compliments. (H&M, $5.49 for 4 pk.)

A Treat for My Feet

So I was on my way to a KMart that carried this really inexpensive but AWESOME make up brand - e.l.f.- and I found out the store was gone! :( So I swung by the TJ Maxx that was nearby :)

I'm burning through the last of my temp job savings pretty fast. But I finally got a pair of casual sandals that didn't have crazy heels nor were they just cheap flip-flops. I'm so excited to be able to "dress up" my casual summer outfits. I used to like flip-flops cuz it was simple, easy, and casual- but lately I've been really despising the SoCal - beach look -ugh, it's so sloppy and TOO casual.

I love the neutral brown color, could go with anything. Simple straps but enough to keep it securely to my foot. And the little studs are a nice addition without being too bling-bling...
(Glaze from TJ Maxx, $12.99)

Purse- fetish

When it comes to purses I have two completely opposite personalities. My closet is stuffed with cutesy totes with cats and "Angry Little Girl" pictures on them, but then I also have 3 Coach bags and a wallet. My purse collection is definitely in transition. In college, on campus, perhaps I could get away with carrying tote bags for my notebooks and stuff I lug around all day. But in the last few years with job/ internship interviews I knew I definitely needed some "grown-up" handbags. My daily use bag these days is a brown "bowling" shoulder bag from H&M.

It's only been in the last year maybe I relinquished my canvas and gold screen tote from Aeropastle with butterflies on it. >.< I still keep some totes that were gifts, cuz I can't bear to part with them as gym/overnight bags. Even Coach is not good enough anymore- since I see little Tweens carrying them :( I dream of owning Gucci or LV or Burberry. *sigh* maybe someday....when I have a real job.

On the other hand I really love the trendy no-name fobby bags, they have such variety and they are cheap so you can buy a lot without breaking the wallet.




i love all the pockets and details, yet its simple with no pattern.







i'm in love! this love those purses with the extra shoulder strap just hanging there, I dunno why, guess cuz I first started seeing that in HK.









This is my favorite bag style/ shape, but I don't like the patent glossy material, makes it look cheap and fake =/










If you like these, go window shopping on yesstyle.com

H & M Sale

OMG.... H& M sale! Seemed like the majority of the store was for the racks and racks of sale stuff. Go GO GO!! $3, $5, $10, $15, $20 tons of stuff.

My laptop is being fixed so updates of my H& M finds later!