Archive for December 2011

I actually wrote up a post with advice on how to keep your New Year's Resolutions but seeing as how I'm awful at keeping mine, it felt a bit hypocritical. In case you came here looking for advice, here's a great post on that topic. 

So here's the list I've put together; I hope you all can hold me accountable to it!

1. Graduate from University!

2. Find a job in New York

3. Regain fluency in Arabic

4. Start doing DIYs

5. Budget for and purchase a Nikon D7000

6. Purge closet and don't feel bad!

7. Get a separate place (to live)

8. Drink more water

9. More surprises for friends/family

10. Create and follow a yoga schedule
11. Buy more basics and investment pieces (no impulse buys!)

Because I'm totally indecisive, there may be many more additions to this list. But, this is the core of it. I think I'd be really happy if I accomplish more than half of these things. The hardest one might be the yoga schedule. I'm bad at maintaining a good workout routine. Last summer I worked out every day and come Fall/Winter that all went out the window. But, incredibly, I haven't really gained that much weight; I guess it's all that running around I do on campus.
(Oh and the crazy dancing I do when no one's around)

Anyway, I'm totally rambling. If any of you have any resolutions you want to share, feel free to leave them below. I'd love to hear them! That's what makes the blogosphere so swell! Love to you all!!

Yasmeen

2011 IS OVER. It's incredible to think how different things are now. I'm just a few months away from graduating and being a real person. I got my own place this summer which was an interesting first; lots of lessons learned there. And this blog has grown so much. I'm really grateful to have all my trusty followers. I can't wait to see where this little corner of the interwebz takes me. Hopefully to infinity and beyond. (CoughToyStoryCough)

I threw together some highlights from this year; of course this includes a lot of the stuff you normally wouldn't see on the blog, like me being a creepy weirdo, outtakes of outfits shoots etc. Enjoy! 

The new year is almost here and I still haven't decided on my resolutions. Lately, I've just been cooking, writing, and watching swell movies. Yesterday I finally got around to seeing Coco Before Chanel, which I loved! Audrey Tautou is so sweet, even when she's being feisty. I definitely recommend it.

While I decide on which resolutions I'm brave enough to take on, can you all do me a ginormous(aurus) favor? I entered this contest to be featured in Joie's Spring Campaign and I need votes, comments, favorites etc. 

I would really appreciate it and I'd send you lots of cute notes since I have nothing else to bribe you with! I've never really won anything major like this so it would be a nice change. That's about it. I hope you like this outfit.
If you do, click to vote, favorite, and comment! Thank you!!

(Coffee House Trench Coat ~ Buy Here, Jack BB Dakota Dress ~ Buy Here)

Make sure to let me know if you comment or vote so I can send you invisible kisses and stuff. Also, the reader that guessed where Panda Steve is from is attentive (and correct!!)

Yasmeen

THE COLD WEATHER here won't be allowing anymore scanty outfits so I'll be staring at these photos until Spring. Of course I had to throw on all my new finds from Romwe in one outfit. I don't know how I feel about this jumper though. I really, really liked it at first but the more I wear it the more I feel it's more suited to a different body type. What do you guys think? I'm on the fence about this...like most things.

In other news, I'm on break! Which is the driving force behind this new layout. I actually spent around 5 hours making all the graphics and rearranging stuff. I really like the result and hopefully you all do too!! (If not, we can't be friends) ♥

(Romwe Asymmetrical Jumper + Stockings + Rings, F21 Tights, Fergie Pumps)

Yasmeen

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I'll be spending the day playing DS and drinking tea; I can't guarantee any productivity!

(Marni Wedges, Gucci Brogues, Skovgaard Heels)

Hope your holidays are as dreamy and magical as I imagine them to be. Didn't feel like typing much today so I did this doodle for the blog; do you like my frilly, girly rendition of myself? :P Totally unrealistic, of course.

Yasmeen

It's taken me forever to compile all the new things from these past few months; I actually don't think I got everything photographed but these are the things I remembered. Just so you know, I'm still a broke college student; a lot of these I purchased with vouchers I won or received as gifts. Only a few were paid for by yours truly.

After falling in love with the cage dress from this post, I was ecstatic to find this one! This Jack BB Dakota Dress is perfect; I'm obsessed with the back. I was wearing it all last night without anywhere to go! If only it wasn't winter... (Purchased from PLNDR.com)

And, finally, wearing my new Anjolee Earrings here with Steve!

And now for some thoughts for you bloggers: Try to relax! Enjoy the holidays and don't try to document every second! Watching Louis CK's new special helped me realize we're always so busy "documenting" our oh-so amazing lives, we often forget to just live. So, if you can, for me, just live and enjoy this season.

There's plenty of other time to obsess over the latest shoes, designers, bloggers etc. Happy Holidays!

Yasmeen

Currently using one of the seashells I picked up at the shore to hold rings and trinkets.

Any other seashell DIYs you ladies know of? I did a search but all the results that come up are too hard (read: time consuming) for me to do. I am, after all, a busy, bustling, bumble bee...or something like that. 

We visited the beach yesterday. Mid-December weather is pretty awful but, at the same time, it's what makes the ocean so alarmingly bare; I don't like going in the summer so this is the best time of year. 

Anyway, these pictures are right before (and after) we were attacked by a flock of seagulls. I love seagulls but those things are nuts! They all took off and once and totally freaked Mo out. It was so funny. He's such a calm, collected guy and all of a sudden he was ducking and yelling, "I told you!!"

Anyway, the only update I have for you guys are 1. I'm almost done with school! Only one more semester now and I'll be a real person, kinda and 2. I'll be re-opening the shop! I have so much stuff that I keep saying I'll donate/sell etc. and figured my readers would probably appreciate it. Why not share?

That will be some time in January. 

(AE Jeans, Bamboo Riding Boots, F21 Jacket, F21 Floral Pullover ~ All Old)

Anyone know any neat DIYs to do with these sea shells? I was thinking of painting and hanging them.


Yasmeen

I was recently sent these beautiful earrings by Anjolee and I can't believe how stunning they look in person. I don't spend much money on jewelry so this will be a nice addition to the small family. I especially love the color. 

These exact earrings have garnet gemstones (3.7 mm) and 10k yellow gold.

Anjolee also carries a variety of diamond earrings, diamond hoop earrings, and stud earrings! There's a myriad of options and you can even customize some pieces by changing the gemstone or size. Definitely the perfect gift with the holidays right around the corner; make sure you guys check them out!

I get the feeling people find my stuffed animal collection oddly endearing more often than not. And I seriously appreciate not being penalized for it in any way. You'd think a 21 year old would get more heat for being stuck in her childhood years. But, no, everyone that's ever known about these little guys has been pretty open-minded or minded their own business. 

It's a good thing too; they sort of serve as my miniature advice-giving, movie-watching, mind-reading bundles of love. I can't say for sure I'll ever be able to out grow them but, for now, it hasn't been a problem. 

(Erika Collection Blouse, Romwe Tights)

I also really like my hair in these photos ~ I'm finally getting proficient in using the HANAair Hair Dryer that Misikko sent me (Thank you again!)  and the results have been ridiculous. It stays so soft no matter what kind of weather the east coast throws at us! I'm ready for the freeze. 

Sometimes I feel like I have the personality of a 90 year old man. I don't know much about how they think but I definitely can't be a 21 year old girl. I've never had any desire to horde diamonds or pink underthings; if so, only to annoy people. Often the things I'm drawn to are obnoxious (and, ergo, make me laugh) or are designed for little boys/elves/jackals. 

I found this supremely masculine trench coat at a thrift store in Princeton.
It was on a rack upstairs and I felt so lucky when I tried it on.

(Thrifted Trench Coat, Target Scarf ~ Last Seen Here, F21 Tights)

Yasmeen