tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22105151624104400332024-02-07T20:52:52.858-05:00Fitting innmeans of fitting in, in this world, this industry, this life.ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-55511983610148795002011-10-31T12:32:00.003-04:002011-10-31T16:52:59.819-04:00FOOD HUNTING<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">this weekend i went to my favorite malaysian food restaurant of all time, located at the borders of chinatown and little italy in manhattan called <b>Nyonya</b>. the food here is so authentic and mouth-wateringly tasty. the above is a thin crepe-like bread that you rip off and dip into the spicy curry sauce. if you're ever in the area, make sure to stop by and order <i>roti canai, kang kung belacan, and char kuey teow</i>. the people sitting next to us ordered the exact same meal as we did, which is always a good idea if you really don't know what to order.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">also, couple years ago, i came back to the city to go to my beloved restaurant only to find that it was closed! i panicked, immediately wondering how in the world this restaurant could close down. but then, i looked across the street, and found that it had just moved to a larger locations :) that's just how good they are. the atmosphere of the place is also very contemporary and chic. ohh, and the desserts are always good too!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">definitely, a nice break to a tropical culture from the recent prematurely frigid weather in new york. </span>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-9837572109579523742011-10-27T00:11:00.000-04:002011-10-27T15:57:37.380-04:00QUOTE ME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">so, it's not the new year yet, but who says you can't start a little early? end of the year resolutions are good to try, since most of the time i fail to keep up with my new year's resolutions anyway. if you have the motivation, why not start now? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">on the list of things to improve upon:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1.</b> <b><i>less facebook, more blogging </i></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2</b><i><b>. get a new haircut</b></i> - i've had the same hair for far too long now, and change is <i>good</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>3.</b> <b><i>spend time doing things i actually love</i></b> - ie: writing and yoga {i didn't buy a yoga mat for nothing!}</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4.</b> <b><i>read more books</i></b> - i spend too much time caught up in my own thoughts, it would be nice to have some healthy distractions </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>5.</b> <b><i>spend less money on materialistic things, more money on things that matter</i></b> {which will be hard while going to a fashion school and being surrounded by essentially, walking and talking mannequins, aka students, from the likes of burberry, marc jacobs, michael kors, etc. not to mention a pair of heeled ankle booties i've been on the lookout for, below}</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;">photo credit: "Happy New Year" - <a href="http://kimsthoughts.typepad.com/kims_thoughts/2010/12/index.html">Kim Grabovsky</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">first update: i attended my first fashion show in early september! i'm interning now for the French denim line, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Marithé + François Girbaud, and the brand presented their spring/summer 2012 collection during NY Fashion Week. Girbaud is relaunching in the US after being away for about a decade, so some of you may or may not have heard of it as is was a very popular denim brand in the '80s and '90s. all in all it's still pretty exciting stuff. it's a great introduction for me into the fast-paced environment of the industry, and being around mainly male models for the day didn't hurt either... </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">i believe that you always return to things or people that you love. it's just inevitable. your mind only has the capability to take you so far, but where your heart leads you, that's where you're meant to be.</span>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-67089071939173411932011-08-03T13:03:00.000-04:002011-08-03T13:03:59.553-04:00SAVAGE BEAUTY<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a few weeks ago, i attended the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. i waited about an hour and a half just to enter the exhibit, but it was definitely time well-spent. the displays were all hauntingly beautiful. McQueen was truly an artist whose subject was dressing the female body. in fact, one of my favorite designs at the exhibit was this dress: </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">if you watch the </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reK0A1XIjKA" style="color: #990000;">video</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">, his model comes out in a clean white dress, only to be spun around and around and spray painted by robots. his own designs were canvases themselves, waiting to be released to the world.</span></span>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-5989664787829306182011-08-03T12:35:00.002-04:002011-08-03T13:04:16.463-04:00HOME SWEET HOME?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">returning from vacation always leaves you with withdrawal symptoms. why is it that so many aspects of life seem to leave you with drug-like after effects? vacations, love, school even? just proves that you don't even need drugs to feel these kinds of things...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">anyway, some of you asked for pictures of maui, which i will gladly share :) it was beautiful, but now it's time to head back to reality. sad. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">maui weather for 7/23 to 7/31: sunny and beautiful in the mid to high 80s - a nice departure from the heat wave on the east coast! alohaa <3</span>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-21816382523583735772011-07-18T22:54:00.004-04:002011-07-18T22:58:03.131-04:00RIGHT NOW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">for those lazy summer days when my toes aren't looking their best, these shoes are a great solution to hide their ugliness while still wearing heat friendly shoes. the ASOS MEX leather flats are also reminiscent of a pair of sandals i had as a child, which i truly miss. these are some classic pieces that won't go out of style and go with nearly any outfit {aside from the blue}. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">clockwise from top-left: BC Footwear Shipwreck - $60, Sigerson Morrison Birdcage Wedges - $385, ASOS MEX leather flats - $35, Sam Edelman Ireton Pointed Toe Flats - $112 </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"Michelle Obama’s impact on fashion extends far beyond the 'made in America' label stitched into her dress. The optimism, glamour and accessibility that she communicates through her style of dressing transcends cultural borders and economic boundaries. Yes, she is sometimes an ambassador for American designers, but more important, she is an ambassador for the self-possession that defines American style."</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the first lady wearing non-american designed gown by Alexander McQueen with Chinese president Hu Jin Tao</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">english sampler - the sandwich on the left was my favorite. i think it's called the "coronation sandwich" or something like that...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dessert - swedish pancake (on left, which is very much like a crepe) with a scone and various spreads</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">sorry for the short hiatus, i've been busy moving back home from school and dealing with all other factors of life. anywho, because i'm kind of lazy, i'll give you a shortened version of how to make these really simple dishes!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>pasta</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>ingredients</u>:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 box spaghetti</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 can italian diced tomatoes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 tablespoons olive oil</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 head broccoli, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 large onion, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">oregano</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">dried red pepper flakes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">salt & pepper</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">while cooking pasta, cook onions, garlic, and broccoli on medium heat with olive oil. season slightly. once pasta is ready, mix in with vegetables while adding more olive oil. season again to taste. add dried red pepper flakes for an extra kick :)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>onion rings</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">we followed a very similar recipe to </span><a href="http://www.lanascooking.com/2011/03/22/baked-panko-onion-rings/" style="color: #990000;">this one</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">, only ours was sans milk. i'm not sure how much of a difference it makes, but ours turned out a little dry, so maybe some milk wouldn't hurt. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-91372856116916215002011-07-07T15:06:00.005-04:002011-07-12T11:59:39.132-04:00THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">this month's Paris Haute Couture autumn/winter 2011 collections have a lot to show for themselves, which, i suppose is expected from something that is haute couture. but, just as the resort 2012 collections both soared and failed, haute couture isn't much different. take a look below: </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>the good</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Elie Saab</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/07/06/t-magazine/06jol-eliesaab/06jol-eliesaab-tmagArticle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/07/06/t-magazine/06jol-eliesaab/06jol-eliesaab-tmagArticle.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">this dress, and the ones behind it, are absolutely stunning. i would wear them in a heartbeat. <a href="http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/06/just-one-look-elie-saab/#preview">Elie Saab</a> makes no mistakes when it comes to haute couture. my heart nearly yearns for these gowns!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>the bad</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Christian Dior</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ris.fashion.telegraph.co.uk/RichImageService.svc/imagecontent/1/TMG8616191/p/9-getty_1937551a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ris.fashion.telegraph.co.uk/RichImageService.svc/imagecontent/1/TMG8616191/p/9-getty_1937551a.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">even the model doesn't look very happy. with haute couture, i think art, sophistication, and luxury - this dress however, makes me think of a 5-year old's costume gone wrong. the gown is completely unflattering to her body and she has what looks like fans growing out of the skirt. and that... hat? hairpiece? don't even get me started...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>the ugly</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Christian Dior</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ris.fashion.telegraph.co.uk/RichImageService.svc/imagecontent/1/TMG8616191/p/10-getty_1937570a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ris.fashion.telegraph.co.uk/RichImageService.svc/imagecontent/1/TMG8616191/p/10-getty_1937570a.jpg" width="389" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">this is what i don't understand about fashion. the model looks like a train wreck with that hair and make-up. there is absolutely nothing attractive, to me, about this look. not only that, but i thought that a collection is supposed to be cohesive, telling one story... but Dior's collection is all over the place with random shapes, sizes, and colors. their pieces seem to come from completely different time periods. see for yourself</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> <a href="http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/galleries/TMG8616191/Paris-Haute-Couture-Christian-Dior-autumnwinter-2011-in-pictures.html">here</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">!</span></span></div>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-64736878901178180142011-07-06T23:39:00.004-04:002011-07-06T23:48:09.020-04:00AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">my last post really got me wanting a new bag, but as i'm a struggling, no-income student, i started looking for some cute alternatives to the cross body Coach and Marc Jacobs purses. albeit, the quality of these purses will never be that of a true designer handbag, it's not like people will be running up to you and touching the material of your bag... and therefore, they will never ever know! :) how do you think i get by with my <strike>faux-LV's and Marc Jacobs</strike>... ahem... i mean, my faux-leather purses! anywho... luckily, i came across a few affordable choices at Forever 21, asos.com, and Nordstrom! {see below} i really love the chained purses, which give them an extra little kick aesthetically. </span><br />
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</span></div>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-26219170179911683792011-07-05T12:02:00.001-04:002011-07-05T15:00:29.904-04:00RIGHT NOW<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">i'm always drawn to cross-body bags. i have tried to stay away from them, but for some reason, i just can't. the majority of my purses are cross-body, and i think it's just due to their extreme conveniency {and no, that's not a word}. they're almost never too bulky, i rarely get tired of carrying one, and you always have two free hands. the following are a few that i'm obsessing over right now... i just wish i could afford one :(</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coach chelsea leather flap - $298</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coach kristin leather crossbody - $158</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marc Jacobs classic Q percy bag - $198</td></tr>
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</span></div>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-26941699102326698022011-07-05T11:20:00.001-04:002011-07-05T15:34:04.094-04:00FASHION AS ART?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">yesterday, a </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/fashion/is-fashion-really-museum-art.html?ref=fashion"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">New York Times</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> article asked this very question. it discussed the recent exhibitions of renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen and Chanel at art museums around the world, questioning the value of their work. are their designs really worthy of such exhibitions? and to be placed next to centuries-old artifacts and pieces? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">perhaps the value of these designs may not match up to works such as the Mona Lisa, but they are still to be admired and carefully looked upon from afar. for me, fashion is just another form of art. some artists sculpt, others paint, some write; fashion designers make beautiful pieces of clothing. furthermore, fashion is not just an art, but a significant portion of our own economy. i say, why not combine art and functionality, and make a profit out of it too? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Madame Grès exhibition at the Musée Bourdelle in Paris</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/pixel.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/pixel.gif" /></a></div>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-82571234026404391662011-06-29T15:13:00.000-04:002011-06-29T15:13:15.474-04:00CLEAN AND SOPHISTICATED<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">if you've been following my fashion posts, you might be able to tell that i really love simple pieces. looking at the resort collections again, i love the sleek and sophisticated looks that Gucci, Versace, and Valentino are putting out. i truly believe that you can't go wrong when dressing simply but sophisticated with a little extra detail. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentino Resort Collection - detail: striped sandals</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Versace Resort - detail: hot pink pumps</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gucci Resort - detail: metallic skirt</td></tr>
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</span>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-2315380636182089732011-06-28T18:47:00.002-04:002011-07-06T21:32:43.112-04:00NESTING<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">as a college student, i have been subjected to the typical college dorm room furniture sold at targets and walmarts around the country, that is ever so comfortable, ie: sphere chairs {see below}. thus, one of the things i'll miss the most about living in my college apartment is the sphere chair my roommate has. this chair essentially engulfs you as a nest would, but in chair form. nearly any way i sit/slouch/lie in this chair is comfortable.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">still, once i have an apartment of my own, i don't want to furnish it to look like a college dorm room. the "grown up" versions of these chairs are papasan chairs, which typically, also are not very modern looking. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.brookstone.com/oval-papasan-chair-moon-chair.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Brookstone</span></a> oval papasan chair - $150</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 package cooked spaghetti</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 chicken breasts</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 teaspoons McCormick garlic & onion medley</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tablespoons cooking oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tablespoons olive oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cups spinach</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>directions</u>: </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. dice chicken breasts into 1cm pieces and marinate with McCormick garlic & onion medley for 10 minutes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. fry chicken in medium-sized pot. add spaghetti, spinach, olive oil, and add salt/pepper to taste {i like my spinach semi-cooked/semi-raw, so i typically add it in last}. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this stuff is so good. i add it to almost everything. </td></tr>
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</span>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-56011091038247720792011-06-25T23:41:00.001-04:002011-06-25T23:43:07.941-04:00PURE LUSH<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">on a recent trip to toronto, i discovered UK based cosmetic company,</span> <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">lush</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">. perhaps you already know about the brand, but this was my first time hearing of it, even though their stores are pretty widespread throughout the US. upon entering a store, you become overwhelmed by the scents of their fresh handmade products, many of which look good enough to eat. i love how the company works to be ethical and environmentally friendly, while providing their customers with quality products and service. when i went in, the sales people were very friendly and didn't pressure me to buy anything. i'm tempted to go back to one of their stores and try out more of their products. they are a bit pricey, but i think some are still within reasonable price range for the quality they offer. below are a few i found interesting and a few i want for myself:</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dirty toothy tabs (solid toothpaste) - $4 for 0.3oz</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-z7bOui8pGjzEegBR2Vq2uY3HEz00h6d3JxcweGlywMcnbWuekN5yWfJYTJdifDeNmq1ds03FW46Wh39adkurAQSF82FvwgwUytbJnujEoE1WmjtdRwefXOIeGUmX1VctIEiAmQFEZ6g/s1600/lush2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-z7bOui8pGjzEegBR2Vq2uY3HEz00h6d3JxcweGlywMcnbWuekN5yWfJYTJdifDeNmq1ds03FW46Wh39adkurAQSF82FvwgwUytbJnujEoE1WmjtdRwefXOIeGUmX1VctIEiAmQFEZ6g/s1600/lush2.PNG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ocean salt facial cleanser - $19 for 4.2oz</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaLc8v63A1hn7_fBJ78xAZGwmParqN9-pUlAIuJR0z9aubQ9tZVnXOXv2v-BUycRoUPqy7KZ3IekuDpsL327RA7wfzOh-R_R-WQFzrdJ6PoVlOSotj3LrFjFCxw95gJ6xe66BbqFs70w/s1600/lush3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaLc8v63A1hn7_fBJ78xAZGwmParqN9-pUlAIuJR0z9aubQ9tZVnXOXv2v-BUycRoUPqy7KZ3IekuDpsL327RA7wfzOh-R_R-WQFzrdJ6PoVlOSotj3LrFjFCxw95gJ6xe66BbqFs70w/s1600/lush3.PNG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">h'suan wen hua hair moisturizer - $19 for 7.9oz</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sexy peal soap - $6 for 3.5oz</td></tr>
</tbody></table>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-54359098432045948582011-06-24T13:46:00.003-04:002011-06-24T15:03:43.061-04:00SIMPLY CHIC<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">net-a-porter always has interesting and aesthetically pleasing magazine issues on their site, even if you, like me, sadly cannot afford anything they sell. i love their</span> <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/magazine#/96/1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">summer in the city</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> issue that contains lovely colors, patterns, and trends of the season. it proves to show, again, that simple with a just a little extra detail can go a long way. here are a few of my favorites: </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">detail: orange sandals and necklace</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">detail: diamante studs</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirafmq_dEGuL-ETGoCoBPCW0OyrJO76LLX8gwRXTOz1gP_570QyrmEmOjck7xLCWbIKVS2MiAa9BURTKISFC7qKvhbUkOjNVGDDjybyBVXc74KH7UoCqhfsLc3nlpyXrT911nAWUAfXeg/s1600/net-a-porter1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirafmq_dEGuL-ETGoCoBPCW0OyrJO76LLX8gwRXTOz1gP_570QyrmEmOjck7xLCWbIKVS2MiAa9BURTKISFC7qKvhbUkOjNVGDDjybyBVXc74KH7UoCqhfsLc3nlpyXrT911nAWUAfXeg/s640/net-a-porter1.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">detail: strappy sandals and neon dress</td></tr>
</tbody></table>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-15366004220878660962011-06-22T15:37:00.004-04:002011-06-24T13:55:18.700-04:00STORMY WEATHER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">in the state that i live in, the weather changes quickly and drastically. literally, five minutes ago, it was pouring rain. now, a cool breeze is blowing, the sun is shining, and there are blue skies above us. this is the best kind of rain. and, i am lucky to have a nearby art museum with an outdoors sitting area, comfortably sheltered from any rainy weather that comes our way, allowing me to experience the craziness of this weather while sitting outside. </span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">so, it reminded me of how important umbrellas are and that even umbrellas can be used to complete an outfit. also, nothing like bringing a little brightness to a dreary day: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41mA5q-pX5L._SL380_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41mA5q-pX5L._SL380_.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/Totes-Bubble-Umbrella-Yellow/dp/B0030TZV5C/ref=sc_qi_detailbutton"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Totes Yellow Bubble Umbrella</span></a> - $17</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umbrellas.net/p-216-the-classic-umbrella-marigold-bamboo-handle.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">the classic umbrella with bamboo handle</span></a> - $45</td></tr>
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">how to? after the jump!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><a name='more'></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>ingredients</u>:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 bunches chinese noodles</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 small onion or 1/3 large onion</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 head broccoli</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 cloves garlic</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 tablespoons cooking oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 tablespoons soy sauce</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3/4 tablespoon sesame oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup pre-cooked chicken {i used leftovers}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">white pepper</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">black pepper</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>directions</u>:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">while boiling noodles, cut onion, broccoli {add other vegetables, as desired}, and garlic as preferred. once noodles are cooked and strained, set aside. heat large pan/wok with oil on medium heat. stir fry vegetables and garlic until the edges of the onions are golden brown. mix in noodles and seasonings. add chicken. season with salt and pepper to taste. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">{other great additions include fried egg and chopped scallions}</span></div>ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422708481829898334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210515162410440033.post-57937301402050479582011-06-21T11:37:00.001-04:002011-07-06T21:33:05.024-04:00LITTLE BITS OF CHARACTER<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">i love </span><a href="http://anthropologie.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">anthropologie</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> for their great selection of houseware items. each little trinket they sell, has the potential to add a great amount of character to any room. when i move back home next month, i'll be looking to make my childhood room a little more grown up with small details like changing my dresser's knobs: </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">another thing i'd like to start is collecting mugs from all over. anthropologie is a great place to begin with their endless variety of unique-looking designs. i feel like collecting mugs would be fun and useful {albeit, only upon moving into my own place...}</span></div><br />
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