A quick (extremely random) post: "if you smile, then that should set the tone"

So judging from the poll that some people participated (thank you to those who did!), media/artsy pics was one of the top things you guys wanted to say. I dont know if I'm qualified to say "you guys" when 8 people voted--I dont want to sound demeaning! I'm actually really truly excited 8 people voted!!--but 'you all' enjoy the photos. They're all basically very random things found on my tumblr. Happy Wednesday!

 

visit my tumblr for sources!

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song of the moment -

recently, i have thee hots for justin timberlake. (i told you this was a random post) just...the way he moves.... (i also love the whatchyamacallit part of the song that starts from 2:30 in the video)

seven things

CommePolly recently tagged me with a Stylin’ Blogger Award! It's an honor because her blog is really cool and is full of inspiration and innovative fashion. It's most definitely worth visiting. :)

With the award, I get to share 7 things about myself (suh-weet!): so here we go!

1. My favorite cartoon guy is Snoopy (and anything Peanuts really). Snoopy rocks. I think it's self-explanatory.

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2. In the future, I'd love to have my own show. I know that sounds rather vain, but I always thought it'd be cool to be the next Oprah or  something like that. In middle school, my friends did say that I'd make a  good Oprah..? It'd be like having a blog, but on TV and live!

3. I love the East Coast and I can't wait 'til college. I'm currently residing in Seattle and as much as I love the daily mist and inevitable smell of Starbucks and lush evergreen trees, I love the energy, the dreams, the fearless lifestyles of the East--my home. I was also extremely bugged by so many debbie-downers I've met in Washington; you might think Seattle-ites love rain since they get it all the time--I thought so, but no, they are some of the worst complainers I've ever encountered. (But there are beautiful people in Seattle too! It is a lovely place; haha). I can't wailt til I hear back from schools and find out where I'll be in a few months. :]

4. I hate when people say I'm "innocent." They think it's a nice thing, but there are few things I hate, and that is definitely one of them. I've lived through life, have cable TV and lived in the city; I watch Family Guy and like the video Jizz in My Pants.

5. I love film and in my wildest dreams I'd love to be a cinematographer or film director. I have too many favorite films to name but they include Silence of the Lambs, Life is Beautiful, Irma La Douce, and soo many more (there's a longer list on my blogger profile page).


VanessaBruno.com from Jillian Kliewer on Vimeo.
found this on CommePolly's blog!

6. I think Matthew Broderick is so adorable. I also have the hots for Jude Law, Leonardo Dicaprio (see my tumblr pic to the right ---->), Robert Downey Jr, Tom Felton, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ash Stymest, Robert Redford (in his time of course...I'm not that creepy). I actually have a hot guy list from ages ago; need to create a new one sometime...

 

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7. I loveee music and discovering new music, but who doesn't right? I think my music taste is actually pretty hipster, but if you go to school with me, you probably know I am  obviously not--or at least I don't look like one. It sometimes actually bothers me because people see me as  this goody-two-shoes who probably listens to only JBiebz and TSwift  (don't get me wrong; they have some fabulously catchy tunes). I guess that goes back to #4. Anyway, I love music ranging from jazz to hip hop and oldies to alternative rock, but I guess I tend to listen to more alt/indie rock. And speaking of that, here's a few tunes I've been listenin to.

 

 Now I'd like to pass this on to 7 other bloggers!: Maggie from Lifesize Paperdoll, Estefany from Helmet Head, Catherine from Silhouette Girl, Wendan from Laundry on Sundaes, Amber from Laughing with Broken Eyes, Kenzie from Kenzie Faith, Tegan from Tegan on Toast, Kimmi of Maze of Illusion. (I realized that was 8, but why not share a lil more love).

Thank you again CommePolly! :)

Psssst. If you haven't already, I'd love to get your feedback about my blog through the poll on the left. :)

a first love: blogging

soo...it's been exactly one year since my first post on this blog! blogging has been an unexpectedly awesome experience to say the least. 1 year and 139 posts ago, i thought this blog would be a lonely journal with me talking about my life, but i started posting photos of fashion/art that i liked and transferred the inspiration i had seen from other bloggers into my lifestyle. i've learned so many ways to think creatively about my clothes and i realized that my career doesn't have to be just journalism (what i think i'll go into, or communications...), but i can incorporate stuff i love with it too!

the biggest thing i love about blogging is interacting with other awesome bloggers. to this day, i penpal with a few bloggers whom i discovered through...blogging! i'm not quite sure what life would be like without them. and knowing that people spend the time to take even 5 seconds to visit my blog is just awesome. it's really crazy to think that...someone cares about what i think! sure, lots of bloggers probably just skim my post, comment with something trite and expect me to follow them back; i gotta admit, i've done that a few times myself, but when i remember why i started blogging, i remember that i blog for the sake of blogging-which has been my first love.


i say that because recently i found this awesome website about "first loves." it was created by some of northwestern's (love that school!) interactive design students and i was definitely inspired by it. totally recommend it to anyone! some stories are LOL-inducing and others are tear-stimulating (they're not just like "first loves" as in people, i promise. that would be too sappy, although i'd probably read that too). my favorites are john travolta, spaghetti, "she drives me crazy," and erin (not because it's my name or me, haha. this one was actually a serious one).

from ourfirstloves.com

but back to being sappy about the blogiversary...thank you so much for making my first year of blogging really awesome. i think i have some readers who read my blog but have never told me so do holla, comment, email, whatever! (except please don't stalk me)

i also added a poll to the side of my blog to get your feedback about my blog! please do let me know: what you like about my blog, what you don't (constructive criticism is always appreciated) and what you'd like to see (new and old)! :):) i really want to change up my blog layout to something sleek, cool and simple, so if you have advice for that, please give a shout for that as well!

OH YEAH. BIG NEWS. 1ST SEMESTER OF MY SENIOR YEAR IS OVER. that means i have more of an excuse for senioritis to kick in; i.e. more time to...blog! i'm super super stoked and looking forward to interacting with more bloggers, hopefully start featuring other bloggers, but most of all, bringing back CLASS OF FASHION. and once i go to college, i'm hoping to do my own giveaways! i've wanted to since months ago, but couldn't because my parents don't really get blogging and yadda.

SO YES. Life is fabu at the moment. and i really hope it is for you as well.

let's just say, before today i have been feeling a lil like this:

and now i feel like dis:

images via tumblr (click for sources)

Here are some outfit pics from the week. :)

outfit details:

dress - urban outfitters
cardigan - banana republic
tights - anthropologie

outfit details
tee - gap
scarf - american apparel
cardigan banana republic
shorts - store in south korea
tights - j crew
necklace - ciel boutique

once again:

songs of the moment (you know me, can't pick just one song) -
(She and Him's new music video!)


Lily Allen - Never Gonna Happen (I especially like the chorus)

skedaddlin'

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I'll be posting again soon! Life is going great, hangin with my broma (brother and ma) ;) and finished all my college apps. Holla! My 2011 resolutions:

• blog more,
  
• procrastinate less (there is a slight irony with those two resolutions),
  
• drink milk every day,
  
• every day homework first!!!,
  
• pray 5 minutes before i sleep,
  
• all in all, manage my time better, keep calm and carry on, and always prioritize what's good. (so much for saying "all in all"!)
  

You can probably tell I'm really loopy right now, so I'll just close here! See you in a few weeks hopefully! In the mean time, I'll be studying for finals and trying to catch up on all my studies! If you ever wanna holla, feel free to comment or even email me! I am always checking those. :) And I will probably update with quick posts of media I'm enjoying (like the following videos) in the mean time so stay tuned for those. :)

G'bless!

songs of the moment -
american boy - estelle
lasso - phoenix

videos of the moment -
i must say family guy asian jokes never cease to crack me up


and everybody can enjoy a lil christopher walken + lady gaga

halloween lovin' + the many faces of me

Happy Halloween!!

I love Peanuts and the Great Pumpkin. :)

Can't believe it's actually Fall and the holidays are here! For me, the holiday feelings really start kicking in once it's Halloween! And to think, that in a month or two, I'll be done with college apps! I've already applied to two, now... 9ish more to go! Haha. How's life been for ya'll?

Here's some festive images for yerr that I thought were Halloween related!

I thought these costumes were beyond amazing! The makeup, the hair, the clothes, Halloween costumes have reached perfection:

all via the cherry blossom girl

these aren't exactly "costumes" but i thought they were good inspiration for costumes! i loved the theme and distinct style going on. :)

and pics that are just for kicks:

"Rawr! Rawr! I’m the Flying Dutchman!"
"OoOoOoh I’m the Flying Dutchman’s best friend!"

i saw this movie - Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho - two years ago and i loved it! well, the first time i saw it, i was scared outta my socks, but the second time, it was just awesome. all the details and the imagery and the story - perfection (a lot of perfection is happening in this post! haha). plus, i have the hots for anthony perkins...shhh...

more costume inspiration?

I don't have a picture of me in my Halloween costume for this year (nothing special, but ya know), but here are pictures from school spirit days and years past! From supah G, to supah me. ;)

Can you guess who I am here?

My brother loves Halo. Thus:

A few years ago, I found the Great Pumpkin(s):

this is obvi not my face, but once again...Happy All Hallow's Eve ya'll! :)

all the images' sources can be found on my tumblr!

song of the moment -
i make her say - kid cudi (on my playlist)

but because thriller is so apt!