Blue Sky and Hard Rock

And More... I'm Feeling Rather Philosophical..

happiness is a state of mind... it's not about what you have or who you're with or where you're at... it's about looking at things in a positive and unique perspective...

More Random Thoughts....

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most of the time, we are kinder to other people than to ourselves...

we spend our time trying to please people because we want to be accepted and we want to be loved, even under false pretenses... so we give them everything they want and we sacrifice what we want... more often than not, we say "yes" - even if we mean "no" and we end up detesting ourselves - because we want to be liked...

also, we beat ourselves up... how often do we hear ourselves saying stuff like "she always looks good in pictures and i always look ugly." or "i'm so stupid." or "i wish i could be as talented as her." it's no wonder a lot of people feel unhappy and it's no wonder a lot of people think they're not good enough for anything...

Top Dresses

all i want for Christmas are these three Topshop dresses...

If Forever 21 was my closet,

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I'd wear it like Daisy Lowe...

Forever 21: LOVE Tee ($13.80), Lace Up Satin Trim Skirt ($22.80),

Ellie Elastic Sling Pump ($24.80), Sweater Tights ($8.80),

Triple Heart Necklace ($6.80), Jeweled Chrysanthemum Ring ($4.80)

If Urban Outfitters was my closet,

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I'd wear it like Alexa Chung...

Urban Outfitters: Silence & Noise Motorcycle Jacket ($128),
Ecote Slub Printed Tunic ($54),
We Who See Peeptoe Foldover Bootie ($49.99),
Destination Charm Necklace ($24), Opaque Tights ($12)

Kings of Leon on Another Manic Monday

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...listening to Kings of Leon's Be Somebody, Manhattan and Cold Desert.

Dreams of Socks

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I never really cared much for earrings, they bother me when I'm on the phone. Necklaces and bracelets are ok and I'd wear them if I remember to but they get in my way sometimes.

If I were asked what my favorite accessories are, I would say socks and tights. They are absolutely fabulous AND they're functional. Sock Dreams, an online-based store that features the best selection of socks and tights in the US, is my favorite socks shop. Not only do they sell hard-t0-find designs and good quality products, they're very affordable too.

Fierce Winds and Wildfires

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Stepping outside of a friend's house where we were having a house party for a quick stog, J was quick to notice a small lighted area on a hill a short distance away. From afar, it looked like a patch of light cast by the setting sun hiding behind the hills. But it was several minutes after 10pm.

We soon realized it was a fire burning in the Sylmar area here good ol' LA. Little did we know at that time that this fire would be "the most devastating to hit Los Angeles in nearly half a century" (AFP, 2008). With the Santa Ana winds blowing fiercely, we watched as the Sayre/Sylmar Fire triple its size within an hour.

Photos from the Associated Press (AP)

The Sayre Fire, which reportedly already destroyed 500 mobile homes, is second in the series of wildfires to wreck havoc in SoCal since Thursday. The first one was the Tea Fire in Montecito in Santa Barbara County. It started on Thursday and has already destroyed more than 100 homes. A third fire broke out today in Corona and Yorba Linda in Orange County and has destroyed at least 10 homes. (Check out the SoCal Fire Locations on the map.)

Considering the extent of the damage these three fires are causing to several thousands of acres of land and the huge number of people who lost their homes and possessions, it doesn't seem right for me to complain about the thick ash that has descended upon us living in the west of the Valley. But as I walked out of my apartment at 8:30 in the morning today (still hungover from the night before), thick ash and smoke hit me full blast in the face and I could hardly breathe. It's 7:45 pm now and the air is as cloudy as ever.

Downtown LA Skyline, Photo from the Associated Press

It's F***ing Hot and I'm Wearing Tights

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Go By EJ's Secret Path

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Since winning the 2008 Fashion Fringe Event, Go By A Secret Path by Eun Jeong Hong has captured the attention of fashionistas everywhere. And deservingly so, EJ's designs are artistic, intricate, and elegant; and yet they manage portray simplicity. Her Grecian-themed white collection for Spring/Summer 09 is full of flowy, cascading lace, woven ropes and toga-style pieces.

There's a sense of quiet elegance to this collection. It sure is a fresh break from all the crazy trends we have now, not that I have anything to complain about.

Makes you wanna go out and buy something white and Grecian though, doesn't it?