beer

I'm a beer girl (is that a thing? haha!), so when my friends took me to the liquor store by my new apartment, I almost peed my pants when they had "build your own 6 pack". Picked up some of my favorites (Alaskan Amber & Sunshine) and picked up some that I've never tried. The labels are so pretty to look at right? Tried the Hazed and Infused, didn't like it at first, it was very dry and tasted really "green" but it was definitely smooth. Haven't tried the Polestar Pilsner yet but my friend's favorite Easy Street was pretty tasty.

Do you guys have any recommendations? What's your favorite?

setting up

It's been a busy busy couple of weeks! Moving and midterms at the same time = no good. I've just set up little things around my new apartment. NOTHING is unpacked except for my textbooks haha. I have this organized mess going on. I can't wait for spring break so I can unpack and set up! Here's a little peak into my new apartment.

Here's my organized mess in the corner hehe. I can't wait to finish unpacking! I won't even show you my room, it's like my closet blew up all over the place. My bed isn't even put together so I'm sleeping on my mattress on the ground. I know, I know, it's a disgrace. Haha.

One more week then spring break! Wooh!

Amelie is by far one of my favorite movies of all time. I've been having it play in the background all weekend because it just makes me so happy. Everything about it just warms my heart. If you haven't seen it, I hope you go on over to Hulu and watch it (for free!). The soundtrack is absolutely beautiful as well. I love listening to it while it's snowing or raining outside!!

nyfw - jason wu

 pic credits to - elle.com

I've been following NYFW like a hawk now that I have this wonderful app on my iPhone called FLIP. One of my favorite collections so far was by the phenomenal Jason Wu. The bold colors and cuts were so beautiful and the silhouettes were so glamorous yet tough.  I know these days liking fur is such a faux pas, but I love it personally. Yes, I completely understand all the negativity that comes from it and how "wrong" it could be but in fashion, it adds such an elegance and beauty. One of my favorite looks in this collection has to be the maroon coat trimmed with fur. The main reason I think I loved all the looks was because they were tough and hard but at the same time, very lustful and elegant.

Have you been following nyfw?

boutique living

 

My darling friend Dani's apartment reminds me of a cute vintage boutique! She moved to this beautiful studio and I love what she did with the space. I love the little treasures she has, the postcards, the scarves, jewelry, and the body form & mannequin head she has! It feels like you're stepping into a pretty store!!

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psst - see those feather earrings there? we'll be adding them to my shop hopefully for the spring! dani and our friend glenda will be jewelers making beautiful handmade accessories for my shop! i'm so excited to have them be a part of thesoaktree shop!

something new

     

This is what I did last weekend! My amazing and talented friend Erick drew this up for me. I wanted a memorial piece for my grandmother who recently passed away. She was the most giving and caring person I have ever known in my life. It turned out so beautiful and I'm so in love with it!