tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092698958869949752024-03-13T01:15:11.038-07:00Real Alive ArielI'm a true blue-eyed girl, lacing together daisies, swinging my legs from the edge of a tree house - I'm wild and alive!!Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-54042121192881297332011-02-22T17:29:00.000-08:002011-03-31T16:42:24.070-07:00I'll be gone for a few months., find me at my new site!Hello everybody!<br /><br />I unfortunately haven't been able to blog for a while. I have been incredibly busy with <span style="font-weight: bold;">a brand new project</span>; I have been interning for Sustainable Life Media for the past couple weeks and have been writing from a fresh blog called SB Designers where I talk about eco-friendly fashion and sustainable designs! The blog will include sustainable ideas, as well as inspirational creations linked in with the Sustainable Life Media group and their Sustainable Brands conference.<br /><br /><a href="http://admin.csrwire.com/system/event_logos/1419/normal/sb11_logo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 131px;" src="http://admin.csrwire.com/system/event_logos/1419/normal/sb11_logo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">For the next few months, I will be writing from my new blog along with many other sustainable designers, feel free to check out my new blog <a href="http://www.sbdesigners.com/">here</a>.<br /></span><br />Join me over at the new site and learn more about sustainability everyday!!!Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-48194420198485416242011-02-09T21:57:00.000-08:002011-02-09T22:16:06.104-08:00Style Guide: Meet Jessie JJessie J, who just received her firsy No. 1 hit in the UK, is a fashion inspiration to many. Taking on the tough girl looks, J makes hip hop and R&B a little more fun.<br /><br /><a href="http://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jessie-j.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 750px;" src="http://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/jessie-j.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtl6AJ7nZmDBd66FMjZKjH692zQuAjDdnz71rQy9BIMpdxQjzE-_xrWWCbbmSQ2SHN5bqUDt_9vNTY0p-b8B5nxNxc7yAMX2w-9rmSJ3KlI0K8FnFJJ0M7D9yCeBwoYn1wubu6aGJYm4/s800/Jessie+j+spiked+lips.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 637px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtl6AJ7nZmDBd66FMjZKjH692zQuAjDdnz71rQy9BIMpdxQjzE-_xrWWCbbmSQ2SHN5bqUDt_9vNTY0p-b8B5nxNxc7yAMX2w-9rmSJ3KlI0K8FnFJJ0M7D9yCeBwoYn1wubu6aGJYm4/s800/Jessie+j+spiked+lips.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Her signature short black hair is one of her biggest trademarks. Another is her bright red lipstick. The last? <a href="http://www.thelalareport.com/jhome/2011/2/7/spotted-jessie-j-in-some-serious-shoes.html">Her heels</a>. Yes, her six inch high pumps. She claims that while on stage in the beginning of her career, she "never had a band. It was [her], [her] CD, [her] heels and a huge stage to fill."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thecouchsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jessie-j.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 475px; height: 409px;" src="http://www.thecouchsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jessie-j.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Girl's tough. Like it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jessiejofficial.com/splash.htm">check out her website.</a>Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-5167852299766454442011-02-09T01:40:00.000-08:002011-02-09T02:52:25.064-08:00Girls Luv Guns?Top Gun: <span style="font-style: italic;">noun</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">; </span><span id="hotword"><span style="cursor: default; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword" >informal; one</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="cursor: default; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword" >who</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword">has</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword">attained</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword">the</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword">highest</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword">status</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword">or</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword">rank</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="cursor: default; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword" >in</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword">a</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="cursor: default; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword" >field</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="cursor: default; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="hotword" name="hotword" >or</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="cursor: default;color:transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">position<br /><br />Historically, <a href="http://showcase.netins.net/web/rradars/tank.jpg">showing off a firearm</a> is seen as a power front. Ever since semi-automatic or automatic weapons existed, so did an image of strength and force that came with owning one. A gun expresses the power a person has, or a veil of authority they might possess. So what have metal firearms that shoot bullets at thousands of miles per hour have to do with anything? Well, I have noticed a semi-recent obsession with the guns in popular culture, especially among women in the music industry...<br /></span></span></span><a href="http://static.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/mona-sax-photo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 581px; height: 481px;" src="http://static.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/mona-sax-photo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span id="hotword"><span style="cursor: default;color:transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beatcrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Lady-Gaga-Wears-A-Gun-Bra-On-Cover-Of-Rolling-Stone.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 560px; height: 383px;" src="http://beatcrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Lady-Gaga-Wears-A-Gun-Bra-On-Cover-Of-Rolling-Stone.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://backseatcuddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wanted_angelina_jolie_gun.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 297px;" src="http://backseatcuddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wanted_angelina_jolie_gun.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn03.cdn.thesuperficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/1119_hayden_gun_00.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 760px; height: 507px;" src="http://cdn03.cdn.thesuperficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/1119_hayden_gun_00.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/news/00029621.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 595px; height: 391px;" src="http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/news/00029621.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.likecool.com/Style/Design/Madonna%20Chanel%20Gun%20Shoes/Madonna-Chanel-Gun-Shoes.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 1033px;" src="http://www.likecool.com/Style/Design/Madonna%20Chanel%20Gun%20Shoes/Madonna-Chanel-Gun-Shoes.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Those Chanel shoes Madonna has are fantastic!<br /><br /></div><span id="hotword"><span style="cursor: default;color:transparent;" id="hotword" name="hotword" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perhaps this current obsession with guns is bringing on the new image of strong women (I mean, Rihanna has at least 4 different gun tattoos)? Are the gun images in the media getting to be too violent? Or is it just some trashy, pop culture hype that will end when another media fixation occurs?<br />We shall see...</span><br /></span> </span>Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-73091056093693238562011-02-07T14:29:00.001-08:002011-02-07T15:00:37.892-08:00Is it just me or has my last post been over two weeks ago?!I feel horrible about not posting in so long! I've had such a busy two weeks, you wouldn't believe... But enough about that, I hate to talk about myself; I only wish to indulge my foodie, coffee, tea and fashion experiences by writing about them on here..<br /><br />I live so close to so many things in the city that it is hard to find time to visit all of the exciting things. For instance, I live within walking distance of some amazing restaurants yet I decline to find the time to go. While I was sick a few weeks ago and had the craving for hearty soup and bread, I remembered the restaurant a few blocks away called Outerlands. Three words: BLOODY HELL, YES!<br /><br /><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TVB4pB9nv2I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/74c5d3olw5o/s640/picpic.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TVB4pB9nv2I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/74c5d3olw5o/s640/picpic.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The wait was only 5 minutes, when the staff said 15, and when I finally sat down, I was instantly attended to with my own pitcher of water and friendly service. The romantic feel of the wood paneling around the place wasn't hurt by the candles lit on the tables. The location may be small, but it's rather gorgeous.<br /><br />I ordered the Outerlands Levain Toast and some sort of squash/pumpkin soup. The soup was divine; the mixture of cinnamon spice and smooth texture made my cold go away almost immediately. The toast was genuinely to die for and I received two orders, since the soup already came with a portion on the side. Olive oil and garlic accompanied the bread, so the flavors made a perfect blend.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.foodiggity.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/outerlands_website.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 330px;" src="http://www.foodiggity.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/outerlands_website.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Perhaps I am biased on this opinion about the restaurant considering I was sick and needed hearty vegetarian food, but I still would go back to this eatery regardless!<br /><br />On a side note, I've also been told their goat cheese and pear salad is marvelous...<br /><br /><a href="http://outerlandssf.com/">Official Website</a><br /><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/outerlands-san-francisco">Yelp!</a>Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-62194406352193021262010-12-18T00:44:00.001-08:002010-12-18T01:05:12.440-08:00Homage to thy inspiring blogger: Cindy ManitOccasionally I will post about my favorite blogs, and friends who inspire me. Currently, you should all be reading Cindy's blog! Or blogs. Cindy is one of the most truthful, caring, and especially creative writers I have seen in a while. I always learn something with one of her posts, whether it be emotional growth, or useful information I can implement into my everyday life, I feel as if I increase my knowledge a little each and every time.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjlcpeRBgea05NG09s7V4osuxWjZ_SCyyhJkRV5UImAE1gTiWSH-ckjjtV7FqRdhtOc1VNjDSBPMows9ritC2ZeUhEyjxe22v4P5lSm-WBaIXRFtcMVkLxVKmpRjKiyCLHK5c_7KaJAbv/s1600/IMG_0206.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 608px; height: 790px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjlcpeRBgea05NG09s7V4osuxWjZ_SCyyhJkRV5UImAE1gTiWSH-ckjjtV7FqRdhtOc1VNjDSBPMows9ritC2ZeUhEyjxe22v4P5lSm-WBaIXRFtcMVkLxVKmpRjKiyCLHK5c_7KaJAbv/s1600/IMG_0206.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>She discusses thrilling events in her life, like traveling to Thailand, and how to explore changes during your existence, like making choices based on passion. An exerpt of a few words of her writing:<br /><br />"I had to jump off the boat, and swim to a ladder swinging off of the side of some rocks, climb up it to get ONTO the island and then hiked through the trees for about 5min.... to find an incredible beach filled with tourists, blue waters, soft silky sand and sexyness. This was called Aoh Maya (Maya Bay), where the film "The Beach" was filmed. My other favorite stop was BAMBOO ISLAND... omg...it was pure rawness of what PARADISE is!!!!!!! Turqouise clear water, SOFT powder like white sand, neon colored fish, and a fantastic view!! mMmmm..."<br /><br />Go to Cindy's <span style="font-style: italic;">two</span> blogs ASAP and enjoy!<br /><a href="http://utopiadreamz.blogspot.com/">Utopia Dreamz</a><br />and<br /><a href="http://cindymanit.com/">Cindy Manit: Adventures in Experimental Living</a>Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-2091049381005737582010-12-18T00:17:00.000-08:002010-12-18T00:39:16.555-08:00OMG Shoes...That <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCF3ywukQYA">reference</a> is starting to get old.<br /><br />I have been in search of the corniest, cheeky, easily-made-fun-of, and obscene shoes. I may have just found them. And they <span style="font-weight: bold;">glow in the dark</span>...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fashion.elle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/chrissie-morris-glow-in-the-dark-shoe.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 445px; height: 219px;" src="http://fashion.elle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/chrissie-morris-glow-in-the-dark-shoe.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Chrissie Morris's Tron inspired pumps. UGH.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://cdn0.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/glow-in-the-dark-shoes.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 480px;" src="http://cdn0.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/glow-in-the-dark-shoes.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Iron Fist's Monster pumps have got me all excited...<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://dopeambition.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/rodarteshoes1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://dopeambition.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/rodarteshoes1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>and who can forget my favorite Rodarte shoes YET?!<br /><br /><br /></div>For all you guys out there needing some cheesy light up footwear as well, <a href="http://www.sneakerhead.com/312786-311.html">Nike</a>, <a href="http://www.sneakerobsession.com/1156/reebok-glow-in-the-dark-court-victory-pump/">Reebok</a>, and many more companies have come out with their own light-up shoes.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-85608060645675810632010-12-13T11:40:00.000-08:002010-12-13T12:32:17.757-08:00Obsessed with: StockingsI have lace ones, black ones, frilly ones, and the sexy thigh highs. I have see-through ones, fishnet ones, sweater ones, and ones without feet. One would say I'm obsessed, but I prefer the idea that I am purely fascinated by them.<br /><br />During the shows for Fall 2010, stockings were quite popular and seen on many models in a numerous amount of shows; Alexander Wang seemed obsessed with thigh-high knit leg warmers and Anna Sui sent every girl down the runway in patterned leggings. And lately, many people have made the long warm socks their staple fashion statement for fall and winter. I have seen more tights worn by girls around the city, than I had my whole life (and I love it!)<br /><br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQZ-OgrodmI/AAAAAAAAAJU/DnrYHaUHMf4/s512/TIGHTS.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 576px; height: 576px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQZ-OgrodmI/AAAAAAAAAJU/DnrYHaUHMf4/s512/TIGHTS.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />If you're looking for something less expensive, check out all these $15-or-less ideas:<br /><br />-Forever21: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc&product_id=2081382111&showBACK=OK">These Classic Sheer Tights</a> with the adorable fake patterned jewelry around the knee is just perfect for wearing with tall boots. You can also try a knit pair, like <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc&product_id=2079935118&showBACK=OK">these Herringbone Knit Leggings</a>.<br /><br />-Nordstrom: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3103259?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=114">These DKNY Hosiery Crochet Tights</a> would be good for work. Not too scandalous but still a bit sexy.<br /><br />-Hot Topic: I know this place has a childish bad rep and has annoying teenage girls swarming the shelves of pink hair dye, but their selection of tights and thigh highs are <span style="font-style: italic;">amazing</span>. <a href="http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/WhatsNew/Accessories/Black-Rose-Lace-Tights-170929.jsp">The Black Rose Lace Tights</a> are fantastic.<br /><br />-Urban Outfitters: This place has overpriced goods, but occasionally I'll find a good pair of tights that's not $30. Really though... they're going to snag pretty fast if they're knits, so it's not worth the money. Find something cheap, like these <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=18031252&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS">Pinstripe Floral Tights</a> and feel accomplished.<br /><br />Cheers!Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-13629894981335264622010-12-10T00:34:00.000-08:002010-12-10T00:58:17.359-08:00Luna ParkLuna Park has captured by tastebuds by storm and kept them as hostages. And I like it.<br /><br />After the deliciously large salad and sandwich my friend, Jodet, and I enjoyed for lunch one day after work, we decided to get some dessert. After discussion over the menu and a suggestion from the adorable waiter, we finally picked the make your own s'mores. Yes, you heard that correctly: make your own s'mores. I repeat: <span style="font-weight: bold;">MAKE YOUR OWN S'MORES</span>.<br /><br />Out from the kitchen (the magical land where the best dessert ever came from), appeared two dishes full of baking marshmallows, melting chocolate, and crispy graham crackers. In other words, the most heavenly dessert man could have created was coming out of the kitchen straight towards us. And we devoured it. <span style="font-weight: bold;">WITH PRIDE</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHqyW0F6aI/AAAAAAAAAI8/Kn3iSWK50WQ/jodie.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHqyW0F6aI/AAAAAAAAAI8/Kn3iSWK50WQ/jodie.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHqyRePRsI/AAAAAAAAAJA/i6YPv6H0uHE/jodie2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHqyRePRsI/AAAAAAAAAJA/i6YPv6H0uHE/jodie2.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Go here. You will not regret it. At all.<br /><br />They also had goat cheese fondue, but we did not get that. Next time.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-58294124067525846442010-12-09T19:30:00.000-08:002010-12-10T00:31:34.637-08:00Fall 2010 SF Fashion ShowFinding the gems in the dust...<br /><br />The fall show for 2010, attended by almost two hundred people, had some gorgeous outfits and interesting jewelery/makeup, yet I felt there were so many duds. The included looks are the enjoyable ones, but perhaps I am way too critical? (Never. Ever.)<br /><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHkTjfGPjI/AAAAAAAAAIk/3BdZKMqfp0g/s512/page2.jpg"><br /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHkTs2-kDI/AAAAAAAAAIo/qTIcgn0Vr4g/s512/page3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 512px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHkTs2-kDI/AAAAAAAAAIo/qTIcgn0Vr4g/s512/page3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHkTa3r81I/AAAAAAAAAIg/2PmPfA27k9M/s512/page1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 512px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHkTa3r81I/AAAAAAAAAIg/2PmPfA27k9M/s512/page1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHkTjfGPjI/AAAAAAAAAIk/3BdZKMqfp0g/s512/page2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 512px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TQHkTjfGPjI/AAAAAAAAAIk/3BdZKMqfp0g/s512/page2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Excited for the Spring 2011 show.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-61997757868049899392010-12-05T18:06:00.000-08:002010-12-10T00:32:20.879-08:00Heart Isn't the Only One Fond of "Barracuda"<span style="font-weight: bold;">You'd have me down, down, down, down on my knees</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Now wouldn't you... Barracuda?</span><br /><br />Yes, yes I would.<br /><br />A couple of us went to barracuda the other week for a dinner and it was some of the best sushi I have consumed in the city thus far! I ordered an avocado roll, cucumber roll, and a tempura vegetable roll. They ordered a tuna roll, and some other interesting looking stuff.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPxLdZLvQ5I/AAAAAAAAAIM/5yRi5Q26lZU/roll1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 617px; height: 463px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPxLdZLvQ5I/AAAAAAAAAIM/5yRi5Q26lZU/roll1.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>The only problem: the horribly high level of tackiness of the interior design is bad. Fake bamboo and Christmas lights? Come on.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPxLdKsJGaI/AAAAAAAAAII/oJ4ZtpaYpCQ/tacki.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPxLdKsJGaI/AAAAAAAAAII/oJ4ZtpaYpCQ/tacki.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>The style of the bar was nice and the barman even gave us a free shot because of my roommate's birthday. But it doesn't matter how amiss the decorations were, the food was great. The sushi was fresh and tasty, as well as being presented in a clean and appealing way.<br /><br />Located in the Castro district, on Market Street, between Sanchez St. and Noe St.<br /><a href="http://www.barracudasushi.com/">View their website</a>.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-41738974767132514672010-11-30T22:27:00.000-08:002010-12-01T00:37:04.258-08:00You know it's the holidays when you get to see...<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Victoria's Secret Fashion Show</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPX61tL195I/AAAAAAAAAH0/lal5XA8Us30/s512/page2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 512px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPX61tL195I/AAAAAAAAAH0/lal5XA8Us30/s512/page2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPX61uvjDFI/AAAAAAAAAHw/MyQXwBJbqAY/s512/page1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 512px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPX61uvjDFI/AAAAAAAAAHw/MyQXwBJbqAY/s512/page1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This year, there were the most amount of wings ever used in any VS fashion show. It was also Chanel's first year for wearing wings: I was surprised she didn't get them earlier! Furthermore, there was six different parts this year: sports, PINK, heaven (with Akon), barnyard, wild animal, and romantic firework (with Katy Perry). All the girls were so gorgeous, nobody was looking at Katy or Akon, at all. They were looking at this:<br /><br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPX61bckCnI/AAAAAAAAAHs/MJThwq_TVZY/s512/AAA6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 341px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TPX61bckCnI/AAAAAAAAAHs/MJThwq_TVZY/s512/AAA6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />As my roommate said, every girl will go throw up now.<br /><br />"The Sexiest/Weirdest Night In Television" (buddytv.com)<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />"</span><span style="font-size:100%;">Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show takes more than genetically blessed supermodels to come to fruition—it takes a village."</span> (Harper's BAZAAR)<br /><br />I absolutely loved the accents of feathers used in the wings. There were a lot of gorgeous colored peacock feathers and bleached white feathers; the designer team for the show is extremely innovative when deciding what to use for the materials. There were many natural aspects, such as straw, feathers, and flowers, that made the show so much more beautiful. Check out HB's backstage video about the wings below:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object id="flashObj" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" width="486" height="412"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=673494394001&playerID=4137679001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAAAAPabQZE~,6tTqiVTF7bw4sSDkaLbKrNer9o-nK8hz&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true"><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com"><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="videoId=673494394001&playerID=4137679001&playerKey=AQ~~,AAAAAPabQZE~,6tTqiVTF7bw4sSDkaLbKrNer9o-nK8hz&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" swliveconnect="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" width="486" height="412"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He makes them feel so awkward.<br /></div><br />I wonder how they walk on that glitter filled runway. I like my glitter, but this runway made it look almost too ridiculous... and the sequins did not help. I am not saying that their use of sequins with bras were as bad as any <a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512NQZB9sVL.jpg">Ed Hardy get up</a> but they could use a more innovative, or expensive, type of product.<br /><br />Other things I had a problem with: The boxing getup/sports part/ugly soccerball beanbag thing. That whole segment regarding to sports was really, quite, well... awkward and disturbing. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3OkolK3GuR8/TOHEuK3W-iI/AAAAAAAAAVs/Jpbw0DnagWg/s400/Victoria%2527s_Secret_Fashion_Show_35.jpg">THIS</a> and <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3OkolK3GuR8/TOHEQZVE5VI/AAAAAAAAAVE/nzE7sQmNJSo/s400/2010-victoria-s-secret-fashion-show-runway_72.jpg">THIS</a> are not hot.<br /><br />I did love the romantic part though. It was well, romantic. The effortless look of sexiness was completely evident here: <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3OkolK3GuR8/TOG8rMQ0mDI/AAAAAAAAATM/H_HcjdzbQRI/s400/anja-rubik-victorias-secret-fashion-show-2010-catwalk.jpg">THIS</a> and <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3OkolK3GuR8/TOG9A-jQEjI/AAAAAAAAAT0/xyq1j3gqXLA/s400/vs19.jpg">THIS</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">are</span> hot.<br /><br />But if you were wondering why Miranda Kerr wasn't in the show... She's <a href="http://www.sassybella.com/2010/08/confirmed-miranda-kerr-is-pregnant/">pregnant</a> with a pirate's baby.<br /><br />If you missed it the first time around, there will be moment to relive the fantasy lines on December 8th at 8/7C on the CW!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div></div>Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-15216841544894711352010-11-27T20:30:00.001-08:002010-11-27T20:55:38.123-08:00I don't care if it's Tiffany & Co., it's still tacky<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://architektur.kaywa.ch/files/images/2008/8/mob2184_1220105513.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/9-everywhere-pineapple-1208-xlg-6920931.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px; height: 360px;" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/9-everywhere-pineapple-1208-xlg-6920931.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I know Tiffany & Co. has been around since the dawn of time(seriously though, it's been almost 200 years), but this is too much tackiness and childishness for me. Yeah, the colors are pretty and yeah, it's tiny and 'cute'. How have we gone from Holly Golightly's favorite store to creating such a horrendous thing? The only people I can actually fathom wearing this on their keychains are spoiled seven-year-olds or mothers in their late 50's trying to regain their youth. Perhaps even a grandma getting a trinket in Hilo Hatties from Hawaii to add to her vast collection of snowglobes and shot glasses? I feel I have gone too far making jest of this item; I shall stop.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFBOKtHSYUD3jtlYGUwSzsEK9UpHpRCco2zz_L6SYbG428C4SqjrPdn2-IP-e-MRams3h_NYw2JnxR4rCryVTanLzoLfGWoIuRXXbcPf8MZU_rIur2mpWwFlkuNxAOhctno8veVygz84/s1600/tacky2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFBOKtHSYUD3jtlYGUwSzsEK9UpHpRCco2zz_L6SYbG428C4SqjrPdn2-IP-e-MRams3h_NYw2JnxR4rCryVTanLzoLfGWoIuRXXbcPf8MZU_rIur2mpWwFlkuNxAOhctno8veVygz84/s400/tacky2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544457905629052530" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div>Now I will stop.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://architektur.kaywa.ch/files/images/2008/8/mob2184_1220105513.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 620px; height: 465px;" src="http://architektur.kaywa.ch/files/images/2008/8/mob2184_1220105513.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Okay, now I will stop.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-89858870704687842062010-10-20T00:03:00.000-07:002010-10-20T00:43:11.231-07:00Granola Munchers like MeV is for Vegan.<br /><br />I recently found out I am not the only granola munching, blackberry picking, hippie in San Francisco; there are many more vegetarians out there! The San Francisco Vegetarian Society, which I did not know existed until 2 weeks ago yet it has been around for 25 years, held the 11th annual World Vegetarian Festival Weekend in Golden Gate Park. The festival was full of grocery stores and companies promoting their businesses and food. The delicious, raw, and vegan cuisine samples were delectable to try and buy.<br /><br />The events were also a lot of fun to attend; I got to see a favorite author of mine, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihX9YRuz0qw&feature=related">Rory Freedman</a>, author of Skinny Bitch, Skinny Bitch in the Kitch, and Skinny Bastard. She talked about the title, how she hates it, and what influenced her to create such an influential novel. I loved how she mentioned during the festival that although she hates the title, it is the main thing bringing people to read the vegan eating novel covered up as a diet book.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TL6UJlxHAEI/AAAAAAAAAHU/2sP-ae9WTQY/s640/picpic.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TL6UJlxHAEI/AAAAAAAAAHU/2sP-ae9WTQY/s640/picpic.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Rory Freedman during the Veg Fest</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was also the <span style="font-style: italic;">first ever</span> vegan fashion show held in San Francisco. The Show was featuring many fashion designers and apparel companies. Some of the companies were <a href="http://www.missionsavvy.com/">Mission Savvy</a>, whose 5 separate lines have different missions, <a href="http://www.pansymaiden.com/">Pansy Maiden</a>, which specializes in fashionable, handmade, vegan bags, <a href="http://lionsshareindustries.com/">Lion's Share Industries</a>, who has an impressive amount of vegan inspired t-shirts, Rico Jeans, which has 60% recycled cotton jeans, and <a href="http://www.vautecouture.com/">Vaute Couture</a>, famous for the upcycled windbreakers. The president of the Vegitarian Society, who is 76 and has the legs of an 18 year old, was also featured at the end of the show. View the entire fashion show below.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="640" height="506"><param value="true" name="allowfullscreen"><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"><param value="high" name="quality"><param value="true" name="cachebusting"><param value="#000000" name="bgcolor"><param name="movie" value="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf"><param value="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':['format=Thumbnail?.jpg',{'autoPlay':false,'url':'sfvs_wvf2010_Fashion_Show_512kb.mp4'}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/sfvs_wvf2010_Fashion_Show/','scaling':'fit','provider':'h264streaming'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':true,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true}},'h264streaming':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.pseudostreaming-3.2.1.swf'}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" name="flashvars"><embed src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" cachebusting="true" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" flashvars="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':['format=Thumbnail?.jpg',{'autoPlay':false,'url':'sfvs_wvf2010_Fashion_Show_512kb.mp4'}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/sfvs_wvf2010_Fashion_Show/','scaling':'fit','provider':'h264streaming'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':true,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true}},'h264streaming':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.pseudostreaming-3.2.1.swf'}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" width="640" height="506"></embed> </object><br /></div><br /></div></div>To see SFVS's official website, go <a href="http://www.sfvs.org/wvd/">here</a>.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-84716675010430434612010-10-08T00:49:00.001-07:002010-10-08T01:47:42.209-07:00Date, on a LakeDate time with Joseph, a wonderful friend of mine and we love going all over the city, seriously. This time, we decided to rent a boat on Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park and reenact The Notebook (if only). Stow lake was way too much fun, we had quite an adventure.<br /><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7Vf4Y-vYI/AAAAAAAAAGw/4mKhF2nadWY/s640/4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7Vf4Y-vYI/AAAAAAAAAGw/4mKhF2nadWY/s640/4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7VflVX2jI/AAAAAAAAAGo/fUaG_hDJohE/s640/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7VflVX2jI/AAAAAAAAAGo/fUaG_hDJohE/s640/2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Although the water was green, I kinda liked it like that.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7VfgeHUaI/AAAAAAAAAGs/kqq-DyKT2Ms/s640/3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7VfgeHUaI/AAAAAAAAAGs/kqq-DyKT2Ms/s640/3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7VffmIntI/AAAAAAAAAGk/Hx1_RdWojHM/s640/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7VffmIntI/AAAAAAAAAGk/Hx1_RdWojHM/s640/1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This waterfall, Huntington Falls, is supposedly one of the two hidden waterfalls in the city. Also, apparently, it's a popular cruizing spot for men...<br /></div><br /><br />The boat was $20 per hour, which perhaps could get a bit steep, but the boat seats four and splitting it four ways would be nothing. There are paddle boats (for lazy people, like us) and row boats (for the physically gifted in the upper arm muscle department). They also sell <a href="http://sfcitizen.com/blog/2010/01/13/pink-popcorn-forever-at-the-stow-lake-boat-house-the-lowdown-on-the-throwdown/">pink popcorn</a>, which is a fricken tradition to buy there! Then we wandered. All the way over to Haight Street, which is about 2 miles of wandering. I love the houses all around Haight Street, so gorgeous and have many beautiful courtyards.<br /><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7VfzQ4AgI/AAAAAAAAAG0/ciCOYXi8Mdk/s512/5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7VfzQ4AgI/AAAAAAAAAG0/ciCOYXi8Mdk/s512/5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7Vww5gvNI/AAAAAAAAAG4/LWXv31D3Ap0/s640/6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7Vww5gvNI/AAAAAAAAAG4/LWXv31D3Ap0/s640/6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7Vw1N0tCI/AAAAAAAAAG8/Naf3stZwTrw/s512/7.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TK7Vw1N0tCI/AAAAAAAAAG8/Naf3stZwTrw/s512/7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />God, the weather in the city has been so perfect these past few weeks! I'm going to be enjoying it while it lasts. You do the same.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-44425554880012371662010-10-05T12:37:00.000-07:002010-10-05T12:57:16.378-07:00Why haven't I written about Philz coffee yet?!?!For real.<br /><br />So I often go to Philz for some innovatively designed delicious coffee - whoever thought of mint leaves in coffee is a genius! I just cannot believe I have never talked about it on this blog before!<br /><br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TKuCqde0V4I/AAAAAAAAAGI/Npp506flYHI/s640/cof.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 476px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TKuCqde0V4I/AAAAAAAAAGI/Npp506flYHI/s640/cof.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />They have locations in <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/philz-coffee-san-francisco-3">SOMA</a>, the <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/philz-coffee-san-francisco">Mission</a>, the <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/philz-coffee-san-francisco-4">Loin</a>, and the <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/philz-coffee-san-francisco-2">Castro</a> (which is also a Sit & Spin). Although there is a location in Berkeley, this is a blog about SF, not hippietown. I love the Mission location because it feels so much like home and has all sorts of different people lounging on the miss matched furniture. Oh, and there are science experiments going on.<br /><br />I recently went to a poetry reading right next door to the Mission location as well. I arrived at the address and met up with some friends outside. Outside of what, you ask? Oh, a dirty, rusty, metal garage door. The Kaleidoscope Poetry Center is hidden behind an old metal door, but when the location is open to the public, a beautiful, bright, colorful room full of paintings and art appears. I have never had so much enjoyment hearing people read poems before.<br /><br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TKuCqkdADGI/AAAAAAAAAGM/I_SycvevYXw/s640/photo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TKuCqkdADGI/AAAAAAAAAGM/I_SycvevYXw/s640/photo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I know this picture does not do it justice, but I highly suggest checking out the Kaleidoscope Poetry Center in the near future!Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-29126695967146460822010-09-21T11:50:00.000-07:002010-09-21T18:02:10.607-07:00Double Rainbow?I love me some Rainbow grocery. But since the store is so far away from my house, I rarely go anymore. Instead, I found this amazing grocery store called Other Avenues. <a href="http://www.otheravenues.coop/">Other Avenues</a> is a cooperative created by the same people who own Rainbow. Awesome, right? Two times the rainbow!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sanfranciscodays.com/photos/large/other-avenues.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 750px; height: 563px;" src="http://www.sanfranciscodays.com/photos/large/other-avenues.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I know it's weird to blog about a grocery store, but you really have to go there. The store has everything from beeswax candles to herbs and spices or in season fruits/veggies. The store also has homemade chocolate, caramel, or other candies.<br /><br />Even better? Right down the street is a raw, vegan eatery and smoothie place. My goodness, I'm lucky to have found this stuff!<br /><br />It really is double the rainbow. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI">Double Rainbow</a>? So intense. I still laugh hysterically every time I see that video.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-64178895444855897632010-09-20T00:10:00.000-07:002010-09-21T18:02:27.312-07:00Think Spring ThoughtsI know it's starting to get (more) foggy and (more) muggy here in the city, but I am so looking forward for Spring next year. After my trip to Santa Cruz, which was completely amazing, and having to return to the cold city, I miss the sun. Seeing the newest Mary Katrantzou Ready To-Wear-Line for next Spring has definitely made my day.<br /><br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TJfY6d3ntdI/AAAAAAAAAFw/z_Pyhp78uaY/s512/mk.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 578px; height: 578px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TJfY6d3ntdI/AAAAAAAAAFw/z_Pyhp78uaY/s512/mk.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The digital prints are insanely interesting. Katrantzou took vintage architecture magazines and pulled images from the pages and combined them with simple dress shapes to create the pieces. The line includes bodices covered in images of giant indoor pools, skirts with photos of dining rooms, dresses stamped on the front with windows, and many more.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I also love the flamboyantly giant pieces of jewelry that look very Grecian:<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.elle.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/sandbox/london-bridge/3048753-1-eng-US/London-Bridge_articleimage.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 385px;" src="http://www.elle.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/sandbox/london-bridge/3048753-1-eng-US/London-Bridge_articleimage.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Enjoy. And tell me your thoughts!Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-79229788001583571892010-09-13T22:30:00.000-07:002010-09-13T22:40:02.992-07:00Fashionable Female: Ke$haAlthough K-E-dollar sign-ha is quite trashy and has the oddest choice in jewelry (<a href="http://smilejunkie.com/keshas-elegant-placenta-necklace/">EWW</a>), I actually like her sense of style in some instances. The newest and most recent example is in her video for "Take it Off". Just look at some of the stills and backstage photos from the video filming.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2010/07/kesha-takeitoff/kesha-take-it-off-video-preview-06.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 815px; height: 1222px;" src="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2010/07/kesha-takeitoff/kesha-take-it-off-video-preview-06.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2010/07/kesha-takeitoff/kesha-take-it-off-video-preview-03.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 813px; height: 1222px;" src="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2010/07/kesha-takeitoff/kesha-take-it-off-video-preview-03.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2010/07/kesha-takeitoff/kesha-take-it-off-video-preview-01.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 815px; height: 1222px;" src="http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2010/07/kesha-takeitoff/kesha-take-it-off-video-preview-01.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photos from JustJared.Buzznet</span><br /></div><br /><br />Those heels look like some Alexander Wang Spring 2010 shoes!<br />Piedmont on Haight street sells some tasseled short shorts like the ones she is wearing above. Of course though, it's handmade by the designers over at Piedmont.<br />She tends to wear a lot of chunky rings and necklaces, which I am starting to become obsessed with myself.<br /><br />Tell me what you thinkAriel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-48917190846931403602010-09-08T00:24:00.000-07:002010-09-08T01:10:45.400-07:00Been Gone Way Too Long, But I Did Eat CakeI have recently moved into my new place in San Francisco, which had no internet for 3 or so weeks, and have been exploring the city more. Oh, so fun! The fun was recently enjoyed while in a sweet shop after work in the Castro....<br /><br />I was in a chocolatey choco mc-chocolate mood (only some women will understand that) the other night and was thinking about hitting up Hot Cookie before I went home. But, my amazing coworker suggested I get myself a delicious slice of cake at Sweet Inspiration. I agreed since all I needed was some choco-cocoa medicine, and was completely blown away with the selections - Red velvet, princess, orange, pumpkin, carrot, new york cheesecake, strawberry, tiramisu, and many more!<br /><br />I got a slice of the Devil's Food cake. The moist texture and sweet, amazing taste of the cake and frosting was to die for (that's what she said). But the thing is, I did die and I went to heaven, really.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TIdEIiSiK2I/AAAAAAAAAFY/-_uxNmwzFrQ/s640/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TIdEIiSiK2I/AAAAAAAAAFY/-_uxNmwzFrQ/s640/1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The cool thing, or one of the cool things, is that this bakery is open super late; I was there at eleven and it was going to be open for another hour or so. A not-so-cool thing is that the price was a little expensive. Yeah, the slice of cake was great, but $6 was a tad over priced. For me though, I would pay more for the perfect slice of cake. It's cause I'm a woman.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TIdEIrZUCXI/AAAAAAAAAFc/6SOc3Bwpjq8/s512/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 475px; height: 635px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TIdEIrZUCXI/AAAAAAAAAFc/6SOc3Bwpjq8/s512/2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />View their Yelp! page <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-inspiration-san-francisco#query:sweet%20inspiratoins">here</a>.<br /><br />You definitely need to go to this place!Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-64072310441592627232010-08-17T00:08:00.001-07:002010-08-17T00:39:03.301-07:00Back to School ClothesSchool starts back up in less than a week for me. I have nothing new in my closet and I <span style="font-style: italic;">need</span> some new duds to dress in when school comes around. But I'm not talking about a <a href="http://suz143.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/gossip-girl20.jpg">stupid school girl uniform</a>.<br /><br />I would prefer to wear any of the outfits from the Alexander Wang Fall 2010 add campaign, please. Thanks.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object id="flashObj" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0" width="404" height="436"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=490985262001&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.style.com%2Fvideo%2Ffashion-moments%2Ffashion-moments%2F1896809784%2Falexander-wang-fall-2010-readytowear%2F490985262001&playerID=8558003001&playerKey=AQ%2E%2E,AAAAAF13hy4%2E,k-0ZIL64dAd--E4Uss2ll130zYPVMSNK&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true"><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com"><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="videoId=490985262001&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.style.com%2Fvideo%2Ffashion-moments%2Ffashion-moments%2F1896809784%2Falexander-wang-fall-2010-readytowear%2F490985262001&playerID=8558003001&playerKey=AQ%2E%2E,AAAAAF13hy4%2E,k-0ZIL64dAd--E4Uss2ll130zYPVMSNK&domain=embed&dynamicStreaming=true" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" swliveconnect="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" width="404" height="436"></embed></object><br /></div><br />Lots of lace and dark colors are in again. Every fall the darker colors start making their way back into my closet; jewel tones, grays, blues, etc. are commonly seen on my hangers.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.style.com/slideshows/2010/peopleparties/parties/080510_Dead_Weather_Don_Hills/13m.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.style.com/slideshows/2010/peopleparties/parties/080510_Dead_Weather_Don_Hills/13m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Chelsea Leyland(DJ) and Jenne Lombardo(DJ) at the Dead Weather at Don Hill's in NY<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Notice the black bootie heels and lots of black doily lace in the dress<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.style.com/slideshows/2010/fashionshows/F2010RTW/DVFURSTE/BEAUTY/00200m.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.style.com/slideshows/2010/fashionshows/F2010RTW/DVFURSTE/BEAUTY/00200m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Natalie Vodianova (model) before the Diane Von Furstenberg show for Fall 2010<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lovin' the grays<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.style.com/slideshows/2010/peopleparties/parties/050310_Costume_Institute_Gala/04m.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 480px;" src="http://www.style.com/slideshows/2010/peopleparties/parties/050310_Costume_Institute_Gala/04m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Oscar (de le Renta) and Oprah at the Costume Institute's American Women Gala<br />Note the blue gown...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Tell me what you're wearing for this fall school semester...<br /></div></div>Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-90176811075233516492010-08-13T13:52:00.000-07:002010-08-14T00:18:41.095-07:00Vegan EatingWell it's also gluten-free and some of it was raw as well...<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cafe Gratitude</span><br /><br />While my friend and I were walking down the street on our way to Cafe Gratitude, we saw this place that looked extremely free and loving... and hippie. It had "a world of plenty" and "home of the abounding river" painted in big, block letters on the outside. It turned out to be the cafe we were going to...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGZBYOZU_SI/AAAAAAAAAEw/ZmOOfaOK270/s512/11111.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGZBYOZU_SI/AAAAAAAAAEw/ZmOOfaOK270/s512/11111.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The scene was a bit "hip". Many long haired, Birkenstock-wearing, lovable, hip people. The rest of the people were families and such. I did love the bar though; the tiffany light around the setup was pretty.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGZBYC64lHI/AAAAAAAAAEs/Xr60zLx4-_E/s640/1111.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGZBYC64lHI/AAAAAAAAAEs/Xr60zLx4-_E/s640/1111.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I had the vegan mint chip shake and my friend and I shared the spring rolls and vegan tamales. Although the springs rolls were nothing to write home about (or on a blog), the tamales were to die for. I've been thinking about them every hour since I left. It came with beans and a huge scoop of guac! Mmmmmmm....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGZBX6AcbKI/AAAAAAAAAEk/Rmi1LJaxVYA/s512/11.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGZBX6AcbKI/AAAAAAAAAEk/Rmi1LJaxVYA/s512/11.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGZBYkiZoMI/AAAAAAAAAE0/KO4AzlliUCE/s512/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 512px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGZBYkiZoMI/AAAAAAAAAE0/KO4AzlliUCE/s512/1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Also, the server's aren't too bad looking there, if I do say so myself! ;)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-gratitude-san-francisco-2">Cafe Gratitude</a> (Mission location) on Yelp!Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-26707850008775916832010-08-13T12:41:00.000-07:002010-08-13T13:14:09.147-07:00Topshop Lookbook: Rough Diamond<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGI9bfy1r-I/AAAAAAAAADw/aAXZnlSOqHE/s512/RoughDiamond.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 600px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGI9bfy1r-I/AAAAAAAAADw/aAXZnlSOqHE/s512/RoughDiamond.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Out with a boom!<br /><br />Rawr! I love the cheetah print pants and zebra print coat. The leopard print jacket has me saying "yesssss". I may be vegetarian, but I can still appreciate good quality animal clothing. Fur coats have been in style for forever, especially on those hippies who can't seem to let it go and 80-something galmour-pusses. (I admit, I stole that word from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glamourpuss">only comic book</a> I read..) Anyways, this lookbook is very animalistic; even the hats have feathers! Although everything is mixed and matched from many different aspects, the main style is really well out together. Since it's very reminiscent of the 60's, make sure to wear tons of eyeliner!<br />You can find a similar bag to the one the girl in the top middle photo is slinging <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&categoryId=210031&parent_category_rn=208582&productId=1805713&langId=-1">here</a>. Like the old school cabana-style hats? Urban outfitters <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=18668954&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=020">does them perfectly</a>. The animal print spandex leggings or jeans can be found many places such as <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=btms&product_id=2056971699&showBACK=OK">Forever 21</a>, <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod92660089&ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=I012W">Neiman Marcus</a> (needless markups), <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=455053&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">Bloomingdales</a>, and of course <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&categoryId=220036&parent_category_rn=208586&productId=1827792&langId=-1">Topshop</a>.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-7723763669827837312010-08-12T02:48:00.000-07:002010-08-12T03:12:13.144-07:00Topshop Lookbook: Into the Wild<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGI9bYPRJHI/AAAAAAAAADo/vV9rOX7uFlw/s512/IntoTheWild.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 600px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGI9bYPRJHI/AAAAAAAAADo/vV9rOX7uFlw/s512/IntoTheWild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />What an earthy-urban blend!<br /><br />By combining soft cloths, large knits, and distressed jean fabrics, the Into The Wild look was born. The feel of the collection as a whole does tend to remind one of the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/">film by the same name</a>, starring the gorgeous Emile Hirsch. Most of the movie, the main character wore denim jeans and knit tops, similar to the models in the photos. Knits, like the sweater in the top middle photo and the headband in the top right photo can easily be accessible through various websites, like <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Tops/Taupe+Couture+Cape">Modcloth</a>. Lots of pieces in the shows recently have been holding holes in the fabric, which is starting to become popular. I may have some sweaters with holes in the armpits, some tights exposing skin and a couple jeans with rips, but those were all unintentional. The new look isn't. Find something similar by TopShop, <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&categoryId=209866&parent_category_rn=208580&productId=1865312&langId=-1">like this sweater</a>, with man made holes in just the right places. Beware, though! Try not to get pants that have too many fake holes, or you'll be stuck with <a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/127624519_6948d54e33_o.jpg">this kind of disaster</a>. I also absolutely love the strappy shoes in all the pictures.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-53759124160521921722010-08-11T23:27:00.000-07:002010-08-11T23:43:26.471-07:00Topshop Lookbook: Dark Nouveau<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGI9bRz62ZI/AAAAAAAAADs/LBS9aCVWrVs/s512/DarkNouveau.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 600px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGI9bRz62ZI/AAAAAAAAADs/LBS9aCVWrVs/s512/DarkNouveau.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />If only I could afford all these marvelously dark outfits to wear to work!<br /><br />The pink, lace-lined corset bra in the top left photo has got me all hot! Find a similar one Topshop offers <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&categoryId=221513&parent_category_rn=208499&productId=1771012&langId=-1">here</a>. I absolutely love the thin, veil-like dress on the blonde girl in the bottom left. The lace suit beneath the dress on her, which can be bought for super cheap (compared to the original) <a href="http://www.americanapparel.net/morephotos/viewer.asp?style=rsals302&n=Nylon%20Spandex%20Stretch%20Floral%20Lace%20Bodysuit&p=4">at American Apparel</a>, completes the look as well. Find alike socks, similar to the ones the woman in the bottom left photo is wearing <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/SR?keyword=knee+high+socks&searchorigin=keywordsearch">here</a>.<br /><br />Since fall is coming and lots of jewel tones and dark shades will be back in style, the grays and light blacks are so fabulous to copy for your fall/winter outfits. Notice that this lookbook is very different from the others so far; this one has very little color and only consists of blues, blacks, whites, and grays. Also notice the plain hairdos that aren't too done up or elaborate. This look will most likely be the best for fall to cover the shoulders and accentuate the face more often, since it'll be so cold that the rest of your body will be covered in long sleeves and pants!<br /><br />Get prepared now for the cold/windy/rainy/etc. season...Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509269895886994975.post-11582763098032226952010-08-10T22:50:00.000-07:002010-08-10T23:21:50.562-07:00Topshop Lookbook: The OutsidersObsessed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGI9bptlG6I/AAAAAAAAAD0/ErFfhYeu-Fs/s512/theoutsiders.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 601px; height: 601px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_01YaZZevTIU/TGI9bptlG6I/AAAAAAAAAD0/ErFfhYeu-Fs/s512/theoutsiders.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This specific lookbook from Topshop has peaked my interest right now. The warm, lodge-like style has got my heart pumping - It's so romantic! The plaid and fur ideas are very British "countryside" and the tights/socks pull the outfits together just so.<br /><br />The burgundy skirt in the top middle photo is very similar to a skirt <a href="http://www.americanapparel.net/morephotos/viewer.asp?style=rnt353&n=Nylon%20Tricot%3Cbr%3EHigh-Waist%20Skirt&p=3">American Apparel sells</a> and that I own, but I like the thin, matte color instead. Riding pants, such as the pair in the top right photo, are starting to become very popular and I might just have to find vintage pair for myself one of these days! I love the jumper in the bottom left photo, find some similar ones at alloy.com, like <a href="http://store.alloy.com/item.do?categoryID=&itemID=52510&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=">this one</a>! I know capes only look good on superheros, hello <a href="http://media.comicmix.com/media/2008/10/10/new-superman-suit-lg.jpg">SUPERMAN</a>, and aren't meant for the mortal being of sorts, but they really have been slowly coming into style now for a couple years. They're always so perfect for relaxing or going for a walk at Tahoe in the winter, so maybe I should look into getting my own? Perhaps, maybe making one? Hmmmm I'll have to get a quality plaid fabric and some hot lining.Ariel J-Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02680774400137711518noreply@blogger.com0