New Years Revolution

Happy 2010, everyone!


This year, I don't have a New Years resolution.
Instead, I have a New Years revolution. I think that with my constant shopping habits, I produce a lot of waste. Whether it be the small tags, shopping bags, or the fact that I am buying brand new clothes all the time made of new fabrics, new dyes, new yarns, etc., I am producing a lot of waste with my little habit. So this year, starting right now, I vow to only buy used clothing.

Instead of shopping at Nordstroms or American Apparel, Buffalo Exchange or Crossroads will be my best friends. No new jacket, I shall buy the used pea coat at the vintage clothing store. If I need some work pants, I'm off to Plato's not Gap.

There is one exception, I will not buy used underwear. For the life of me, I will not buy and use secondhand undergarmets. This small need of buying new underwear will be my only exception.

Hopefully this will make me feel a little more "green" and eco-friendly in the city. Let's see how this "revolution" goes...

This Might Just Be For Me...

Here are my best fashion-related finds of 2009 (all under $20!) : The lucky 13.

1) $16 Purple flower print heels from Marshall's

2) $7 American Apparel red tee with gray pocket from Plato's Closet

3) Free Express sweater from my boyfriend's closet

4) $8 Apple Bottom 70's style romper from Plato's Closet

5) $12 American Apparel tank from a seller on Sunset Blvd. in LA

6) $6 Vintage style Rolling Stones tee from Plato's Closet

7) $12 Charlotte Russe Sailor Style Dress from Plato's Closet

8) $16 Silver, green, purple Puma pumps from Plato's Closet

9) Free Purple clip-on jewel earrings from my friend, Samyiah

10) $19 Acid wash jeans from F21

11) $6 Yoga tank from a store on Castro St.

12) $9 Waist belt from F21

13) $8 Flower wallet from F21


My favourite places to get cheap, stylish clothes this year were:

Plato's Closet in San Mateo.
View their Yelp! page here.

Crossroads near Church St. on Market in SF.
View their Yelp! page here.

Any Forever 21. The down side is that F21 has mainstream, mass-produced clothing that many people have, so I try and go towards the more individual places.

Any Goodwill. Just bring hand sanitizer, haha.

Crepes and Capaccinos

To the avid crepe-eater or restaurant connoisseur, the chain of Crepevine restaurants may not seem like much... But, I have to say, I had a good time this morning before selling some old purses at Crossroads Trading Co. when I really needed a boost of energy at Crepevine.

As Muni only takes 15 minutes to get from SF State to Church St., my last class ends at 10am and Crossroads doesn't open until 11am, I had some extra time to spare. As I walked into Crepevine due to the familiarity of it, I ordered my single cup cappuccino and went to sit down for a good read and drink.


I have to say, the drink was pretty good. Not the best, but pretty good compared to some bad cappuccinos I've had in my life. I recommend going to Crepevine if you're ever in the area and need some good coffee.

Considering the delightful drink, my new book, and the fact that I sold all the purses I took, this morning has been pretty good so far.

View the Crepevine website here.
View the Church St.'s Crepevine Yelp! page here.