Barely Breathing

June 15, 2011

Barely Breathing

For these self-portraits I went to the nearby baseball fields in my town. I thought I outsmarted everyone by coming around 1 pm since school was still in session and no one would be around to witness my awkward posing. However, I was joined by two middle aged men tending to the baseball fields and riding around on their tractors. I felt extremely awkward and ran away as nonchalantly as possible. Oh, this camera? This tripod? They're not for taking pictures of myself - I just really like snapping shots of batting cages.

Forever 21 Sweater
Urban Outfitters Skirt, Bag
Finale Heels
Hat via giveaway

I'm currently taking a break from responding to emails and putting together resources to watch Because I Said So on TV. I love anything related to Mandy Moore and I also haven't watched the movie in a while so the ending is still somewhat of a surprise. Plus, Gabriel Macht is kind of gorgeous so I don't mind watching him for two hours. :)

Don't forget to enter the Shabby Apple Bow Skirt Giveaway by Friday! :) 

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Spill Kisses Like a Fountain

June 14, 2011

Spill Kisses Like a Fountain

While sorting through clothes with my mom the other day I found one of her old vintage skirts. She was going to give it away but I couldn't bear to pack it up since the fabric was so gorgeous. Plus, it's a way for me to always remember my mom when I'm not living at home. I decided to wear it as a dress instead of a maxi skirt since I'm still iffy about maxi lengths with my height.

Urban Outfitters Shirt
Vintage Dress via my mom
Forever 21 Belt
Wedges c/o CSN Stores

Well I'm off to go on an early morning shopping date with my madre. She wants to leave early while I just want to lounge around. I'm on the hunt for business suits that don't make me look like I'm playing dress up. Wish me luck! :)

Don't forget to enter the Shabby Apple Bow Skirt Giveaway by Friday!

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Shabby Apple Skirt Giveaway

June 13, 2011

Shabby Apple Skirt Giveaway

It's been way too long since my last giveaway so I now present to you, my dear readers, a Shabby Apple Skirt giveaway! Shabby Apple has the most gorgeous selection of women's dresses and skirts and I can't get over all of their vintage inspired collections. This summer I'm especially loving the look of the little white dress and Shabby Apple has plenty to choose from.

Today I'm giving away the Tess Bow Skirt - I love the modest length, the color, and most of all the bow. Olive green has always been one of my favorite colors.

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A winner will be drawn on Saturday, June 18. This giveaway is only for U.S. readers (I'll get you international readers next time)!

If you've got your eye on anything else at Shabby Apple, they're offering you 10% your purchase with the code "Jennifhsieh". Happy shopping! :)

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I Just Came to Say Hello

June 12, 2011

I Just Came to Say Hello

First I just wanted to acknowledge that I look a little lackluster in these photos - can't you just see all the excitement in my eyes?  My brother was taking my photos instead of my mom and he was not a fan of being used as my blog slave.  I'm pretty sure he thinks I'm pretty weird for taking so many pictures of myself on a weekly basis.  Maybe that's because he's camera shy and refuses to let me take any photos of him.  I've been sneaking pictures here and there throughout the years though for blackmail use - I'm just playing the role of the obnoxious little sister.  >:)

Urban Outfitters Cardigan, Skirt
American Apparel Tank
Reaction Kenneth Cole Wedges

I finally donated a good amount of my old clothes to the Salvation Army the other day. I'm a hoarder when it comes to clothes; either I want to hold on to something because of the related memories or I keep telling myself that there will come a day where I will wear whatever it is I'm about to donate. I'm learning to slowly let go (my mom says I'm not letting go fast enough). I still keep all of my homework and papers from elementary school until high school in the basement. I've always been one to hold on to memories no matter how small which might explain why I love to take pictures so much.

But anyway, check back in two days. I have a surprise for you guys. ;)

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I Change Shapes Just to Hide in this Place

June 10, 2011

I Change Shapes Just to Hide in this Place

Delia's Cardigan
Urban Outfitters Tank, Skirt
Topshop Belt
Seychelles Wedges
Necklace via Jeremy

The weather outside is ridiculous and I can't stand the heat. All I want to do lately is sleep on a bed of ice for hours on end. I should make that happen. I would also like to profess my love for skirts and dresses for allowing summer breezes to keep my legs cool. Sure, women have to go through childbirth but at least we've got dresses! :P

I should really get off my lazy ass and run some errands and get some work done. But first, I'm gonna go grab some lunch. Until next time. :)

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Orange Scallops

June 6, 2011

Orange Scallops

I actually found these pictures on a memory card that I neglected for quite some time. Jeremy took these pictures of me about a month and a half ago while spring semester classes were still going on.  In return I snapped a shot of him being a bum (shown below). He's currently in Turkey right now and I'm kind of jealous. I'm also kind of missing him but thankfully I've been so busy lately that it's keeping my mind preoccupied.

H&M Shirt Dress
Zara Skirt
Modcloth Belt
Aldo Sandals

So I just got an auxiliary cord for my car so I can listen to my iPod while I'm driving around (being Governor of Circle K involves so much travel - I feel like I live in my car). I haven't updated my iPod or synced it to my iTunes in years though so lately I've just been busting out some of my old middle school favorites including Simple Plan and Avril Lavigne. That's right, if you drive past me on the parkway you will catch me screaming out lyrics full of teenage angst. I know all the words. BRING IT. 

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