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JennifHsieh is a space for my rambling thoughts and snaps of my everyday style. I'm based in Astoria, Queens and I share a home with my two derpy cats and my equally derpy fiancé.

April 12, 2015

Sundays with Firmoo


Unisex Black Frames c/o Firmoo

I've had increasingly bad vision ever since the third grade. I remember getting my first pair of glasses and, like the typical 8-year-old at that time, feeling like the biggest nerd at school. I would hide them in my desk and pretend like I "accidentally" misplaced them, just so I wouldn't have to put them on my face. 

Then the day came for contacts, while I was in middle school, and I never looked back since. I definitely felt #blessed, although I didn't know it at the time due to the lack of the hashtag's existence. But as my parents like to remind me, you can't wear your contacts 24/7 and it's good to give your eyes a little break from time to time. But luckily, glasses are more of a fashion statement these days so I make the most of it by trying out new pairs whenever I can. So even if I have to nudge my glasses up my nose a few times a day and struggle to keep the smudges off, at least I'm looking Instagramable. Na'mean? 

Big shout out to Firmoo, as usual, for making glasses so affordable and stylish so I can keep switching things up. If you've never checked them out before, sign up and get your first pair free!

And yes, I'm just casually chilling with a wine bottle of flowers, thanks for Jeremy. Also, I'm not wearing pants because it's a Sunday and Sundays are meant to be pantless. 


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April 11, 2015

Recipe | Cream Cheese + Egg Croissant Squares


Yet another recipe that indulges my passionate love for croissants. This time, instead of going the sweet route, I decided to try a more savory breakfast recipe that didn't use the classic croissant shape. Jeremy was a huge fan of these and, let's be honest, the presentation all in itself is delicious enough to look at.

Cream Cheese + Egg Croissant Squares
Servings: 2

Ingredients
1 Tube Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent rolls
1 Fresh Vine Tomato
2 Large Eggs
Handful of Chopped Broccoli
1/2 Stick of Cream Cheese
Scallions
Salt and Pepper


Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. In the meantime, grab a tray and cover it with a sheet of parchment paper. 

Open the package of crescent rolls onto the parchment paper and divide it half into two large squares. There's a few perforations in the dough so just patch those up by squeezing the dough back together with your fingers. 

Next, fold over each of the edges about 1/2 an inch to create a "crust" to keep all of the ingredients together while everything is baking. Now, this is where you can go a little crazy with the ingredients. This time, I decided to spread a thin layer of cream cheese as a base. 

On top of the cream cheese, I cracked a large egg on each of the squares, added a tomato slice and some broccoli, and topped with a generous drizzle of sliced scallions, salt, and pepper. Depending on your taste, feel free to add some bacon slices. 

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes (or until the crust is golden brown to your liking). I left it in for 15 minutes so the eggs were cooked a bit more since I'm not the biggest fan of runny eggs. 

Happy nomming!

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April 10, 2015

The Bubba Obsession Continues


Urban Outfitters Long White Cardigan, Forever 21 Gray V-Neck Tee (similar), Urban Outfitters High-Rise Destroyed Shorts (similar), Tan Sandals c/o LuLu*s (similar)

I have a serious problem. When Bubba's around, I can't do anything but stare at him and follow him around the apartment, trying to offer him catnip. Or I'm trying to snap a photo of him so I can make him Instagram famous (follow him here - that's a order). Now I totally understand why new parents sometimes seem like they're hiding from the world; they're just obsessed with their new baby and how gosh darn cute they are. Well...or busy taking care of a newborn. Both make sense.

So please excuse me if I'm too busy trying to teach Bubba to snuggle with me instead of blogging.

Also, if you see some gray bandaging coming out of my left sleeve, don't worry, I'm not severely injured. I just got some new ink (seen here) and it's still in the healing process. Now the struggle is remembering not to itch it.


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April 7, 2015

This Past Sunday No. 2

9:00 AM Good morning, Jeremy. I apologize in advance for waking you up in the most annoying way possible. 

10:00 AM Good morning, Bubba. I apologize in advance for waking you up in the most adorable way possible. 

11:00 AM Hello, new ink. S/O to Three Kings Tattoo for the quick and easy session. The leaves each represent a different state that I was raised in; I moved around a lot until I was 7 years old and each environment shaped me in their own unique way. 

12:00 PM Finally got some Greenpoint Lobster in my stomach. Let's talk about that market fish sandwich for a second; I couldn't get enough of it. If you're ever in Greenpoint, you can't pass it by. Even if you've already had brunch, make room for a second brunch. 

1:00 PM Yawning because he's not a fan of waking up early and he's already ready for a nap.

2:00 PM Afternoon tea and desserts. Always much needed. 

3:00 PM Because food is always on my mind, time to pick out fresh veggies for dinner and wind down for the evening. 

What did you guys have on your plate (both life-wise and nom-wise) this past Sunday? 

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April 3, 2015

Jen the Proud Cat Lady


Striped Dress c/o LuLu*s (similar, similar), Jeremy's H&M Cardigan (similar)

You guys. I've become a cat lady in way too little time. If you've been following along my Twitter and Instagram adventures, you'd know that Jeremy and I have decided to re-home a cat who was getting bullied by another fellow cat back at his old home. We've wanted a pet for a while but, given our lifestyle, we didn't think getting a puppy or a small kitten would be the best option. So, that's where Bubba came in. 

Bubba is the sweetest, most lovable, stumpiest, and grumpiest-looking cat I've ever laid eyes on and I couldn't love him anymore. It's only been a few days and he's very gradually adjusting to a new home and new owners (aka cat lovers). It's nice seeing him get more comfortable with us and I've already gone the lengths to make him his own Instagram account. Next thing you know I'll be registering his personal domain name and renting out an apartment in his name. 

...can a cat even rent out property?  

Hopefully I'll be able to sneak some photos of him soon without him retreating into the dark corners of the closet. I'll know I've made it with him once selfies are a possibility. 


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April 2, 2015

Simple, Clean, Classic, Burnt


Green Plaid Coat c/o StyleMoi (similar), Madewell Chambray Shirt, Forever 21 Denim Jeans, Colorblock Suede Tote Bag c/o Chicnova (similar), House of Harlow 1960 Arabella Boots c/o LuLu*s

I'm currently recovering from some mild sunburn, but I'm not complaining. Being in Miami for those few days this past weekend really gave me all that sunshine my body has been missing. However, since my job involved me working at the Miami Open and I was sitting on my laptop most of the day, I didn't really get that even tan I was hoping for. Just my scalp and my back. Essentially, I'm a lobster from behind.

In the meantime, a quick shameless plug. I'm participating in the NYC VisionWalk to raise funds to cure blindness in a few weeks and I would love your support in any way! My friend suffers from this disease and she's started up a team to kick some ass. Personally, since I graduated college, I haven't made enough time to dedicate myself to volunteer work as much as I used, so this is my first step to heading back to that direction. If you're able to help out, check out my donation page! Even a dollar will do (or a pat on the back, if you're able to reach my sunburnt back).

Thanks, muchos! :)


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