Two For One.

Another gorgeous day in the Bay calls for the right to bear arms (and legs!). 

Soakin up the sun before the fall layers come into play. 

Sunglasses, Liz Clairborne

Bracelet, from Boracay, Philippines

Top, Sway

Skirt, thrifted

Shoes, Sam Edelman

Yesterday... all my troubles seem so faaaaarrrr away...

That just came out - whopsies.

It started with writing Yesterday, as in, this outfit is what I wore the day before today. 

Went to a fun little ad event in San Francisco - it was amazing hanging out and meeting a whole plethora of insanely creative peeps. The energy was high and drinks were a flowin... Can't get better than that. 

Oh wait, but it did! 

We were treated to two awesome performances by Dodos and Dan the Automater.

The crowd went wild! 

Or at least I did.

My best Reese Witherspoon impression. 

Necklace, VerreEncore

Dress, H&M

Belt, Le Chateau

Shoes, H&M

Island Fever.

This fine gorgeous day, the family and I decided to explore the island of Alameda. 

Yes, we have an island in the Bay Area.

And uh huh, they really do consider themselves islanders. 

Technically they are, being surrounded by water and all, but I always thought this was strange, to consider themselves islanders, since they are a hop, skip and a job on over to Oakland and Berkeley - no ferry required!

It's like, what if Manhattanites started considering themselves islanders? 

HA!

But back to the point. (Is there ever a point to my nonsensical ramblings? I always thought I just needed words, blah blah blah, to accompany the pictures or else it would be too boring.) 

Being born and raised in the Philippines, I consider myself a true islander at heart (I even lived in Hawai'i for a year at one point!), and I was pleasantly surprised to find once we did start making our way around, Alameda most definitely did have that island feel to it. People were laid back and sweet, there was sense of community, and even all the beautiful ladies working at the downtown stores looked like they were from the islands. Aw yeah! Can't beat that lil homies!

And so we happily took full advantage of this paradise island today.

The Map, yo.

Now let's play, What in the world is Marie doing?!

Am I:

a) Yawning

b) Cheering

c) Airing Out the Pits

d) Catching a Fly for Lunch

Necklace, from my mother
Top, H&M
Belt, vintage from my grandmother
Dress, Modcloth
Shoes, Sway

Sway Event.

The Sway store in Berkeley had a lil 90's Fall fashion event. 

I'm, like, always, like, down to go to a, like, 90's themed party!

A little Saved By The Bell anyone?

Or how about a bitchin dose of Drew Barrymore?

Stellar!

Remember this fun lil topsy turvy 'do in the early 90's. It was the height of cool back then.
Really, it was.
I promise.
Not kidding.

Love this cute teeny tiny blush dress.
The lil ho in me held me hostage until I bought it!

Colorful necklace - nice!

Being that this was held right on Telegraph there were sooooo many many many young ins, from UC Berkeley, I'm sure. Damn, I felt mature despite my youthful looks (ha!). But seriously, these gals were anywhere between 16-22. So I broke out my not so dirty hot pink cardigan to add that youthful glow and they thought I was one of them!
Yes! I totally tricked them.
That made me feel a little better... :)

Cardigan, a present from my mom from Nordstroms
Dress, F21
Belt, Le Chateau
Bracelets, a present from India
Boots, Sway

A Tank Top?!

Wow, why're you so casual today?

What do you mean?

You're wearing a tank top!

What're you talking about, I wear tank tops all the time. 

Oh never mind, I didn't see your shoes.

It's all about the shoes, man. 

And that's what I've learned recently: no matter how casual an outfit, if you wear some kick ass shoes, suddenly your everyday blah attire (even a tank top!) is L... M... N... OK!

Sunglasses, Liz Clairborne
Necklace, gift from a friend, Banana Republic
Top, thrifted American Apparel
Belt, thrifted
Pants, Madewell
Shoes, Sam Edelman

A Love Letter.

Dear Beautiful Ankle Strappin' Leopard Print Chunky Heels,

Twas a sad day as we could not be together. I know I was such a tease this morning when I 

  eyed you... touched you... put you on... 

only to have taken you off and replace you with *gasp* H&M flats. 

Oh the shame I feel! 

Please believe me when I say I truly tried. 

Someday I will overcome these pathetic obstacles that keep us apart -

  the walking of the feet... the heat of the day... the rawness of the back of my heels. 

How I missed thee, my sweet flower!

I am merely but a weak pathetic human but know your heart:

I will build my strength up and we shall be together again one day.

Love,

Marie

Sunglasses, Liz Clairborne

Necklace, VerreEncore

Bracelets, from the island of Boracay, Philippines

Cardigan, vintage from my mother

Dress, H&M

Belt, vintage from my grandmother

Shoes, H&M

Rejected Shoes :*( , Sam Edelman

Summer Time & the Living's Easy.

It was a cruisin' cruiser kind of day...

A day just too hot for words...

That's all she wrote.

*sqwak, sqwak*
I believe this is me trying to fly!

Sunglasses, F21
Necklace, gift from my mother
Bracelets, variety
Ring, F21
Shirt, Urban Outfitters,
Shorts, F21
Belt, Le Chateau
Shoes, Ambiance

Awkward, Done Awkwardly.

Just a quick lil' hello to all y'all!

It's my friends birthday today (9/11 - I know, such a tragedy!), and so I dressed thinking I was going to Dolores Park in San Francisco. Cute lil dress, layered with a scarf and knee high boots a must for the windy city by the Bay. But alas, her day wasn't going to well and she cancelled (super bummer!) so there was a quick change of plans - and off we went cruisin' 'round the Haight. Still had a blast and I absolutely love watching the different street styles - from the hippies (duh!), to the prepsters, to the hipsters, to the super jocks, to the tourists, to the goths, to the plain old wtfs, everything flies when you're on the Haight, yo.

This is me gettin a lil cray cray for your viewing pleasure...

I really can't take myself too seriously now can I?

Enjoy and happy Sunday! :)

 

Scarf, Madewell
Dress, thrifted
Belt, Banana Republic
Shoes, BP from Nordstroms