The White & Stripes
Today I woke up after 6 hours of sleep naturally. Why couldn't my body keep up like this during cram season? Haha I guess the more you use your brain the more rest it needs. I decided to try out a nearby theatre, Reading Cinemas Carmel Mountain instead of the big IMAX/3D one in Mira Mesa. This one is directly across the street from Borders and is smaller but still has great big screens. I loved that the theatre was nearly empty because I was so absorbed into the events of the film I was watching ... INCEPTION. All the hype is so true! The plot was so complex and acting so well-done, I really have to applaud Dicaprio, Ellen Page, and the rest of the cast (yes, I did stare at her ill-fitting suit too) for their outstanding performances. If you haven't seen this yet, it's a must! I like movies that make you think and think and think long after the final blackout vanishes from your mental projection screen. I find that the worse the preview, the better the actual film. I wasn't interested in Inception at all until it came out and people started hypeing it xD I give it 5/5 stars!
I wore this cozy and casual chic outfit to the theatre and did some walking and meandering through stores before the 2:10 movie started. I peaked inside Marshall's for the first time but they didn't have nude pumps or any shoes on sale that fit me. I walked all the way down to the Claire's by Barnes & Noble and managed to rub blisters on my little toes : ( As I always say, beauty is pain! I found these really cute hot pink frame, clear lens big nerd glasses but they were $8.50. That's just not a good investment if I'm only going to wear them .. twice? xD If I can find something similar at Forever 21 I'll nab it and use for other nerdy outfits and goofing around. I did pick up this adorable white purse with ruffles today for $14. That's not bad considering it's probably cheaper than anything I can find even at F21 along these lines. I love it as a medium sized handbag. The straps don't keep falling down so far - which is a must for me. I usually prefer shoulder bags simply because I put it on and forget about it, never having to worry about constantly pushing the straps back up. Low maintenance is key.
This skirt I picked up from my haul yesterday (was it only yesterday? I still can't believe it's only been 2 days since my MCAT) for $11.80. It's a Small but the waistband gaps a tiny bit. I wish it could be half an inch tighter xD The left side has the hidden mini zipper (I actually hate those flimsy little zippers that always snag/break) and this skirt has 2 pockets! They're quite deep and sturdy and I can put all sorts of things in them - phone, camera, batteries, Loch Ness monster. It is a bit short for my comfort but it's not obscenely inappropriate so it's nice for summer/fall transition because it's a thicker heavier cotton material.
The huge turquoise long necklace I hauled from a F21 online purchase a while ago. It has double chains and has gold wire wrapping the stone. I think it's really pretty and can decorate any simple basic top. I finally get to show off the Varsity Boyfriend Cardigan too! I got all three colours and I took the grey one out for a spin in the SoCal heat. I was sweating like crazy walking around in the shopping plaza but it was perfect for shooting these outfits pictures in the setting sun. Speaking of which, I had to race the sunlight today! I normally take pictures around 11 AM or 4 PM but today I shot at around 7 PM. When the sun dips below the mountains it goes from being bathed in golden rays to dull grey in a heartbeat. This explains the random transition in lighting for my photos. I brightened the ones after the sun said goodbye. Also, for lazy panda like me, I figured out that my mini tripod's head can rotate sideways and take vertical shots! Yay for no cropping : ) It took me a while to adjust to the new location because I had to go all the way to the bottom of the stairs where the sunlight was still full-ish to avoid strange shadows cutting out random pieces of my body. Enjoy!
