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Two words: TIME FLIES.

Now you may think that I'm being all nostalgic and all "ahh, it seems like just yesterday I was watching Miley Cyrus on MTV's 2009 New Year countdown" (yes, that is how I celebrated 2009. I'm telling ya, I'm a party animal who just doesn't stop!) and here I am, a year later. Ohhh, sigh, pity me. And while it does seem like the year has gone by fast (doesn't it always?), I feel like I've also accomplished a lot. But, you should know upfront, I'm kind of the Grinch of New Years in that I don't really take to much time to reflect or make resolutions. To me, it's more of "Here's to a great year and continue to grow in the future!" Tomorrow is just another day and I don't need to wait a whole year to make new goals. I really need to up my New Year spirit, I reckon.

The "time flies" reference was more alluded towards the face that I'LL BE HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL IN A FEW DAYS. Reminiscent flashback: It seems like it was just yesterday when I said I'd be able to post more frequently, sew more, and have more DIYs. Oh, sigh. No worries, I have a few more things yet to share, such as a line-up of outfits (I'm a little behind!). Here's one of them:

Fashionmatical (fashion + mathematical, ha-ha, get it?) equation of the day:
[(Lace leggings = Practically bare legs) + Winter] = (Bad Idea + Freezing)


Brooch was a birthday gift from my sister. It's kind of a long story actually; something along the lines of me falling in love with it, unwilling to spend any more money and her pretending to go to the bathroom costing her the dignity of being accused of having bladder issues and, um,... anyways, the point of the story is: I like it.


I have yet to share a close up picture of this fantastically awesome belt. I've wanted to a clear belt since I saw Lucy Liu's outfit in tabloids' "fashion face-offs" years ago. Granted, mine probably belonged to a child (given that it is tiny and has sparkles and crystals tackily embedded in it), but I still enjoy it.


Finally, here's my toast to the New Year!

(Blazer - Value Village $7, Shirt - Costa Blanca $3, Skirt - Homemade, Leggings - H&M $10, Shoes - Mums, Belt - Thrifted $1, Brooch - The Exhibition/ Gift, Jewelry - Assorted)

Despite my unspiritful qualities, I do hope you all have an amazing year and decade! Always look to the future and stay optimistic! (Kind of related note: how stupid does it sound to say things like "ah, yes, it was the summer of '10"? It just doesn't work.)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
How did you all spend the New Years? Any great resolutions you'd like to share?