Dash of gold

Dash of Gold by arainymelody featuring heart shaped jewelry

I'm a huge fan of pink lipstick...pink everything! I think it looks great with gold tones, don't you agree? I've been meaning to attempt more berry colored lipsticks but I'm wary still. Maybe because it's a tad bit darker than I'm used to? It always reminds me of the time I first bought red lipstick.

First of all, I had no idea I had to wear a lip liner to keep the color from bleeding! It went something like this, "You want me to try this on myself? What? I don't even...what? Lip liner?" She said it was tracing and easy. Let me tell you my lips were slightly crooked and she had to fix it. I'm pretty sure the lady at the counter found it painfully hysterical. As people say, practice makes perfect! It was a good hands-on lesson. I can vouch that my lips are no longer drawn crooked.

The sandwichgasm

Drink: Oreo shooter

Appetizer: Calamari "Spaghetto" Carbonata

Entree: Angry Shrimp Roll, Shrimp Chips

Dessert: Fried Kool-Aid, Pop Rock Whipped

One of my loves has to be sandwiches. I love all kinds of sandwiches and you can't imagine the excitement I felt when I was invited to my first food event! My friend Kevin was attending an i8 Supper Club event and the theme was "The Sandwichgasm." Jeff, the chef, was so nice and explained all the dishes in detail. The main dish Angry Shrimp Roll was amazing. Why? It was paired with shrimp chips! I used to eat those all the time as a kid.

The craziest thing I had was the fried Kool-Aid. While the flavor tasted like what it should be, it was definitely the texture that was interesting. The Pop Rocks added to the dessert because well, it kept popping.

This made me realize I should slow down, enjoy life, and every bite! Oh...and cook more!

The lost pants

(sheer top-Forever 21, top-Forever 21, skinnies-Forever 21, ring-Forever 21, shoes-Alexander Wang)

I haven't shopped in a while...which probably explains how I found myself inside Forever 21 and trying to restrain myself from buying everything. I really went for one particular thing and of course, I ended up grabbing a couple more things. Isn't the polka dot top super cute? I love that I can layer it over tank tops and it covers my arms. Also, I found myself drawn to the red top because of the collar and bow. I thought pairing the two together would make a nice simple outfit.

Now, can you guess which item I went to buy? Jeans! I somehow (I can't even explain this) lost two pairs of my skinny jeans: my dark denim colored ones and my black ones. I've never purchased jeans from Forever 21 and figured it was such a steal at $10.50 that it was absolutely necessary to purchase. They're pretty decent and I like the fact that I can wear them with everything! Lately I've been cuffing the ends of my jeans and wearing it with my Alexander Wang boots.

Back to the 90s

(dress-Forever21)

Here I was helping out with an event for an internet dating company called, How About We. The theme was a 90s one, filled with ring pops and slappy bracelets! While it was lots of fun, there was work involved too. I definitely didn't wear heels and ran around in my flats all night. I had a great time with my roomie Farah and girlfriends. The DJ knew his music! I love the idea of using cut outs for photos and booths. The photographer was using me as a guinea pig to take test shots of faces in the heart.



Of course the next morning when I log on to see the pictures on the webpage, my photo ends up being used for the event...for online dating. This is when I laughed out loud and proceeded to facepalm.

Lady in red

Polyvore Live and COVERGIRL Present Gavaskar by arainymelody featuring evening gown dresses

It's true. I'm always wanting to create sets on Polyvore now. It's a great way for me to express my love of collage making without actually creating a huge mess with scissors and glue. I love the very idea of coveting things and being able to see how I would style it.

On another note, yesterday was Lunar New Year's! It's the Year of the Dragon and guess who's a dragon? Me! I didn't make any resolutions the beginning of the year. I know what I need to do already. Now it's just a matter of walking the talk. I'm excited for this upcoming year and I hope that it will be the luckiest one.

Beyond the garden gate

(cardigan-Rodarte x Target, tank-UO, shorts-F21, platforms-Topshop, belt-H&M, jewelry-random)

I'm always pleasantly surprised when I discover a quaint little place in a town. Who would've thought it'd be located in Davis? I saw the store (I think I was on my way to In-N-Out) and kept wondering what it was. All I could read was, Beyond The Garden Gate, which the sign on the iron gate already intrigued me. Once I stepped in, I just fell in love with all the lovely decor.

I wish I could say I left empty-handed. We know that's not the case...see the photograph of the crystal necklace hanging on the mirror? While I do love the sparkle it has, I really liked the intricate design of the hook holding the crystal. It's got amazing detail and is in the shape of a hand. Oh and I did end up leaving with it.

P.s.
When in need of a belt and you don't have one, try using a scarf. I wanted more color so I opted to use this floral pink scarf. I think the bow adds a nice touch, don't you?