Up Here: California Beachin'

I've been so hectic that I am finally uploading. I went to the beach with my mom, except we both were not dressed appropriately to go into the sandy area... So, we literally stood on the concrete right by the sand and took pictures and left. HAHA. :(

Down Here: The Jumpsuit

At first glance, the jumpsuit may be intimidating and look overwhelming on a petite frame. However, brands like TopShop and Asos make exclusive petite sections so no need to hem! They both make jumpsuits that fit like a glove so definitely check it out if you're interested in this look. If you don't want to buy a jumpsuit, you can also create your own with versatile pieces. I used to make my own jumpsuit look with black jeans or leggings with a haltered loose top. As long as the top and bottom matched, the "jumpsuit" look would pretty seamless.

This is a picture from when I was in LA and took pictures at the famous Urban Lights which was a couple blocks down from my house. It's funny how in LA, a couple blocks still meant driving but now I walk several blocks in NYC without even thinking about it. In LA it was easy for me to wear heels with the outfit but now that I'm in NYC, I usually pair it with black flats, sneaker wedges (don't hate) if I want a more casual look, or wedges which are easier on the feet because it distributes weight more evenly. 

What do you think about the jumpsuit look on petite ladies? Let me know with a comment below. 

Up Here: My pick for NYFW styles

These are a few of my favorite looks from Spring 2014 NYFW!
You can see more of my picks on my Pinterest.


Joie Spring 2014 - Style.com




Philosophy Spring 2014 - Style.com


Reed Krakoff Spring 2014 - Style.com


 Victoria Beckham Spring 2014 - Harpersbazaar.com




Michael Kors Spring 2015 - Harpersbazaar.com

Up Here: Outdoor Movies

My bf and I love our Shaun of the Dead & Hot Fuzz. So when I saw that L.A. Food Cinema would be doing a double feature of these two movies, I immediately grabbed the tix.
Granted, this movie night happened like a month ago.. ahaha I still remember it pretty vividly!

Before the movie, we went to LA a bit earlier to grab lunner at Savoy Kitchen for the first time. Of course, we had the hardest time finding the restaurant. After going around and around literally RIGHT next to the restaurant, we finally sat down to eat that delicious plate of chicken and rice. It was so savory and rich in flavor with the tender chicken and delicious rice.

Usually I'm not the biggest fan of ginger, but it just WORKED with this dish. I want it again now.. :(

Anyways, the movie itself was fun! But, it was FREEZING at night. I wish I had brought a sweater and more and a blanket. It was so cold that we only watched Shaun of the Dead and left before Hot Fuzz started. At one point, I was pretty sure it was going to rain or something lol. It was gloomy and windy. However, I was really happy to be there, and it really was a fun experience!

I do regret that I was trying to dress too comfortably with shorts and shirt haha. I really could have used jeans (or sweats..) heh.

Shorts: Saks Avenue Brand (Silk Shorts)

Sandals: Dolce Vita Marci Sandals. Similar Style Here

Jacket: Obey Baseball Jacket

Tieks Ballet Flats: An Honest Opinion

Hello my fellow petite ladies,

I apologize for the delay in writing my post. August has been such a crazy month for me and I just moved and settled into my new home in NYC. Graduate school starts tomorrow so I wanted to write ya'll a post before things get too crazy. :) This post is a little different than my other ones as it is a review but I believe any ladies looking to buy Tieks should continue reading.

Now let's get started! Tieks have been all the rage in the ballet flat world.  Being a petite lady, why would I invest in such an expensive pair of shoes that does not even give me height? One word: comfort (or so I thought). I heard amazing things about these foldable and easy to travel flats. In theory they sounded perfect and worth the hefty price tag of $165 for the most basic print.  FYI: They range from $165 and go up to $295. They do not have half sizes but they do have a size 5 which is perfect for those who have petite feet. Moving to NYC, I knew I would have to walk more than I've ever walked in LA so I wanted to make the investment. I ordered the Matte Black flats on the website and the shipping and delivery was very quick, the packaging was cute with a hand written note and a flower head band.

I really wanted to love these shoes but honestly, they are pretty uncomfortable for me despite popular opinion. The toe area is really tight and leaves marks on my foot. My big toe hurts so badly after I wear them that I can't even force myself to break them in more. I did fork out the $165 so I really need to try to wear them so I can get my money's worth. I may try to wear thick socks and blow dry it (a tip I read online).

Aesthetically the shoes are adorable and fashionable and have a Christian Louboutin-esque vibe with the bottoms of the flats being a light blue color. They go with many outfits as well. However, I personally would not buy another pair because of the comfort issue.

If this post is too long for you to read, you can read this summary of Pros and Cons:

Pros:
- Very cute flats that have a light blue bottom
- Foldable and easy to travel with
- Goes with a lot of outfits
- Have small sizes for petite feet

Cons:
- Pricey
- Uncomfortable and requires extensive breaking in

Keep in mind that everyone's feet are different and Tieks may actually be the perfect shoe for you. I've read that there are tons of reviews that praise the shoes so I wanted to post my personal opinion about the comfort.

I hope this helps and if you have any tips about breaking in Tieks/making them more comfortable or have questions or concerns, please comment below!