More than just Fashion

Ashish makes sweats work!

2010-01-31T01:24:00.000-08:00

Thoughts? Yes, this has been blogged to death and its available now on topshop's site. Its nice but I don't know. I will be making a trip to topshop soon to check it out in person. A little to extreme? Are studs getting cliche? I mean I still love them but I wonder how heavy this is because my Wang bottom stud bag is so heavy that everything I use it my shoulders ache! It's $310 for the jacket and $170 for the pants. Dam, pricey for sweats!

On the other hand, HOt shoes from Louise Goldin for Topshop will be released soon! That I have to get my hands on!

Buy or skip?

2010-01-31T00:52:00.000-08:00

I love this fanny pack/bum bag like they call it in England! I don't know if I should and which color? The blue, navy or cream. I love the vibrant blue, turquoise color but I think the navy matches pretty much everything. The cream is a bad color for me because it can get dirty quite easy. Its about $800 from Decades in LA. What should I do? Which color? And are fanny packs coming back? Who cares, right? As long as I like it.... HELP!

O how I want thy?

2010-01-29T19:05:00.000-08:00

Regrets! Not buying these were my biggest regrets. These YSL Cage boots have been on my mind since their release Spring 09 and I still haven't been able to get them off my mind. I hate that feeling. How hot are these????? Does anyone know where I can still get my hands on these without using ebay? Please help me even though I'm broke! I'll be broke and happy at least.

Political Junkie

2010-01-27T18:10:00.000-08:00

Yes, I am a nerd. I enjoy books, history and politics. I of course love fashion! I am so excited for Obama's State of the Union Address. So historical. I'm off to watch it now on ABC! But I'm said Ugly Betty, my favorite show, is ending this season.

This is what I see!

2010-01-27T15:28:00.000-08:00

This is a problem, a plague of sorts. I know tons and tons of blogs and people have wrote it but it never really cross my mind really. The words on your ass! What is this, seriously? I mean, I have a pair of them too but I have never dared to wear them out. I bought it because everyone had it( yes, I was a fashion victim but now I move to my own beat), I just never wore it.

I find it so annoying to see words on someone's butt, why did this become stylish especially on college campuses? Worst, wear them with UGGs (UGGs are something I will get into another day). I saw so much today while walking to class, big girls, little girls! Why? I mean I go to school in New Jersey, which is obviously not the most stylish town especially when compare to my hometown of New York.

I am actually guilty of looking like a mess in school too, wearing sweats, leggings and pretty much anything that is really really comfy. My favorite sweatshirt, which I am wearing right now, has holes on them. Yes, they are not okay but who cares. It's funny because all friends at school see a completely different me when they hang with me outside of school, when I am home in New York. I just try more. I just can't bare to bring my pretty and expensive clothe and shoes (bags too) to school and have people drool or take them! Does where you are impact the way you dress? It does for me.

Back to the sweatpants... I seen girls usually with the PINK logo on their bootys but I see tons of HOT, SEXY, you get the picture. Girls, it is not okay!

HELP HAITI

2010-01-15T15:03:00.000-08:00

This blog is about fashion and the little things in life that make us go gaga. But sometimes something happens that makes clothe seem so unimportant. I don't feel like writing about fashion when so many of my friends have families in Haiti and are still awaiting the whereabouts of their families. I already donated, as well as many people I know, so please do if you haven't.

The amount of money I spend on a t-shirt or a pair of shoes can pay for the lively hood of a Haitian family for a year. We here in the US of A are extremely lucky we live in a Democrat country where the government tries its best to help the needy( even though they don't always succeed. Katrina ring a bell, Mr. Bush).

I don't like gruesome pictures of bodies or anything violent so instead of posting any heartbreaking pictures, I decided to post a picture of Haiti itself. The tears, the screams, the worry, the wait, it's all so heartbreaking.

BTW, please don't forget about the beautiful country Dominican Republic as well. Some of my friends' family members in DR are hurt by the earthquake as well. DR is one of the most fun and relaxing places I visited. Please keep them in your prays!

2010-01-11T13:22:00.000-08:00

I'm so bored sitting her at the library of my new internship. My boss is great and has given me countless opportunities, not to mention I like my co-intern. What got me thinking though was her very unattractive fur vest. I mean it isn't an ugly vest but it's not flattering on her shape. I love fur (faux( mostly but sometimes the real ones are so tempting as in my beautiful Alexander Wang fur sleeve coat I have yet to take a picture of). At the same time fur can be quite unflattering and bulky if not done or worn correctly.

My point is that faux fur or real fur might be beautiful on the hanger but you really have to try it on to see if it is good for your body type. For instance, I am a runner so my body is quite broad and not as tiny (like most Asian girls) as I would like. It is hard for me to find a great fur anything so when I do, real or fake, I buy it.

One of my favorite new fur vest is the What Goes Around Comes Around fur vest. It comes in 2 different style, long and short (I have the short one). It is actually quite flattering and I got it during the Black Friday sale at the WGCA store (go if you haven't, it's great and the sales girls are the best). It was available on Neimans site but since sold out after it went on sale (told you it's hot). I love anything animal print, plus it's very soft. Only downside, fur gets on my jacket sometimes but it's hot so well worth it. This doesn't make you look 2 sizes bigger and it isn't road kill!

When my mom told me it was great on me, I knew I had to have it because she doesn't like animal print or fur. It also comes in black.

Feathers!

2010-01-10T00:36:00.000-08:00

Forever 21

Hussy

Just bought this adorable feather caplet for $40 (after coupons). Some sites have been selling this feather caplet for $198 but on identitystreetwear.com, I got them for $40. They were originally over $70 but they were offering crazy coupons over 45% off. It pays to shop around and compare. I can't wait for it to come to me.

I've been kicking myself ever since I missed out on the Forever 21 feather caplet with the brooch but after seeing the Hussy one, I am so happy I didn't buy it in the first place. The fashion gods have been listening to me! Which one do you like better?

Forever 21 again

2010-01-10T00:24:00.000-08:00

Like I mention before, I use to have a love-hate relationship with Forever 21 but now I love it. Call it the recessionista in me. I saw these adorable Crackled Metallic Oxford for $24. How cute? I like the oxford trend but not willing to spend a few hundred dollars on them. Plus, these are metallic, how cute?!

Splurge or Save?

2010-01-10T00:14:00.000-08:00

Forever 21

Jeffrey Campbell

Again, I should be studying and preparing to go back to school in a little over a week but pretty things distract me. I will miss my beloved NYC (BTW, totally unrelated note, GO JETS! I don't like sports but my brother hates the JETS so....).

It's late here on the East Coast, well early, whatever. It's 3 AM and I'm up surfing the web, mom's working out and I'm watching Somethings Gotta Give (Great MOVIE)! And I came across they Forever 21 studded military boots. They are only $32 and a dead ringer for the Jeffrey Campbell ones when they are flapped up. I actually like the Forever 21 ones better because I like the laces up and the JC ones don't look so comfortable when flapped up. Not to mention, the JC ones are over $250. Nice, but seriously how long will this stud thing last?

While we are on the subject of studs. I bought the Alexander Wang COCO duffel a few months back. It's a great bag but it is so heavy even for me. I am use to carrying tons of useless stuff in my bag but the studs make it weigh a ton. Now back to the shoes....

I like both, but what do you guys think? Splurge or save? Obviously, the quality are different but for $32, can you really go wrong?

I want a closet like this.....

2010-01-09T20:15:00.000-08:00

But instead my closet looks like this( Just with shoes on the bottom)!

The reality of living in the Lower East Side! I am a mess too so....
My clothe are scattered everywhere in my room and draws as well! ;)

Wildly Similar?

2010-01-09T19:49:00.000-08:00

I should be studying for my final (hopefully) attempt at the most horrible, mind bending exam ever created, the O so dreaded LSATs, but I am procrastinating as usual. I'm here listening to French music. I don't understand French but fell in love with everything French since I spend some time of my summer there traveling in Europe myself. My parents gave me the opportunity of my life this summer and let me study abroad there(best gift ever). I miss Europe so much especially LONDON! When I was in France, everyone thought I was French actually (my roommates said it was because of the way I dress). But I digress...

So I was on shopbop and checking out the What's New section and stumbled upon these Elizabeth and James Fiona Haircalf Ankle Booties. They reminded me of my BCBG pony hair platform booties expect these EJ boots have a stiletto heel. They even have a hidden platform in the front. Is it just me or what? Aren't they similar? They are hot though I have to admit but I still like the BCBG ones better. THese EJ ones are $475 and BCBG's I got on sale for about $320.

BTW, EJ have some hot new shoes out I will be reviewing later. I always love EJ creations (yes, surprise the Olsen twins are good designers) but I have yet to try their shoes. Are they comfortable? They are hot and not to mention tons of their last season shoes are on sale. Some of their shoes don't look comfortable though.

Gaga Fever!

2010-01-07T14:09:00.000-08:00

You have the Gaga fever? I know I do. I absolutely love Lady Gaga. Her fashion sense is so crazy and out there( remember the Kermit outfit). She is like Madonna but one step crazier. She's going to be Polaroids creative director and was on Barbara Walter's most fascinating people( you know you made it then). I wonder if she is actually who she portrays 24 hours of the day or is this her on stage persona. Her fashion sense is one of a kind, her music is catchy ( is it just me or does it take a few listens to actually like her song? I hated Just Dance when it came out.) and her aura is unmistakable and unforgettable. And don't you just love the Barbie doll of her?! It isn't a Mattel creation but it was created by some fan in Japan. I wish this was around when I was in love with Barbie dolls.
O and those, Alexander McQueen shoes in her Bad Romance video! Watch the video because it's artistic and visually stimulating. I could never wear them because I would trip over but I would love to own them. My brother calls them the rat shoes and completely disdains them. He's a sport loving, wannabe macho man. He grew up with 8 girls (me and my cousins) and 2 boys, so he always was around girls. He even asked me once as a kid, "When will I get my period?" I said you already have it, look at all the blood coming out of your nose. Hahaha. And yes, my 3 younger cousins and I use to beat him up because he was the only boy. Not to mention, I waxed his legs once when we were kids. Awww, the good old days. Now he's bigger than me and can beat me up but I still do because he doesn't "hit" girls! Sorry for going off topic, but every time I see the shoes, I think of him (he's going to college next year). I think that's why fashion is so incredible and relatable because it reminds people of their own lives and congers up dear memories of the past.

Your favorite budget friendly stores?

2010-01-07T13:39:00.000-08:00

Ever since I was a kid, my mom would always buy me the most expensive and highest quality items. Her belief was that the more expensive something is, the better quality it is. This is obviously a myth. Not to say my mom is a totally snob because this lady knows her fashion. My mom and aunts have been working in factories since the moved to the USA when they were 13. Though no one in my family owns any factories anymore, they are still obsessed with the quality of any clothing that crosses their paths. They can literally spot a fake or something cheap a mile away.

Though this has rubbed off on me, I still love to shop at more budget friendly retailers like Forever 21 (I use to love it, then I hated it in high school and finally during my last year in college, I like it), Topshop ( quite pricey if you ask me, but I still love it) and H&M ( same love-hate relationship as Forever 21. The locations that sell the best stuff are the 34th, 42nd and 51st ones in NYC). It's funny because when I shop at these stores, I tend not to purchase items over $50, expect topshop because its quite expensive. But when I go into Barneys or Saks, I don't even think twice about spending $300 for a stupid shirt or dress I might wear once. Yes, I know it makes no sense but to me it does. So what are your favorite retailers for bargains?

BTW, I heard that H&M literally throws and slashes everything that doesn't sell in the stores. How crazy is that? Can't they donate it to the poor and needy? What a waste!

Stella McCartney City Chain Tote

2010-01-07T13:05:00.000-08:00

What is your thoughts on this bag? I'm sure you seen it on all the celebrities from Rihanna to Kate Hudson. I love it but for me the price($1145) is a tad bit too much for PVC. If it was leather, this would be mine already but PVC for over a grand? This reminds me of Chanel Coco Cabas (PVC also) that cost me under a grand and still one of my favorite bags. It is so chic and timeless and everyone I know loves my Cabas.

Back to the point, I love Stella's work but I honesty think her prices are too high especially the bags and shoes. You can find a great leather bag for the prices she charges. I was hoping this bag could go on sale and I highly doubt that because it's been a hot seller.

The chain detail and simplicity of the bag makes it incredibly timeless, in my opinion, and a great buy if you can overlook the fact that it is PVC. I have nothing against using PVC (I am a vegetarian because I can't stand eating things that once were once walking) but it is the price that goes along with these designs I don't like.

Wolford "Voile" leggings

2010-01-07T08:35:00.000-08:00

For some strange reason, I want these. I usually don't like anything see through but these are so cute. It is freezing here in New York but that does not stop me from wanting these. I passed on an incredible Forever 21 find a few weeks ago, a sheer hoodie. It was on sale for $13 but I still passed, I hate myself sometimes. Don't you just hate when that happens?! These "leggings" are sheer bliss. So chic if paired with a cute skirt or oversized shirt or sweater. Obviously, cover up else where when rocking these because it can become trashy if you don't! Enjoy and I will look out for retailer who are selling this!

My temporary eyes for a few weeks

2010-01-02T20:30:00.000-08:00

LASIK! This will last for about 3 weeks! Been out with sunglasses since or staying home because nothing can get into them. I already had eye issues so I have to be very cautious. My mom even paid me $500 not to go out for New Years so I won't get anything into them. AHHHH... Love being her child. Normally she won't care if I go out but this was for my health and vision and ever since I was a child i had eye issues!

Yes I know they look creepy! Wouldn't this have been a great Halloween costume. Everyone I know is freaked out by my eyes, well, everyone who seen it. My friends were all understanding when I couldn't show up for New Years!

Excuse my small, upside down looking eyes. I have monolids. I will be getting double eyelid surgery soon as a gift from my parents. I googled it online and so scared but I can't back down now because I already paid $500 deposit! Getting it done in March so there goes my spring break plans. MY last one too! ***Sigh***

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-01-02T20:08:00.001-08:00

Sorry for lack of post. Been going through a lot with my recent LASIK eye surgery, horrible LSAT score and end of the semester. Entering my last semester of college then grad school. Well, good news, semi-good news, I told my mom I wanted to enter law school Jan of 2011 and she said yes. Thank goodness because my LSAT score is horrible and I haven't started on the applications yet. Yes, senioritis. I'm getting lazy.

But on a happier note, new BCBG MENDEL BOOTS. HIGH, but comfortable because of the platform. I'm almost 6 feet in these, love! BTW, got the boots for $323 including tax. ON sale and bought them through the phone and picked them up. I liked them when i saw them on Karen from whereyougetthat. Everyone went crazy after seeing them on seaofshoes but me I loved them on Karen and googled them to death.

And I finally got a 4.0 GPA this semester after getting 3.6's, 3.7's, 3.8's and 3.9's ( I hit a 3.0 in my second semester of my second year and that was an all time low for me. I was depressed especially when my school and education is the most important thing to me. Got caught up with college). I'm so happy I got a 4.0.

O yea, I also got an internship with a PR firm. If only my LSAT score was good, I would be on a roll. I guess we can't have the perfect life. My LSATs were the most important thing in my life so I am highly disappointed in myself. I have to hit the books again. If only I worked harder before, sigh. REGRETS, what can I say.

Sorry for jumping around. LASIK is fabulous (Thanks mom) but my eyes are still very red and the eye drops are annoying. I would recommend it if you can do it. I got mines done at Diamond Vision/Sharpest Vision. Great doctors and staff. Tiki Barber did his there (If it is good enough for a NFL great, it's good enough for me). The bad side of LASIK is you can't workout for a few days, which sucks for me because I do it everyday. I went crazy for a day and decided to jump on my home machine for 30 minutes. I miss the gym I go too. I love the feeling I get when I workout, incredible. Can't wait to get back into the whole swing of things again.

Bad thing is the gym will be packed because of people "trying" to keep their new years resolution. This will last for a few weeks until beginning of Feb. I hate this time but its good to see people "trying" to get into shape. I love it. I am the fitness nut in my family and among my group of friends. I'm not good with my diet so working out is necessary. Did I mention I use to weight close to 200 lbs and lost about 50 to 60 pounds. I don't weigh myself anymore because I will go crazy. I have OCD, a little.

Yes this is a long post. Good Luck and Happy New Year. Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years. Holidays are over but not for some, like me, who are Chinese because Chinese New Year is right around the corner on Valentine's Day!

12 Hours Until I am Done

2009-12-22T19:10:00.000-08:00

SO this is the mess I am in now. Trying to study for my last final while everyone, cousins and friends, all been home or just got home. 8 AM exam, sucks. At this point I don't really care and just want it to end. NO sleep tonight. And gummi bears, only Haribo Gold-Bears will do, are the only source of food I am getting into my system.

Btw, did you guys ever try Starbucks Vanilla frappuccino? I don't like it. It's so freakin sweet. I don't like Starbucks at all expect when I use to eat meat because their chicken sandwiches was so good.

*And yes I am watching Wendy Williams, I love her! Her initials are WW, like me!

Anyone else suffering like me? LOL. My mom said I should be lucky to be in school longer because I am getting her moneys worth. I don't know about that MOM.

My new ring

2009-12-21T17:53:00.000-08:00

MY NEW ERICA ANENBERG RING. I love but only issue the eyes stones are different. People won't notice but I do.

*Sorry for my huge hands. I'm in my dorm room alone attempting to study and watching Accidentally on Purpose (BTW, must watch on CBS. Favorite show other than Ugly Betty).

Another Great NYTIMES article about shopping

2009-12-21T16:04:00.000-08:00

Read http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/22/style/22service.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&hp

Basically, it is about how the recession is impacting the way luxury stores like Bergdorfs and the holy grail, Hermes, are functioning. Everyone gets treated like a VIP, nice. I remember buying my Hermes bag, the customer service was pretty good but it is even better now. I wish I would have waited and maybe instead of a Kelly (which is love), I would have gotten a Birkin. Can't complain though. If only I knew there would be a recession of this magnitude. LOL.

How do you stay stylish during the Winter?

2009-12-20T13:44:00.000-08:00

Seriously, how does anyone? I go to school in NJ but live in NYC so whether I am home or not, the weather is pretty much the same. Winter=ugly shoes, big jacket, lots of layers (I end up looking like a round ball), scarves and pretty much anything to keep me warm especially with the winter storm we are facing here on the East Coast. THe only plus side is I don't sweat that much because I sweat like crazy no matter what I'm doing. ITs genetics, got it from dad (TMI, I know, lol).

I like winter/fall fashion so much better but no one sees it with all the stupid layers. And I have so many pretty things to wear. What to do? How do you guys stay warm and stylish in the winter?

And please people living in warm weather or go to school there, like so of my friends, please don't rub it in my face.

BTW, when it is Summer, I am hoping its winter and when its Winter I want summer. No, actually, I only like Fall and sometimes Spring.

I need new boots because UGGs suck during snow and rain. I had the Jimmy Choo and Hunter ones but returned them because seriously $400 for rain boots. I came to my senses. NOT really because I would have keep them if they didn't discolor like they did. IT was so beautiful (MY mom told me to keep them too). Now they have a red one available and I think its so much more noticeable than the black ones. HOT.

I don't want the Burberry because everyone has one. I don't want a cheap, tacky looking winter boot. I've seen so nice Jeffrey Campbell ones for $60. My mom has a nice pair of leather UGGs but I can't imagine taking out that much for UGGs when I could put it towards a new pair of designer heels or bag. I am a victim of fashion, I know.

SO not fair!

2009-12-20T13:32:00.000-08:00

Is anyone else still dealing with finals? I am and everyone else I know is done. I had last week off but still. My school should fix the exam periods so people don't get stuck in school the day before Christmas Eve. I hate finals!

Now this is Popcorn

2009-12-20T13:27:00.000-08:00

So useless and nonsense but so cute. I want Chanel popcorn the next time I go to the movie. Speaking of movies, aren't the price of movie tickets and food crazy expensive. $11 a pop for a ticket and $3 for a bottle of water then $7 for a medium popcorn. BTW, has anyone seen the Sandra Bullock movie The Blind Side? I want to see it. I love Sandra!

Photo via Topshop blog

70% off and I still can't have it!

2009-12-15T19:29:00.000-08:00

I think I wanted a Bird Bag since I first laid eyes on it a few years ago especially this One Night Stand Clutch. It's so hot and fierce. Look at it. Its snake skin and ostritch details. It use to retail for over $1800 and now it's on sale at Net-a-porter.com for $543
(still pricey but damn its 70% off, a good deal in my book). I am thinking about it because its convertible, two bags in one. How fab! If I didn't spend so much money already, I would have ordered it already.

5 Months Until a New Chapter

2009-12-15T19:17:00.000-08:00

Trying to finish up my last paper of my Fall semester of my senior year. Its due tomorrow at 12 am, well 12/17 at 12 am. It's a paper on the Real Housewives series. Don't ask why I am doing this but it's about analyzing something to do with pop culture that has elements of dominant ideologies in our society. HATE IT!

Five months from now, I will be graduating and starting a new chapter in my life. Took my LSATs again and pretty much bombed it and planning on retaking it soon again. I have no clue what I should be doing after graduation. I'm going to go to law school some day but maybe not right away. I might go to China or work. I am going to be interning this semester again, but in fashion. I always loved fashion and grew up in a house full of fashion. I never did anything in fashion so it is going to be fun. CAN'T WAIT! Already meet so many great people.

So what does the future hold for you guys? Any advice on what is to come from my more mature and experienced readers? I never thought the day I graduate college will come. I thought by then I would have had my life figured out but no. It's such a confusing time, what I would do to go back to my second year in college! College is flying by. I don't remember high school going by this quick.

xoxo,
Wendy

Show your SOCKS!

2009-12-14T20:18:00.000-08:00

I remember being a child and my mom and grandma always said, "NO SOCKS WITH THOSE SANDALS!" That stuck with me for the last 21 years of my life until I saw Christian Dior's Spring 2010 shoe collection. How incredible? Many designers showed open toe shoes and sandals with sock for spring. I have seen tons of other bloggers do so too. It looks pretty cool but not a trend I will try as of yet. Its pretty but not sure if it goes with my legs ( I have big, huge muscular runner calves because I run everyday. Very masculine legs, hate them). What do you think? Rather inexpensive trend because why would anyone need to buy Dior socks or Miu Miu socks. Buy a pair of socks and do some DIY!

2009-12-09T21:21:00.000-08:00

I want these! So hot and on sale at barneys. Barneys is having a crazy sale. I heard they order way too much stuff and they can't sell. Saks sale isn't great this year because they got smart and ordered much less quantity, so there stuff have been selling out (Sad for me because I have been eyeing a Nancy G. bag but it still not on sale).

I went to Barneys and Saks with my mom on black Friday and bought a few things including a Alexander Wang jacket. So hot. WIll take pics soon.

Go check out the Barneys sale. These Pradas are down to $450 from $750.( If I haven't spend so much money on other shoes and clothe, I would have ordered them already). BTW, I saw a prada wristlet I really want but its sold out online. I will be checking Barneys this weekend when I am back home! YEA!

MY favorite designer( and he's Asian too)

2009-12-09T21:02:00.000-08:00

Read a great article on the Wangster from the New York Times. You know you made it when the Times does an article on you. Alexander Wang is so talented and incredible. His designs transcends the what is hot now, it's timeless. I believe I can pull out something of his 20 years from now and it will still be so chic. I have a few Wang pieces and love it. He is going to be a fashion icon and become a household name, if he is not already, like Tom Ford, Karl and Marc Jacobs. Who's your favorite designer? Like Wang as much as I do?

*My last name is Wong so technically its deep, lol.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/fashion/10WANG.html?hp

WHAT?

2009-12-09T12:59:00.000-08:00

Is this crazy or what? Cute but crazy! I got my first taste of designer at 13 and everyone was telling my mom how crazy it was, but this? That day when I went to buy my first Louie bag, I will never forget. I fell in love and never turned back. A big mistake on my parents part because now I only want designer, lol. That was the day that started my obsession, the day my parents would never see a low credit card bill anymore and the day I became the hardest person to shop for (just ask everyone I know). I feel bad for my future partner. When did you get your first designer piece? Thoughts!

Photo courtesy of my favorite blogger, adventuresofyoshi.com

Fingerless gloves

2009-12-08T15:57:00.000-08:00

Does anyone get the purpose of fingerless gloves? They are cute but serious, its an oxymoron. Gloves are suppose to keep your hands warm but these gloves lose the purpose. Some are priced upwards of a thousand dollars, which is crazy. I can get a pair of arm length opera gloves for a $100 dollars. So much chicer and keeps you warm. What do you think?

Advice on Budgeting?

2009-11-30T16:40:00.000-08:00

My spending is out of control. I buy way too much. Food, clothe, you name it I go crazy. I have to stop. Anyone have some great advice? I can't always go to the bank of mom and dad. They work hard for their money. Makes me feel worst because they condone my spending. How do you guys live on a budget? Any advice?

Jeffrey Campbell Clinic

2009-11-21T23:28:00.000-08:00

I got these Friday! How hot?!?! Pictures with me in them soon. SO hot and $$$ looking. Got them at OAK and I heard them will be available soon on solestruck.com. Can't wait to rock them!

MY NEW SHOES

2009-11-21T23:17:00.000-08:00

I am a shopaholic! New shoes! Incredible! Love them! Back at home in the city so going shopping like crazy very soon! Excuse the mess, its my dorm room.

Plastic vs. natural

2009-11-21T23:11:00.000-08:00

Sorry 4 the crazy delay in post, been busy! Lots on my mind with law school (hopefully I'll get in) and classes. My mom offered me a gift, a gift to change my appearance. She's offering....... PLASTIC SURGERY! Before you go crazy on her, she said I was perfect already but if I wanted to change my appearance a little, she would be happy to provide me with the resources. And the only surgery allowed is what asians call double eyelid surgery. Its the crease on your eyelids. Asians, 50% of chinese and about 80% of koreans and Japanese, don't have it. Most of the big Asian stars have done it and most of my non-Asian friends find it crazy. ONe of my friends done it and she looks good but she never admitted to me. I am planning on doing it but worried.... What do you think?

I'm Back

2009-10-06T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! I'm back from the real world. After a few weeks of craziness and madness, I'm back. Not to say, I am done with the madness, I still have my LSATs to worry about. On top of that, law school applications. But anyways, I am in my senior year and senioritis is hitting hard, I can't wait for this to end and move on. Have yet to decide what to do for the next few years of my life. But one interesting change in my life now is I am rooming with a bunch of guys. Yes, guys. My parents have no clue because with any good Asian parent, they would rather me pay a couple grand and live on my own than with guys. I have my own bathroom so its fine. But living with guys is a totally new experience. Less drama, but downside is my place smells like boys! And that is not a good smell. I'm happy I'm no longer living on campus because I got sick of the drama and the bathroom sharing was not fun. I always thought by the time I am 21, I would figure out my life but I am more confused than ever. My little bro is applying to college now and seeing it from the outside, I tell him there is nothing to worry about. But I remember 4 years ago, 18 and confused. But its worst now! When will this be over? I really need to buckle up and start studying for my LSATs. Now I hope by the time I am 25 my life is less crazy! Any advice anyone?

Hermes CDC cuff

2009-10-06T12:17:00.000-07:00

Hermes Collier de Chien cuff! I want! I saw the alligator strap one on The Rachel Zoe Project and I went crazy. I always wanted this but after seeing it in alligator skin, OMG! Can it get any better? I want, I need! The price on it is $1600, which is 600 more than the plain leather one but totally worth it. I am going to go check it out soon at the Hermes store in my neighborhood here in New York. I have to convince my mom to let me buy this though. My mom would rather me buy the Birkin. Don't ask me why but that is how my parents work. I got my first Hermes just 2 years ago at 19. Its a beautiful chocolate brown kelly. I am awaiting a Birkin but I want this cuff now! So should I?

Sorry!

2009-08-21T15:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry guys for the lack of post. I will be back soon! I'm moving into campus soon and studying for my LSATs so please forgive me. So many of my friends were reading my blog and said what happen to me. I'm sorry! Forgive me! I will be back ASAP!

Yours,
Wendy

Uncertain

2009-08-11T23:08:00.000-07:00

As some of you guys might know, I am going into my last year of college. How scary and exciting is that?! I have so much emotions going through me now. I actually still have 2 papers I haven't finished yet that I need to by the 15th of this month. It was my study abroad papers. Plus, I need to study for my LSATs. I know I want to go to law school for sure but with my current LSAT practice exam, I'm not sure which school will accept me. Its hard for me to focus when its summer. I work well under chaos when I have tons and tons to do. When school starts thats when I start being productive.

This is my final and last year of college. I seriously am not ready. I'm currently a Journalism major, but other than that, my life seem so unplanned. I wish I was a freshmen in college. College is seriously 4 or 5 of the best years of your life. Independence, all nighters, drinking till you are out and experiencing things you never ever did in high school. Its wonderful! I am missing it already! I want school to start but everything is going to be a last. Last time to choose a class, last thanksgiving break, last month long Christmas break, last spring break, last thirsty Thursdays and wasted Wednesdays. College is a time to discover who you are as a person inside, as well as what you think you want to do with the rest of your life. Many seniors still don't know what they want to do. I'm one of them. I know I want to go to law school but I also want to join the Peace Corp. I sometimes can't wait till next year of this time because then I'll be slightly more sure.

Its funny because my brother is going to college next year. He is so excited and nervous! I keep telling him he is going to have the time of his life. Just no DUIs or anything like that because I am not going to be bailing him out ( I bailed a friend out once from jail. Long crazy story). I remember my first day of college. You don't know anyone or where to go. You get lost going to class. You feel like a idiot, loser freshmen thinking this college thing will never end. You assume by your 2nd year, you probably know what you want to major in and do with your life. Then poof, three years later, going into your last year and you still have no clue. Worried as hell you will disappoint your parents. You go into college thinking you will take over the world assuming you are the brightest person. Then you meet people who are smarter than you (You've meet fierce competitors).

Like I told my brother: You probably won't be sure what you want to do with your life. You might think money isn't important at first but when junior year rolls around, you want to major in something that makes you money. Party hard but work even harder. Be happy that mom and dad are paying for everything. Join some clubs (something I didn't do much of because I am way too focused on my GPA). Meet new people and room with people you don't know. Rooming with someone is different from just being friends with someone. When you live with someone, it is a totally different experience. Last but not least, JUST ENJOY THE NEXT 4 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE. IF YOU THINK HIGH SCHOOL PASSED BY FAST, COLLEGE WILL BE FASTER. O yea, remember to study abroad! Its the best!

Nancy Gonzalez does it like no other!

2009-08-06T18:53:00.000-07:00

Nancy Gonzalez makes exotic skin bags for the best price. No labels, timeless and the best materials! She charges $3000 for a croc bag that Gucci will charge for $28000. Her bags are the epitome of understated luxury and elegance. I am dreaming right now about this beautiful python and crocodile bag. The main panels of the bag, the front and back, are made of python but the side panels are made of crocodile. What an incredible mixture. I would have never thought that the combo would be so perfect but it really is.

Now I am kicking myself for purchasing the LV Graffiti bag in Paris and Alexander Wang Coco duffel after seeing this. Not that I don't love those bags, but this made my heart stop. WHy didn't I think of this bag, being that I did see pics of it back in April, when I was buying the others. Even though I am a vegetarian, I still buy exotic bags. Well, I actually only have one yellow python one from Sang A, the River tote, that I got for $760 in LA. It was 70% off.

I love it and can't wait to own this. If only I didn't have to just pay my school bills or else this would be mine. Side note, I did just get a extra $8000 scholarship from my school for keeping my 3.9 GPA for the past few semesters! Last year then they give it to me. My mom did say with the extra money I am saving her this year, she would put it toward my bag fund. Maybe I should ask!

No, I just bought 2 bags and can't justify it since I don't make the money. But look at this bag. The studs are the bag are covered with croc, the strap is removable and its the perfect size tote for a girl my height (I'm just an inch in a half taller than the Saks model). The color is incredible since I don't have a gray bag. I personally think gray, brown and black are great colors when it comes to croc. If only it was a grand lower, I would buy it in a heart beat. Buy it through Saks.com for $3,100. On second thought, don't because I want it! Right now, I will just admire from far.

College diet

2009-08-04T16:09:00.001-07:00

My brother is going off to college next year. HIs experience is going to be "better" than mines because his wise sister (lol) taught him all he needs to know. Well, not really but I did impose some wisdom. If all things work out the way they are suppose to, then next year I will be off to law school or the Peace Corp. I am going into my last year which is really sad. I wish I was a freshman again because it was so exciting meeting new people and making adult decisions on your own for the first time.

One thing you get to finally decide on is what kind of foods to eat and when you want to eat. You can have cold pizza and beer for breakfast ( I hate this combo but if you hang around enough frat boys like I do, you know what I mean). For dinner you can have ice cream if you wanted. Some people, in order to save money, ate ramen all the time. Ramen isn't the healthiest but there are things you can do to make it great( get into it later). If you live on campus without a kitchen, you probably end up with a meal plan. But as upperclassmen we usually have really little money on it or no plan at all. I don't know many people eat healthy in college.

When your parents no longer control the food you buy or what you intake, you can run into a little trouble especially during Freshmen year. Freshmen 15 anyone? I didn't because I workout a ton but many people did. Whatever you want whenever+drinks+no workout=Freshmen 15! So for anyone going off to college, everything in moderation and always remember to workout. Try to eat your veggies. For the rest of us, how did you survive the college diet? Anyone gain freshmen 15? What are/was your college diet staples?

On the side note, there are many ways to make healthier ramen. I made ramen without the oil because it isn't necessary. Cuts the calories by tons. I would sometimes make ramen noodle without the water, using the soup base, some soy sauce, veggies, protein of your choice. I would come up with different ways to make ramen. Ramen recipes are endless. I probably made up 100s on the spot. My friends all did love it!

Dean and Deluca

2009-08-04T15:39:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite food shops in NYC. I love Whole Foods also but Dean and Deluca is a little more upscale. The one I go to, in Soho, is small but its filled with the most delicious food. My fave is the red velvet cupcakes and cakes. So good. They don't actually make it but they shop around the best bakeries in NYC, then bring it to us, their customers. They also have great sushi and sandwiches, which are pricey but delicious. Tuna on marble is my favorite and my brother loves the Ruben.

There is usually a line for the coffee line but other than that its not that bad. Lots of tourist come here too. Some things I would never buy from them are their candy because I can buy swedish fish at Duane Reade for way less. They charge more for their candies because they slap their name across the package.

Back to the good things about Dean and Deluca! They have really great, high quality foods like seafood salad, whole salmon, fresh pasta and when I went by today they have FRENCH MACARONS! I hate American macarons ever since I had my first taste of French ones. Had so many this summer when I was in France. Laduree and Paul's in Paris has the best (they are owned by the same company). Paul's in Paris also has the best sandwiches. I am getting hungry thinking about all the food I had in Europe specially Paris. My cousin is actually there right now studying abroad, lucky! The macarons at Dean and Deluca are good but not quite as great as Laduree. But hey that was the best I had since I got back here.

So what are some of your favorite food places to shop at? Any great places in NYC for French macarons? The macarons are about $2 for a small at D&D.

ALexander McQueen!

2009-08-03T18:09:00.000-07:00

Raise your hands if you love everything he comes up with? My hands would be way up if I wasn't typing this post. I am in love with all his handbags and jewelry this fall season. From the Knuckle Duster Multi Ring to the Faithful Leather Glove Clutch, I love everything! Only McQueen will come up with an idea like using a glove as functioning part of the clutch. Great for clubbing. I know so many girls who literally lost their bags dancing in the club!

Check out the Skull Knuckle Duster Whipsnake Clutch in red, it's fabulous! It also comes in patent black leather but red one is made of snakeskin and more eye catching. It would be a little annoying to hold the clutch, but in the words of Tim Gunn, I will "make it work." Hopefully (PROBABLY NOT) both the clutches will go on sale( I will be checking daily during sale time on saks. Saks has the best sales, so does Barney's). I will make it part of my collection then.

The Leather Union Jack Skull Clutch brings back fond memories of my summer in England. I miss living in London. Don't get me wrong, I love NYC but London was were I gained my independence. Even though I go away for school in Jersey (my last year of undergrad), living out of the country means your parents can't make surprise visits or constantly check up on you (not that my parents do that much but they have done it a few times). I am their only daughter so I totally understand.

Back to McQueen! I will probably pick up the knuckle ring soon once my tuition gets paid and I see that mom left me a little money in the account. The ring is priced at $550 and clutch ranges from $895 for the leather glove clutch to $1385 for the patent black knuckle clutch and $1895 in red snake skin. Saks has them, so shop!

Does anyone else have Mac problems?

2009-08-02T22:46:00.001-07:00

The Safari on my Mac book is not functioning. It opens sometimes and doesn't the other. Everytime it opens its like I won the lottery or something. Serious, it is that much of a 50/50 chance. Its so annoying. Is it just my mac or does this happen on anyone else's Mac? I got this laptop back in Oct, so it shouldn't be acting up just yet. How funny is this, it just opened up while I was typing this on my home computer.

Anyone out there have any diet tips?

2009-08-02T00:29:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you guys but me, I am always on a diet. Well, not really because I pretty much eat everything and then spend hours in the gym. I seriously spend anywhere from 90 to 120 mins in the gym daily. I usually work out 7 days a week (at least 6). I love food too much! I seriously need to eat healthier and stop all the sugar intake. I use to weigh a lot and lost weight when I was about 17. I, so far at least, keep the weight off for 4 years. I will get into why I lost the weight later on. I worry everyday about the foods I eat and my body. People tell me I am not fat, but I feel FAT! I have body insecurities, which I partly blame on my family because there is always pressure to be thin. It's weird because when I was fat I felt more secure about myself but now that I am thinner, I feel so insecure. I try to eat healthy but then when I see food, I can't control myself. Shoot away with your advice about body image, diet, working out and how you keep the weight off. Anyone else out going through what I am going through?

DOUBLE EYELIDS: A VERY TOUCHY SUBJECT

2009-08-02T00:06:00.000-07:00

For people who are Asians out there, especially girls, you guys all know what I am talking about. DOUBLE EYELIDS! Yes, many of you will be like WTF is she blogging about. Well, a double eye lid is the crease/fold that most people have on top of the eyelids. Only 50% of Asians are naturally born with this and the other aren't. Growing up I was always told how lucky one was to be able to be blessed with them. Parents literally check their babies eyes out right after they open their eyes just to see. Only 4 people in my family have this.I didn't have them, but my mom has been offering me a procedure to fix that. The cost can run anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000. I am seriously thinking about taking my parents offer and doing it during my Christmas vacation from school. My older cousins are telling me NO, while my cousin Anita (my age) is telling me to go for it if it makes me feel better. She was the lucky one, lol. All the adults in my family are telling me to go for it. One of my aunts even got this procedure done when she was in her 20's. What should I do? Koreans are actually the #1 group of people who get the surgery. I'm not Korean but I have Korean friends who have gone through with procedure. On one hand, I want it but the other hand I feel like I am trying to be more "Western" and denying what makes me Chinese and ME. What do you think? Should I? O yea, many Asian girls buy double eyelid tape to make it seem as if they have some.

Jimmy CHOO rainboots: Should I keep them?

2009-08-01T23:31:00.000-07:00

These boots are hot, of course! But I don't know because they are expensive for rubber. My mom said keep them for the winter and I hate uggs because water gets into them when it snows and rains. Plus, Uggs are ugly! My mom says yes to everything so I don't know. Hmmm... I got back from England a few weeks ago from studying abroad and I spent so much money! Plus, I bought a Louis Vuitton bag from Paris. I also purchased the ALexander WAng COco duffel. I've been spending money like it is water. I don't make any, lol, but I spend like crazy. Life is great with great parents. There pretty, croc print, but they're rubber for $410 after taxes. Darn NYC tax! I love croc and animal prints ( and you will probably come to see this after following me on my blog). The inside lining of the boot is leopard, HOT! SO HOT but what do you think? Should I keep them or return them? To my defense, I pre ordered them with the notion they were going to come in DEC or Feb, but they arrived early! I'll post pics of me wearing them soon! The package they come in is so darling!

WELCOME!

2009-08-01T23:04:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Thanks for taking time out to check my blog out. After following tons and tons of blogs out there, I realized that I might as well take the time to create my own. This blog is going to be devoted to fashion, school, life and everything in between. My name is Wendy (wendizzle), 21, born and raised in the best city in the world, NYC. I love fashion (its in my genes). Have the greatest parents in the world who give me everything I need and pretty much want ( there are limits). Going into my last year of college then hopefully off to law school or the peace corp. Law school only if I get in, but the LSATs are killing me literally. But though I am stressed about that I always have time to check up on the latest fashion. Nothing is better that street fashion. Love to mix low and high end pieces. BAGS are my addiction. I love to travel and eat also. Hate to workout but I do everyday. Well, this is the you get to know me post, so please tell me a little about you. Through this blog, I hope to grow more comfortable with who I am and get to meet more of you lovely people reading this! Thanks!