Work Appropriate

I got this dress a couple years ago now with my mom when I got my first real internship and had to quickly hurry and buy myself a new, work appropriate wardrobe. It has the perk of being one of the few silk items I own, so I feel super-luxurious in it, and the drawback of liking to dry all wrinkly-like (see pictures. Please pretend not to notice). But then, I guess, paired with a high bun and

EYE SEE YOU

Oh yes I dooo!!! Or my legs do (see you!). You see, when it comes to tattoos, I like the ones that make people do a double-take. And I like that I can wink at people without even making eye contact (MAGIC!). Also, meet my newest and reddest shoes - I finally dived into the loafer game! Spotted them at Iguatemi the other day for R$50 (~USD$25) and how could I resist?






TANK TOP David &

Chocolate Chip Pecan Bites for a Yummy Sunday!

Ahh, Sundays. AKA YUMMYINMYTUMMY days. Does anyone else cook on Sundays? And do yoga? And pretend they're going to work out later? And eat way too many cookies to work out without throwing up but yet also not feel the incredible guilt of massive butter consumption?


Well, that was me today. But it was worth it. Sigh. I love Sundays. Except for the evening where I realize tomorrow is a work

Caroline's Dress & International Women's Day

This dress was a hand-me-down from one of my favorite people, my friend Caroline. Even though it's hardly modest, I consider it my token housewife dress. I never feel more Stepford-y (in a good way!) than when I'm in it.







But since today is International Women's Day, there are more important things on the table: winning equality for the female race. Starting with the end of violence

All White & Sunlight

I'm really excited about today's photos, and I think they may mark a partial shift in the blog's content towards fashion photography and not just fashion (but there will still be fashion!). Boyf was sick over the weekend with some sort of stomach bug, and so I didn't want to make him take a long and miserable walk to take my photos so we just headed into the living room... and these are the

CREATURE FEATURE #9: Maya of Archistas!

Good morning Amurrica and first things first: I've decided to only do Creature Features once a month now. Because I can.


But since you're here, here's March's: the beautiful Maya of Archistas! I've loved her blog since I first stumbled across (is anyone else now wary of saying "stumbled upon" lest someone think you stumbled upon a page via StumbleUpon?) it roundabout the time I launched La

Let's Talk About Transgendered Kids

1 Classic Sheffield Lady Watch | Daniel Wellington $199
2 Skagen Color Border Leather Strap Watch | Nordstrom $95
3 Kate Spade "Gramercy" Bracelet Watch | Nordstrom $225

4 Original Lady Watch in Arctic Sea | Swatch $50

5 Random Ghost Watch | Swatch $695
6 Michael Kors Slim Runway Watch in Orange | Piperlime (or in Nude) $160
7 La Mer Multi-Leaf Charm Watch | Shopbop $106
8 Marc Jacobs Henry

Let's Talk About Gay Marriage

Happy Hump Day (that expression always makes me giggle!) and welcome to my only outfit post for this week. The dengue had me down last week, if you didn't hear, so I didn't get much photographing done.

This is my take on the monochrome trend! Meant to remind you that "monochrome" does not mean "grayscale" but "of, relating to, or made with a single color or hue" (at least, that's what

Feather Fantasies & Fabulosity

So after a full week off work and a lot of bone aches and bed rest, I seem to be mostly dengue free! Went back in to get my platelets checked yesterday and my blood is fully coagulative, so no excessive bleeding for me! And work again tomorrow, but I finally feel up to it. The bad news is there won't be many outfit posts coming up for while since I was too lethargic to get out and wear them.

The Ups & Downs of Rio

Finally, the promised Carnaval pictures! These are all from the Sambadrome (sambódromo), where a couple nights a year Rio's favela communities come out to play in all of their finest, sparkliest regalia! It was a fabulous time and an incredible show that starts at 9 pm and keeps right on going until 5 or 6 am the next morning. We headed out around 3 because we were exhausted, though, but not

Cream & Leather & TED Talks

Today's is going to be another prance-y outfit post coupled with a more serious topic (but for once more relevant to the fashion world): models. You know what I'm talking about. Everyone who is part of the fashion world or even just harbors a strong interest in fashion has their favorite models (mine are Arizona Muse, Gemma Ward (who rumor has it is making a comeback soon!), and Bruna Tenorio)

CREATURE FEATURE #8: Megan of Step-Brightly

Meet Megan of Step-Brightly, a Brooklyn-based blogger who also works at a nonprofit that supports orphans in Eastern Africa! (A girl after my own heart!) I would have to say her style is pretty New York - if it had to be described in one word, I would say "classy", on the whole understated, laid-back, and a little preppy but never afraid to make a statement (she also has a great collection of

Smoothie Sunday & How to Cut a Pineapple (the Thai Way)

Happy Sunday! We're spending the day lounging around (as usual) and hoping it will be a long time before Monday comes (also as usual). And going crazy with the new blender our roommates brought home last week. So today's post is on how to put some yummy in your tummy without racking up the calories!

Also, if you didn't know, yours truly is actually a hapa*/mestiza**/half-breed***/luk kreung**

Carnaval Instagram Feed!

Finally, some of the promised photos (more sambadrome photos (glitter!) to come later)! These are from my
instagram feed (follow me!) and they basically consist of all of Rio's little pleasures: beach, açaí*, amazing views, and Carnaval festivities.



KEY (top to bottom, left to right):
1 - açaí* for breakfast before heading to the beach & Carnaval nails!
2 - my makeup for the first bloco**

Ash Wednesday and Detox

First things first: happy Ash Wednesday y'all! I hope you've all had a very pleasant (totally insane) Carnaval/Mardi Gras/Mardival and, if you are Catholic, are all ready to quit smoking or quit meat or quit chocolate or quit porn or whatever it is you're giving up this year. (Also, can anyone explain to me exactly why there are ashes involved? What do they represent exactly?) As for me & Boyf

February Wishlist: Holiday Overload & Carnaval Colors

1 Shiny Ruched Front Tube Bra in Kelly, Fuchsia, and Gold (top to bottom) | American Apparel $16 each
(Did I just hear somebody say MARDI GRAS?!?!?!?¡?! Opa, I just said it. Guess I did.)

2 Minkpink Splash Sequin Skirt | Revolve Clothing $88
(because anything that sparkles is in style for Carnaval)

3 Kate Spade Metro Watch in Pink | Nordstrom $175

4 butter LONDON 3 Free Nail Lacquer in

New Shoes For My Inner Feminist

I've clearly got guns on the mind these days, and perhaps that's how I ended up with this tattoo (inspired by these tights). And since women's shoes here are so cheap, I've been indulging in the occasional new pair as well! I adore these - I saw them and I instantly thought they were perfect class.














SWEATER Anthropologie | SHORTS market in Thailand |

 TANK TOP Mossimo Supply Co

The Lazy Sunday Chronicles

Weekends, now that I'm working a job and a half and a blog and a whole lot of job applications in my "free" time, have become pretty mandatory hardcore fun-and-lounging days. Saturday is Funday, where we go out and get some good wholesome SP experiences, and Sunday is lie-around-and-pretend-we're-going-on-a-run-later day. And then Monday is too soon.


(Wouldn't life just be infinitely better

Out For a Walk in Graffiti Alley (Beco do Batman)

Good morning, all, TGIF, and happy February! Today officially marks one week until we head to Rio for some crazy Carnaval celebrations. Are you jealous? You should be.
















TSHIRT JCrew | SKINNY JEANS Stradivarius |

 SHOES Zara | NECKLACE market in Thailand | PURSE gift


In the meantime, it's finally starting to get HOT. That means get out your sunscreen (make sure it offers both

The One Where She Is Most Definitely Not A Vegetarian (Meats)

Just going to let you down gently now: pictures of me stuffing my face not shown. Other pictures of this really cool hamburger joint we went to the other day, however, will be shown! Click read more - I command you to.














DRESS Little India in Singapore | BELT Mango |

 BRACELET Guaraní | NECKLACE Punta Cana, DR |

 EARRING & BAG various ferias | SHOES Key


I have to admit it was a