Knit sweaters & Crochet

haha... I guess I am catching up with my blogging today!

I have a top from H&M that is similar to the one pictured below.  The sleeves are crocheted so you can see glimpses of skin and the rest of the top is solid knit.  Perfect for layering!  I also have some lace socks from Forever 21 like the ones below and black patent pumps from Aldo I got on sale a long time ago for $30.  When I saw this while flipping through a magazine I was totally excited because I had been wondering how I'd wear those socks!  I don't have a pearl necklace, but I think I'd rather layer on some chain necklaces on anyway.  We should all have a basic black tank top in our closet somewhere with some shorts (I happen to have some from H&M with the rolled up cuff).  OR you could wear a form fitting basic black stretch mini-dress underneath. I also have a long-strapped purse I got from H&M that would complete this look.

Sweeet! Enjoy!

Naturals

Being the artsy-fart hoarder, I love "organic" and natural looking stuff.  These things caught my eye--basket weave:

Natural and cute. And those purses!! Chains are in right now for purses (reminiscent of the classic Chanel bag) and combined with this texture I think it'll be really cool for the spring/summer.

Dark brown & white

Here's another twist on the last post... instead of black & white, here is brown belt & with white lace top:

I have a tendency to like "country"/vintage patterns for a softer, more feminine look, so I prefer these bracelets from H&M that I picked up recently over the one pictured with the outfit. For a more casual look, go with some cute gladiator-ish sandals.  Cute, no?

Top: from Japan
Sandals: Bakers
Bracelets: H&M

Heavy & light

Peasant top, belt, shoes, chain!

I love this styling!  Cute and flirty without looking raunchy.  Pair this with some ankle booties and chain jewelry and you're done!  You can get the booties and bracelets at Bakers.com.  The blouse, however, is from Japan.


Top: from Japan
Shoes: Bakers
Bracelets: Bakers

On point!

I was flipping though a Japanese magazine and saw these shoes!

I really want them, but only if they added a platform.  I don't even know what brand they are.  I totally like the bunch of thin straps with buckles that go up to your ankles, the patent leather look, and petite point.

Shoes: from Japan

What time? HK time!

I received this watch for Christmas:

So... my challenge is, what do I wear it with?  It's not a dainty little watch.  The face is actually pretty big. Looks like a summer piece to wear with light colors?

Tires??

Ugh!

My 2005 OEM tires are about to retire as they are over 46k miles, nearly hitting 47k now.  The sidewalls have tiny cracks in them...it's time to make my car safe with all the commuting I do!

I've narrowed my search down to 2 tires (215/45-17):

"Continental ExtremeContact DWS" vs. "Michelon Pilot Sport A/S Plus"

 

I've been through the big online retailers (tirerack.com, discounttire.com, discounttiresdirect.com) and found a retailer in Cerritos (an hour drive away) that beats all of these guys prices by at least $30 a tire! That's $120.  Mounting & Balancing is $15 per tire at most locations...so $60+tax.

I am debating on whether to have my tires shipped or pick them up. $450 vs. $485 incl. mounting & balancing.  Hmmm... I think $35 is worth it to pay for gas & time traveled to pick up the tires.