The Style Spy's "Girl of the Week"!

Happy Monday, everyone! A few weeks ago, The Style Spy contacted me and asked if I would be willing to be featured as "Girl of the Week" - I was more than happy to oblige! The post went live this past Friday, and is currently featured on the front page of their website. Swing by and have a gander! It was such fun thinking of answers to their interview questions - I hope you'll enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. Many thanks to Nicole at The Style Spy for reaching out to me and making this post possible!

Here's a closer look at the outfit I chose to wear for that photo:

  TALULA BABATON BLOUSE & PANTS, OAK + FORT JACKET, FOREVER21 NECKLACE & SHOES, MICHAEL KORS WATCH, MARC BY MARC JACOBS BAG  

...And a bonus shot with my dog, Hailey! This photo pretty much sums up our relationship.

   

Thanks for reading! Have a great week!

THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH

VINTAGE DENIM VEST (SIMILAR), OLD NAVY CROPPED TEE, BRANDY MELVILLE SKIRT, MARC BY MARC JACOBS BAG, MICHAEL KORS WATCH

For our two-year anniversary, The Boy and I went to The Happiest Place on Earth - Disneyland! It certainly is my happiest place on Earth. If I actually lived in California, there's no doubt I'd buy a pass so I could go whenever I want! I finally acquired my very own pair of mouse ears, which now hang on the wall above my bed, waiting for the next visit to Disneyland (or Disneyworld!).

I love everything about the park - the food, the hustle and bustle, the shops, the rides... you name it! The Tower of Terror is by far my favourite ride. It seriously never gets old. That feeling where your stomach is in your throat gets me every time!

As for the outfit, I thought I'd wear something happy for the occasion. This skirt always makes me think of warm summer days and good times!

NOT LEOPARD? NOT INTERESTED

BRANDY & MELVILLE SWEATER, GAP JEANS, STEVE MADDEN SHOES, MICHAEL KORS WATCH

One of my go-to comfy outfits: an oversized knit sweater, boyfriend jeans, and a pair of flats/loafers. I looked at many leopard-print shoes before I decided on this Steve Madden pair - the colours and patterns varied from shoe to shoe, but I loved this combination the most. Whenever I wear these shoes, I go with a more understated outfit so it looks cleaner and draws more attention to the awesome pattern!

P.S. I recently started using the great addiction that is Pinterest! As if I needed another form of social media to keep track of. It's just a great and simple way to share tastes and ideas. Follow my pins if you'd like - just click the button below!

SEEING STRIPES

J. CREW TOP, MADEWELL BELT / SHOES, ABERCROMBIE KIDS PANTS, AMERICAN APPAREL CLUTCH, MICHAEL KORS WATCH, STITCHED + ADORNED NECKLACE

I spent the weekend in LA helping out at the ISA Music Festival event in Long Beach. It was such an incredible experience to work alongside so many influential people in the Asian American media industry. The event featured outstanding performances from many talented YouTube artists and selected mainstream artists.

I had the privilege of working with Prohgress from Far East Movement, and I must say, I have so much respect for him and the rest of the FM team. For individuals with celebrity status, they were unbelievably humble. They built their empire from the ground up with humble beginnings, and they still have not lost sight of that. They are so evidently grateful for where they are today, and it really shines through when they interact with fans and the people they work with. If you haven't checked out their album, Free Wired, you should definitely pick it up on iTunes or a record store. It's an incredible album with beats that will make you want to get up from your seat and dance!

Working this event further confirmed my love for music and especially the Public Relations and Event Production industry. I didn't have very much to do with the planning of ISA itself since I was only brought on the team on the day of, but I felt every bit as proud of this event as I would have if I had planned it. There was a moment when I was standing backstage, watching a performance, and I just felt incredibly happy at the success of the event. It was a feeling beyond myself. At that moment, all the hard work came together. That feeling is what gives me the perseverance to continue pursuing a career in PR.

This week will be a gloomy one in San Diego, but I'm going to be heading up to San Francisco/Berkeley on Thursday night to visit the boy. Looking forward to it! Hope everyone has a blessed week!

BACK TO BASICS

BRANDY & MELVILLE BLOUSE/BAG, MADEWELL BELT/JEANS/SHOES/RINGS/BRACELETS, MICHAEL KORS WATCH

I went to Balboa Park with the boy a little while back - there is something inherently calm about the place. Perhaps it's all the greenery that's blooming with life, or the white stone and brick buildings that you pass along the way... but I always feel so at peace when I'm in that environment.