Uncle Sam

blazer ... charity shop

shirt ... vintage (mom's)

pants ... H&M

shoes ... Candie's, Kohl's. 

I'm here I'm here ! Aloha from Huntington Beach, California. For the next two weeks I will be in my personal paradise. I have a little list of things I want to do, but most mornings I will hopefully be sitting here in my aunt's beyond lovely kitchen blogging away. I don't really have any pictures as I've only just landed, but by tonight I should have some nice shots. It's such a wonderful place and I'm desperate to call it my home someday. 

As for the outfit, this is obviously not Californian; I have quite a few outfit of the day posts to catch up on, but I'm getting there :)

I wore this for some patriotic holiday a while ago. I didn't even mean to wear it for patriotic purposes, it kind of just happened, as always does with me. 

The blazer is a very cool vintage piece. I refuse to take shoulder pads out of anything old I buy, and I love the exaggerated shoulders anyhow. It is becoming popular again as far as I've seen. 

The pants are actually made of cotton. I've been wanting - and still want - white denim. I saw these in H&M, and they fit really nicely, so they are doing the job until I get my white denim. The one issue is they are extremely see through in the sense that nude panties are an absolute must, and should I ever get wet in them... we just won't talk about that. 

Lastly are my shoesies. One of my favourite pairs, I love the cut of the straps; they're very edgy and sleek.  

On a final note. The opening ceremony was pretty amazing. Beijing's is my personal favorite for its choreography and precision, but the message of this ceremony was timeless and touching, almost brought a tear to my eye. 

Now I'm going to go exercise before doing some grocery shopping with my aunt. We have to pick up Italian goods for pizza night ! 

Kohl's Haul... Don't look away in disgust just yet !

I'm sure there are many who don't think too highly of Kohl's. I'm sure there are some that haven't even heard of the store.

Yes. I know. Kohl's isn't exactly the type of place you'd enter expecting to find the next big trend. Or the best quality item. However. It does hold hidden treasures if you know how and where to look.
 I hit the sale rack and I'm golden. There are basics for $3.00 or less. And jeans are always at a great price. I've bought a few pairs of Levi's there, for a clearance price; it's wonderful. Things that aren't on sale are also nicely priced, I'm just too cheap to buy something full price, even if it's reasonable. :3

I'd also like to note, their beauty selection is quite nice. I've purchased a few things from their Flirt! brand, and I'm never disappointed. They also have a wide variety of fragrances from their own (which do smell quite nice), to high end like Burberry and Calvin Klein. And for a nice price as well !

Anywho... on to my purchases.

Apt. 9 ... on sale for $15.00 ?

Ever since seeing Monte Carlo (yes.. I know.. the fashion was gorgeous though), I've been wanting a tweed style jacket. And then I found this beaut, in the adult section none the less !

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Linen pantaloons... a perfect beach cover-up!

Apt. 9 ...

I've been on the search for creamy nude heals for AGES. I finally found a nice pair on the clearance rack :) !

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Just a pretty flower accessory. Probs going to put it on my hair, or maybe pin it to a blazer.

... on sale for $2.80 

Brown/gold tone bangles are a fashion must have. I love when they jingle.

So that's that... I'll try to integrate my new purchases into some outfits and post them up. Those bangles have already been appearing on my wrists quite a bit !

:)