Ahhhh. Why is this becoming my life blog?

Same old story. Busy with school. Work. and sleeping, obviously. I just haven't had any time to update. I feel so behind with everything and it's stressing me out. But!

I just added some magazine clippings to my dorm wall, which makes everything a little better, especially since one of them has llamas in it. or alpacas. I can't really tell. Either way.

Recently, for a group project, we did a window display for Goodwill. Admittedly, that's a pretty awesome thing to be able to say. Not sure if I'd ever have a career in visual merchandising but it was an experience, at least.

I also turned 21. Celebratory moment in my life. Except not, because I had work that evening.

I have a shirt with a bunny on it. Rabbit?



Another project for my visual class! This picture doesn't show the completed look but close enough. Yayyy for shoes and word puns.

Asian birthday cake! Because it's impossible to eat anything else on your birthday...

The best shirt ever. EVER.


I hope your week has been going amazingly! I'm getting sadder and sadder as the weather gets progressively colder. But no fear! This is the perfect excuse to go out and buy tons of boots :)

Let me know down below your favorite boot trend/boot you own!

-Jenn

Nope. Not a post about anything related to romance (harhar). Just a lame play on words to introduce you to a fall wishlist! or random "I feel like showing everyone what I want to buy but can't afford" list!

Before I start, I just want to genuinely apologize for not writing a new post in 10 days. It seems unbearably bizarre, compared to how often I updated over the summer. But, I had a bit of spare time today so I thought I'd do a simple wishlist post, in honor of it being my birthday this Saturday.

Can I get a woowoot?

Let me know down below what you're pining for this week!

Dragonfly Cuff
Public Display Dress
Gorilla Skater Dress
Suede Crystal Brogues
Printed Silk Blouse
Shell Collar Necklace
Barb Wire Bracelet
Insight Colab Cable Crew
Spare The Drama Dress
HOOPLAH. You made it to the end. Yay.

Let me know stuff about your life. Your wishlist must have item. Your favorite fruit. Anything and everything! :)

~Jenn

This post is going to be a little update and an OOTD. I'm going back to college tomorrow (woohoo??!) so I plan on doing a bit of grocery shopping for snacks and bits like that today as well as packing.

The weather today isn't particularly cold; it's around 70 degrees F at most but supermarkets tend to get really cold and I don't fare well in that kind of "weather" so knit sweaters are amazing for those times.


Sweater: F21Jeggings: Stole from my sister

The pictures basically suck. Let's be real here.

I'm wearing jeggings, which you can't even really tell but they're a dark gray color with fake front and back pockets.

and I have no clue what the policy is for whether or not you can take pictures of Buddhas but I took a picture of my necklace anyway. Mum says this year my luck is a bit..well..not great? So I wear this as protection.

As for shoes...No idea!

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UPDATE!
I have no idea how busy I'll be due to school so I may not be able to put up a post everyday like I have been doing thus far. :'( tears are being weeped.

Once I get into the swing of things, I should be able to figure out how to post more often but until then, I hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day and rest of September! :)

~Jenn

Surely, I've mentioned on this blog on several occasions that I'm a college student and a fashion major. Blahblah, you know the drill.

This upcoming semester (in about 4 days), I'll be a junior! Yay, hurrah, finally.

I have no idea if any of my readers are just entering college or going to be in college or already in college. Maybe you just moved out and are living on your own. Or maybe this post is totally useless to you???

Either way, as with all things that I write, I hope you find inspiration and enjoy :)

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STORY TIME

Packing can be a complete nightmare, especially for college and if you live far from home. Luckily, my college was somewhat close so if I forgot anything or needed anything, it wasn't a hassle to get it.

My freshman year, I roomed with three other people. All of us pretty much packed our entire homes with us, just in case we had weird emergencies that required us to whip out ten extra blankets or fifty pairs of socks. Needless to say, our inexperienced freshman selves knew only to come prepared.

Only when summer vacation rolled around did we realize how much stuff, for lack of a better word, we had tucked away in every nook and cranny and crevice of our room. Sweaters that were never worn, lint rollers that were never used, tissue boxes that collected dust, and light bulbs that never saw the light of day. Packing it all away proved to be a more challenging feat than we anticipated.

I swear, one year, my roommate literally just dumped all of her junk into garbage bags and called it a day.

My greatest advice: pack what you need. and pack lots of undergarments.

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TIPS

1. Bras and underwear.
Pack a lot. Make sure they're ones you actually wear! I made a sad mistake of bringing many new bras that I had never tried before and they were so uncomfortable to wear that I left them to take up space for the rest of the semester. Same with underwear. The fun thing about this is that you can avoid doing laundry for longer (which is a godsend when you're too tired or busy to care about laundry).

Lion Roar Ankle Socks2. Socks.
Same philosophy, really. Especially for the winter, socks are a staple! You can never have enough.

3. Bring clothes that don't require too much fuss.
I hate wearing sweaters that need tank tops underneath because the knit is too loose or shirts that need to be hand washed. It takes up extra space in my suitcase/closet and it just takes up too much time.

4. Clothes that don't transfer color in the wash.
Personally, I wear a lot of dark colors anyway so doing laundry isn't hard for me, since I literally just dump it all in with no real concerns. I guess this depends on your style and how often you do laundry.

Good Cook EZClean Nonstick 3-qt. Sauce Pan5. Eating utensils/cooking stuff.
If you have a kitchen in your dorm or you like to make food, I recommend bringing a pot that can be used for multiple things. Something medium sized, nonstick, with a handle and a lid. You can make pasta, stir fry broccoli, chicken, ramen, whatever. It'll come in handy! Having a spoon, fork, and knife is useful too.

6. Emergency toilet paper rolls.
Sounds weird esp if your school has people cleaning and restocking the bathrooms but I've had a few occasions where the people don't come or there's no more toilet paper anywhere and it becomes a dire situation between your bladder and the inefficiency of the school's maintenance crew. So, having an extra roll will save you. trust me.

7. One thin and one thick blanket.
Depending on where you live, the room could be hot as hell or colder than your freezer so having one of each will be nice! Plus, if it gets super cold, you can layer both!

8. Two pillowcases and two bed sheets.
Remember to wash one set every so often to stay clean! All the bacteria build-up on the pillow can lead to face acne. and who wants that...

9. Scissors and tape.
If you like decorating your room with pictures or just have random threads in your shirt that you need to cut off, these things will be helpful :) plus, I'm pretty sure I went through tons of tape. I don't even know why...

Beginner's Sewing Kit10. Sewing kit.
Doesn't have to be intense or anything but it's good to have if you rip a hole in something or have a fashion catastrophe.

11. Hand sanitizer.
Do I even need to explain this??

12. Disinfectant spray.
Again. You can never be too safe!

Women's New Classic Flip-Flop13. Flip flops (Waterproof).
I pretty much live in my flip flops at my dorm because it's convenient and they're wonderful for when you get out of the shower to prevent the floor from getting wet and gross. Come on, let's be respectful of the people who get in the shower after you :/

14. Portable fan.
During the spring semester, it can get nasty hot so this will help combat it!

Blue Q Large Stand up Shopping Tote15. Laundry tote bag.
Does anyone know those 99 cent bags you see near the cash register of Marshall's or TJMaxx? Well, thanks to my mom, those are the only bags I'll use for carrying laundry because it's much easier than lugging around those pop up hampers. Doing laundry was a pain because the machines were all the way downstairs and if you're anything like me, carrying 2 weeks worth of clothes isn't ever a walk in the park.

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Those are my tips! I'm sure even if you aren't in college or uni anymore, they can be helpful in your everyday life :)

What was your college experience? Let me know!

~Jenn

My very first post on this blog mentioned a few things about who I was and yadda yadda, all that good stuff. But, that's just the small talk bit of my life.

98% of this blog consists of my opinions on fashion trends, wishlists, shoes, and styling tips but I almost never post pictures of myself or write about personal happenings because those are mainly reserved for my Tumblr (which I am more than happy to share with you guys! just leave me a comment!).

I wanted this blog to be presentable and not so informal. That and my OCD just kind of kicks into gear if I even try to post anything that has no relation to fashion.

BUT!

I'm totally done with this mini rant {yay} !

1. I have a soft spot for Twizzlers~ They taste so yummy and who doesn't like pretending they're straws...

2. Even though I've had glasses since the 4th grade, I'll never switch to contacts because sticking anything into that part of my body is just hellllll no.

3. I have a beauty mark on the palm of my right hand but someone once thought it was a chocolate stain. Talk about an awkward situation.

4. Favorite nail polish to put on my toes is a coralish color with gold glitter by Victoria's Secret but I can't for the life of all humanity remember what it's called.

5. My nostrils flare when I'm concentrating. Sometimes, I don't even realize it until I feel my nose relaxing back to it's original form.

6. For the longest time, I thought I was part Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Chinese but turns out, I'm just Chinese... Hooplah!

7. Never been on a sports team but soccer is cool.

8. I talk/mutter to myself out loud when I'm shopping.

9. Friends and The Big Bang Theory. Best TV shows ever.

10. I'm deathly afraid of animals but I want a kitten or puppy when I get old enough to have my own house.

BAH BAM!

That's all I got for today. Sorry that it's not a fashion related post. I promiseee there will be one up soon :)

Have a lovely day, everyone!


Until next time,
{chuu chuu chuu}
~Jenn

Maybe it's just me but everywhere (and literally, I mean everywhere), people always refer to using a colored accessory or just one colored piece of clothing to bring some life into an outfit as "a pop of color" and after hearing that phrase from EVERY beauty guru and fashion guru on this planet, my head is about to explode.

I'm begging you guys... isn't there a new and fresh way of saying "pop of color"?! Oh... like... "a burst of color" ??

I don't know. Just throwin' this quick post out there since I will probably be secluding myself for the next few hours trying to finish all of my DARN papers and presentations.


Until whenever!
{kiss kisses}
~Jenn