skirts and muffins

Summer is almost here, that means it's skirts and sandals season. I love the sunny skies and the breezy winds we been having lately. Puts one in a good mood to blog.

A&F shirt, BR reversible belt, F21 skirt and Gap sandals.

I'm not much of an accessories person, but I've been trying. Found this orange earrings at the BR outlet. 

Look at his face.... so cute!

Forgot my sunglasses! Hollister skirt, it matches my sandals.

Banana Muffins...Awesome recipe found here: Banana Crumb Muffins
I think I've finally made it the way it suppose to be, that means I did not burn them.

I made these standard cupcake size. It's a good breakfast.

Boo wants some too.

 Happy Weekend everyone!

it's been a while

I find that I'm better at finding food than finding fashion. My budgeting really restricts any weekly shopping trips. My trip to China has set me back a bit on my savings, but, no regrets there. It was the most fun seeing my grandma and my cousins and uncles. The best thing about being in the country side is the fresh food!!! pick from the farm fresh.

took a detour before getting hot dogs and stopped by a small pumpkin patch in front of CVS.  New top from Forever 21. 

Today we went to The Slaw Dogs to tried out some gourmet hot dogs in Pasadena. It was good, a few mins away there is the Dog Haus (tried that a few months ago). both have interesting take on their dogs. Ultimately Dog Haus tasted better and they use italian sausages instead of traditional hot dogs.

I got the Thai style hot dog, it was good.

that's a large jalepeno filled with cheese and wrap in bacon on top of a hot dog. 

just gotta have the sweet potato fries

as we walk to our car, we saw a cupcake store, and I just have to go in. pistachio cupcake.

Something cool I bought from China. This is actually tea. it came as a dried up tea bulb and opens up to this in hot water.. so lovely. 

A dress I just ordered from Forever 21 along with the pink blouse up top. it's cute, so i'm keeping it. 

Have a lovely weekend.

scored!!!!

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Does anyone have the  Shopkick App? this App is amazing. I get points for walking in to stores and scan products in the store for points. Today is its 1 year mark and there were 200 points per walk in :) oh and deals too.  10 dollars off for American Eagle. I bought this cute little spaghetti tank for under $6. How? the top was on sale from $25 to $15 and $10 off with the Shopkick App. Not bad right?

Work attire for Tuesday, the skirt has pockets! -Forever 21

Wednesday's outfit

it's all about the money!

Lately, my biggest stress is about money. I'm sure money put a big strain on everyone else too. When I was working as a register rep and helping people with their financial planning, what I stress over and over to my clients is to have discipline. starting by setting a realistic budget and save save save. There is just too much temptation with sales and coupons. I almost bought this beautiful French Connection purple angora blend sweater, "sigh" it looks so soft and pretty...  XS is still there... oh, I'm so tempted.

I love the rich vibrant purple. it would be so cute of this fall. i love the ribbon belt. 

And speaking of saving money, we made omelets today instead of going out for breakfast, it's healthy and delicious. eggs, spinach, bell pepper, onions and some sausage. 

oh, can't forget about my outfit today, since this blog is about fashion too. I'm loving this old cardigan of mine. it's been a while since I worn it.
i love this baby doll dress from Forever 21, one note if you want to buy it, the white top material is pretty thin, so stick with nude,  or  white bras.

I'm squinting because it's freaking bright outside.

this dress is light and breezy.

making the old new again

I set a budget for myself, but often due to lack of discipline, I over spent. Instead of acquiring new things every week, I now will make an effort to wear only what I have in my closet. I also am using my curling iron more often. I love the curls I have.

everything on me is at least a year old. 3/4 cardigan-NY and Company; Belt- Forever 21;Cami- Forever21; bubble skirt-something I found on my China trip two years ago.

Making good use of my curler