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a warning sign of things to come

March 21, 2010
Obligatory fashion post.
I blog today because I am bored. So bored, that I am sitting on the couch at my parent’s house, trying not to pay attention to the tv because my mom is watching Legally Blonde. Yes, it’s true.

I had to come here to do laundry and apparently spend 4 hours doing nothing instead of homework. At least it’s only 7pm and there’s still hope that I’ll do some studying at some point. Clean clothes…I can’t wait!

Shayna of Life:Forward gave me a “One Lovely Blog Award”, which is so sweet. She recently launched a new look to her site, which looks really great! Definitely go check it out!

I would this time like to pass on the award and mention some lovely blogs you should all be reading…

1. UGottaHearThis is a blog you absolutely must subscribe to if you like indie music. He features one cd per post and writes a bit about the artist, some info on the album, and links to youtube videos so you can preview their music. If you’re anything like me and find pitchfork intimidating and slightly pretentious, then UGottaHearThis is for you!

2. If you like fashion, I must warn you that Tieka’s blog Selective Potential is beyond addicting. It’s a combination of her fascinating Michigan life, her love for her husband Brett, and her amazing fashion sense. She’s totally relatable and her photographs are inspirational!
3. My co-worker Danielle started a project called 365 Outfits A Year in which she is photographing her outfit every day this year. The entire concept is really neat and it’s pretty fun for me because I photograph her a lot of the days at the design office. Feel free to go check it out and say hello.
4. If you enjoy reading stories of a 20 something girl who just happens to be one of my best friends, then you should subscribe to Kisekae Diary of a Doll. Her stories of dating, nursing, and random adventures are always entertaining and will definitely make you smile!
5. It seems that journalism students have the most captivating way of telling stories. Peach of The Peach Pit is so talented at writing, she always makes me laugh. I recommend her painfully truthful story ‘It’s Not Like Grey’s Anatomy At All’, it’s worth a minute to read! Ugh, my stomach hurts, I think I ate too much stir fry. I’m sure it was smothered in butter too…Papa Quan insists on smothering everything in butter. “It’s good for you,” he says. One time I told him I wanted to start a healthy diet so he came home with an entire apple pie for me. I protested in confusion that I had JUST told him I wanted to eat healthier. He responded by explaining “It’s sugar free Alicia, and it has apples in it.”
Last night my brother, Adam, and I went to go see Norm Macdonald at Red Robinson Theatre. Red Robinson himself came out on stage to introduce him which was both weird and surprising. He tried to tell some lame lawyer jokes…it didn’t quite work out. Norm was a riot though and made me want to go to another comedy show asap! Perhaps in Oregon…are people in Oregon funny?
Local Natives-Warning Sign

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cause they know & so do i//it’s too late to change your mind

March 12, 2010
Brandi is just sweet as a cupcake and gave me a happy blogger award! To be honest I wasn’t going to fill this out but when I went to blog just now all I could think about were negative things to complain about. So, in order to restore the true meaning of happiness into this award, I will instead focus on 10 very random things that make me happy 🙂

1) When my music is on shuffle, but still seems to know EXACTLY what I want to listen to at that moment!

2) Making people laugh. Not a pity giggle, I mean a real ab-workout, possible tears kind of laugh (and I suppose I also like laughing with them)

3) I love the feeling while running. It’s a mix of adrenaline, a slight breeze, and the crunch of my shoes on the ground but there’s something so addictive about it.

4) Vanilla Lattes


5) Sleeping in on Sunday mornings…or any morning possible!

6) Wearing a new piece of clothing for the first time because I always have a “vision” for it and can’t wait to style it and show it off.

7) Pretty sure that puppies make me happy any day and unless you are Cruella DeVille or allergic, you should agree!

8) I’ve said this before, but I love summer nights. There’s something so nostalgic and carefree about them.

9) Planning vacations, especially with Adam!
10) Watching my students on stage doing the dances that I choreographed and spent all year teaching them. It makes me so proud every time (well nervous and then proud!)
Is it weird that I feel silly passing it along? I think all the blogs I read deserve awards and they probably already get them. You all know I love creepin your blogs already…and so how about just a virtual smile 🙂 instead of the happy award…deal?
Deal.

Broken Bells-The High Road

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I would like to thank the Academy

March 8, 2010
1) I was absolutely obsessed with Carey Mulligan‘s whole look, but most importantly her blonde pixie cut and earrings were to die for! She pulls it off like no other, and seriously where can I buy the cheap version of her earrings?

2) Elizabeth Banks came way out of left field for me, but I loved her dress. She was one of the best dressed presenters by far, just stunning!

3) Also not normally a huge Sandra Bullock fan, but she looked so classic and made a really great acceptance speech for Best Actress. She also reminds me a little of Danielle Ciavarro.
4) Diane Kruger looked so beautiful in Chanel last night. Such a classically beautiful dress in Spring’s hot neutral colours and ruffles!
5) Anna Kendrick played it a little bit safe, but I’m sure it was her first major Oscar appearance (or was she already recognized for her amazing performance in Twilight? HAHA) I still thought she made the right decision in the blush gown by Elie Saab.
Just had to also comment on the fact that J-Lo and Amanda Seyfried played twins at last night’s Oscars. I have a feeling J-Lo will be firing her stylist this morning if she hasn’t already done so. Can anyone explain to me why Jennifer Lopez is even invited to such an event? More importantly can anyone name me the last time she had a hit song or movie out?

I now need to immediately watch An Education and Up In The Air.
That is all 🙂

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take this sinking boat & point it home

March 2, 2010

Reality set in yesterday when I got my accounting midterm back. I don’t understand how I am this stupid when it comes to calculating numbers? My Asian genes have seriously failed me. I got an A on my Computer Business Systems midterm (love computers, it was a breeze) and an A on my Small Business Essentials midterm (I am a true entrepreneur). But the embarrassing amount of red pen on my accounting midterm was a slap in the face. I clearly don’t understand it and I am obviously too stubborn to try and learn it. I promise you I’m actually smart, I just don’t wish to be a boring accountant (no offence to all my accountant friends!) can’t I just hire someone to do that for my business one day?Looks like I’ll have to get a tutor…bollocks. To add to the list of sucky, I am beyond broke right now. Bills have caught up to me and now there’s so many things coming up that I’ll need money for and I don’t have it. I never wanted to use my line of credit, but if I want to take a trip this year I don’t think I have a choice. That’s okay, I’m a student who isn’t in any debt…hopefully I have financials semi under control! Just not looking forward to owing the government thousands of dollars again this April, that was the worst!I finally saw Avatar on Thursday like two months after its been out in theatres. Make fun of that all you want, but the theatre was half full! Adam and I knew we had to see it before the Oscars and on a big screen for the full 3-D experience. I was really dreading this movie because from what I’d seen it just wasn’t my cup of tea, but wow I was proven wrong! The whole movie was beyond what I’d imagined and I would actually want to see it again just to look for other small details I missed the first time around. “I see you” …aww!

I also randomly watched ‘Once’ the other night because one of my roommates owns it and I’d heard it was pretty good. Sadly I hadn’t watched it all these years because I didn’t like the cover of the movie. Glen Hansard is amazing…brilliant…two thumbs up! Literally…I laughed, I cried, and I adopted an accent! The whole movie was so fantastic I immediately purchased the award winning soundtrack and have been listening to it on repeat over and over again. Though Falling Slowly is an old single, I had only ever heard The Frame’s version, never Glen and Marketa in love! And the music store scene…how amazing was that? I had to rewind it and watch it twice!

My whole outfit was inspired by the always classic nautical theme in anticipation of spring weather. Spring feels so close, I can already hear birds chirping in the morning and the temperature is uncharacteristically high. I can’t wait to not have to wear tights with skirts and dress…woohoo for bare legs! I’m sure the boys would agree.

Red Bow Bobby pins from Forever 21 $1.50
Navy Blue and White Striped T-Shirt from Forever 21 $7.80
Grey Over sized Boyfriend Blazer from Plum FREE
Mavi Serena Denim Leggings $50
Lace Up Brown Ankle Boots from Value Village $3.50
Total Cost of this outfit: $62.80

Who says you can’t shop on a budget?


Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova-Falling Slowly
Studio Style

no one’s got it all…

February 23, 2010
The photo shoot yesterday was both super fun and super boring. The whole concept of a photo shoot is exciting to me, but when I really think back to what I accomplished in 8 hours, it sure feels like I did a ton of sitting around. My boss had the right idea and brought a magazine, but then I felt like if I was getting paid to be there I should always be at least pretending to do something?

Anyways, the artistic concept of the shoot was 60’s inspired which is perfect since I’ve been watching Mad Men like crazayyy. The location was a gorgeous home in West Van worth millions I’m sure! Jeez even just the view has got to be worth a million doll hairs!

Yesterday is not even comparable to any other photo shoot I’ve ever helped style. Obviously working with a professional stylist like Tracey is a whole different story. She knew exactly what my boss wanted with a touch of her own styling genius. The photographer Candace and her assistant Andrea were so lovely. The model Amy was better than any model I’ve ever seen at a shoot. She took direction from Candace really well and added the right amount of initiative when needed. As you can tell from the photos, Johnny of hair and makeup was great. The best part, was that all of them work so well as a team and that really shows in their work.

I can’t wait to see the finished photos from Candace & Andrea, they are going to be stunning. Email me at aliciafashionista@gmail.com to inquire about any of the clothing!



Regina Spektor-Hero
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show without showing//what you know without knowing

February 21, 2010

Live blogging to you from Adam’s couch on a Saturday night…hello :)I would like to take this moment to announce to you that I officially have a cold. It seems to be the result of too much partying and not enough sleep. Such is the life of a 23 year old social butterfly (and I would like to also blame the Olympics…because I can)

The boys ordered UFC on PayPerView, so I’m taking this time to catch up on photo uploading and blog creeping. I think I stopped paying attention at the fight when that guy’s head was bleeding so much into his eyes that he had to stop fighting. Yeah, exactly.

I’m slightly bitter that I have to work tomorrow because it’s on a Sunday AND because I have to be in West Van by 8:30 am. No Lazy Sunday pour moi! The only cool thing is that I’ll get to work with stylist Tracy Pincott all day and hopefully learn a thing or two. That, or I’ll end up spending 8 hours steaming clothes and having orders barked at me. Could go either way…

My outfit yesterday was a lot of layers and a lot of grey and a lot of grey layers. Working in an office, it’s impossible to remain at a comfortable temperature all day. Any time that I don’t layer, I end up too hot or too cold, but usually I’m just cold. Especially because my vampire co worker closes the blinds because she sparkles in the sunshine 😛

This morning I remembered that I’m still in school. It was not a fun realization. Pretty sure I have an assignment due at midnight tomorrow…not impressed!
Massive Attack-Psyche

Style

on my mind

February 11, 2010

“I think the idea of mixing luxury and mass-market fashion is very modern — wearing head-to-toe designer has become a bit passĂ©. It’s a new era in fashion — there are no rules. It’s all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together.” -Alexander McQueen
RIP
Music Style

yes..I am this bored!

February 5, 2010
I remember a long time ago Pat posted this silly little game where you put your music on random and posted each song that came up next as the answer to the questions listed below. I loooove putting my iPod on shuffle and it’s pretty funny how some of the answers are bang on and other are ridiculous! IF SOMEONE ASKS YOU, “ARE YOU OKAY?”, YOU SAY
 You Choose (Zaki Ibrahim)

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? Happy (Brandi Carlile)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Sparks (Coldplay)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? To Russia My Homeland (And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? Be The One (The Ting Tings)

WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO? The Runner (Kings Of Leon)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? Hurricane (Athlete)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? You Don’t Love Me (The Kooks)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Neil Young)

WHAT IS 2 + 2? Threat (Jay-Z)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND? Phantom (Justice)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? Everything’s Not Lost (Coldplay)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Not What You Wanted (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? The Devil (The Rapture)

WHAT SONG WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? Crossroads (Cream)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Yellow Sun (The Racontours)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST? Sleep Alone (Bat For Lashes)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? Runaway (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Half A Person (The Smiths)

WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW? Why Do I Love You (Miles Davis)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Rush (People In Planes)

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS? You’re The One (The Black Keys)

Homework avoiding…complete!

Life Style

i was a little girl alone in my little world

February 2, 2010

eeeeeeeeeeeeeee so much has been happening these past few days I cannot even handle it! Sunday was an “off day” for Adam and I, simply because everything we tried to do went absolutely wrong. I joked that we’d get some good karma this week because of our misfortunes. Maybe it’s the Asian wisdom in me, but I seem to be correct! First of all, you can’t tell from these pictures of my loose top & puffy skirt, but my weight loss progress is coming along very nicely. The last time I measured (I think a few weeks ago?) I’d already lost 5 inches total. I feel as though I’ve lost even more, but even if I haven’t I just feel REALLY good right now.
I actually ran on the treadmill yesterday for 10 minutes straight. For anyone with normal lungs you may think it’s pathetic that I’ve never done that before, but I have exercise and cold induced asthma and ever since I had pneumonia my lungs never been the same. I was the chubby kid that had asthma who hated running in school and would walk laps around the field, losing confidence with every step I took. So 10 minutes is a small milestone, but I’ll certainly take it and am now working towards 15 and eventually 20 hopefully in the next few weeks.
This semester has been tough and slightly discouraging because accounting is extremely difficult for me. Just when I thought I was stupid, my marketing teacher emailed me personally to tell me that I did so well on our test last week that he would like to use my answer as ‘model answers’ for the rest of the class to see. I checked my mark…and I got 100%. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten 100% on anything in my entire life! Even if I’m struggling in accounting, it’s so nice to know I did so well in marketing and that I’m not a total idiot…only when it comes to numbers of any kind. What else has been going so well? Just this morning I happened to check twitter to see that The Commodore had announce that my ABSOLUTE favorite gal Florence and her amazing effing machine is coming to town!!!!!! I have been on cloud nine ever since. I love going to concerts, but it’s a completely different experience when you go to see an artist you’re incredibly into. The only other time this has happened was Coldplay in 2006, Radiohead in 2008, and We Are Scientists/The Stills/Kings of Leon in 2008. Man, 2008 was an unreal year for concerts!

Adam’s friend from uni also invited us to her destination wedding in March 2011 in the Mayan Riviera. This means that in 2011, we’ll have TWO destination weddings to attend! Sounds like a total party to me 🙂

I’m so glad things are looking up and I am in good spirits (which is all I have to get me through midterm week).

May good karma also come your way soon XOXO

Priscilla Ahn-Dream