Pictures of ebay listing: Longchamp Le Pliage Purple/Lilac Purse

this picture does not display the true color of the purse;

it is displayed to show how the purse snaps closed.

Mens Black Leather Camper Boots

Opening Ceremony Patent Leather Boots

Yellow Superga 2750 Classic Sneakers

On Hiatus...

Hello dear friends and readers,

I'm sure you've noticed, even if you visit with infrequency, my lack of posting lately. I've mentioned in the last few posts that it's time for me to move on from the blog for the time being. It's my last semester of coursework in grad school before my thesis, and my blog is not something I can do as a creative break anymore. I may be back to blogging next semester. I do think that when I come back, I'll keep this blog as a sentimental journey, but create a new blog called Paloma Vintage. (You heard it here first.) The new blog will focus on my Etsy updates, which in the future, I plan to do more.

Anyway, I'll still be reading and commenting on my favorite blogs, so I'll see you around! In the meantime, click on the picture below to see what's new in the store!

Stay, little Valentine, stay.

I love this holiday... The idea of it, at least. What can I say, I'm a sucker for romance. However, you won't find me going out to buy flowers, chocolates, or cards. I would feel silly if someone did that for me. In fact, the commercialization of the holiday is totally shameful.

However, when I was single, I always wished that boys (and gals) would use this holiday to infuse a little romance into everyday life. Maybe a boy would tell a girl that she is beautiful. Or a girl would ask a boy if he would be her Valentine. Sort of on the side, sort of secret, not like in class where everybody has to get a Valentine's card. Isn't that a nice idea?

Now, as a girl with a nice boyfriend, the meaning of the holiday has changed a wee bit. To me, it is now the chance to sing all the wonderful jazz standards that are about love!

Careless Love, The Way you Look Tonight, My Funny Valentine, Someone to Watch Over Me...

And if you speak French... La Vie en Rose, L'Hymne d'Amour

There's so many good ones! I don't have the time today to plan some elaborate dinner where I feed Patrick a gourmet meal from scratch, then proceed to dance to the mix CD which I made, although it would be nice. We're generally more low-key than that. Maybe next year I'll throw a "Funny Valentine" Dance at my house and invite more lovebirds, and some singles to mingle. What's wrong with dancing with any ol' boy on the dance floor? Let's hope he planned ahead and will give you a flower.

Here's a couple photos of my beau. Click here to read last year's Valentine's post... now that I read it, I see not much has changed. Not even my song choice. How typical of me, haha.

To Cut, or Not to Cut?

Hello blogworld,

How are you? It's been a while. I've been keeping up with my very most favorite blogs, but rarely commenting. Wow -- such a departure from last semester, where keeping up my blog was certainly high on my list. I'll be back eventually, when I need this creative outlet again. What is my new creative outlet? Hmm... Driving? Being busy? I'm not sure. Maybe it's actually (gasp) playing piano, which is my profession, hobby (?), and passion.

If there's anything I've been doing on the internet, it is surfing through bloggy eye candy. These days I'm dreaming about when and how to cut my hair short. I love my long hair, but it's starting to weigh on me. I like having a 'do', something I haven't had for about a year. At the very least, I need a trim and some highlights, to keep the love alive. Hmm ....

Anyway, here are a few thought-provoking pictures of short hair, which I got from the Sartorialist as well as google searches. What do you think about short hair? How short would you go?

I love the look of very short hair, as long as it's sort of long and floppy in the front. However, I know this is weird, but I think it looks great on boyish figures. I don't really have that, so I would probably get a bob. Something about short hair seems so effortless. I have to be careful that I'm not just seeing the grass as greener on the other side of the fence. I have to make sure that short hair is something I really want, and that I won't have the same hair hangups once I take the plunge and cut it all off!

My Only Advice for the Day

Yes, we all get cases of the blues, some of us more frequently than others. One of my goals in 2011 (NOT a new year's resolution, haha) ;) was to be more positive in my more dreary school days. Well, here we are, my first positively dreary schoolday since last year, and I feel dreadful!

Therefore, I resolve to rectify this situation by:
1. Counting my blessings. Besides all the obvious stuff (being alive, having loving family/community, etc.), I choose to be happy for the fact that I spent all morning in my bathrobe.
2. Going to get coffee. What could be better in the afternoon slump than coffee?
3. Admire my vintage locket I got from Etsy in December. It's so mini and adorable.

4. Check out this poster and take it to heart, dangit!

Thrift Store Find : My New Favorite Dress

Hi everyone!

Hope your weekend has been fab. San Diego is having delicious weather. :) Patrick and I will probably go to the Museum of Contemporary Art today, and maybe to an amazing cafe called Cafe Bassam. Cafe Bassam is full of beautiful antiques, and is very old-world European. It reminds me of a Parisian brasserie!

Here is my new dress I got in El Paso. I can see myself wearing it constantly this summer. It's sooo comfy. Well, I'm about to have some lunch now (tuna melt) and then enjoy the day! Tell me what you think of the dress!

xo,
nancy

Busy with Doings, but Content.

Hello again, cuties!

So of course, we all feel busy sometimes. As much as I love sitting on a beach with nowhere to be, it's just not a reality. There are things to do. And that's fine, that's life. However, I've been focusing on feeling free while completing my "to-do list." Life is too short to be held captive to your day or schedule. I finally managed to take some photos for the Etsy shop, Paloma Vintage. Remember, A Thought is the Blossom readers and The Upside of Wonder readers both enjoy 20% off anything in the shop!

I got a plethora of beautiful, cool pieces for the spring season... I can't wait to show them all to you. Okay, I'll manage to squeak in a few sneak peeks. I know I'm doing the right thing by having an Etsy because I genuinely feel excited to show you all the neat stuff I acquired for the coming season. These are all items I would have bought for myself if they had fit me (and if I had a closet the size of Alaska).

Sneak Peeks:

Purple Day Dress (check out the cap sleeves! Love.)

Knit Flowers Jacquard Sweater (och, I love this sweater so much.)

LL Bean High-Waisted Skirt (it has pockets!)

Photos for the Vintage White Prairie Dress with Victorian Sleeves:

Unfortunately, although I love having models (AKA myself) for photos...

Sometimes things don't fit the way they ought to...

(the dress didn't close! Haha!)

I hope everyone had a lovely Friday.
We all deserve it.
xox
nan

outfit post: Thursday, 1/6

outfit for the day

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jeggings - have sported these puppies every day since winter break began

boots - run of the mill boots from Ross. I enjoy their short stature and tough nature

mexican blouse - Paloma Vintage! 

not listed yet, but it will be soon, and the link will show you some photos of it. 

cropped military jacket - Roxy

Everything is 20-40% off at Paloma Vintage. 

Go on ahead and check it out!

Maybe something you've been wishing for is on sale...