A Shopaholic Life

Droolworthy

2009-02-01T11:24:00.000-08:00

Hello, Darlings!

Over the past few months it's just been crazy - truckloads of homework, exams, and papers, in addition to my cousin's wedding that my family helped plan. She got married last week, and the hard work certainly paid off.
But indeed, I am finally, truly back - and with my top 3 drool-overs for the spring:

Halston dress: $1995
Alex Monroe locket: $555
Miu Miu clutch $550

I simply can't decide which one I like the best! I think Miu Miu clutch has taken over my heart though - after all, orange is going to be hot hot hot this season and the texture of the bag is so damn gorgeous!

What are YOUR top 3 droolworthy items for the spring? I would love to know! :]

♥ lots, Jenna

Chanel Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 09

2008-10-10T22:13:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share this video with you.
I love Karl in this! ♥

The Chanel S-S 09 collection was amazing; I was enthralled by each and every piece.

=(

2008-09-21T15:59:00.000-07:00

Aii. Sorry I've been totally M.I.A. for the past, what...month? More than that. I've just been so busy with school, exams, family...urgh. I can't guarantee regular posting from now on, but I definitely WILL try my hardest to.

UPDATES:

-I actually did end up purchasing the Marc Jacobs heels in my last-last post! Well, actually, I didn't really purchase them, my friend got them for me for my b-day. They are actually very comfortable, despite the high heel, and I wore them for a long night out without my feet getting blisters. However, they are a bit easily scuffed, since they are patent leather. But they are a really good color pop to my outfits.
-I also bought a very soft cashmere scarf from Sutton Studio. It's purple, :), and I can't wait to wear it in the winter!
-I got a fringe! As in, blunt cut bangs. They are so easy to style; I love love loe them!
-I am absolutely DROOOOLING over this Marchesa dress.
click here for gorgeousness!

And last but not least...
I just wanted to share these FABULOUS Gucci heels with you:

Well, that's all for now. Sorry about the quick post, but I really am very overwhelmed with homework and studying for school exams...UGH. :(

Love,
Jenna xoxo

Fall 08 Makeup Trend: Colorful Eyeshadows

2008-08-09T22:00:00.000-07:00

Colorful eyeshadows are all over the fall 2008 runways. Some designers stuck to pin and peaches with bright liner, while others swept eye-popping, glittery colors over the lid.

Michael Kors & Prada

Anna Sui & Missoni

I personally really love the look of colorful shadows, especially in purples and blues. It's so edgy, and I love a bright eye with nude lips and bronzed cheeks.

Sorry about the lack of posting - my family from England came to visit for two weeks, and we took them sightseeing as well as shopping (of course!) in Los Angeles, so I have been really busy. They left a few days ago, so I'll be back to regularly posting from now on.

Also, I will be doing a Want of the Moment post every week or so. So, my Want of the Moment is:
A double-breasted trench coat for fall in blue, purple, or beige. It can be long or short, but I am really wanting one to wear with a pair of slim jeans and boots, or to wear over a dress with tights and ankle boots.

I'm watching the Olympics - very excited for diving, as that is my favorite sport to watch. =)

Jenna xo

Fantastical : }

2008-07-20T15:10:00.000-07:00

I saw these shoes on piperlime and fell in LOVE with them at once. They're Marc by Marc Jacobs and $335. Funky & edgy; love love love love love them! They would be such a cute colorful accent for an outfit.
Yay or nay?

Went shopping yesterday and refrained from purchasing anything, good for me. Although there were a few things that were tempting, especially in the shoe & jewelry departments. :)
I'm rambling, but while I'm at it, here's what I still want for the rest of the summer:
-A pair of bright pumps (like the ones above! :))
-Tiered skirt, kind of flouncy-ish, that hits a little lower than midthigh
-Skinny headbands to wear in twos
-A smocked top in blue, white, gray, or pale yellow
-A cute cuff
-A pair of t-strap wedges, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches high
-A pair of dressy shorts in black (like a silk pair)
-Yellow shorts

...Do you have any wants for the rest of the summer?

-Jenna x

Dragonflies & Leaves

2008-07-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

About a week ago I went to Forever 21 today to look for some cute but not too trashy-looking necklaces. After some browsing, I noticed this whimsical necklace and bought it - it was only $3.80.
I wore it a couple of times, but this morning, I noticed that the small blue charm had fallen off! I looked around for it in vain, but couldn't find it in the house. Finally, I went to the garage and found it by the car - it must have fallen off when I got out of the car yesterday. I managed to secure it back on with a pair of needle-nose pliers, and tightened the loops on the other charms as well.
I like F21 jewelry, but the thing is that they don't have the best craftsmanship, since they're so cheap. For you F21 buyers, I recommend that you tighten the loops on the charms before wearing it out in case one of the charms falls off!
Grade: 7.8

Splendiferous.

2008-07-12T00:36:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, while flipping through a magazine on my couch, I was delighted to hear the doorbell and receive my most recent purchase, a brown Botkier satchel. I had had my eye on this bag for quite a while - I've always fawned over these gorgeous bags. They're so perfect. I love the ruched oversized pockets, and the leather is so amazingly soft. Not to mention that these bags come in a lot of nice colors, too. Also, they're so practical because the size is just right for all of your things you need when going out.
After eagerly seizing the bag out of the box, I immediately transferred all of my things from my other purse to my new, fabulous Botkier one. I threw on a striped tank and swing jacket, tapered jeans, and a pair of peep toe flats, and was off to go to the nearest Starbucks, happily toting my new bag.
I just can't get over the leather - it's so unbelievably soft - I just wanted to rest my head on it like a pillow. Of course, I had to resist my urge and keep my purse on my shoulder, or else I would definitely get some strange looks.
Anyway, I did buy my Stila Smudge Pot, and now, I am being very careful not to leave it in the car. Seriously. I do not want to deal a pot of dark brown melty goop ever again. I also purchased a Shiseido eyeliner, which I am in love with. It's so soft and easy to work with and isn't really severe, but has minimal smudging and stays on for a long time. I also have my eye on their shadows that come in a little jar - I love the colors.
Well. I am currently in love with jellybeans. I sound like such a pig, right? But really. They are so good. I especially love the sour ones from Jelly Belly. I have been snacking on them all day, in between lapses of admiring my beautiful, wonderful, splendiferous bag.
Grade: 9.8

Ruchingness and gatheringness = AMAZINGNESS.

2008-07-05T16:28:00.000-07:00

I love ruching and gathering on dresses - it's so cool on the runway, too. I love the ruching and gathering on the Dior Couture dresses from Spring 2008. The one on the right kind of reminds me of a pastry. Or, at least something pastry-like. Very nice shade of yellow as well. And the one on the left. I love how it's a poufier variation of a tulip dress.

Can I put it into words to describe this number?
Nope. Not really.
But I can say that I love it. Love, love, love it.
This one reminds me of a pastry as well, dipped in some kind of colorful, speckly sauce.
Half-melted sprinkles?
Hmm.

Whimsically Infatuating

2008-07-05T15:49:00.000-07:00

Lately, I've had a sudden obsession with nature-themed jewelry - leaves, animals, flowers, etc. It gives such an earthy, nature-ish feel to an outfit. I was looking at Anthropologie when I saw these must-have rings - they're so adorable.

Ume Branch Ring, $48

Ribbit Ring, $88

Amanita Ring, $98

Bauble Begonia Ring, $158

Well, they're quite pricey, but it would definitely be a good splurge to buy one of these. They're detailed, but simple overall, and cutesy but still sophisticated. Okay, the Amanita and Bauble Begonia rings are expensive for a ring, but they are gold-plated copper. Maybe I'll wait for a sale...

Meanwhile, I'm off to Sephora to buy a new Stila Smudge Pot - mine is running out and is quite a goopy mess since I left it in the car for a few hours. Eeek. Probably going to end up buying a few more things, then head on the Pinkberry for a frozen yogurt.

Sorry for the lack of posting - I'll try my very best to post at least twice a week from now on. Or more. Just whenever I feel like it.
Whatever.

-Jenna
xoxo

Flashy Eyeliner...Is My Crack.

2008-06-29T15:45:00.000-07:00

I'm addicted to flashy liner - my favorite shades are silver, metallic purple, metallic green, and light blue. I use it day & night, and sometimes I liked to do it winged - it looked really good that way, especially with a black on the bottom. My absolute favorite brand of flashy liner is Urban Decay - it stays on for so long and it really stands out.

As for Sephora eyeliner, I like it as well. It smudges a bit after a while, but I really like the colors they have. They used to have a bicolor liner, but for some reason, it was discontinued.

-Jenna

xoxo

American Apparel Tees

2008-06-29T15:03:00.000-07:00

I recently developed a love for American Apparel's t-shirts - they are so comfortable. I went to the store in L.A. yesterday to look for plain casual shirts for everyday or sleepwear, and instantly found a large array of colors and styles. Most of the tees are crewnecks, but I don't mind, since they're just for wearing at home or lazy days.

I bought three t-shirts in this style for sleep. The cotton is amazingly soft and comfortable, and it was only $15 dollars. It came in so many colors, too.

I also bought a three-pack of tees in purple, pink, and blue for wearing at home, and a striped shirt to wear with a pair of khaki or black shorts for when I'm feeling lazy and I'm going out. ;)

I thought this shirt was really cute but a bit too pajam-ish for going out, so I guess I'm wearing it at home.

Love all of the shirts I bought - and unbelievably cheap, too. They haven't been washed yet, so I hope they don't shrink too much. :]

-Jenna

xoxo

J'Adore perfume

2008-06-28T09:49:00.000-07:00

I just recently purchased the J'Adore perfume (I know, it's been out for quite a while), and I absolutely love it. The scent is really amazing - it smells fruity-floralish, and it stays on for quite a while. And I love the bottle, too.

-Jenna

xoxo

Cocktail Rings

2008-06-28T09:04:00.000-07:00

I've always adored cocktail rings - cheap or expensive, they are a great accent to any outfit. Ones with stones or flowers are my favorite kind, but rings with large rhinestones and other embellishment are also very cute as well.

Why, oh why, do the rings from Net-A-Porter have to look so tempting? I love the Erickson Beamon one; black and gold are usually my favorite colors for jewelry. I like the turquoise Monica Vadner ring as well, too. The color is really pretty.
Agh. Another tempting ring from Erickson Beamon...I really need to stop looking at all of these rings.

-Jenna

xoxo

J. Crew Sandals

2008-03-24T17:35:00.000-07:00

I was shopping at J. Crew the other day when I spotted these adorable sandals. Argh. I wanted to get them, but decided not to...although, I'm still drooling. I think $118 is a bit much for a pair of J. Crew sandals (even though they are nice), don't you think? Maybe I'll wait for a sale...

Belle by Sigerson Morrison Wedges

2008-02-17T21:35:00.001-08:00

I was shopping online when I saw these cute Sigerson Morrison wedges! I love the cutouts and the color, which they say is "Bianco/Platino." Adorable, don't you think?

Retro dresses from Shopbop!

2008-02-17T21:21:00.000-08:00

I was browsing online at Shopbop when I came across a retro section and found these adorable dresses! I've been wanting to get a retro dress for a few months, but havent had much luck. These dresses are all so cute. The far left one is by Marc by Marc Jacobs, the middle dress is by LaRok, and the right on is by Rachel Pally. Which one should I get? Or should I wait and see what else I find?

DiorShow Mascara

2008-02-17T20:53:00.000-08:00

What do you guys think of DiorShow Mascara? Everyone says it's amazing, but I'm not sure if I should get it (and what kind).
My lashes are curled, but they're not that thick or long, so I want a mascara that can make my lashes long, thick, and stand out - kind of like pin-up girls' lashes. Get? Don't get? Buy another mascara?

Westfield Century City

2008-02-17T20:28:00.000-08:00

Today I went shopping at Westfield Century City! I went to Bloomingdales, Cole Haan, Coach, Pinkberry (yum!), Sephora, Juicy, Kenneth Cole, and Louis Vuitton. I'm still really tired. Well, I bought a lot of things: a pair of Marc

by Marc Jacobs flats (they're so cute!), a Free People jacket, a pair of Cole Haan Wedges, Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume, some Vince tank tops, a pair of Sevens, and Lancome's Juicy Gelee.

I was on the lookout for tops in bright colors/bold prints, but I didn't see much. =(

Oh well. I can always shop online.