DIY hair color

In the midst of writing my massive paper, I decided to color my hair. I went one shade lighter. Here are the results:

Before:



After:




The stuff I used (it was on sale at Rite Aid for $5):

fave work outfit

I love white button downs.

top and skirt from H&M



Great tips from Corporette.com for button-downs:

1. Beneath the white shirt: Wear a bra that matches your skin tone, and a white camisole, no matter how convinced you are that no one can see through it.

2. It should fit you at the bust. If the shirt is gaping, size up.

3. If you wear it untucked, it should hit mid-hip and should never be longer than your suit jacket.

4. Collars should stay on the inside of the suit jacket, not splayed on the outside.

5. Try not to put your white shirts in the dryer to avoid yellowing.

dresses for a gray day

Sleeves that flutter, a noticeable yet dainty bow, a little teal to break the monotony.


Asymmetrical neckline. Lace detail. Pockets. What's not to love?

Clearance aisle: 1, me: 0

The Asian in me loves clearance aisles. I ventured into the Ralph's aisle the other day and grabbed a bag of English muffins for 80 cents. I came home, reached into the bag and it was soggy. The moisture seemed to be coming from the raisins. I couldn't find the expiration date, but I did find the original price. It was around $1.60. I saved 80 cents, 80 lousy cents on some questionable English muffins. You win, Ralph's clearance aisle. You win.

fashion craving: nude heels

Nude shoes by StarlessNight featuring Report Signature shoes

Items in this set:
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI DESIGN E06105 PINK VERNI 1857801, 450 GBP
Havva Jean Nude Shoe, 385 GBP
Peep Toe Shoes "Miss Sarah" in Nude, 275 AUD
Report Signature Ziska Heel - Natural, $180
Women's shoes: Theory Vidar - Sand, $335

kindness without pity

Last week, I went to volunteer at Union Rescue Mission. We served breakfast to people who are part of the mission's program and people off the street. Another lawyer was next to me on the assembly line. As the people filed by, she said to me, "Those poor people." Her words bothered me.Wasn't it enough to be kind? Why is it motivated by a sense of self-righteous pity?


I think it's enough to realize that I have excess and some people have less. The people with less are probably happier with my excess than I am. Net happiness increases. I voluntarily offer up my excess out of a sense community, an acknowledgement that sometimes we need to help each other. Ugh, bugs me when people couple pity into this mix.

bargain shoes!

I couldn't resist. $19.99 at H&M.

Low heels. Suede round toed pumps. I like the tiny studded details.





Kind of like a mullet--business in the front and party in the back. lol!

Then I found some cute Nine West heels at Ross for $25.99.





They look better on, so I took a picture of that too.



These shoes are surprisingly comfortable because of the platform in the front. My foot isn't on as much of an incline as in my other 3 inch heels.

I'm still on the look out for a pair of wedges and nude pumps, so if anyone knows of good deals, lmk!