Kimchi Blue

I fell in love with this floral print romper from Urban Outfitters when I first spotted Lauren Conrad sporting it. The vibrancy of the colors and floral detailing is just amazing. I couldn't stop staring at it. I knew I had to have it for prancing around in during these last few weeks of Summer. I paired it with a cardigan once belonging to my late Great Grandmother, the gold button detailing is my favorite.

You're listening to: Monkey - Heavenly Peach Banquet

Thanks to Kaela for the Awesome Girl Blogger Award. I'm supposed to list 12 random facts about myself now.
I tag anyone who wants to join in. You're all awesome bloggers in my eyes. ;)

- I used to suck my thumb, until an undisclosed age.
- I need to drink at least 1 Liter of water a day to avoid feeling irritable.
- The Sunshine makes me happy.
- When I'm down or stressed out any song by Lykke Li cheers me up straight away!
- I have an irrevocable need for caffeine Monday through Sunday. Even better when accompanied with Alexa Chung Mondays through Thursdays.
- A shoe bookshelf is all I want this Christmas!!
- I'm toying with the idea of asking for a new camera come my Birthday (hello, September!)
- I like to play Garage Band on rainy afternoons.
- The Mac store, Urban Outfitters and Borders are the stores I feel most comfortable in.
- I crave floral print leggings (Mink Pink!!!!)
- Topshop taunts me . . . I can't wait to one day step inside one!
- I have an urge to visit: Greece, Rome, Paris, New York, Hawaii, Australia and Sweeden - I've never been.

I'm wearing:

Urban Outfitters romper. Vintage cardigan. Target bag. Payless heels.

Into The Blue

My favorite number is 7. So, today, I'm going to share 7 semi-rare facts about myself with you.

1. I hate change, for me routine is a must, might make me boring, but I like things done in a certain way, every day. I hate to admit it, but whenever I do something impromptu, out of the norm, or simply put, spontaneously; I secretly like it.
2. I always sleep on my right side.
3. My magazine subscriptions always seem to run out just before my favorite: model, actress, or celebrity graces their cover.
4. A day without my Mocha Café is a sad day indeed.
5. I make lists for everything; what I need/want to buy, blogs to visit (all of yours) post it notes are my favorite creation. I also carry a composition notebook with me at all times for jotting down my ideas.
6. I make muse board collages whenever I'm bored. Sometimes I dream of doing the same for a clothing company like Forever 21, American Apparel or Urban Outfitters in real life.
7. I love to sing in private but in front of people I clam up.

Aftershock Dress turned Top and bangle bracelets. DIY/ Vintage denim mini. Italian leather studded wedges.


* The sequined dress/top is up for grabs on my SHOP now! ;) *

I Wanted to Walk Through the Empty Streets..

Some outtakes and close ups for the Sam Edelman / Balenciaga shoe lover in us all. And a Tag which I also filled out in my Tumblr. Cat of Little Plastic Horses enticed me.


What is your current obsession? Stacked platforms and wedges

What is your horoscope & do you relate to it? Virgo. To a T! I am obsessive, compulsive, a neat freak & superrrrrr organized. lol, also veryyyy loyal ;)

What are you wearing today? PJ’s cause it’s almost time for bed… lol.. they’re my 1950’s movie pajamas.

What is the last thing you bought? Shoes (and Strawberries)

What do you think about the person who tagged you? Cat is sweet always commenting me and my blog and has really amazing photos in her blog almost every single day.

That question about a fully furnished, paid for, that everyone answers with ‘Paris’ or ‘New York’: I’d like a whole yacht, now that would be fun!!!! <3

What’s for dinner? I made my Shrimp fettucine tonight, with plain mini bagels toasted and sauté of Asparagus… yummmy!

What’s your favorite decade, fashion wise? I like the 1960’s with a touch of 2009.

What are your must haves for summer? Minidresses, wedges and sun-hats!

What would you love to be able to afford? Emilio Pucci Resort 2010 <3

What is your favorite piece of clothing from your own wardrobe? Tissue thin tees are the best for layering….

What is your dream job? Stylist!!!! or Fashion EditoR/Writer for a Fashion Magazine..

What’s your favorite magazine? Elle, Vogue, Bazaar, Nylon, Russh!

What do you consider a fashion faux pas? Gym clothes for everyday… and matching Juicy suits full on (only at home inside I say)

Describe your personal style: Pretty with a Tough/Street edge, old-fashion femininity meeting Modern aspects..

Which Beatle is your favorite? All of them, you can’t choose only one ;)

What are you proud of? Taking care of the ones I love… I’m very maternal.

Top: Urban Outfitters. Tennis Skirt: Nike. Sparkle Headband: DIY. Boots: Sam Edelman. Nail Color: Greenport by Essie.

I Can't Sleep..

I have recently been tagged quite a few times by many of my readers with this Questionnaire Tag. Thanks for thinking of me! Hope you enjoy reading my responses. Also, many thank you's to those who left me comments on my last post, I am trying my best to get back to all of you. :) I just got home from being out of town for the 3 day weekend.

What is your current obsession?
fruit salads

What is your weirdest obsession?
eating lunch while watching tv shows on itunes

What are you wearing today?

Newport News Top, Danskin Leggings, Bandolino sandals & f21 scarf! :)

What’s for dinner today?
leftovers = Sundays

What would you like to learn to do?
Gourmet cooking

What’s the last thing you bought?
shoes

What are you listening to right now?
Azure Ray

What is your favorite weather?
When it's extra Sunny!!!

What do you think about the person(s) who tagged you?
All are super sweet and I find it fun to be able to "learn" more about them through these questions.

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?
Paris! ;) But of course. Or a nice penthouse in NYC.

What would you like to have in your hands right now?
A Chanel ring

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
Greece

Which language do you want to learn?
Italian

What do you look for in a friend?
Loyalty

Who do you want to meet in person?
MK Olsen

What’s your favorite type of music?
Ambient, Acid Jazz and House

What’s the favorite piece of clothing in your own closet?
A tie between my Earnest Sewn Skinny jeans and my Marc Jacobs trench coat

What is your dream job?
Stylist to the Stars (á la Patricia Field to Carrie Bradshaw!) or a Fashion Magazine writer

Any favorite models?
Natalia Vodianova, Ali Stephens and Natasha Poly

If you had £100 now what would you spend it on?
Chanel or Givenchy

Favorite designers?
Christian Dior, Matthew Williamson, Karl Lagerfeld, YSL, Christian Louboutin, Erin Fetherston, Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Miuccia Prada, Proenza Schouler, Chloé, DVF, Givenchy.. ahhh the list would take days to complete!!!

Fashion pet peeve?
Crocs! Uggs with miniskirts or shorts.

Do you admire anyone’s style?
MK Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Rachel Bilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Dree Hemingway.

Describe your personal style?
Eclectic. I don't like to pigeon-hole myself. I have fun experimenting with it all.

Circulus

I'm glad you all enjoyed St. Patrick's (and my half Birthday!) last night. hahah.. I WORE GREEN. And the lovely Laura of Daisy Chain dreams sent over some Cranberry tights that I just love. Thanks to The Healthy Ghost for interviewing me for her blog here. Sweety decided she wanted some action in these shots, and as you can see, she pretty much found a way to pop into almost every single one of them. Check out the "high 5" at the end!!

Sweater: Vintage (Mom's). Denim Mini: Behnaz Sarafpour for Target. Mask: Costume. Tights: Laura. Heels: Richard Tyler.



I was also tagged by MUCHLOVE below are the Q's - I tag anyone who wants to play. :]

what is your current obsession? Brasilian music, looking for the perfect Summer sandals and making chocolate Coffeeee every single morning.
what are you wearing now? pajamas, and relaxing with some lemon tea
do you nap a lot? only when I'm sick... I can't nap
why is today special? St. Patrick's day, dinner party to go to later :]
what would you like to learn to do? Speak Italian!!
what's for dinner? Not sure, I'm going to a dinner party, I'm sure it'll be delicious though!!
what was the last thing you bought? Odwalla protein shake (lunch) fashion books and some rings.
what are you listening to right now? Samba Na Sola by Céu
what is your favorite weather? Spring; not too hot and not too cold but you can mix and match!
what is on your bedside table? A pile of Fashion mags, girly books (Gossip girl, Clique, etc.. silly me) and comic books, Archie.. oh and my framed Portrait of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's which is next to a tiny stuffed black poodle.. anddd... Vanilla scented candles :]
what's your style? Ecclectic, only because I wake up "a different girl" every morning. Sometimes I want to be comfortable and 'bum' around, another day I want to be out there and try something really different, then there is always the classic me, too. But there is always some kind of undertone of femininity to it all. :]
what is your most challenging goal right now? Finding a new job, and deciding on whether I want to move again or not next year??
say something to the person who tagged you: She is the sweetest girl with the most adorable style. I love her flats!!
if you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where do you want it to be? Paris, but of coursee!! My second pick would be Rome!
favourite vacation spot? Hawaii, haven't been but dream to (surf, sand, tan and pineapple drinks!!) ahh....
name the things you cannot live without. My DVD time at night I like to park myself in front of the TV on my beanbag chair to watch "TV shows on DVD" with a fruit salad right before bed!! :]
what would you like to have in your hands right now? Some Chanel jewelry :]
what would you like to get rid of? Humidity
what was the last book you read? It's been a while; mostly because I'm so tired before bed that I just glance at a few pages of a magazine before dozing off...
if you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? New York City!!
what language do you want to be able to speak? French, 100% fluently. I speak it about 40% fluently right now..
what do you want to be when you grow up? When I was little I wanted to be a ballerina; now I want to be either a Fashion Journalist or Stylist for a big wig magazine; like Elle or Vogue; and Nylon!!!!
who do you wish would tag you? Knight Cat, Rumi or Karen.

9 Facts of Life, my Life.. x Twice the Tags!

I was tagged by two very special, very lovely ladies today. Cameron of Stardust and Sequins and Laura of Daisy Chain Dreams. And since I actually have some time to sit down and do them, I figured why not? They were both pretty fun to do too. I tag everyone and anyone who wants to take part. Have fun!

Tag (#1)
Cameron asked me to list 9 unknown facts that I could share about myself:

1. Teen Wolf was my favorite movie as a kid. I watched it incessantly, according to my Mom.
2. Johnny Quest, The Gummi Bears and The Smurfs were my favorite cartoons as a kid. To be honest, Johnny Quest was the only thing that would distract me enough as a toddler to actually eat the food I was being fed from my high chair.
3. I still eat baby food, today, haha. They make for a delectable little snack in between meals. Especially the fruit blended ones. The "Apples, Pears and Bananas" one is a winner with me!
4. I always develop crushes on guys who can either make me laugh or on ones that can sing really well. My latest crush is on the lead vocalist of A Cursive Memory (more so on his voice, he's too young for me! haha!)
5. I miss Reading Rainbow. It was one of my favorite childhood programs, especially since I was such an avid reader (I still am.) I miss the show because the host used to read all of these really cool kids books out loud and show all of the illustrations on camera. It was fun.
   
6. As a kid, and even now, I have this odd drive to collect tiny things (erasers, stickers, Polly pocket.)
   
7. When I first wake up, I like to be alone. I'm usually grumpy for the first hour. I don't like to make eye contact or talk.
   
8. My best "thinking" time of day, is actually late at night. It's when the best ideas come to me, almost in bursts of light.
   
9. I love making sand castles. I can spend hours at the beach, lost in my own little world, doing just that. My specialty? Creating drip castles. Hahah!
   

Tag (#2)
Laura asked me to showcase my blogging "space" simple enough. Thanks, miss Laura. :)



Photo for my Collage is from: The Fashion Spot.

I Love You; Every Single One of You!

Immeasurable thanks to Melissa (AMARILLO) and Nita (LITTLE SNEAK INTO MY LIFE) for honoring me with the distinguished 'I Love Your Blog' award. Just to be among so many wonderful bloggers whom I personally count as inspirational, is above and beyond.

&& Thanks to, (LE FLASSH) for her fun question tag:

Where is your mobile phone? BEDSIDE TABLE. Where is your significant other? SHOPPING. Your hair color? DARK BROWN . Your mother? I ADMIRE HER STRENGTH. Your father? SILLY. Your favorite thing? LAUGHING WITH MY BROTHER. Your dream last night? ROMANTIC. I WAS BEING SERENADED! Your dream goal? TO BECOME A WELL KNOWN WRITER OR STYLIST. The room you're in? QUIET. Your hobby? WRITING. Your fear? SNAKES. Where do you want to be in 6 years? ESTABLISHED. Where were you last night? HAVING DINNER. What you're not? PATIENT. One of your wish-list items? TRIPOD. Where you grew up? MIAMI. The last thing you did? PLAYED WITH THE NEIGHBOR'S KITTEN; RICKY. What are you wearing? SWEATS; IT'S COLD OUT FOR ONCE. Your TV? HD. Your pets? NONE, YET. Your computer? MY BABY. Your mood? TIRED. Missing someone? NO. Your car? COMFORTABLE. Something you're not wearing? RINGS. Favorite shop? BLUSH. Your summer? 6 MONTHS AWAY. Love someone? YES! Your favorite colour? PURPLE. When is the last time you laughed? LAST NIGHT. When is the last time you cried? WHEN I MISSED MY GRANDPA.

And so now, since I cannot pick my two favorite blogs... how could I? I love each and every single one of your blogs. And so, I pass on this award for you to display on your own blogs; if you choose to do so. Completely optional not obligatory. Thanks again for your loyal readership and positive energy. It's because of your energy, support and inspirational ideas that keep this blog going!!

Cloud Watching

Have you ever fallen asleep on a blanket after a picnic at the park? I remember waking up to a bright blue sky filled with puffy white clouds. Then I would start to see funny little animals taking shape and shining through. Cloud watching can be just as fun as star gazing. I love the feeling you get as you feel yourself beginning to slip away from any previous pent up stress you may have had, feeling yourself anew, just by watching the shapes take form.

Top: Vintage. Belt: Vintage: Shorts: diy. Levi's. Heels: Aldo. Bag: vintage

Thank you "S-C" of Girl Meets NYC for the 6 quirks about you tag. I tag anyone interested!! :)

Let's see. OK. Well, for starters.... (1) I cannot feel "awake" until I actually put my contacts on. When I am wearing my glasses I still feel half asleep. Maybe it's the cold water that "wakes" me up? (2) I love ovaltine with milk for breakfast but it has to be just the right amount of milk and ovaltine, it can't be too milky or too chocolate-y, I have it down to a science. (3) I always need some kind of pillow to hug in order to fall asleep at night. I'm very picky about there not being any light either, when trying to fall asleep (or noise!) (4) I don't like walking into my room or the bathroom with shoes on. I think of germs coming off of the street. Ew. (5) I drink coffee, even at home, with a straw. (6) I always count steps when I climb, it's an odd habit.

I love Your Blog Award!

Thank you Nita and Lulu124 for the "I Love Your Blog" award. You are the sweetest, cutest and coolest girls in town. Thanks for keeping up with your blogs and for inspiring me so very much!! It made my day to read what you had to say about me and my blog. I love you both, too! :) I TAG EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU! Why? Because I spend every morning looking at all of your blogs, they are the reason I work on mine, and the source where inspiration lives. Keep them up, you are ALL so special!!! I LOVE YOU ALL! ♥ ♥ ♥ See what they had to say here and here.

Photo Source: Flickr.

11 Habits.

I was tagged by the lovely Pearls in Your Hair. To name my 11 "Habits."
1. Clothes Shop. American Apparel, forever 21 and vying for an h&m to open up here. 2. Furniture shop. Arhaus. 3. Sweet. Cadbury chocolate. 4. City. Paris. 5. Drink. Water. 6. Music. Soundtracks. 7. TV Series. Wayyyyy too many but Gilmore girls, Lost, and The OC stand out. 8. Film. Say Anything. 9. Workout. Tennis. 10. Pastries. Croissants. 11. Coffee. Mocha or Cinnamon dolce.

I am tagging anyone else who wants to do this too. Have fun with it. :)

THANK YOU, ARIELLA.

Six Things...

I've been tagged by the sweet, JOIE DE VIVRE ..to

list Six of my favorite things. Thank you, doll... xx
anyone else interested in this tag??? I TAG YOU.

Aldridge sisters.

Chocolate Ice Cream Cones.

Coffee & Tea.

Croissants.

Old Britney.
Pretty & Chic Models.

I Have been Tagged with the Premio Award!

Thanks to the lovely girls of: cupcakesandcashmere and b ..I have
been tagged with this amazing award. Thank you so much!! ..xoxo
*also thank you so much: DaisyChain and ♥ Marta ♥ and Debbie &
Sunniva and rachel* for tagging me!! You girls are so, so SWEET....

I will go on to tag the following 7 blogs. (1) CupcakesandCashmere, for being a truly sweet friend, stylish and for tagging me in the first place with this award! (2)Laurel, for inspiring me that if I put my mind to it, I can achieve anything I desire. And for being the kind of friend I never thought I could meet online. (3)TimesofGlory, for always commenting the sweetest things on my blog and inspiring me to bigger and better things in this blogging world and fashion-wise! (4)You'reSoFetch a true sweetheart, stylish and exactly the positive attitude I like to surround myself with. (5)StyleRookie, so incredibly chic every time, love her inspiring editorials too! (6)ParsimoniousGem, she wears yellow in a way that make me want to wear it all of the time. Completely inspiring and very sweet. (7)Cate, for our shared love of Kate Moss and her eye makeup is always spot on.

The Flickr Tag

I was tagged by the beautiful Queen Bee of I Never Repeat Gossip...

Rules:
a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into Flickr Search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into mosaic maker.

1.What is your first name? Erika (with a K)
2.What is your favorite food? Vintage Italian
3.What high school did you go to? American Heritage,
because of uniforms --black mascara was my staple
4.What is your favorite color? B&W, Purple
5.Who is your celebrity crush? Christian Bale
6.Favorite drink? Coffee, every morning
7.Dream vacation? Paris, sitting café side
8.Favorite dessert? Brownies & Coffee
9.What you want to be when you grow up? Stylist
10.What do you love most in life? Photographs
11.One Word to describe you. Bohemian Princess
12.Your flickr name. fashionchalet

So since this a tag, I tag:
Laurel
SharonRose
soilikethelike
dapper kid
style du monde

Tagged- 5 Songs

Tagged by the sweet girl over at fashioncloset911

5 songs on Rotation at the moment..
I'm tagging: Ida, Wendy, annabanana, sunniva and Laurel.

Tagged by ♥ Marta ♥

I've been tagged by the pretty ♥ Marta ♥

here are the rules:
1. Link back to the person that Tagged you.
2. Post these Rules on your blog.
3. Share six unimportant things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your entry (and tell them!)


My list of six "insignificant" facts:
(1) I used to take Gymnastics.
(2) I like to dance in my room with my iPod on.
(3) Mocha Marshmallow is my favorite non-dairy creamer (by International Delight!)
(4) I took 4 years of French in high school, and got straight A's.
(5) I love chocolate croissants.
(6) I have never been to NYC. At least not, yet.

I am Tagging:
Belle Chantelle
Chic Clinic
Hand It Over
Like a Fox
One Sweet Day
Style Rookie

Top Tunes

In a Nutshell...

Tagged Twice <333

(Tag number 1)

Tagged by the sweet Michelle of Neon Stilettos

5 Things Found in my Purse
- wallet
- keys
- pink RAZR
- bonne bell lipgloss
- spearmint gum

5 Things Found in my Wallet
- credit cards
- debit card
- cash
- license
- photos of my family

5 Things Found in my Room
- books
- cd’s
- stereo
- TV & DVD player
- magazines

5 Things I’ve always wanted to do
- travel all of Europe
- purchase a Yacht
- Shop in Paris
- Go to New York City!!
- Surfing in Hawaii

5 Things I’m currently into
- Blogging
- Tennis
- Shopping for shoes
- Collecting obscure artists
- Selling Vintage

5 Impressions of my Tagger
- Sweet
- Creative
- Loves heels (stilettos)
- a fan of Red lipstick
- great at applying eyeliner

I was tagged by Neon Stilettos And now I am tagging: Nita, Blonde Hair Blue Jeans, Coco’s Tea Party, Fashion Blanket and Get Thee to a Catwalk

(Tag number 2)

I was tagged by the ever so lovely SharonRose

7 Songs for Spring.

Mansard Roof Vampire Weekend

Leave Me Alone Two Hours Traffic

Can't Get Over You September

I'm in Peace Justin Nozuka

Les Femmes Yelle

Tahiti Bat for Lashes

Low Tech-Lady Ana Serrano van der Laan

Now I am tagging: Times of Glory, It's Her Factory, Bostonista, Oooh Maureen, Rogue Marie, Live Fast Die Pretty, This is Adele

Tag, You're It!

I was Tagged by the ever so lovely, Laurel at: It's LA's Factory

The Rules: Post the Rules, Answer all the questions, Tag 5 people and let them know.

1. What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was in 9th grade! LOL. I miss high school..

2. What are 5 things on your to-do list today?
- find the perfect jacket
- decide what stays in my AA shopping cart
- make lunch
- laundry!!
- check my friends' blogs ;)

3. Snacks you enjoy...
vanilla yogurt covered raisins, apples, strawberries, gummy bears, grapes & twizzlers!

4. Places you have lived...
Miami, Marco Island, Ft. Lauderdale, Weston, and Boca Raton.

5. 5 things you would do if you were a billionaire?
- donate to children's hospitals/charities
- donate to World Wildlife Federation & Against Animal Cruelty organizations/Humane Society
- Shop my heart out in Paris!
- buy a home in Europe
- Visit Hawaii

6. People you want to know more about...
Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Nicole Richie

My 5 Tags: Rodelle, Rumi, Erika, Michaela and Ash.

TAGGED!

I was tagged by the beautiful Crista from Live Fast Die Pretty!!!!

Rules:
* Post rules at the beginning of the post
* Answer all the questions
* Tag 5 people, go to their blog and leave a comment to inform them that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog
* Let the person who tagged you know when you've posted your answer

1) What were you doing 10 years ago? I was 15 so.. I was probably writing another love note to my crush, I was a freshman, he was a Junior, so I would sneak little “love notes” into his locker between classes. He never did write back though… :( it all must have seemed a little too stalkerish; that, and spending almost every weeknight and most weekends hitting local Punk and Ska concerts (from Green Day, LTJ, Save Ferris to MXPX --all of whom I got to meet in person too, it was awesome!)

2) What are 5 things on your to-do list today? Have my usual cup of coffee with International Delight’s Mocha Marshmallow creamer, one sip and I’m in Heaven! Seriously, you should try it! Write an article for the hubby’s website. Continue my game of Restaurant Empire. Order some new sandals for the summer. Find the perfect robe.

3) Snacks you enjoy: Vanilla Yogurt covered raisins (my true weakness!!), Garden Salsa Sun chips, POM tea, pretzels, Fiji water, and apples.

4) Places you have lived: Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton… that’s it so far…..

5) What are 5 things you would do if you were a billionaire? Donate to every Charity that helps in the support of stopping Animal abuse. Invest in property in every country or state I adore to spend time in and my own personal jet to take me there at my every whim. Have a huge Shopping Spree at least once a week. Throw the most lavish of Birthday parties each year for myself, my friends and all of my favorite family members. :) Wow I must sound really superficial with those last ones, it's early & without my usual coffee; my mind cannot properly process these answers..

6) 5 People you want to know more about: One Sweet Day, Karla's Closet, The Fancier, glittering bones, and Times of Glory.