11.28.2014

Black Fridiiii


jacket | black leather - Forever XXI
shirt | black v-neck - Hanes
jeans | dark wash, skinny - Hollister
shoes | denim Jack Purcell's - Converse

+Galleria Dallas #DallasBIG 

first time actually shopping on black friday evaahh. did i wait in line for a week? wake up at 4am? bring a tent? no, no, and....no. i didn't even get to the Galleria until 9am aka midnight in BFT [black friday time]. honestly, i only planned to look around, but i made the mistake of walking into +Banana Republic  - it was a damn good one  
50% your first item, then 40% off the next. i wold have ignored it all until i found this amazing gem:
Layton Buckle Grey Suede - Banana Republic
cuánto cuesta? well with the discount, they were $86. perfect for me! i still hesitated a bit, since i am a cheapskate like to shop around first before making an official purchase, but these are an investment. now, i was on my way to purchase the boots when the cashier mentioned that the boots were also offered......in brown leather:

Layton Buckle Chocolate Leather - Banana Republic

i was freaking out! i asked to try on a pair, but all they had left in store were a size 13. i had the option of ordering a pair online instead, but that would mean i would have to wait for who knows how long [they were already on back order] and i would miss out on the sale.....or so i thought! thanks to the skills of one BR employee, i was able to purchase the grey boots in store at 50%, then order the leather pair online at 40%, along with free shipping!! grand total: less than $200 - original price was $250 for one pair. i'd call that a success, ey?

T-Tips:

  • unless there is a guaranteed discount of 99% or higher, skip the camping out
    • do get there before noon though, this is when the crowds really pour in
  • pay attention to the radio - some stations will update you on the parking lot capacity for major malls
  • have a budget set - mine was $100 [i went a wee bit over]
  • remember, there is always cyber monday :)





11.24.2014

Reflexão | Trikonasana







Reflexã
this is really a simple wide-legged stretch to prep for the following pose. you want to hold this for 8-10 breaths to really stretch your back and hamstrings


Trikonasana Variation
this triangle pose variation serves as an excellent stretch to your hamstrings, core and back. you will feel this stretch particularly between your shoulder blades as well. 

T-Tips: 

  • to enter this pose, simply shift one hand towards the center, keeping your back straight and hips forward
  • begin to twist up, keeping both arms straight, hips aligned forward
  • look up towards your raised hand, and breath for 3-4 breaths
  • switch and repeat!

11.19.2014

Hey Snowfalke

shirt | speckled navy button down - +EXPRESS 
tie | +EXPRESS
cardigan | ash - +H&M 
scarf | crinkled black - +Forever 21 
pants | black photographer - +EXPRESS
this look has been deemed snowflake [by yours truly] since it features a light range of cool and achromatic colors, along with the pattern of the shirt itself  

T-Tips:

  • roll-cuff the cardigan sleeves to expose the pattern of the shirt
  • unbutton the first button of your cardigan