What I Wore Today: Sunday Best!

School. Moving. Finals. AH. I'll be back soon.

For now, here's my outfit for today, I'm gonna tell you secret, I wore the same dress last night at a jazz show in SF! I can't get out of it :)

Hat: Ross

Dress: Stylemint

Shoes: Therapy ( Seychelles - Cayenne )

Bag: TJ Maxx (London Fog)

Watch: Urban Outfitters

Bracelet: Bead for LIfe

I look at this, and see the weight I've put on since I halted from eating anything healthy at all, and just consuming whatever's convenient. That will change soon. Need to be aware of what's happening to my body.  I will lose some weight!

Bye for now,

-nalovita.

Spring Break (Photodump)

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Spring break had come right in time, after a horrendous amount of work, and lots of hours working, I felt that I definitely needed that break.  I stayed on campus, but was able to do a lot of fun things.  Firstly, it was right when Dylan came back from Cambodia, so I could not get enough of us hanging out, so we saw each other everyday.  We kicked off the week by seeing Jersey Boys at the SHN Theater in San Francisco, and it was amazing!  We went with his family as a belated birthday present, but I was the only one who hadn't seen the show.  Let's just say, I've had Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons stuck in my head since.

Then Dylan, Erica and I went back up to the city to attend the Giants vs. A's exhibition game. (Oh Ah BASEBALL!) Unfortunately we lost, but it was such a fun time to be with my favorite people, and meet some uh new people.. 

My drunken friends.

My blue-eyed favorites.

Then finally, on the last day of my Spring Break, Dylan and I went to Monterey for a nice little "date day" which I personally love, and know that this needs to happen more often. We went to the wharf for lunch, and then to the aquarium.  As Dylan says, this is a great repeat date!

It was so wonderful. I'm happy that I am finally taking out my camera again, for it was a big investment, and I haven't used it since I quite YouTube.  This needs to happen more often!

Bye for now,
-nalovita.

Purchase Post: Sales, Bargain stores, Consignment & eBay

So, I'm moved back into my apartment, and I haven't been able to blog in a while, I decided this thingamabob on my latest purchasing endeavors! I'm totally in transition with my style right now, and have been a little reckless with shopping, but luckily the bargain shopper in me has not disappeared after starting consistent work.

I LOVE SALES.  I hate to admit, but every retail store that I like usually has ridiculous prices for non-sale items.  So whenever I have the chance to go to these stores, I usually only buy from the sale section.. otherwise I would feel guilty for buying an item for their full retail price. The only store I hunted down for these sales after the holiday season was Urban Outfitters!

Silence and Noise T-Shirt Watercolored Dress. $15- Sale + 30% off

BDG Flat Skimmers $20 each - Green and Black!

When I can't get to my favorite chain stores, you will find me at TJMaxx and Marshalls.  I love that they have really affordable and fulfill my shopping cravings without digging a hole in my pocket.   I love how I can get the super trendy fix without the price tag. 

Thread Supply Denim Button-up $12.50

I have been looking for a denim button up for the longest time, thrift stores, other retail stores.. etc. I have the largest problem because of the shape of most denim shirts, and washes as well as the buttons! I am so darn particular, but I finally found one that compliments my body shape and not be too boxy!

Mauve (Brand) Purse - $150

OKAY, this is my christmas present, well half of it is, but I just fell in love with this after the coincidental run-in. But that is just a story you're going to have to ask me. :)

Deux Luxe Crossbody $30

I got this because I realized I don't have a bring colorful purse. This kind of reminded me of the Rebecca Minkoff Mini-Mac but not as rectangular. 

Steve Madden Wedge Booties - Originally $60 Clearance for $40 

Scarves $10 each

These had a Free People- like touch to them and I was so happy that they were this cheap compared to $50!

So I moved to the apartments this week, and stupid me brought almost all my clothes back and forth from my house to here.  I was just scared I didn't know what clothes I wanted to wear/bring. Dumb choice of mine. What I realized (happens every year) is that I have way too many clothes for my own good, so I decided to consign a full duffle bag of clothes, and surprisingly they took almost everything!

Moving all my clothes back in.

With all the clothes I sold the amount of $207 in store credit (50%) or $147(30%) in cash.  Luckily I have the option of using the store credit first, and then receiving the rest in cash.. so I decided to buy a few things!

Cropped Striped Sweater - $8.50

Mid-length Cardigan $9

HEY EVERYONE I BOUGHT JEANS! I am trying to re-incorporate jeans into my wardrobe.. yeah.. Both are Gap and cost around $15 each.  

BRAND NEW Bass Oxford heels. SO HAPPY with this find. $22.50

I used to have a serious eBay addiction, but now I only get a thing or two every few months, so I don't build habits. I usually look for brand names, and stuff I can't access easily.. which is mostly free people, since I don't ever want to buy anything from the store.. Only if it's at Nordstrom Rack/ TJMaxx/ Marshalls or eBay.

Free People Tank: $25 

I'll blog more soon about my techniques on consigning clothes, because when I used to my YT videos, I was always asked on what is the best way to consign your items.  I feel that now I have perfected the technique since I almost always leave with $100+ 

Happy Shopping! Bye for now,

-nalovita

Finals is consuming me.

So, while I take care of my academics, enjoy some pictures from my 21st birthday..

I had a great time, I will recap on it later.. as well as catch up on posting!!! See ya December 18th!

Bye for now,

-nalovita.

Thankful.

So today is Thanksgiving.  I have stepped aside from the family soiree, since it has been a full day event, and just wanted to reflect by myself on this weekends events.  Last night, my boyfriend, his brother and I went to one of my favorite services of the year, which is the Thanksgiving Eve service at our church.  This service is great because the youth choir leads the service, and at the end alum from the group come up to the front and sing an old favorite, Simple Things.  It's a really amazing experience, because it just grows and grows each year, and this year I was standing with now alum, that were freshmen when I was a senior in the group.  Time flies.

What was really amazing about this specific service this year, was that the church commemorated 30 years of ministry to two of my biggest mentors.  It is amazing that they have ministered this long, and have made such a huge impact on many peoples lives.  I feel so honored that I have been a part of the group, and that they still care for me, guide me, and they open up their home to me, because they are my boyfriends parents as well! I am praying that they continue to touch lives, even though I know they will!

It was great to be with so many loved ones last night as well, I had a great time, until a killer migrane just attacked me, and then my boyfriend and I had to go.. I was sad that I wasn't able to catch up with some people, and as much as I say I hate small talk, it really sucked that I wasn't able to partake in any at all!! But here are a few pictures that I loved from last night :)

Today, the whole family from my dad's side came over, and we celebrated in our recreation hall at our townhouse complex.  It's still going on right now, but it's always great to be with family.  I have stuffed my face all day, and now my waistband won't fit. :)

Here are some photos: (We didn't eat turkey, we ate lechon)

I am so thankful and so blessed, that I have these amazing people as family.  They are fun, and supportive, and it's just so great! And as always, an outfit posting, but I will warn you, I felt pretty frumpy.

Top: Cotton on

Skirt: Naya from the Philippines

Cardigan: Papaya

Sandals: Crossroads

I hope you all had a great thanksgiving, now it's time to ring in the holiday season!!

Bye for now,

-nalovita.