Dresses Galore

I been trying to find a pretty pink dress... Should be easy cause it's
Spring Season at the stores right?

ASOS Bubblegum Babydoll Dress with Sequins-$75


Modcloth Long V-neck Pink-Lace back-$58(Back view, don't mind my bra.)


Forever21 Rose Sheer Slit Maxi-$17


I end up liking the the last one the most. It was also the cheapest. Lol! There's nothing like the feeling of retail therapy! Feeling girly!




Blue/navy colorblock dress.
My current most favorite dress!! Got it in Austrailia at a store called Mink.
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DIY project w/ Vinh

I'm so excited! A few days ago Vinh and I set aside some quality time to make our Dinh Hon sign. It's cute and less than $20! =) Ever since I started pinning, I been inspired to do alot of DIY. Here's the first blog with photos how Vinh and I did this.

Materials from Hobby Lobby and Wal-mart.
1 red thick poster board (4.99)
1 smooth foam board 1/2in thick (4.49)
2 rolls of gold ribbon (2.79 each)
1 bottle of gold glitter (2.99)

Other stuff you need:
scissors
elmer's school glue
craft paint brush
hot glue gun
sharpie pens
box cutter (we end up using pairing knives LOL!)

We selected a font we like in Microsoft words and printed it out from our computer. Cut the letters around the edges. Place it on the white soft foam board and use sharpies to trace the letters onto board.

Be careful when using sharp supplies!! Well, you can see Vinh started to cut the letters with the box cutter blade above. But when I decided to help him to make things go faster, I used my dad's very sharp pairing-like knives he uses on his fishing equipment. Vinh wanted it to be perfect and trimmed the sides of the letters very straight. He figured it was easier and cleaner to use the knife so we didn't use the box cutter anymore. It was my dad's idea to use his sharp knives. ~_^

For the two hearts as one: I used two large newspapers and folded it in half and created a heart from that. Arrange the two hearts to desired shape. Then traced it onto the red poster board. Cut the heart shape with box cutter/knife. As Vinh was cutting the heart I started the glue and glitter! My favorite part! Working with one piece at a time, squeeze glue all over top and sides of letter and smooth out glue with paint brush. Then Glitter baby!! Glitter! I let dry and continue glitter again on bald spots. =)

As I let the glitter dry I worked on the trimming. Using the hot glue gun I glue the ribbon around the heart's edges. I crinkle the edges a bit to help the ribbon form into the heart's curves. It also added a rippling effect look to the edges. =)

Arrange the glitter letters onto heart as desired and hot glue gun the letters on! We haven't hung it up yet. Not until our Engagement day. But I figured command mounting strips would do the job because this sign is so lightweight. =)
Pretty simple and saved us alot of money! It was also nice spending time with my boyfriend making our Dinh Hon sign. I don't think there's alot of guys out there that would sit here and do artsy crafty stuff with me. I know I'm a lucky girl. <3

Smoked Dutch

"Do you like cheese?" "Well yes I do. Gouda's my favorite!" -She's the Man Movie.

Lol! It happens to be my favorite too. Smoked Dutch Gouda Cheese. Took me forever to find it! I went everywhere. A few months ago, after coming home from AU, I been searching for this cheese every time I go grocery shopping. From Whole Foods, Martin wine cellar, Walmart, Winn-Dixie, and Rouses. I finally found it at Rouses on Vets. I went to other Rouses before but didn't see it. I finally got lucky this time. =)

Birthday weekend

In photos:

Honey and I went out to Galatoire's for my birthday dinner. It was a pleasant evening with just us two. I had a Mimosa to start off. We ordered the Souffle Potatoes and Oyster Rockafella for appetizers. The Souffle Potatoes was featured on The best thing I ever ate 'Old School' by John Besh. It was simple and interesting. Something you have to say you've tried before at this restaurant.

He had the Salmon with Crabmeat Yvonne on top while I tried the turtle soup. We were full by then so skipped desserts. After dinner, we went to boomtown to try my birthday free spin. I only got $5 to play free slots and I won like $7. Bleh* But I tried my luck and I won $50 at the Roulette table! Then end the night with some frozen yogurt at Tutti Frutti. =)

The following night Julie came down to our surprise and we hung out at the Tet festival at church. Had a few drinks there and enjoyed the live concert. After the fair we went to Metro and danced the night away!

I drank a little too much but Vinh took good care of me. Here I am all straighten up with my cousins and sister. We didn't leave the club til like 4am. And yes, we all made it to mass in the morning!

Oh, I can't forget my beautiful earrings Vinh got me for my Birthday! =) David Yurman pearl drop earrings. It's so lovely! Espcially with my hair curled. I wore it right away to church Sunday! I love it! I'm starting to have a collection now. Yikes! I'm so Blessed! Thank you so much to everyone that shared my birthday this year! I had an awesome night full of loved ones!

a material girl?

A Materialistic Person. My thought on this was written years ago and til this day I still feel the same way about it. (Post January 2008) But a new lesson I learn from a bad experience has lead me to this topic: Quailty over Quanitity.

I don't think I am materialistic. I just grew a fashion mentality. "One awesome gadget or tool is often better than five mediocre ones. One great looking shirt often brings more joy than ten from the clearance rack."

I'm not rich, but when I do have the extra dough I'd like to save it for something special and really nice. Over the years, I find I keep buying clothes and follow the trends. What am I trying to do? Chase something that's never meant to be caught? a fad, a trend. As I grew older, I find that I need to save money and spend wisely. Believe me, it just comes with age. For a good while, I was a repeat offender. I wore what I had and add only things that will compliment what I already have. It helped save money to finish my school loan. I only spend when it's a Good Buy. I need to think of my future and buy things that I can wear year after year. So I'm thinking basic classic pieces. More mature. Inspiration: Wendy's Lookbook.

Because of her, it made me open my eyes to a whole new world of fashion. I used to think I can never afford that and I can't have that, so why try... But I am now! I recently got into accessories, which I never thought much of before. Jewerly was my first step into it all. I was in the Jewelmint stage. Then I finally figured I was wasting more money on their monthly subscription than I had planned. Bad Expierence. so I cancelled that. My first real jewlry piece. My MK watch! I'd like to say I bought myself that as a gift for passing the boards. I wear it alot! It's the only good quality piece I had. I must say I wear my boyfriend's last year's christmas gift alot too. My small diamond hoop earrings. And this year's my new bracelet! I can't wait til the next one. LOL! There's another accessory I never thought I'd have. No one I know has one either... So I had to jump at it. It was my first big good buy: A Stephen Sprouse: Brown LV Leopard Print Scarf. A timeless and classic piece! and Limited Edition from 2008. I bit my tongue a little as I purchased it. Pre-loved from ebay. Crazy right?! I'd tell myself, I only need one good scarf. Check! I already have a classic black bag. Check! with a matching wallet! Check! =) I'm still trying to find a couple of more classic pieces. Whew* To think I already started my little closet for years to come! I very much enjoy my one and only Gucci purse I bought two years ago and it is still in good condition, and I find that I still use it year after year. =) If it ever breaks down I'd be sad! Sad I tell you! It was my first big purchase and it is sentimental to me. I feel the same way about my scarf. It is such a lovely piece and I adore it! My next thing is shoes. I have more than enough shoes rigth now to last me a good while. Until one breaks down, then I will buy another one. And it's gonna be a good one. =) I know the best brand for my feet are Nine West. In my whole life-time of wearing heels. I had the fortunate event of having two most loved pair of shoes. My first one I bought at Ross years ago and it was a simple black square toe Nine West pump. It gotten torn and ripped up And taken it's burial grounds. Luckily, I happen to stumble upon the second most loved shoe and it is also an Nine West shoe. It is my grey suede wedges. I love love it! So I'mhoping to have another one. I know it's is not a Louboutin. but I tried those shoes on. It is umcomfortable for me. Sorry but it's not meant to be Christian Louboutins. but YSL shoes.... they fit like a glove. >_< lol!