Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! WOW 2010 already?! I can't believe how quickly the decade has gone by! Well, here's to another year and another decade, hoping things will be better! Even though I'll probably have celebrated New Year's in HK by now...anyway, I've always found this song by ABBA rather depressing, but pretty.

What Are YOU Doing New Year's Eve?

Goodbye 2009!

I'll Be Seeing You (1944)

I watched I'll Be Seeing You once long ago and completely forgot I had it until recently. It's actually a Christmas and New Year's film, but I forgot to post about it until now. It stars Ginger Rogers and Joseph Cotten as two lovers who only have eight days to fall in love and of course, they do. Joseph Cotten plays Zachary Morgan, a shell-shocked soldier who is troubled by the demons of his past during the war. He overcomes them thanks to the help of Mary Marshall (Rogers), who supports him and gives him something to live for. However, Mary has a big secret of her own: she has been in jail for the last three years on account of manslaughter (she killed someone on accident), and has three more years to go. She hasn't told Zach because she is afraid to lose him, especially with his sensitive nature. The two of them have been given furloughs for the holidays, each having eight days to spend Christmas and New Year's with their families. Zach joins Mary in her town with her family, which include her cousin Barbara (Shirley Temple), her aunt (Spring Byington), and her uncle (Tom Tully). Each undergo scrutiny from individuals in the town, but come out all the better thanks to each other. The film is touching to watch, a real tearjerker.






Pictures from Doctor Macro.

Black and Blue Period

Hat: H&M
Sweater: Old Navy
Scarf: Vintage
T-Shirt: Target
Belt: Forever 21
Skirt: H&M
Tights: Target
Shoes: Rocket Dog
Purse: Forever 21

Presenting my new daily uniform...from a few days ago. I didn't realize I was wearing so many things until I typed the above. Hmm. I was trying something new and wore neutral, dark colors: black and blue. But I couldn't leave the house without throwing on something bright, so I added my red ship scarf. One day I'll take a picture of this scarf, because it's really quite awesome; there are ships and compasses and ship steering wheel things on it. The tights are also shiny; I like shiny tights :)


Anyways, I thought I ought to let you know that I'm leaving for Hong Kong today (again) and will be gone for a few weeks! I have some posts scheduled every other day or so, mostly movie posts, but hopefully they'll work while I'm gone. I usually don't bring my laptop when I travel, since it's kind of bulky to carry. It's nice to get away from the internet and my TV set for a few weeks. Well, see you guys next year!

Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain

Hat, Jacket, Dress, Tights: H&M
Boots: Nine West

Hope everyone had a splendid Christmas! I know I did! My cousins came over in the afternoon and we played video games, opened gifts, and went out to dinner. I prefer eating in on Christmas, but my family had gotten lazy over the past few years and we just find a new Chinese restaurant to eat at every year instead.

It's not unusual to see me wear at least one item from H&M everyday, but there are those rare cases when I accidentally leave the house, clad from head to toe in H&M. It's not intentional, of course. I can hardly think of anyone who would spend the morning trying to match their outfit by brand name as opposed to colors and textures and whatever else. Anyway, I thought I'd post one of my rain outfits (which usually consists of my favorite boots and a trench of some sort). It rained a lot shortly after taking this picture.

I was considering uploading my pictures onto Photobucket...until I discovered how time-consuming it is. I think I'll just stick to Blogger until I run out of storage space.

Merry Christmas!

This video is insane corny, and I love it.

Fake It 'Til You Make It

Beret: H&M
Sweater: Eddie Bauer
Blouse: Gap
Belt: Forever 21
Purse: Forever 21
Tights: Target
Flats: Rocket Dog

Lately I've been into cooler, icier (if you will) colors. Not quite pastels, but more like blues (like icy or baby blue), whites, and grays (like heather gray). Not quite sure why, but I just like that color combination: light blue, white, and heather gray. But oddly enough, I don't have many light blues or heather grays except in tights.

I knew I would never spend $2500 for a Chanel bag, even if I did have the money, so the next best thing was to get a look-a-like (not an imitation). I found this one at Forever 21 that satisfied me, even if it is from Forever 21 and smells like fake leather. Ah well, it's $18 over $2500; you can't beat that. Now it's just me and my Chanel wannabe bag.