Petite and Hungry

All You Need Is Love

October 12, 2016 11 Comments

I love finding cool murals and backdrops around the city but I particularly ‘love’ this one because of the simplicity of it, yet it conveys such a profound message. With everything that’s going on in the world and violence that occurs each and everyday, a little bit of love can go a long way.

I was feeling particularly sick that day but I made myself get out of the house to grab some soup for lunch and make a pit stop at this beautiful wall. It definitely brightened my day up a bit with all of it’s bold colors.

OUTFIT

White T-shirt| Black Vest (Similar HERE and HERE)| Sandals (Similar HERE)| Tasseled Clutch|

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Outfits

Oversized Striped Blouse

October 3, 2016 9 Comments

Most of the time, things are generally oversized on me just like this striped blouse from Romwe. I don’t often have the time to go to the tailor so I make sure to check the dimensions of the items before I purchase anything but there are times when I get it wrong. I discovered that an alternative way to wear blouses like these without having to tailor it is to just wear it as a coverup or ‘cardigan’. It makes a perfect piece to throw over your outfit! I particularly like this piece because of the panels of thin black stripes and the crispness of the fabric. I’ll probably also wear it as a shirt dress too!

What do you guys think?!

OUTFIT

*Thanks Romwe for this amazing piece! I already know that I’m going to be wearing this a lot! 🙂

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Outfits

Off the Grid

September 30, 2016 7 Comments

I don’t really wear a lot of prints so I generally stick to very simple prints that don’t overwhelm me. Sometimes when I wear large and bold prints, it tends to drown me and make me look even smaller than I already am. If you’re petite like me, try to keep the print small and minimal. I love this button up top with a very sleek grid print. It’s also super comfy and light so when I’m running around town doing errands on a hot day, this is something I automatically gravitate towards.

OUTFIT
Plaid Button Up Blouse (Similar HERE and HERE)| Black Boyfriend Jeans (Similar HERE)| Black Flat Mules (Similar HERE)| Rebecca Minkoff Purse|

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Style Spotlight

Style Spotlight: Sweater Weather

September 23, 2016 6 Comments

It’s the first day of Autumn and even though the weather doesn’t exactly permit it in LA yet, I’m completely ready to transition to a fall wardrobe! Fall for me means tons and tons of comfy knitted sweaters and cardigans. I love being able to easily throw on a soft oversized sweater over a pair of jeans and call it a day! They don’t call it sweater weather for nothing! Check out some of my picks below!

Outfits

Shiny Black Shoes

September 20, 2016 11 Comments

I’m so excited that fall is just around the corner! I can already smell the pumpkin spice lattes in the air! Actually, I’ve already had two in the last week or so… You can’t blame a girl! Anyways, what I’m most excited about is being able to transition to my fall wardrobe. There’s nothing like wearing comfy sweaters, scarves, and boots everyday. Makes me feel super cozy and relaxed. When we got a taste of fall the other day, I wore a lightweight trench coat, boyfriend jeans, and my new shiny black patent mules! I’ve been trying to figure out how to wear these shoes and I figured they looked best on me with a relaxed pair of jeans because of the contrast.

OUTFIT

Olive Green Trench (Similar HERE)| Black Boyfriend Jeans (Similar HERE)| Black Patent Mule Flats| Tassel Purse|

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Foodie Friday

September 16, 2016 3 Comments

CINESPIA in Los Angeles, CA

This was my first time attending Cinespia and I loved it! I usually like outdoor movies anyway but watching it at a cemetery really adds something to it! Cinespia is an outdoor movie event that happens every weekend during the Summer at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The first time I heard about this was from the movie, ‘Valentine’s Day’ but my coworker goes several times each Summer so she’s an expert on it! Another coworker and I attended with her and her friends to watch ’16 Candles’ last Saturday evening and we got the scoop on exactly what to do! She said to bring low beach chairs (you are not allowed to bring camping chairs), some food and wine, and blankets- also arrive early because you’ll have to wait in line to enter the cemetery.

When we were able to enter, we walked through the cemetery and made our way to the mausoleum where they project the movie against a huge wall and we sit on a large grass area. They also set up a themed set where you can take professional pictures in and they post it up on their website. I really enjoyed sitting outside (in a cemetery) and watching a fun movie. It’s very LA. 🙂

Below is our spread for the evening! My coworker has a small collapsable table that she always brings and we had cure meats, cheeses, pesto, bread, donuts, wine, grapes, and tons of more food! Definitely an impressive spread, right?!

CBS SEAFOOD AND DIMSUM at Chinatown, Los Angeles

I went with my parents on Sunday morning to grab some dimsum. I am always up for dumplings and tea, so this was perfect for Sunday brunch! We usually come here and order tons of steamed foods with tea. This was only the first few things we got before I scarfed down on all the food and they were not picture worthy anymore.

GARDEN CAFE in Alhambra, Los Angeles

Sometimes, I really just want something hearty and cheesy. I know this may sound weird, but I usually crave this dish that is a baked sole fillet in mushroom cream sauce and cheese. People usually don’t combine fish with cheese but this is to die for! It’s one of my favorite things. It’s pretty heavy, but you can always have it the next day. It’s still just as good! Garden Cafe is a typical Asian cafe with a variety of Chinese and Taiwanese foods. It’s one of those spots that you can come late at night for some good hearty and greasy food.

Outfits

Light Blue Off Shoulder Dress

September 13, 2016 14 Comments

I felt like a glamorous 70s movie star in this dress because of the beautiful soft blue color, pleats, and the off shoulders. I’m following the crowd when I say that I’m currently obsessed with off the shoulder items right now. It’s just so feminine and beautifully shows off your neckline in such an elegant way. I love the details of this dress from the ‘scalloped’ edges, pleats, and tiers. There’s also something so retro about it which makes it even more irresistible!

OUTFIT

Light Blue Off Shoulder Dress| Strappy Blue Sandals (Similar HERE)

*Special thanks to Shein.com for this beautiful dress and making me feel glamorous for the day!

Home Decor and Interiors

Home Finds: Accent Chairs

September 12, 2016 3 Comments

Sometimes when you have a very minimal room with neutral colors, a great way to add something fun and funky is by adding really cool accent chairs or seats! The easy thing is that they can quickly be switched out depending on what look you’re going for. From cool prints to bold colors or unique shapes, you have tons of options to choose from. All you have to be sure about is that they’re comfy and sturdy enough to sit on! Can’t have a chair that you can’t even sit on!

chair-9-11-16 — Photo Credit: Chatelaine

chair-2-9-11-16 — Photo Credit: Daily Dream Decor

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Foodie Friday

Foodie Friday: Chi Spacca

September 9, 2016 6 Comments

CHI SPACCA in Los Angeles, CA

I took the boyfriend to Chi Spacca for his birthday since it’s a spot we have been dying to go to. It is on the pricey side so I wanted to save up for it, but boy was it worth it! This has got to be one of my favorite restaurants now and we’re already planning to come back sometime in the near future! Check out my thoughts on each plate below!

Spacca Culatello: This was so melt-in-your-mouth delicious! From the burrata to the cure meat, it was such a great first dish! They bring the burrata in from Italy every week so it’s super fresh and cure the meat in house (I believe, I saw a bunch of cuts hanging behind the kitchen).

Focaccia di Recco: If you love a good ol’ bread basket, you’ll fall in love with this dish. It blows all of the other bread dishes out of the water! It is almost like a pizza but super flaky and has cheese INSIDE! It’s cheesy, salty, greasy, and just perfect. It’s a must-have!

Spacca Caesar: With all of the carbs and meats, we needed to add on a vegetable dish of some sort, so the Caesar salad was our choice. The dressy is super creamy and I love that they use sliced pieces of cauliflower in the salad. It gives us such a great flavor and crunch! The boyfriend said that if people made salads like these more often, he’d actually be happy with eating salad for a meal!

Beef & Bone Marrow Pie and Tomahawk Porkchop: These two plates were enough to feed at least 6 people but we got it for just the two of us. Our waiter warned us but these were the two we had already set our minds on before coming here and we were just fine with having leftovers for dinner the next day! The beef and bone marrow pie was so scrumptious. I love pot pies and the braised beef and gravy inside were so hearty, making this such an ideal comfort dish. The Tomahawk was GIGANTIC and had the perfect about of fattiness so it would really appeal to a true meat lover!

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We did not have any room for dessert but I had no problem with that. I was completely stuffed and wished I had more room to finish our amazing meal! They also had a 50oz steak that the boyfriend nearly ordered but I talked him out of it because it’s absolutely insane for just the two of us to eat a 50oz steak! I normally barely finish an 8oz so after doing the math, there’s no way that steak was possible. It only means we’ll have to come back with a larger party and eat MORE! 🙂

Outfits

Olive Midi Dress and a Half Bun

September 7, 2016 7 Comments

Most days, I’m awfully lazy and just want to throw on a simple dress and sandals. This particular dress has been a go-to piece in my closet on days like these. I love the lace details in the neckline and that it works as a midi dress for me. I think it was supposed to actually be above the knees but with my height, it’s a midi. 😛

I spent the day exploring the Arts District in Downtown and this outfit was ever so perfectly comfortable for that. We checked out a great lunch spot, had ice cream, and browsed at a book shop for a while. I love days like these!