"He was so bad, that's what made him so good."
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Progress Report
Oh my goodness. My heart is pumping with excitement right now as I access the wi-fi at starbucks! It feels so great to have internet that works super fast (just like how my life was back in college). Oh, sometimes one must deprive herself of the ordinary joys in life in order to feel a greater joy later. I am in a state of bliss (for now, at least).
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So, there have been so many things that I wanted to share with the world these past few weeks, but I never got around to updating my blog. First, I've been catching up on some reading. Currently, I'm finishing up Ruth Ozeki's "All Over Creation." A recommendation to my tree-hugger friends (and even the environmentally apathetic ones): you should definitely check out Ozeki's books, "My Year of Meats" and "All Over Creation." Her books are relatively simple, quick to read, and absolutely hilarious! I simply can't get enough of her sarcastic comments and back-handed criticisms towards both liberals and conservatives... And it's just great that she's able to tackle even the most sensitive subjects (asian-fetishism, racism, radicalism, weight issues) in a fairly humorous and light-hearted way.
After a two-month hiatus, knitting is finally back on my priority list. Also, there are some things that are not on my priority list, but I consistently do - such as watching hours of trashy TV (yes, fellows Real Housewives fans... you remind me that I am not alone), playing with my toes, wasting money on manicures that don't last for longer than a week, and taking narcissistic pictures of myself on iPhoto that I'm tempted to upload onto my blog or facebook, but really shouldn't. I should really take on something more useful and outdoor-sy like gardening or hiking or golfing... except that I hate bees and I do not like walking on steep hills, which could be a tiny tiny problem.
So, here are some upcoming topics that I'll cover (hopefully, very soon):
What's in a name? - "One sunday morning, I wondered about my (lost) identity... and where I came from"
Spring Inspiration Board consisting mostly of flowers and playful prints that I've encountered on my little journeys.
A Knitted Wedding
Head Gear that I found online - we're talking some really weird shit.. knit robber (ski) masks with mustaches and an octo-legged scarf... no, they're not all pretty things.
Photos of random stuff from International craft and fashion magazines - aka. magazines I can't afford to buy and instead, spend hours snapping bad-quality photos using the iPhone without getting caught by Borders man, who eyes me from his corner register. Meow.
'killa and Her Baby Blanket - Sounds like an awesome title for a children's book. It's about my friend, 'killa, with her hand-crocheted baby blanket that has dinosaur stains on it.
VC Alum Quarterly.'s story on hand-knitting.
I have this huge desire to return home and do some yoga in my living room right now. The only problem is mama Chang magically transforms into a moody cat from 5-7 am., guards the sofa, and hisses at me to leave if I go anywhere near it. Guess I'll have to hit the gym instead.. Good day, world.
In those jeans...
PS. I made this did a fun post on denim shirts that were Chloe inspired. I don't know if the whole cowgirl gone chic look is really my thing (def. not a big fan of the patched look), but I can appreciate the three hanks of yarn that are hanging out in the back of the collage. I've worked with Rowan's Denim yarn before and I must admit that it's not my favorite. If you're looking for a good yarn with a denim effect, go with the Chiara yarn by Lana Grossa that I mentioned in one of my posts. Though the price gap is relatively large - a 50g ball of Chiara easily goes for 10-15 dollars and a 50g ball of Rowan Denim yarn goes for 6 dollars, I think you're probably better off with the Chiara. After all, don't you want your sweaters to look soft, squishy, and expensive. Squishy is my new fave word in case you haven't picked up...
Denim People, a knitting book that features unique denim-inspired sweaters, is one of the few mainstream knitting pattern books that I don't find absolutely repulsive. No, none of that fluffy, crazy, ugly furry shit going on here.. My favorite look from the book is the Wallflower Sweater that, with its intarsia motif, resembles the Opening Ceremony Squiggle Sweater Dress from F/S 07' (from Oogabooga.com).
Oh jelly?
It is four o'clock in the morning and I am here to tell you about my latest internet shopping obsession. Nothing exciting, really. But really, can a girl ever have enough shoes... ever? Don't answer that.
It seems as though the Jelly Flats are making their comeback this spring/summer (once again). Last year, we saw some really cool stuff from Givenchy with their cut-out sandals and some affordable and fashionable gladiator shoes from low-end brands such as Topshop and Payless. This year, things are looking a little different. Instead of relying on simplicity, designers have pulled out all sorts of embellishments, ranging from bows, rhinestones, studs, and cut-out decorations, to jazz up these magnificent squishy creations. I'm noticing that Jelly Flats are becoming less about functionality (not just reserved for those nasty rain days!) and more about unique design.
Speaking of unique (or rather, a lack of), I was surprised that MJ didn't kick butt with something amazing this season. Instead, he came out with these outdated, slightly boring cutout, tie, jelly wedges that look really similar to Givenchy's design (but not as cool) from last year. Totally something I've already seen before and totally not worth 100 bucks...
My favorite has to be the Vivian Westwood bow flat. They are so cute! I love the giant bow and the leopard print insole. The Ferragamo Jelly Flats, on the other hand, look pretty terrible. Cheap but not chic. Just because you stamp an expensive label on a cheaply made shoe doesn't make it nice, people.
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