Rag & Bone // Intermix

Hollywood Forever

Only in Hollywood is it ok to watch movies in a cemetery. Drunk. I highly recommend it.

Here Comes the Sun

50 Shades of Gray

"It's been a long time, [I] shouldn't have left you without a dope beat to step to, step to, step to..."

- Aaliyah 

Matchup Monday: Rebecca v. Proenza

I know, I know. You all are probably thinking, "Christine, how you gonna try and compare anything to Proenza Schouler?!" I feel you, I really do. But my shallow pockets don't wanna hear it. And although these may not be carbon copies, they're both pretty darn beautiful.

The Secret's Out

Leather jacket: Joie | tee: H&M | denim: Old Navy | shoes: Loeffler Randall | watch: Kate Spade | necklace: Gorjana | sunglasses: Karen Walker | bag: Reed Krakoff

How cute are these flats? My feet feel so fancy in their peter pan collars. They were always so jealous of my adorned neck, so I figured I'd do them a solid and throw them a bone. My intentions may have been selfish, but they'll never know.

Also, guess what!

Xhilarated

Target is a dangerous place. I've consciously been avoiding the store because I'm essentially helpless against the financial black hole that is Target. The Target Effect - you go in needing/wanting one thing and you leave $100+ poorer. There's a comparable Whole Foods Effect that I'm also quite susceptible to... and to tell you the truth, I fell victim to both the other day.

Flutter Sleeves and Struggle Buses

I realized I sort of fell off the map towards the end of last week, but things got a bit [read: super] hectic. Finals are coming up and the struggle bus has become my sole mode of transportation.

Zara & The Yellow Coat

Zara has stolen my heart again.

Pashli White Out

The weather has finally gotten to the point of not being completely horrid and the thought of showing minimal skin and leaving the house sans rain boots isn't so outlandish. It's no LA, though...which is where I was last week and where I wore this 50 shades of white outfit.

Travel Companion: Phillip Lim

Here we go again! Another travel day and another stint back in California. I certainly can't complain, especially since this guy is coming with me.

The Bows Knows

 

The last few years I've been away from home due to either work or school and, as a result, I haven't been able to celebrate my past few birthdays at home. Actually, I was semi-touring Europe for my birthday last year so you all can proceed on going Office Space on the tiny violin I'm attempting to play.

This year, though, I was actually able to celebrate in California! Minus some inevitable hiccups, I had a great time and simply enjoyed spending time with people I love. AND. I finally got an opportunity to wear these beauties! Say hello to another pair of my favorite shoes.  

It's Begun, and I Blame KG

"The average woman falls in love 7 times a year. Only 6 are with shoes."

- Kenneth Cole

I'm in love. And consequently, I'm hitting you all with a little something different today. Cue the selfies people, we got an outfit post here. As you can tell, it's difficult for me to stay serious when my silly ass boyfriend is taking my photos. The laughter never stops with that guy, which isn't a bad thing at all (except during a photo sesh). 

What lies beneath...

Since we're on the subject of Shopbop... I have to say, I freakin love Shopbop. It's definitely one of my favorite online stores. Everything is just so fancy pants and comes in beautiful boxes wrapped so perfectly. I especially love when they have great deals. Because when they have great deals, they have great deals.

Sophie and Shopbop

"Simplicity is the glory of expression." 

- Walt Whitman

Sophie Hulme. She gets me. She gets my love of gold and black, simplicity, and quality materials. She gets that minimal doesn't have to be boring. And that gold plating is all that's really needed to bring out the 'holy shit that's stunning' in all of our accessories. 

Style Steal: The Jimmy Choo Edition

Say hello to my new Jimmys. I got lucky yet again with an after Christmas sale and scored these beauties from Saks. They're a beautiful, slightly teal, navy color and the perfect height - 4.5 inches.

NYFW Street Style

It may just be my humble opinion, but are the vast majority of outfits worn at fashion weeks just absurd? Given, these aren't necessarily supposed to be everyday street wear (definitely not office attire) but the individual pieces that make up these ridic outfits aren't all that either. Maybe I'm looking at a limited sample set of NYFW photos (I checked out the 151 photo spread from Harper's Bazaar and the compilation of the "best" Day 6 street style outfits from Fashionista) but I still stand by my previous statements.

Phillip Lim Steal

Sure, opening gifts one by one on Christmas morning (or in my case, afternoon) while your loved ones stare and wait for a feigned (or not) gesture of appreciation can be an overall enjoyable experience. Being with loved ones and just getting anything above that is a blessing, I think we can all agree. And just to add some butter onto that piece of sourdough, my gifts were actually pretty awesome this year. My boyfriend was ballsy enough to give this shoeaholic a pair of gold accented ankle booties. He also bought me a sweater I pinned to my "My Style" board…not knowing I already had it. Long distance relationships. I guess not memorizing each others' wardrobes comes with the territory.

Regardless of how awesome Christmas can be, I have three words for you: After Christmas Sales.

THE bag

Here it is. The perfect bag. THE bag. The Twin bag. It's sleek, simple, classic, and beautiful - just how I like it. That, and multiple inner compartments always tug at my heart strings. 

Now, if only I wasn't a law student indebted up the wazoo…

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Training Motivation

all photos via Lululemon

I love Lululemon. I know there was some sort of issue about some of their pants being see-through, but last I heard no one really complained (at least I wouldn't imagine any guys did). Either way, I've never really had any problems with their products so I'll keep purchasing until something comes up. Speaking of things of theirs I have: wunder under pants, running pants, running crops, running skirt, a gym bag, vinyasa scarf, long sleeve running top, a couple tanks, hoodie, and headband. The only things that I don't really like or use is the gym bag and the headband. I go to the gym across the street from my apartment so I just really don't have to use a gym bag and the headband won't stay on my head. (I blame the weird shape of my dome rather than the band, though.) But I mean, how cute is all their stuff? I love it! And it just gives me that little push of excitement enabling me to get out the door for my workout.

[Not so] Random Gripe of the Day: People who constantly wear workout gear out but never workout. Stop it. You're not fooling anyone. (Unless they're just yoga pants. Those are just the bee's knees in comfort so I don't blame you.)

Truth be told, I've attempted a life revamp since returning to school. I am most certainly not where I want to be as far as physical appearances and overall athleticism, and I haven't been for quite some time. I was always athletic in high school and continued participating in at least some sports throughout college (mostly tennis). In 2008 (I can't believe how long it's been), I ran my first race–a half-marathon–and it was glorious. One of the best things I've ever done simply because it was always a goal I thought unattainable. I finished without any walking and I couldn't have been happier. However, I've been on a slight but constant downslope since then. Work presented itself as an all too convenient excuse to skip workouts and then school took over where work left off. I'm sure you've all been there and, if not, have heard it all before.

I would often reminisce about the horrible training program I went through in order to get in shape for the half. It was horrible and incredibly restrictive but I felt great and that feeling out-shined the struggle that came with eating 1200-1500 calories a day and logging at least five two-hour workouts every week. Not to mention I saved useless calories by never, ever drinking alcohol (or anything else with calories except smoothies for that matter). Strangely, I wanted to get back to that, but motivation was seriously lacking. Wishing for it just wasn't enough. So, when I came back to school I decided it was a perfect check point to just make myself start up again. C'mon, Christine. Don't be a bitch. My mantra that gets me going. 

Despite my food posts, I'm actually very conscious of what I eat. I try to consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible, only whole wheat when eating grains, lean meat, yogurt, nonfat milk or unsweetened almond milk, black coffee, tea, and tons of water. I've been consistent with this despite the occasional cheat meals (today, it was pizza) or cup of Velveeta mac and cheese (180 calories and SO good!). 

Speaking of, I often follow up my runs with a smoothie. Smoothies could possibly be my favorite breakfast for after workouts. They're refreshing, surprisingly filling, and really REALLY easy to put together. And quick! This one has frozen blueberries, banana, nonfat milk, chia seeds, and wheat germ. Damn, I just realized I forgot to add shredded, unsweetened coconut...

I've also been much better about workouts and ran my first 5K a couple weeks ago. I've been pretty consistent with workouts as of late, that is when lack of sleep and tons of school work haven't gotten completely in the way.

Here's to lots of workouts, feeling great, and looking super cute in Lululemon!

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