When You Look My Way, I Don't Know What To Say. I Haven't Felt This in Such a Long Time...

Hello my loves. Oh, how I've missed you! I was originally going to wait until next week to make this post, but why put off tomorrow, what can been done today? So, let's get down to it, shall we? You are all probably wondering why I've taken such a long, unplanned hiatus. To tell you the truth, I think it was one part blogger burn out, and two parts scheduling issues. In the month I was gone, I spent many nights conjuring up posts and jotting down ideas in my little notebook. I wanted nothing more than to produce all the outfit posts that lingered in my mind. Alas, time was just not on my side. As most of you know, DJ helps me out with her beautiful photography skills. We've both had such colliding schedules this past month, that it has been a bit of a struggle to get all of our ideas into action. But, we both finally have some free time, and I seriously cannot wait to show you everything we have been planning. Now, about that blogger burn out? It wasn't so much that I was tired of blogging, but I guess you can say, I felt like everything was moving so quickly in my both my blogging bubble and life, that I needed a moment to sit back, observe, and recoup. I don't think that makes very much sense, but I guess some of the things I ponder just can't be conveyed as eloquently as I would like. Anyhoo, I hope this post is a good indicator of what's to come.

John West  feat. Pusha T- Lovely

Sheer maxi skirt, Lace dress (worn as a top), and Necklace: Forever 21; Shoes: Jessica Simpson Dany Heels; Belt: Nordstrom; Photos by: DJ Lan

DJ and I took these photos in the pouring rain. I kid you, NOT. I was freezing and pretty much thought I was going to catch pneumonia. But, the misty fog that engulfed the brooding trees behind me was just so breathtaking, that I took one for the team. Hilariously enough, the heart-shaped balloons I bought that day just would not fly, but somehow, I think it was just all so fitting...just like the song I picked to go with this post. I have to tell you that I am madly in love with this man, John West. I first saw him playing on 3rd Street along the promenade in Santa Monica. I went to see his show last year at the Avalon, and the music that touched my ears felt like each and every word just hit my soul. If you think I'm being dramatic, I assure you I'm not. He's that good. I almost didn't want to tell you about him, because I know he's going to get super big, and he won't be my little secret anymore. But, I thought, hey, why not share the love. He's playing a concert on April 8th in LA, so if you are in the area, please go see him. You will not regret it. Oh yeah, and I'm going to be there too, so LET'S MEET UP, all you sexy Angelinos.

Mochi Ball Heaven

Oh hey guys! Remember me?? It's okay if you say no, I'll understand, as I apparently decided to be M.I.A. this whole month. I promise to be a better blogger next month. If you will believe me, I'm going to tell you that I haven't been posting this whole month, not because of my lack of desire to shoot my outfits, but rather because San Francisco has been quite unpredictable with its weather patterns. That's right, I'm blaming it on the weather. Literally the last two times D.J. and I attempted to shoot on location, we got rained out. And, as my luck would have it, every single time the sun would come out, I would have work. So, as a result, I have all these amazing outfits and accessories saved up for future posts. And, if you are wondering why I don't just do indoor shoots, it is because these outfits are meant to be seen in the sun. But don't you worry your pretty little heads because pancakeSTACKER is coming back in full force this March. Speaking of, can you believe the month is already over??

Cuz You Can't Deny You've Blown My Mind When I See You Baby I Just Don't Wanna Let Go

A little while back, I received this beautiful Plastic Island Dark Romance Blouse from Shop The Far Out, as a prize from Song of Style's giveaway. When I opened the giant box in the mail, I was so thrilled with the alluring detail of the blouse. In fact, my photos probably don't do the blouse enough justice, because the sheer fabric, the unique cut, and the gorgeous back stitching is even better in person. And, as you know, I'm making a conscious effort to wear a bit more color in my life. So, the rich green color of the blouse is just another added bonus to my closet. I paired the blouse with some red and black jeggings and a good pair of chunky wedges. Now, normally, this outfit and color combination isn't something I would normally put together. But, as soon as I pulled out the jeggings from the pile of pants I keep hidden in my drawers, I knew it was a match made in heaven.

Blouse: c/o Shop The Far Out; Jeggings: Urban Outfitters; Rings and wedges: Forever 21; Photos by: DJ Lan

Stereo Love - Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina 

Funny story: We were initially on our way to shoot at a different location, but as soon as I passed by these old, abandoned brick buildings, I knew it would be the perfect place to snap some photos. So, stop we did. This sketchy "security" guy parked across the street and attempted to hide his obvious creeper curiosities, but it was quite obvious he wondered what we were up to when we started setting up to shoot. DJ and I like to blast some tunes while we shoot (something about the music helps loosen us both up), so I guesssss I can see how it would be kind of weird to the observing eye when two ladies are blasting what sounds like trashy techno club music and pretending they are on an episode of ANTM (America's Next Top Model, for those who weren't sure). I assure you my musical tastes are a bit more than that, but I do love me a good guilty pleasure song every once in a while. At the very end of our shoot, after we made our way through the nooks and crannies of the abandoned lot, we found the cutie-patootie horse you saw up there. He was a very friendly horse, but I was still reluctant to pet him. Definitely saw him GNAWING on the metal bar before he approached me, and I just got my nails done, so I was not down for that. Would have made a great photo though, eh?

Warm Me Up

Pho Phu Quoc 1816 Irving St.

The gist: Words cannot express how delicious this meal was. Maybe it was the cold San Francisco breeze that made this place more appealing, or maybe it was the bursts of flavor that I experienced with every bite. Either way, there is no where I would have rather been that afternoon than sitting inside PPQ with some hot tea, a stack of magazines, and some good company. As you already know, DJ and I spent the latter half of that day eating ice cream and photo-stalking cute children. Pre-pistachio ice cream, DJ suggested we get some Pho to warm us up, so we stopped into one of her favorite spots, since we were already in the area, and boy am I glad we did. 

Sunny Side Up

A few posts back, I told you I had more photos to share from my lovely day off in the city. Well, here they are! After stuffing ourselves silly with our Off The Grid deliciousness, Alex and I hopped on the Muni to get in some quality vintage shopping time over on Haight. I spent entirely too much that day, but I figure you can't put a price on a great day. My best buys were definitely the vintage floor length lilac dress I found at Held Over and the sheer-lace panel maxi skirt I picked up at The Wasteland. Fear not, both items will be making an appearance on my blog soon enough. We took a midday break from shopping and enjoyed a relaxing happy hour, where we both overdosed on garlic-cheese fries. Why Alex and I thought we were able to eat anymore food after our gigantic lunch feast from only a few hours before? I couldn't tell you. All I know is, there was something obviously alluring about $4.00 margaritas, a guitar player strumming outside, and the sunshine beaming through our windowsill seating.