♥My Room♥

Well hello there :D

If you saw my last post, you know that I am absolutely obsessed with spring and am so ready...but alas on the crummy East Coast it is like 30 degrees or less outside! So today I was forced to wear black and warm boots to work when I want to be decked in lace!

***Weather is my worse enemy***

But anyway, on to my random post of the day. 

This one is a bit different, as it concerns my room. I hesitate to call it a room tour though since it's just one corner of my room...but also happens to be the only corner/wall that actually has stuff going on ; D

So here's what it looks like:

So here's the semi blurry overview. And it is actually neat and clean(ish) *shock*

Hidden in there is a secret though :) There is almost no actual furniture in my room! I moved here while I was still in college, and so didn't need any furniture since I was never home, and then I moved to California. Although I have obviously moved back, I still want to travel more and so don't want to be bogged down by silly furniture. So what is holding everything up?

You can probably see the trays on the left holding up the vase of flowers and pink boxes, but as for the white  "piece"...

 
Boxes!!! Specifically from peopod where my mom orders groceries lol. I like them a lot since I can use them as storage AND stack them as makeshift furniture :D

 

I also have white bins that I stacked to make it more even, plus more storage! Then I just took some white sheet thingie (I don't even know what it is xD) and covered it to make it look halfway decent. 

Final product:

Stable (ish) desk space! All I did was add a chair and decorations:

My makeup/vanity area with makeup and brushes

Hope this inspires some ideas on making make shift furniture...

or inspired you to buy actual furniture :D

Also, I've been having computer issues lately...so I hope I can still update as much as I can. I've gotten the "blue screen of death" with those cryptic white words literally 4 times now...and every time I turn on my poor  laptop I fear it will be the last. Kind of dramatic, but this laptop has been with me through so many crappy times and also one of the greatest of my life...Japan! Plus it has all of my purikura (photo booth photos) on it as well as cutesy Rilakkuma stickers!!! How could I part with such a machine?

If it does die though, I wonder if I should get a new laptop or go for the galaxy note II (which I've been drooling over for months now). Decisions decisions. 

But Anyways, 

Love Always,

Sierra Anastasia

☼Spring Haul☼

Guess who's back *duh* *duh* back again :D

Love my rapping skills? 

Oki, so today I shall admit my obsession with spring!

I am in love with everything spring related (in my mind at least), from flowers to lace to pastel colors! 

Everything! Except for the rain :) 

But either way I'm already getting ready for spring and so have done a little shopping. Enjoy!

The first shop I went to was Nordstrom Rack...basically Nordstrom's discount store :)

Me and my mum happened to find the shop when we went to get dinner together for Valentine's Day.

Found some great deals, and got both a pair of shoes and a top for a little over $14!!!

 First is this dainty lace and pink chiffon top. It's pretty sheer, but can be worn with a camisole and is pretty long. ($4.80)

Next are these pretty soft pink shoes that I got. I was so surprised that they are made from real leather upper ...which is kinder on the feet :)

I must say that at first I was worried about the straps because they remind me of cages...but since everything else I wear is so girly AND they are pink...I think that it creates a nice balance. Can't wait to wear!

Oh! and ignore the shoe box..these are actually from Marco Santi. I dunno who put them in the wrong box at the store :O

($8.60)

Onto YesWalker!

Okay, so for a while now I've known about a website called Yesstyle.com. They are basically an online clothing store that focuses on Asian fashion (mainly from China and Korea I've noticed). A lot of times they have things similar to ebay or stuff that you can find on ebay, but also feature Asian Designers and clothing lines. I sadly have only ordered one thing from there (a really nice coat) because I'm always broke :) So sometimes I just order from ebay. But their clothes are usually better quality and the shipping is usually faster. 

So anway, a few months or so ago they came out with a sister site called YesWalker. This site is dedicated to Asian styles too, but only shoes and handbags. I kept checking the site a few times since it opened, but never saw anything that I just HAD to own. Fast forward (or rewind?) to a week ago. I saw a video about their awesome buy one get one free sale and decided to check it out!

Here's what I got:

Packaaaaage! I tried my best not to open it like a wildebeest

This just screams spring! Lovely white lace top handle bag (also comes with matching white shoulder strap). I love that the gold hardware is more of a rose gold, so it is softer and more pink *love*

This bag on the site is $38.00

So these are the whole reason I even made an order! I love that they are pretty much flats but with a tiny heel. I can see myself walking around for hours in these and still being cute and getting the lift I love (not that I really need it though). They also have one of my essentials for shoes...bows. I might show my shoe collection soon just to reveal my sad obsession...maybe attend a few bows anonymous meetings?

Anyway, these dearies were also $38 on the site, but of course I received one item for free :)

What is nice about the site is that there does not seem to be any additional taxes on the items, so perhaps they are already included in the price (I love that about asia..or at least Japan). My total would have only been $38 but alas I paid for 3-5 day shipping (standard was free) because of my horrible timing...just a little thing called Chinese New Year. The site wasn't sending out orders for a whole week, the 9th through the 14th and so I was afraid I'd have to wait that week plus an additional 6-10 business days for my package. I can't do that!!! Lol so I ended up with the fast shipping, but they sent it out the 8th and long story short (or not) I has my package *uuuuur* So I'm happy now. 

Well this post turned out longer than planned...

Bai Bai!

And Love forevermore,

Sierra Anastasia

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day filled with lots of love and enjoyment!

I thought I'd do a small(ish) post on my bland week and what I did for V Day :D

To begin, I have started to take vitamins in an effort to become healthier. 

Good luck right? Lol so I have decided to go on a real diet...but I might have cheesecake tonight :) I can't help it!!! My sweet tooth is insatiable. 

But I will prevail...one day!

Le Vitamins: Both by Nature's Bounty, Calcium with D3 gummies and Gentle Iron pills. 

The gummies are super delish with three different flavors and the Iron pills are easy to take and gentle on the stomach.

And the highlight of my week?

Going to work :( I started back up at my store this week and to say the least, I'm already exhausted. But just a few more months and then I will probably quit. Even though it's a lot of fun, it really takes a toll on my poor feets D:

Fast forward to Valetntine's day (that's right, nothing really happened) and free dinner!

Every year my mum gives me a card and we spend time together. So yesterday she gave me a super cute card and a heart shaped box of chocolates <3

Cute ya!

Then for dinner, we went to Maza Gallery, a ritzy area in Washington DC with lots of nice stores and restaurants. We decided to eat at the Italian restaurant Maggiano's. I absolutely looooove italian food and pasta! Weirdly though...I didn't order pasta :(

Instead...

Lobster baked tilapia!!!

So it was super hard but I decided on the lobster instead of pasta cuz lobster is awesome!

Pictures of the restaurant:

And the most important thing on the planet: Desert.

Yummie Apple Crostada *pure drool*

So that's about all for my post today. Didn't do much...so ya lol. And fun side note, I'm watching the movie 30 Minutes or Less, and it's actually funny! When it came out I thought it was so random but looked like it had potential. So happy that I decided to give it a try...it has some classic scenes :)

Next I will have up a post about some room/decor stuff and then some haulage.

And for now,

Love Always,

Sierra Anastasia

 

♫♪Music of the Moment♪♫

Just wanted to share some of my musical favorites this week :)

Enjoy!

My first favorite is Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastian's Battle Scars. This song is so deep and emotional, and very inspirational. I always love Lupe for his amazing lyrics and sincere performances.

Lupe Fiasco/Guy Sebastian- Battle Scars

Next is the new song by SISTAR subgroup SISTAR19. Yes it's in Korean, and yes it's awesome!

Hyorin's voice is purely amazing and this song totally suits her while the rapping adds even more depth

and emotion to the song.

Sistar19- Gone, Not Around Any Longer

And, because no favorite music list of mine would be complete without her...some Ayu!

While this song is a bit more upbeat than the others, it is also very deep...but with

a slightly edgier disposition. The remix on her "again" mini album is even better.

Ayumi Hamasaki- Snowy kiss

And lastly...I almost forgot my all time obsession right now! 

Swedish House Mafia- Don't You Worry Child

Hope you all enjoyed!

Love,

Sierra Anastasia

♥Love Your Skin♥

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Ok, so not quite yet, but soon! For all of you out there with Valentine's plans (I'm so jelly!), preparing for your date is so important! Buying gifts, picking out the right outfit, and finding the perfect accessories is always on the top of the to do list. But one mustn't forget about their skin! Having bright and glowing skin is the ultimate accessory!

So here are some of my favorite skincare products and tips to keep your face glowing :)

For everyday cleansing, I like to use Cetaphil (normal to oily skin formula) once in the morning, and once at night. I used to love trying new cleansers and washes, but ever since I found this one I have been in love! It is hands down the best cleanser for oily skin without drying it out, and works as a great make-up remover. 

For exfoliation...

I love Garnier's "The Brusher". This came out over the summer, and is a great alternative to the Clarisonic. Unlike other handheld exfoliating brushes (like those from the drugstore and sephora), the bristles are made out of rubber instead of harsh hairs which can end up scratching the skin. With these bristles, the brusher gently exfoliates and make the skin glow from within :)

My other favorite exfoliator is the ever famous Cure Aua Gel! Can I say love too much in one post?! This stuff is absolutely amazing! It has the smallest, most gentlest micro beads ever invented on the planet (scientific fact). This works a bit differently from other exfoliators as it leaves white residue on the face. But it's not residue...it's your dead skin cells and dirt! Then once you rinse it off completely, you're left with a face as soft as a baby's bum! No lie.

My next favorite skin care items are face masks. Just saying makes my heart happy! They are just so fun and easy to use. My faves are just about any Japanese or Korean brand, but right now I have a bunch from a brand called Naisture. While I have never heard of this brand, they sell them at H Mart, so that means they can be trusted right?

                         After trying these, I must say that they are very moisturizing and relaxing to use. Even greater than that is that they were only $1 each!!! Crazy right?! So when I was on vacation in New Jersey, I just had to buy a million of them. And as shown in the pictures, they come in Sweet Honey, Moisture Green Tea, White Rose, Lovely Strawberry, Fresh Aloe, and Juicy Pomegranate. With all of these choices, you're sure to find one you'll love!

Now for some final advice...

Don't forget to drink plenty of water and eat lots of vitamins and minerals! Although you can fake a glow with makeup, the best are those from within!

Happy Valentine's Day,

Sierra Anastasia

Finding New Inspiration

Hope everyone is doing well!

For a little update, I am officially moved back into my room in Maryland. Last night I unpacked most of my stuff and semi decorated my room. It's still kind of sad tho, since I don't own furniture besides a bed lol! Besides that, I got a bit of sad or disappointing news. I didn't get that super secret job that I applied for. But to be honest, I'm not that sad about it (or at least telling myself that?). The job included a lot of actual work hours when to be honest I am a quite lazy person lol. For work though I have no problem being super productive, but I do need a little time to myself! I think I really just wanted the job as a way to get back into Japan, but honestly I probably wouldn't have enjoyed it as I would have had little time to shop and wear cute clothes (the job required business suits only)! However now I have to figure out what in this world I want to do!!! It's really a terrifying feeling not knowing what to do with your future. 

But for now I know that I love to shop! 

So, in honor of my love to shop and the fact that I want to save money, I decided to make a post on some of my favorite (looking) clothes from sammydress.com. This is an online wholesale website that sells clothes that are manufactured for cheap prices. While I have never bought anything from this website, I do buy a lot of stuff from overseas from ebay. I think that this site is very similar, but more direct! If I ever do buy something from here, I will definitely make a post about it!

Sheer, lace, and florals!

They are just so romantic, feminine, and light and airy. Love the effortless and comfortable styles that are just so girly and cute!

Polka dots and stripes! Feminine yet sporty and casual.

And for bottoms...I love skirts the most!

More florals, soft fabrics, and flirty styles!

I think that these are great for year round cuteness, and especially great for Valentine's day :)

Love always,

Sierra Anastasia

***All pictures of clothes from http://www.sammydress.com/***

Leaving Home Part Deux

Because the last post was getting too long,

I decided to make a second part to document my last day here in California. Fortunately, besides one leaking fish tank mishap (was actually fun), I had a great last day! Right now I'm just doing a last check on my luggage, praying it's under or at the weight limit, and writing this post :)

To continue celebrating, my friend and I continued to go to our favorite places. 

So of course we had to get froyo! Menchies is a pretty popular frozen yogurt chain here in California and is super yum! I decided to be semi healthy (as if) and chose to mix blueberry acai tart and purely tart frozen yogurt. For the toppings, I picked old fashion granola, chopped strawberries, and a chocolate covered strawberry. Yummy would be an understatement!

Next, my friend and I enjoyed our favorite cheap wine. We always buy it from the Mexican super market for like $3!!! Will always love Boone's Farm and their cheap sangria fixes. Then, to commemorate our extreme baking skills, we baked super yummy choco chip cookies. I'm going to claim that we made them from scratch but you can be the judge :)

Galletas con Leche!

Lastly, I figured out an outfit that is comfortable for my plane ride. Although most people dress very casually for plane rides, I like to be semi dressed up because that's just how I like it. Whatever floats your boat right? Well as promised, it incorporates the sweater I showed in my last "haul" post.

Enjoy!

Well, now it's time for me to finish getting ready for the flight and to begin my panic/anxiety attacks about flying :)

***Con mucho amor,***

Sierra Anastasia