♦First time for everything♦

So it's been a while again *insert usual excuses here*

But I'm back and with something I've been promising :)

Outfits!

So I only had time to take photos twice, both on pretty casual days. But I have to start somewhere right?

Enough talking (or typing) though ya, and here are the pix:

***Disclaimer: Ignore my giant hands....they are giant***

Outfit one: 

Lace trim cardigan: Ann Taylor

Zip pocket t-shirt: H&M

Ankle Studded Leggings: Marshalls

Watch: Ross

Anchor Bracelets: Forever 21

Black diamond earrings: Forever 21

Outfit two:

Love one piece sweater: Fashion Q

Ankle studded leggings: Marshalls

Nude heels: Payless

Gold chain necklace: Laila Rowe

Watch: Ross

Anchor Bracelets: Forever 21

Black diamond earrings: Forever 21

And a picture of me new nail design (finally decided to get acrylic/gel nails again after more nail breaks)...

Lots of pink and glittah! Not exactly the way I wanted them, but it'll do. 

Hopefully this post was semi interesting although they were pretty basic coordinates/outfits. I will try harder to take more vigilant pix of my work outfits *promise* I am actually in the middle of changing my style a bit. I always like different styles but tend to over wear my favorite. So instead of doing overly girly and lacy things, I'm moving toward a more mature/minimalist (but not really lol)/mod style. My next haul will give a better picture of what I mean...especially since it's filled with jewels!

Oh! and yes, my blog design changed once again lol. I'm currently obsessed with cute kittens (greatly inspired by my cat ear headband and a new purchase being shown soon!)

But for now,

Love and cat licks,

Sierra Anastasia

Hanami & Haul

Hi hi everyone!

Just a bit of a fun update/haul. 

First things first, to get into the spring mood...I present sakura (cherry blossoms):

 Mini Sakura forest...sadly only a few areas were in bloom yet.

 Ooooooh ya, close up

 Sky and tree views

 Everyone enjoying nice weather and pretty blossoms

Feeling springtime yet? I dragged myself to go see them bloom (finally!!!) today...and only spent literally 5, maybe 10 minutes taking pictures before I left. I am ridiculously allergic to these things, and even being there for that short a time and wearing my face mask, I am still drained! Those pretty evil things must have still gotten into my system! Can never trust sakura lol

But all in all it was worth it!It was my first time seeing the flowers in DC (I saw them once before in Japan...complete torture lol they were everywhere!). Oh! And the metro station (at Smithsonian) had sakura stickers on the fair gates. Very helpful since I had no clue if I was going to the right place or not :)

Feel bad for tourists these past few weeks though that had come to see them, but alas it was too cold for them to come out yet. If you're ever near DC around this time you should definitely go see them! Just be careful...they can cause horrible allergies...at least to some.

On to my mini haul...I am currently obsessed with green!

And not just any green, but light, bright, and pastel greens. They just scream spring and create a very mature, sophisticated style.

I know. I know. These two are practically the same color...and actually I think they are...but I love this color!

On the left is a silk camper shirt version while the right is a casual sweater version with buttons down the back. Both totally necessary right?

And then complimentary jewelry. 

I don't really wear silver jewelry (actually never), but I couldn't resist this matching set! They remind me of something the Queen of England might wear...and so I call them my crown jewels (I'm such a dork). 

But I like these with the green shirts for a more mature Korean style look (If you don't know what I mean by that go watch some Korean dramas!).

All four of those were from Ann Taylor. Lastly are just two things I ordered from Ebay eons ago. 

These two are more Japanese style items *yaaaay*

Out of pure laziness I am just going to use the product page photos from the Ebay sellers (boo me). 

The first is a Liz Lisa tote bag that came in a magazine. Most of the free bags in magazines are the little lunch size totes but soooo happy this one is full size! It fits so much inside and I love just tossing crap around in it

Cat Ear (neko mimi) Headband!!! I absolutely looooooove it. It's way out there...and when I wear it I always forget and wonder why people are staring lol. But it's okay, it's such a great accessory and super adorbs!

Well that's it for today. 

This has been the hardest post to make so far. So drowsy from being outside...spring kinda sucks in that way eh?

More soon, 

Love,

Sierra Anastasia

Marching On

I was doing so good! 

And then work got busy, which means that life got super boring/mundane.

But I'm back to give more blah updates with a splash of obsessions (basically what I was up to).

First things first...Nikita!!! I've been watching it non stop in my free time on Netflix. It's so action-y and completely awesome!!! I watched the entire first season within two weeks and am almost done with the second :)

Second obsession...and perhaps quite dorky...is reading. Don't get me wrong, reading is extremely important (I feel my English getting better already) and totes awesome, but it's the book I'm reading. *Shameful sigh* Sherlock Holmes. This is a book I randomly bought in Japan before I left to go home. I wanted something to read while on the plane (which failed btw) but anyway, now two years later I finally picked it up again and I'm addicted! I like to read it on the way to and from work and basically anywhere else I can sit and focus. 

The book itself is just a compilation of many of his mysteries/stories and is so interesting! But I find myself imagining him looking like Robert Downy Junior from the films lol...dunno if that's a serious problem or not?

Whew...ok time for last obsession!

***Gummy***

Gummy bears you say?

No! The fab Gummy from YG family of course :) I have loved her since her mini album a few years back, and now she has a new Japanese mini album *yaaaaay*

The title or single track is Shinjiteru, which I think is being used in some drama or movie. To be honest I paid no attention to that but just sat and repeated the short 2 minutes of the song in her mv.

After about a week or two of that the album is finally out and it's great!

Always love her soulful and elegant voice.

And even more soul and emotion can be found in Lee Hi's new song and mv, Rose.

I am really a huge fan of the new star because she's so cute (and awkward on programs) and nice. Doesn't hurt that she's also YG (they seriously do a great job). But anyway, enough blabbering...here's the vid :)

Ok, I think that will be it for tonight.

Sorry if there are more typos than usual, I have a dangerous mix of sleepy/tiredness going on as well as a new set of claws. I would take a pic of the nails, but frankly I don't really like them. The guy did a pretty hack job and they didn't have rhinestones or pearls (what tha?!). So epic amounts of glitter had to try to make up for it. And even if they were drop dead gorge, my phone is seriously on the fritz and well, I find it easier not to use it unless absolutely necessary lol.

But until next time,

Peace and love,

Sierra Anastasia

Green Eyed Monster

Peek-a-boo!!!

Today's post is super exciting for me since it is about my first pair of circle lenses...

*excitement*

A while ago while I was perusing some awesome blogs, someone had a link to a website called eyecandys. So I decided to try it out!

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For my first pair, I decided to go with green. The website is quite awesome as you can search for lenses by color, size, or length of wear.

So all I did after that was add the lenses to my cart and check out! The shipping is free so it's even more awesome! After about 3-4 days of processing (aka torture) they mailed it off and it arrived about a week and a half later. Not too bad when shipping can take 10-20 days according to their website.

And now for the pictures ***yay***

How it came in the package ~walaaaah~

Details on the lenses: Geo Angel Green

Diameter is 14.2, Base Curve of 8.6

*mission impossible: 5 level bottles...so hard to open!*

Uber close up of the lens. Outside of the eye it's super green in color, but on it is much more natural.

Looks pretty psychedelic eh *totes groovy*

And what they look like on...

Before/without on the left, and after/with on the right.

My camera kind of sucks so it's hard to tell, but my eye is just a tad bit bigger looking, but the most change is the color of my eye. To be honest I have giant eyes anyway and didn't really want to make them seem much bigger, so I'm glad it is a bit more subtle or natural looking. But you can also definitely tell a difference so I'm quite happy.

Final thoughts/opinion/review/whatever:

Color: 5/5 -It is a nice deep green color while looking quite natural, but still enhancing the eye.

Enlargement: 5/5 -Since I have big eyes I don't have much to say/compare to but they do even make my eye look bigger so two thumbs up^^

Comfort: 4/5 -At first they are just a bit hard to adjust to. My eyes get blurry every so often around the edges and so it's a bit uncomfortable. But other than that they don't feel thick on the eye. Also, they actually get more comfortable and unnoticeable the longer you wear them!

Price/Value: 5/5 -Granted these are my first pair of lenses, again I can not really compare them to others. But for the price of about $25 a pair (which lasts up to a year if taken care of properly), I think that it was a great buy. I'm really glad I tried these and want to definitely try more colors!

Ta-Ta for now!

Love,

Sierra Anastasia

Spring Items Haul

Hi Hi :)

Gonna try to make this as quick as possible since there seem to be quite a few pictures...

hope you enjoy!

First up is my package from ebay:

Plastic bags that the stuff came in. I ordered 4 items from the same seller.

Same skirt in light green and pink color options. While I love the colors, the skirt doesn't look so nice on. Instead of looking flirty and pleated, when worn it stretches out and is just straight across. But they were only about $10 each so can't really complain too much. Just wish they were nicer on :(

This is the 100cm long maxi skirt. This is by far my favorite from what I ordered. I love the color, which is called "milk tea" as well as the length. The only downfalls are that they black band is super tight (can be a bit uncomfortable) and that the slip/lining underneath is super static-y and clingy! I had to use some de-static spray to be set free from the thing lol. But again, it was only like $13 so ya...

This was the last thing I ordered. A pretty long sleeve lace dress. My photo on the right was clearly bum looking so I just stole the promo pic from ebay (shame on me). The promo pic shows a lot better what it looks like on. It's quite pretty and comfortable...the only downfall is that the slip underneath is super short! It barely covers my bum. So I'll be forced to buy shorts or figure something out in order to wear it. That being said, it was also pretty cheap...just around $25.

Next up is stuff from forever 21.

To prepare for spring (even more lol) I stocked up on some accessories. The earrings on the left are super luxe rose gold  with gems. So over the top and gorge! To the right are some super cute and frilly/sheer ankle socks to wear with my heels. I think that frilly socks have become my obsession over the past 6 months.

Also under the earrings, you can see a bit of the plain white sweater I bought (full pic in previous post).

Next up is this lovely Victorian inspired blouse from Love 21. I tend to be drawn in by that line because of all of the feminine, flowy, and classic styles. Then on the right is one of my new faves.A blue knit sweater with lacey white stripes! Basically everything I adore in one sweater *pure love*

And then there was Ann Taylor. 

Sorry for the weird angle...lighting can be so annoying sometimes. This is a mesh and pink pearl buttoned sweater/cardigan. It was originally $78 and I scored it for $19.88!!!

Then I scored this super cute sweater I've been stalking that was originally $98 again for $19.88!!! I was soooo excited. It's a pretty simple 3/4 sleeve sweater in confection green (light/pastel green) decorated with clear and white crystals along the collar. Love it!

Lastly, I received a gift card to H&M and so had to go in and buys something! Luckily it coincided with their  end of season sale and so I found a really cheap item *go me*

Just a simple off white skirt with sheer scallop lace :)

You think I have enough lace for spring yet?

Well that's all for today. Not really in a good mood so just going to stick to the pictures.

So until next time,

Love and lace,

Sierra Anastasia

Sangria, My Love

So this may be a really random/longish post but whatevz!

As I mentioned in another post, I'm completely obsessed and consumed with spring.

I just love it!

Redid my blog too to include even more flowers and in your face pink-titude. 

The goal was basically to have it look as if a garden threw up on your screen!

Would you call it a success? 

Moving along though, this is just an update post and then my haul post will be up next.

Basically this is my food post! 

So last week my mum took me to one of her new fave restaurants called Hank's Tavern. 

I had super yummy chicken quesadillas (that I forgot to take a pic of I totes fail) and a mango margarita (also no pic). But for dessert I had oreo cake (of course there's a pic of that!).

After that night, I just had more work blah blah blah. 

Then more fun when I went to my favorite restaurant everrrr with my cousin. We went to La Tasca's happy hour and dare I say we left elated!

From the pics you can probably tell it's a tapas bar. Tapas can be pretty expensive but this place has tapas during happy hour for around $4-$5 a plate! And they give you loads of food. I have never been able to eat more than two plates. But enough of going on an on about them (my friends always say it's as if I work for them lol...I like to get them addicted to it).

***The left pic is of sangria (duh, but don't remember which flavors I think cava and tinta and the right are las gambas (shrimp), pan con salmon (bread with smoked salmon), and las berenjenas (eggplant with creamy cheese sauce)***

After that we dipped into our fave Cupcake shop downtown called Crumbs Bake Shop!
They make so many different types of cupcakes, which all seem to be uber sweet and pretty. This time I decided on my favorite flavor from them, the Blueberry Cream Cheese.
*yuuuuum*

On Friday, I went to my old University's fashion show. While I was kind of disappointed in the show, I was really happy to meet up with friends I hadn't seen in a while! And after the show we decided to go to the club...was like being in school again! Especially since I was stuck in the city after that and ended up crashing at my friends the next two nights. Sleep over!!!

^^^Donuts she bought us for breakfast^^^

Between giggles we decided to go to *shock and amazement* La Tasca! I told you I love that place!!! So more eggplant (las berenjenas) for me *spirit fingers* Then us geniuses decided to order a full pitcher of sangria and to be honest, I didn't think I'd be able to walk for three days lol. But we banded together, and with teamwork totally vanquished the pitcher! 

***Happy Hour Menu, Empanadas and Gambas, Croquetas and Berenjenas***
***Empty glasses of sangria...we had like four each!***

After heading home Sunday, my weekend was over but not all fun was lost. 

My package from ebay arrived *yaaaay* So guess what's up next!

Loving food forever,

Sierra Anastasia 

Music of the Moment (2)

Hi hiiiiii!!!

Just going to do a quick post before I delve into my more "effort inducing" ones that I've been avoiding...

But in my defense I've also been pretty busy (which is also quite surprising).

This past week I've been on the go almost non stop and I love it!!!

But more on that later, here are my fave songs/vids for now.

My loves are back!!! 

This song is classic awesome U-Kiss with their awesome voices, cool dance moves, and hot facial expressions <3

So I'm an avid YG fan (go YG Fam!) and love their new artist, Lee Hi.

Her mini album just came out and while I like the feature title (It's Over), I found this song to be sooo uber cool. It's totally relaxing and her vocals show depth and maturity (as usual though).

On to my pure Kpop guilty pleasures. Lately I've started to really get into this newish group called Girl's Day. I love their song Don't Forget Me. So when their new song debuted I had to check it out and let me just say...it is ADDICTING!!!

I love the mature style and feel of the song as well as the sheer bad-assery and the cool makeup.

Unfortunately it makes me want to shop though :( 

*side note* While I love Japanese fashion I get influenced by Korean fashion too cuz it's just so cool and simple sometimes *end random side note*

Last one! Otherwise I'll be adding endless songs here.

Another cool and powerful "go women" type song is from the group Rania. Some of the outfits are a bit meh in my opinion but overall love the song.

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And if anyone didn't know or didn't catch the clues from these videos...I LOVE Kpop. Drink, eat, and breathe it. I've been listening to American pop too lately since a lot of it is really rocking. 

But anyway, this is supposed to be a short post. I'll do updates/pictures/haul stuff soon so ya :)

Also, I love music from all over so if you have any recomendations/おすすめ please let me know!

Love and music,

Sierra Anastasia