M.I.A. Friday

Hi All!

Sorry I've been "M.I.A." as of late. It's been a busy week of work, Hachi, Kelly Clarkson, The Fray, amongst other things.

I've had Hachi at my apartment this week and saw that he was violently scratching and pawing at his ears. I was very concerned and took him to the vet. Turns out that he has an ear infection :( He's been on antibiotics and I've been home most of the week caring for him.

Alfalfa Hachi pic taken yesterday afternoon

The next night, I had a girl's night out scheduled over The Fray and Kelly Clarkson at Hollywood Bowl! Let's just say it was one big sing along. If any of you women have had an emotional relationship/break up... her albums would be your anthem! There have been countless times where I've probably related to the words in the songs and sang my heart out... Us ladies relived some of those heartfelt moments at the Bowl that night.

I know you can't see them but, that's The Fray up there. And this is what the "cheapest" ticket gets you.

This is Kelly Clarkson up there... looks just like the The Fray... except Blue.

P.S. John Legend made a guest appearance and sang a couple of duets with Kelly Clarkson. It was a nice surprise/treat.


This weekend I will be going up to San Francisco to eat my heart out... literally. I might just have a coronary with our eating schedule we've made for ourselves. Actually, hopefully I don't. :P But I am excited because it's a mini trip that's been long overdue.

Packin' up for the weekend!

Last minute packing. I hate packing... but I hate unpacking more. In any case, San Francisco, here I come! Ready to eat my way through so, be ready for me!

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Have a happy Friday and an awesome weekend everyone!

Friday Flashback :: On Instagram

Just some highlights from over the last couple of weeks on Instagram. For those of you who aren't following me yet, you can find me on Instagram via @AnEyeForFashion and on Webstagram also. I'm fairly new to the game so help me out!

1. Japanese BBQ @ Manpuku for Father's Day

2. Cakebread Merlot - Delicious!

3. Chocolate Lava Cake

4. Fuchsia Chinese Laundry Pumps, here in red

5. Hong Kong Egg Puff

6. JCrew Fuchsia Bracelet, similar here & Hong Kong Charm Bracelet, subtle version

7. Hachi all clean after a bath

8. Tried to fool the friendboy with the Vincent card... didn't work

9. Finally received my JCrew Tillary tote

Happy Friday everyone! Any plans? Please share!

Gondolier

 
Let first start off by saying how happy I am to now own a new Rebecca Minkoff Brynn tote! I had heard about the online sale (which ended last Friday) and was hoping to find the Brynn as part of their sale. Of course it wasn't. They had introduced new colors for the season and were full price.  I was quite sad. Then, I read a post  by The Budget Babe that mentioned the sale AND that they had just released quite a few bags at TJ Maxx! I thought well, there's one nearby, I'll stop by and take a gander. To my surprise, and luck, I found the Brynn! And I found it in this gorgeous charcoal color (a good classic color that will go with most outfits).

Every time I put on a combination of black and white stripes and some red accents, I think of a Gondolier. You know, the guys that row the gondolas around the canals of Venice? Yeah, you could say that's where I got my outfit inspiration?

:: Outfit Details ::

Black & White Striped 3/4 Top (old) :: H&M, this one would be cool, but similar here

Black Cotton Pencil Skirt :: Express, similar here

Brynn Tote :: Rebecca Minkoff, also in purple, and in peach!

Red Pumps :: Dolce Vita

Croisette Eyeglasses :: Dior, also seen here, here, here & here 

Red Floral Scarf :: H&M, similar here

Thick Red Leather Belt (old) :: Anne Klein, skinny version here (which is what I originally wanted for this outfit)

Yes, I have these shoes in three colors. I love them! And they were on sale... I'm a sales shopper.

How perfect was it that I also have matching black and white striped glasses?! By the way, speaking of glasses, if you are a glasses wearer, the optician side of me will ALWAYS recommend anti-glare for your lenses. I cannot tell you how much it helps with glare from TVs, computer screens, night time driving, and asphalt glare! People don't always realize that there is still light rays bouncing off all surfaces, causing eye strain! And it also helps cosmetically. You don't see WHITE when you take photos! I also recommend iZon lenses for ALL these things.

Some close ups of the accessories!

And I thought I'd share a close up of the accessories and a random photo bomber! Peepers... what is it about you cats and your curiosity?? You sniff that scarf!

Pumped Up (Purple) Kicks

There's no room for Mundane Mondays here. Which is what led me to putting some color on. My goal as of well, 4-5 months ago, was to live outside of my black and gray wardrobe a little and explore colors more often. Luckily, I work in a place where people need my fashion expertise so if I can look the part, they'd be more willing to entrust me with their optical fashion choices. I'm always capable of looking the part but there's always 1. Do I feel like trying? or 2. Do I have anything besides black and gray or anything outside that monochromatic scheme?

Long story short, I've started to add small doses of color into the wardrobe. Luckily, most everything goes with black... And luckily, I've ventured out of the "black heels only" phase.

Hachi, sneaking into the picture...

Sometimes you've just got to stop and *sniff* the flowers

Still couldn't resist some grays in this post. Gotta compromise, right? Like I said, "small doses".

And, of course Hachi wanted in on the shoot.. hence his lil cameo in the first photo. I decided to scrap the original picture I chose and use the one with him in it. He tried so hard to make it in... why not give the diva him some photo love? Let this post be a twist to his old "Hachi Monday" posts (where he can be seen here, unforgettably here, not to mention here, annnnd finally here).

:: Outfit Details ::

Chiffon Floral Blouse :: Francesca's, similar here

Gray Pencil Skirt :: J.Crew, black version here

Purple Pumps :: DV by Dolce Vita, black version here

We're Not Out of the Woods Yet

Came home to find Hachi squinting his right eye last night. Turns out something either happened while he went out for a walk or he got something in his eye at the groomer's. In any case... I won't put plaster the internet with more humiliating photos of him wearing the cone of shame (unless it's super cute). We have yet to figure out what's wrong with his eye. Time to see the vet... again. Good thing we still have his cone from his neutering!

Until he's better (again), here's a photo I took of him over the weekend!

More outfit posts to come.

Hachi Monday :: Done and Done

FINALLY!

Neuter... check.

Cone of Shame off... check.

Stitches out... check.

Bath time & groom... maaaaaaaan....

Our stinky & scraggly dog is finally stitch free! Now it's time for a bath and a haircut!


Oh... and a toothbrushing!!

Hachi Monday :: Recovery Mode

I won't post too many depressing pictures of Hachi. He's actually been doing great. For those of you who don't know him, he's one tough booger. He is a little 3lb dog that thinks he's a Great Dane. Even though he's got a cone around his neck, he thinks he is invincible. Still jumps around, sutures and all, and acts like nothing happened.

He has been having "accidents" more frequently. For instance, this weekend, he pee'd around our bed! Twice! He's never done that before. He usually pees in his normal spots. It's like, he has to go so bad but holds it for a long time, then just goes. And doesn't stop. We don't know if this is normal after a neuter or if this is a different problem. We're crossing our fingers, hoping its not some behavioral thing.

Anyone have any tips on how to treat this or know if this is normal after surgery?

Anyway, on to some photos of him.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Hachi as a puppy

Hope you all have a great Monday!

Hachi Monday :: Cone of Shame

I felt so anxious to see Hachi as we were on our way to pick him up on Saturday morning. We finally parked and walked in and it was packed! Go figure on a Saturday. We finally spoke to the vet and he reported that he did just fine! He did have a more complicated neutering since one of his testicles was actually stuck in his abdomen. It’s funny because when I tell guy friends about this, they cringe. I won’t post pictures of his stiches and where they are for the male readers, if any.
Needless to say, Hachi is back home and resting. He has been a little sluggish here and there but still seems to have his happy-go-lucky, excited attitude about everything, despite his circumstances.
Here’s a few photos of him from over the weekend:

No Fun in the Sun for Hachi Today

Wish Hachi luck this weekend in his recovery from "neutering". He just had it done yesterday :( He had a "shy" testicle, meaning one was hiding and one had descended. Apparently when you don't get this taken care of, it could cause prostate cancer in dogs.

Poor thing! He's going to have to wear the cone of shame for a few days AND he'll probably lose more weight (he gets so depressed).

Just got word from the vet that his procedure went well and is just waking up from surgery. We get to pick him up in a few hours so I'm sure he'll be happy to come home but miserable and uncomfortable.

Just Goin' for a Walk

Saturday was a nice and sunny day. Hachi and I decided to go for a walk to take advantage of the weather (it was raining last weekend). He LOVES the wind in his face, the fresh air that it brings, and the sun in his eyes.

Hachi is a teacup Yorkie. He only weights about 3lbs. 3.5lbs when he's not watching his weight.

He needs some stylish sunglasses, he's got the squint going on.

Only two times he pants: 1. When he's thirsty 2. When he's happy about going on walks!

There's those "Surprise Toms" of mine. I forgot to mention that the still have a patch of canvas on the back with their signature label/logo.

"Hey Hachi! Get back here!"

S#!% happens, right? And somebody's gotta do the dirty work. Thanks Bub!

:: Outfit Details ::

Black and Gold Lace Top :: H&M (old)

Black Linen Blazer :: Banana Republic, similar style here

Taupe Skinny Jeans :: Zara, similar here

Camilla Black Leather Ballet Flats :: TOMS

Black Semi-Cat Eye Sunglasses :: Lindberg

Emerald Green Tiered Gem Necklace :: Urban Outfitters, similar T+J Designs Necklace here

:: Mr. K Outfit Details ::

Distressed Straight Leg Jeans :: Joe's Jeans

Black Light Zip-Up Jacket :: Monarchy, discontinued

Plaid Boat Shoes :: Sperry Topsider, similar design here

Wayfarer Sunglasses :: Prada SPR24L, discontinued

:: Hachi Outfit Details ::

Commando

Hachi Monday :: Who Cares About Spring Fashion?

"Yeah, so? What about Spring? I'll rock Grandma's Christmas sweater if I want to. It's chilly for a 3lb dog like me!"

Learn from Hachi. Just don't give a *bleep* about what anyone thinks about your style sense. It's not about the clothes. It's about your "rockability".

Happy (belated) St. Patty's Day!

Hope you all had a great and safe St. Patty's Day!!! Hachi partied so much that he was wiped out the next day! No more green beers for him.

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday everyone! Hachi says, "Hello!" and to keep awake and lively on the first weekday after daylight savings!

How were all your weekends? I was able to meet with some of my old college roommates for our Christmas (yes, I said Christmas) Secret Santa gift exchange! We usually get together closer to Christmas (and usually in the same year) but we've all gotten so much busier over the years... and some of us (not me) have had babies!! But the important thing is that we got together.

This exchange, I got a new baking apron (Thanks R.F.M.)! I am so excited to use it! I'll post some photos next weekend if I get a chance to bake!

A Brief Introduction

Hopefully my stories will be entertaining to you over the course of this blog. And hopefully the pictures will excite you too!

Just a little about me:

• I work in a high end optometry and optical shop -- It's dangerous working in retail. I want ALL the cute frames. But it comes with a price -- (sometimes) weird/crazy patients
• I love chocolate and good food
• I have a puppy named Hachi (refer to movie/wiki)
• Reading Keiko Lynn's blog, amongst other fashion blogs, makes me want to shop (Very dangerous! The "friendboy" doesn't agree... nor does my wallet)
• I've always been a native born LA girl... minus the high maintenance and shallow aspect

If you ever have questions about my posts, please feel free to ask!