What to Wear Daily: With Mimi

(Me: Tsumori Chisato Owl sweater, San Diego Hat Co. hat; Mimi: Marc by Marc Jacobs Giraffe sweater)

This is my other younger sister Mimi. All of my sisters liked visiting because they didn't have to pack much. I suggested they just borrow something from my closet, which they thoroughly enjoyed. This giraffe sweater is from a really old from early '00s. I originally saw it at a Macy's randomly and I thought it was the most hideous thing... who knew that over a half a decade later, I was obsessed with trying to find it. There is yarn that comes out of the left arm like it's the giraffe's hair. My niece is really into animals, especially giraffes and elephants. Now I can't help but love them too.

It was great to see them. It was overwhelming to have them all at once almost. I had such a great bonding experience with everyone. My brothers will be coming here in 2 weeks. I can't wait.

What's in the Closet: Prada Watch

This is a bronze Prada watch from Fall 2005. I'm not a big watch person right now, I used to be obsessed in the early 2000. I had an watch in almost every color. I'm sure I have those watches somewhere in my parents garage back in California, but none of them can bet this watch. This also came in a plastic face that came in an array of colors, but I figure that since a lot of my jewelry is this color, I might as well stick with this.

"People call us renegades

Feel like we're living crazy

We like taking on the town

Some people getting lazy"

-KOL

What to Wear Daily: Guggenheim

(Cindy: Black Rick Owens jacket, white Uniqlo shirt and black jeans;

Me: Christian Blanken grey t-shirt, Blue Margiela (MM6) long cardigan, Diesel Jeans, white H&M beanie)

My family has been visiting me for the past few weeks. I miss my family a lot. I'm part of a large family and we are all really close, I was so happy to see them. First up was my younger sister Cindy. This isn't the best picture (actually, you can't even see her and I don't look so great either) but it was the only one we took together. My family isn't big with taking pictures together for some reason. The jacket she is wearing is her first major designer purchase. It was one of her goals while she was here and of course I was there to help her make the decision. This sweater has been a staple in my uniform lately... any plain shirt and a over sized necklace and jeans.

Cindy wanted to check out the Guggenheim Museum. Not so much the artwork, but the actual building. We also went to the Whitney Museum that day as well. They had some great contemporary and not so great work there, it was fun to see.

On a side note... It's weird to be in NYC and say the word "beanie" and no one knows what I'm talking about. Is it just a West Coast thing? I'm known to lose beanies too. Once I bought a black one at a hat boutique near my house and 4 hours later it was gone... what a waste! I swear I try so hard not to lose things and it just happens anyways...

I've Got Munchies

The name I was given at the live Variety Show at Comix.

"You have to watch young people—if you’re not updated with the world of today, then you may as well get the hell out of fashion."

-Patrizio Bertelli

Shoe Collection: Balenciaga Fall 2009

I've been on a Balenciaga kick lately with shoes... I got these from Barney's a couple months ago. I wasn't trying to get them in black, but that was all they had left in my size. I would've loved the ones I posted here... but a size 39 will ever fit.

(Given at Ten)

True story.

Taking a Trip: Boston- Food and Spirit Edition

I went to a some great places in Boston that some friends recommended. We also found some places while just roaming around, which was a lot fun.

What's in the Closet: Vintage MIT Brass Rat Ring

It has taken me a while for me to post this... This is quite possibly my favorite piece of jewelry that I own. I wear it more than any other piece of jewelry that I own, because it's kind of underrated, just a simple band of gold with details. It took me a couple of years to find it. It's a 1970 MIT class ring. I'm not a class ring kind of person, but when I first saw this ring on a 70+ women, I was hooked.

I asked her simply, "What kind of ring are you wearing?"

"It's my late husbands MIT ring."

I spent a pretty penny on this thing. I mean I'm kind of embarrassed really, but it's so hard to find and usually really expensive when you find one. They are very coveted. It's the most recognized class ring, but it's only if you know what it is. (It's almost like having a Super Bowl ring but for colleges.) Since I did just take the trip to Boston, I felt like it was very appropriate to finally post it. I love how the gold looks aged more than anything and I found it in really good condition considering how old it is. I had an incident where I almost lost the ring... thank goodness I didn't. I seriously would've had a meltdown. I did lose something else, but it turned out to not be as important as I thought, because at least it's easier to find another one of those than this thing.