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I wouldn't have shopped if it weren't for the $20 credit I have with LOFT, which led me to visit the store and end up buying a few items. I'm actually wearing this LOFT Petite Stained Glass Lace Cami in my previous post . The only other items I purchased last month was a pair of Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra Se' Sneakers , which look great and are super comfortable but I have to say that I tried on the new Adidas Ultraboost Uncaged Sneakers   and they are even more comfortable! I've been eyeing this pair in grey but they unfortunately don't make them in size 5. :( The only thing I tried on in store was this sweater dress, which I really liked (disregard my skinny jeans underneath and this was when I was still blonde last month). LOFT Here's a recipe for really delicious burgers you can make any time without a grill - they're A's favorite! JACK 'N' JILL BURGERS Ingredients: 1 medium onion 1/2 cup finely crushed seasoned salad

Here's a quick snap I took after buying our tiny Christmas tree. A swaddle blanket is now also a permanent accessory in addition to the ubiquitous scrunchy on my wrist, as mentioned here . :) With the new tree, I tried to take some holiday photos for holiday cards. :) Here's my last OOTD with blonde hair! Since my roots were growing in, I decided to try a mauve/rose color to blend in better with my darker roots and hair that will grow out. Top: LOFT Petite Stained Glass Lace Cami Leaving you with the quote of the day, "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill

After such a cold winter last year, I've come to realize that my warmest coats aren't very warm at all. What I wore all winter last year when it was coldest was my Burberry Brit Bosworth Quilted Patchwork Coat and Moncler Ariette Fur-Trim Puffer Coat , which definitely weren't warm enough. So I decided to look for a toastier coat this winter, which A graciously offered to buy for my Christmas present. :) I first became aware of the Parajumpers brand when I visited the Paragon Sports store a few years ago so I knew they would be a good brand for a warm winter coat aside from the ubiquitous Canada Goose, which I was also considering. I remember trying on the girl's Canada Goose Brittania a while ago, which didn't fit quite right and so was much more interested in seeing how Parajumpers fit. I took a quick trip to Bloomingdale's at 59th Street to try the Parajumpers Long Bear Coat I've been eyeing and am very glad I did because the store has such a great se

Since I'm on A's insurance plan now, he encouraged me to get my vision checked, which I haven't in ages because the last time I went many years ago, I was told that one eye is near-sighted, while the other eye is far-sighted, which meant I would never need glasses. I have, however, noticed that my vision has gotten worse lately when seeing things afar and so decided to go to an ophthalmologist during one of my lunch breaks. It turns out I do have 20/20 vision in one eye and 20/40 in the other. While it was too overwhelming to wear glasses with lens that improve the vision in both my eyes because it made me very disoriented when my 20/20 vision was more enhanced, it was nice to have both eyes working together once the vision in my 20/40 eye was improved by wearing glasses. Though I chose not to get glasses this time (I got prescribed sunglasses instead), I might decide to the next time I come in for my test, which should be yearly. Though many people skip their annual vision

The only thing I purchased last month is this super soft Asymmetrical Drape Collar Terry Cardigan by Caslon from Nordstrom . I love that it's so comfortable yet looks chic on thanks to the draping of the collar and it's 40% off now! This zip cardigan would go as nicely with black skinny pants and booties for work as black leggings and sneakers for the gym. Speaking of which, I've just started to go back to the gym on a regular basis and I have to say that it was so hard the first day I went back after 2 months at home with the baby. When 8 lb weights were no sweat for me before I got pregnant, I was struggling with 5 lbs in the same sculpting class. It's crazy how weak I've become even though I've been lifting 10+ lbs everyday because of baby A. I hope to get back to how strong I was during my wedding or better yet, even stronger than I was before. Here's a recipe for a super delicious breakfast of ham-asparagus strata: HAM-ASPARAGUS STRATA Pr

A has been bothering me to go blonder almost ever since we started dating, which was why I dyed my hair a blonde ombre at first as seen here and then got blonde highlights for my wedding as seen here but it evidently wasn't enough because he asked me to go blonde yet again while I was home on maternity leave. So I decided to just go full on blonde like he wanted so he can see how it actually doesn't look very good on me and never bother me again. I know this seems like a huge thing I'm doing just to satisfy him but it's also to save my sanity since I'm sure he would have bothered me about it every year if I didn't do it now, which is the best time to do it before my baby can see all too clearly. :) After doing as much research as I could - there's not much out there on blonde asians - I made an appointment! Dress: Shein  Black Long Sleeve Casual T-Shirt Dress  mentioned here . Jacket: Caslon  Knit One-Button Blazer mentioned here . Shoes: Madewell Sidewa

I actually didn't purchase anything for myself the month of August for the first time ever, not only because it has been super busy being a mother but because I've only been shopping for the baby. This is what I shop for now: But I did shop in September and ended up keeping a pair of grey distressed jeans from Express and 3 pairs of workout pants from Under Armour because it's time to get back into shape. After attending a Pilates class, which used to be easy for me, I realize how out of shape I am from not working out during the past 2 months so I definitely have my work cut out for me. Here's an easy recipe for easy Spanish rice, though I have no idea when I'll ever have time to cook again: SPANISH RICE Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce 1 can (14.5 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoo

I luckily did not gain much weight at all and so quickly lost it all right away but still stuck to dresses - I have yet to put on a pair of pants. :) Here are some post-pregnancy OOTDs: I really have to clean my mirror when I can find the time to - this Lou & Grey dress (bought in June here ) was worn on Audrina's 1 month traditional celebration day and I credit my quick weight loss to how I kept on going to the gym throughout my pregnancy.   Blurry selfie of the Magnolia Lace Dress from Anthropologie that I wore to my cousin's wedding that I was able to attend because I gave birth so much earlier. Clutch: Aldo (old but similar here ). Shoes: Enzo Angiolini (old but similar here ). Our first date night together alone to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary! Dress: Aeropostale (mentioned here ). Jacket: from HK but similar here . Bag: Chanel Boy WOC (similar here ). Shoes: Enzo Angiolini (old but similar here ).  There's so much that I wish I knew b

Baby A came a month early! :) giant swaddle :) Baby A in her 1 month OOTD! Me trying to look put together even though I'm exhausted in this Aeropostale dress mentioned here with a squirming Baby A. :) Luckily, I was pretty prepared and will share tips soon. I had no idea my water had broke and I would have Baby A that very night so I was making these Whole Wheat Nutty Waffles, which were delicious and I'm so sad I was only able to eat only one before heading to my doctor's appointment, where I found out my water actually did break. I think it'll be a birthday breakfast tradition for her. Here's the recipe! NUTTY WHOLE WHEAT WAFFLES  Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups reduced-fat milk 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts Directions: 1. Put all ingredients into a lar