sunday brunch: turkey egg sandwich!

sunday brunch: turkey egg sandwich!

 Ingredients:

makes one sandwich.

2 slices of white or whole wheat bread

1 egg

2 slices deli cut turkey

1 slice white american cheese *

  3 slices of tomato

1 whole dill pickle *

mayonnaise *

salt

pepper

extra virgin olive oil *

* means optional ingredients. feel free to omit or substitute for ingredients of your own.

First off, I like to put the cheese on the pieces of toast and (if you have a toaster oven, that's awesome) bake it until the cheese starts to brown slightly. Next, I fry my egg (or egg whites, depending if I'm feeling healthy that day). I season the tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Afterwards, spread mayonnaise on your toast and construct the sandwich. Feel free to cut the pickle into edible pieces, or leave it whole if you like eating a whole pickle.

This is one of the easiest breakfast/brunch/lunch sandwiches you can make. It takes me about 5 minutes! I try to race the toaster to see if I can get everything else (like the egg) done before it goes off, haha. This is a great way to get your protein and veggies in, and a great pick-me-up for the rest of the day. I, especially, love making this sandwich on weekdays when I'm strapped for time before running out of the house and I need something I can eat as I'm running to the bus stop. But I like it on the weekends too, when I can make a hash brown (don't worry, I don't know how to make homemade ones. We just get frozen ones that you can pop in the toaster oven or microwave, haha).

Have a great Sunday, everyone!

LOVELOVE, JULIA.

up against the wall

up against the wall

 

Is it just me? When I wear shorts, there's always an unsightly bulge around the crotch area, haha. How do I fix it?! Is it because my hips and butt area is such much larger than my waist, when I belt things it creates that weird bulge? Help me! But this is one of my favorite outfits because it's comfy. And I love oversized sweaters and tights and shorts so I can sit indian-style without worrying about flashing anyone. I'm sorry for my grouchy expression in these photos. I wasn't grouchy. I was just too tired to actually smile since I got less than four hours of sleep for no reason at all! I always find myself having extra time to sleep, but I waste it away on Tumblr and StumbleUpon...Whoops. I tend to make it up on the weekends, though, and sleep my day away.

Have a great weekend, everyone! 

 LOVELOVE, JULIA.

 Outfit Details:

cut off jean shorts - Levi's

gray shirt - Forever 21

grandma cardigan - my grandma's

brown belt, permanently borrowed from my brother- ?? (no tag)

black tights - Hue

(not pictured) brown moccasins - Minnetonka

western biographic

western biographic

 First off, I want to say thank you SO much to all my readers and followers and commenters (commentators? What's the word?). I reached 50 followers! I know for most of you, it's such a dismal number, but seriously, 50 people actually like me enough to want to read all the posts that I write and look at all the pictures that I take of myself. I am so honored and I love every single one of you. I started this blog sort of half-heartedly, like I do with all my blogs. I was pretty sure I'd abandon this project a few months in, but I stuck around. Why? I met some amazing people who also run blogs and started some friendships. And I love being able to relate to them and look towards them for inspiration. Thank you so much for encouraging me to, you guys. I'm probably going to cry. Or eat a cookie to celebrate this momentous occasion, haha.

Okay, now for the whole let's-talk-about-my-clothes thing.

You know when you think of an outfit that works inside of your head and then when you wear it, it looks nothing like you expected? And it applies to trends too. I've been loving the maxi skirt trend and I've been a little hesitant to actually go get one for myself. I've been lusting after this PJ By Peter Jensen Tiered Flannel Skirt for the longest while now, so when it went on sale, I immediately purchased it. When it finally came and I tried it on, I wanted to cry.

I AM TOO SHORT. The skirt goes down all the way to my ankles and it seems a little too long. However, I'm hesitant to hem it. I'm slowly starting to like the length, but I'm not sure. Do you guys think I should just reconstruct the skirt or should I keep it the way it is? And help me style it! I'm kind of stumped on what to do with this skirt.

LOVELOVE, JULIA.

Outfit Details:

PJ By Peter Jensen Tiered Flannel Skirt - Urban Outfitters

BDG burnout t-shirt - Urban Outfitters

my brother's brown belt (that I permanently borrowed) - ?? (no tag)

black flats - Seychelles via Gilt

spring 2011 inspiration.

spring 2011 inspiration.

spring 2011 moodboard by justlikejudas featuring woven flats

Women - Cocktail & Party Dresses, 839 EUR | Markus Lupfer Giraffe merino wool sweater, $555 | Kain Aire open-knit linen-blend sweater, $260 | Clark Coat, 560 EUR | Erdem Maggie floral-print silk-chiffon maxi skirt, $2,450 | Valentino Gathered lace skirt, $1,890 | Gucci Bamboo-embellished stretch-cotton shorts, $795 | Vanessa Bruno Athé Floral-print silk-chiffon skirt, $315 | Seychelles Women's Headstand Flat, $49 | Rag & Bone Wessex Lace-Up Boot | Proenza Schouler PS1 Large leather satchel, $1,995 | Mulberry Oversized Oak Alexa Bag, 915 GBP | Erickson Beamon Great Expectations 24-karat gold-plated bracelet, 520 GBP | Tom Ford Butterfly-frame acetate sunglasses, $420 | Eugenia Kim Honey straw hat, $335


I'm looking forward to wearing a lot of muted pastels and blacks together and denim for texture! Black bows and sashes. Black sunglasses. Black flats. Black jewelry! I love the contrast. Woven items - such as flats. Lace up boots, preferably with eyelet cutouts for warmer days. Chiffon fabrics. Thin knits for breezes.Of course, my dream bags: the Mulberry Oversized Alexa bag in Oak, and Proenza Schouler's PS1 large leather satchel in a gorgeous pastel green. WHY MUST YOU BE SO FAR OUT OF MY BUDGET?! It doesn't help that I'm an unemployed college student. At all. I mean, I spend almost all of my money on food, books, paying my cell phone bill, paying New York City's ridiculous metro fare of $2.25 a ride/$4.50 roundtrip four days a week, minimum (at least it isn't as bad as London's fares. How do you guys survive?!), more food, and impulsive shopping trips to the sale section of stores. Someone should employ me! I'm a hard worker, promise.

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the lost snow day

the lost snow day

  
Pictures from the Snowmageddon in December, featuring my little brother! I know, I'm super late in uploading. I managed to shovel the entire sidewalks surrounding my property, including the back driveway. I was so sore afterward. And my fingers were numb. I even dropped my camera in the snow. I kind of miss the snow now that it's gone.

Also, is it weird that JUST as I finished blogging about the Snowmageddon, it starts to snow? I must have some sort of magical power or something.....

sunday brunch: strawberry banana pancakes!

sunday brunch: strawberry banana pancakes!

 Ingredients:

makes about 8 pancakes, depending on how big or small you make them.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon *
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg

 1 banana *

4 strawberries *

* means optional ingredients. that's what i used for my version of these pancakes.

Whisk all the ingredients together, adding the sliced bananas and strawberries to the batter last. You can add more or less bananas and strawberries, according to taste. Or even substitute it with different toppings, like chocolate chips or other fruit! It's okay if you have left over fruit. I mean, you can always add it on top of your pancakes, haha. That's what I do.

It's a really simple recipe that I  like to make even on school mornings! And, along with some scrambled egg whites and some bacon (I love bacon SO MUCH), keeps me full all day. I like to make it on weekends because I get to serve it to my little brothers and my mom and dad and it's a great way to make them eat fruit. My family's not very health conscious when it comes to consuming fruits and veggies, so any way I can get them to eat fruits and veggies is great.

Have a great Sunday, everyone!

LOVELOVE, JULIA.

walk the surface of this town

walk the surface of this town

I've been eying this American Apparel jacket for the longest time now. Originally, I wanted the ginger color, but my friend was offering to sell this natural colored one to me for a cheaper price. I'm not too sure how I like it on me, but it keeps me super warm! Seriously, I don't even need a heavy puffer jacket. This thing keeps me well insulated. However, I do wish there were pockets! I love pockets. I haven't worn these tights in the longest while! I actually forgot about them until I cleaned my room and found it under a huge pile of clothes.

 Lately I've been hating my closet. I have no idea what to wear anymore even though my closet is brimming with clothes. But I have to save my money...for food, of course, haha. Does anyone else have this problem? I think I should just let you guys pick what I should wear. But the weather here has been a little crazy. It was about 65 degrees the other day. And then today, the winds were crazy! I almost got blown over by the wind. It's kind of funny to watch other people, though. Around my college is the Flat Iron District, and as my friends and I were walking to get some lunch, I saw a little girl and puppy getting dragged away by the wind! Of course, they were being held onto, so they didn't actually get dragged away.

And I've been loving Lykke Li lately. I mean, I've always been a
big fan of her, but I've been in the mood for her music more and
more. My post title is from her song 'Tonight'! Check it out below.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

LOVELOVE, JULIA

 Outfit Details:

Cotton Ottoman Rib Jacket in natural - American Apparel

speckled gray shirt - Forever 21

green racerback tank dress (worn as skirt) - H&M

denim jacket - ?? (no tag)

purple tights - Hue

brown belt - Anthropologie

olive bag - Urban Outfitters

brown moccasins - Minnetonka

out through the curtain

out through the curtain

my imaginary (more than) friend.

as silence escapes
your quivering, timid lips,
my valves desist (they are rebellious).

but like the dark birds
that depart to seek refuge,
(there is none) they return to proper order.

and again, i am
at peace with myself-
with the world and with your empty reflection.

it is my red chest
(not my heart) that pains me so.
and the hired help refuses to answer my calls.

postmortem, shallow;
used to define what is left
of the shell that sits, lonely, on my dresser.

i find no answer
for the questions you don’t ask.
yet your eyes cast down, as if i disappoint.

(let’s pray that this passes.)

Thanks for the great feedback on my poetry in the last post. I decided I'll randomly put them in posts where I don't have much to talk about. Or in my photography posts where I don't want to ruin the whole artsy feeling with my cacophonous rambling.

I've sort of been really into the whole wearing pants thing. Maybe it's because I love being able to walk up stairs without flashing someone by accident. Or because I get to run and frolic around my college campus like a freak because I'm super fun. You guys are probably sick of seeing these pants and this denim shirt, but I really needed a super comfy outfit for my lazy days at school, especially since I'm participating in a play for the Filipino club I joined (even though I'm not Filipino, haha) and we need to practice dance numbers. They're having something called Battle of the Barrios, and I'm a bit nervous. It sounds like super fun though!

This'll be a super short post because I actually have an essay I should be doing (due tomorrow). I have a love-hate relationship with procrastination.

LOVELOVE, JULIA

Outfit Details:

denim shirt - Hotkiss thrifted from Buffalo Exchange

burnout white shirt - Urban Outfitters

DIY tapered cargo pants - Old Navy

brown moccasins - Minnetonka

brown belt - Anthropologie

brown bag - Urban Outfitters