Roped In

Somehow, no matter how hard I try, I always seem to default to a basic tee and jeans. Last Friday I really tried... I got all dressed, stepped outside to 50 degree weather and ran back inside to swap out my dress for my go to tee. Seriously, ever since I swapped my pantsuit required job for my current one, I've totally swung in the opposite direction when it comes to dressing.

Long story short, I've been bad. My one saving grace are these super versatile statement necklaces. The idea was born out of the want for a piece that would go with a basic tee or black maxi and really just work with about anything. After that came my favorite theme: juxtaposition. In this case it was the hard nature of army rope in contrast to feminine rhinestones. The whole look is somewhat tribal with a modern flair.

I'm personally in love with these pieces and get major use out of the solitaire design which I recently wore to a party and could not stop getting compliments on!

Get these goodies here or in my shop in the top banner!

Shop the Look (1) Solitaire Rhinestone Statement Necklace (2) Rhinestone Rope Tribal Necklace (3) Copper Banded Rope Necklace
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quick sketch

Phew! One final project and one final exam down! 3 to go. I think I did rather terribly on my exam, but at this point I just want to pass the class. Oh mathematical logic how I hate you. On another note, here are some costume design sketches I found on my computer from a while ago. I think I did them in the airport on the way to Cambridge, England. Enjoy.



Queen of Mayhem

snow drops

My latest jewelry creation. It ties with a white ribbon.

proof that I am the Queen of Mayhem

Clearly I'm obsessed with blogging because as soon as the mirror broke, I ran to get my camera so I could share this horrific event with you guys.

Today I was cleaning. Wow. Right, so beside the fact that me cleaning is epic, with me, mayhem ensues. So I was vacuuming my carpet and floor and I had finished, so I went to unplug the power cord. Then, somehow, I don't even remember how, I saw my full length mirror falling in slow motion. Literally, S L O W M O T I O N. That's right, so slow that I could have let go of the vacuum cleaner and stopped it. But instead I watched it crash to the floor (aka newly clean rug) and shatter into 100,000,000 pieces. I don't even think that's an exaggeration.

So now, I have a newly cleaned now scattered with shards of glass floor, and no mirror. Mayhem-- and I'm it's center. So there you have it, proof that I didn't just choose my blog name cause it "sounded cool"

royal-tee

looking to get your hands on some cheap clothing? well a while ago i mentioned that i'd be launching a website to sell my scarves. whilst that hasn't happened yet, i've managed to launch another blog where i'll be selling some of my clothing.



check it out royal-tee's.

i will be periodically updating what's for sale so keep on checking back for new steals and deals.

you can also shop by clicking the royal-tee's image at the top of the page. oh, and let me know what you think.

home is where the heart is

i'm back from cali where i spent my days playing board games, decoratign my room (post below), riding (above) and chilling in the pool (photos soon).

yay! i have internet. ;)

the sad part is that school starts soon and pittsburgh is rainy. it's hard to leave the sun.

royale retreat

**I meant to post this earlier but we don't have internet here in CA**

So I never really told you guys exactly why I was leaving for California.

Basically, I have a new room (and house) to decorate! I'm on a tight spending budget but I'll whet your appetite with a few photos of my room so far. I hope you all enjoy!!


I now have a duvet cover that matches the floral pillows. :) My bed is soooo AMAZING!!


I LOVE my new bedside tables, lamps, and my alarm clock. This one (round one) is from Ikea, so is the alarm clock. This bedside table is rounder and stockier than the other one so I decided to pair it with a round lamp.


This bedside table is from Pottery Barn. I like how the tables and lamps don't match. If they did I think it would look too much like a hotel room and way less antique. This more elongated lamp was paired with the lamp that was spindlier. :)

The lamps and shades are from Ikea. They sold the lamps I have in white ceramic, but I decided that too much white would get really heavy in the room. However, I still wanted something white-- I didn't want the lamps to be strong accents. The glass base lamps were the perfect find.

The glass really lightens up the room with it's interesting and playful shape.



I found this Klimt painting at Ikea (yay, I LOVE Ikea!!) I needed something long to fill up a wide wall, but ended up moving my bed where the painting would have gone. I found a new wall for my painting, which matches surprisingly well with my duvet cover.

the beauty of where the painting is, is that it's opposite a wall of glassed mirrors so I get to see it from any part of my room. :)

**UPDATE** I forgot to say the room cost a grand total of ~ 800 USD. Not bad.

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california dreams

I'm leaving for Cali at 4am, don't forget about me!!!

kingdom of wealth

As it is en vogue to be opening little blog shops to accompany fashion blogs, I figure I might as well get on the bandwagon and give it a shot myself.

In addition to this, I will be selling my Circles & Braids Scarf for $36 (USD). Shipping not included.

All orders can be placed by emailing your address, colour preference, and quantity to christinaooi@gmail.com. The first order the scarf in blue steel will get $6 off. :)

Here is a sneak peek at my web-shop...



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On another note, I'm leaving my native east coast and going to California for 10 days. I don't think I will be updating much in that time, because I don't think I will have internet!

See you in August!

QoM

circles & braids & true colours

I'm officially going to be selling the Circles & Braids scarf.

They come in three colours: dune rider, snow cap, and blue steel.
The true colours can be viewed here.

They'll be going for 38 USD.

I'll make an announcement when orders can be officially placed.

Thanks for all the comments!!