049 Case of the Disappearing Color + GIVEAWAY

What I Wore || Blazer Gap | Shirt Given | Jeans Taiwan | Rings (assorted) Vintage, Jewelmint, Romwe

Story as to why there is no color: No shoes allowed in my house! Imagine me wearing my wonderful wholesale-dress creepers, the neon blue and yellow ones. :)

Also. My friends have dubbed my new Romwe and Jewelmint rings as weapons.

Now, onto the Giveaway! I'm giving away some Romwe stuff, that I know I won't/cannot wear! So I'm passing them on to a lucky person :) This is held because I postponed the Vamastyle one until the end of next month.

WHAT YOU WILL WIN:

Triple Chain and Spike Double Ring (name?)

Running Wild Crop Top

Yellow Tights

HOW TO ENTER:

1. MUST BE A UNITED STATES RESIDENT (Sorry, International peeps! Shipping is just too expensive. The Vamastyle one will be an international contest, don't worry!)

2. Must be a follower of saltandleather

3. Leave a comment with your email address as well as your GFC username

This contest will end on June 3rd, a week from Sunday.

Good luck! And also, Happy Memorial Day!

xx maggie

Now Playing || Oceans. Sand. Trees. - Epik High

INTERLUDE: Instagram and Art

FOOD

 

ART

 CLOTHES

Instagram: @saltandleather

Just what goes on in my life. The shoes are from Macy's, and they're for prom -- I just got them over the weekend. Also received my Romwe package, not a huge fan of the Tshirt or tights, so I am debating whether or not to hold a contest for them. It would be for US residents only, to make up for the fact that my Vamastyle contest won't be held until the end of next month! I would be giving the Tshirt, tights, and a ring from Romwe away.

ALSO. That paper in the art section is amazing. Best $8 ever spent. I absolutely love it. (And you guys can tell I have a froyo addiction, right? I just got some with Tyler today, during lunch)

Here are some of my favorite art pieces from my AP Studio Art concentration:

Not the most cheerful art in the world, but that's not exactly my thing. All of these photos were done with Photoshop CS5, revolving around the human body. I'm not really happy with the backgrounds of the last two photos, but I didn't have time to change it before I turned it in. I literally was working until 3 AM on some days during Spring Break to finish my art. (Shown in that one instagram picture -- that was how my Spring Break went)

xx maggie

Now Playing || Angel - EXO

048 Alive

What I'm Wearing ||Shirt Zara (Goodwill)|Sweater Gap|Skirt Vamastyle|Tights Taiwan|Shoes Wholesale-dress|Necklace Forever21

Hi everyone! Long time no post. I'm actually not technically finished with my AP tests yet, but since I only have English left tomorrow, I decided to post instead of doing pre-calculus homework :) Thanks for all the well wishes on my AP Testing, by the way! I was really scared going into US History and Biology, but I felt pretty good about them after I finished the test, which is good. I feel like I'm all finished with school, it's insane. 

Also. One of the three main points of my post today:

THESE SHOES

I saw these on Wholesale-dress and immediately bought them. I got them in the mail last week and I've worn them almost every day since then, no regrets. I'm seriously in love with these shoes <3. You'll be seeing them a lot from now on. 

Also: Funny story... my English teacher was talking and in the middle of her sentence she goes off on a tangent about my shoes and how cool they are.

My teacher: "... oh but who cares about taking a test? Those shoes are so cool!"

Me: "Wha...?"

(Also: enter 330vmok578r when you purchase something from wholesale-dress for a discount!)

Point Two:

An update on my life -- aside from AP testing, I'm going to Prom! My friend (who is mentioned in a million posts on this blog, I swear) invited me. It's next weekend, so pictures will be up after that.

Also, I am going to start working part time at Gap as of next week!

And lastly, I have a haul coming up, once I receive my package from Romwe.

Saving the best for last...

Point Three:

My contest! 

I will be partnering with Vamastyle! We will be giving away one $100 voucher, starting at the end of June.

I'm sorry it's not going to start earlier, especially since I've said that I would host a contest for my anniversary, but this is so their Spring/Summer 2012 collection can be released, for all of you to see, and for the winner to buy from.

xx maggie

(Follow me on Instagram for updates on my life: @saltandleather)

Now Playing || W - JYJ

047 Velvet Gunmetal

What I Wore||Cardigan Mother's|Dress Etsy.com|Tights Taiwan (Similar here)|Shoes Vans|Necklace Alameda Flea Market

A simple outfit I wore on a windy day! This velvet dress is so warm, and it was only $3+shipping on Etsy.com. Of course, when I originally got it, it was mid calf and didn't look good at all. So I just altered it myself.

As I stated in my last post, I'm not going to be on for a while -- AP crunch time! I will definitely start posting after May 16th, and will introduce my contest then! I am blocking blogger and most of my other social media sites, but I will still be on Twitter, I think. If you guys follow me on there (@MPastaa), you will realize that I've got some fun activities lined up for me next month, after AP's! 

Till then! I'm off to study more. And exercise.

xx maggie

046 Impression Tights

Salmon Benedict with potatoes for brunch today! Yum.

(bad picture taking on my sister's part, but I thought it was funny...!)

What I Wore||Shirt Gap|Skirt Vamastyle|Tights c/o oasap.com

I'm loving these tights I got from oasap! Sheer enough for the summer, but so cute! They give off the illusion of being thigh highs, which I absolutely love. And they have polka dots. Which is why I matched it with my spotted T shirt from Gap. I just wanted to see how this outfit looked, so I tried it on at home -- this isn't what I actually wore today, hence my glasses and somewhat messy hair.

More outfit possibilities with these tights: Cut-off denim shorts and a blouse (which is what I wore today), a pleated skirt and a blouse/T-shirt, etc.

xx maggie

Now Playing || Still Life - Epik High

045 Pastel and Star

also to be called... two ways to wear a jacket that are pretty similar to one another and therefore can be smushed into one post. (aka what I wear to school?)

What I'm Wearing||Jacket Banana Republic (Mom's)|Shirt Vintage (Grandma's)| Jeans Idle Mind|Necklace Alameda Flea Market|Shoes&Sunglasses Forever 21

Realized that I should have knotted my shirt! I'm regretting it now... but now I know.

What I'm Wearing||Jacket Banana Republic (Mom's)|Shirt H&M|Jeans Gap|Accessories Macy's, gifted

I wore this outfit today! It's sunny in the Bay Area now, so I'm breaking out the Spring-Summer wear now. I love these pants, just got them -- a size too large, but they are so comfy and are the perfect length for my legs that I just don't care.

I have finalized the Giveaway! It'll be announced in May, because that's when my sponsor will be releasing their new collection! Keeping it a secret for now, though ;). There's another reason for that though -- I will soon be going on a mini-hiatus, to study for AP Exams and take them. I estimate that I'll be gone from the 29th of this month to the 16th, which is when my last AP final is. 

Also! Good personal news -- I got a scholarship to attend the Pre-Collage Summer Classes at the Academy of Art University in SF! I will [hopefully, I'm sending in course selection tomorrow] Graphic Design, Intro to Visual Design, Multimedia Advertising, and Fashion Styling. I was very lucky, because someone had rejected the scholarship from my school, and I sent in a late application, since I'm waitlisted for AIDSUMMER, and decided that this would be better for me. So excited to be able to go to SF all summer!

Any of you SF bloggers want to tell me good, cheap places to eat near the AAU? ^^

xx maggie

Now Playing||Infuse Into - the GazettE

Pasta

Thank you for all the kind comments, everyone! I'm currently trying to prepare a giveaway for everyone, and will hopefully have it ready by next month. I would have it finished sooner, but with AP testing in May, I will be taking a slight break at the end of April and beginning of May to prepare for them.

I'm also sorry for the short absence, during Spring Break, I didn't really do anything but study and eat (if you follow me on Instagram, I think you know what I mean!). I did do some things though, and there will be a separate post for that! (Hopefully up tomorrow. We'll see how much of a procrastinator I've become in a week).

As a result, I'm going to show you all how to make a pasta dish I sort of came up with last Sunday. I had just come back from a hike, and really didn't want anything heavy, so I decided to create a light pasta. Hope you guys enjoy! I'm sorry there aren't any really exact measurements, because I always make a lot to eat over a long period of time. Also, I decided to make a post on how to make it after I made it the first time. Second time, I had no basil.

Final Result: 

How To:

(if you guys can't read it, tell me and I'll change the size!)

I hope you all enjoy. This was the first time I've tried something like this!

Also, I've been nominated by the lovely Josie at 8-bit grayscale for the One Lovely Blog Award!

Rules:

* Each tagged person must post seven to ten things about themselves.

* You have to choose and tag 7 people.

* Go to their blogs and tell them you tagged them.

* Have Fun.

Things about me:

1. I'm really amused by stereotypical Chinese jokes. Especially when I can actually (sadly?) relate to them.

Case 1: I hate getting B's. I really really despise them. A lot. Especially when they are on my report card.

Case 2: That "Shit Asian Moms Say" video. I think I died laughing. "HONEY DO FOR ME!" (I had such a 'that's my life' moment there)

2. I love reading, having started when I was 3. It's mostly because I'm a socially awkward turtle, and had a really bad transfer in the middle of my third grade year. That spells disaster for any child, especially me.

3. While my siblings both love playing video games, I don't. In fact, the only one I've ever really played is Final Fantasy X and Kingdom Hearts 365/2 Days. I played Pokemon once, and the next day, had a splitting headache.

4. In relation to no. 2, I've destroyed my eyesight because of reading. I used to stay up and read with a flashlight. Coupled with a family history of bad eyesight, you take away my glasses/contacts and I can walk into a pole.

5. I really love music, but not a lot of mainstream American music that my classmates enjoy. I enjoy a good combination of visuals and good music. It's okay to have bad visuals, but if you're gorgeous and have shit music, I will spurn you. Probably because I'm a music student.

6. Even though I don't plan on majoring in science, because I want to go into Business and Graphic Design, I'm taking two science classes this year, Physiology and AP Biology (with the same teacher). It sucks, but I love it.

7. If I can find any way to sleep in, I will. I don't wear makeup so I can have 5 minutes of sleep, but during the summer, I'll sleep at 3 AM and wake up at noon. My dad says I'm a vampire, I say I just hate the sun. (Same thing?)

I tag...

1. Qin @ Qin at the Disco

2. Mitha @ Letters to Juliet

3. Kassidy @ Galactic Kassidy

4. Yessica @ Yess on the Spot

5. Alex and Joyce @ carouselstreet

6. Christy and Selvia @ Am2pm Chic

7. Blush @ blushjewellery.blogspot.com

Once again, thank you all! I am really motivated to get this contest rolling because of all of you!

xx maggie

Now Playing|| Epik High - Still Life