It's super cool to get nominated for the Liebster award twice last week from gorgeous Ana Mascara and Crystal Lin. Wow.. two nominations in one week, it sure added quite some excitement to my holiday weekend. Please check out their amazing blogs @ Ana Mascara and Crystal Lin.

In case you don't know what Liebster Award is, it is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. So, what is Liebster?  Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome. Isn't that sweet? Blogging is about building a community and it's a great way to connect with other bloggers and help spread the word about newer bloggers/blogs.

Here are rules of this award:
1. link back to the person who nominated you
2. list 11 random facts about you
3. answer the 11 Liebster questions given to you by the nominee before you.
4. pick 11 bloggers to be nominated for the award with under 200 followers .
5. come up with 11 questions for your nominees to answer.
6. go to their blogs and notify your nominees.

Random facts about me:
1. I live in California.
2. I love movies and like to watch my favorite movies over and over again
3. I am not a big fan of travel
4. My phone is not smart phone
6. I like window shopping
6. My favorite quote
- William W. Purkey
“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”

5 more to go... you can find these in my answers to Ana and Crystal's questions....

On to the questions.

Ana's questions:

1. How many dresses do you currently own?  
"Let me count .... One one-thousand. Two one-thousand. Three one-thousand. Four one-thousand. Five...? " I am sorry, that's quote from Roger Rabbit, one of my favorite movie characters. I have about 25 different dresses.

2. What is your dream profession-career?
art director in the film industry

3. On which website do you spend MOST of your time: Facebook-Blogger-Twitter or Youtube?
Blogger definitely, but I do watch tons, I mean tons of youtube videos.

4. If someone gave you a million dollars, how would you spend it?
I'd like very much turn it into 2 million dollars... I know I am greedy :)

5. Do you prefer to shop online or in stores?
Online, I am addicted to window shopping. Online stores is my Disneyland.

6. Tell me, what is the BEST face cream you've ever tried?
Lancome skincare

7. Do you have any special talent?
I would say .... imagination :)

8. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
San Francisco, city by the bay

9. Have you ever been bullied?
I survived.

10. What would you wear on a first date?
anything cute

11. What is your favorite activity to do when it's sunny and warm outside?
Shopping, however a good concert is nicer.

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Crystal's Questions. 

1) Facebook, Twitter or Instagram?
Instagram. A picture is worth a thousand words. 

2) Do you like blogging and why did you start blogging?
I like blogging. It is a window, no matter how small it is, shows the life of the blogger behind it.

3) If you could have anything in the world, what would you want and why?
Life experiences of some people I adore

4) Hair, Makeup or Fashion?
Fashion definitely

5) Are you a saver or a spender?
Save hard and spend harder.

6) Favorite blogger and why?
Kayture. It's just amazing.

7) 5 Places to want to visit before you die.
Exact spots where my favorite history and memorable stories happened.

8) Describe yourself in 5 words. 
"You may say I'm a dreamer"
 
9)What would you buy if you had all the money in the world.
The pursuit of happiness.

10) How do you feel accepting the Liebster award?
















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I'd like to nominate the following fantastic bloggers for Liebster Awards.


My 11 questions:

1. Cat, dog or no pet?
2. Can you live without ever using any social networks like facebook, twitter, to some extent google, youtube, blogger etc. at all?
3. Do you like to change your hair style/color from time to time or you prefer the similar style?
4. How much time do you normally spend each day on hair and makeup?
5. Do you ever want any real dream (not day dream) coming true?
6. You rather have an exceptionally glamour life but die young or normal but very long life?
7. What inspires you most when you are feeling down?
8. What makes you laugh out loud ?
9. Who is your favorite blogger?
10. Horror movies, comedies, or drama?
11. Avatar or the Dark Knight ? If you haven't watched these two, then Twilight or Hunger games?



Record breaking heat is baking California right now with temperatures climbing to new highs, it is perfect time to chic up my vacation ready collection with bebe cold shoulder kimono romper - hot blue underneath blazing sunshine, faux wrap v-neckline, flared sleeve with slits, self-tie at back and super soft drape.
bebe cold shoulder kimono romper, MAKOWSKY bag,  charlotte russe matte side-cutout platform bootie,  Versace sunglasses, FOREVER 21 bracelet








Hey, I hope you had a fantastic father's day weekend. I love cute stripes and have the urge to seek out many of them for summer. I literally "ran" to this awesome dress in the store, it's so embarrassing :). Its blocked stripe pattern design, flattering retro fit and lightweight fabric all converge to make it perfect for summer.
Forever 21 striped fit & flare dress, BCBGeneration clutch, Cathy Jean combat booties, Tiffany & Co. sunglasses, Forever 21 bracelet, Charlotte Russe earings





Ok, I didn’t really skate, I just walked around with one of my favorites – skater dress with twirly cut, which is somewhat reminiscent of 90s’ baby doll dresses and inspired by ice-dance costumes.
bebe dress, Forever 21 casual jacket, Vince Camuto bag, Charlotte Russe pink sole pump, Dolce&Gabbana sun glasses








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@ photos by Nick Linnan


A little break off from work and relax on a spa day. Indulging myself with every attention and comfort is just what’s needed to wash away stress, recharge my batteries and get inspired.


bebe cross neck dress, botkier valentina box satchel, Charlotte Russe open front cover-up, Nine West shoes








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@ photos by Nick Linnan