don't look before you laugh.

look ugly in a photograph.
flash bulbs; purple irises
the camera can't see.
(city of blinding lights -- U2)



hey there!

mm, man, it's been a good day. spent the first half in the hotel room, essentially, reading & being lazy & watching the fifa cup kick-off concert. that was amazing: a good mix of african music & western music, not to mention some european groups. soccer isn't very popular around here, but i might have to watch this! mom & i went back to the summit after she finished with her workshop, & we went to the cheesecake factory (more on that later), did some shopping, & found a wonderfully abandoned parking lot to take pictures in!


v-neck is old navy, vest is american eagle, skirt is from walmart, shoes are candies, sunglasses are from kohls.




earrings are betsey johnson (i know, you can't really see them, sorry!), heart pendant (which is actually a watch) is american eagle, blue-jewel bracelet is thrifted.

we then went to charming charlie, which is the cutest clothing/accessory store! it's color-coded, which is quite handy actually. but their clothes don't really interest me: its all in the details!

that belt is actually purple... hotel lighting is crap.



then we went to another shopping mall & to two other stores: aerie & forever 21.

the cardi is from aerie, & SO SOFT. they're having a sale, so i suggest you get yourselves over there for cute undies & comfy basics. i also bought a very surf-inspired natural-tone hoodie, but my picture was deleted, & some undies, but i'm not showing you my knickers! xD the parisian-esque striped shirt is from forever 21. i got the last one out tonight! :D

all skirts are forever 21. i got the black pencil skirt for a steal: $6.80! :D i was also thrilled with the tiered crochet-lace skirt; it somewhat reminds me of chanel spring rtw 10.

but now let's talk food. (this is one of my favorite subjects, especially when i eat well!) we went to the cheesecake factory, & it was my first time. i ordered the portobella on a bun, & it was SO GOOD! i couldn't finish it, though. it's one of the most unhealthy items on the menu, but it sounded so tempting i couldn't resist. ;) grilled portobella + swiss (i believe) cheese + lettuce + tomato + purple onion + spicy mayo? delicious. i got a green salad on the side, but i only ate a few bites. it was quite fresh, though.

i did one other thing tonight, but i'm going to keep it a surprise & show you tomorrow. ;D

with love,
rachel. <3