Huntington Library

Playing: Northern Downpour-William Beckett
Reading: Comic Art Propaganda: A Graphic History by Frederik Stromberg

I recently went to the Huntington Library, which I haven't been to in years now, and it was still just as beautiful as I remembered. The Chinese and Japanese gardens are the most impressive with all the stones imported from China and the design elements copied from various famous gardens in Asia. In the Chinese garden, you can grab lunch and tea on the lake, but be warned, it's fairly expensive. (Here I am, wearing a Calvin Klein blouse, Bullhead shorts, Cole Haan oxfords, and a vintage Dooney and Burke purse.)

Another one of my favorites at Huntington Library is the green house, which houses many tropical plants. It's exactly like how I imagine Uncle Monty's home to look like in Lemony Snicket's The Reptile Room.

It's funny to take a look around the house because the gardens gradually become more European and despite the classic European decorations like marble statures and perfectly trimmed bushes, there are still palm trees everywhere. You guys have probably had enough of me saying this place and that place would be perfect for a ball, but seriously, this would be another perfect place for a summer party, preferably a Gatsby party.

If you walk down the hill away from the home, it gets less organized and starts to look like a jungle. They even have several ponds down there, one of which inspired me to create my own koi pond in my yard. Huntington Library is worth visiting, if you are in Southern California. It has an art museum and various gardens, so it'll keep you busy all day. Also, if you grew up watching Ned's Declassified School Survivor Guide, you may recognize this place from the movie.

basics

Playing: Balloons-Jack's Mannequin
Reading: Hardball: How Politics is Played Told By One Who Knows the Game by Chris Matthews

At the moment, I'm really liking breezy, white tops that are impossibly thin. I've always preferred long sleeve tops, so these soft blouses from Ann Taylor LOFT were an easy choice for me. These tops have to be a bit less sloppy looking than a t-shirt, right? And really all I want right now is to look like I'm dressing up without the effort of actually dressing up.

Awhile I go, I think I mentioned I've been into lucite and holographic things lately. When I saw this bag at Daiso for only $1.50, I bought it pretty quickly. It's just a fun purse and for the price, I really can't complain. I feel like I should have bought another one to DIY with, but that's ok. The necklace was also fairly inexpensive and it's very pretty/unique. It reminds me of the jewelry Coach used to do.

All of these are from a thrift store that I've now forgotten the name of, but I was surprisingly able to find a lot that fit me. These are just basics to replace my other ones that have holes in them and such except for the Helmut Lang top in the middle. The shirt from Twentee is incredibly soft, while the Calvin Klein button up will be good for layering under sweaters during the winter. Sorry, I haven't been blogging recently. I've been at a journalism camp ac CSU Long Beach, so I've been too tired to comment on your blogs. On the bright side, have you ever wondered what I sound like and how awkward I am on camera? If so, this video of me with some friends from reporter, Andrew Edwards, is the video for you!