(floral top from Jiekeer, cardigan from Forever 21, high-waisted pants from H&M, nude pumps from Paprika, bow ring from Charlotte Russe)

Happy New Year’s Eve! 2011 was a pretty spectacular (and crazy) year for me. I went through a lot of emotional turmoil this year, but in the process, I learned a lot about myself and the things that are truly important in life. In addition, I finally decided to (wo)man up and cut my hair and get an asymmetrical bob (evidence here), got accepted to Berkeley, gave up one of my childhood dreams, graduated from high school, started my first semester of college, finally had the guts to start this blog, turned eighteen, read a billion books, and ended my year with a plethora of midterms, papers, and finals.

Most importantly, I have come to realize that I am truly blessed to have all that I own, that I have more than I need (in terms of the tangible and the intangible), and that life is pretty amazing.

Hype this look on LOOKBOOK.nu.

I wore this to a coffee and reading date with my best friend at Paris Baguette, where I enjoyed a coffee latte. It’s been a very warm and comforting holiday break spending time with family and friends whom have returned from college. I hope next year will be as wonderful as this year has been!