One of my favorite things about living on the mainland and working at my current job, being able to dress up and experiment with fashion. At home in HI despite working two jobs in the retail/fashion industry and having an interest in fashion, I never seemed to embrace it. At TR I'd wear a dress and leggings or a top and jeans, and vans, sometimes flats. Billabong was worse, tank top and shorts, slippers. Jewelry was pretty much non-existent, one necklace. I'm surprised the holes in my ears didn't close.
Here in Seattle I put more effort, partly because weather and my job challenges me to step out of my comfort zone, mix and match things, figure out what my "style" is. So far I've learned, tights (especially fleece tights) is a must for cold weather, tuck in those tunics, stack them bracelets, layer those necklaces, and always wear your rainboots or uggs and bring your work shoes with you. I've tried color blocking, mixing patterns, wearing things I wouldn't have thought I'd wear – ummm a chambray shirt, I remember vividly insulting exbf Mike for owning one; high waisted knee length skirts, chinos! And OXFORDS, how I love my oxfords.
In just six months of working at my job, my coworkers can already point out a "that's something Sarah would wear" piece of clothing. Collared shirts, polka dots, whimsical prints, primary colors, preppy, long cardis, skulls, and anything in the color MINT. Lol.
I can't wait for spring and warmer weather, it will be nice not to have to wear tights 24/7. I'm looking forward to shorts and knee socks, new Sam Edelman sandals, and I'll be able to bust out my tank tops I brought from home!

February 2012, via Instagram

L-R, top to bottom.

1, Borrowed NYC travel guides because I booked my ticket for my NYC trip with Wendy.

2, The Fray at the Paramount with Ryan.

3, My first visit to the Seattle Public Library.

4, Found Grimm's in Capitol Hill.

5, Jason Wu for Target with May Wu and Gloria Woo, that's a whole lotta Wu/Woo.

6, Gasworks with Wayne.

7, Happy Birthday May!!

8, More OOTDs.

9, Hendrix.

Snowmageddon 2012. Seattle, WA. 

My first snow was alright. Actually it SUCKED, I fell twice and lost my keys. I woke up one morning and EVERYTHING was covered in snow. From inside it looked quite magical, like what you see on TV. Everyone excited, kids outside, everything looking like a white blanket. Then you realize this isn't TV, you still have to go to work in this weather. And going to work can be a challenge, since buses run on different routes, roads are icy, and of course people drive slower. I had to work on the worst day and they sent me home after one hour, I made 4 over the phone sales. The next day was really bad, so bad they actually stopped the 65 bus from going up 35th Ave, my only life line. Just when I decide that I wasn't going to let the snow win and head down to U-Village for a free Trophy Cupcake, they STOP the 65! I was pissed. So I spent the day walking around Wedgwood, snapping photos, eating at Grateful Bread for lunch, rented movies from Safeway, and spent the night making Rice Krispies treats. The days that followed after the snow, still sucked as roads and walkways were still icy. But I'm glad I survived my first snow!

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New loves:

-DOWNTON ABBEY, obsessed with it. I took notice as Prof. McGonagall is in it and I saw that it was nominated for a few awards. The first season was only 7 episodes (reminded me of a Japanese drama), and I watched it in about 3 days. I'm now starting season 2 via pbs.org. It's a Masterpiece Classic, and when I watch I feel like I'm watching something SUPER sophisticated and classy. lol. I love the fashion and of course the lavish life of English aristocrats. Hell I'd love to be a servant in the house of Crawley. I highly recommend this show, it's REALLY, REALLY good, good story, good acting.

-Moleskine, Moleskine, Moleskine. I recently bought 3 Moleskine journals, my style journal, a NYC journal, and a larger notebook that I turned into a photo scrapbook. In hopes of inspiring creativity.

-And the reason for the NYC journal, I'll be returning to the concrete jungle at the end of April with Wendy!!! NYC it's been 6 years, I can't wait.

-Saw The Vow, loved it. Probably 75% because of Channing Tatum. Why he's married to Jenna Dewan I don't get.