Hello MAC, Hello Kitty

As a former MAC artist, I finally got to feel the rave of a new release of a trend like a normal customer.

And of all the times I've been with MAC there was Barbie, then Fafi but nothing has caught my fancy the way the Hello Kitty Collection has. 

Maybe it's bc I grew up adoring this iconic character that's usually assumed to be a cat but is actually a little girl according to Sanrio. And a girl without a mouth, so she "speaks from the heart" :)

MAC will release Hello Kitty Kouture, the more high end collection, March 5. So stay tuned. Imagine pulling out one of these when you're applying your makeup on. Anything with Hello Kitty and rhinestones will surely catch anyone's eye.

ca$hing in my closet

all items can be found at the Hello Nikki Store on eBay

The variety of stuff in my closet is uniquely me, however, i chose to keep many articles of clothing long after I could use it. And after a toss & keep fashion show in my bedroom, Tomiko and I managed to clear out any unwanted items that each had a beautiful story and have been dearly loved, but I just needed to part ways or rather clear up room and make space for in my closet. Anyhow, with the stash of clothes i've collected I created a store on eBay where I can auction off these once adored pieces.

Afterall, one mans trash is another man's treasure.

Besides, I wanted my closet to be in harmony with my life right now and i realized i have way too much stuff i don't use that hopefully someone else will treasure.

And make an impact when you shop! I will donate the proceeds to Divine Mercy Eucharistic Society. a non-profit organization, located near San Francisco. Mary's House is a shelter for pregnant women who have no where else to turn and provide a halfway house so women need not choose abortion.

I will regularly sell new items on the store from here on so keep posted :)

sunset in san francisco

(faux fur bolero from forever 21, distressed denim shorts from hollister, tights from hk, bakers boots)

i ate at one of my favorite chinese restaurants, San Tung, located on Irving St. in San Francisco. 

once you enter this busy spot and squeeze your way in to write your name on the board and the number of guests in your party, you can join the rest of the crowd patiently waiting as they overflow outside the restaurant.

the service is great and the food arrives quickly, so it makes up for the wait that can feel extremely long, especially when you're hungry. but it's definitely worth your while and since every table seems to be there for the dry fried chicken wings and string beans you really can't go wrong with this order.

and after i eat chinese food i enjoy something sweet so we went to Genki, a fun asian snack central that offers crepes, tapioca, milkballs and goodies that range from candies to beauty items. 

i usually get a thai tea milkball and pocky but i felt pretty daring and opted for the thai coffee milkball instead with a nutella and almond crepe making it the perfect selection to satisfy my palette. Afterall, anyone who knows me, knows i always end my meals with a dessert.

 

winter sun

(beanie from urban, mm couture top, forever 21 jeans, bakers boots)

we've been unusually getting more sunshine these past few days, however, as the rained trickled in, it brought back the old weather and the reason this place is called fog city.

i'm originally from daly city- what up. ;) and although i don't live here anymore this place always reminds me of home.

I grew up in the Serramonte area and in my neighborhood, Gellert Park was a main spot to be. It reminds me of a time when daly city was still 415, everyone's phone number began with 878 and there once was a UA at metro center.

but if you know me, i have this weird memorization for numbers. even if you dial on a phone, i can tell you what number you're pressing by the sound of the tone. strange. but it's one of my many talents i possess. 

Anyhow, I got my necklace earlier this week and i love it. I know, I caved and got the "Carrie" name necklace from Sex and the City, however, it looks so much better when it's not your own name, and since I would never get a tattoo this is the closest it'll get for me.