absurdly peculiar

Yesterday, I went with my friend to SEPHORA because she became obsessed with the idea of glitter nail polish. My nails became the testers and these were some of the glitter combos we came up with using Sephora by OPI nail polish.    1. Black w/ Gold Glitter     2. Traffic Stopper Copper Top Coat      3. Royal Blue w/ Spark-tacular! Top Coat      4. Silver Blue w/ Flurry Up Top Coat      5.Glittery Teal w/ Traffic Stopper Copper Top Coat This was way too much fun. My favorites are 1 and 2! I also get to use my brother's SLR Camera for 2 months. So let's see if I get better at taking pictures.

Sorry I have been MIA. Besides the internet connection issues, I've been drawing a lot lately. It probably has to do with the fact that I recently went to the D23 convention and was deepy inspired by a talk on character development for one of Pixar's new movies, Monster's University. Even though the work they put into making a Pixar movie seems long and tedious, the people there seem to LOVE what they do. It kind of made me question why I stopped drawing. According to a book my roommate read, it takes 10,000 hours to develop your abilities and become good at something. And from the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, I learned that Van Gogh started to paint around age 25-28. Although he was not highly praised at the time for his work (I believe he only sold one painting while he lived - Red Vineyard), he is definitely well- known and recognized today. Well all this talk is not about how I will drop my career as an engineer and somehow work at Pixar one day... but that it is nev

I was recently on nymag.com and visited their street style page. I am loving these skirts. These looks look perfect for the summer! So effortless yet chic. Delmy Karroline Tolas

I know I have already done a post on Ravon Dresses... but I have noticed that there is a lot of traffic on my site due to my previous post about these dresses. I have great news for you all.. Ravon Convertible Dresses are currently available on Ideeli for 3 days. Yup, just 3 days!! They currently have the longer dresses available for $69 in different prints and colors. I am still mesmerized by how many different ways you can wear this dress. It is definitely a worthwhile investment! Be sure to check out Ideeli: here .  Happy shopping! 

A minor but unfortunate car accident prevented me from attending the craft show this year. But I figured there will always be next year! I started an Etsy account and I just have to say there are so many innovative and chic items available. Here is my favorites list: 1. beam necklace | ohcilly 2. eve dress | threeducksaust 3. bow dress | threeducksaust 4. v necklace | edor Find me on etsy : absurdlypeculiar .

Since I am still excited about this LA craft fair on the weekend and am on a DIY high... I decided that I would like to share with you my favorite DIY projects from two of my favorite DIY bloggers.                                                      1. cut out shoulder shirt | a pair and a spare                                                      2. wrap mini dress | a pair and a spare                                                      3. envelope clutch | swellmayde                                                      4. rope bracelet |  swellmayde These projects will get you looking chic without putting a dent in your wallet! Be sure to check out their blogs... these girls have such innovative ideas!

I have been on a DIY craze. Besides spending this weekend creating feather bracelets made out of polymer clay, I will be attending the 3rd Annual Renegade Craft Fair located at the Los Angeles Historic Park on Saturday/Sunday!! I am so excited to see other people's creative ideas and eat plenty from food trucks! Anyhow, I am very happy with the way these pieces turned out... simple yet elegant. With the tones I chose, I feel as though it can be worn with almost anything! This is definitely a piece I will carry through to Fall!