Meet Michelle

She first caught my attention when one of my friends randomly pointed at her walking down the Drag. Combination of her petiteness and her gigantic military bag, in addition to her chic and sporty bob definitely meant business. I ran after her, as always, totally disregarding her reaction towards my awkward encounter. Strangers usually always let us take pictures of them... at least in Austin, TX. But New York? Completely a different story. One time, this guy that I took a picture of charged at me, threatening me that he'll break my camera (Mary's) if I didn't delete his picture instantly.

She was a psychology student from California visiting Austin for SXSW. She came off very put-together, confident, and friendly, despite her fiercely intimidating bob. She plans to attend Grad-school for psychology here at University of Texas at Austin where it's known for their prestigious psychology program.

I sometimes wonder if my perception of UT would change if I was any other major than fashion design. I feel like a lot of my friends are very proud to be here wearing their burnt orange shirts, with their horns up high, making fun of A&M and OU whenever they get the chance. I definitely do feel like I'm getting that ideal "college experience" but I wouldn't go far as describing UT as the best school especially for me and what I want to accomplish in life.

In the end, I'm taking whatever I need to further better myself in the future and doing best as I can in the environment that I'm in. It might not be by choice, but why not make it worth awhile?

Here is Michelle,

Name: Michelle Yang

School: UCLA

Major: Psychology B.A.

Wearing: jacket from Echo Park and everything else from Rose Bowl Flea Market

CHEAP . GIRLY . BOYISH

I love how she described herself in complete contradiction. What is life without contradictions? And for those who incorporate contrasts into their wardrobe, I salute you.

Oh, and apparently, Rose Bowl Flea Market is the place to shop in SoCal. Second Sunday of every month, folks!

- Kaidon

SXSW 2K11 Kick Off

I actually planned on staying in Austin for this spring break just because I always seem to be running short on $$$ so that I could pick up extra shifts at work for a week. This so called "break" came around at the perfect time along with two "important notices from the Dean's office" saying that if I don't attend classes everyday from now on until school ends, that I will fail miserably from the courses. What a great kick off to this perfect break that I've been dreading since school started back in January?

No, I am not in any way of trying to play the victim card, but I feel that it's a necessary feeling or a plateau you should or would go through during anyone's college careers. This academic "break" determines whether you want to proceed with getting your bachelors, or simply just drop out. I'm not the one to quit/brave enough (whichever you prefer) so dropping out is just a mere dream of mine, but everything happens for a reason, right?

I've reached the very low point of my life aka all I want to do is Tumblr but the reality of it is that because I've hit rock bottom according to the Dean via personal email, I definitely feel more motivated to do better in the fields of academics.

I'm not going to say in detail of how much more motivated but at least I am.

Wearing: Infinity scarf from Urban Outfitters, vintage Guess acid-wash denim jacket from Buffalo Exchange, BDG shirt from Urban Outfitters, leggings from American Apparel, lace-up boots from Topman, and studded clutch from Metro Park

I didn't really want to upload this look because it's a trainwreck hands-down but I needed something for this kick off post and this is all I had.

-Kaidon

leopard again

I've been obsessing over this versatile leopard fabric ever since I found it in my mom's closet last year. I tend to find all of my favorite pieces to wear in my mom's closet or somewhere in the attic. These pictures were taken a few weeks ago in Austin by Tayo Zhou at around 2am, and I remember that it was freezing that night!

Wearing: Gap sweater, tights from Dillards, boots from some store @ the outlet mall, rings from Fossil and New York & Co.

-Sona