Alice in This Wonderland

Thursday's Song

2011-09-08T19:50:00.001-07:00

Stand By Me | Playing For Change | Song Around The World from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.
To anyone who feels lonely

Three ideas

2011-09-07T08:19:00.000-07:00

Today's three ideas I'd like to share:

1. Sleeping on the floor

2. Mason Jars

3. Waking up earlier

1. My boyfriend and I moved to Austin not so long ago so we've been sleeping on the floor with our Serta mattress. However, the longer we procrastinate to get a bed frame the more we enjoy our current sleeping conditions. Not only does it not hurt if you fall out of bed but the need for a side table is totally unnecessary because the floor is unlimited "desk space!". Right now our room just looks ugly. I've attached some photos that seem like great ideas.

Maybe not this girly for the boyfriend's sake

2. Mason jars are just amazing. I stumbled upon this idea of using them for bathroom storage. Currently we have this awkward space above our toilet that I can't seem to do anything with. An art piece would just look forced, plus it might get soggy from the steam of the shower. This extra bathroom storage would not only look pretty but it would give me more space in my bathroom closet for other things! Yay!

3. Wake up 30 minutes early and force yourself to do something with that time. Not only will you feel like you have accomplished something but you will feel more awake for the rest of the day. It just puts that extra bounce in your step as you take on the world.

Cheers!

Alice

(Unfortunately I saved all of these pictures under one folder so I am not familiar where they belong to so I would be super helpful if those who know to help me find their source so I can give credit to where they are due)

Two Outfits - Current Inspiration

2011-09-06T06:08:00.000-07:00

Hellooooo,

I've been debating on getting a dog for so long now so I've been highly distracted which leads me to not be as inspirational. Unfortunately this leaks into my outfits. The weather is so hot here I've only used a couple summer staples. I don't have some of the items I pictured but you get the idea.

In addition, this outfit can easily go into nighttime since it is equally hot. People will look at you and think "Damn that girl looks down to earth and probably has a quality personality" :)

Cheers,
Alice

Daily Outfit by aliceinthiswonderland featuring toms shoes

One thing - Job Hunting Advice

2011-09-05T08:08:00.000-07:00

I do not have a full time job.. yet. Like most unemployed people I plan on having one in the near future. However, being in a new city makes this process tougher as most jobs are acquired through networking. I've met a lot of different individuals and they've all been incredibly helpful in my adjustment to this hot city life. So I feel that eventually things will fall together but right now I'm highly impatient. This must be one of those tests in life where I should be grateful with what I have now instead of hoping for something more.

Unemployed people (like myself) should be grateful

- for the skills they've built from job hunting - being able to cold call people, continuously throwing ourselves out there even when we just want to curl up from uncertainty. You have to keep on going!

- for their constant support from family members and/or friends (For me, I'm especially thankful to live with my caring boyfriend.)

- for those around me the many sunny days in Texas... always so comforting and optimistic

- for adulthood... despite being terribly afraid, we should be excited to see what's going to happen next and how we can improve our lives

Remember a job is not you. You have a life to live and having a job is just part of it.

Cheers,

Alice

Overwhelmed but happy

2011-09-04T07:45:00.000-07:00

Here's the new schedule for my blog that I plan on implementing.

Monday - one advice
Tuesday - two outfits I love
Wednesday - three recipes you should try
Thursday - four songs I'm loving
Friday - 5 + random favorites

Let me know what you think and I'm willing to take any suggestions. I haven't painted in a while because my supplies have been locked up due to all of the moving.

Cheers,
Alice

Butterfly's Wings

2010-04-20T20:48:00.000-07:00

His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly's wings. At one time he understood it no more than the butterfly die ed and he did not know whnd en it was brushed or marred. - Ernest Hemingway

I started another painting today...

In the beginning, I didn't have anything in mind so I just grabbed a paintbrush and paint and went crazy on the blank canvas...

Squeeze some paint here... here ... and here..

Move paint brush this way... that way... down.. up...

After 20 or so minutes, I left my room to clean up...

I focused on washing my brushes and myself while I let the craziness in my room settle down on the easel.....

When I returned to my room, I put my supplies away.. and wait... I did a double-take on what finally settled on my easel....

I stared at the piece and developed an interpretation of what Past Alice was trying to say....

The meaning of this new piece hit me hard...

I started to ponder on why Past Alice drew this...

And I discovered a new side of me...

And a new perspective to Past Alice's problems...

Even though it did not solve my issues.. this new thought enlightened me.

I'm not going to show the painting just yet....

I know that if I display this interpretation and self-revelation along with the final artwork.. it will create a bias audience.

For now, I want most of my pieces to have a neutral stance so that the audience can develop their own perspectives.

Cheers,

Alice

Pressure makes diamonds

2010-04-13T05:45:00.000-07:00

Despite all the stress I'm under, I was able to have a couple minutes to create this piece

Let me know what you think!

Enjoy!

Alice

What is sleep?

2010-03-29T23:15:00.000-07:00

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So ever since I came back from Vegas, I have not been sleeping well...

more like not at the right times...

Even though I got up for class today...

I'm starting on day three of going to bed around 4 am...

NOT good...

Luckily, I realized today that the effects of a cup of coffee still works on me...

Just one cup!

However, this effect has not improved my memory...

I lost a couple things today...

NOT cool...

I also realized I haven't been painting...

but I've been clipping and pasting my magazine clippings into a $1 book...

I'll post up pictures about what I've been doing...

Yeah I know that's not my homework...

totally NOT productive...

Cheers to Carina for her comments on my posts... Always happy to see them :),

Alice

End of Spring Break

2010-03-28T13:13:00.000-07:00

We got back from Vegas safely... yay!

It was a fabulous time...

We sipped and walked along the strip...

We watched the Bellagio water fountain show twice (simply beautiful)...

We watched Cirque du Soleil's Mystere (amazing show)...

We watched a sexy performance at the Crazy Horse Paris (loved the tease part)...

We shopped/browsed in very expensive stores (I saw my dream LV purse.. ahhh)...

It was just a great time because the sun was shining!!!

And I was wearing dresses and shorts!!!

Ahh I wish I could've brought it all back with me but I doubt they would fit in my suitcase.

Back to work!

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Cheers,

Alice

Spring Break!!!!

2010-03-18T18:33:00.001-07:00

'elloooo...

Spring break is almost here!!!

I'm so ready to just relax and have some fun...

My friends and I are going to Las Vegas...

Repeat of the Hangover??

Not so much...

but it'll still be fun.

all pictures via.

Cheers,

Alice

Happiness in small doses

2010-03-08T20:22:00.000-08:00

Hello,

The sun was shining today...

And it changed my case of the Mondays significantly

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I love great weather...

And I hope it's nice where you are.

Cheers,

Alice

Once upon a time....

2010-03-07T10:27:00.000-08:00

Once upon a time...

On a far away college campus...

Lived a girl named Alice...

She was bored and unproductive...

(fake mustaches are fun)

She spent her time...

shopping... (etsy & UO...)

blog surfing... (Rockstar Diaries, Design*Sponge...)

facebooking...

and wondering what she should do with her half done paintings...

(I think I'm going to add more colors... the grey is too depressing...)

Eventually, Alice wrote her papers and got good grades on them.

The End.

Picking up the brush again...

2010-02-12T08:29:00.000-08:00

For the past two mornings, I've gotten up to work out...

then I get back to my room...

and I just visit my daily blogs...

then...

BAM!

Inspiration hit and I just walk a couple feet to my easel...

and I create these...

Not sure what inspired them...

but I'm happy.

Cheers,

Alice

I'm not a .. quitter?

2010-02-07T06:10:00.000-08:00

I don't quit things.....

but when you have to quit something to succeed somewhere else....

it's one of the toughest things for me to do...

because I find the smallest reasons to stick to them...

I'm trying to quit a couple of my clubs so I can focus on a passion of mine...

I know that it will be for the better if I quit...

but it's soooooo difficult for me to "break up" with them...

I hate letting people down...

but I guess I have to be selfish for a little bit and take care of myself first...

How do you break up with something that you know you don't need/want anymore?

At times like these, I just look at my Sartorialist book and fashion blogs to just mentally get away from thinking too much.

Pretty things just makes me happy

Cheers to guts!

Alice

Eat Cake!

2010-01-22T12:10:00.001-08:00

Helloo allll....

I just celebrated my birthday and it was fantabulous!!! I'm 21!!!

My friends are amazing :)

The semester is starting.. although classes haven't started I'm swamped with my non-class stuff... love the rush though!

Because I've been busy I haven't done a lot of art related stuff but hopefully that will change soon.

I'll keep you updated with goodies!

Cheers,

Alice

I see you everywhere...

2010-01-13T08:39:00.000-08:00

Almost every morning I go through all of my favorite blogs...

it helps me start my day right...

and so far these blogs make me wish I had a shelf full of cameras so I can take fun pictures!

I so want the Diana F+ or the mini one so I can take photos like these:

or a Holga of some sort

... so I can take pictures like these:

Ahhh camera envy.... you get me every time

Cheers,

Alice

Watching Lifetime...

2010-01-11T20:48:00.001-08:00

I've been watching Lifetime all break because.. well.. I'm bored.

I'm sitting in the living room with my magazines (just cutting out the stuff I like as usual)

and watching Grey's Anatomy (love McDreamy lol...)

and every now and then a movie will come on and I would just leave it on there.

I definitely feel very girly watching Lifetime but it's nice to balance out last semester

(I hung out with my guy friends.. a lot of guy friends)...

This jump into Lifetime land has put me in a stage of .... just thinking... eh... sometimes good stuff... sometimes bad stuff.. mostly random stuff

I kind of want to build a fort...

I really want a puppy (I love the image below)...

And I'm loving Taza and Husband blog...

Just adorable and

I cant say that I'm not jealous of their pictures...

Lifetime is definitely bringing out the girly side of me.

Cheers,

Alice

Psych on me...

2010-01-04T10:23:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

Guess what? I'm NOT going to Europe.

I guess things just happen...

As you know, I am upset

.... but I'm trying not to dwell on it any longer because it's no use.

I'm all ready but no where to go...

Just going to watch some Friends and eat some cake...

all via

I hope everyone is doing well... I'm going to stay distracted and not think about it. The silver lining will come soon enough.

Cheers (to how ridiculous things are sometimes),

Alice

We're on a break!!

2009-12-30T07:41:00.000-08:00

Hey all,

I've been on winter break for awhile... just been busy trying to get everything done before I head to Europe!!! This wasn't much of a relaxing break since I've been running errands, preparing for next semester and catching up with friends (always fun :D ) I think I may spend some of my time just cuddling with the dog and watching some Friends.

Next year, I will be setting a couple resolutions. One of them is to work on this blog more because I have painted a lot more since my last post. I'm even trying other medias. Look at the most recent one below.

Thank you all for your patience and support!

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Years to all!

Cheers,

Alice

December??

2009-12-06T08:29:00.000-08:00

When did that happen? It's already Dec 6... There's so much to do.

I have to paint many gifts before I head home...

Pack for home and Europe...

Study for finals...

Work on my business plan...

Clean my room...

I'm sure there are more... Just to busy to stop and think...

I hope you are all doing well!

Check out this cute anniversary thing though!! Makes me happy

Cheerios!

2009-11-23T22:27:00.000-08:00

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..Thanksgiving day is fast approaching..

..Bread is baking, Turkey's roasting..

.. Ohhh meee... Ohhh myyyy..

.. Cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie..

I use to sing that song in elementary school in music class :)

We always did rounds with them haha

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Cheers!

Alice

Sunny Day!!!

2009-11-16T18:54:00.000-08:00

How cute is this song?

Enjoy!!

Alice

Sweet Escape

2009-11-13T00:51:00.000-08:00

It is 4am in the morning and I'm here writing a paper... I'm such a procrastinator...

I saw this is gorgeous 50's dress on Sea of Shoes and I want it sooo badly

I love vintage <3

Enjoy,

Alice

For a friend

2009-11-08T22:05:00.000-08:00

Instead of working on a paper that's due tomorrow,

I painted this for a friend's birthday (that's tomorrow.. I mean today)

Happy birthday Jamie!

Cheers,

Alice

:o :/

2009-11-04T19:56:00.000-08:00

Soweeeee

I've been so darn busy...

Halloween came and went and I was in Wonderland (Alice was my costume :D)

I've been running around campus doing so many things:

clubs....

meetings....

classes....

homework....

stuff for my Europe trip (passport, tickets... etc.)

business plan....

(yes.. a business plan... a lot of work but hopefully worth it)

Here's my most recent painting :)

so you can probably see what I'm dreaming of...

I've also decided to collect used Alice in Wonderland books...

Here's the inspiration for that idea...

I saw this book...

Then looked in it and saw this...

A 100 year old book!!!

Also a gift from a friend to another!!!

And the one of the people is named Lena!!!

(I enjoy that name very much.. I find it as an alternative name to another side of me)

I hope to find more treasures like this one :)

Cheers,

Alice

Wintery European expedition!

2009-10-26T08:38:00.000-07:00

Sooo greetings everyone,

I am going to eastern Europe for part of my winter break!

I'm soo excited!

It's been (counting...) almost 4 1/2 years since the last time I went to Europe.

(I hit the typical tourists spots... Paris, London...etc.)

This time around I'm going to visit eastern Europe which is a completely different experience.

I'm hoping I'll have a legit camera then so I can take amazing pictures.

I will definitely keep everyone updated.

In the meantime, I'm enjoying these pictures very much :) :)

I love the little buddha stand holding up the shoes. Simply amazing...

I love the idea of chalkboard paint and this makes it even better!!!

Cheers,

Alice

Money Money Money

2009-10-24T10:58:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

I've been super busy as could can tell from my lack of posts.

Things I'm doing:

I'm trying to keep up in class...

I'm trying to restructure my clubs so that it'll have room for improvement..

I'm trying to fulfill all of my club responsibilities...

I'm working on a business plan.. (which is taking a long time because of all of the logistics...)

I'm working at a new job...

I have a lot of papers and prelims left this next week...

Things I really want to do:

I want to paint more

I want to open my Etsy shop

I want to find furniture and give them makeovers

I want to blog more often

It's just a shame that everything collides with each other and I don't have the time to do everything.

However, I guess that's part of life that I'll have to learn how to balance it out.

If there are any art pieces you have seen that you want to purchase from me please fell free to shoot me an email. I'll will get back to you asap ^_^

Cheers,

Alice

One is nothing without her friends.

2009-10-17T09:54:00.000-07:00

I've been having some stressful times...

So I'm going to take the time to thank my friends for helping me through it all...

For listening to me vent about ridiculous things...

For giving me great advice and inspiration...

For not judging me...

And for being dependable so I can let myself open up...

Make sure you take a moment today to realize how lucky you are to have amazing friends...

Reminisce on the good times and hope to make more memories ^_^

Cheers,

Alice

Current listening to...

2009-10-15T09:40:00.000-07:00

Enjoy!!!

Alice

Swamped!!!

2009-10-14T19:24:00.000-07:00

Because I didn't do much over fall break I am now swamped with work...

Soooo many clubs...

Soooo much reading....

In fact since I have so much reading I thought I would spice up an old book I had and just carry that around...

Might fill it up with some juice haha

and yes... I do call this one of my artworks ^_^

Cheers,

Alice

Hellooo World

2009-10-11T22:13:00.000-07:00

What a fabulous weekend!

I'm on fall break!!! ^_^

I spent the weekend...

watching movies...

love actually

clerks

clerks II

beauty and the beast

p.s. i love you

harry potter 5

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painting....

spending one more day on them

will be up tomorrow.. hopefully

cleaning my room....

I have a LOT of clothes haha

wishing I could go abroad to fall in love...
maybe Venice?
Two more days of bliss....

Cheers,
Alice

Help please

2009-10-08T11:01:00.000-07:00

I saw this purse in class...

I really want it...

Anybody familiar with it?

Or know of something like it?

I've been sick lately so I haven't had enough energy to do classwork and blog or paint...

Fall break is coming soon...

I soo need the rest...

I hope you all are doing well.

Cheers,

Alice

Darn media...

2009-10-06T09:44:00.000-07:00

I enjoy being single... I really do...

I'm young, learning, and have a lot of dreams for the future.

However, it is difficult to keep that mentality 100% of the time...

I recently watched Fame ...

it was pretty entertaining (I love musicals!)...

Like your typical movie, there's a couple (in high school though) that breaks up and gets back together and love conquers all... That definitely pulled some heart strings.

However, the media and society needs to back off on the idea that love is made up of two halves...

That one person "completes" the other...

It's suppose to be two whole individuals (with their own lives and interests) that happen to be together.. who happen to experience life together .... happily

That one person should complement the other

Like PB & J... each are good on their own...

PB can be eaten with chocolate... bananas... pretzels...

J can be eaten with cake... crumpets... crackers...

But when they're together they're great! It doesn't mean that from now on I will only eat PB or J with just PB&J sandwiches.. they have other parts of their lives to live....

Just a thought that has been bothering me for awhile.

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What do you think about it?

Cheers,

Alice

All the Single ladies!

2009-10-03T08:31:00.000-07:00

I love covers :)

Enjoy!

Alice

Holding off....

2009-09-30T07:29:00.001-07:00

Sooo I'm going to put off Weekly Current Loves and

come up with something more creative during Fall Break...

Which is in two weeks....

I hope to be a better blogger once I get everything figured out...

Hopefully, I will have a more consistent blog as soon as I decide on exactly what I want to display...

I've decided to let this weekend be an artsy weekend...

I have to stop by the art museum anyways for a class...

and I'll probably paint right after so I'm inspired by other artists.

Speaking of art, look at this art intervention by Adrian Kondratowic z.

Simply Amazing.

Enjoy!

Alice

Need some sunshine today...

2009-09-28T12:39:00.000-07:00

What a gloomy day on campus....

I woke up on the wrong side of bed...

I have a lot of work to do...

*sigh*

However,

I luckily found the cheerfulness in this blog I recently discovered...

I've never wanted to paint so much...

So pretty... (done by the blogger/artist Laura T. Trevey)

Also I love love LOVE sandpainting now...

so beautiful...

I'm just trying to stay peaceful on a Monday like today..

I hope you have a great day!

Cheers,

Alice

Finally finished one!

2009-09-27T12:28:00.000-07:00

Yes, I finally finished a painting! Well more of an edit of a poster of James Dean like the one I did before:

This is the new one.

Before:

After:

Let me know what you think.

Enjoy!

Alice

Artsy evening.

2009-09-26T08:57:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone,

Despite my tremendously busy schedule, I managed to have a relaxing and fun weekend.

Last night I went to a jazz night at an art museum on campus and it was.. simply inspiring.

Now I just need the time to paint how I've felt.

I also met a guy who has an artsy vibe.... had the glasses... sweater... and a nicely grown almost beard.

Pretty much my entire night was artsy and it was simply amazing.

Cheers,

Alice

Overdue Current Loves

2009-09-23T09:19:00.000-07:00

I've finally picked up my pace on doing my homework for classes after being sick. Still busy busy busy like usual. I've hit a "painter's block"... the connection from my mind and my hand have.... disconnected.... and it's tough because I haven't had an outlet for my stress.....

However, just thinking about the other good things in life helps me stay sane... Here are my top 5 current favorites.

1. Daily dinner with my friends (a good consistency that I need)

2. Sea of Shoes blog - I love these thigh high boots... so hot :)

3. The feeling of crawling into bed after a looooong day.

4. Still having the energy to dress decently for the day... a good pick-me-up (I will take pictures of what I've been wearing and they will be posted)

5. My Piperbags... (the pictures of those will also be up) sooo useful when carrying my heavy labor law books.

Cheers,

Alice

Just stunning...

2009-09-22T21:43:00.000-07:00

I saw this picture when I was going through the Emmy's worst and best dressed.... just stunning I love the color and the dress fits so nicely... pretty much goddess material :)... anybody know who it is?

Cheers,

Alice

Entourage!!

2009-09-19T16:55:00.001-07:00

I love Entourage. The guys are cute.. the girls are hot.. their outfits are typically amazing! especially my favorite female character Sloan. She is sophisticated, cool, smart, and very gorgeous. Best character on the show and a great role model :)

Cheers,

Alice

Geez

2009-09-18T03:55:00.000-07:00

What a ridiculous week! So much stuff and still piling up.... no time for art or even to breathe... bummer..

Oh well, it happens....

Currently, I love the shirt the girl is wearing.. I may do that to my old t-shirts I never wear.

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I'm also starting to LOVE my Urban Outfitters bag (I've already gotten so many compliments on it)

Cheers,

Alice

Current Loves

2009-09-14T20:30:00.000-07:00

I'm getting worse as this school year continues with my blogging. Sorries!! :(

1. I have more purses from the Salvation Army... haha I have a lot of purses now.. They both seem very Urban Outfitters-esque.

2. I was recently hit with an inspiration to paint... so expect to see a wave of new art!

3. Unexpected and interesting phone calls (that are good, of course)

4. My Acer computer :) It's a cutie

5. Erykah Badu Green Eye

6. Naps after a long day of classes

7. Dirty Dancing... Rest easy Patrick Swayze

8. My horoscope.. I'm amused

There's no perfect formula for finding an ideal relationship. Sometimes you just have to throw yourself in and try dating different kinds of people before you find the best match. Be open to all types.

9. This PostSecret card - even though my name isn't Hollie, I feel like this card is suppose to be for me haha

10. Being hopeful

Cheers,

Alice

Inverted ideas

2009-09-13T08:05:00.000-07:00

Hello world,

You are kicking my butt with schoolwork.. but I will respect that as a motivator to do well in life.... Here are some of my old paintings... I often have black backgrounds.... it's darker feel but I think everything else brightens it up.

Enjoy!

Alice

Art with Sand

2009-09-12T09:29:00.000-07:00

This is just beautiful... breathtaking... simply amazing....

Kseniya Simonova - a Ukraine artist

Her interpretation of WWII Germany's invasion of Ukraine

Amazing Sand Drawing @ Yahoo! Video

Enjoy!

Alice

Current Loves / Still Sick

2009-09-09T16:37:00.000-07:00

Greetings world....

I've been in isolation for .... 4 days!!! I came down with the flu and they made me stay in my room until I get better. You would think I would have the time to write more blogs.. however I haven't been able to stay up to long. Right now I'm feeling much better... still a cough, a headache, and stuffy nose... fever almost gone... anyways here are my current loves that I've realized (some are repeats from before).

1. MY FRIENDS!!!!! Jonathan, Terence, Marc, Sam, John, Senay... and oh so many more!! for taking care of me while I'm sick.. for bringing me food... sending me their get well wishes... I just love them!!!!!

2. My Brita filter - yay for saving the environment

3. Facebook, blogs, and instant messaging - without them I would be sooo alone.

4. Online shopping - without them, I wouldn't have satisfied my weekly shopping urge (I didnt buy anything though .. props to me!)

5. Entourage!! - great show.. I love Vince, E, Turtle, and Drama... they have the lifestyle that I would love to have.

6. Hand sanitzer, Kleenexes and cough drops

7. My sick playlist - If I have a headache I chill to Iron and Wine.

If I'm awake, upbeat and just laying there Lily Allen and Kate Nash.

If I'm awake, still tired, and can't go back to sleep Erykah Badu.

8. Not having to worry about what I'm wearing because I'm in isolation haha It's a nice break but I'm ready to be dressed up.

9. My purchase from Salvation Army from a while back for only $3

10. Getting better - I'm ready to hit the ground running

Enjoy!

Alice

So sad...

2009-09-06T15:17:00.000-07:00

As soon as I got my camera I took a bunch of pictures.... but sadly at the same time I got sick... flu like symptoms... :/ ... I haven't been able to stay awake for more than an hour without getting really tired and without feeling like my body's going to crash. So unfortunate... because I have so much to do as it is. Oh well... as a pick me up I've decided to display my bunny series named Alice's bunny :)... I'll have to come up with a better name... but here they are :)

Enjoy!!

Alice

Patience

2009-09-04T10:51:00.000-07:00

I will be getting my camera today... I have new paintings... new purses... new stuff that I want to blog about... So please sit tight because Alice's adventures will continue soon enough. Until then I've been listening to Kate Nash... I adore her album because it's just so humorous. I enjoy "Shit song" and "Nicest thing" Both on different levels of appreciation of course. But here's a video of her doing a cover.

Enjoy!

Alice

Old paintings

2009-09-02T15:15:00.000-07:00

I definitely need my camera soon because I have new paintings to display... but until then enjoy these old ones.

Enjoy!

Alice

Good dull day/Current Loves

2009-08-31T16:27:00.000-07:00

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So nothing exciting really happened to me today BUT I feel like I'm on a high of some sort... I was just walking around campus and I couldn't help but smile... people around me probably thought I was silly but who cares... I'm happy :)

Considering that I'm not sure what's making me so happy, it's tough trying to put a list together of what I current love right now... but I'll try.

1. Professors that are on the same teaching wavelength I am on.

2. the cover of Michael Jackson's Beat it done by Fall out boy (I love the guitar in the middle) and

3. Guitar Hero

4. Finding things that I thought were long gone

5. Compliments on my paintings (they keep me going)

6. Regular dinners with my friends

7. Knowing that people close to me are doing amazing things with their lives

8. This flask I got from Urban Outfitters on sale (it says "You will be hungry again in one hour... in bed")

9. Looking at my old paintings and remembering the reasoning for painting it.

10. New opportunities

I hope you're all having a happy good day.

Enjoy!!

Alice

Sorry...

2009-08-29T05:32:00.000-07:00

I apologize for my lack of posts... I've been trying to make sure everything is settled before I start blogging again... Plus I left my camera at a friend's place so I can't even put up my new pictures... Here are some old paintings I did awhile back. Both paintings are created from photos my friends took.

From my friend Hannah's photo.

From my friend, Pat's photo of a window lock.

Enjoy!!

Alice

Current Loves

2009-08-26T20:35:00.000-07:00

A very late list of my current loves.

1. Strangers giving me compliments. It happened multiple times today and I just loved it sooo much!!! One of the best feelings in the world.

2. Seeing that someone commented on my blog posts ^_^

3. Support from people on my paintings.

4. Brent & Sam's gourmet cookies specifically the Chocolate Chip Pecan ones with milk .. yum yum yum

5. My new friend, Zach Golay's amazing photography skills... he even took some pictures for me as new painting references. * if you use any of his photos for anything give him credit please

Zach Golay

6. My charcoal sketch of "Puppy Love"

7. My friends .. again and forever and always

8. Renewed friendships (thought it should have its own point)

9. Sales at Urban Outfitters ($29 for cardigans in stores only!... Guess where I'll be tomorrow after classes)

10. My life right now.. just soo happy and cheerful.

Current Loves

2009-08-25T07:09:00.001-07:00

I'm contemplating on changing my picture at the top of my blog... I'm not sure because I do like it so much... I had some fun with my A tote and an apple to get some new ideas

Enjoy!!

Alice

(P.S. I will do my current loves tomorrow... busy busy day)

Old paintings

2009-08-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

Here are some more old pictures:

"Mini Adventure"

One of my simpler paintings :)

I also love smaller/more personal companies on Etsy. I purchased a tote bag from PiperBags and they wrapped the purchase so nicely that I had to take a picture.

Enjoy!

Alice

Sooo busy!!

2009-08-21T14:27:00.000-07:00

I've been pretty busy trying to get my room situated and all that jazz before classes start... which means I haven't made my typical trip to the stores :/ However I do have some old pictures of some items I bought awhile back... Until I get my stuff situated, these will have to do for now.

I bought both items for the total of..... $4.00

A lace scarf $0.99

Oscar de la Renta wallet $3.00

Enjoy!

Alice

Current Loves

2009-08-17T14:58:00.000-07:00

1. Meeting new people

2. "Red House" by Jimi Hendrix

3. Waltzing to Norah Jones "Come Away With Me"

4. Cake stand displays for perfumes

Seen on Lovely Happenings

Seen on Flickr

5. Getting my phone back

6. Finally getting my room organized (there will be pictures soon)

7. The feeling after a good workout

8. Air conditioning (woot!)

9. Finding another good find at the Salvation Army

Look at this nice dish I got for just $0.89! I put all of my bobby pins, clips, pins and small perfume bottles here :)

10. Useful advice from close friend :) Love you all!!

Enjoy!

Alice

Sell?

2009-08-15T09:56:00.000-07:00

As I am moving from one room to another for the school year, I realized that I probably need to get rid of all of my finished art... I'm contemplating on selling them but I'm unsure if my effort to do so will be balanced by the profit I might make. If anything I'll probably try selling them on Etsy. Until then I'll still display them via this blog and will let you know if I do open a store.

Here are some more old paintings:

"Open Happiness"

"Where's my owner?"

Let me know what you think!

Enjoy!

Alice

Old paintings

2009-08-13T12:18:00.001-07:00

Facebookers please visit my actual blog here.

Here are some old paintings from a while back.. I'm currently taking a break from painting and I'm going to focus on moving from my current room to my new one...

Enjoy!

Alice

Yay bargains!

2009-08-11T16:36:00.001-07:00

I love LOVE the Salvation Army Family Store.

I got an really pretty leaf pin from there... it's just stunning... I'll probably use it as a pin or as a necklace... for just $2.99

I also got gold rope pin for $1.00! Probably use it as a pin/necklace as well :)

Cheers!!

Alice

Things with My Name on it :)

2009-08-11T05:33:00.001-07:00

When I see an item that I like and I find out that it's named Alice.. I love it even more.

Here is a list of some lovely items named Alice.

1. These Hello Kitty Alice wallet and pouch (I actually have the pouch, Thanks to my cousin Lisa)

2. Smokey Alice brand.. this bag is cute!

3. Alice in Wonderland items from Urban Outfitters

4. Pretty much anything with Alice in Wonderland on it... that's why I'm so excited for Tim Burton's movie Alice in Wonderland with Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway.. and soo many more.

5. I guess this one is a bit much but Alice Dark Chocolate haha

If you have time, google stuff with your names on it.. this blog was just fun to see what my name is associated with haha :)

Cheers!

Alice

Current Loves

2009-08-10T09:52:00.000-07:00

This week has been pretty awesome... just a good aura

What I'm loving now

1. Yogi Calming Tea... just the perfect tea to drink when I'm stressed

2. This pair of Christian Louboutin Pumps (brought up on Cupcakes & Cashmere).... I love the red!!! So sexy!!

3. Chelsea's photo from life is beautiful (visit her site and her store)

4. My friends for always being there

5. The T.V. show Scrubs (it always cheers me up)

6. This video Luck Be A Lady.. so magical :)

7. Finding lost things :) :) :)

8. This outfit on Urban Weeds.. Just so cute!

9. Getting to know friends

10. 500 Days of Summer!! I finally saw it and I LOVED it! Here is a cute video I saw on Life is Beautiful.. just a fun clip

Enjoy!!

Alice

Cat Concert!

2009-08-08T07:17:00.000-07:00

I was browsing through YouTube and I came upon this wonderful piece. This cat can improvise better than I can... It's basically a cat playing random notes and an orchestra backing it up :)

Enjoy!

Alice

I <3 Upstate NY

2009-08-07T09:37:00.001-07:00

I love walking around and seeing this scenery :)...

I wish I had a better camera...

Cheers!

Alice

La Da Dee Dum....

2009-08-06T22:37:00.000-07:00

I love Scrubs and this song... :)

Enjoy!!!

Alice

Yay bargains!

2009-08-05T12:54:00.000-07:00

Today I went to the Salvation Army to just browse and I saw two purse for the total of approximately $5.00! I was soo thrilled!

As I was taking a stroll, enjoying the scenery, I decided to take some pictures of them.

The first purse It's such a classy structured purse with the name Meyers stamped on the inside... it looks like it's made in the U.S.... exactly what I wanted to add to my closet.

The second one is just perfect because I don't have a simple black clutch (no name on the inside though).

Goodness I'm having a great week ^_^. It's almost overwhelming haha

Enjoy!!

Alice

Just some old paintings :)

2009-08-04T23:19:00.001-07:00

I thought I would start putting my old paintings up on my blog :) just so you can enjoy them on here as well.

"Pretty Swirlies"

"Sun Ray"

Enjoy!

Alice

This made my day.

2009-08-04T15:04:00.000-07:00

Facebookers: Please visit my actual site.. It feels more like a blog there.

http://aliceinthiswonderland.blogspot.com/

As I'm doing my almost daily visits to one of my favorite blogs (life is beautiful), I see that she mentioned me!!! I'm at work and the biggest smile just came over my face and I'm pretty sure people are looking at me strangely. It made me feel like a somewhat legit blogger! YAY!

Here's one of my recent paintings titled Silver Lining... the idea that a dark cloud can still bring happy things :)

Enjoy!!

Alice

Current Loves

2009-08-03T05:31:00.000-07:00

My weekly 10 things I love:

1. Wegman's - especially the bakery section ... I love vanilla trifles and fruit tarts

2. My car Jasmine

3. Portland... I really want to visit....great fashion and environment (go here to see Portland's street style)

4. My Sigg water bottle

5. Spearmint gum

6. This quilted bag by Deena & Ozzy (Make it prettier by matching it with a pretty hair clip or scarf)

7. Book boxes such as this one found on Etsy

8. The gorges I visited with Julian

9. Picnik-ing pictures ^_^

10. This new xkcd comic

7 Traits Of Irresistible Men

2009-08-01T17:43:00.000-07:00

My blog

This popped up on the Yahoo main page and I was intrigued to see what traits they listed... Here's the link to it. I wasn't surprised to see most of them... humor... affectionate.. respect and so on.. But the one I was surprised to see was the wink one. From the website it says:

1. He Has Mastered The Wink. We don't know how they learn the technique but some guys really have the Richard-Gere wink down pat. There's an art to this wink and getting it right can be tricky. It's more suave and smoky than cheeky and laughable. He's comfortable giving this signal and has the timing to the tee. Done right, this move is pure sexy. Caveat: The wink can be tricky to pull off. Practice first.

It's so true! So guys... get down the wink... and you be as suave as James Dean (new painting! see below)

Here's a before picture (I bought it at the Salvation Army for $2!):

Here's the final product:

There are still more paintings in progress:

Let me know what you think!

Enjoy!

Alice

Just been busy

2009-08-01T13:51:00.000-07:00

Greetings everyone,

It's been a couple days since my last post. I've just been painting and working. I've decided to paint my thoughts out more often. You will see new paintings on here soon.... hopefully next week.

Until then, enjoy this song...

...enjoy this nice summer article with Zooey Deschanel...

and enjoy some Oreo cookies and milk (because that's what I'm doing ^_^)

Cheers,

Alice

Technology Cleaning continues

2009-07-29T16:02:00.000-07:00

I think it's been 5 days of being phone-free. With this liberating feeling, I've shopped, worked, and painted without any interruptions. It's been great! The only problem was that I kept asking other people what time it was. So I went to Target and bought myself a good old-fashion watch. I haven't worn a watch in possibly 7 years. I forgot how nifty the darn thing is. I hope people continue to wear them because it's just a simple technology that does its job.

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I also came upon this article about a young boy who decided to try to use a Walkman instead of an Ipod for a day. I was very amused becauseI do remember the good days of lugging around all of my CD's and audio cassettes with my walkman and CD player. I also remember being really frustrated that I forgot my NSYNC CD at home when I could be listening to it on the bus for a field trip. (NSYNC was my very first CD ^_^ haha good times)

Enjoy!

Alice

Warning: This video is a waste of time

2009-07-28T18:00:00.000-07:00

Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus trailer

I'm only posting this because I was so amused with the ridiculousness of this movie. I did warn you that this video is a waste of time.. a good one minute you will never get back in your life.

Enjoy!

Alice

Current Loves

2009-07-27T21:47:00.000-07:00

Here are my new faves of the week. (This will be my Monday postings)

1. Planter's select of almonds, cashews, and pecans. The BEST mix of nuts.... (haha mixed nuts... oh Connie).

2. Salvation Army - such a good cause and so many bargains!!!

3. Emily Schuman's outfit- The dress was only $10! I love the texture of the sandals.. the frill on the dress.. the gorgeous bag and the studded details on the belt. Just a great outfit! So jealous...

4. Otis Redding's Try a Little Tenderness - Especially in Pretty in Pink with Duckie (I've always loved this song.. not a current love but a forever one haha)

5. This nerdy necklace on Etsy- it's the caffeine molecule... haha how cute!

6. This drawing by Erika Altosaar - so simple and deep

7. Fehr's puppies - They are sooooo cute!!!!!!!

8. The idea of having chalkboard paint on the kitchen cabinets

9. Smoking a hookah with friends

10. This xkcd comic

Enjoy!

Alice

La Vie En Rose

2009-07-26T21:27:00.000-07:00

I just enjoy this song in both forms. Just beautiful.

La Vie En Rose by Edith Piaf - In French

La Vie En Rose by Louis Armstrong - In English

Enjoy!!

Alice

Technology cleansing??

2009-07-26T20:52:00.001-07:00

This topic could possibly be boring for most people but I feel that I need to write down my experience of living without a phone for who knows how long. Here is my situation:

July 25th 1:30 AM(?) : I went to bed and I plugged in my phone like usual. It's still working.

July 25th 9:00 AM: I wake up to my radio playing some Rihanna song... roll over to my Blackberry and click one of the buttons.... nothing comes up.... I then hold the power button.. nothing happens... I started to freak out a little... then came to the realization that my phone doesn't work.... at all.... I then go to work in a bad mood. While at work, the register ran out of quarters... I can't pay attention to customers' questions... I probably gave some wrong directions and I forget my laptop charger... what a great day.... I google the living poop out of my laptop looking for a blackberry solution... software download... hardware restart... all that jazz.... nothing... I also habitually look into my purse to see if a red light is blinking (meaning I have a text... email or what not from my blackberry usually)... only to come away with a lost feeling.

July 25th 6:00 PM: I go to RadioShack for some advice... they tell me to go to the Blackberry website and exchange my phone.. I walk away feeling a little better because now I have a solution and thinking the guy that just helped me was pretty cute

July 26th : With the use of Julian's phone I call the Blackberry people... they transfer me a couple times only to find out that I had to call U.S. Cellular instead (note: they don't have ANY stores up in the east coast)... I then call U.S. Cellular and they end up telling me that since I'm not an authorized user, I can't do anything and suggest that I get my mom to call them to give them the okay for me to change things........... my mom doesn't speak English... I can't contact my mom in anyway (she doesn't know how to email or anything)... so from the sound of it, I'm without a phone until my sister gets back home to help me out...

So this is day 2 without my cellphone... and it's this crazy withdrawal that I didn't think existed. I also realized that everyone... EVERYONE has a cellphone. In addition to that, I see them all holding them as if it's really part of their body. All of the kids have cellphones, and they are often being used to text people when they could just be talking to the people they were with. I just never realized how phones absorb people. Being without a phone has been inconvenient yet liberating. I then remember about the people back in the day when sending a letter took months... while I'm here frustrated that I can't check my email every ten seconds.

I'm okay with not having a phone now... who knows how long it's going to be until I finally figure out my phone situation... but until then... I think I'll be fine.

To tie this into one of my favorite topics, fashion, I recently discovered this interesting article about clothes that light up when you receive a phone call on your cell.

I'm not sure how I feel about it... I mostly think it's kind of ridiculous but a lot of things are.

Enjoy!!

Alice

Current Loves of My Life

2009-07-24T08:41:00.000-07:00

Please note that these pictures will not show on facebook. Please visit my blog instead.

You know that feeling when you see something you really really like? It's basically the closest I will ever get to experiencing the "love at first sight" feeling. Well, I get that feeling every time I visit the Urban Outfitters store. Whether it's new shoes, new purses, new accessories, new .. everything, I still get that feeling. Today, I ventured off of my typical visits of sales, shoes, purses, jewelry, tops, and dresses (in that particular order) and visited their Apartment section. Boy, that was such a bad idea. I ended up putting a quilt, a couple pretty pillows, and a rug into my cart where it will eventually be transferred into a wishlist instead of a receipt (hopefully... because I can't spend anymore money). Although I can't have any of these items, I just wanted to share with you the 5 loves of my life that can't return the same feelings.

1. Sabina Leather Lady Satchel in grey - It's like a light drawing bugs in and then zapping them with a huge pricetag. When first I saw this, I was Ooooo'ing like crazy. When I saw the price, my heart sunk a little. I just love this color because I know it will match every black piece I own and it will match jeans perfectly. It's also the perfect size and style for me.... they should just name it Alice.

2. Sabina Dakota Tote - Look at number one and apply the same situation here. It's also by Sabina (I think Sabina hates Alice, or loves her so much she has some weird motives). This bag would be great for ... ahh pretty much everything considering all the stuff I drag with me in my current purse. I also love the size (large enough for everything I already put in my current purse), color (I was going to say that I didn't have any brown cross-body purses or whatnot and then I realized that I have one) and shape (I guess I already have a cross-body bag that I don't need this one but it's still wantable).

3. Patchwork Quilt- Although this may look grandma-ish, I adore this quilt. It has an old-fashion idea with some subtle yet pretty details in each patch (see that cute rose?). This could easily match any room. I can envision myself curling up with it on a quiet evening and staring at the details while listening to some simple acoustic songs.

4. Crosley AV Room Portable USB Turntable- I really enjoy old-school stuff. I've always wanted a large collection of vinyl albums because I like how it looks and how the music sounds. Just the act of pulling out a record and placing it on the turntable and watching the needle do it's magic is just a great experience. I would probably watch it as I'm curled up in my quilted blanket (see #3).

5. Silence & Noise Cropped Moto Jacket- This jacket would go great with floral dresses, as it is shown below. It gives a delicate feminine dress a modern edge without looking like you are trying to hard. I have a lot of dresses so this would be a great addition. Plus, it would look great with just a white tee and jeans.

Enjoy!!!

Alice

Cutie Patootie

2009-07-24T02:34:00.001-07:00

Aye, it's only been a couple days and I've already missed one day on blogging. This is definitely something new I need to get use to.

So yesterday, I was going through Craigslist (al

ways a good time) just to see if there were any bargains (got a microwave for $5!), and I came upon an ad that said "Free Guinea Pigs - in need of a good home". I clicked on the ad and there were three 6-week old little male guinea pigs for FREE! They are so adorable (see picture to the right.. note that pictures wont show on facebook... please visit my blog).

I probably took five minutes to consider if I really wanted one. For me, the word "free" completely blurs my brain for a good 5-10 minutes (like when it says free shipping... or buy one get one free). This is probably where I make my worst decisions on buying things. I will definitely need to change that. So after about a good 30 minute chat with a couple of my friends online, I decided that a guinea pig was not what I needed. However if I had a guinea pig, it would save the world like ones in the upcoming movie G-Force.

On a side note: while I was googling images I came upon these little cuties. (Pictures won't show up on facebook... please visit my blog.)

I totally want a bunny now.

Speaking of animals, do you know what's a great way to save money? A good old-fashion piggy bank! Target has some that are quite adorable. You throw all of your change in and in a month or two when you count up your coins you see that you have enough to buy that something special! I do realize that you must spend some money for a piggy bank when a box or any other container will do. But why not feel good about throwing some change into these cute things?

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Let me know what you think!

Enjoy!

Alice

A full day of Cupcakes and Cashmere

2009-07-22T20:25:00.000-07:00

So after surfing online I came upon the blog Cupcakes and Cashmere by Emily Schuman. This girl has great ideas and taste by mixing bargains from flea markets to high end pieces from the runways. As I'm writing down each genius idea (great ideas to display flowers, where the bargains are, and so many more), I realize that I pretty much spent the entire day indulging myself with all of her posts. After taking the time to accept this fact, I came to the conclusion that I want to live like Emily. She has so many followers who would appreciate her opinion and suggestions that her fan base continue to grow which is why she is so successful now. It's just admirable. Maybe someday, a girl with a lot of time will read all of my posts in one day. I'll set that as my goal now.

"She believed she could, so she did." - Suzanne Berry.

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For my readers,

Girls
Shop It To Me - Their front page says "We find you SALES on your favorite brand, in your size."

Boys
The 75 Skills Every Man Should Master - Figure out what you don't know and use the rest of the summer to accomplish one of them.

Song I'm listening to right now:

Wine Red - The Hush Sound

Disneyland Marriage Proposal

2009-07-22T09:59:00.000-07:00

This Disneyland Marriage Proposal is just adorable!! Such a fairy tale ending :)!

Rabbits Dancing

2009-07-21T21:47:00.000-07:00

Recently I can't help but listen to this song called Rabbit by Matt Duke suggested on Lovely Happenings by Megan.

Such a gentle and relaxing song. It's one of those songs where I just want to create a freeform lyrical dance and just feel the song.

The Dance of Life by Carrie F Norton. (found on Etsy)

The Opening!

2009-07-21T08:26:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

I have decided to create my own blog to expose the world to the things Alice love such as fashion, interior design, art and oh so many more.

Recently I've been discovering amazing blogs of all types of women who have impeccable taste. I've read some inspiring articles and saw some jaw-dropping pictures which temporarily turns me into a little kid at a candy store. My favorite blogs are Lovely Happenings and Life is Beautiful. I will probably use them the most as my notes continue. Anyways, here is a list of 15 things (usually I'll just put 10) that I'm currently loving/enjoying/wanting.

1. Everyday Zen: Love and Work by Charlotte Joko Beck ... such an eye opening book about enlightenment... probably will change my life once I'm done reading it.

2. Finding lost things (long story but yesterday I misplaced my towel and my mind was going crazy about where it was then I found it in the part of my closet where I rarely put my towel)

3. Tilapia with hints of lemon, parsley and basil.

4. Toast with peanut butter and honey (YUM!!)

5. The Girl in the Moon by Everly (This will probably be my inspiration for my next painting)
.the girl in the moon.
.is alone with the stars.
.and the spaceships.
.....
..and no one to sing to...
.is reason enough to be blue..
.the girl in the moon.
.with her dreams.
..has a steel melting smile.

6. Walk Me Home by Mandy Moore ... I would love.... LOVE to hear a cover for this song in a jazzy way.

7. Canvas tote bags like this one

I would absolutely love a coffee in Paris :)

8. Pat and Kyle's balcony :) Such a great place to chill

9. Having a huge wave of creativity hitting me at the odd hours of the day.

10. The Etsy Website! Great website for art and jewelry.. all intricate and unique.
http://www.etsy.com/

11. Zooey Deschanel (one of my idols)
-gorgeous lady who has great style
-sings in a band called She & Him (great album).
-will be in the upcoming movie 500 Days of Summer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsD0NpFSADM

Such a refreshing photo!

12. Deciding to write this note/blog.

13. Room of the Moment: This closet (I think I might have started to faint just seeing this closet)

My future closet.... I can't wait

14. Purse of the Moment: Louis Vuitton Coppolla Classics bag designed by Sophia Coppola

Louis Vuitton... the pricetag was umm painful to look at ($4,580!)... so I guess for now I will just admire it from afar :/

15. Shoes of the Moment: PLV by Pour La Victoire Oxford Heel at UrbanOutfitters.com

Simply gorgeous!

Enjoy!
Alice