lei chic.

The very lovely "leichic.com" just did a featured article on me:

ART + FLEA!

Hi everyone!

Sorry I've been slacking on the updates, but I have some great news! I will be participating in ART + FLEA at Fresh Cafe. I'm taking a spontaneous trip back home to Honolulu, Hawaii! The flight from NYC back home is about 10-12 hours, but its worth it to see my family and friends back at home :D

I will have new necklaces and a new ring design! Come and visit if you are in Honolulu!



FRESH CAFE
831 Queen St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
5PM-11PM

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!

Zac Posen for Target Launch Party

I recently attended the Zac Posen for Target Launch Party at the New Yorker. A close friend of mine works at Zac and I got the hook-up!

I purchased what I thought was a boustier. It was actually a bikini, but I think it would be super hot under a loose white dress shirt with high waisted shorts. I also purchased a scarf that is perfect for this upcoming Spring season!



They had cute boys EVERYWHERE AT THIS PARTY! Not to mention seeing Maggie Gyllenhaal, that skinny chick that works at "ELLE" from the MTV show (can't remember her name), "The City". They had these cute guys taking polaroids of all the guests that attended!


This girl was GORGEOUS in person. She was in line for drinks right in front of me:

And...some random pix from the night:


look at me giddy like a little girl (and also very drunk from all the free booze):




And yes, i succumb to tumblr. But I'm not really going to write, it will be more of a collection of inspirational images.

Check it out, and follow me if you like and I will surely follow yours as well:
mai tumbler.

GOLD GOLD GOLD.

I am finally in my last semester at F.I.T. This week was quite stressful, juggling 12 classes (20.5 credits), an internship, and my jewelry line orders on Etsy. I still need to buy about $1000 in school supplies/materials/books. I am currently accepting donations...*sigh.

ANYWAY...

I recently had a special order for the square earrings in pure 18K Gold. They came out so beautiful! I can also make them in brushed gold. I think I'm going to get a pair casted for myself next week:




You can find this item on my etsy store.


New featured item of the week from my vintage shop:

MINT CONDITION DIOR OVERSIZED EYEGLASSES. These seriously have no visible scratches, and the color and shape is simply amazing.






This 80s Geometric Top would be fab with ankle boots and leggings! The best part is, its only $34!!!




This top would be great with these vintage boots:




You can find tnis and more fabulous vintage finds at candyLULU Vintage Shop!

Have a nice weekend, everyone.

Snap back to reality. Back to New York City.

Back in the city. My trip home was pretty hectic. Since it was half business (well, maybe 75% business) that I was only able to go to the beach twice! :(

However, my friend Roger took me on an "booze cruise" which was pretty fun. You basically pay $35 to go sailing on this boat and it is all you can drink Mai Tais and beers. Pretty awesome, I gotta say.

Here are some photos:






I started to help my friend with her Vintage Etsy Store recently. I am helping her with her shoes and accessories (including jewelry) department. We have A LOT of cute things, and I am tempted to keep some of these items myself. Here are a few of my favorites:

This adorable vintage coral ruffle dress:




I also love this
70s gold accordian necklace. An awesome piece to wear on a girls night out:


These vintage YSL eye glasses. For a vintage pair of eyeglasses, they are in excellent condition:




Hurry! A lot of things are being sold, and they're all one-of-a-kind pieces. Go to candyLULU Vintage Shop!

I received this as a gift from my dear friend Terumi that runs kawaiifriendscafe:



I use it to put my little earrings and findings in it. She makes everything from scratch, isn't it adorable?