oh, how i've missed you so

Dearest followers,

I do apologize for my extended leave of absence. These quick shots were taken last month (I know, I know). I feel awful about neglecting my blog but in all honesty, this semester has been the craziest thus far. I've got two more weeks of late night studying/cramming, presentations, and final papers to complete and then I can devote all my attention to my blog again. I also have some great news to share! I'll explain more once everything is finalized. Thank you for sticking with me, despite my lack of updates. You're all lovely!

With all my love,
Alyssa

P.S. How stoked are you now that Spring is finally here?!

Happy Birthday, alyssa, ce soir!

H&M floppy hat; GUESS button-up shirt; Forever21 purse; Target wedges

January may already be coming to an end but this month marks a whole year since I first started alyssa, ce soir! Thank you SO MUCH, dear readers, for sticking with me and continuing to follow me. I truly enjoy sharing my personal style with all of you. Your kind words and support all year make this whole blogging experience fun and special.

I do apologize for the slowdown in posts lately. These days I feel like I'm going through a dry spell void of any inspiration. I am positive this phase will pass, however! Here's what I threw together the other day when I was running late for class and was forced to grab the nearest clean garment I could find as I made a mad dash for the door. The result? A haphazard ensemble just shy of sloppy if not for my new favorite white button-up. Never underestimate the power of a classic white button-up and its saving grace. (Note: I didn't actually wear the floppy hat to class, though. Doing so would've greatly impaired the vision of those unfortunate enough to sit behind me during lecture!)

explosions in the sky

If you've been keeping up with my blog this year you may have noticed my penchant for floppy hats, faux fur, chunky wedges, and stacked bangles, to name a few. I suppose it's fitting, then, that I've (unintentionally!) incorporated all of the above in my final outfit post of 2010.

It's 5 p.m. here in Hawaii and in a few hours some friends and I will bid adieu to yet another fine year. The folks in my neighborhood are already lighting up fireworks which is only fueling my anticipation for the night and the coming year. I was going to write an overly sentimental novel reflecting on how amazing this past year was and how much I've grown as a person, etc. etc., but instead I'll just state that the future looks promising and I absolutely cannot wait to see what 2011 has in store! Hope you all have/had a wonderful new year's celebration!

I like to pretend that it's colder than it actually is

Zac Posen x Target leather motorcycle jacket; Calvin Klein waffle knit scarf; American Eagle messenger bag; Target boots

One word to sum up my brief absence from blogging: F I N A L S
Now that winter break is finally here, I can get back into the swing of all things blogging-related. I've missed it so. I do apologize, dear readers, and thank you for sticking with me!

pumpkin pie palette

Merona button-up shirt; Jeffrey Campbell wedges
Happy Holidays, everyone! I've been living in easy outfits like this for the past two weeks. Found this random leopard print scarf in the depths of my dresser drawers and flung it haphazardly over my shoulders merely seconds before my photographer/partner-in-crime showed up in my driveway to pick me up that afternoon.

I just got home from Black Friday shopping, although I'd hardly consider it "shopping" as I've come home empty-handed (okay, maybe not entirely empty-handed -- a Tommy Hilfiger "super soft plush throw" blanket, a memory foam mattress topper, and lacy underthings). Luckily, the internet exists and my online haunts are fully stocked with everything I've been deprived of, i.e.; new purses, shoes and outerwear. Indulgence is calling my name...

Laced Up

Material Girl lace bodysuit; H&M floppy hat; Jeffrey Campbell wedges; Betsey Johnson diamond stud earrings
A few days ago, I modeled for a talented photographer friend of mine, Kira Okamoto -- here are the results! Be sure to check out more of this lovely lady's work HERE. Thanks again, Kira!