Louis Vuitton Gamble Necklace

Hey ladies,

I haven't been motivated these past few days to wear a lot of makeup..or even really dry and brush my hair... I don't know why I'm down with lazy fever.

I did take pictures of my new LV Gamble Necklace, I really like it.
Can't wait to wear it for luck the next time I roll the dice.

This is my 2nd fashion jewelry item from LV.
My first pair were the Monogram Heart Earrings in the Purple Enamel...and then they decided to release a pink version. The nerve! Good think purple is my favorite color..but then again..I like pink too. Who doesn't?!

The crystals are also Crystallized Swarovski, which is one of the reasons why I really really wanted this piece. I love the Golden & the Tanzanite Crystals : )

I paid $385+ tax and ordered via louisvuitton.com
Their fashion jewelry is hard to shop for in stores, they have random pieces at random stores. I dislike the hunt & find game.

It's now $405 on the website but currently sold out. LV is weird I tell ya..they raise and lower their prices every blue moon. I remember the first time I noticed this was when Minh bought his wallet. We got it for $405 (Damier Graphite Multiple), and then when we went to Portland's LV store it was only $395. I stalk the website almost everyday so I notice price changes. Not that it matters..b/c I'm not buying but I like to browse the website for fun. I get excited every time there's a new main page ad.

In Arrow Law Group news, everything is running smoothly. They have all their furniture, and clients are starting to pour in. I have my own space, which I rarely even work in! I'm always in one of the guy's offices planning out my work, and chit chatting. I forgot what it's like to have someone to talk to during the 9-5 hours of the day. I spend more time in the office talking to Sam than I do with Minh. When Minh's in his suit, he's more of the "serious" leave me alone type. I don't get intimidated or anything, but I don't see him the same. He's one of those people who completely changes at work. Which is good, work is work, and being a goofball after 6pm is completely acceptable.

I'm kind of starting to feel weird not to be dressed up in the office (since I'm hidden in the back). The partners don't ask me to..but sometimes I get caught off guard and run into a client, or salesman, real estate agent, etc. I feel bad b/c I care a lot of about giving off a good impressions in the office for them even though I'm not affiliated.

I was so self conscious today that I didn't even want to go eat at a nice place for lunch b/c I felt out of place because they're both in suits. They both were like whatever, it's lunch! We went to Capital Grille since Sam's never been, and we had to have him try the truffle fries. It's still restaurant week so we're trying to hit up the nice places lol. I did love their carrot & ginger soup. It was SO good. Anyhow..I can see why most work places require a dress code. It makes me feel less important when I'm not wearing clothes on "their level." I guess I'll start dressing better when I go in..or just stay hidden and work. Oh, the self-esteem issues.

Sam on the other hand is more laid back than Minh at work. I know he'd rather be in jeans than a suit haha. Minh is Mr. I NEED A SUIT AND TIE OR I WILL DIE. Sam and I even walk next door to go shopping at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. It's kind of sweet that our building is attached to a nice BBB, it even sells toothpaste and contact solution! I hope I don't overspend time with both Minh and Sam.

We're all going to be part of each other's lives for the next few years by lease lol. 4 full years! If all this work out the way we plan, Minh and my child will marry Sam and his future wife's child. So we'll all be family. jk, but I did bring it up. And for some reason, they both gave me this weird look..hmm maybe guys don't think the same way we do, huh? :P

I can't help but love to weird out Minh, and Sam.

I took an interpersonal relationships course during college which I talked about before.
The author of the book, and also my former professor at MSU found my blog post about him, and sent me a signed copy of the updated edition last year. : )
My professor and his wife (also professor) are geniuses!

I loveee to use what I learned. Knowledge is power.
So..I suggest you read up on interpersonal relationship..it saves your life SO much drama.
It also explains why some girls get so attached to guys..when guys could care less about them..and treat them like trash...and how a girl should never break up with a guy..but to slowly make the guy dislike her and break up with her so he feels like he's in control..yada yada yada..I'm sure if a lot of women's lives would be saved..if they knew how crazy a man can get if she ever broke his heart. (I'm talking way too much about this right now, but I can't help it because it's a topic I could read and study for the rest of my life). I remember reading that a guy will go to extremes to try to win back a girl who broke his heart..by extremes I mean KILL her. It happened in my family..of course I've never met this relative..but she (my relative) broke up with her bf..he tried to win her back..she found someone else and was happy with life. The guy told her how much he loved her and just wanted to see her one last time..and so she did. He hugged her and they both blew up. Yeah..that stuff happens..

Anyhow..I might have to go back and delete that story later, not to creep anyone out.
But yeah. Also, emotional abuse, and domestic violence happens also when you marry the wrong person. Women should never marry men who loves her less than he loves her.
Women who marry men who don't love them as much usually always fail on her part (emotionally, etc).
The happiest relationships are in the ones where the man loves the woman more than she does for him. Love is never 100% equal. It's hard for you to probably believe me, but I'm just reciting what I learned about the balance of power.

THE MOST IMPORTANT: Women can learn to love (since we're nurturing, caring, etc by nature). Men cannot.

It's in your favor to play it safe (literally) lol and date and marry the nice guy, and not that "bad boy."

I drive Minh nuts most of the time when I talk about the balance of power. He's skeptic on 75% of factual knowledge that comes out of my mouth. He's has to witness it or learn it on his own time to believe it. It's the lawyer in him. Anyhow, I have a lot of pride issues, and I always fight to be dominant because I want our relationship to work! :D jk jk
But interpersonal relationship studies is very fascinating. If you have a chance to take it in college as an elective, I suggest you go for it. It has changed the way I see life, and has helped me get over any hurt feelings I've ever had.

But now back to..the guys at Arrow Law Group : )

The best bankruptcy law firm in my opinion!
Also, Minh recently started a blog where he writes about law related topics.
www.arrowlawgroup.blogspot.com

I really like the way he writes, I always have...and not saying that because we're together.
I hope his partners start writing on the blog as well. It's free knowledge!
They charge $250/hr if you prefer to hire them hourly. There are different ways law firms bill clients. I just really noticed it as of lately.
(Most Seattle attorneys charge $300/hr..or so others have informed us!) lol
I recall in Michigan, it's usually $250/hour for an attorney's time on certain cases.
Minh likes to total up my "bill" whenever he does work for DSK Jewelry. It's kind of annoying. It's like a joke, but not really ..making you feel like you owe them feeling...can't stand that!

Anyhow some cases are flat fee, for example Bankruptcy (ch. 7 around $1-2k), ch. 13 around $3-4k) per case/client. And the famous ch. 11 (what businesses file..start around $25k/case).
I should suggest to Minh to write about the different kind of Bankruptcies. I know you may already know the difference, but for those who don't know, I think it will be very beneficial for them.

We met this guy at the phone store who helped us (don't want to give too much detail), and he was telling us how he got in a car accident without insurance and now needs to file bankruptcy..he goes I need a Chapter 13 or something since he doesn't own a home, and doesn't make more than x amount in annual income. What he really is looking for is Chapter 7. Chapter 13 is for those who make over x amount in income, and are looking to reorganize their debts, and to save their homes.

Can you see why it might be lucrative to go to law school? My future kids are either going to be doctors or lawyers!!! (don't I sound like your typical Asian parent? well..I will be one someday!) jk. Kids, do what you want..just make it legal. ..haha as in not illegal not a legal career). :D

So anyways..whatever comes out of their minds when it comes to their fields of expertise, I indulge!

They don't just do bankruptcy, but Minh and one of the other partners has a lot of bankruptcy law experience, so they advertise that field more so than others. But they also handle personal injury, tenant/landlord disputes, property law, and so on. Each attorney working at the cases he knows best, which makes sense. I'm learning something new everyday in the office from the guys.

I've been decorating the office with lots of candy (it makes the office feel much more inviting in my opinion, plus visitors appreciate it!) and orchids. :D I'm still looking to gift them with some more plants! I walk over to their office almost everyday to catch lunch and / or dinner with the guys. There's actually 3 attorneys, but the 3rd, she only comes in on Saturdays.
I really like their partner because she has a passion for art, and really appreciates what I do. It makes me feel really good when someone like her praises me and gets excited when I tell her about this great bracelet I'm working on ^_^. She's also older than Sam (29)& Minh (27)..old enough to be their mom lol. She always thinks that's so funny.

I will most likely be having my jewelry on display at their office in the next month or so.
DSK pieces will definitely be on display in an artsy kind of way. Sam and I have been looking at different jewelry trees for the display. Everyone I know and their mom has been telling me about the cast iron jewelry tree from Costco. lol. I appreciate their thoughtfulness : ) It makes me feel loved!


Now that I have bored you with a lot of text.
I want to share a few items I think are just flat out gorgeous.
I don't think I will ever own them, but I can like them right?
Oh, the freedom of online browsing.

These are by Christian Louboutin..isn't he a branding genius?
Leopard print is everywhere this Fall. I had the most amazing pair of leopard print flats that I bought for $5 in college. That's where my love for leopard print shoes kicked into gear.

These are by Gucci, 5"! Insane.
It's definitely one of those shoes you like, but not on you. Do you know what I mean?
Sometimes, I find things I'm super attracted to, but I do not want them for myself.
If I had endless amounts of money, I'd buy all the things that catch my eyes for a model to wear. Wouldn't it enhance the aesthetics of society? Just weird thinking.

I'd love to see them on a model. Speaking of models, who reads Chiara's blog, http://www.theblondesalad.com/?
To me, she's the definition of perfection. Everything and anything looks stunning on her. I just loveeee reading her blog & looking at all the great photos.

Also, two items for Sale,
I'm weird, I spent more money to buy the same items in a new packaging. yeah, I did that to improve my quality of life by having less space taken up in my 999 square foot apartment (More breathing room, you know). They just couldn't give us that extra 1 square foot.

These two pigments are available if anyone is looking for them in original form.
Both for $30 shipped US

$15.50 each
nguyenst@msu.edu

Naked, and Melon

Have great evening!
:D

Steph

p.s. If I don't get a chance to reply to all your comment it's because I'm kind of stressed, and busy with work, life, and the puppies! My mom has been calling me for the past few days and I'm always too busy to talk to her..she got super pissed off at me this morning because I was taking the dogs out and not paying attention to her on the phone and she yelled at me and said I don't want to talk to you anymore! and hung up on me.. that's the kind of stress I'm going through! ugh.

The little puppies are destroying so much stuff (they chew up my furniture!!). I just said farewell to my new Tory Burch sandals..the black patent leather ones that I paid full price for.. it hurt pretty bad. I don't get mad or blame them b/c I'm sure they have no idea what's the difference between a chew toy and a pair of shoes. What happens, happens. Life goes on : ) (that's a forced smiley). lol But what I can't stand is any dog owner who yells at or hits their dog for any mistake of accident. They really don't know better unless you have taught them well. It's the owner's mistake 99% of the time if the dog does something they don't approve of..just saying.

But anyhow, if you do leave a comment, please share with me your thoughts on interpersonal relationships. I'm curious to hear your stories.

:D