An hour or so ago, I was in the middle of typing up a post about how gosh-darn happy I am, as of late, and how content I am with my life and the direction in which I'm going. And then my Macbook crashed...and now it won't start up, even in safe mode. It just gets stuck on the startup screen. So, I'm going to skip all of that stuff about how I'm over-the-moon-joyful, because the Apple Gods decided to rain on my parade and turn my stomach into tight little knots of worry. Why, oh why did I buy a first generation Macbook? If I lose all of my data, I'm going to scream...because just Thursday...THURSDAY...I tried backing up all of my photographs and it kept giving me an error message and I gave up. Right before I started updating this, I took out my external hard drive and plugged it in, with the intention to try again, after I finished the post.
Seriously. How's that for a huge barrel of irony? Now, onto the happy pictures that are now completely irrelevant, because I'm scared out of my wits that I'm going to have to purchase a new computer right around tax time:
outfit details:
vintage paul stuart double breasted blazer
cheap $5 blouse
thrifted belt
Lux skirt (altered to fit; I also let out the hem a few inches...it was so short!)
h&m tights
payless booties
makeup details:
concealer
MAC petticoat skinfinish on cheeks
MAC dipdown fluidline and embarked e/s on brows
MAC bare canvas all over lid
MAC woodwinked all over lid
MAC embarked in crease and outer lid
MAC blitz and glitz fluidline
rimmel lip liner
MAC hug me lipstick
Cynical, worried me is really wanting to smack the happy, jumping, spinning around and smiling me right in the face! Keep your fingers crossed for me, gals and guys. I can't use Bobby's computer for work and I'm a little freaked out:(
-Keiko Lynn
bummer about the computer :( i hope it ends up working out for you!
ReplyDeleteand i have a weird question... you're skin is absolutely perfect, what kind of cleanser/moisturizer/etc. do you use? is that strange?
*your
ReplyDeleteugh i hate horrible usage of your/you're. sorry.
Thank you! I use cetaphil cleanser, neutrogena on the spot acne treatment (even if I don't have any blemishes, I use it all over at least once a week) and non-comedogenic moisturizer.
ReplyDeleteMy computer has been doing this fun spontaneous crashing thing for a few weeks, but my computer genius brother managed to fix it. So hopefully you'll have good luck too! (As it would turn out, I was running too many antivirus programs at a time...I guess you can be too protected!)
ReplyDeletei love your post, everyday am awaiting for a new one.
ReplyDeleteyour dresses are so cute, i love how you do your make up. You're so refreshing to look at.
oh am so sorry about your mac. grrrr.
sorry to hear about your computer problems. i had to reformat my laptop earlier in the school year. i was lucky because i didn't have any DIRE files/photos. it's sad, but at least it's running again!
ReplyDeleteby the way, i just checked out your update at postlapsaria, and i must say that your work is continually getting better! i think this may be my most favourite update as of yet!
What a terrible ironic bummer about the computer... whatever happens, I hope you'll land feet first. :)
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, I'm totally digging how business-like-practical your outfit is, while still being fun-colorful (hyphens are fun). And I actually like your makeup this way, without being too dramatic on the eyes, while still giving it flair.
HAH hope I didn't ramble too much. :)
*runs out to buy cetaphil cleanser*
ReplyDeleteI hope everything works out for you computer wise - and you were so wonderfully happy taking those photos!
O god. What a pain in the behind! Fingers crossed. This outfit is a colour block masterpiece.
ReplyDeletehi keiko! i just got my bow in the mail and i absolutely love it! and the little valentine's card and candy were so sweet. =) i can't wait to wear it out of the house (i've been wearing it all around inside!) =) i am definitely going to purchase a headband from you in the future@
ReplyDeleteWow! Your outfit is very warm and sunny.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a perfect outfit! This is the second time this week I've heard of people's computer's crashing - I think I should back up all my stuff pronto!
ReplyDeletelove the colors!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can recover everything. Computers are a pain in the ass most of the time!
ReplyDeleteI hope everything will be alright with your mac:** you look cute;)
ReplyDeletewell....
ReplyDeleteapart from your little computer incident-
your outfit is absolutely exuberant wth color!
Oh no, that stinks that your computer crashed! I am always afraid that will happen to my laptop, too...btw, I LOVE your outfit! So colorful, so pretty! And your makeup is great! Luckily, I have the eyeshadows you used, I think I will recreate that look sometime :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your macbook!! I need to back up mine! I am lovin the blazer with this!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of your outfit, I am crossing my fingers for you that everythings is allright with your computer.
ReplyDeleteaaww I feel your pain!
ReplyDeleteI just went through quite a bit of frustration with my laptop not too long ago too...
My Husband who is a Mac user, tells me your hard drive may have died :(
your best bet is to take it to the geniuses.
Your outfit is lovely as always. Sweet double breasted jacket. I have a similar one, quite versatile, isn't?
Oh noooo good luck with your computer...the outfit is cute as always and you look like sunshine. I hope it works out! <3
ReplyDeleteI too was a smart one and purchased a first generation Macbook. I had so many problems with it that they finally had to entirely replace it a couple months ago. The fact that it turns on is a good sign, this has happened to me with a few of my macs. If you take it to the apple store, they'll probably boot it up using an external disc and then figure out what the problem is, but your data should be safe. At least I hope so. If your hard drive were dead, you'd most likely hear a clicking noise. Good luck! I'll cross my fingers for you.
ReplyDeletehi!
ReplyDeletewhere did you get that lovely $5 blouse?
this happened to my mac too...i just put the start disk in and followed the start up directions again. i didnt lose any info, but no promises! good luck!
ReplyDeletegood luck! i love your outfit, what great colors! and your makeup (and face) are gorgeous. I'm adding you to my list of favorites!
ReplyDeletegood luck with the computer. i'm having a bad week in that department too - my cell phone and camera have both died, so i'm goign to back up my pictures because technology is hating me atm.
Oh no! I hope you can save your data! I lost everything a couple years ago, including movies we filmed.
ReplyDeleteGreat great great!
ReplyDeleteLove the yellow.
xx
The colour combination is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLet the sommer come in.
I love these colors and those cute buttons on your blazer!
ReplyDeleteI hope your computer is okay! :(
Thank you, everyone! To answer some questions:
ReplyDelete- I bought the blouse a couple years ago, at TJ Maxx.
- I think a file is corrupted, because it just seems to be having trouble starting up but I haven't gotten the sad mac logo or had any weird noises (which usually indicate hd failure). Unfortunately, I don't have my startup disk - I left it in Florida! I hope they'll be able to do that for me, without losing anything.
Note to all: Back everything up, every day!
good luck with your computer! seems like a lot of people are having problems these days...btw, love the makeup. i'm glad you posted the info!
ReplyDeleteI hope I don't creep you out...but holy shit you're pretty.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are awesome. Love the outfit.
i am jealous of your steady hand. When I put on liquid eyeliner i always look ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteKastina - that doesn't creep me out, just makes me blush. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteRachel - I use fluidline, which is a bit different. It's gel form, in a pot. It dries quicker than liquid liner (I always have a problem with opening my eyes too soon and getting it in the crease, with liquid) and you use your own brush. The bent eyeliner sonia kashuk brush from target is perfect for this, and makes it so you can rest your hand on your cheek (since it's bent). Try it out!
I just discovered your blog through weardrobe-- and wow, it's gorgeous! Your style is so fun yet elegant and I absolutely love the colours you mixed in this outfit. That blazer is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnd that sucks about your computer-- I have ghetto super old iBook (from when they were called iBooks!) and it's a slowpoke. Your post reminded me that I should back up my files, so thank you!
thanks for the skincare info! hopefully now i will have perfect skin a la keiko lynn! haha
ReplyDeletewow! love this outfit! So beautiful! your make up is always done to perfection!
ReplyDeleteSucks about your mac book hopefully theres some way you can get it all back :(
ah! i hope your computer can be saved! it's not a good time in the economy for anyone to need to buy new things.
ReplyDeleteon a lighter note, i love your make-up! if i go to new york you really need to teach me your tricks. also, that outfit is to die for.
Wow! I love your outfit today with all these colors! Lovely jacket and your boots are very cute!
ReplyDeletePoor poor you.... I´m in the same situation...my computer crashed as well... I had to borrow my husbands computer... don´t like it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog anyway!! SO inspiring!!
Sad with the Macbook, hope you can get it all fixed again.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous on the pics...:-)
Hey i was reading your makeup descriptions and was confused about what the e/s stood for in the line
ReplyDeleteMAC dipdown fluidline and embarked e/s on brows
thanks! sorry it's probably something very simple that i missed
Sorry to hear about your Macbook. Is there a Genius Bar nearby that can take a look at your laptop?
ReplyDeletesorry for your macbook :(. but still, you look so peachy keen and fab!
ReplyDeleteI still have my iBook G4. It crashed recently and wouldn't start up (got stuck on the gray screen with the apple and little timer clock). It turned out to be my power supply, so I just had to buy a new power supply & only cost me $80 rather than having to buy a whole new hard drive. Maybe its that.
ReplyDeleteyour blog is so inspiring and refreshing!! I would be honoured if you exchange links with me :) would be so great... you're already on the list !!
ReplyDeletemuch love and greetings.
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ReplyDeleteYikes, how stressful! Hope the computer calms itself down ... the photos are darling, but understand the annoying irony.
ReplyDeleteGave Postlapsaria a shout out today, lady ... hope it helps!
Oops, sorry, I should have explained - e/s stands for eye shadow:)
ReplyDeleteKatrina:
ReplyDeleteI have an appointment with the genius bar in SoHo tomorrow. Luckily, I still have apple care for a couple more months!
Stephanie:
I'm hoping it's something small like that. Luckily, I still have apple care and didn't think about the fact that no matter what, I won't have to buy a new computer...they'll have to give me one if it's not repairable, or fix it if it is. Yay, apple care! I should probably knock on wood...p.s. Bobby says hi!
sas: Thanks! I'll add you right now:)
Sal: Thank you so much!
i can't wait to have enough money to buy your teal and white bow dress! :D
ReplyDeletegod I love all of these fantasticly fun pictures
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear of your computer mishap! =( hope that gets fixed soon!
ReplyDeleteotherwise, AMAZING outfit once again! you are a genius with your color combos girl!!
Hope everything works out okay !
ReplyDeleteAnd wow your outfit is Absolutely divine !!!
gahhh, so ridiculously cute! you are super skilled with your color combos. not to mention your outer-corner-of-the-eye-e/s-skills. jeeez.
ReplyDeletejust found your blog out of randomness, I love it
ReplyDeleteI cant believe I was doing some Homework when I stumbled across your blog! Unbelievable, wouldnt you say? Not the best opening I suppose, allow me to introduce myself.
ReplyDeleteI'm Elliott, 16 years old and I'm from England. I read through some of your blogs (my friend has one of her own) and you're blogs are very fun to read. Your writing skills are remarkable, and pinch me for saying it but your incredibly beautiful too. Just a statement, dont worry! =]
Your life sounds close to perfect, which is great to hear, and you have many deserved fans.
It was a pleasure reading your blog! =]
I hope you don't need to buy a new laptop and that your one gets up and running soon!
ReplyDeleteLove the make up details too, I can't get enough of MAC products myself. That lipstick is cute!
I understand you so well - when things go to well in my life I always expect something bad to happen and I'm never "disappointed", the good part is that the things go also the other way around - I think is a weird equilibrium law or something - so I'm sure your computer will be fine.
ReplyDeleteP.S - You look wonderful!!!!!!
Great colors!
ReplyDeleteColorful and fabulous!
ReplyDeleteyou are beautiful, as is your style & fashion!
ReplyDeletewith love,
VALERIE
I love reading your blog! You inspire me and are just so adorable!
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