bambi

she is a piece of art. simply magnificent.

 source: Maison Michel SS11via lookbooks.com

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I must find this coat. 

source: olsens anonymous

My sister forced me to go outside for this shoot. She claimed that as the photographer, she had absolute authority and final say on location spot. Needless to say, she made her case.  

playing with colors

Baby sister wasn't home today to take my photos for me, so these less than lovely shots were taken by both my mother and me. 


The belt was a bit askew in this first photo and my face looks a teensy bit odd and uncomfortable, but I thought I'd share it anyway so you all could see the look in its entirety. All items, sans boots, were purchased at the Gap during the MLK weekend sale. I didn't buy the belt with the dress in mind, or vice versa, but I think they create a pretty interesting color palette. What do you think? 

Did I mention that EVERYTHING I bought was OUTRAGEOUSLY on sale?!!?! Oh, how I love a good bargain. 

What makes a trend a trend? Does it have to be fleeting, only lasting for a small portion of the year? Or can a trend be timeless- like the LBD, or, in my opinion, the sequin ensemble? I was thinking about this over dinner for my little sissy's birthday as I went to tweet about how I was wearing two trends- the sequin top and evening shorts. As I was about to send my tweet into the twittosphere (lol) it hit me that maybe sequins aren't really a trend. They're a compliment to almost any garment and an essential piece to the wardrobe of a fashion girl. Just something I've been thinking about.

As said, I tried out evening shorts for the first time tonight. They're Silence and Noise from UO and wear right above my belly button (I'm partial to high-waisted clothing.) I think my top was a bit too long though- next time I'll pair them with more of a cropped top.

I feel very much like Arielle Noa of Something Navy here. She always poses in her kitchen...I was inspired.

I have gotten so much wear out of these Stuart Weitzman boots. They were my grandmothers from several years ago, and recently I adopted them. I wear them with literally everything. So versatile.

MY SISTER!!!!!!! Lookin' so artsy. These amazing booties were supposed to be for me (sale at Urban Outiftters = major) but were too big :(  She's lucky to have a sister like me who gave them to her rather than return them for a different purchase, eh?

if i were bold enough, i'd dye my hair a deep crimson color. i'd let it grow long down my back, falling just above my waist. for now though, i'll just lust after these photos...

(vanessajackman)

Exercise Tip #1

Look cute for the gym. It’s a known fact: when you’re dressed cute, you feel better about yourself. This rule is just as relevant to the gym as it is to school or to work. If you dress matronly at the gym, you’re less likely to be motivated to work hard. Instead of drowning under sweats and big t’s, try black athletic pants and workout tops. My favorite: anything lulu lemon. The pants are oh so slimming and come in a variety of colors/designs (the tops also make you look insta-thin.) Happy exercising!