enough said.

my saturday night consists of 500 days of summer, macaroni and my roommates

Purple in the morning, blue in the afternoon, orange in the evening.

One of the best movies to ever exist-if you haven't seen it... something's wrong with you.

I've been watching a lot of great movies lately:
american beauty
closer
requiem
eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
supersize me

and alice and wonderland comes out this friday. how could I have a bad week ahead? with 3 tests all within 3 days, that's how.
Oh, and I have to decide what I want to do with my summer and next fall this weekend. cool.



"I'm somebody now, Harry. Everybody likes me. Soon, millions of people will see me and they'll all like me. I'll tell them about you, and your father, how good he was to us. Remember? It's a reason to get up in the morning. It's a reason to lose weight, to fit in the red dress. It's a reason to smile. It makes tomorrow all right. What have I got Harry, hm? Why should I even make the bed, or wash the dishes? I do them, but why should I? I'm alone. Your father's gone, you're gone. I got no one to care for. What have I got, Harry? I'm lonely. I'm old. "
"You got friends, Ma".
"Ah, it's not the same. They don't need me. I like the way I feel. I like thinking about the red dress and the television and you and your father. Now when I get the sun, I smile."


Beautiful movie. Goodnight Friday.

thoughts for this FREEZING thursday

1.) mushy couples make me want to vomit
2.) I am so tired of the cold
3.) SPRING WHEN ARE YOU COMING
4.) you're not a "friend"
5.) I watched supersize me today: wow. Mcdonald's, I'm glad you've upped your game since 2003
6.) I want new shoes and some shorts so badly I'm about ready to hold a garage sale in my apartment hallway for money
7.) I miss home
8.) I wouldn't mind if I never had to hear one word of accounting paraphernalia for as long as I lived, and into my next 4 lives
9.) Glamour has a great article up called "8 Things I Wish I Knew About Health and Happiness When I Was 21" You should read it. Yeah.
10.) I NEED to attend fashion week

Next formal occasion:



YEAAA FOR PLUS SIZE MODELS AT FASHION WEEK!
I am currently a size 9 myself, working on toning up. I workout everyday but have struggled with my weight my whole life, going through the extremes, yes all types of extremes. Up until a few months ago, as stupid as this sounds, I somewhat thought I was completely on my own with the whole weight thing but I have been opening my mind and actually been able to recognize that practically everyone has something they would like to change regarding weight and appearance. The more and more I read and follow the trends models are starting to gain a little weight with the 40's style coming back, icons like Marilyn have set the path for normal size women in the public eye. Great quote from my friend Edy: "the fashion industry is evil and decided that making clothes for skinny girls would cost less since it would take less material. that's my theory." Agreed. But I will say, there are definitely clothes that look better on thinner models, likewise there are clothes that look waaaay better on plus size models. Needless to say, there's room for both. Props Mark Fast.

alright, time for some reading.

if you change the way you look at things the things you look at change

These are a few of my favorite vintage pieces from thrift stores, mom's closet, etc.

Bags-Joey's Thrift Mall $3 each
Jewelry-Mom's jewelry box; My favorite is the vintage Gucci watch from the 80's, although it doesn't work I wear it almost everyday.
Shoes-Loafers from Joey's Thrift Mall for $1.75, Black heels from mom's closet

I'm so glad the 40's trends have come back. Heavy lips and neutral eye shades are always flattering, especially when you're in a hurry and make-up is last on the long list of things to do. Another trend I've noticed and loved, and also has been pointed out by Elle, is the military meets feminine look. Beautiful.


This weather is driving me insane; this week I wore shorts and no shoes, today i was freezing in a sweater and boots. Georgia wouldn't be Georgia without crazy weather i suppose.

i couldn't help myself. i want all of these.
OH! today's free pancake day at IHOP!

femininity; thank you oscar de la renta

I LOVE the jackie kennedy meets modern housewife/business look. His collection offers so much variety while consistently providing femininity and rich decor.


Anna Sui was on the home page of Style, so I watched the video...she's a genius. I really respect the way she uses art and pays such close attention to childhood favorites and uses it in her line. I never would have thought the 3 stooges would influence clothing.

On a personal note, today was BEAUTIFUL. Got my taxes done early so I was able to enjoy the nice weather outside consisting of running, watching my brother's baseball practice and a night outside at starbucks with some good friends. Overall I'm very pleased with the day.

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you are fabulous. I love when designers say so much with so little. alright, bedtime.
xoxo

bonjour tout le monde

Designer for today:
Alice+Olivia(Spring 2010 Collection)
Alice+Olivia(Fall 2010 Collection)

Alice+Olivia Website


I have officially decided to turn this whole "blogging" thing into somewhat of a fashion journal. Fashion is growing on my like a weed, a nice one that you would like to have around. So I found myself particularly interested in the Alice+Olivia line from Stacey Bendet. I love the neutral meets lounge meets feminine meets unique details. Needless to say, I have been inspired. Hopefully some sketches and further research will ensue!

The picture of the mess of me in my room is my outfit today. Nothing exciting: Earrings from my mom's 80's jewelry collection, Old Navy clearance scarf, old t-shirt from who knows where, J-Crew clearance Matchstick Jeans, and Black boots from...I have no clue where.

The other two pictures were from a day by the river with some friends goofing around with lenses and edits and such.

On a non-fashion note, I just finished watching Paris, Je T'Aime. bah, cute cute. My favorite quote was:
"Zarka: You're even worse at this than getting girls.
Franois: My friends do that stuff, not me.
Zarka: They're pathetic.
Franois: You have beautiful hair, why do you have to cover it up?
Zarka: I don't have to. I choose to.
Franois: Too bad, 'cause you're so pretty.
Zarka: You mean I'm not beautiful in my hijab?
Franois: [laughs] That's not what I meant.
Zarka: You and your friends don't know shit about women. Why talk to them like that? When you can see they don't like it? If I want to look beautiful, I do it for me. When I wear this I feel part of a faith, an identity. I feel good. That's what beauty is. Tell that to your friends. Then maybe one day, they might even get laid."

Okay, I lied. My SECOND favorite quote:
"There are times when life calls out
for a change. A transition. Like the seasons."

If you have yet to see this movie I would definitely suggest it for a late, hot tea, stay in your pajamas until you melt kind of night.

Other than the movie viewing with my roommate and gay best friend, my day was morosely uneventful. But that's okay, tomorrow I'm going home to Atlanta to see my baby, and by my baby I mean my puppy. Oh yeah, and my family. It's sad when you miss your dog almost on the caliber of missing your family.

Lastly, if you are reading this:
I know there's not much here as of now(school and family are first priority) but it's going to get there. Have faith, and thanks for taking the time to read thus far. Hope life is more than pleasing.

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So this is my first time blogging, ever. I don't know where this is going to take me, I don't know what the future holds. But as I sit here watching Armageddon it makes me think things are possible that I never thought could happen. I'm not the greatest writer, so don't get your hopes up. All I have is something to shoot for. I have been blessed with an immense amount of talent that I feel I have yet to discover.

My family lives in Forsyth, GA, 35ish minutes north east of Atlanta. Currently, I'm stuck in the town of Columbus, GA. Yes, stuck. I go to school here, in the small military town full of other stuck people looking, pleading, for a way out, soon realizing it's nearly impossible; settling is the only comfortable way to live. I can't settle. There are so many things I want to do. I have recently explored my love of fashion and the business world. Hopefully one day, within the next 5 years, I will be in either Atlanta or New York interning for a designer in a personal assistant-type position. I am organized and I'm creative. I have a good feel for people; their needs, their thoughts. I often find myself saying things people want to say, but can't seem to muster out of themselves in fear of a reaction. I guess you could say I'm one for confrontation.

I'm searching for a way out of her and into the field I know I belong in. I see so many others accomplish their goals, so why is this so insurmountable for me. I'm following the Lord's path for me. He's got it all planned out. All I have to do now is trust.

Throughout my blogging venture I hope to gain new friends as well as new connections. If anyone reading this feels similar, needs someone to talk to, has any references, ANYTHING, I'd love to talk. I'm a positive person 99% of the time.