Monthly Archives: August 2012

stay in the “loop”

30 Thursday Aug 2012

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hey there guys! after moving back to school last weekend, i’m back and ready to get my life in lipstick up and running again.. i needed a bit of time to settle in, but classes are starting up again and i’m slowly, but surely developing a routine. speaking of getting myself together and staying in the loop with my school work, i wanted to share something very cool with you all. i have had the amazing opportunity to partner up with a chain of stores in my town (loop, gallery couture, and the gibson) to blog about some of my favorite pieces and outfits from time to time (or school break to school break).

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growing up

25 Saturday Aug 2012

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going into sophomore year is a totally different feeling for me… last year my nerves got the better of me (total understatement), but it all turned out great. i couldn’t be more excited to head back to georgetown, and i feel more ready and older in a way. it’s an indescribable feeling, but all in all a good one. once i have my dorm set up next week, i’ll have more posts up! until then, i’ll “see” you soon!

dorm decor

23 Thursday Aug 2012

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sophomore year is beginning next week and i couldn’t be more excited. new classes, new experiences and new moments with friends all await me, and starting sunday everything picks up again. i’m starting to pack (which has turned out to be absolutely hellish), and narrowing down clothes, jewelry, shoes and all of the above, hopefully learning from last year’s move in. for the next few days posts won’t be as frequent, but to tide you guys over i thought i’d share my dorm design scheme. i love the way everything came together, and it just so happens this is the one thing i have figured out!

anthropologie rosette bedding in neutral/ivory, which i got during the bedding sale (plus my bday discount)!

assorted pillows from anthropologie, west elm (both sequin ones were on sale!), and etsy (striped)!

a piece of home!

something came over me and i had to get this… i don’t know why, but i love it. all it needs are gold glitter antlers and it’s perfect!

cutest products from sugar paper that manage to stick to my obsessive color scheme…

and last, but not least, the calendar that gets me through everything

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

crafty confetti

20 Monday Aug 2012

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i absolutely love making things from scrapbooks to cards, but room decor is probably my favorite. inspiration boards, murals cut out of silver poster board, you name it, i probably love or would love to make it. i had seen these confetti canvases all over the internet and figured they’d be easy to make. easy is an understatement! you only need a few supplies, along with ten minutes, and you’re good to go. when the holidays come around i plan on making some for me and my roommate to hang up on our dorm room door (how cute would a halloween one be?!). you can definitely personalize these through color, quotes, initials, etc., which i definitely think i’ll do in the future!

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daily inspiration

19 Sunday Aug 2012

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this post started off as a one time thing, but i tend to like so many outfits on various blogs, and this happens so often that i decided to make this into a continuous post. some blogs i follow are similar to each other and others have no semblance of similarities to their counterparts, but i love them nonetheless!

my style pill

the pink peonies

atlantic-pacific

sincerely, jules

cupcakes and cashmere

ring my bell

damsel in dior

not your average slippers

17 Friday Aug 2012

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some of you may know stubbs & wootton, a shoe brand recognized for its velvet slippers with unique embroidery. j.crew is known for forming partnerships with brands and developing gorgeous projects ( a la fenton fallon, lulu frost, altuzarra, etc.). i have yet to partake in the slipper trend, and the price of these shoes will be holding me off from participation, but there is nothing like wishful thinking or serious longing. my favorites happen to be the navy slippers with lion embroidery, which may have something to do with my serious affinity for anything lions: i’m a leo, my hair is a bonafide mane at times, lions are my favorite animal, and lion king is my favorite movie! i’ll either save my money up (which i doubt i’ll be able to do) or i’ll hope and pray that these go on sale.

which pair do you guys like?

you’re an animal, baby

16 Thursday Aug 2012

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every season new trends come and go, and i usually try my hardest to not spend a ton of money partaking in them. the animal sweater trend is going to make this extremely difficult. from burberry to j.crew, these sweaters are popping up everywhere and i couldn’t be more excited. so far i have the madewell meerkat in my possession, and i know i’m going to add more (or once again, i’ll attempt to save money as my mom insists and not buy more…)

also thank you to alex winston (and the j.crew store soundtrack) for the title inspiration, this song is amazing!

mini meerkat pullover from madewell… my love for the lion king has come in handy!

a foxy sweater from aubin & wills (cheesy pun, i know…)

i called this the chicken in a beret sweater at work until i put together that it was called the french hen sweater… very clever j.crew, very clever

i would love to give this burberry owl sweater a hoot and a holler! (cheesy puns will keep on coming…)

this sweater is one of my favorites, but it’s sold out and out of my price range!

what strong mussels you have

11 Saturday Aug 2012

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as summer comes to a close, one thing i will miss more than anything is summertime cooking. there’s nothing like the fresh seafood and ripe fruit here in long island, so i hope to make the most of it before i head back to school! we threw together a delicious meal a few nights ago and me (along with my family) enjoyed the turnout. mussels and  scallops in a red sauce, with fresh pasta is SO good, and if you’re a fan of all of those foods, i promise you’ll like this. dessert was simple, but delicious: a rich chocolate pudding with fresh whipped cream, raspberries and frozen chocolate chips.

 

me and my obsessive tendencies

10 Friday Aug 2012

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i am the kind of person that once i love something, i truly LOVE it. it’s bad, i know, and some people may be a bit horrified by the sheer amount of sites, blogs, projects, and products i have favorited on my computer. i’m not. i like to consider it a serious kind of devotion, and this devotion is also seen in my everyday life, whether it be in my job, schoolwork, side projects, etc. i throw myself into something and i won’t stop until it’s completed (also i try to make it perfectly completed…)

anyways, i’m getting sidetracked.. back to my obsession. if i find something and i love it, i will squeeze everything i can out of our relationship (that sounds violent, this is more of a materialistic relationship, do not worry!). me and stripes, yeah it’s an unhealthy relationship, the photo below says it all…

so, yesterday i found a site that makes the most amazing posters of cities and i’m lusting after so, SO many of them. that little ol’ word “obsessed” has popped up again, but you know, i think you guys will be too…

how is this $22… it’s a miracle.

seeing georgetown gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. i seriously may need this for my dorm room.

why are these so perfect?

could this be any cooler?

so yes, i will say it i have “serious devotion” to ork and i am proud. now, all we need is a long island poster and then we’ll be talking…