Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Nov 28, 2012
This week has been pretty hectic as of late. With all the busy class, assignments, and end-of-term essays, it's hard to get 5+ hours of sleep each night. Just this afternoon as I worked on my history essay, I started to doze off and when I woke up, realized the work I had done sounded like something out of a 3rd grader's folder. Meh, whatever! I shall celebrate the end of the week on Saturday by dancing in my new Hello Kitty pajamas. Yeah, I'm cool like that.
Around here it's chilly but not cool enough for my super-warm pea-coat yet, so I've spent a lot of time in large sweaters--large Christmas sweaters, that is. I hope you've all been rocking this look, and if not, head over to your Grandma's closet and pick out the most disturbing looking snowman sweater she has. This is the only time that the uglier the sweater, the cuter it is. Christmas is sho happy yooo guyss :).
Outfits for Inspiration
Outfit 1: The plural of 'moose' is 'moose'

Someone said they saw 'meese' and everyone was like 'dafuq is a meese?' So..I just had to let you all know it's moose! Hope you learned something! I started this outfit with a warm fitted sweater over a basic loose tee. I then added some snowy white skinny jeans and a navy belt and jeweled flats that reminded me of winter snow. I accessorized with a silver necklace, cute pearly earrings and a chunky bracelet. Finally, I added a large nude backpack to fit all your necessities in.

Outfit 2: A Holly Jolly Christmas
I started this ensemble a chunky white holly sweater. I paired it off with a green skirt and thigh-high red socks for a Christmas-feel. I then accessorized with cute gingerbread earrings, gold bangles, and a while purse. Finally i added a pair of festive green flats. 

Outfit 3: Winter Wonderland

 I started this look with an over-sized sweater dress and added white tweed tights. Next, I added nude colored booties. I then added a pair of earrings that resembled snowflakes and snowy-white jewelry.
Your Turn!
Do you wear Christmas sweaters around this time of year? And how do you accessorize them?
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Quotes I love: "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."

Nov 27, 2012
Leave it to Coco Chanel to say something so inspiring and true - women of all ages try to achieve classy and fabulous looks! Unfortunately though, it's not as easy as it sounds. You need to appear polished, well mannered, fashionable, and not too over the top! Here's my take on how to appear classy and fabulous.

Tips on looking classy and fabulous

  • Have proper etiquette: How classy you look will always be based on how you present yourself. Whether you're at a dinner party, the mall, or even a bar, your posture, manners, and language all reflect your level of class. It doesn't matter if you're wearing a Zuhair Murad dress, if you're slouched, drunk, and throwing around the F-bomb, you wont look classy. Remember to be respectable and tasteful. 
  • Be knowledgeable: Being aware of politics, current events, or at least knowing the facts about the country you live in is all respectable. It shows that you have a career and are educated which is, undoubtedly, very classy. 
  • Dress the part: You need to appear put together and well polished if you want to look classy and fabulous. If you look vulgar or wear ripped or stained clothing, you wont look classy. On the other hand, if you wear plain business suits everyday, you wont look fabulous! Make sure to find a balance and look fashionable, respectable, and elegant.

Outfits for Inspiration
 Outfit 1: Sheer Elegance
For this outfit, I chose a very classy and pretty white dress with different textures. To accompany it, I accessorized with a cream colored clutch and pearl earrings - a timeless, classic wardrobe essential.For a bit of color and glam, I added a pair of fun, purple heels. Finally, I finished the look with a pair of stylish sunglasses, and bright red lipstick (an instant touch to make any ensemble fabulous.)

Outfit 2: A Stroll in the Park
For this ensemble, I started with an elegant, powder-blue dress - it has just the right amount of modern elegance and class. I then added shoes that complimented the color-blocked dress and a classic brown coat. I then accessorized with a bowed hat. the 'oui' bracelet represents a bit of Coco's French background and the bow earrings compliment the other bows in this outfit (blue sash, and hat). To complete the look, I chose a simple, feminine clutch. 

Outfit 3: Date Night
For this formal ensemble, I started with a simple, strapless black dress and accessorized with a leather bow belt. Next, I added a stunning purse and long, intricate earrings to add some sparkle to the outfit. I then chose classic, pearl bangles, and a pair of exquisite heels. Finally, I finished the look with an elegant coat. 

Your Turn!
What do you think about appearing classy and/or fabulous? Do you think it’s essential? Do you think the outfits are classy and/or fabulous? Are there any other fashion quotes you would like to see in this series?


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Dusted Florals and Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2012





{Captured by Sherry - wearing; the Limited shirt, ModCloth skirt, XXI headband, Victoria's Secret stockings, Fiona heels}   
Happy thanksgiving to everyone not using the metric system! I felt a bit lonely today without my best friends; turkey, mashed potato, and stuffing, but I compensated with the company of a few good friends and a few double fudge brownies. My friend Sherry and I found an incredibly creepy storage room in our basement, and what better way to appreciate creepy basements than take pretty pictures on all the piles of dust? My shoes suffered quite a bit, but I'll survive.
On the bright side, there are many things to be thankful for! Like my friends and family, my wonderful school, my teachers, my good health, the food I eat, the music I play... What are you thankful for?
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Straight to the Pointe

Nov 20, 2012








The second part of Ruche's 'En Pointe' editorial has me on my toes. It brings me back to all my ballet days. Full skirts, tulle, lace, and sparkles make me swoon.
"Life is like dancing. If we have a big floor, many people will dance. Some will get angry when the rythm changes, but life is changing all the time." --Miguel Angel Ruiz  
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Vintage Carousel

Nov 19, 2012





As a kid, the summer carnival was by far my favorite part of the year. The cotton candy, balloons, and rides were enough to make me have a tantrum every time daddy said "time to go." Yup, I was one annoying kid. Seeing this editorial by Ruche brought me right back to those days. You're definitely never too old to ride a pretty vintage carousel in charming dresses. Last summer I learned that yes, the worker at the front might give you a strange look and ask who you are helping on the ride (do I seriously look old enough to have kids?!) but you just need to start speaking rapid french, the run onto the ride. Err... Then run off afterwards to avoid getting kicked out.
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Antiquing

Nov 18, 2012




I like to combat lazy Sundays with late brunch, vintage dresses, and antiquing. There's something so relaxing about strolling through a cute neighborhood and looking at dusty old things with "history" and "personality". Though I really loved the music necklace, I couldn't imagine why it should cost me $400. No mater how much "history" dusty sterling silver is, unless it belonged to the queen or someone else important, please don't charge me that much for something you most likely found in some creaky attic.

My Saturday was a bit more eventful. Though I totally slept way past noon (woops, sorry homework) the day felt extremely long. Maybe it's because I got home around 3am.... What can I say? Time flies when you're having fun with friends.
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Old School

Nov 13, 2012
{Annesley Hall music room - wearing misscouture dress, XXI tights, Modcloth heels, gifted bracelets, Moroccan cashmere scarf}
Sometimes I find myself seriously wishing I lived in 1899. I love the fashion, the lifestyle, the events... I mean, who doesn't want to dress up in long, poofy dresses, gloves, and hats every day? It sure beats the sweatpants and ugg trend going on (who allowed that?) And doesn't a formal ball complete with chandeliers and horse-drawn carriages sound more appealing than a trashy club? Oh, and I'd rather have a man ask me to dance by kissing my hand and bowing than by groping me on the dance floor (in which case, I run away faster than Road Runner from Looney Tunes). Maybe it's the fact that my school looks like Hogwarts, or maybe I have a thing for sexual tension and batting my eyelashes behind a silk fan... But hey, on the bright side, at least I can text my friends, sit however I want, and vote.
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