In ode to Halloween...

I love you dearly my night of fright,
I love you truly on your night of childhood delight.
Alas though my dear,
Our romance this year was not evident
or clear,
For my dog had a stroke,
and had to ignore you
as is now evident I fear.

Hope you all went hog wild and had lots of candy this year! I at least went to a party on Saturday where I was able to stay warm and look like a cute pin-up due to being a glam version of Rosie the Riveter. How was this achieved? Easy. I wore my high waisted jeans, a jean button-up shirt that I rolled to my elbows, and did pin up make-up and hair inspired by this inspiration board of mine:

  

The idea itself was totally yanked from this site here: What I Wore

Best part is it held up around a bonfire!
Next up for holidays: TURKEY DAY!!!

So...

It's apparently been awhile. Over a month in fact. Not gunna lie, I wish it was because some great tragedy had befallen me, because then I'd have a good, dramatic reason for not posting. Sadly, this is not the case. Instead the reason would be that I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off due to school work. By the way, if you don't have a knack for Foreign Policy, don't take it! Lordy, I fear this class might just ruin my GPA.
But enough of the excuses, time for some fun things. It was my birthday on the 23rd (Sunday for those of you that care) and one of the best presents I got was from my dad - a new coach bag/computer case. It's big and all hand brushed leather. Rather pretty really. Yes, you can say it: my dad is kinda freakin' awesome. Another cool preasent: the premier of ABC's Once Upon A Time. Who watched it? Show of hands please. Wasn't it awesome!?!? So I now share a birthday with a newly made up (Disney) fairy tale character. What's not to love? Also, if all Prince Charmings look like Josh Dallas then please, sign me up to be a sleeping princess. I sleep a lot already, does that help? I can't wait to see more - the scenery, the story, the costumes! Another reason to love Sundays ladies and gentlemen.

Jaw-dropping costumes: Go!

Why yes...

 That is a beautiful man...

 With an amazing smile...

 Wearing fitted, leather pants...

Carrying a baby... Good-bye ovaries. Also, my expectations are now way high for real -life men.

Grey days

I forgot how much it hurts to have that which you want taken away. Applied for an internship as a window dresser at Ralph Lauren on Michigan Ave. (a DREAM job of mine!), and a little before 9:30 this morning, right as I'm about to hop in the shower, I get the call saying that the position was filled, and not by me. I feel kind of grey and hollow now. Does anyone else feel that way? What do you do when it happens? I can definitely say that I'm very glad I don't have to work today and plaster on a fake smile. Can't do it. Not today.

Enough with the depression. Let's have some fun, shall we?!

Guess what! It's fashion "week" (has been for awhile),  and that means all the spring collections are blooming on the runways. So far the best trend I've seen: Full, high waisted skirts. The repressed Lolita lover in me is squealing with delight! There are several skirts I've been designing and wanting to make, and now I have a reason to do so. Bo-yah!
Other trends to pay attention to: Late 60's early 70's inspiration; the stars you saw on Dolce & Gabbana's fall runway? Acne's got them now!; Soft white - More ecru and white with the barest hint of pink in soft pieces like flowing dresses, blouses and pants; Easter pastels - Think childhood and ice cream here people; And a little Great Gatsby.

Here's a glimpse of some of my favorite looks and designers so far:
Antonio Berardi:
   

Acne:
   

Ralph Lauren:
  

Mulberry:
   

Marc Jacobs: 

       

Vivienne Westwood Red Label:
         

Oscar de la Renta:

         

Hope you all find some inspiration for this coming spring!

So much to do...

So little time! Sorry about the last blog entry... even I will admit it was a bit forced. But enough of that. It's a new school year, and that means (hopefully) there will be far more interesting things to blog about. Even if this is more of a journal type escapade for myself.
As I said, it's a new school year and I can definitely say it should be a good year. Granted I've only had one class and nearly missed my train this morning (would've been verrrrrry bad), but I also got to start my day with the first Pumpkin Spiced Latte of the season. Woot! Plus with this AMAZING weather we are experiencing here in Chicago. I tell ya, all you need to do is start on a sure foot. Not necessarily the right one, but a sure one.
So I'm kinda sad to see summer end (bye bye sleeping in), but at the same time the last few days leading up to it have been pretty good. On Friday I got the #36 parking spot at the train station - this is a big deal because a) it's close to the platform, and b) 36 is my favorite number. Don't ask me how that works, it just does. Sunday was the start of this amazing weather, Monday I had a Labor Day dinner with my dad, his girlfriend and her family (it's way nice to meet everyone finally), yesterday I found out that someone purchased a product from my Zazzle store (I love knowing that I can create something worth buying - makes me all warm and tingly), and today is the first day of my FINAL SEMESTER!!!! That's right ladies and gentle men, it has taken five years (1 year was spent figuring shit out, thankyouverymuch), but I am finally graduating from college. Holy Shit! I'm graduating! I need a big girl job and join the real world.... I'm doomed. Okay, maybe not doomed, but it will definitely be the start of the greatest adventure of my life. And trust me, I'm no stranger to adventure. It isn't a road trip with me until you get lost and have to figure out where to go at least once.
But as I said, I might not have to start on the right foot, but I need to start on a sure one; and at this moment I'm pretty sure of what I'm doing. Wish me luck!!