Gentle Lighting and Chanel Suits.

I've considered that maybe someone who is often compared to the devil might not be the best person to admire; however, then I realize that anyone who can show up to a movie (based on them) entitled, 'The Devil Wears Prada' whilst dressed in Prada, has got to be pretty amazing.

Everyone who still hasn't seen 'The September issue' needs to, and everyone who hasn't read this article should, and while your at it, go read this month's letter to the editor in Vogue.

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As a little side note, I'd love to hear if there is anything you think I should blog about in the future! I have a few things planned (something about organization and something about applying to college) but ideas are always welcome and appreciated.

Have a lovely Sunday evening. I'll be spending mine finishing a few college forms, watching Celebrity Apprentice, and indulging in a bit of triple caramel chunk ice-cream.

The Beginning.

I started blogging as a freshman in high school. My posts have followed every fashion career aspiration that has popped into my head, I really do like to plan and daydream about the future. There is always excitement ahead of you, why not? I've been blogging all four years of high school (no matter how sporadic some months have been) and this year my posts have included more and more about college. I've expressed numerous times that my first choice would be to attend The Fashion Institute of Technology.

I finished my application in December and have been anxiously awaiting a response ever since. I heard back from all the other schools that I applied to and was seriously ready to start being able to make my plans.

This past Monday FIT posted on their facebook page that they were starting to send out acceptances. I spent everyday racing home to check the mail. On Wednesday I opened the mail to find one giant envelope...from another school.

Finally, Friday arrived. Surprisingly I hadn't thought about rushing home to get the mail until I got into my car after school. I remembered and I took my getting-the-mail route home from school. I got out of the car to grab the mail and I first spotted a giant envelope. I was excited once again until I realized it was from another school (again.) I pulled the rest of the mail out and sat it in my lap. I was starting to drive the rest of the way to my house, when the mail shifted a bit in my lap and I spotted an envelope in my lap with the FIT logo in the corner.

I pulled into my driveway and quickly turned the car off. The letter couldn't have been any thinner but I haven't been anything but confident about getting in this whole time, so I eagerly ripped it open.


I honestly could not have been any more excited when I saw that I was accepted. I was happy about getting into the other schools I applied, but those definitely didn't compare. There was lots of screaming and jumping around as I shared the news with everyone I could think of (mom, best friend, facebook friends, twitter followers, tumblr followers, etc.)

I actually can't believe it took my this long to get the news to everyone who reads my blog. Thankfully it wasn't too delayed, I scrapped what I was planning to post about so that I could let everyone share in my excitement.

It is incredibly hard to believe that in a few months I'll be living in Manhattan. I visited the campus for an open house in late October, but I'll be attending an Admitted Students Day on either April 9th or 10th. I can't wait to see everything with a new mindset (that I'll actually be attending next fall.)

Thanks for reading my drawn out story, I figured it was the best way to share the news since it has been replaying in my head the past two days. I wish you all the excitement of your wishes coming true!

Glitter Landslide.

I am trying really hard not to fall into the habit of not posting! I just wanted to put something up real quick to keep myself going. I'll be responding to comments and putting up a post on organization as soon as I can! If you have any other ideas for posts, I'd love to hear them. Maybe something about my independent study will appear in the future? Let me know, my outfit is already picked out for tomorrow which means it is time to crumple into bed for the night.

And here is my little 'positive/encouraging thing of the day': Tomorrow is Thursday, which means the week is practically over! I hope you aren't trying to get through a particularly tough week, but just in case you are, keep going. Don't underestimate staying positive. Wake up tomorrow and put on something that makes you feel pretty, there is nothing wrong with being a little overdressed.

Understated Bold.

At this point Oscars fashion for 2011 has already been covered to no end, but I just couldn't let the week pass without throwing in my thoughts.

Hailee Steinfeld was one of the first people that I saw on the red carpet and I couldn't help but fall for her dress. I love the soft tone of pink and the overall feminine look of her custom Marchesa dress. Her thin headband and the full skirt were age appropriate and couldn't have looked any better.

Reese Witherspoon never disappoints, and this year was no exception. I am all about simplicity, so this definitely hit the right note with me. The Giorgio Armani Privé dress looked perfect in her and her 60's inspired hairstyle was totally refreshing and fun for the red carpet.

Of course I saved the best for last. I absolutely loved Mila Kunis in Black Swan, so it seems fitting that my favorite dress would belong to her. I have mentioned a love for Elie Saab in the past, but this dress tops my previous favorites. I love the color, the fit, the lace, and everything else. I don't think everyone could pull this look off, but it looks just right on Mila. The dress is stunning, it is the perfect mix of whimsical and elegant, I really can't sway much else.

Which dresses were you left dreaming of after the Oscars?

February Issue.

Fall 2011 seemed like it would be a promising season for me; it will mark the start of college. That means a new city, new people, and lots of excitement. After seeing what made its way down the catwalk for F'11 fashion week, I can't help but think the season will be even better than I had imagined. My favorite collection was easy to pinpoint. Matthew Williamson, without a doubt. You know a collection has really left a good impression when you can't decide which looks to post about because they are all just too good. Cohesiveness is so important in a collection and I loved how there was so much variety with the looks but everything still flowed perfectly. My favorite parts were the great patterns. There were so many fun ones to choose from. The furs in the collection were another favorite of mine, and I couldn't help but be won over by the socks and chunky heels. There was just too much to love!

Mulberry was another standout for me. I loved all the footwear and the simplicity of some of the looks. There were plenty that I could easily see myself heading to class in (sometimes Ready-to-Wear isn't quite as RTW as the name claims.) The pictures I chose are of some of the more neutral looks, but I also loved how color was incorporated into the collection, there were some pretty great pops of lilac and aqua. I couldn't help but also notice how well the makeup and hair for the models worked with the collection. I'm a sucker for a fresh face and subtle shiny waves.

Jason Wu also had no trouble making my list of favorites. This collection was a bit more glam than my other picks, but no less enticing. I loved the lace accents and the seductive headpieces. I died for the extremely sheer polka dot tights, and I know a lot of other girls will too. And of course, what is more glam and fun than feathers? I really don't think there is anything. I also happen to have a hopeless affection for black, which definitely encouraged my love for the collection. Everything wasn't black, but there was plenty to get me interested.

Choose Something New, Never Forget You.

Lace top: Old Navy, Skirt: H&M, Sweater: Mom

I love blogs that feature regular outfit posts, and always aspire to do the same. However, when I get around to actually taking the pictures I tend to realize just how awkward I am at posing and waiting for a self-timer to go of. Despite this I felt pretty determined today, so after lots of relocating and deleted photos, I decided I had two acceptable shots. Hopefully if I keep at it things will improve?

I won't detail my own outfit too much, but I wanted to add that a few things didn't make the photo. I was also wearing opaque black tights (removed after school), black sequin flats, a tiny heart necklace (in the photo, you just can't spot it), and two of my favorite rings (see those here.)

I hope an outfit post was a nice change of pace!

I have also been feeling extra inspired lately, and I thought I'd share two things I've found inspired these past few days. (One quote and one fact.)

• "Fashion is not frivolous. It is part of being alive today." -Mary Luant
• Marie Antoinette arrived at the guillotine wearing a new white dress, a white scarf around her shoulders, and a pleated white cap. She had been wearing the same black mourning gown for two months in prison, saving this outfit for her execution.
  

My inspired state of mine might even lead to another post before the week is over. I'm planning a post about my fashion week favorites, which should be next.


Have a great whatever-is-left-of Wednesday! Make the most of the rest of your week. Smile when you see someone you know, smile when you see someone you don't. Break out a pair of impractical shoes and rock them. Enjoy an episode of your favorite guilty pleasure show. Tell as many people as you can something you like about their outfit, and mean it!

Breaking Habit Is Bad.

There are three things I get really passionate about: fashion, television, and nail polish. (Don't judge!) I have an ever expanding nail polish collection, but it takes something really special to get me to buy ten polishes from one line. Which is how you know the polishes that I'm talking about today must be pretty amazing. Well, try this...they're nail polishes named after television shows, they only cost $1.99 each, and most of them are dupes for more expensive polishes.

If you didn't catch that, it pretty much means this is the best nail polish collection ever.


The collection I'm rambling about is from Wet n' Wild, their new Fast Dry polishes. The polishes I picked up so far were: 9.0.2.1.Orange, Sagreena the Teenage Witch, Teal or No Teal, Teal Of Fortune, Hannah Pinktana, Buffy the Violet Slayer, Grays Anatomy, Silvivor, Ebony Hates Chris, and Party of Five Glitters. If you want any of these (or there are another eight that I don't own) to be in your own collection, you can buy them from Walgreens. I went to two Walgreens and two CVS. I was able to find them at the second Walgreens I went to, so it might take some searching (soul and otherwise) to track these down. But I promise it'll be worth it!

Now, I knew I couldn't provide you with amazing swatches, so I won't even try. Instead I'll be directing you to Nouveau Cheap where you will find two posts detailing the entire collection. Here is part one and part two.

As for my thoughts and opinions, here is my overview. First for the weaknesses, I wouldn't hold these to their promise to be fast dry and they can be a bit shear. When it comes to positives, there are quite a few more. First of all, some of these are really great dupes (especially Grays Anatomy, which is an amazing dupe for Deborah Lippmann's Wicked Game.) The polishes being shear can be a bit of a pain, but it does make them great for layering. There are so many fun combinations you can find. I'm currently rocking Buffy the Violet Slayer with Hannah Pinktana over top. Application with these polishes has seemed pretty easy, just be careful if you start to layer too much. I haven't had a chance to use all of the polishes yet (but I'm working my way through), but my favorites so far are Grays Anatomy, Hannah Pinktana (this has an amazing holographic glitter in person), Party of Five Glitters, and then, if not just for the name, 9.0.2.1.Orange.

I honestly hope you'll try to find these, if you are looking to build your collection or just need a fun new polish, these provide so many options and for the best price!

PS: If you were wondering, the Steve Madden box is not any kind of product placement, it was just the best (clean) surface for me to take a few photos on. My dresser and desk happen to be a bit cluttered at the moment.