Drive Me Crazy.

Tomorrow is the day I'm going to take the learner's permit test and receive my permit.

In February I'll be able to get my license, exciting stuff!

I did a little bit of shopping today. I got a shoe rack, which will hopefully help to organize my shoes and make my closet more manageable. I also got a Betsey Johnson makeup bag which I plan to use for a pencil case. I got Friends season four, a DVD with three episodes of Sex and the City, a keychain (looks like a purse, it is very cute), a new pillow, Betsey Johnson socks, and probably a few things I don't remember.

If all goes well with the shoe rack and my closet, perhaps I'll show you all how I have it organized.

Don't Get It On The Walls.

I'm always on the prowl for easy DIY projects, and after seeing this grey, paint splattered shirt from Dolce&Gabbana more than a year ago, I might finally get around to making it. When the shirt crawled back into my mind a week or so ago, I thought perhaps the paint trend was too far gone to make this DIY worthwhile. After considering it a bit more I've come to the decision that it'll be fun, and that if worn correctly it shouldn't seem to trendy. Besides, if it turns out poorly, getting to mess around with paint will have made it worth it.

I'll need to purchase:

• Grey shirt
• Acrylic paint in various colors
• Paintbrushes (I'm thinking three would be practical)

If all goes well, I think this will be an ideal DIY. It'll be cheap, it won't take much artistic talent, it'll be a short project, and it will produce a good end product.

Bring Me To School.

I am not looking forward to the start of the new school year, despite that fact that I will (finally) be an upperclassmen. I really dislike thinking about school because the more I think about it, the less I can pretend that the summer will not be coming to an end. Still, however much I hate it, there is a lot of preparation that goes into getting ready for a new school year. The part of preparation that is currently on my mind is my school bag. I've been considering countless options, and I've started to narrow it down.

One of the earlier ideas I considered was spending a little more than I usually would and getting a ginormous Longchamp tote. The size is nice, color selection, and style all work for me. However, I ended up passing on this particular idea. I've learned from experience that my school bags tend to be a bit of a mess by the end of the year. If my bag is going to get really messed up, I'd rather spend a little less and be able to toss the bag at the end of the year if need be.

At my school most people carry Vera Wang tote bags. It isn't a trend I'd like to take part in, but I also don't want to be the only girl carrying a backpack. Last year I had so many textbooks and binders that I had to carry both a backpack and a tote bag, as well as use my locker multiple times a day. This year I expect to have a lot of books too, but I'd like to avoid carrying a backpack, if at all possible. If worst comes to worst, Jansport backpacks have proved to be practical. Mine is simple and black, so at least it doesn't scream, "HEY, I'M A BACKPACK!"

A large black tote from American Apparel is the option I'm currently leaning towards. It's simple and kind of boring, so it'll go with everything. It's big, so it's practical. The price isn't crazy (just $34), so if it gets covered in dust or food or whatever else is lurking around my school, I won't need to have a heart attack.

What size and style of bag have you come to find works best for you?

Get Creative.

I came across this book on the Urban Outfitter's website, and I might just have to buy it. I'm pretty bored during the summer, and I like to keep myself busy with DIY projects and crafts. I've already organized my makeup, dresser, closet, desk, and even all the junk hidden under my bed. I'm out of things to organize and projects to keep me busy, so I think I'll have to start relying on books. If I end up getting this particular book I'll be sure to tell you all what I think, and of course I'll share any projects I embark on. In the meantime, if you have any DIY type things that you think I might enjoy, I'd love to hear about them!

I other book news, I can't wait for this book to be released in October. It seems like it'll have a lot of valuable information, and although I haven't cared too much for a few other books by magazines, I think I'd really enjoy this one.

Are there any books you're looking forward to getting/reading?

Talk About It.

"Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity." -Plato

I Still Need A Few Pairs.

I feel like we can all probably relate to this photo from Confessions of a Shopaholic. (It makes me yearn for more room to store shoes.)

Do It Over.

There has been a lot of talk about a subtle Vogue revamp, and I'm personally quite excited. I definitely think it is time for a little change.

(A different Vogue cover might have been more relevant, but I just thought I'd share my favorite Vogue cover. Perhaps we all haven't seen this one yet, where as I'm sure we've seen the Sienna Miller cover by now.)