Stumble Upon

I know I am probably very late with this, but stumble upon is so neat. My friend had me sign up for it the other day and I was having so much fun with it! If you are like me and haven't heard of it, go check it out!

These are some neat things I found on my first test run:

1. http://eunichick.tumblr.com/post/1408241297/i-read-once-that-the-ancient-egyptians-had-fifty

2.http://www.demilked.com/weird-and-wacky-furniture-by-straight-line-designs/
3.http://phocks.org/stumble/girlsarelike.php
4.http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/30UNMK/www.metacafe.com/watch/1173253/seven_flowers_awesome_pop_up/
5.http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/marblemagnets/
http://pinterest.com/natmay/quotes/

Comfy Cozy

$14.99 - Target

While, if worn in public, these would be the type of pant I would rant about, however, if worn in the privacy of your home... one word, wonderful. I never would have thought about buying these pants until tonight when I tried my friends on... THE MOST WONDERFUL PANTS EVER. They are so soft and warm, but they are thin and stretchy. I'm hooked. 

Lace-back Loveliness!

So, I went shopping today with my best friend and we wandered into Victorias Secret and found these panties in their "Pink" section 5 for $25. They are so cute! They had a lot more colors in the store than they had online (cuter colors and patterns) but aren't they great. These could be awesome for the ladies who want the "sexy" appeal of a thong in a regular underwear style. These have that sexy appeal... but without the wedgie! The style I featured here is the string bikini style, there is also a lace-back hipster underwear that looked similar to their "Cheekie" stgyles. Must have!

Say No to Crack (and Cheeks)

While most would agree with my saying that this woman has a very nice behind, I should not be able to see it beneath her shorts. Now that the temperature is rising I have seen WAY to many girls walking around campus with there butts hanging out of the bottom of their shorts/dresses/skirts and most of them do not have a butt that nice. Please cover yourself up, this is no ok. 

Coming to a Close

I'm sure that we are all very excited that summer is right around the corner. As the semester is coming to a close I have been looking back on what seemed like a lightening fast freshman year of college. What was your most memorable freshman year moment?

Ferrum Lacrosse vs. CNU (2)

Well.. they lost, but it was a good game. The guys were not too happy, but they definitely have the skill to beat CNU. They'll get them next season. It was funny because their coach tried to recruit my boyfriend to play for them... my boyfriend said no of course. They play their last game on Saturday in Pittsburg, PA. I am very excited for it. I will post some pictures soon!

Ferrum Lacrosse vs. CNU

So I drove to Ferrum College on last Thursday and am staying until Monday. My boyfriend attends Ferrum College and is on the lacrosse team there. I have really enjoyed spending the weekend here and I love watching him play lacrosse. They are going to play CNU today (I'm about to head up to the field). This should be an interesting game because all the CNU guys were talking badly about Ferrum Lacrosse and their coach. Wonderful. We are going to kick some butt today :] I'll give you and update after the game.

GO FERRUM LACROSSE!

Ryan McCullough 

6'5" #33
Ferrum vs. Oberlin College

Apartment Decor

My best friends and I all signed our leases for our apartment for next year a few months ago and I am so excited! I have already been planning what my bedroom is going to look like and how I am going to decorate it, and we can paint! Does anyone have any suggestions on decor? I'm open to creative new ideas :]

Below are things I was planning on (some I already bought) getting for my room. It is fashion-y themed!

(These I bought are a set of 3, I found the pictures of them on the website,  but they don't have the third one anymore. The third one was London. I was thinking about putting these on the wall above my bed. They are on canvas.)

(Bed set, the color is a little lighter in person and matches tones in the Paris girls dress on the wall decoration above. I haven't bought it yet, I've been waiting to see if the price goes down.)

Tanning Trouble

So I heard people in class like to read about personal experiences. I've got one for ya. First, before I start... don't judge. Alright so a couple weeks ago I went tanning in a tanning salon. I know, I know it's "so bad" and "blah blah blah" I know, but the allure of beautifully bronzed skin is just too appealing*. So I went to this tanning salon that will remain unnamed, and went in for my first session. The whole experience seemed really great. The location was great, the people seemed nice, the salon was beautiful. It seemed like it would be great. Also, you payed by session not by minute at this place, so they recommended the amount of time you would go in for, which I thought was nice. Well, after I went home from my first session I noticed my chest was very very red. I just thought it must be because it was my first time going this season. So I went back a week later after the burn was gone, went in for less time, and when I got home again... later that night, I was bright red from the neck down on the front and back on my body with the exception of two white stripes that ran down each of my sides, needless to say I was not amused. I have experience with tanning, I have gone before, and I have never ever had this problem. Well, a long story short, I called the salon and they hung up on me... so I e-mailed corporate. I was sure I would never ever go back there again. Today, I recieved a call from the assistant manager of the salon who was incredibly sympathetic and apologetic. I won't go into the rest of the details, but I did get two free tanning sessions out of this whole mess. I hope next time I don't get fried.

*I only go tanning about once a week and only for a couple weeks in the Spring to get a base tan. I usually go to Mexico, on a mission trip, for spring break, however, I am not in high school anymore and I can't miss a week of class to go so my Dad and sister are going and are going to come back beautifully tanned and I can assure you I will not look like a sheet of paper standing next to them. No sir. I know tanning is bad for you but just don't go everyday, all the time and I think you'll be ok. Once and awhile I think is fine.

Hit or Miss? Cowboy Boots with Dresses

I LOVE cowboy boots and I think they have the potential to look really cute with dresses, but this look has to be done right. Above, I featured two pictures, a hit and a miss. Although I personally like Hillary Duff (left) more than Taylor Swift (right) I have to agree that Taylor wears this look right. Hillary's dress is just too short, and the style does not really "match" the boots. Taylor, on the other hand, wears her flirty spring/summer dress with boots that "match" the dress. Sorry Hillary, this is a miss. Taylor takes this one.

Generally when wearing boots with a dress you want to choose a dress that is flowy and casual. Your dress should hit right above the knee (don't go to short like Hillary) and you should still be able to see skin between the top of the boot and your knee, I think Hillary's boots are just a little too tall for her.

Don't be a Jolly Jean Giant!

Jean jackets for spring are super cute, however, some people get a little too "jeany." Some people can pull off the " blue jean on blue jean" look (jean jacket with jeans), but many people should make it a general rule to not wear a blue jean jacket with blue jeans. Here are some very common do's and dont's of proper jean jacket etiquette:

DO...
1. ... invest in a really great jean jacket.
2. ... try out some cropped styles for warmer weather.
3. ... experment with different washes and styles.
4. ... wear your blue denim jacket with white jeans* or khaki colored pants. You could even wear it with a flirty dress or a cute pair of shorts!
5. ... roll up the sleeves of your jacket if you want to.
*white pants should only be worn in the appropriate season.

DON'T...
1. . ... wear different color jean items.
2. ... overly adorn your jean jacket i.e. bedazzle the entire back.
3. ... get too jean crazy (general rule).

Be Beautiful Springtime

Now that it is officially Spring I thought I would do a post on my first 5 do's and don'ts of Spring. Spring should a be a beautiful time. The weather is wonderful, the flowers are blooming, the sky is blue... and fashion should reflect this beauty.

1. Do wear ruffles. Ruffles are pretty and feminine and can really flatter the body if worn properly, however, they should not be worn head to toe.
2. Do wear springy colors (pastels or more vibrant aqua blues, a crisp white, or a coral pink). Don't get too crazy with the colors. You should wear one statement piece and find accessories and shoes to play it up. For example, you could wear a vibrant floral dress, a neutral cardigan, and a pair of shoes that may be the color of one of the colors in the dress. Just don't go too crazy with colors.
3. Do wear flattering tank tops and layer them with a light cardigan. A lot of people like to wear camis as a top on their own. I do not personally like this trend, but if you choose to do so, do not have your bra straps showing. If your bra and/or bra straps are ever showing you are wearing the wrong bra and or shirt.
4. Do check yourself in the mirror before you leave your house. If you bend over forward and you can see your boobs and/or stomach down your shirt then you either need to choose a different shirt or put something on underneath. I recommend a strapless bandeau bra to solve this problem. You can get them at target for between $10 and $15. If you don't know what a bandeau bra is Google it. NOTE: just because it is called a bandeau bra does not mean you should wear it as a bra. Some of us could, but just make sure you look appropriate. Also, if you turn around and touch your toes and you can see any lady parts and/or any part of your butt-cheeks you either need to change or put on something appropriate underneath. BE CLASSY LADIES!
5. Last but not least, do shave your legs. Don't walk around looking like a hairy beast. I know, for most of you this shouldn't need to be said, but looking around campus these days... let's just say I might start handing out shaving cream and razors.

Kudos to Lumberjacks

The alarm clock rings at precisely 4:02AM every morning and then off I go. I love working long hours outside. It sure beats sitting on my fat ass all day in front of the TV. The smell of the fresh cut trees and the grass keeps me motivated, “Ted, Ted it’s time to get up. We have work to do.” Ted doesn’t like to get up until 4:15 because he says that there is no sense in waking up before he has to. 4:15 is when we are supposed to meet outside for breakfast. I like breakfast. “TED!” “Alright, alright. I’m comin’.” We all met outside and ate our breakfast on the trunk of a tree we had chopped down the day before. Today is going to be a long day because our goal is to cut down 60 trees. I ALWAYS meet my goal, the catch is… it has to be done by sundown. “I HATE THIS JOB!” yells Ted at the top of his lungs on his way out of our lodging. I don’t know how anyone could hate this job, but Ted always has a bad attitude… so I ignore him. I love Ted, he’s like a brother, but he can be a real asshole sometimes. He’s got my back, and I’ve got his. We trust each other. That’s the way it’s got to be when you are cutting down trees that are hundreds of feet high. “Mark,” Ted yells to me, “remind me why I do this?” “For the women,” I respond. Now, while that may be his reason, it’s not mine, but I must admit, ladies love a man in plaid, and they don’t mind what’s  underneath either!

Roughness Criterion

So the other day my best friend and I were standing in my dorm room about to head out to dinner. I looked in the mirror and made a comment about how I was looking pretty rough. She replied with, "are you serious? Look at me. I'm in a sweatshirt." While, I got what she was saying, we ended up getting into a talk about "roughness." I would like to share this conversation with all of you. I had to explain to her while yes, she was looking a little rough she didn't look as rough as I did because all of her roughness matched. She was completely in the same category. Someone would still look at her and say, "she's cute" even though she is wearing a sweatshirt and her hair is in a ponytail. While me on the other hand, was dressed nicely, but my hair and my face looked rough, therefore, I was spanning two different categories. It is better to stay completely in the same category. If someone looked at what I was wearing and was impressed, as soon as they looked up, they wouldn't have been as impressed. While, in the clothes I was currently wearing I felt I looked rough, if I had changed into something more casual I would have felt better about myself because I would have felt as though everything matched. This may not make any sense to most of you, but maybe you can think of a situation where you were dressed up and didn't feel as pretty as you did when you threw on something more casual. NOTE: "casual" is not a code word for "ugly," "tacky," or "sloppy."

I call this the "Roughness Criterion"

A "Good" Speech

I know this may sound cliché, but when asked to reflect back on a "good" speech I have heard or read I immediately think of the Valedictorian's of my senior class' speech at graduation. I really enjoyed this speech. This may be because I really like him as a person, but I really think it was fitting for our senior class. Our valedictorian was not boastful, nor did he put himself on a level above others in the school. He very well could have doubled as the class clown. He used the speech to recognize, friends, teachers, and of course his family, but made sure to include memories that everyone in that graduating class could relate to. To me, relatability is everything.

Butt Barf

We see this WAY TOO MUCH in Richmond. 

I think it's enough to say that #1 your pants belong at your waist. #2 I don't care what your boxers look like. #3 I'm not that interested in your ass. #4 Do you know what belt is? #5 You are wearing an undershirt as a shirt in pubic. And last, but not least, those jean shorts are ridiculously awful. 

You Suck. She's Ugly. Have a Nice Life.

*RING, RING, RING*

G: “Yea?”

J: “What are you up to?”

G: “Nothing.”

J: Ok…. Well, I’m really sorry that I’m leaving, I just really want to see my friends back home. Ya know?”

G: “Sure. Have fun.”

J: “I’m sorry.”

G: “I heard you the first time.”

J: “Well I have an idea!”

G: “Can’t wait to hear this…”

J: “I’m going to pretend like I didn’t hear the sarcasm in your voice. Well we will be celebrating New Years in different time zones, so how about I call you on my New Years and you call me on your New Years. I know it’s not as good as me being here, but it’s better than nothing.”

G: “Ok.”

J: “Ok so I’ll call you, then you call me, promise?”

G: “Yea sure, I promise.”

J: “Yayy, this will be fun!”

G: “Thrilling. I’m gonna go play ball now. I will talk to you later I guess.”

J: “Ok, I will talk to you later, I love you.”

G: “Yea, ok. Bye.”

J: “Bye.”

“5-4-3-2-1-HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!”

*RING, RING, RING, RING*

G: “Yo it’s Gio. Leave a message. I might call you back. Laters.”

*Beep*

J: “Happy New Years, I was just calling you like we agreed to, well I guess you are playing basketball or something. You must have forgotten. Well, I will talk to you in two hours…. your New Years…. or call me when you get this. Bye.”

C: “He didn’t answer?”

J: “No.”

C: “I’m just he just lost track of time.”

J: “Yea, sure.”

C: “Jess, it’s 2:00 in the morning, just go to sleep.”

J: “I can’t. It’s New Years in New Mexico right now. Gio is going to call.”

C: “Jess, he isn’t going to call.”

J: “I know.”

*RING, RING, RING*

J: “Hello?”

G: “Ayy.”

J: “Where have you been? It’s 4:00 in the morning.”

G: “Oh, I’ve been at Alina’s house.”

J: “Oh, I thought you said you were leaving there at like 7:00?”

G: “Well yea, we were playin ball outside, but then her mom invited me in for dinner.”

J: “So dinner is at like 7:00 or 7:30. What happened on New Years?”

G: “Well her mom in invited me to stay for New Years too.”

J: “So you couldn’t call?”

G: “Jess, that would be rude.”

J: “How would it be rude to call your girlfriend or send her a text to let her know what’s up?”

G: “I don’t have to explain myself to you.”

J: “Mhm.”

G: “Nothin happened dude.”

J: “Alright.”

G: “Peace.”

*BEEP, BEEP, BEEP…..*
J: “Cool.”

*RING, RING*

G: “Yupp.”

J: “Hey, just wanted to call you and tell you that I’m home.”

G: “Tight. Wanna come over?”

J: “It’s 12:00 in the morning, I’m not going to come over.”

G: “Alright, be that way.”

J: “Ok.”

G: “Seriously, you aren’t going to come over?”

J: “No. Did it sound like I was joking?”

*BEEP, BEEP, BEEP…..*
J: "Did you really just hang up the phone?"
*RING, RING, RING*

J: “What?

G: “Me and Alina f***** on New Years. Peace.”

*BEEP, BEEP, BEEP…..*

Camel Toe No Go

 

Someone commented on my last fashion citation post and suggested that I do a post about leggings as pants, what a splendid idea!

No other fashion crime, not even Uggs, makes me angrier than seeing leggings worn as pants. Leggings are fine, leggings are good, but leggings ARE NOT PANTS. This means that leggings should only ever be worn with long tops. When I say LONG I mean LONG as in the shirt or dress should still cover your butt EVEN IF YOU BEND OVER.  This trend is completely trashy, a pink thong underneath? I mean COME ON! The girls that partake in this trend on not, however, only revealing their undergarments, they are revealing the entirety of their butts, including the indentation of their butt cracks, and every roll and crevice on their bodies. Cute. That cute was sarcastic. Also, I cannot even count how many times I have been scarred by the sight of camel toe. If you don’t know what camel toe is look at the picture above and find the bright pink thong and look at what it’s supposed to be covering. Ok, moving on. I would have thought all of these things mentioned about would be common sense not to do, but I guess not. I’m tired of seeing your asses.

There is a RIGHT WAY to wear leggings, and they can look super cute when worn correctly. Remember, if you can see your butt in the mirror with the top you are wearing put on PANTS! 

Fashion is not Frivolous

I feel very strongly about fashion, if you haven’t already noticed, and I find it interesting how some people think so little of it and/or don’t credit its importance. I began to really notice this when people started to ask me what I was majoring in, I would say “fashion merchandising” and they would seem less than impressed. It is very frustrating. I read an article not too long ago about the legitimacy of fashion, and it really got my gears turning. Fashion is often criticized for being frivolous, and it’s time that that idea be changed.  Fashion is by no means frivolous and should be given a lot more credit. There are a lot of very smart, educated people behind the garments you are wearing. It is a very thought out process, and it requires very creative minds. Everything you do revolves around fashion, whether you know/admit it or not. Fashion can define a person in others eyes, fashion is a way to express yourself, fashion is a lifestyle. Also, just to add, fashion does not define you, you define fashion. Fashion starts with you, the consumer.

What do you think of fashion? Do you judge people based on what they are wearing? 

Ugg-ly

Does anyone else get passionately angry (ok maybe you don’t get “passionately” angry) when girls wear Ugg's with skirts or shorts? At some point some stupid girl, somewhere, decided it was ok to wear these like this. It is definitely NOT ok and ladies... this is NOT cute. You look ridiculous. Long story short, DO NOT WEAR UGGS WITH SKIRTS, SHORTS, OR ON TOP OF SWEATPANTS IN PUBLIC. Thanks.

I won’t even get into all the other terrible things that are wrong with this outfit, like the fact that her slip is hanging out from under her way-to-short skirt, or the fact that her shirt is transparent and you can see her bra. But seriously, would you feel classy walking out of the house looking like this? Find a mirror, they are not hard to come by, and if you don’t see a problem, you might have a problem. 

Free from Facebook, Temporarily of Course.

So, I decided to give up Facebook for a day. It seemed like a pretty hard thing to give up, excpecially since every time I try to go to a website, whether or not I have a specific one in mind, my fingers always type www.facebook.com, even if I was not intending to go there. It is a little sad actually. So I went a day without facebook, and surprisingly I lasted a pretty long time without accidently typing “www. facebook.com” into the browser search bar. I wanted to check it really bad. (My biggest problem is Facebook stalking, not in a creepy way, but you know what I mean. When I did go on the next day, I was very disappointed. I had no friend requests, messages, notifications, or comments… or actually that’s not true, I had a Farmville notification from a guy I have not talked to since middle school asking me to send him stuff for his farm. FANTASTIC. Well, I guess I learned that people don’t want to talk to me, and I should send more people stuff for their farms.

Happy Birthday to Me :]

Yesterday, February 5th, was my birthday. I went home, brought my three best friends, and celebrated it with friends and family. It was so wonderful, I had such a good weekend. Saturday night we all went out to eat at Red Robin and then went bowling. Some of us didn't do so well, but everyone had fun nonetheless. 

Not to be corny, but my real gift this weekend was the fact that I was able to get off work and go home to spend time with my family and have my friends there with me, but my tangible gifts weren't so bad either! 

Best Friends :]

Family<3

19! WOOT WOOT! (Doesn't feel much different).

Oh the Joys of Bottomless Beers

Different people experience events in different way. Even if multiple people are in the same place at the same time they are all going to experience that place differently, notice different things, and feel different things.

Every summer my Dad’s side of the family tries to get together for a “mini” family reunion in upstate New York. Everyone on his side lives within 5 miles of each other, so mainly they do it for us since we are in Virginia. Two years ago we took this picture, and it perfectly portrays my family. I remember this reunion very fondly and very well.  What makes me laugh the most is the “Go Away” sign two of my uncles are holding, and my Uncle Greg not being able to set down his beer for one picture. Haha, I could go into so much more detail about every single one of them, but I don’t think there is enough time in the world, I love them.

I think about how my Dad and his brother were trash talking each other about their physical fitness. They challenged each other to a race down the dirt road and a few other family members decided to join as well. Uncle Matt (Dad’s brother) ended up busting his ass (or face actually) and tearing the skin off the right side of his body. He ended up getting an infection, but honestly, it was the funniest thing. My Dad prepared for the race by stretching and taking a brisk jog, and my uncle Matt warmed up for the race by drinking three beers and smoking two or three cigarettes, he had it coming.

I laugh when I see this picture my Grandmother captured. If you notice, there is a man lying in the road (left of the screen) behind the man in full sprint (first, my Dad), that’s Uncle Matt. He was whining about this race for weeks, we were all laughing about this race for months. When asked or teased about the race he would say something like, “I lost footing” or “I want a re-match” or “someone spiked my beer!” He will never ever admit his loss, and will forever remember being the victim, even though we all know otherwise! His version of the story is completely different version than mine would be, or what anyone else’s would be (exaggerated or not). 

Did You Dress in the Dark?

Oh no, no, no. 

I'm pretty sure it resembles my elementary school uniform, except... I had taste.

Now, the purpose of these blogs are not to bash people, or make them feel bad, but rather to give some much needed advice. 

The "How-To" (Or Not To) On Plaid:

First, plaid should not be a pattern worn on a skirt. Plaid can be cute though! Next time try it in a top or a dress. Also, you need to choose a plaid more appropriate for your body type. For instance, if you are short a bright, bold plaid may be a bit too overwhelming for your figure. A better choice for you would be a classic plaid in a neutral or colors that aren't too vibrant (stay away from bright yellows and red). If you are tall you can pull off a busier pattern, but keep it in a classic cut, don't go too crazy. STAY AWAY FROM PLAID ANYTHING THAT GOES ON YOUR LOWER HALF. As mentioned before, plaid skirts are a no no. Also, very few people can actually pull off plaid pants, so unless you are one of those people (RULE: have to be at least 5'10" or over to even try) the answer is NO. Plaid dresses, shirts, trench coats, pea coats, and vests are "in" right now, just find the right plaid for you. 

Matchy Matchy Monstrosities:

Moving on from plaid, being too matchy matchy is never a good thing. The first thing that comes to mind usually is, "oh this blue cardigan matches my blue skirt perfectly!" NO. Using the example above (trying to ignore the plaid skirt) instead of pairing the red skirt with a red cardigan try a more neutral color, in this case, black or white. I just cannot get over that skirt. Another thing to keep in mind is to be creative! If neutral colors just don't float your boat do complementary colors ring a bell? I know everyone had to have taken at least one art class in their lifetime. If you do not know what complementary colors are, look it up. Just stay away from pairing red and green, unless it is the holidays. 

Accessories:

She is actually on the right page, sorta, with her accessories. I will give her a little credit. A long necklace can be worn by ether short or tall people. Long necklaces can be worn by short people to look leaner and taller (make sure the necklace does not go past your belly button) and by tall people to appear leaner and proportionate. Long necklaces can make an outfit come together while flattering your body type. As for the hat... I say no. Just no, I don't even want to get into it. Some girls can wear them, others cannot... she cannot. Period. P.S. a hair elastic is not a bracelet, take it off your wrist and tie back your mane. Which leads me to my next point...

Hairy Hairy Hair:

If you have time for anything in the morning it should be your hair. Your hair frames your face and  plays a big role in the look of your skin (skin tone). Your hair is a very important fashion accessory if you will. It is very important to know how to make your hair look its best. In our example above we see thick, frizzy, chaos. Instead, we should see thick, beautiful, curly hair. My personal favorite hair product line is Herbal Essences. They provide quality products for a quality (low) price (Target, Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid)

*On a side note: The tank top is not bad, although, you can add more visual interest to an outfit by purchasing tank tops that have beading, lace, or small ruffles. Mix it up a little and try to stay away from too many basics. Add one statement piece, NOT A PLAID SKIRT. 

Staying Strong then Movin' On!

Ken Steele, and education marketing consultant, organizes student motivation for entering college into four categories:

1.       The scholars: "interested in education for its own sake…motivated by altruism… likely to go on to graduate school"

2.       The careerists:   "attend college as a means to an end: getting a job"

3.       The conflicted:   "like the careerists but are not sure where they are going… pushed into college by society or their parents"

4.       The drifters:   "interested in the creature comforts of a campus and would rather go to college than get a job"

I definitely fall under the careerist’s category. If I didn’t have to go to school to get my dream job, I’m pretty positive I would not be here right now. While yes, a higher level of education is good to have, if I didn’t need that piece of paper to tell people that I’m “smart enough” I do not believe I would have the motivation to go to school. My motivation is my dream career, while yes, I have a few “dream careers” in mind such as, being the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, styling top celebrities, or traveling the world as a designer, the prerequisites are the same: a college degree. However, I would like to note that while yes, I suppose I do HAVE to be here, I challenge myself everyday to do my personal best. It really does pay off in the end (Deans List first semester! Woot Woot!). I guess it really is a matter of taking hold of a situation and making it yours. This is my college career and I’ll be sure I make the best of it while I am here, but most certainly will not be here any longer than I need to be. 

Real vs. Steal & Everything in Between

 My first fashion post! Woo hoo! Ha-ha. Well I have an obsession with all things fashion. This becomes a problem when my bank account refuses to fund my habit, so I have become quite good at finding alternatives to the "real things" that the mass can actually afford.

I don't plan on this being my only subject in the future, I plan on posting "how-to's" and fashion "do's and dont's." I was a little stumped though, so here we go. 

What a wonderful pair of shoes! 

DESIGNER: Christian Louboutin

PRICE $520.00

Many, as well of myself, cannot afford these so... I have found a sound alternative (& still designer!)

I must say, these have cuter insoles! 

DESIGNER: Betsey Johnson

PRICE: $112.00

WHERE: Zappos

Available in gold, silver, and black glitter

And if you are looking for an even bigger steal check these out!

While they don't have the beautiful red sole or printed insole these shoes have a price that delivers!

DESIGNER: None

PRICE: $20.00

WHERE: Ms. Heel

Available in red and silver glitter

Bucket List

This is my bucket list. I listed all the things I could think of that I want to do, feel, experience, see and achieve in my lifetime. I definitely see myself adding to this. (All the things crossed out are things I have already done).

Lifestyle:

1. Graduate from high school with honors
2. Find the love of my life
3. Fall in love
4. Study abroad in Paris, France
5. Graduate from college with Dean’s List honors
6. Get married
7. Obtain a Masters degree in journalism
8. Live in New York City
9. Get an internship with Vogue
10. Become famous or well-known for something good
11. Become Editor-in-Chief of a fashion magazine (Vogue)
12. Live on the Upper-Ease-Side of Manhattan in a penthouse apartment
13. Be a millionaire
14. Live in Paris, France
15. Own a private jet
16. Discover my life’s purpose
17. Make a difference in at least one person’s life
18. Become closer to God
19. Create a loving home with for my family
20. Pursue my passion and turn it into a successful career
21. Maintain a close relationship with my family

Skills I want to learn:

1. Sign language
2. Fluent French
3. How to fly a plane
4. How to sew
5. How to play poker and win
6. How to not take things other people say or do personally
7. To act within my sphere of influence and stop worrying about things which are not within my control

Fun Things I would like to do:

1. Meet Anna Wintour
2. Be interviewed on The Today Show
3. Make my own prom dress
4. Play a varsity sport in high school
5. Become captain of my soccer team in high school
6. Be a starter on my high school varsity soccer team
7. Coach a soccer team
8. Continue playing soccer throughout my adult life
9. Stay at the Plaza Hotel in New York
10. Go Island Hopping in the Caribbean
11. Shop at Harrods
12. Attend New York Fashion Week
13. Attend Paris Fashion Week
14. Go to more fashion shows than I can count
15. Spend a week at a 5-star spa
16. Shop on Rodeo Drive
17. Go to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
18. Go to Times Square on New Year’s Eve
19. Go to Disneyworld
20. Go to Disneyland
21. Go to Sea World
22. Ride the London Eye
23. See the Patriots play in a Super Bowl from the stands
24. Visit the Titanic wreckage in a submarine
25. Jump off a cliff into water
26. Race a car
27. Go Sky Diving
28. Go Scuba Diving
29. Go Snorkeling
30. Ride the 10 largest roller coasters in the world
31. Go Bungee Jumping 

Places I would like to visit:

1. The United States
• The Grand Canyon
• Zion National Park
• The Petrified Forest National Park
• Saguaro National Park
• The Organ Mountains
• New York City
• The Statue of Liberty
• Every major aquarium in the U.S
2. France
• Paris
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• The Louvre
• The Eiffel Tower
• Reims Cathedral
• Saint Chapelle
3. England
• London
• Big ben
• Madame Tussads
• Harrods
• The London Eye
• Bath
• A castle
• Stone Henge
4. Rome
• St. Peter’s Basilica
• The Vatican
• The Acropolis
• The Parthenon
• The Coliseum in Rome
5. Greece
• Athens
• A few Greek islands
6. Mexico
• Chichen Itza
• Swim in a Cenote
• Tulum