Happy Friday, everyone!
1. WhoWhatWear put together a slideshow of the 9 Most Versatile Closet Staples. Yes, please.
2. I took a quiz on Buzzfeed called "Who Should You Marry?" My result? Pizza. #singlelifeforever
3. H&M is having a big online sale right now! (I'm personally found of this graphic sweatshirt that costs just $10.)
4. It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of the Emma Approved series and this interview with Joanna Sotomura and Brent Bailey (who play Emma and Knightley) made my day. It's so cute that they're dating in real life!
5. I love love love Carly of The College Prepster and she did a great post last March called "What's in My Bag." I love posts that show what women carry with them all the time. Maybe I'll do one in the future!
Lust List: American Eagle
It looks like spring may actually be here to stay! Which means, of course, that I'm going spring shopping this weekend! There's an American Eagle about ten minutes away from my university and my friends and I are looking forward to going there.
I'm looking for a great pair of high-waisted shorts and a cropped tank top. Here are a few of my favorite things from the American Eagle website.
What do you like from American Eagle?
I am in no way affiliated with American Eagle. All images are from ae.com.
I'm looking for a great pair of high-waisted shorts and a cropped tank top. Here are a few of my favorite things from the American Eagle website.
What do you like from American Eagle?
I am in no way affiliated with American Eagle. All images are from ae.com.
Internet Find Friday
Happy Easter and Happy Passover! This weekend, I'll be in Williamsburg with my family celebrating the holiday. What are your weekend plans?
1. Ever since I was a little girl, I've been obsessed with school supplies. So I love Lauren Conrad's blog's post with tons of classy office supplies!
2. I was incredibly happy that this "Which Disney Song Should Be Your Personal Anthem?" quiz told me that "Let It Go" is mine. #allhailqueenelsa
3. Norm Lewis will make history on May 12 when he becomes the first African-American to play the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. He tweeted a preview of him singing "Music of the Night" and it's making me even more excited to see him in May!
4. I found this packing guide for studying abroad on the blog, Chic Street Style. This will be so helpful for this summer!
5. I can't get over how cute Prince George is. I was in London when he was born and I'm loving watching him grow up! The pictures of him and his parents in Australia are so adorable.
6. "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman is one of my favorite books and I'm so excited to see that it's being turned into a movie! The trailer looks incredible.
7. If you're not following IHOP on Twitter already, then you need to go follow them now! They're absolutely hilarious and their tweets about pancakes always make my day.
This Crazy Past Week
This past week has been a bit...hectic. I went home last Thursday night because my mom's birthday was on Friday. (I've somehow managed to make it to all three of my family members' birthdays this year...maybe that makes up for the fact that next year I'll be out of the country during all three of their birthdays?!)
I haven't had time to do any good photo shoots with my personal photographer (er, my friend, Stefanie), but I do have some mirror outfit photos to share.
I haven't had time to do any good photo shoots with my personal photographer (er, my friend, Stefanie), but I do have some mirror outfit photos to share.
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| I wore this to my middle/high school's festival that I attended on Friday with my little sister. It's so strange going back as an alumni! |
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| I wore this out to dinner for my mum's birthday. This dress has pockets big enough to fit my iPhone and I love it. |
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| My Outfit Today: I'm in love with shirt; you can't see it in this photo but it has bicycles on it. |
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| I attended Passover Seder last night with my Jewish friends: my roommate, Lauren, and my friend, Stefanie (yes, the one who takes all my photos!) |
Internet Find Friday
1. I took a quiz called "Are You Actually Addicted To Your Cell Phone?" and thankfully I'm only moderately addicted.
2. I found the perfect retro-style black bikini at Topshop. I'm absolutely obsessed with it. Do you guys think I should order it?
3. I might be just in college now, but this "20 Signs You Work in PR" article makes me excited to get out into the job force.
4. Did you guys watch Glamour Magazine's Dress to Kill series? I miss it so much.
5. My friend, MaryClaire, is writing a blog about making recipes found on Pinterest. You should check it out!
6. This website is genius: it allows you to find out if a website is down just for you or for everyone. #lifesaver
7. For all Jane Austen fans, Emma Approved is a beautifully made web series based on the novel, "Emma," by the same people who made the Lizzie Bennet Diaries. Emma's always been my favorite Austen heroine and she's even better than usual in this modern adaptation.
2. I found the perfect retro-style black bikini at Topshop. I'm absolutely obsessed with it. Do you guys think I should order it?
3. I might be just in college now, but this "20 Signs You Work in PR" article makes me excited to get out into the job force.
4. Did you guys watch Glamour Magazine's Dress to Kill series? I miss it so much.
5. My friend, MaryClaire, is writing a blog about making recipes found on Pinterest. You should check it out!
6. This website is genius: it allows you to find out if a website is down just for you or for everyone. #lifesaver
7. For all Jane Austen fans, Emma Approved is a beautifully made web series based on the novel, "Emma," by the same people who made the Lizzie Bennet Diaries. Emma's always been my favorite Austen heroine and she's even better than usual in this modern adaptation.
Pop of Pink (or I Can Wear Color Too)
My roommate always tells people that you can tell whose closets are whose because hers is filled with bright colors and mine is filled with black, navy, and grey. So Lauren was thrilled when I wore this bright pink skirt one day last week to celebrate the warm weather.
I love this striped shirt from J. Crew because it's the perfect cut and so soft. However, it's getting a bit worn as I've had it for years. Any suggestions for where to buy a great replacements?
Meet Lauren
When my roommate got dressed this morning, I insisted that she let me feature her on the blog today. She was reluctant, but I convinced her! Lauren always puts together outfits that are classy, but also fun. I love the nautical vibe that her outfit today has. It's the perfect transitional outfit to spring!
Name: Lauren
Year: Freshman
Homestate: Georgia
Major: Public Health
Minor: Biology and Neuroscience
Outfit: Shirt: Ralph Lauren, Shorts: Gap, Shoes: Macy’s, Watch: Marc Jacobs for Nordstrom’s
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| Those spots on Lauren's shoes? It started raining while we were taking pictures, of course. |
What are your favorite stores?
“I like Macy’s and Gap and J. Crew. I like to go for slightly preppy, classy, comfortable clothes.”
Who are your favorite designers?
“Ralph Lauren and Kate Spade. I love Kate Spade because her clothes are always colorful and classy. I also love Rachel Roy.”
Where do you find your fashion inspiration?
“I love looking at outfits on Pinterest. I also really like shopping with my mom because she has a really great eye for what will look good on me. I love to experiment and match random pieces in my closet to see what looks good together.”
What are some of your favorite trends?
“I like colorful shorts, pants, and skirts. I really love pairing jean jackets with dresses. I’m also really into big costume jewelry necklaces, especially J. Crew’s. And I love large rose gold watches. I wear mine all the time!”
Internet Find Friday
Sorry for the lack of posts this week; I'm on spring break right now and have been enjoying relaxing with my family! Here are this week's internet finds...
1. A French artist redid a map of the Paris Metro with women's names. I especially love it as a station is named after Mary Wollstonecraft, one of my favorite historical figures!
2. Have you guys seen Divergent yet? I saw it the night it came out and I thought it was great. I'm reading the book right now.
3. Speaking of Divergent, Buzzfeed has a quiz to tell you which faction you are. I got Amity (although I'm forever torn between that and Erudite).
4. A Nigerian novelist wrote a great article about how smart women are expected to not care about their clothes or appearance. As an academic and a fashion blogger, I really connect with this!
5. I'm so happy I found this article on how to do yoga at home. Now I'm all set to do it in my dorm!
6. The whole cast of Noah looked gorgeous at its NYC premiere, especially Emma Watson. I saw Noah today and it's an incredibly epic movie. Emma Watson definitely proved herself to be a serious and talented actress.
7. I recently discovered Love, Lenore and it's quickly become one of my favorite fashion blogs. Jacy has an incredible eye for style.
1. A French artist redid a map of the Paris Metro with women's names. I especially love it as a station is named after Mary Wollstonecraft, one of my favorite historical figures!
2. Have you guys seen Divergent yet? I saw it the night it came out and I thought it was great. I'm reading the book right now.
3. Speaking of Divergent, Buzzfeed has a quiz to tell you which faction you are. I got Amity (although I'm forever torn between that and Erudite).
4. A Nigerian novelist wrote a great article about how smart women are expected to not care about their clothes or appearance. As an academic and a fashion blogger, I really connect with this!
5. I'm so happy I found this article on how to do yoga at home. Now I'm all set to do it in my dorm!
6. The whole cast of Noah looked gorgeous at its NYC premiere, especially Emma Watson. I saw Noah today and it's an incredibly epic movie. Emma Watson definitely proved herself to be a serious and talented actress.
7. I recently discovered Love, Lenore and it's quickly become one of my favorite fashion blogs. Jacy has an incredible eye for style.
Just Read: The Devil Wears Prada
I just finished The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger...and I hated it.
It took me nearly six months to read (although I think being at university is partially to blame for that). I finally sat down and finished it today because I was tired of it staring at me from my bookshelf. I have to admit that I liked the premise of the novel and found the writing to be decent. I loved to hate the character of Miranda and I appreciated the character of Emily.
But I hated all of the other characters. I was never sure why I was supposed to like Andrea's alcoholic best friend, Lily, or her saintly boyfriend, Alex. Every time I began to be attracted to the bad-boy Christian, Weisberger described him in a way that repulsed me. But it was Andrea herself who really bothered me.
Andrea spends the entire book complaining about her job, Runway magazine, and her boss, Miranda. She thinks that she is better than everyone else because she aspires to work at a "real" magazine, the New Yorker. As someone interested in the fashion industry, I personally found her to be quite offensive as she looked down on everyone involved in fashion. I thought she was pretentious and stuck-up (worse than Miranda!) to condemn everyone in the industry based on her hatred of her boss.
I only completed reading the book because I was fascinated by the glimpses into the world of fashion magazines, an industry that I would love to work in one day. While I won't argue that Miranda was certainly a bitch, I thought that the energy of working at the magazine sounded intoxicating.
I hoped that the author, Weisberger, would end the book on a good note by using the character of Loretta (a woman who works for Seventeen magazine and befriends Andrea at the end of the novel) to show that Runway was not a reflection of all fashion magazines. However, Weisberger never truly articulated this point. At the end of the novel, I was simply pleased to be finished with whiny stuck-up Andy.
Maybe it's just me who hated this book so much, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it. I'm planning on watching the 2006 movie (starring Anne Hathaway as the whiny Andrea and the acting goddess Meryl Streep as the formidable Miranda) to see if it fixed any of my problems with the book.
Rating: 5/10
It took me nearly six months to read (although I think being at university is partially to blame for that). I finally sat down and finished it today because I was tired of it staring at me from my bookshelf. I have to admit that I liked the premise of the novel and found the writing to be decent. I loved to hate the character of Miranda and I appreciated the character of Emily.
But I hated all of the other characters. I was never sure why I was supposed to like Andrea's alcoholic best friend, Lily, or her saintly boyfriend, Alex. Every time I began to be attracted to the bad-boy Christian, Weisberger described him in a way that repulsed me. But it was Andrea herself who really bothered me.
Andrea spends the entire book complaining about her job, Runway magazine, and her boss, Miranda. She thinks that she is better than everyone else because she aspires to work at a "real" magazine, the New Yorker. As someone interested in the fashion industry, I personally found her to be quite offensive as she looked down on everyone involved in fashion. I thought she was pretentious and stuck-up (worse than Miranda!) to condemn everyone in the industry based on her hatred of her boss.
I only completed reading the book because I was fascinated by the glimpses into the world of fashion magazines, an industry that I would love to work in one day. While I won't argue that Miranda was certainly a bitch, I thought that the energy of working at the magazine sounded intoxicating.
I hoped that the author, Weisberger, would end the book on a good note by using the character of Loretta (a woman who works for Seventeen magazine and befriends Andrea at the end of the novel) to show that Runway was not a reflection of all fashion magazines. However, Weisberger never truly articulated this point. At the end of the novel, I was simply pleased to be finished with whiny stuck-up Andy.
Maybe it's just me who hated this book so much, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it. I'm planning on watching the 2006 movie (starring Anne Hathaway as the whiny Andrea and the acting goddess Meryl Streep as the formidable Miranda) to see if it fixed any of my problems with the book.
Rating: 5/10
Meet Maggie
I'm starting a new series in which I'll profile fashionable people that I see around campus or at home. By doing this series, I can expand my blog to include different types of fashion than I typically wear and people who inspire the way that I dress! If you know of someone that you think should be featured on my blog, leave a comment or send me an email.
Maggie and I have had French class together for two semesters now. I'm always so impressed with how she manages to put together very classic outfits that are cute and creative!
Name: Maggie
Year: Freshman
Homestate: New Jersey
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: French
Outfit: Vest: Eddie Bauer, Sweater: Marshall’s,
Pants: Gap, Watch: Etsy, Boots: Polo Ralph Lauren
What are your favorite stores?
"I really like Polo Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, and Ann Taylor LOFT. They all have clothes that are a classic style and that you will be able to wear for a long time. But I have made some awesome finds at stores like Target and Marshall’s so I’m never particular when it comes to shopping."
Who are your favorite designers?
"One of my absolute favorite designers is Alexander McQueen. Kate Middleton wears his clothes a lot, and I obsess over her outfits all the time. She is so well dressed! He often combines classic looks with modern trends, so I look to his clothes (and the Duchess’s outfit choices!) to help me with my own outfits."
Where do you find your fashion inspiration?
What are some of your favorite trends?
Maggie and I have had French class together for two semesters now. I'm always so impressed with how she manages to put together very classic outfits that are cute and creative!
Name: Maggie
Year: Freshman
Homestate: New Jersey
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: French
Outfit: Vest: Eddie Bauer, Sweater: Marshall’s,
Pants: Gap, Watch: Etsy, Boots: Polo Ralph Lauren
What are your favorite stores?
"I really like Polo Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, and Ann Taylor LOFT. They all have clothes that are a classic style and that you will be able to wear for a long time. But I have made some awesome finds at stores like Target and Marshall’s so I’m never particular when it comes to shopping."
Who are your favorite designers?
"One of my absolute favorite designers is Alexander McQueen. Kate Middleton wears his clothes a lot, and I obsess over her outfits all the time. She is so well dressed! He often combines classic looks with modern trends, so I look to his clothes (and the Duchess’s outfit choices!) to help me with my own outfits."
Where do you find your fashion inspiration?
"In addition to Kate Middleton, a lot of the outfits that I wear are really inspired by the people that I am around on a daily basis. In high school, I looked up to my older sister a lot and emulated some of my favorite outfits that she wore. Now that I am here at university, there is even more inspiration everywhere I look. The diverse styles that I see while walking around campus every day give me more confidence to try out different looks that I see while adding my own touch to personalize it."
What are some of your favorite trends?
"In general, I look for clothes that are timeless and that I’ll be able to wear as trends come and go. My absolute favorite accessory to add to an outfit is glasses. I was always the kid that didn’t need them but wanted them, so I finally decided one day to buy a fake pair and now I wear them all the time. There are, however, a few current trends that I like. I have been debating dying my hair ombré for the longest time, although I know it is one of those trends that I will probably laugh about a few years down the road. I also just bought a pair of patterned harem pants, which I am so excited to wear! They are so perfect for spring as the weather transitions into warmer temperatures."
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