Bon Voyage

My parents have apparently been planning to take my brother and I on a surprise trip, and we were supposed to be told about it on Thursday... But we found a little earlier due to their excitement. Destination: St. John in the Virgin Islands for a week, and then to Washington D.C. to attempt some Obama stalking. I've never gone anywhere below New Mexico, and I'm really really excited. But I have no idea what to bring!! Is St. John a fancy little island? or will old shorts and a t-shirt suffice? I might have to bring a bit of both.. but one thing is for sure- i should probably go shopping. I've always been a very loyal anthropologie shopper- it's my indulgence, but i've been branching out more and dipping in and out of more edgy and statement themed clothes. Of course, I was able to find something I want from Anthropologie: A breezy "honey-dripped" dress that isnt quite so practical, but will most definitely serve the job as cover-up/just-went-swimming-now-dining outfit (see at http://www.anthropologie.com/)

This dress is lovely, but I also wanted something more unconventional- something that had some spice or sexiness to it, but still satisfied my rather girly edge. I visited the Lorick site and found something that fits my mental image, but there are no stores close to me, and there's no way I could really have something shipped out that quickly...

What should I do? I could always settle for something for Nordstrom or another boutique in the mall, I'm not overly picky, but i do know one thing: I need something to wear to this little Island.

The List of Now

I told you that I made a lot of lists- and I have been... just on paper, not cyberspace. But here is my first list: The summer list. These are the things that for ME represent time, change, and up-and-coming trends that are peeking through the fashion doors

• The new Dolce and Gabana Lipstick in "Splendid"
• Loose fitting and un-defined sleeved shirts (see anthropologie)
• Very structured dresses- with sharp edges, and defined waist
• Tasseled jewellery (I like the Vera Wang pieces)
• Chunky open toed platform sandals
• Tribal, African inspired pieces (Dresses, bracelets, etc.)
• Loose fitting dresses with a cinched waist (with a belt, or not)
• Triangle Bikinis
• Silk, pleated shorts
• Those Louis Vuitton spicy sandals.. they're still hanging around
• Loud colored statement pieces- Mixing pastels with neons to find a median hue (aka Marni)
• The Christian Louboutin Seriosa Flat in black patent leather (gorgeous)
• Sweet meets army ensembles- Floral flouncy dresses, with thick belts, or army boots (Doc Martens)
• Erin Fetherston's metallic ruby colored blazer
• Intense yet elegant hairstyles- like Prada's, or Yves Saint Laurent's in the Fall Runway collection
• Mismatched bags (or even make your own)- get an old bag, and sew buttons, labels, and knick knacks ALL over it À la Chanel.
  

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My Fair Lady

I have a subscription to Netflix, so I tend to watch my fair share of movies. Yesterday on the instant watch application, I watched A Very Long Engagement, and I loved it. And to add to the mix, I adore Audrey Tautou. She is my Audrey Hepburn of the present. There is just something so delicate, pure, and charming about her presence, that I am just instinctively drawn to movies that she acts in. Amelie is one of my all time favorite movies- she seems so selfless and lithe and I spent the longest time trying to understand what makes her so likeable. I watched Priceless and Happenstance, and watched her dance across the screen in such a carefree and bubbly spirit. I decided that it must have been her friendly personality that draws me to her movies, or her allure. Whatever it is, I wish that I had it. I can't WAIT for her new movie is released about Coco Chanel, to me, she is perfect for the role-lively, a little stubborn, and spirited. Not to mention a wonderful personal style, and an avid eye for beauty

Just Dance

I always make an enormous stack of cd's for my friends each summer called the Summertime Saga, which is just a mix of the year, and some feel good crazy songs. This years, was 5 disks long... here's a mini playlist for you:

-What I Got- By Sublime

-Believe- By The Bravery

-Everybody Got Their Something- By Nikka Costa

-Nighttiming- By Coconut Records

-Kids- By MGMT

-Uptown Girl- By Billy Joel

-Electric Avenue- By Eddie Grant

-Too Hot to Stop- By The Bar-Kays

-Could You Be Loved- By Bob Marley

-The Nosebleed Section- By Hilltop Hoods

-Shake It- By Metro Station

-Pumpkin Soup- By Kate Nash

Summertime Blues

Summer for me has FINALLY arrived- today was my last day of school, and after my 8th period check-in thismorning, i am free!!! i never really understood how much drama is associated with the end of the school, and not just for seniors. Sure, there's prom, but also friends leaving, choosing classes, and saying goodbye to another year gone. It really is a little ridiculous. It hasn't yet sunk in that im actually on summer holidays, but i am feeling a little relaxed to say the least. however, im just starting to realize what all of this means. All of my senior friends are gone, and i will never see them all in one place again, like I did at school. I am actually now the highest level i can be at highschool, and im leaving home next year to go to college. Im having a hard time coming to terms with all of this. besides, im only sixteen. That's not an exactly young age, but im feeling very young. I remember being in middle school and thinking "i cant wait until im older..when i'll be in highschool." Well now Im older, but it just doesnt feel quite right. It's almost as if my "official" childhood years are over, and im stepping into another pair of shoes, and a little bit later, putting on a graduation gown. and i can tell you... it's a bit scary. In two years, i'll no longer be with the people i am with now. I always love change- it's something I'm used to, and i like it. but this time it just doesnt feel right. But, i do have the whole summer to spend time with these people, so i'd better make it worth it.

Little Dreams

There are friends that go to school with me, and I know that they're models. They either plaster their facebook pages with skimpy photos of themselves in hideous swimsuits, or have discreet pictures where they just happen to look like dolls with a serene background. But when modeling work extends to college, the outcomes are a little more serious. I recently found out that my friend, Sydney, who graduated from high school 2 years ago, is now in college part time, while balancing a full fledged modeling career. I'd always heard the story of Chanel Iman, who was blessed with a well connected Aunt, or Arlenis Sosa, who was seen by another influential member who watched her as she walked to class. But I'd never heard of anything like that happening so close to home. Sydney models for both W and Elle, as well as for companies such as J. Crew, and Anthropologie. If only everyone were as well connected as Chanel or Arlenis. Or even Sydney. I'll just save my dreams for later...

The Saving Stitches

Somewhere between the times of dancing crazily on the dance floor, and walking outside to get some water at Prom, my dress ripped. I was walking up, and a girl bumped into me, and the sequins on her prom dress pulled, and before i knew it, there was a slash in my dress. I literally almost started crying. For me, this was THE dress. The one that meant something to me- it was an Alberta Ferretti, and I don't own too many of those. But in the salvation of the rest of night, I pretended it was nothing. However, when I returned home at 7 in the following morning, I took a better look at it. There was an enormous 5 inch tear across the front. Not on the seam. It was unavoidable. Anyone who wasn't completely blind would notice it. So I decided to research stitching. There had to be SOMEONE out there, my savior, who could fix a ripped silk dress. And there might have been in Paris, England, or Italy. But not in Colorado. There are lots of tailors, but no specialty "let me save the day with my crafty needle and thread expertise." And I am not that good. There was no way that I could do that. But what else can I do? Except hold a very nice funeral for me dress...