Wanderlust

Things are starting to become monotonous, and it's getting to me. I'm tired of the same schedule, the same people, the same everything. I think I'm starting my quarter life crisis. I've never traveled anywhere by myself. I think it could be an interesting experiment. Somewhere far enough away that I feel like I've accomplished something, and close enough that it doesn't take too long en route. I've never taken my car out of state. Maybe somewhere in Georgia - Savannah, perhaps? I could go when it starts to get warmer. All I would need to bring is a good book, something to sketch with, and a camera. I'll be meeting the family in St. Augustine the last weekend in March. I could drive up that night, stay somewhere quaint, and have the whole day to explore. Even though I'm probably never going to take that trip, it's nice to dream.

Wicked shoulder pads

Just when I thought I had stumbled upon the most amazing inspirational collaboration of my life http://tinyurl.com/butwdh, I found this

It's the Towers and Pinnacles collection by Emilie Steelie inspired by the architecture of Stockholm. I mostly just love the first dress which looks like some sort of dollhouse attached to a turquoise halter. New sewing project, perhaps? Maybe after I finish my first attempt at a scarf...

Oscar Oscar Oscar

I've never been one to really have an interest in the Academy Awards. But for some reason I turned on the E! red carpet pre-show, and I've been watching this whole extravaganza for the past 4 hours. A lot of actresses really turned it out tonight, very simple and elegant. While I enjoy the next few presentations left, I'll share some of my favorite red carpet looks.


Amy Adams made a smart choice to wear this red Carolina Herrera number. However every time the camera was on her I keep lusting after the Fred Leighton necklace. It. Is. Stunning.


This is such an Angelina Jolie look. Very Grecian goddess in Prada.


Everyone keeps hating on Miley Cyrus! She's 16 years old! She looks 16 years old! Yes, her Valentino dress from last year may have been more like the usual red carpet wear, but I think this Zuhair Murad dress is very inspired. It's like some sort of coastal Italian city cotillion dress.


I totally have a school girl crush on John Legend, and I think he and his girlfriend Christine Teigen look adorable. The brown Prada suit was a good choice.


Hello Gorgeous! Kate Winslet in YSL. I hope she wins for Best Actress.


Love Rodarte. Love Natalie Portman, Couldn't ask for more. Can I look this stunning just once please?


Dev Patel in the old BBC show Skins was too good. I really need to see Slumdog already. Frieda Pinto is gonna be on everyone's best dressed list in John Galliano.


This is my favorite dress of the night. I've been really obsessed with black lately. Sequins are always a favorite. And Dior is timeless.

Architects do it with models

The fraternity's been coming up with some designs for the DCP t-shirt fundraiser, and these are amazing. So clever. I was also thinking about this one.

Booze. Beads. Booty. Birthday!

This past weekend was my 22nd birthday, and I celebrated it by attending my fratenity's White Rose Formal in Tampa. Which happened to coincide (purposely) with Gasparilla!!! I hadn't been since high school when I stayed with family friends. I barely remember the all the crazy drunk people, but I do I remember the parade and all the beads. Anyways it was amazing, and I reached new levels of drunkness on Saturday night. So much so that the birthday plans I'd made with my mom and dad were cancelled so that I could just chill with my mom and recover. It was definitely a much deserved night of drinking. I've been sooooo good since...August, September, one of those months. Hahaha for the past few days I was thinking I had been that drunk since Annette's graduation party, but I forgot about the night of hookah filled with vodka. Rough.

If you like it than you should have put a ring on it

My title has nothing to do with my post. I've just had Beyonce stuck in my head all day. "Single Ladies" and that one diva song, it's probably titled "Diva". Who knows?


My go to remedy for restlessness has always been to turn off the lights, get under my covers, and watch Marie Antoinette on my laptop. It quickly became one of my favorite films of all time after I saw it the week it came out in theaters with my mom. We both love Sophia Coppola, and the 80's music quickly drew me in. While I have seen many, many collages, articles, editorials inspired by Marie Antoinette, I threw together this one in the past 10 minutes.

The portrait of the Queen of France herself is also on the cover of a book I have yet to finish, but purchased back in 2007. The deserts are Japanese, and I would much rather stare at them, imagining their delicate, sugary taste than actually consume them. Adam Ant is like a cross between 18th century France and a pirate. Loves it! If I owned those shoes I would try to incorporate them into my daily ensembles even though they match just about nothing I own. And I bought some of that jasmine flowering tea a few weeks back. The taste is nothing to brag about, but it was quite fun to watch bloom. I added the Miss Dior Cherie bottled because the new ad campaign was designed and shoot by Sophia Coppola. Double loves it!

Beauty Loot

This title is completely fitting because I totally hoard my makeup purchases like pirate's treasure, rarely using the majority of it, mostly admiring it from a far. I have such an addiction to beauty products. Luckily my attempts at finding the "perfect" bronzer or shade of turquoise eyeshadow are not wasted. I may have a few too many Vera Bradley makeup bags full of slightly used products, but at least it has taught me what products are worth every penny.

1. Bare Escentuals powder foundation - $25 (medium beige as my foundation, tan as a bronzer)
2. Urban Decay deluxe eyeshadow - $18 (Paired with a primer it stays put through a 36 hour day. I have it in 5 shades)
3. Urban Decay liquid liner - $18 (Also lasts through a very busy day/night like the aforementioned UD deluxe eyeshadow)
4. Urban Decay skyscraper mascara - $17 (You may have noticed I love UD eye makeup)
5. You may be asking yourself where #5 is....truth is I cannot count and refuse to go back and correct my photoshop work.
6. Rosebud Perfume Co. rosebud salve - $6 (no explanation needed....my HG lip balm)
7. Tweezerman stainless steel slant tip tweezers - $20
8. Ojon rub-out dry cleanser to-go - $10 (I've yet to purchase cause it's always sold out at Sephora and Ulta. Why pay the shipping on a $10 can of dry shampoo?)
9. Smashbox o-plump -$24 (Another one I've yet purchase, but have been drooling over for about......a day. I'm a lip gloss fanatic, and this one looks like a keeper)

Gotta love that big blue and yellow store

Closet systems totally hit my g-spot. I'm 95% positive I'll be living in an APX house with very limited closet space next August, and I'm a little psyched about designing something fantastical to display my clothing, shoe, and accessory collection in. I'll just ignore the fact that I'll probably just end up with a big roll bar and all my shoes will be scattered on the floor; it spoils the fun. Btw it rained all day, and it's so cold, I just had to turn on the heat. WTF, Florida?

The One Hundred

Today was one of those days that you wish you could just have over and over. Yes, it's only 7 PM, but it was that perfect. I woke up around 7 AM to do some reading before the Facets exam. It was in essay question format which I prefer ANY day over multiple choice or fill in the blank; scantrons are the ban of my existence. I would have to say that I have never enjoyed a non-architecture class that much in college. Sustainability in the Built Environment majors are so lucky. Afterwards I came home to just do a little cleaning. Mother's Pub for $3 burgers with Brian, Jules, Gio, and Megan. Gio and Megan are leaving for the break tom. and I would have to say I've really enjoyed getting in know them this semester; they are great people and make a great couple. I spent the rest of the day around GVille with Brian. Gator gear shopping, Union Street Market, Starbuck's, ABC, and Barnes & Noble, lastily, where we browsed for gifts, but I just ended up leaving with the latest Nylon and Dwell and a 2009 calendar for the UClub office. But while browsing I saw some GREAT books that I would love for xmas including one by Nina Garcia. It's about the 100 hundred items every woman should own. I found them listed on an amazon.com review and thought I'd include them here:


A: A-line Dress, Animal Print, Ankle Bootie, Aviators
B: Ballet Flat, Bangles, Belts, Bikini, BlackBerry, Black Opaque Tights, Blazer, Boyfriend Cardigan, Brooch
C: Cable-Knit Sweater, Caftan, Camel Coat, Cape, Cashmere Sweater, Charm Bracelet, Clutch, Cocktail Ring, Converse, Cosmetics Bag, Cowboy Boots, Cuff
D, E, F: Denim Jacket, Diamond Studs, Driving Shoe, Espadrilles, Evening Gown, Exotic Skin Bag, Fishnets, Frye Harness Boot, Fur
G, H, I: Gentlemen's Hat, Gloves, Havaianas, Hobo Bag, Hoop Earrings, Investment Bag, iPod
J, K, L: Jeans, Jewelry Pouches, Khakis, Knee Boots, Leather Pants, Lingerie, Little Black Dress, Little White Dress, L.L. Bean Tote, Luggage
M, N, O: Mad Money, Man's White Shirt, Mary Janes, Minnetonka Moccasin, Missoni Knit, Monogrammed Stationery, Motorcycle Jacket, Nail Polish, Old Concert T-Shirt, One-Piece Swimsuit
P, Q, R: Pajamas, Peacoat, Pearl Necklace, Pencil Skirt, Perfume, Plain White Tee, Polo Shirt, Pucci, Push-Up Bra, Quality Champagne, Red Lipstick, Robe
S: Safari Jacket, Sandals, Sarong, Signet Ring, Silk Scarf, Slippers, Spanx, Statement Necklace, Stilettos, Striped Sailor Shirt, Suit, Sunhat
T, U, V: Trench, Turquoise and Coral Jewelry, Tuxedo Jacket, Umbrella, Underwear, Valid Passport, Vans, Vintage
W, Y, Z: Watch, Wayfarers, Wellington Boot, Wide-Leg Trousers, Wrap Dress, Yoga Gear, Zippered Hoodie

I already own quite a lot of these items, there are a few I would never own (exotic skin bag, leather pants, camel coat), but there are a few I think I need to add to my wardrobe. So here's my updated list of the 31 things THIS woman doesn't own and needs to:

B: blazer, brooch
C: cashmere sweater, charm bracelet, Converse
D: diamond studs (I have a pair just they irritate my ears)
E: evening gown (I guess my old prom dress, but it has snags)
H: Havaianas, hoop earrings
K: knee boots
L: little black dress, little white dress
M: Mad Money, Minnetonka moccasin, Missoni knit, monogram stationary, motorcycle jacket
O: old concert t-shirt, one-piece swimsuit (I don't think competition suits count)
P: Pucci
R: robe
S: silk scarf, Spanx, sunhat
T: trench, tuxedo jacket, Vans
W: Wayfarers (I have cheap ones, but I would LOVE some good quality Ray Bans's), Wellington boot, wide-leg trousers, wrap dress
Y: yoga gear

I have to do some reading, before a mini-marathon of Three Sheets tonight. But like I said, it was a perfect Gainesville day.

7 Deadly Sins

1. reading Perez Hilton like its my job
2. spending an ungodly amount of $$$ on makeup
3. putting too much sugar in my tea
4. being naked when I'm alone
5. daydreaming
6. having a spotless bedroom and a gross bathroom
7. being too trusting of people