fuzzy wuzzy

shirt - vintage, shorts- h&m, shoes- BCBG

don't you miss animal prints and the luxurious feel of fur in the summer? that's my only downside to the hot weather. So decided to think of some ways I could get in touch with my animal instincts without overheating. Lounging by my pool, (yes my COLLEGE DORM has a POOL) I had to bring some old magazines to keep me entertained as friends accidentally snoozed off while tanning.
In the September issue of VOGUE with Carrey Mulligan, which I discussed in my very first post, I noticed they talked about the fun one can have with furs in bright shades such as fuchsia and electric blue. My smile soon turned upside-down when I realized this issue came at a time when it was becoming cooler, but I was sitting in 80 degree weather.

going back to my dilemma - how to get in touch with my wild side in the heat?



I soon remembered I had a leopard shirt I recently bought at the Goodwill in my pile of laundry. I liked the combination of the bright blues in the mag and leopard print I found, so I combined them and, after seeing storm clouds in the a.m., I put on my version of rain boots in warm weather - BCBG black rubber jelly gladiators.

 go from hot to haute!

In a big coincidence, I saw one of my friends in class wearing black zebra print tights! Not exactly the coolest option in terms of degrees, but certainly cool in terms of kewl.

But how can we convert colorful fur into a summer access (new word for accessory)?

I'm recently kind of bored with my hair. So i considered cutting it and/or coloring. Doing both would make it look and feel like a little neon fur coat on you head! AND keep you cool...seriously considering.

(what i used to have) kinda miss it.

But i don't wanna be repetitive and wear out a good thing so maybe i can go from this to...

SUBTLE pink. It could work.
I wish i was brave enough for this even if it is a wig

So what are other ways to stay cool and fashion forward in summer but get in touch with you wild side at the same time?

Suede shirts, I know sounds hot but I've seen some versions at H&M and they feel pretty light. I want.
another alternative is to let yous shoes do the talking

 Plus a bikini under any sort of coat is bound to keep you cool.
WOAH just went into H&M's website and I see they have a unisex collection and all the proceeds go to aids relief!! That's a first (no sarcasm, i meant the unisex collection)

It's pretty affordable as well. Here's the link to the items if you're curious!



Fashion Against AIDS H&M

So to come full () <----------------<< that's a circle

What have we learned today. One can evoke the same luxe wild look fur has in the winter with cool hair, shoes and clothing alternatives in the summer (leopard print anything hello) but one thing that should always be covered up no matter what season, well you know. rubber isn't just for rainy days. Be as wild as you want, but be safe! xoxoxoox Mom. =D

and the winner is...

 rings- vintage from (http://frugalresale.com/) mandees, forever21, H&M

 boots - roomies, jeans- pacsun (self-shredded), blazer - Italy's version of ross, purse- sweet jane vintage (x-mas gift from my fashionable uncle!), SHIRT (!)- x-mas gift from my secret santa :)

 dress- target, stockings-roomies, gloves- joyce leslie, purse/bookbag- goodwill, scarf- H&M, boots- fratelli rossetti, jacket- macy's, hat- H&M

This weekend was filled with arts and entertainment news!
First, on Saturday Night Live Jesse Eisenberg hosted and Nicki Minaj was the musical guest. We learned that the usually shy-guy nerd and rap diva both have a great sense of humor! The show began with Eisenberg's monologue in which he explained his characters aren't like him at all and Mark Zuckerberg, as well as Andy Sandberg "doing" Zuckerberg, joined him on stage for a really "awkBERG" moment. Minaj was featured in a skit and the snl digital short in which she showcased sweet acting chops and her performances were amazing as well as he crazy outfits in which she could barely move.

Christian Siriano of Project Runway!



Second the SAG awards in which we saw all the stars in their couture, but a more relaxed mood.
my best dressed is...

January Jones of Mad Men

The King’s Speech won for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Colin Firth.

Other winners in the evening included Natalie Portman, Alec Baldwin, Christian Bale and Betty White.

new news

blazer Italy's version of Ross sweater Goodwill camo pants H&M boots Sweet Jane Vintage(Phila PA) laces Urban outfitters rings Forever21, H&M, found in hallway

currently listening to : Dr. Dog "Where'd all the time go"

"I have a complicated relationship with grammar." - Ezra Koenig


Hello all I've missed you!
It seems my computer at home is technologically challenged but now i have my laptop back so I am back in action!

I hope everyone enjoyed their New Years celebration!

Shoutout to TempleU!

My inspiration for this outfit was i guess a feline sort of catwoman look softened by a rose pink blazer for a touch of innocence girly-ness. I just love the look or leopard with pink and or turquoise!
Can you believe my friend in the velvet came up with that look the DAY OF?! Also sparkly shirt is vintage & sparkly skirt i just love :)

I want more leopard print and (faux!) fur accessories (note fur trim on boots) It is the one way to look chic and stay warm in the cold. Plus you look like you spend more time and money than you really did!

We currently have alotttttt of snow on the ground yet still had to go to class.

Last night me and friends braved this storm to go to the movies and see "Blue Valentine"

Ryan Gosling was spectacular and Michelle Williams got an Oscar Nod!
This film is about a couple who has lost the love they used to have for one another when they were younger and it plays out through flashbacks and forwards as to why they are at this stage in their relationship. I enjoyed its unconventional ending but it was a heart breaker. Must see!

Michelle Williams style in this movie exudes nineties grunge. Cute floral skirts toughened up by Docs and lots of denim.

I love the laid back yet put together tough girl vibe this style exudes.
CANNOT wait for it to be warm so i can test it out.
I leave you with the idea that most of the times independent movies are A. better than mainstream and B. cheaper! and you get bonus cool points for knowing about things that your friends wouldn't and you can brag







baci & abbracci

the remedy is the experience

"A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave. "
- Mohandas Gandhi

Currently listening to - 

john mayer - heart of life

Current pros and cons of life.

CONS
1. my face hurts. damn you, freezing winds!
(insert "yeah well, it's killing me" joke here)
2. snow becomes yellow, black, and watery.
3. lines in stores
4. still have an Italian portfolio, voice analysis, and journalism final to finish.
5. cannot try outfits utilizing short and sweaters because my legs would fall off.
6. do not have enough money.
7. won't be seeing my daily regulars daily for a month.

I'm glad i cannot fulfill my list of ten =D


to end on a positive note

PROS
1. it is almost holiday season
2. snow is pretty
3. the mall is buzzing and decorated
4. SHOPPING (selfless of course)
5. revisiting the big box o' ornaments
6. daddy comes from italy!
7. nothing to do for a whole month. i love college in the off season
8.cookies, ham, crescent rolls, food in general
9. parties, particularly one's you can dress to the nine's for. aka new year's celebrations!
10. and finally the best of all friends and others you love available 24/7 !!!!!
11. oh, and my fur coat

the fine-uhl things

 "Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti." - Sophia Loren

very stressed about school. How can there be multiple finals?

fi·nal

 /ˈfaɪnl/ Show Spelled[fahyn-l]

–adjective

1.

pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year.

2.

ultimate: The final goal is world peace.

3.

conclusive or decisive: a final decision.

Therefore, wouldn't the idea be that you do one and done. but no. we all have an average of a whopping FIVE finals. so technically you're done five times but the last one is the only one that will make you breathe a sigh of relief.

I am currently working on memorizing a monologue from Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew". For those of you who aren't familiar, this is the play that the film"Ten things I hate about you" is based on. My character tricks her husband into thinking she has become a submissive housewife just to get him into bed. Mayjah.

I also am working on a paper about how hard it is to plant a tree in the city. That is messed up.

So late nineties.

Elizabeth Taylor also starts in a version of "..Shrew". Did you know she has naturally purple eyes?

Speaking of old time beauties, we recently watched a film in my Italian class starring Sophia Loren

Trends never fade

here's her co-star

and how even he has inspired style

I love the purple and green accents
Not in the barney sort of way though.
And on another note that reminds me of my childhood, my kitty Rita just had to be put to sleep. She was 13 years old. I will miss her dearly.
She was black and white like a fat cow. I on the other hand will be wearing only all black to mourn =[

But cheer up guys! I will soon feel better.

xoxoxooxox

weakened by the weekend

"I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour, but heaven knows I'm miserable now."
  - Morrissey

May I just say that my university is not correct in assuming that giving us "study days" and canceling class Thursday and Friday will help us do any better on our finals next week. We just use it as an excuse to start the weekend early. And indeed I did. So since we started the party on Wednesday night, me and a few friends all settled for the more relaxing option of a movie night last night. Needless to say we got bored. I mean there's only so many times you can watch " The Big Lebowski". Just kidding, I've actually never seen it so I should have taken advantage of it. But instead we decided to put on some music, invite a few more people over, you know turn it into one of those cool relaxed, unexpected parties where you have way more fun anyway because you didn't have to stress over what outfit you wanted to wear. I CANNOT wait to get my camera from home and start documenting my life on here because last night was so unexpectedly fun I wish I had proof of it besides my good word.


Hhhmm what happened before Saturday night? Margarita Miercoles was quite fun, although I had an impromptu outfit change right before we went. I actually wore flower leggings and a flower in my hair and just a black blazer. I even added mauve lips and a fake mole. So Latin-inspired I was!

On Thursday we went to this restaurant called Nara and stayed pretty late. The outfit for that night was slightly inspired by Rihanna in her new video for "What's my name". I am obsessed with her style and especially in that video! So she wears every kind of jewelery imaginable and a striped blazer with a plain black tank. I had to improvise and wear a black blazer with a striped tank underneath. I also love all the colors she wears so i threw in some acid wash denim and multicolored costume jewels. I also was inspired by her socks! every little detail counts. So I finally fulfilled my dream of wearing socks with heels.

Friday was a fun night for outfitting, but not so much the night life. I feel like Ke$ha in my striped mini, ripped fishnets and combat boots. of course, too much jewelery. We exchanged secret santa gifts and I got this awesome shirt from a brand I didn't even know existed! I got my roomie some kewl jewels and a belt. My friend bought this sparkly nail polish and everyone used it. I have to agree its pretty fabulous.

THIS IS THE SHIRT ! look down
With a blazer and leggings. Very nice. Unisex!

 Here's a task for the end. Buy (cheap!) white canvas sneakers and stud them yourself with those gold tacks that fold down on both sides! I will be trying this. Pictures soon! Also my friend is starting a blog about how to make things she can't afford to buy so when that happens I will post the link and be following her!
here's what the idea should look like

all that from this...
for half the price of Tom's!

Good luck guys!