Why I almost died

Why I almost died:

Reason #1:
Trying on this Givenchy dress last week at South Coast (Alena almost died from the Zac Posen she tried on). For some reason I forgot to look at the price tag, but it wouldn't have changed anything... It was so perfect. It fit me perfectly, and was so perfectly ruffle-y and classic at the same time. Sigh...


Others I tried on, including a Chloe scallop skirt (so amazing) and a Marc by Marc Jacobs exposed zipper party dress

Reason #2:
Raf Simmons latest Jil Sander collection. Yeah.


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Reason #3
some key looks from some key shows that I will hopefully share tomorrow. Favorites so far: Everything Rodarte, Alexander Wang, the end dresses at Proenza Schouler, Christopher Kane, Erdem, the tights at Doo.Ri, Calvin Klein, and more.
(first to last: Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Christopher Kane, Alexander Wang, Doo.Ri)
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Reason #4
Style.com updated their iPod application and now I get EVERY SINGLE show from EVERY season since 2001. I've been having fun reminiscing at the old Pheobe Philo Chloe days..

Reason #5
I need to find a way to get the new Lula... and its very possible I won't :(


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Oh and Reason #6
freaking CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN was at South Coast Plaza, a high end mall about 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic, away from my house signing shoes and I did not get to go but Jessica did and got her Influence book signed and got TO MEET HIM AND TAKE PICTURES WITH HIM. I hate my life. not really but my life would be much better if I had gotten to meet Christian Louboutin

OH and Reason #7


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Penelope Cruz. At the Academy Awards. In VINTAGE PIERRE BALAIN. from the 1950's. that she saw 8 years ago and no one had bought it and it magically fit her. Oh to be Penelope Cruz. (by the way, as I am an old movie obsessive, and I have poured over my Academy Award book, I can honestly say that this was the best show in a LONG time! The opening number, Ben Stiller's Jaquin Pheonix, the Pineapple Express video, the "musicals are back" -I'm a theatre geek- at least until high school musical showed up, what the hell? haha And how they presented the acting awards! Amazing! Oh and Heath Ledger's family AND the Paul Newman tribute video, beautiful)



Before I shut up... I actually DID almost die last week. Well kind of. I got into an accident. It was COMPLETELY my fault as I am an idiot and wasn't paying attention for a minute, but no one was hurt, except for the cars. Mine is being fixed (just the front bumper) so I won't get in back for about 2 weeks. :(

Sorry it has taken me so long to post! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

So Basically...

...this has pretty much been one of the greatest weekends ever...

And this only adds to it:
Today I and three other people from my Drama department's Design committee- we're in charge of costumes and props for shows- went on a mission to get costumes for our two upcoming fall plays ("Black Comedy" and "From Whom the Southern Belles Tolles"). After trying two stores which were both closed at that time of the day, we went to Goodwill and hit the jackpot. We got SO many costumes and a few props for about $80.

The greatest part is, I also came back with this amazing treasure, thanks to finding of Michelle and our other friend:
BEST part: It cost me $6 :D

Hope everyone is having a just as amazing weekend!

p.s. Does anyone have any good halloween costume ideas? I'm stuck! I want a creative one, but I can't think of any.

This is Why I need a Full length Mirror

Unlike many bloggers, I don't have the luxury of a.) a full length mirror, b.) someone to take my picture, or c.) a tripod/ a good camera that will stand on its side and capture a full length picture when I put it on the timer. Granted, I could ask my parents or brother to take my picture, but I'm pretty positive they'd laugh at me, but that's ok, because I'd probably laugh if they asked me to do the same. I finally brought over this chair/stool thing to stand on because I'm too short!

I've been feeling a little unimaginative lately about posts, so here a few late outfit posts: (sorry they're so boring compared to the rest of the fashion blogging community!!)

Tuesday:
Floral Dress: Vintage; Vest: H&M; Belt: F21; Flats: Target


Cardigan: F21; Shoes: Nine West

Thursday:
On Wednesday, Alena, Jessica, Michelle, and I all went shopping (and had a great time, which is impossible not to happen with us) and I came back with a few things from Forever (its a sickness!) and this t-shirt from Urban Outfitters. I actually bought a dress from UO as well, but the price tag lied and it turned out to be twice the price. Initially I forked over the cash, with a worried look on my face. When we got outside I realized how little money I had left over, panicked, and went back in to return it.
(didn't bother trying with my hair!) Vest: (again!) H&M; T-shirt: UO; Shorts: F21


Here's a better look at the T. Its Peter Rabbit, isnt it adorable?

Friday:
I did something bad! I did an outfit repeat! I wore this Monday night, but only two people saw me, I did laundry, and I was too lazy to think of something else to wear.

Dress: Buffalo Exchange; Shoes: Nine West; Bag: Balenciaga knock-off from Italy; Cardigan, Ring, Bow hair clip: F21






I'm hopeful that I'll have more inspiration soon! I only have about four weeks left of summer, but it's sure to be fun! I have some big plans including getting my license, and a back to school barbecue that my friend and I are planning. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

I'm Evolving

It's been a little while since I've done a real post, but I haven't been feeling inspired. Luckily a few fashion related things have happened which make for an exciting blog post!

Saturday: As a birthday present, my parents took me shopping during the day and gave me some money to spend. I couldn't afford anything major, but I was able to get a dress, tank top, scarf, and tights from Brass Plum and a pair of peep toe, high heeled Oxfords, along with a pair of navy flats from Nine West. That night we went out to dinner at Macaroni Grill (yum!) and I got a gift card to F21 from my aunt and uncle, gift card to Urban Outfitters from my brother and his wife, some cool paintings of Paris and New York from my twin brother, and a promise to go vintage shopping from my brother and his fiance.

Tuesday: My brother's fiance, Elyse, took me shopping in this cute area with lots of little shops.The first thrift store we went into had all the bad 80's clothes. After that we went to Buffalo Exchange where I picked up two dresses and a Ralph Lauren shirt. Finally we found a great vintage store with lots of fun skirts and dresses where I bought the dress that I am wearing in these pictures below. It's fantastic, beige with a square neck, a-line skirt, and it buttons all up the back. I also bought a cute little 90's floral baby doll dress. Once I get my license I need to go back there! But finally! breaking out of my forever 21 and H&M habit!

Yesterday: Michelle and Jessica came over and we watched Sabrina and Roman Holiday...even though we talked through most of Sabrina and didn't even finish Roman Holiday. I love it when we all hang out! We all (along with Alena who couldn't make it) get along just SO well and never run out of things to talk about! Hopefully we are all going to go shopping next week together and get into lots of trouble (wait, I'll be there...there won't be any getting into trouble! haha) We took lots of pictures in my backyard and here are a few:




Dress: Vintage; Scarf: F21; Slingbacks: Simply Vera Wang at Khol's

hopefully there will be more outfit posts soon!

Mall Rat

Sorry for the lack of posting! I've been having blogger's block! So Wednesday was a fun mall trip! Tried on tons of clothes and I didn't even find a dress! Some just weren't right, most mostly they didn't have my size! i tried on the PERFECT dress at forever! BUT it was too big, and it was a noticeable big! So I bought accessories instead! Oh and skirt! I got a pair of heels, a bow headband, white knee socks, and A PAIR OF FAKE GLASSES! ..which are basically the coolest thing I have ever bought! Luckily Alena let me borrow a few dresses for my cruise, which I will put to good use! But we had a ton of fun, and I got to see Michelle for a little while before she had to go, but it was still really good to see the two of them! But we missed Jessica a lot!
I've finally been enjoying summer! I saw Wall.E with my friend yesterday, which has got to be the cutest movie ever! And today I hung out with some of my friends and had a great time. I got to see a few that I hadn't seen since school let out, and we made mii's and went swimming. And a few of us got new nicknames..I am now Sugar Packet, apparently. (I'm sorry..In case you haven't noticed, I ramble a LOT)
OH GOOD NEWS: monday the four of us (Alena, Michelle, Jessica, and I) are going to go to the Goodwill (turns out there is one really close to my dad's restaurant!)! I'm excited! And then we are going to watch Audrey movies, because, well...she's amazing.

what I wore to the mall:
(I think this vest is lucky or something...one time I was wearing it with a high waisted white skirt, black tank, belt, and flats while shopping and a Norstrom sales lady came up to me and said "Sorry, I just really wanted to tell you that you look so cute!" And while Alena and I were in Aldo (I had to pass up a great pair of heels because I know my parents would kill me if I spent $50 this close to vacation) and one of the sales ladies asked me before I was about to leave where I got my belt. And then I started chatting with two of them about the fashion from the SATC movie)
striped vest: Orange County Swapmeet; white tee: H&M; gray dress:f21; studded belt:brothers; sandals (not shown): Target



Alena's H&M dress with my new accessories:

Alena's new gladiator sandals from Nordstrom (forgot brand!)


fooling around with new glasses, socks, headband, and shoes




..and skirt