warmth

( H&M blazer, tank and tights, F21 shorts & sunglasses, Nine West Flats )

Snapped these pictures in the Luxembourg gardens on a wonderfully sunny Parisian afternoon. Which seems to be rare these days. It's amazing how people seem to take sunshine for granted, there's something so carefree and soothing about soaking up those golden rays.

I've been on the hunt for new music lately - but here are some great albums that I'm completely obsessed with:


1. The XX - The XX
2. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
3. Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
4. Atlas Sound - Logos
5. Sigur Ros - með suð í eyrum
6. Throw Me The Statue - Creaturesque


Being in Paris for fashion week has been so surreal for me, I feel unbelievably lucky to have the opportunity to go to all these shows. And to be really cliche, its (seriously) like a dream come true. I'll have a full recap when it's all over (by Weds.)

Winter Layering

( Guess Toggle Coat, H&M denim shirt & Striped top, F21 velvet leggings, scarf, and booties )

I'm officially blogging from Shanghai. I just got here yesterday and these were some pics I took of an outfit I wore before I left Michigan. It angers me that the chinese government blocks almost every site I go on including Facebook, Twitter, and Blogger. Of course, like any determined internet-addict, I've managed to circumvent their firewall. Although it isn't easy...

I'll be in China for a good month before I depart for the lovely Paris to start my second semester. That means - lots of posting will be going on. (Honestly, I have nothing better to do here).


Right before I left, I picked up this amazing blue/purple glittery polish from the F21 beauty line - and I'm completely in love with it. It was honestly the best $2.70 I've ever spent. The polish is pretty thick and dries relatively quickly - I'd definitely recommend it to all polish-addicts.

Sequins & Chains

(American Apparel lace leotard, F21 chain tank, fingerless sequin gloves and shorts, H&M cardigan and tights, boots from Ebay)

My christmas eve outfit! Haha, I'm sinking into the wood-chips here - it really doesn't do my faux Balmain heels justice. I stumbled upon these amazing fingerless sequin gloves during some last-minute present shopping and I couldn't resist!! I still have no idea what I'm wearing tomorrow. Or today I should say... hrmm... I'll sleep on it as I wait for Santa to land.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Animal in the Snow

( Rodarte for Target leopard bow dress, random tights, Sam Edelman booties )

So I, like any other recession shopper - totally went gaga over the Rodarte for Target collection. I ended up purchasing three dresses... oops. I like to justify it by telling myself that it's my christmas present...to me. Okay so its not a great reason, but the collection was so girly and whimsical that I honestly couldn't resist.

I also received my Sam Edelmans the other day - I cannot be more in love with them. I know I'm like two years too late on the pick-up, as almost every other blogger has them already but they're definitely one of the best purchases I've made. Its too bad that my feet issues prevent me from being able to spend long periods of time in them. Sadness.


In other news, its snowing in Michigan, finally. This only means that driving is going to be the scariest thing ever. On the plus side, it does make everything look very pretty. =D. I'm rambling.. okay time for beddd.

.... yeah, my jeans are ridiculous.

( H&M Blazer, F21 Tank & Jeans, Asos flats, Fossil pendant, Vintage rings )

So I caved and bought crazy ripped and bleached jeans. They just called to me - You know how that happens. First look - you think "oh, who wears those?" and then you see them again and somehow you can't live without them. The more I look at them the more I love them. Although, I'm still not too sure how to wear them. I thought grey would have been a good match, but ofcourse I have no grey basics.

Thanks so much to Winnie for taking the photos, she's a local photographer here in Michigan and her work is honestly some of the best I've seen. Check here out here

On another random tangent... currently Loving....






On a sadder note, RIP Daul. The fashion world will not be the same without you.

Peachy Keen

(H&M top & skirt, F21 Cardigan, Club Monaco Belt, Aldo Heels)

I have longed for the perfect tutu since the beginning of summer - and now, five months later, I've finally found it. Having taken ballet for ten years of my life - I know a thing or two about tutus. I wanted one that wasn't too costume-y, one that's not too structured or frilly. I also wanted the tulle to be somewhat softer - I detest cheap tulle, it's probably the quickest way to ruin a great outfit. And low and behold, I found this adorable nude tutu just hanging on the rack by its lonesome at H&M. Naturally, I had to give it a home. It didn't seem like it had too many friends in the store anyway.

I also love the combination of pastels - if it hadn't been so cold I would have gone tights-less. But I think the black tights give it a nice fall feel. Can we also talk about how amazing the faux ysl club monaco belt is!?!? I am SOOOO in love with it!!

Please ignore my nails, they're a horrible shade of pink leftover from halloween. I've been lazyyy.

Fall in Michigan

As much as I complain about Michigan, I absolutely love the fact that we have seasons! I would be so upset if I lived in a place that was only green leaves and sunshine all the time. Our campus is so charming and whimsical in autumn. Sometimes a chilly breeze and bright yellow leaves are all one needs to make their day better. There's something so refreshing about that first breath of crisp air in the morning. It rejuvenates you.





( Marc by Marc dress, F21 sweater, Target socks, Prevue Heels, Banana Republic bangle )

I busted out my Marc dress for the day. I probably could have thought about the outfit more, I kinda just threw it on and headed out - I think the tights look silly in retrospect. Haha.

I got a dark purple lipstick today - Cyber by MAC. Its AMAZING. Pictures Soon!

Farmer's Market

( Banana Republic Trench, H&M sweater, Urban Outfitters Scarf, Chanel Bag )

Every foodie knows that the key to great food is fresh ingredients. Thus, I consider myself incredibly blessed to be within walking distance of a farmer's market - they're difficult to come by when one lives in suburbia! I woke up early on a perfect saturday in search of the most delicious ingredients to create my pumpkin pie. And here are some other goodies I browsed along the way: