swimsuit

Does anyone want to lend me 95€ to buy this incredible swimsuit? Of course something this chic could only be Parisian. My birthday is coming up and I still don't know what I want. Maybe this? No, even for me that's much to impractical. But it's still so pretty, isn't it?

outfit of the day

Hmm, it says there is a scheduled outage at 4pm, so let's see if i can do this in 8 minutes. It's hot today and I have a headache. I kind of look fat in the pictures. Oh well, college will do that to you I guess.



details
tank top: j crew
top: matty m from century 21
jeans: american eagle
earrings: canada
sandals: banana republic. Haha they are so gross looking, so I tried to cover them up with my fingers. Sorry.

dilemma

today was interesting. I have no classes on Wednesday so normally I don't try to waste outfits, because what is the point if no one sees you? However, later on today I am going out to a restaurant to eat Indian food for the first time. So I thought it would be fun to dress up. I decided to be "daring" and where something I feel might be too much for class. I felt really proud of myself and I liked the outfit I chose a lot. However I faced two issues.

1. Heels are hard to walk in - Yeah even my beloved oxfords, the most comfortable heels I own gave me a lot of trouble. I was convinced I would fall and walked incredibly slow everywhere all day.
2. I am really self-conscious - I realized today that when it comes to the way I dress I am torn because I love dressing up yet at the same time I hate standing out. Today I was convinced that people were staring at me because of my outfit and NOT in a good way. I even heard a whistle and I convinced myself that the guy was certainly making fun of me. It's weird because I have definitely seen girls on campus "dress up", as in wear heels almost everyday. And I don't give those girls a second glance, so why am I paranoid that everyone is paying that much attention to me? I really should listen to my mother (she is right once in awhile, haha) because she tells me that no one cares enough to judge me as much as I think they do. I guess what I'm trying to say is I need to get over myself!

In other news, (the good kind this time) I received two magazines in the mail today. Elle and Marie Clare. I'll tell you what I think, maybe, when I'm finished. Although I have so much work to do...perhaps I'll do some of it?


*~*deEtz*~*
boys blazer: ebay
raspberry dress: urban outfitters (someone was insulting jersey dresses the other day which offended me. I love that they can be dressed up or down and pack well!)
knee high socks: target
oxford heels: ebay
moon face: mother

peace out.

inspirations...

Just felt like posting some things that I have been obsessing over despite the fact that I should be concentrating on all this end of the semester chaos. I haven't been feeling well lately, hopefully that won't affect my dress sense (or "dress sense", rather).

For one, I absolutely adore the label Heimstone. The brand was founded by two French stylists Delphine Delafon and Alix Petit, who met at Michel Klein. It revolves around beautiful, easy dresses. Each season the brand puts out a short video with a model wearing the clothes. This is their Spring 2008 one and I've been watching it over and over. The model's hair is lovely and she looks fantastic in all those dresses.



I've been wanting really thick heavy looking silver bangles lately. I am at a loss for where I'd find them though. I imagine they are quite expensive. This image isn't the best but you can see them in the left photo.

Next I am super excited to say that Alexander Wang is doing a collection for Uniqlo that is meant to launch in May. Those of you who have read this blog know I am a big fan of his stuff. Here is a dress from the collection that I adore (pic from Susie Bubble)

Again I am still obsessing over Scandinavian style. I even attempted a high ballet bun today, but I can't exactly say I pulled it of. No picture, sorry! I love this easy look from Stockholm Street Style. It gives me an idea for styling my own leather jacket.

Another Scandinavian girl I've been obsessing over is Lykke Li. Not only are are songs infectious (I recommend "little bit" and "i'm good, i'm gone"), but her style is unique and inspiring as well. Here are two great videos you need to watch!

outfit 04-10-08

Today is so nice out! This is just what Spring is supposed to feel like. I wish it would stay like this, but it probably won't. Anyway, I am wearing my new earrings I got from Forever 21. They are pretty enormous, but I love them. Things are pretty stressful now, with trying to get my grades together and struggling to get into the classes I need to graduate. But writing in this blog and reading others helps me unwind. 

The photos are so shoddy, I know. And my shirt is a bit wrinkly as are my knees. But regarding the former I am too lazy to iron and regarding the latter, well that's just a problem I always have when wearing jeans tucked into boots. It really bugs me, but I have yet to find skinny skinny jeans that fit my little knees. 

I just wish school was over so I can enjoy summer! 

in my white tee...

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Hello! How are you? I am quite good, as I just went shopping on Saturday with some friends. I picked up some cute things. And I'll take pictures and show them to you when I am looking something other than disgusting. Anyway I was looking at this picture of Mary Kate Olsen. It's a given that I want those Nine West shoes that look like her Balenciagas. But...I also started looking for white t-shirts. I know I know, a white t-shirt is something so basic only a freak like me could obsess over the "perfect" one. I have so many t-shirts, but I have yet to find the perfect white one. I've come close to perfection with the American Apparel tri-blend unisex tee, but it doesn't offer as many colors as I'd like (though I am guilty to say I own three of them). I want a shirt that is oversized yet slim and sheer yet not completely see through. See how Mary Kate's shirt looks so soft and sheer yet you can't see her bra despite the paparazzi flash? That is what I want. I found these two shirts from Alternative Apparel which I really enjoy. (Shown are the burnout tee in white and the destroyed tee in vintage black, respectively). 

Oh no, the html seems to be messing up so I'll fix it later. (Long story, but Firefox is being a pain so I am on Safari which is set up slightly differently...basically Macs are lovely yet horrible at the same time). On a side note I found a watch I adore that I want for my birthday. I actually found it several months ago (I didn't post it here) and I told my mom about it. I am so excited, though I probably shouldn't get my hopes up. Mainly because my mother is quite adamant about me trying it on first and the only place I've found it is online. She is right though, it probably will be too large for my grossly malnourished wrist. And another thing is that it is already on back order and my birthday is May 20, so I don't think my mom will try and order it now. Meaning it will probably be out of stock by the time it gets closer to my birthday. I'm sorry if my gibberish is hard to follow. Anyway I really should get back to ecology! I am forever procrastinating. 

outfit of the day

nothing too special. sigh, when it's not cold it's raining and when it's not raining it's windy. anyway here are some pictures.

my skin has been acting up, it's so annoying. anyway this top is from anthropologie (my sister found it for me) it's about a size too large but i love it anyway.

i wear those bangles...95% of the time. they go with everything. i bought them from husna and sundes's mom. they are from pakistan.

and these earrings are from some random shop in canada. they're not special, forever 21 has the same exact ones. i've been really lusting after the third pair of shoes in my last post, but alas i can't find them ANYWHERE. So now, I'm looking at these babies. I really need to stop shopping! It's outta control.