Gradient Glitter Nail Tutorial

It's winter...LOLJK we live in Florida

So I've been kind of depressed lately, because it's already mid-December and I can still wear shorts outside and go to the beach. I am so ready for cold weather and cozy sweaters, but no. Clearly that's not happening this year.
To make up for it I decided to do a glitter gradient manicure with silver/holo glitter on white polish...kind of looks like snow falling, no?
I attempted to make a video to describe the process; please pretend like it's not completely terrible?
Like there's a video tutorial curve?
Like the curve that's probably going to be on the physics exam I took this morning?
Ugh. My voice.
The manicure is much prettier in pictures than in the video and MUCH MUCH prettier in real life, my webcam clearly couldn't capture all its rainbow holo gorgeousness. Two in the shade and one in the bright lights of my newly blue bathroom.

One blurry picture so you can appreciate all the sparkle going on. 

And now...ugh. The video. The only things good about this are the shiny silver bow on my head that makes me look like a present and the Justin Bieber Christmas music playing in the background. Because, it wouldn't be Christmas without glitter and Justin Bieber. 

Kitten Eye

Confession: I'm kind of developing a complex where I think I'm Alexa Chung. Alas, I am not a British model turned muse turned TV host. But with a simple stroke of eyeliner, I can pretend I am. I was reading this month's issue of Instyle when I noticed a whole spread on what they called the "kitten eye". It's a cat eye, but thinner and less dramatic. I found a great tutorial by Lauren Conrad on thebeautydepartment.com (see: other blogs I love), grabbed my liquid liner and tried it out!

I really like the results. It's fun and adds a little oomph to my no-makeup look. I think I'll make this my new thing! What do you think?

XOXO
-A

Other water marble, New York recap

Right now I am sitting in Chinese class because we just finished a test, and I have some time so I thought, "why not open a British P.O. box?" And when I couldn't do that, I figured I should post. Last weekend I went to New York for the annual girls trip. I had to do another water marble for the occasion, and you don't know how many times I had to explain to people how I did it. If they read this, they would know - silly gooses. I actually did it on Yom Kippur when I was fasting, and after I did a couple nails I had to leave the bathroom because the fumes were making me dizzy...probably a stupid move...*TGIP*. For this, I used Essie mesmerize, a light blue from forever21, some random teal of my friend's, and a bronzy color from Butter London.

So, when I was in New York, I had a meeting with some people at Racher Press, the publisher of MMR and Chain Drug Review that I write for sometimes. They talked to me about putting together a beauty panel where we would review products to help retailers, which I thought would be really cool. Considering how much time I spend reading blogs and keeping up with trends, I happen to know more about beauty than almost anything. Except maybe Modern World, because the quarter test is coming up soon and I've been studying like a mad person. That night I also went to a Hot Chelle Rae and The Script concert with my cousin and his girlfriend - they're the kind of couple that makes you want to throw yourself off a bridge, you know?! - which was AMAZING. It was General Admission, so I somehow managed to push my way to the first row by the end of the night. Danny jumped into the crowd right where I was standing and I touched him. Dead.

So yeah. That's pretty much what's been up lately. Oh, and, also in New York, I did a major Topshop spree. When I saw my friends there they were all wearing shorts and tshirts...no big deal...but here we get a cold front and it drops down to 75 and everyone's like OMG FREEZING! Which is good, because it gave me an excuse to wear my new adorable Topshop sweater.

XOXO
-A

Moon Manicure

I have another interesting manicure for you today, and it's called the moon manicure. It's supposed to look like the top of the moon...from space...use your imagination. Here's the finished product:

Ok, so to do this mani you're going to need the following:

1. White polish (or whatever color you want to make the "moon"

2. Black polish (the rest of the nail)

3. Paper reinforcers

These little white circles are the paper reinforcers, and you can get them from Office Max or Office Depot or wherever else you get your school supplies. They are supposed to be put on the holes of paper to keep it from ripping, but everyone buys already reinforced paper anyway so there's not much of a use for them. Except for doing nails. These will help you make the arch of the moon without the need of insane nail art skill. 

So the first step (after base coat) is to paint your whole nail white. Whites can be a little streaky so you probably need two coats. Wait for it to completely dry (sit in front of a fan and it will go faster), because if you continue to step 2 before it's dry the sticker will peel off your nail polish. 

Next, put a reinforcer on your nail where you want to leave the white for the moon. This will keep the black nail polish from getting into the white part and you should get a perfect line. Paint one coat of polish over the rest of your nail. 

Lastly, wait for the black to dry and peel off the reinforcer. And voila! Easy moon manicure/reverse french/awesome nail art that will have your friends going "no...really. Where did you get it done."

XOXO
-A

New Year, Other New Things

HELLO THERE! DID YA MISS ME?
If the answer to this question is no, then you have no friends anyway.
No judgement on my lack of comeback skills.
But I did *come back* to you! (hehe..)
It's only because I love you.
Just kidding it's because I want to get into college. Jokes!
Although I do want to get into college...
SO.
To start off this blogging year fresh (as a freshman - see what I did there? see?), today I have a very special mani - a water marble!
So when I first saw pictures of this type of manicure I was like "ahhh this must happen". But it looked way too time consuming and complicated and physics homework awaited. But, this weekend I was at my grandma's house in Long Island, so what better way to waste time? If you search "water marble manicure" on youtube, you can find a bunch of tutorial videos, which is what I did.
Basically, here's what you do:
1. Get a small plastic cup (or a cup that you don't mind getting nail polish all over) and fill it with room temperature water. The water MUST be room temperature.
2. Choose which colors you want to use. I used Revlon Red, Essie Gucci Mucci Pucci, and Chanel Blue Rebel. You can pretty much use as many colors as you want.
3. Cover whichever finger you want to dip first in tape, so that the nail is the only part not covered. This is very important because it makes clean-up a lot easier after you take your nail out of the water.
4. Drip the polishes into the water one by one in whichever order you want. As you drip a color, the polish will expand in the water. By putting in drop after drop, eventually a bullseye will form in the middle of the cup. Keep the nail polishes open as you're forming the bullseye to minimize drying in-between drops.
5. Using a toothpick, create a design in the polish. You can marble it however you want; each finger can have the same design, or each can be unique. Don't marble too much or else the colors will all blend together.
6. Dip your tape-covered finger into whatever section of marble you want on the nail. Put it in nail first, not straight in, and leave it in the water for a couple seconds. Using the toothpick, pull off whatever pieces of the water marble is left in the water around your finger so when you pull it out it won't get ruined. Finally, pull out your finger slowly to reduce bubbles.
7. Lastly, peel off the tape and clean up any nail polish that got on your finger. Finish with topcoat and you're good to go!

Here's my finished product:

The last picture is matte. Just for funsies.
Opaque polishes work the best for this, but if you want to use a polish that is a little more sheer, you can put a base of white on your nails.

So, in conclusion, new school year, new jew year, new blog year. New 15th year too, by the way! I can drive! You might want to stay off the roads until further notice though...
XO!
-A

Jelly Sandwich!

Well, I'm leaving for New York in a couple of days and then straight to camp, so I figured I'd spend the couple of days left in this week trying out new layering combinations. Because colors are fun. And summer school is not.

For this manicure, I used two coats of Essie Sag Harbor - my all time favorite polish - with a coat of Lippmann Happy Birthday on top. Then, I put a coat of an Essie pink jelly, Sugar Daddy, on top. The pink jelly tones down the reflectiveness of the hexagonal sequins in Happy Birthday and mutes the overall tone. The final result kind of looks like the pieces of glitter are suspended in the polish. I quite like it. My friend said it reminded her of a cupcake, and my mom said it reminded her of her childhood when she used to melt crayons and put them back together...which is a weird activity for a kid, if you think about it. 

I so don't want to take this off tomorrow. Ahh why does nail polish have to be so pretty!!

ps. sorry for the crappy picture. I really need a camera. 

Lessons

Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't been posting in a while; with finals and finishing projects I honestly haven't had much time. Anyway.
With my eminent Middle School graduation, I've been thinking a lot about how much I've changed over the past three years, and how much my style has evolved, too.

Which got me wondering, as seasons change and fads come and go, do we find ourselves changing with them?

Meanwhile, Charlotte was facing a problem of her own...
Just kidding.
Most of you won't even get that reference anyway. Whatever. Moving on!

Here are a couple of things I learned this year.
One.
To look good, you have to not only keep in mind what's in style, but also what looks good on you. Never buy things just because they're "in", you really have to keep in mind what looks good on your body and what colors flatter your skin tone. After what seemed like a lifetime in skinny jeans, last weekend I bought a pair of J.Brand bell bottoms. As soon as I put them on I was like, wow, these really look good. They gave me model-long legs, a butt (because I usually don't have one), and the flare at the bottom balanced the tightness around my knee area and I just looked skinny. I'm not saying to completely retire your skinny jeans, though. The moral to this story is that because I was wearing what everyone else was wearing and not taking into account my own body, I ended up looking over the jeans that looked the best.
Two.
More makeup isn't always better. When I was in 6th grade, I did absolutely nothing for my skin, and I ended up breaking out a lot. Then, in 7th grade, I was under the impression that more makeup = prettier. Now, in 8th grade, I realize that both of those philosophies are way wrong. Your skin is the first thing people see when they look at you, and therefore your most important asset. Take care of your skin, and treat it, don't cover it. If you know you are prone to breakouts, wearing heavy makeup daily can just irritate skin and clog pores, and your breakouts won't stop. I wash my face twice a day, morning and night, with toner, and use special things like silver powder for blackheads, masks, and glycolic serum if I feel a breakout coming on. I also use moisturizer every night, and non-oily sunblock during the day. If your skin is your best asset, it's your absolute best when you're our age, so why cover it underneath layers and layers of makeup? When I was getting my hair blown out for a party the other day, I saw this completely gorgeous girl getting hers done (probably around my age), but she was wearing so much makeup (eyeshadow, lipstick, lip liner, foundation) that she just looked funny. It makes you wonder what someone is hiding under all that makeup.
Three.
There's a time to listen to the people around you, and there's a time to not. If you want to wear a florescent yellow sweater with chains on the shoulders you do that; it completely doesn't matter what anyone says as long as you like the way you look in it. Now, this doesn't mean to completely clash with lesson number one. It's completely different. If you decide something's going to be your look, run with it, but remember to put in your own spin. If you are confident in what you wear and never let an outfit wear you, you can pull off anything you want. My biggest pet peeve is when people say things like "Oh, that's so cute, but I could never pull it off." Uh, yes, you can! Edith Head was the most in-demand stylist from the late thirties to early seventies, and she always knew how to dress a woman perfectly for the camera. But, when Audrey Hepburn came in, she insisted on wearing what she wanted. Her long, skinny figure was accentuated by Givenchy's sleek black ensembles, and her boyish look was made even more straight by the now-famous black dress, which didn't accentuate her waist at all. If Audrey Hepburn hadn't carried herself like she knew what she was doing, she might have looked hunched over and lanky in these types of clothes. But Sabrina won best the Oscar for best costume instead, and everyone stares in jealousy of the perfect LBD.
Four.
Heels can do wonders for a person, if worn in the proper context. They make your legs longer, your posture better, and your confidence higher. There are some problems that come with heels, ie. how to walk in them. If you can't walk in heels, don't bother. The absolute worst thing in the world is teetering around a party looking like you stole a pair of your mom's shoes (which I frequently do, but that's beside the point). Here's what I did: Heel Bootcamp. I wore this one pair of black peeptoe shoes around the house for what must have been close to a month. I walked down stairs in them, I did my homework in them, I went on the treadmill in them, I even fell asleep in them a couple of times. But now, guess what! I'm a foolproof stiletto walker. Besides the obvious party or dinner, heels during the day can be tricky. You're walking (excuse the pun) a fine line between good and trashy. So, here are a few rules to live by: no heels at the beach. Ever. The best heels to wear in the day are wedges, and not too high. Unless you're Snooki or my grandma, and in that case a couple more inches won't hurt you. Here's what I'm completely done with: anything black and chunky. I'm talking to you booties, platforms, and half of the Steve Madden inventory. My absolute favorite pair of shoes ever are these strappy raspberry colored suede wedges. But, normally, I stick to my gold and brown braided sandals with a little heel. Heels aren't for all the time - yet.
and Five.
People AND fashion change, and go through phases, but style is eternal. Confidence is key, and as long as you have that je ne sais quoi, everyone in a room will take notice. Don't dress to please others, dress to please yourself. Have fun with what you wear and never get stuck in a rut. We're young people, getting stuck in a rut is inexcusable. Don't settle for anything less than your best all the time.

You know, I've missed you guys. I'm going to post more often again.
I have this little necklace from Lucid NY with a little charm of a flying pig, so I will always remember that nothing is impossible.
Can't believe school is almost over!
XOXO
-A

I think I'm in love

One shoe is navy, one is black. One has a sun, one has a moon. I think I'm in love...

Gossip Girl, Vintage, and Pattern Mixing

Many things to tell you tonight to make up for all the days I've missed (sorry! must do well on math tests to get into Columbia!). First off, tonight was very special. My designer, Stuart Geller (hit him up for a "fabulous" room) and his husband Mark are friends with these people, Norman Buckley and Davyd Whaley. Norman is one of the directors of Gossip Girl, and Davyd is an amazing artist. They live in LA, so  since they were coming down to Florida (don't know why someone would come *here*- must be crazyyy), Stuart arranged a little get together. It was, as he would say, FABULOUSSS, and I learned a lot about the backstage stuff that I never would've known. But that's top secret, obvi.

Anywhoo, I thought I looked quite cute tonight. Which brings us to our next order of business...pattern mixing! I got my shirt and my sweater in this tiny consignment store in Colorado when we went over Ski Week, and my skirt from Anthropologie. Polka dots, more dots, and stripes. And black and navy together. No, I am not going mental. Look:

When you're  pattern mixing, pretty much anything goes. You just have to try things together until they go. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it looks like you got dressed with a blindfold on. If you're just starting the art of pattern mixing, a good place to go is J.Crew. They use a lot of different patterns and textures but the colors and underlying themes are mostly the same, so it is easy to put together a unique outfit that also looks fantastically smart.

So, quick post. Must go do a shitload of math problems now. Toodleloo loves!

And the Winner is...

Hi everyone! As you know, last night was the Academy Awards. And although I fell asleep before I got to see Natalie Portman win Best Actress, I did catch all the red carpet fashion. On a side note, did you know Ryan Seacrest used to be fat?! Kelly Osborne and Guiliana Rancic kept freaking over how much they loved that stars were wearing red and how much it made them pop, but I have to disagree. I think they just blended in with the red carpet! Although I love color, I don't think red was the right choice for this night. Some stars wowed me, and some fell flat. What did you think about some of the night's highlights?

Mila Kunis
Oh my Bass. This dress... TO DIE. I liked how she kept the jewelry minimal and added a brown smoky eye....Ahh too gorgeous. Definitely one of my favorites.



Hailee Steinfeld
Another one of my favorites...this dress is my FAVORITE color! Everything about it is great...the cut, the details, everything. And I love how she didn't wear any jewelry, pulled back her hair, and did natural makeup. Her skin just looks flawless! And the dress is even a custom made Marchesa that she helped design - bonus points!



Cate Blanchett
Still on the fence about this one. I mean, it's gorgeous - verging on art. I love the colors and the structure, and the belt, and I love the way the detail kind of drips down the waist. Especially the pop of neon on the shoulders. But I'm not so sure about that circle thing around the chest. I don't know, it's just a little awkward to me. Like, a boob circle. Awks.



Reese Witherspoon
LOVE the overall look. The dress, the styling...the ponytail. I love the ponytail soo much. In fact, I think I might clip it off her head and keep it as my pet. I shall call it...Flippy. And it shall be mine. And I shall keep it in my drawer with my fake bangs. So they won't be lonely.



Gwyneth Paltrow
I loved the dress, but I think it would've looked so much better without that stupid hip-pin-whatever-that-was. Because then it would be...fluid. And that stupid pin ruins it. The earrings weren't so great either. But the dress was nice.




Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman
I figured I could do these together because they left me feeling the same way: meh. I just expected a little more from Natalie Portman...and the dress was pretty, but it was just ok. Then Scarlett, back to the blending in thing, was completely washed out by her awkward lace thing. I must admit I loved the hair and makeup, but the dress was just a downer. Really? This is the Oscars, come on. Although I do love her Tiffanys tassel earrings...

Nicole Kidman
I hate this dress. I really do. What's with those stupid flap things around her waist?! It just makes her look fatter than she really is. I'm sorry, but this was a fashion fail.


Sandra Bullock, Penelope Cruz, and Jennifer Lawrence
These three are together because they all wore red dresses and rocked them. I love Sandra Bullock and I think she looked great. Great cut, great color, great everything. Penelope Cruz looks AMAZING for having just had a baby...my mom has the biggest girl-crush on her.

 

Those were my most memorable of the night. Whose dress did you love - or hate? From now on I'm posting every night again. Cross my heart and kiss my elbow!

Oh and happy early birthday F! Thanks for always reading my blog, XOXO
<3

Valentines Day!

Did ya miss me?
Yeah, I thought you would.
Who else would you come to for your next stroke of sartorial genius? You were so lonely without me.
Which brings us to our next order of business: unless you are a hermit, you know yesterday was Valentine's Day. So I figured we'd count down the top 5 reasons why I don't have a boyfriend!
Are you ready?

NUMBER 5: I enjoy wearing giant timepieces around my neck. Although a good conversation starter, quite confusing to the opposite sex.
Typical conversation:
Boy: Why are you wearing a clock around your neck?
A: Because I'm cool like that.
Boy: You look like the White Rabbit and Flava Flave had a baby..
A: But a cute baby, right?? Rightttt?!?

NUMBER 4: Feminine pieces + menswear = perfectly balanced combo! Over the weekend, I spent some time at Nordstrom getting a private bowtie-tying lesson. And there's no better topper for a short sparkly cocktail dress than a big white tuxedo jacket. My brother says that Chuck Bass is as much as my fashion icon as Blake Lively. I wouldn't disagree.
Typical conversation:
Boy: Why are you wearing a bowtie?
A: Because I'm cool like that.
Boy: I didn't even know they made girl bowties...
A: They don't. I stole it from you when you were sleeping.
Boy: ...

NUMBER 3: I manage to go into the sexiest store in the mall, Herve Leger, and come out with a pair of trousers. I have a skirt hanging in my closet that is almost down to my ankles, gray, and pleated. Nuf said, I think.*
Typical conversation:
Boy: Why aren't you wearing a mini skirt with a lace tank top?
A: Because I'm cool like that.
Boy: Okayyy....(weirdooo)

*"But A, you always look good!" Consider this, are you a girl? Or, if not, are you gay? I rest my case.

NUMBER 2: You might think every word I say is gold, dear reader, but if we're not on the same wavelength, I end up sounding more like the teachers in Charlie Brown.
Typical conversation:
A: Seriously, that flower printed coat is ridiculous. I could just live in Stella McCartney for the rest of my life. And those navy blue harem pants? TO DIE. I want them in my closet.
Boy: You lost me at flower coat.
A: Because I'm cool like that.

AND NUMBER 1: My valentine is already you! <3

No, just kidding, it's actually this little boy Lenox at a kindergarten I went to volunteer at. "A, how do you spell your name? I want to make you a valentine. I want to make you 100000 valentines! I wanna marry you!"
At least SOMEONE appreciates me!

<3 <3 <3

No, I'm not dead!!

Hey everyone! Sorry I just kind of dropped off the face of the planet for a while, I've just been really busy lately! NO I'M NOT DEAD! But, I do have to finish all of today and tomorrow's homework tonight because I won't be home tomorrow night AND study for a huge test tomorrow. So, as much as I love you, you'll have to do without me for just a LITTLE longer...

Here's some food for thought in my absence:
1. China Glaze Crackle polishes come out this week, so call your local Ulta or Sally Beauty to make sure you get them before they run out.
2. It is officially spring: my nails are pink. PINK! My hands look alien to me sometimes when I look down because I'm so used to my vampy colors. I know in most of the world it's still completely freezing, but I live in Florida. Stupid, hot, humid Florida. So I declare it spring.
3. Figure out 3 by yourself. I gots ta go!

XX

Gossip Girl and White Jeans

Last night was the first episode of Gossip Girl.
OMGG.
It's just so good! My parents are afraid I think it's real life so they want to ban me from watching it.
It's obviously not real life, it's sooo much better.
And, so what if I like it? People are way more obsessed with Harry Potter.
And they can all go to Harry Potter World, but people who love Gossip Girl don't have anywhere to go.
Oh, never mind. New York.
But, blond moment aside, I swear to god me and the writers *must* be on the same wavelength. First, Blair transfers to Columbia, which is the college I want to go to. Then she decides to become a fashion magazine editor.
Now, how can you blame me for thinking it's real (which I don't anyway)? It's completely my life!!
Well, it will be my life. Hopefully. When I get older.
And Chuck...*sigh*

Ok. So. Getting back on topic here.
Friday was a dress down day, so I wore my big Theory shirt and white skinny jeans. When I came home, the best friend texted me to ask if I could do her nails later (I was going to her house) and if I could bring a color (at least 5 colors). So I took out a couple of them when I remembered my Nubar was still in a sleep over bag from when I brought it to another friend's house, and when I reach up to get it on a shelf in my bathroom ....
SALLY HANSEN MIDNIGHT IN NY DROPPED AND COMPLETELY EXPLODED.
All over my white skinnies. And my bathroom is white. Woopteedoo.

These were my favorite pants ever. Like, legitimately. Amazing pants.
I ended up getting a new pair of the same pants, and I found out they came in blue too.  Dramatic suspense. Would you like to know the name of the best pants ever?
Are you suspensed?
And, more importantly, is that a word?
Are you wondering why I'm posting from school?
Do you even care?
If you don't care, why are you even here?
Are you tired of me asking questions?
Do they reveal an internal conflict?
Genetic Denim Shane Cigarette in pale?
Did you mistake the question above for a question?

I forgot where I'm going with this...but yeah. Those are the pants. They're a little stretch so they can be really skinny and not uncomfortable but they don't verge into jegging territory. The wrong cut of white jeans can make you look really fat, so don't just go by what I'm saying. Go somewhere with a lot of different brands (they don't need to be expensive or well known, jeans are jeans so go for the best cut) and try some on. It could take 50 different pairs to find your perfect pants. 

Oh, and yes, white jeans are in. But keep them skinny to avoid looking like an old person too mature. And you can wear them in any season, as Eric Daman illustrates in his book, which you may or may not have.

Some recipes for white jeans outfits:
White Jeans + boatneck tee + leather sandals = chill weekend chic
White Jeans + trendy top + loafers = nighttime ready
White Jeans + chunky sweater = chilly cute

White Jeans + a neon bikini top + high black boots + silk scarf = go back inside and change you moron

<3

Backpacks

The backpack. I mean, sure, it's great for your back and stuff I guess and it fits all your stuff, but it's...uhh.....yeah. It makes me look like a hunchback, and how Quasimodo ever managed to nail Esmeralda I have no idea. So today, we're going to explore what happens when the backpack's dad's more attractive brother marries a supermodel: and the tote is born!

Why does one want a backpack?
Well, there are many reasons why a backpack is the obvious choice for preppies-in-training. For one, they're humongous. I need a laptop for school, and a backpack easily holds that plus all of my binders. People like to write all over their backpacks because they're not ever going to use them for anything else. And, the worst excuse of them all, everyone else has them.
These are not excuses my preps.
You know, there was this thing, called evolution? And people have, you know, two arms? You wear the tote on one arm and (if applicable) carry the laptop in the other. This is not as hard as it seems. Oh, and when do you need ALL of your binders? Really?? Another thing I'm not sure you're aware of (I mean, if you forgot people had two arms...): school likes to provide you with lockers. I keep everything in there except for what I need that night for homework and - ta da! The extra room is no longer necessary. Plus you put a lot less weight on your back/shoulders.

I mean, ok, if you really MUST take EVERYTHING, plus books (my brother's school makes them carry everything back and forth but mine doesn't), a backpack may be justifiable. I'll forgive you. But, for those skeptics out there, it really is just as easy to carry a tote and fit everything. My suggestions:

Lesportsac: because they have cute, colorful patterns and a good amount of pockets. Some of them even have a laptop case.
 
A leather hobo: with big bags being so in these days, it's easy to find one big enough to fit your school stuff. Easily takes you from school to the mall.

 

Longchamp: classic and the perfect size. This will last you for years.
 

And, if you feel absolutely naked without a bag on your back, I'm still completely lusting for one from Vanport Outfitters. Maybe as a graduation present?

 

The best part about these "backpacks" is that, unlike a bridesmaid dress, you actually WILL wear these again! I hope I pleaded my argument well; I am a member of the debate team, after all. But, if you're still not convinced, you better save me a space on your Jansport. XO

Tuesmon (?) News

I have so so so much to tell you. And it's Tuesday. But I thought it was Monday. So now I'm all mixed up again. Ok. So, here it goes.
We went to Ocean Reef (a club in Key Largo) for the weekend with my cousins, and it's a prep's dream. Seriously. Like, they wouldn't even let me into the dining room in the hotel for breakfast wearing my denim shorts, so I got an opportunity to wear my Parker dress. Which I was quite happy about actually.
Around the hotel there is a beach club and a little town, where everyone drives golf carts. Although the state of Florida does not legally approve me qualified to drive a car, they say nothing whatsoever about golf carts.



...which is why this happens. Honestly! It wasn't nailed down! It was loose anyway! And, it was my first time parking. MUCH worse could've happened...

But, forserious, in the little town there was a Vineyard Vines store, where I picked up these items...
True Prep, because...well...yeah. Super hilarious reference guide, except it does bash Gossip Girl, which I am SO not happy about.




me ---> :O

And, this tie. Because who couldn't use another adorable tie? I'll tell you who: my brother. Which is why I stole this from him. Heehee...LOOK! TURTLES!





And now, on a completely unrelated-to-preppiness note, my friend RS just got back from India and got me some *gorgeous* stuff. And she said it was super inexpensive. I should go to India. RS says im not cultured enough. I think I'm cultured plenty. I mean, I took Global Citizen. Duhh.
Anyway, here's what I got. Before she left, she wrapped string around all of my friends' fists so that she could get perfect-fitting bangles for everyone. Mine are red with gold (how Indian!). Bangles are traditionally made of glass, but ours are made of metal. I think it's safer that way anyway.



Plus, as a belated birthday present (September 23 - just in case you want to buy me a birthday present, too just to let you know) she got me these fab shoes. They're definetly set to become one of my go-to alternates. They only have leather soles, so whenever I wear them I slip all around the science room. Oh, also, there's no right and left - you just put whichever one you want on whichever foot. It's a little uncomfortable at first but they kind of fit to your feet after a while.



Lastly, speaking of belated birthday presents, my GOSH holographic finally arrived from London! It's too gorgeous for words - literally looks exactly like the swatches. I didn't use base or top coat because I heard it causes faster chipping, and the manicurist looked at me like I was psycho.



Oh, this polish. If I could marry it, I would. And we could have little mini rainbow children together...

Just kidding!

You all know my heart belongs to Chuck Bass ;)
xo

Outfit of the Day

So today, instead of doing homework which I should've been doing, I decided to go through my closet and see what outfit would aspire. And, what do you know! I found one that worked!

This picture shows the eyelet print on the jacket

I'm wearing a short sleeve leather eyelet jacket buttoned to the top so it acts as a shirt and my new theory gray pleated skirt. My grandma gave me the jacket a while ago and I completely forgot it was in my closet until today. Yes, I am wearing a white cropped leather jacket as a shirt. Why not? Go for it! If I hadn't been experimenting in my closet with what I already had, I would've never put together across this outfit!
Lesson: when experimenting with what you already have to find new combinations, put together what you wouldn't normally think goes. While you might put together 9 disgusting clashing messes, you could find 1 that you love.