Current Obsessions: Summer/ Early Fall 2013

So long summer, fall has arrived. I'm absolutely sick of reading post about fall and all things pumpkin. I'm ready to skip all this #ilovefall nonsense. Besides I thrive on 70 degree days and lots of sunshine; I daydream about living somewhere tropical. One day, that's all I keep on saying to myself...

I had to deal with intense heat and summer, and had to find new ways to try to keep cool. Self-Indulgent is one way to describe my habits. I'm also a creature of habit. I shop at same store over and over again, and even still go to the same Starbucks or local tea shop. I gathered some the things that I'm still in love with this Fall.

+ Accessories.
Most recent purchase from Target. I couldn't control my wallet when I saw this 3.1 Philip Lim x Target bag. also love the industrial inspired earring.


Neon Prints/ Sparkles/ Studs ♥

Food + Drink
Strawberry Wedding Cake from Wheatfields


Bubble Tea vs Coffee Frappachino, I'm divided between which is my favorite summer time drink.

Louder Than Ever

Sometimes I forget I have a blog.  I know many bloggers always have an excuse for lack of updates.  I come back home after a long day, all I want to do is drink some wine and not worrying about catching up on this blog. It felt so wonderful to step away from my laptop. So what can one girl do while avoiding the inevitable. Is it wrong to admit that I spend way too much time on tumblr? Should I stop accepting invites to eat sushi or grab a drink with my friends? Not happening! I know I need to find a way to balance social media and my priorities.

Anyways... Here's a few snapshots during the last month.
1. Checking out some new art galleries. Most have free wine and I get to pretend I know what I'm talking about. But I love this piece I found at a Starbucks.


2. Sushi Dinner Dates, if only I could get a second date...



3. Late Nights... Give me a bottle of Framboise or hard cider. Sitting in a cozy place with little tea lights. Running in high heels to catch up with my friends. Finding a late nigh bite to relax after a few drinks.


Lastly, I'm starting figure out what I love to write about. I'm considering doing a series of about me articles or even writing a few opinion pieces.

Were You Followed

Just last week, I finally saw Moonrise Kingdom. I could go on forever about how much I adore Wes Anderson. I think it goes back a few years, since I first saw The Royal's Tenenbaums. The whole movie I felt torn between the romance of Suzy Bishop and Sam Shakusky. I won't spoil the movie but it's an absolute must see this summer.

Also this whole week I wish I could be 12 again. Le Sigh, Suzy wardrobe was so utterly perfect. She wore the most beautiful shade of pink and others pastels. Right now I'm feeling so inspired to put my own twist. I imagine myself, just wandering the woods , finding the perfect spot and building a wonderland retreat from the city.  I might be tempted  to runaway for a few days.

moonrise kingdom by razzledazzleme featuring a collared dress

Carven collared dress, $400 / Wolford lace stocking / Jeffrey Campbell platform wedge / Brooks Brothers straw bag / NARS Cosmetics glitter eye makeup

Or I might go this movie again. One of my friends is dying to see after hearing my raves!

Monday Morning

Sigh, why did spring break have to end? I'm just even more anxious for the end of semester. Don't you feel like, just passing right through all the boring stuff and straight to summer. I will always love summer. Below are just a few things I'm in love with, most are classic but a few current trends. Always finding more inspiration for this season via tumblr! 

 

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Being Thankful

The year is almost done and it's going to be such an excited time. I have so many plans for 2012. But right now, I've been reflecting on all that has happen this year.

Things I'm Thankful...

1. . Family. This whole week my brother from the Marine Corps is visiting before setting sail across the Pacific. I wish my brother best. He's so warm and kind. I hope he comes home safe.

2. Black Friday sales. It's time to suck it up and try to find the best deals around the city. Most stores are crazy, but I'm really love going to small locally own stores. Support Local Saturday this weekend while visiting the family. Besides, I go to the mall and want to leave after one hour. Too many crazies!

3. Holidays. I'm such a sucker for the winter festival's in my hometown. The downtown area is all lit up all night long. It looks so magical. I must take pictures this year. Also I enjoy Starbuck's holiday treats. I wish I could treat more

4.Recently received an honors award from the university. It was such a lovely evening with my peers. I was so excited to received it after working so hard all year.

I'm thankful to be able to express myself. Also for all the thoughtful and clever comments. I  Love all my readers! Thank you all so much!

Have a spectacular Thanksgiving.

How To Survive A 120 Heat Index

I'm not the type to complain about summer. In fact, I really need to moved somewhere that doesn't suffer from a frigid, icy winter. But holy shit, I'm fucking melting. Listen up kids, I can't control this weather but I don't want pass out from heat exhaustion. I guess this heat isn't going away soon, so I want to get creative and have fun. Besides, I only have a little over until I go back to college. But since none of my friends seem to be in town. I have to entertain myself all day on tumblr.

I have no idea why but I'm so into this look I adore this top. I wish I could find a store that sold it. 

 photo from tumblr. not original source.

Current Obsessions

I've already had such a shitty week. I had two tests and a presentation  on Monday and I worked all day today. The joy of my day was grabbing a frappucino after work. Those lovely cups of strawberry creamy goodness never seem so yummy as today. In case, you just started reading my blog, I have a huge obsession with Starbucks.  So naturally, I wanted to post about what's been my latest obsessions.


All we do in French is watch movies; most are set in Paris. I've been to Paris but dear god, I really would want to be there during fashion week. All the outfits and shows I've seen are so beautiful. Oh, Paris je t'aime.

I've fallen once again for pink and corals. I think it's because now I'm getting more into colors and I'm just sick of all neutrals in my closet. 

Beige, gray and tan are so becoming my colors this fall. I'm trying to avoid black but I've broken that promise. 

This look from Betsey Johnson has been on my mind since I saw it a few weeks ago. I need that necklace. I know it's tacky but I adore tacky things. 

YSL ring, please be mine? I promise to take it off only at night. I only have few and they are silver. But this is the perfect ring that I've been wanting for such a long time.  

Sorry for the lack of links. Most of these are from my tumblr. 


Also I'm so flattered by the amount of new readers and comments. Thanks for reading this.    ♥

Omaha= Fashion?

I know I've complain numerous times about the lack of appreciation for fashion in Omaha. Let's face it typically would not think anything special about some girl blogging on and on about shoes would not be stuck living in a small city. But this week Omaha, held is third year of Omaha Fashion Week. I find extremely fascinating because finally more people are less interested in bootcut jeans and hooded sweatshirts. 


I seriously did not know much about the designers until recently. I know many of them are my peers and that most will not read my words but I hope the blogging community can see that Omaha does have a presence in fashion.


But sadly I didn't go to the runway show, because I had plans to attend a wedding. I knew months in advance I wouldn't be going. 




Disclaimer- I do not own any of the following images. They were all found off Metro Magazine. 




But here's is my review of a few local designers. I'm sorry if this comes off as catty but I'm just being honest. Also sorry for the length of the post but I still hope you enjoy all the pictures and commentary.