Inspiration of the day:
The feeling of December is coming. This inspires me to whip out my red and white clothing, pile on the sweaters, sing holiday songs, and drink mug after mug of tea and hot chocolate. Does it feel like I'm thinking about the holidays too soon? Maybe. Do I care? NO! I love the holidays, and I wish they would last all year long. (Well, not really, because then they'd be no fun.) The day after Christmas, I'm almost as sad as a little kid who has to leave Disneyland before he gets to go on Dumbo. I may even be as sad as that little boy. But back to the point, there's no shame in busting out your holiday gear. Wear your Santa hat around. Tie those red and green striped tubed socks into an ensemble. Or, if those options are a little bit too bold for you, put in those silver jingle bell earrings, and you'll still look incredibly festive. Wait. I'm getting ahead of myself. Thanksgiving hasn't even happened yet! If you have to wait until December to officially start decking the halls, than wear that fall-colored sweater in your closet, or look up some new, fun recipes to make the big meal special. Better yet, make a paper mache turkey! (Doesn't that sounds fun?)
Anyway, my point is, don't be ashamed to dress up for the season, embrace it!
Excitement of the day:
I have a snake as a roommate, starting today. His name is Jeffrey (according to me), he's a baby boa constrictor, and he's very cute. My mom's always wanted a snake, so I guess today seemed like a good day to buy one. Hopefully the snake respects my boundaries! (Meaning I don't want to wake up with a snake wrapped around my chest.)
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
"Red is the New Purple"
Inspiration of the day:
The new red tights I bought, plus the 10th anniversary issue of Lucky Magazine. I was at Target today searching for some new tights to spice up my winter wardrobe, and I faced a predicament. Red tights or pink tights? I had read (in the new Lucky mag, of course) that red was a great color to enhance the monotone colors so prominent in winter fashion, and my mom even said that "red is the new purple," so red seemed like a good option. But then, I looked at the pink again, and my mom advised that I "shouldn't ignore my signature color," quoted Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) from Legally Blonde. This almost convinced me to buy the pink ones, when I noticed that they were "legging style," and only went to the ankle. So, I ended up buying the bold red tights. I can't wait to wear them!
As for this month's issue of Lucky Magazine, it was one of the best in a long time. It didn't appear to have that much information in it, but after opening and skimming it from cover to cover, I realized that this issue seemed to have more actual content than advertisement. Shocking! The amount of information in this issue is stunning. With pages full of useful tips on shopping for the holidays, finding the best spa products, and buying the items that will completely revamp your winter wardrobe, this issue will have you itching to take out your credit card and go on a little shopping trip. Also, in the editor's note, we find out that Lucky has a new editor! So far, it looks like Brandon Holly is doing justice to this prestigious position that used to belong to Kim France. Only time will tell!
Excitement of the day:
The ending of daylight savings time means the beginning of the holiday season, at least according to me. This is my FAVORITE time of year, and I already can't wait for all of the fun, seasonal activities that await me!
The new red tights I bought, plus the 10th anniversary issue of Lucky Magazine. I was at Target today searching for some new tights to spice up my winter wardrobe, and I faced a predicament. Red tights or pink tights? I had read (in the new Lucky mag, of course) that red was a great color to enhance the monotone colors so prominent in winter fashion, and my mom even said that "red is the new purple," so red seemed like a good option. But then, I looked at the pink again, and my mom advised that I "shouldn't ignore my signature color," quoted Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) from Legally Blonde. This almost convinced me to buy the pink ones, when I noticed that they were "legging style," and only went to the ankle. So, I ended up buying the bold red tights. I can't wait to wear them!
As for this month's issue of Lucky Magazine, it was one of the best in a long time. It didn't appear to have that much information in it, but after opening and skimming it from cover to cover, I realized that this issue seemed to have more actual content than advertisement. Shocking! The amount of information in this issue is stunning. With pages full of useful tips on shopping for the holidays, finding the best spa products, and buying the items that will completely revamp your winter wardrobe, this issue will have you itching to take out your credit card and go on a little shopping trip. Also, in the editor's note, we find out that Lucky has a new editor! So far, it looks like Brandon Holly is doing justice to this prestigious position that used to belong to Kim France. Only time will tell!
Excitement of the day:
The ending of daylight savings time means the beginning of the holiday season, at least according to me. This is my FAVORITE time of year, and I already can't wait for all of the fun, seasonal activities that await me!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Busy, busy, BUSY!
Sorry my magnificent amount of followers, I've been so busy lately and haven't been blogging! I do have some inspiration, however.
Inspiration of the day:
This random girl's tights. They were just so cute and went with her outfit! They were black fishnets, but they had flowers going up the sides. I've seen these on other people, but she pulled them off exceptionally well.
Inspiration from the past week(s):
Mando, the should-have-been winner of Project Runway. His collection was FABULOUS, and was definitely better than Gretchen's. Who cares if people like Nina Garcia wouldn't buy clothes from Mando's collection? He's not trying to dress elders. (Sorry that was mean.) Seriously, though, most of the top designers have clothing on the runways that's mostly directed towards younger women with a passion for fashion. The person who wins Project Runway is not going to start a line with old women as their intended buyers. (And if they do, I don't think I can watch it anymore.) Well, I guess this is just another strike against Nina Garcia and Michael Kors for me!
Annoyance of the day:
There are water pipes running down Voltaire st. right now (where my hair salon is), and one of them got broken today somehow. So, water was spewing out of the pipe onto the road, which completely soaked my car when I drove under it. This wasn't the annoying part, though. The annoying part is that all that water was being wasted, and us folks in So Cal (yes, I just said it) don't need any less water.
Inspiration of the day:
This random girl's tights. They were just so cute and went with her outfit! They were black fishnets, but they had flowers going up the sides. I've seen these on other people, but she pulled them off exceptionally well.
Inspiration from the past week(s):
Mando, the should-have-been winner of Project Runway. His collection was FABULOUS, and was definitely better than Gretchen's. Who cares if people like Nina Garcia wouldn't buy clothes from Mando's collection? He's not trying to dress elders. (Sorry that was mean.) Seriously, though, most of the top designers have clothing on the runways that's mostly directed towards younger women with a passion for fashion. The person who wins Project Runway is not going to start a line with old women as their intended buyers. (And if they do, I don't think I can watch it anymore.) Well, I guess this is just another strike against Nina Garcia and Michael Kors for me!
Annoyance of the day:
There are water pipes running down Voltaire st. right now (where my hair salon is), and one of them got broken today somehow. So, water was spewing out of the pipe onto the road, which completely soaked my car when I drove under it. This wasn't the annoying part, though. The annoying part is that all that water was being wasted, and us folks in So Cal (yes, I just said it) don't need any less water.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Brrrr!!!
Inspiration of the day:
The Cold weather!!! When it's dark and gloomy and FREEZING outside, what do you feel like doing? Seriously? I know that all I want to do is slip on a cozy sweater and UGG boots, grab a mug of hot cocoa or tea, and read a book (or watch an awesome movie or episode of Project Runway). These images inspire me to dress for the weather!!! I find that my best style can be accomplished in cold weather, for whatever reason. (Another reason why I'm destined for New York University!!! I can picture the hot pink trench coat now...) I was just looking at American Eagle's website, http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp , and found the cutest sweater. I want to wear it right now!!! The caption on the side of the page just makes me oh so happy: "sweater weather is finally here." Hallelujah! Here's the sweater I want:
So cute, right??? I LOVE WINTER!!!
The Cold weather!!! When it's dark and gloomy and FREEZING outside, what do you feel like doing? Seriously? I know that all I want to do is slip on a cozy sweater and UGG boots, grab a mug of hot cocoa or tea, and read a book (or watch an awesome movie or episode of Project Runway). These images inspire me to dress for the weather!!! I find that my best style can be accomplished in cold weather, for whatever reason. (Another reason why I'm destined for New York University!!! I can picture the hot pink trench coat now...) I was just looking at American Eagle's website, http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp , and found the cutest sweater. I want to wear it right now!!! The caption on the side of the page just makes me oh so happy: "sweater weather is finally here." Hallelujah! Here's the sweater I want:
Monday, October 18, 2010
just a jeans and sweatshirt kind of day!
We all have that feeling. You wake up, hear the rain, feel the chill, and think, "do I really have to put effort into my style today?" In other parts of the country, yes. But, in southern California where rain is somewhat of a rarity, not so much. People just don't dress up during the rain, including me. When I saw my Chicago sweatshirt tonight, I seriously had to convince myself that a shirt was indeed necessary to my ensemble. (But, most likely, the sweatshirt will never come off tomorrow, which kind of makes the shirt unnecessary. But in San Diego you never know about our darn weather!!) So, what I'm really trying to get at here is that there can always be that day when you put no effort into your appearance. My friend Jodi calls these days her "hobo days." What a good way of putting it!!
Inspiration of the day:
Seeing people wear UGG boots at school. As much as I hate admitting it, I love my UGGs. They're kind of my winter staple. However, I never wear them when it's raining.
Thought of the day:
Chocolate is never a rip-off. Especially if it's from SEE'S, has toffee nuggets, and supports Breast Cancer research. Eat that, you cheapskate high school students.
Inspiration of the day:
Seeing people wear UGG boots at school. As much as I hate admitting it, I love my UGGs. They're kind of my winter staple. However, I never wear them when it's raining.
Thought of the day:
Chocolate is never a rip-off. Especially if it's from SEE'S, has toffee nuggets, and supports Breast Cancer research. Eat that, you cheapskate high school students.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
yummy!
Inspiration of the day:
An ugly fall day. Here in San Diego, we don't have many ugly days in ANY season, but I guess 2010 is an exception. How do you find inspiration in such icky, gloomy, chilly weather? It's not as hard as it looks. Gloomy weather inspires me to wear color and be bold, strangely enough. I have this desire to stand out against the clouds or something. Also, San Diego, even in the gloom, is incredibly beautiful. While I was walking 10 miles around Coronado this morning, (training for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day) I stumbled upon a beautiful kaleidoscope. It was on a rather large scale, and overlooked the bay. The swirling, changing colors and shapes within the kaleidoscope made me feel very dreamy, which inspired me. Colors and patterns!!! They sound scary to pull off, especially together, but I'm going to try it out tomorrow.
Disappointment of the day:
Can't find the tights. I wonder if she made them herself?
Advertisement of the day:
I'm doing the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk for the cure this November and need to raise a heck of a lot of money!!! Please help me out with any amount of money you can spare at this web page:
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/SanDiegoEvent2010?px=4876925&pg=personal&fr_id=1469
Why yummy?
I like things that are yummy. Yummy shoes and food to be precise. (And the occasional yummy boy's 6-pack.) Chocolate is yummy. That's why I'm selling it at school tomorrow. :)
An ugly fall day. Here in San Diego, we don't have many ugly days in ANY season, but I guess 2010 is an exception. How do you find inspiration in such icky, gloomy, chilly weather? It's not as hard as it looks. Gloomy weather inspires me to wear color and be bold, strangely enough. I have this desire to stand out against the clouds or something. Also, San Diego, even in the gloom, is incredibly beautiful. While I was walking 10 miles around Coronado this morning, (training for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day) I stumbled upon a beautiful kaleidoscope. It was on a rather large scale, and overlooked the bay. The swirling, changing colors and shapes within the kaleidoscope made me feel very dreamy, which inspired me. Colors and patterns!!! They sound scary to pull off, especially together, but I'm going to try it out tomorrow.
Disappointment of the day:
Can't find the tights. I wonder if she made them herself?
Advertisement of the day:
I'm doing the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk for the cure this November and need to raise a heck of a lot of money!!! Please help me out with any amount of money you can spare at this web page:
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/SanDiegoEvent2010?px=4876925&pg=personal&fr_id=1469
Why yummy?
I like things that are yummy. Yummy shoes and food to be precise. (And the occasional yummy boy's 6-pack.) Chocolate is yummy. That's why I'm selling it at school tomorrow. :)
Saturday, October 16, 2010
These tights are sick!!!
Today, while I was watching Project Runway, I acquired an intense desire for the tights that April was wearing.
Aren't those just crazy cool? She wore them a lot on the show and every time I saw her wearing them I found myself wanting them more.
Aren't those just crazy cool? She wore them a lot on the show and every time I saw her wearing them I found myself wanting them more.
First post, woah baby!
I'm sure no one's reading this first post, but since this is "Style from a Nobody", I guess it makes sense.
Inspiration of the day:
Well, I guess I've had lots of inspiration today. I caught up on Project Runway (best show ever!!) and America's Next Top Model, and those shows always provide me with plenty of inspiration. Plus, I watched some of Legally Blonde, and that movie never fails to inspire me. Elle Woods is just the best role model any girl can have. She's fabulous, smart, and deceiving. Her achievements in the movie really prove that first impressions aren't everything, while they're still very important. To top it off, I read the November issue of Lucky Magazine, which could be my favorite fashion magazine.
All of this inspired me to be more daring, to take risks with my clothing. I'm going to make an effort to mix colors and patterns that I wouldn't normally mix this week.
Thought of the day:
Kick the plastic water bottle habit. Switching from disposable plastic water bottles to reusable ones can save millions of pounds of plastic! Plus, what could look more chic than a cute aluminum bottle on your desk?
Inspiration of the day:
Well, I guess I've had lots of inspiration today. I caught up on Project Runway (best show ever!!) and America's Next Top Model, and those shows always provide me with plenty of inspiration. Plus, I watched some of Legally Blonde, and that movie never fails to inspire me. Elle Woods is just the best role model any girl can have. She's fabulous, smart, and deceiving. Her achievements in the movie really prove that first impressions aren't everything, while they're still very important. To top it off, I read the November issue of Lucky Magazine, which could be my favorite fashion magazine.
All of this inspired me to be more daring, to take risks with my clothing. I'm going to make an effort to mix colors and patterns that I wouldn't normally mix this week.
Thought of the day:
Kick the plastic water bottle habit. Switching from disposable plastic water bottles to reusable ones can save millions of pounds of plastic! Plus, what could look more chic than a cute aluminum bottle on your desk?
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