Daily Ensemble: day and night

Last night I went to dinner, saw a movie and generally had a relaxed evening. The beginning of the semester is such a nice time, peaceful, no work... WRONG. The evenings are free of work but the days are full of begging and pleading to get into the best classes and general disappointment.


Wearing: iro shirt, uo black jeggings, shoes from akira chicago
I love these boots, though comfortable is not a word I would use to describe them. I've been seeing buckle boots like this all over the internet but was suspect about the quality level of some of the cheaper options. I am pleased to say these rang in at just $39 and are cute as can be.

For a day of groveling to teachers I wanted to look at least a little professional, in the hopes that wearing something other than jeans or sweatpants might set me apart.

Wearing: jcrew cardigan, old navy shirt, american apparel skirt, assets tights, marais shoes

While home my sister and I went on a shopping spree. She needed a new wardrobe and I am the official style consultant of my family. A whole day, some amazing food and zero tears later we had both achieved our goals. One of my finds was this jcrew cardigan. I found myself attracted to all manner of shiny pretty things so my look for winter seems to be veering towards SPARKLY.

Broken Embraces

I just got back from seeing the new Pedro Almodovar film. Yes, I realize I'm a little late to the party. No, that didn't make it any less amazing. Some critics thought that this wasn't his best movie, and I agree, with reservations. Broken Embraces is not as intense as some of Almodovar's other movies, but it is still a beautiful and moving story. I especially loved the costumes, from 90's power suits to several Audrey Hepburn inspired outfits.

I couldn't find a picture of Penelope Cruz standing up in this suit so this one, of her laying on the ground, will have to do.


The cinematography was gorgeous.


An Audrey moment.

Good Sentiment

The perfect rug for my college dorm room (sent to me by my extremely fashionable brother)


Via moosemother.com also available at CB2

A Really Good Idea!

I'm am on a self imposed shopping ban after break, but I couldn't resist posting this for all those who didn't go a little crazy over the holidays.

LnA's Tank Legging Bodysuit is a combination of their super soft leggings and a tank top (I saw a couple versions with t-shirts as well). It is normally $148 (!) but is now on sale on Freepeople.com for $49.95



I would highly recommend wearing a skirt or shorts over this, as it looks like there is some serious camel-toe potential. On Free people they show it with cute jean shorts.

Collage

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These are some of my pictures from Cuba, mostly Havana. I used really easy (and free) website photvisi to make the collage.

Back to School!

I'm back in New Haven after an exhausting day of traveling. I'm listening to Phoenix as I unpack and get ready for the week ahead.

Here at Yale we have an amazing thing called Shopping Week. We get a chance to look at as many classes as we like and talk to the professors, see syllabi and check reading lists before we have to commit to anything. I love this time because it gives me a chance to really think about what I want my schedule to look like each semester.

Some classes I am considering:

The Historical Romance Novel
Reformation Europe, 1450-1650
Society and the Supernatural in Early Modern Europe
The Historical Imagination in Early Modern England
Music in European Thought: Three Moments in the Modern Era
Witchcraft and Witch-hunting in Early Modern Europe and America

So many to choose from!

Cuba, cars, and I don't have another c word

I have a lot of pictures from Cuba. I am in a grand total of one of them. Here it is:


Wearing: tory burch sunglasses, anthropologie jean shirt, zara dress, chanel flats, carrying YSL besace bag

It wasn't hot in Havana, though our days in the country were pretty balmy. And it a very casual country so I felt a little overdressed everywhere I went. I'm used to it.

The rest of my pictures are of cars. Because I was completely mesmerized by the cars. I'm still trying to figure out how best to show them to you, because posting 30+ pictures seems a little excessive. Does anyone have any suggestions?

My experience in Cuba was something I will remember forever. But it is hard to describe. Looking back, we did very little because honestly there isn't much to do sightseeing wise. There is very little commerce, so shopping was out. Mostly we just wandered and took in the immense decay all around. The buildings are so beautiful. I tried to capture some of the detail but it was hard with my little point and shoot. The buildings are also falling down, because almost nothing has been built since 1959. It's like walking into a time capsule, though a very poorly preserved one.

I did manage to find a few little trinkets, including some antique embroidery needles and vintage jewelry which I will be giving as gifts. I'll try and photograph them soon. But for right now I'm trying to enjoy my last days of freedom before the new semester and spend as much time as possible with my sister, dad, and friends. Posting may be sporadic, but I'll try I swear!