lack of internet sucks :/

So sorry about the prolonged absence!
My computer has been stubborn lately, and WILL NOT access the internet.
I'm on my dad's now, and none of my blogging stuff is on it :/

Hopefully it'll be up and running in the next few days though, according to my dad :)

$100 shopbop giveaway! just tell me about your love for marc jacobs bags :)

WOOOOOOOO GIVEAWAY! excitingness.





Ever heard of Marc Jacobs? Of course you have. Shopbop has given me the privilege of giving away a $100 Shopbop.com instant gift card to one lucky commenter who tells me which of the Marc Jacobs bags from Shopbop.com is her favorite, and why.

[[History of Marc Jacobs Bags]]
Marc Jacobs has received numerous honors in the fashion world. In 1987, Jacobs was awarded "The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent," making him the youngest designer to ever receive this distinction. His diverse, fashion-forward vision currently ranges from menswear to, of course, bags. Marc Jacob bags are unusual works of art, both stylish and functional, ranging from tiny clutches to totes. Even the more traditional designs are stand outs as they're recognizably well-crafted and constructed from fine materials.



Just tell us which of the Marc Jacobs bags is your favorite, and what you would wear with it.
The most inspiring comment will win, so show off your style! How will you make your comment stand out from the crowd as much as Marc Jacobs bags do?


COMMENT TO WIN! :)

edit* let me make clear that the prize of this contest is not a Marc Jacobs bag -- it's a $100 Shopbop giftcard to use any way that you please. You simply must discuss your favorite MJ bag in order to win the contest :)

oh how i love senior year

[outfit from a while ago, when it was still warm out]

i'm quite sorry for my unexplained super-long absence;
you guys probably think i died or something.

i promise, i didn't :)
i've officially finished applying to one of my schools, which is exciting. senior year is quite stressful, and seeing an "application submitted" screen is just so gratifying!

I got two awards from Nicola a while ago and never posted them! Thank you millions, I appreciate them so so so much.




with the smile award, the awards rules are:
1. You have to put a song that makes you happy :)
2. You can tag as many people as you want, there is no limit :)
3. Say at least one thing about each blog you tag, that will make them smile, something nice about their blog that makes you smile when you read it! :)
ok..

1. A song that makes me happy would be "Whenever, Wherever" by Shakira. I'm not even that big of a Shakira fan, but that song makes me want to dance every time I hear it!

2. I'm tagging the following bloggers(you get both awards!)
--*ela: you have an impeccable taste in fashion, and your stories are so fun (and often funny) to read!
--*jennifer: your blog is fascinating to read because you make it so very personal. i love reading about your [fabulous] life :)
--*nadine: you're so perfectly fashionable, and your outfits are so creative! your blog is bright and happy and it generally makes me smile.

HALLOWEEN!

YESTERDAY WAS HALLOWEEN!

It's a family tradition for my dad to take my siblings and me trick-or-treating, and it was my last year! A few friends came with us this year.

The costumes took FOREVERRRR (I'm the Almond Joy) but it was totally worth it, as I think they came out great!




Then we counted our candy in the basement and traded it and stuff. (Notice my OCD-ness)



how were all of your halloweens? did you go to any parties, or watch any scary movies?

karl lagerfield shirt!

(please ignore my lack of shoes !)

I made a tumblrrrrr (follow me if you have one!) : click :)
I'm still going to keep this blog of course, since I love you guys way too much to just leave. I mean, "tumbling" is awesome but real blogging is still the way to be ;)

i wish i could sing

yes i happen to like the color mustard yellow.


um. PS:


Who here loves GLEE as much as I do?! (FOX Wednesdays at 9, for those of you who haven't heard about it!)

a honeycrisp a day

Before Sunday, I was a honeycrisp virgin.

Sunday changed my life.

Yes, they really are as amazing as everyone says they are. And my goodness, they're HUGE!



You guys HAVE to try these. I think they're my new favorite food.
Too bad my local orchard only has them one week a year! :(

I got a fabulous award from Ruxandra!

This is one of my favorite awards I've ever received! It's so artsy and awesome. Here are my ten facts that I'm supposed to list:
1) I don't text all that often, at least for a teenage girl. I certainly could live without my phone.
2) I love volunteering, but for some reason I don't do it as much as I should. I guess I just don't make time.
3) I never ever eat fried food of any sort (french fries, fried chicken, etc), mostly because my mom just never makes it.
4) My iPod only has about 900 songs on it.
5) I absolutely love the song "We Are The World" because it was the first time I was introduced to Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper, two artists I now love.
6) I miss the days of polaroids. I still have my camera -- but no film is sold anymore :(
7) I love politics, but I try not to talk about it with most people because I've found that conflicting opinions often get in the way of great friendships.
8) I rarely go to the movie theater. Three times in a good year.
9) I've always wanted a summer job, but every year I procrastinate applying...until it's too late.
10) I'm a little scared to grow up, but at the same time I'm so unbelievably excited. It's going to be an exhilarating ride ;)

I'll pass this award on to diary of a young designer and thepelicanandme!

polo / college

I snapped this quickly before going to Polo, a charity event that my mom chairs. It's basically a big polo match (yes, the guys on horses) with lots of food and fancy people. It's tradition to wear hats and dresses to polo matches, so here I am. My face looked ugly so I blacked it out.

I'm a senior in high school this year, and college applications are consuming my life! I have twelve schools I'm planning to apply to, and I can't seem to narrow it down! I have a question for all of you:
Do you attend college? If so, where? How many schools did you apply to?
If you're in high school like me, where are you considering?
Answer in the comments :)

quirks

I'm finally getting around to posting the lovely blog award that Sara gave me. Thanks so much!


And yesterday I got an amazing award from Ela! I feel so loved, guys. Thanks :)


I'm supposed to list 7 things about myself. I've done enough of these tags that you guys already know a lot of my quirks, but have no fear--I have more than enough quirks to list seven more!
1) My favorite foods are very random: turkey, applesauce, rice cakes, omelets, and oatmeal. I'd take any one of those over a home-cooked meal.
2) I have a fear that when I'm old my shins will be really leathery and spotty (like a lot of older womens'), so I constantly apply moisturizer.
3) I hate running with every fiber of my being. Seriously, it's the most miserable activity known to man.
4) I still don't know what I want to do with my life.
5) The only thing I do know is after college I'm going straight into the Peace Corps.
6) I love broccoli and carrots, but I despise cauliflower and asparagus.
7) I don't have a distinctive taste in music; I like tons of artists in different genres thanks to my friends (all with extremely varied tastes) who give me mix tapes. :)

I'll pass both awards on to the following amazing blogs:
Inside the Cabinet of Wonder
Leather, Lace and Studs
magical whisper
little boat
HiFashion
Diamondcanopy
I know, right?

the first day is adam day

Yesterday was my first day of senior year, and I felt like Adam deserved to dominate my first day of school outfit. You know, since I LOVE HIM and all.


I even Adamized my binder: (the picture turned out even more pixely than usual)

Except I might take him off my binder because I'm sick of answering tons of questions from people who don't really watch the show or know about him.

"Who's that guy on your binder?"
"Adam Lambert."
"Who's that?"
"The most amazing singer ever."
"Oh."
-_-

PS: I MET ADAM OMG.
I went to the American Idol Concert last Saturday, and I unfortunately never got around to posting about it! Thus I'm combining it with my first day of school post, since it's so perfectly related :)

So sit back, ladies and gentlemen, and enjoy a short photo journal of my concert experience. (and yes, in the second to last picture it's MY NOSE in the same picture as Adam.)










WE HAD A CONVERSATION, ADAM AND ME!
He was going through really really fast just signing autographs, so I decided to actually say something besides "OMG I LOVE YOU" like the other screaming girls, haha.

Me: "Can I have a hug?" *puppy dog eyes*
Him: "Aw, will this work?" *touches my arm*
Me: [speechless] "uhh yes! thanks!" *starstruck*
Him: "Here's another one. That's your hug" *amazing signature Adam smile and wink*

I was on a complete natural high for the next four days. I love him.

flannel in august

I got my wisdom teeth out last week! Weirdly enough, I've had pretty much zero problems at all. My face is not swollen, I can still talk perfectly normally and I haven't taken any pain medicine. I even babysat the day afterward. Life is relatively good :)

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Thanks for all your mixtape advice! I've got my tracks pretty much picked out, now it's all about ordering them for a smooth musical experience :)