Uniform

I love wearing black. I'm not sure why, but over the past year I've noticed color slowly fleeing from my closet. Maybe I've become more earnest. Maybe it's because black is flattering. Whatever the case may be, I like being on the dark side.

Once I move to New York I have a feeling black will be making an appearance more than ever (with the exception of awesome faux-fur leopard coats of course.)

Balmain jacket, Elizabeth and James blouse, Alexander Wang bag, Dolce Vita shoes, Leopard coat from Shopnastygal

9 days...

9 days and counting until I'm able to escape to New York for a week. I plan to wake up and start walking in one direction until I need to turn and walk another direction. Hopefully I'll make use of that walking and apply for any and every job available at the surrounding restaurants and shops.

I do however need to keep in mind that it's currently FREEZING in NY so said walking may be limited. We'll see how I can deal I guess.

I have to say, one of the top ten reasons I'm so excited to move to New York is that they have a Topshop there now, which is unexplainably exciting for me. All the items below are from Topshop and I'm really digging the denim oxfords--- a lot.

I'm backkkkkk

I apologize for my blogging hiatus. I really have no excuse for my absence of posts other than that I was probably sleeping.

However, just because I haven't been blogging myself doesn't mean I’m not still wasting away at my computer drinking coffee and perusing fashion sites.

Here are some of my favorites from Elizabeth and James’ shoe collection (Some of them are from last season.) I’m currently attempting to save every penny I earn in order to move to New York, so unfortunately I only get to gape at these beauties. I’ve been staring at the killer sea foam green pumps for quite sometime now.

Christmas Wish List

BDG Below The Knee Ponte Pencil Skirt (In gray, size small)
$48 - urbanoutfitters.com

3.1 Phillip Lim Polka-dot silk-satin bra (A cup)
$85 - net-a-porter.com

Alexander Wang Abbey ankle-strap sandals
$495 - net-a-porter.com

Lace Over The Knee Sock
$14 - urbanoutfitters.com

UrbanOutfitters.com > Silence & Noise Strong Shoulder Dress
$58 - urbanoutfitters.com (size small)

Nom De Plume YaYa Moto Jacket
$58 - urbanoutfitters.com (size medium)

UrbanOutfitters.com > BDG Hi-Rise Cigarette Jean (In black, size 28)
$68 - urbanoutfitters.com

Deena & Ozzy Colorblock Wedge
$88 - urbanoutfitters.com (size 9)

UrbanOutfitters.com > black tap shorts (size medium)
$28 - urbanoutfitters.com

black friday

It's safe to say that shopping is one of my favorite activities, however even I can't bring myself to want to go shopping on Black Friday. This is because I like to refer to Black Friday as "amateur hour”. These are the folks that don't usually frequent malls and only emerge from their outdated caves on this particular day to snag the discounts and get their Christmas shopping done early so they won’t have to leave the cave again until next year.

The reason I loathe shopping next to these people is because they simply aren’t aware of the common courtesies that regular mall-goers should know.

Nothing frustrates me more than rack hogs. Rack hogs are people who just can’t make their minds about a piece of clothing, so instead of grabbing the garment and relocating to a more appropriate decision-making spot, they “hog the rack” and ponder preventing anyone else from browsing said items.

In my opinion, hustling is the golden rule of shopping. It’s safe to say we don’t have all day to leisurely shop. Well, that’s not true because I do live in Scottsdale and the majority of mall-goers do in fact have ALL DAY to spend money, but that’s an irregularity. Hustling is important because you want to cover as many stores as possible and make sure you’ve seen all the items in a timely matter. You never want to miss out on anything.

This is a problem for the “rack hogs” because they also want to see all the items in the store, but they do not understand the hustle part to this strategy.

All in all, I personally do not want to be a shopping companion of the rack hogs who roll themselves out of bed at unreasonable hours on this day just to be the first in line at Macy's in hopes they can snag those 75% off 800-thread-count Calvin Klein sheets. I like to think I’m a loyal shopper and do not necessitate discounted TV’s or UGG boots in order for me to go shopping.

Alexander Wang dress

Maurie & Eve Black Leather Bustier

Mike & Chris Trevor studded leather vest

Stella McCartney lace bra

Thakoon sandals

Alexander Wang Brenda chain bag

Vivenne Westwood Ring

Love will

It's been forever since I've posted a blog. I've had so much going on and nothing at the same time... if that makes sense. So I have really no excuse for my laziness.

I've been trying my hardest to get into the holiday spirit but it's difficult when I work everyday, the temperature is still in the high 80's and the mere fact that my life is so mundane I didn't even realize Thanksgiving was in two days.

I'm happy this year is approaching its end so I can start fresh in 2010 and hopefully make some changes in my life because if I've learned anything this year, it's that love will tear us apart.

Coldam.

All Those Nasty Gals

For whatever reason I've failed to regularly update my blog. Sorry, it's not like I'm busy.

These are some of my favorite looks from Nasty Gal.

I'm kind of hoping it will just be winter already so I can finally sport some fur and blazers.

Guess I just need to get out of AZ sooner than I thought. Have a nice day.