I just want to say, this summer class is probably going to kill me.  And if I die, I would really appreciate it if all of you could gather the $900+ to fund these shoes for me. Maybe by then they’ll have a knock off version of these, and I’m ok with that. I would like a closed casket from the knees up (I hate my knees, so my dying wish is that they not be the last thing people see), with the only exposure being my feet…wearing these beauties.  I’d also like Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky” to play as I’m being carried out.  I’m not joking about this.  This is a very grave matter. *Ba dum pshh.*

I have an urge to vent about myself, so prepare yourself for a lengthy read.  Or, come back for a shorter post tomorrow (it’s going to be a deeply compelling post about nail polish).

Second class in on this master’s program and I am seriously questioning myself here.  I’m having horrible flashbacks of undergrad.  I recall feeling trapped and clueless and fearful of the future (as my graduation date got closer, I felt less prepared to be a dietician than when I started the program).  This class I’m taking now is an intense 7 week course.  My eyes nearly bugged out of my head when I saw the amount of reading materials.  Instead of doing two discussion posts a week, six are required.  A paper is due each week and on top of that…this is where it gets good…there is another section “for grad students only.”  We have additional papers, discussion posts, and readings.

Either my classmates are a lot better at faking than I am, or I am once again, in the wrong field.  While they’re getting twitterpaited over “the history of computing in the history of technology,” I’m all like, “What are you wearing?”

Does my head contain any useful brain cells?  Reminds me of what my dietetics professor once said to me, “I look at you and I think, ‘that’s a pretty girl, so put together,’ but then I wonder, ‘is there anything up there?’”  Why, yes.  I’ve been sitting here this whole time considering the health benefits of your odd pairing of converse sneakers and a pink button up.  That, and I was a little, shall we say, passive aggressive toward her.  I would stop by McDonald’s before her class, sit in the front row and haul out a sausage McGriddle and chocolate chip cookies while doodling on the grease-soaked paper sack as she lectured about “balance, variety and moderation.”  It did not go unnoticed.

In my defense, I went to her several times a semester (she was also my advisor) telling her that I was pretty sure dietetics was a bad choice.  She kept promising me that it would get easier and that I needed to stick with it.  And then my last semester happened and she looked at me and said, “Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea.”

On the plus side, keeping a GPA above a 3 point still had to at least show ingenuity on my part (or sympathy from my professors, I’m not sure which).  I may not have known what those H and C squiggles meant in organic chemistry (yes, hydrogen and carbon, but why), but I could memorize what it was supposed to look like for a test by pretending it was a fabric design.  Just think, I could be in a hospital right now, telling sick people what they should or shouldn’t eat by matching complimentary shades of food to their outfit.  Not pursuing dietetics any further saved lives, people.

I keep telling myself that being a librarian will be a good fit—it’s just the journey to get there that’s going to be a little painful.  However, looking at my classmates/future librarians, I am questioning my suitability. They have brains, I have cotton candy.  Why didn’t God make me blonde, chesty and giggly?  I could have used that to my advantage and gotten by on looks.  Or, here’s a better idea, why didn’t He just make me with a brain in the first place?  Okaaay, it’s not God’s fault I’m stupid.  I’m sure my interests and “skills” will have a purpose, someday.  Or, maybe my purpose is to be a test subject for a drug that produces brain cells.

By L.

Guys, it’s summertime again, so it’s time to cover some basics.

Grooming is a necessity. No, it is not femme and it does not make you a pansy. Allow me to explain.

When you put on that pair of you favorite summertime flip flops, you are entering into a legally binding contractual agreement. You are agreeing to the fact that you will maintain your body in a manner in which continuing to wear those flip flops will not be offensive to the judgment of any reasonable person.

In other words, if you’re going to wear flip flops, then you have a social obligation to not allow your heels to look like Death Valley Lake.

Solution: Go to your local grocery store, humble yourself to walk down the cosmetics aisle, and somewhere next to the medical scissors there should be a metal foot rasp. I picked one up for less than two dollars, and it did the trick after two uses. Invest the two dollars.

No matter how tough or how manly you are, your feet should not look like the last time they received moisture was in the Cretaceous Period. That’s not manliness, that’s just being health-negligent.

And if not for you, please, do it for us. No one wants you wearing those flip flops with the fear that a chunk of your dead heel that you’ve been picking at may blow in our direction. If you continue your negligence, I’ll lobby my politicians to write a law prohibiting you to walk within 50 yards of an outdoor cafe; or any establishment that sells food for that matter.

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Andrew Justus
MatterMedia@live.com

мне кажется, этому блогу не помешает постоянства и я постараюсь поработать над этим в ближайшие дни, тк они обещают быть дождливыми и унылыми и мне оч хочется уже наконец-то заняться летним шоппингом и приобрести красочных украшений, джинсовых шорт и прикольных юбок. а на что у вас пал взор в этом сезоне?)

I’m wearing maxi-skirt tiffany’s color, silk top with flowers print, light green suede sandals with stones, leather purse, purple sunglasses, handmade bracelets, key necklace tiffany’s, golden earrings with aquamarine and my usual smile

на мне укороченная спереди макси-юбка всеми любимого цвета а-ля tiffany’s, шелковая майка с цветоным рисунком, замшевые сандали с “камнями” салатового цвета, кожаная сумочка на ремешке, фиолетовые солнечные очки, хэндмейд браслеты, подвеска-ключ tiffany’s, золотые серьги с аквамарином и фирменная улыбка

the cat dress I was dying to wear. unfortunately there is just a homie-picture

платье с кошкой, которое мне так не терпелось одеть! к сожалению, такая домашняя фотография

robot dress night-out with friends

платье с роботами для тусовки с друзьями

robot dress, mint suede flats, Coach purse, handmade bangle, aviator sunglasses and gold earrings with aquamarine.

I had no idea what it was, except that it was definitely yesteryear ─ it harked to a dreamy other-era-loveliness.  As it turned out, it’s a 1954 baby…with wings, gull-wings!

Black, shiny, small, curvy, cute…stylish, I think this baby will give me wiiiiiings!

Addendum:  I don’t necessarily aspire to actually acquiring this sweet, sweet set of wheels ─ just having it in my see-scape is thrilling enough….oh, and it’s also pretty neat that I can now answer the question “What is your dream car?” with a very confident…

“The Mercedes SL300 gull-wing 1954 coupé ─ in black with red interiors” (of course!)

Post-script: I have just spied a white one, and I think I could entertain this version…or maybe I’d just send it Ivania’s way!

What’s your dream wheel-set?

I just want to say a HUGE apology to you for being absent the last 1 1/2 weeks. I’ve had performances, proms, drama productions, and school is wrapping up! So, basically, I apologize if you are upset at me for not posting! I pinky promise that as soon as things setlle down I WILL post. 

Also, I want comments from you guys telling me what you want me to cover! I don’t want to just be spitting things out into a random void – so, comment below what you want me to talk about!

Love you all!

xoxo,

brittanycharis

Via: My Style Pill

I’ve been a Bargain Betty lately and found some amazing deals on items that would make an adorable outfit, so here it is!
My denim jacket is by Exchange Unlimited (size Small) that I bought at the thrift store for $7.99. Which is a little more than I wanted to pay but I had figured when would I find another jacket like this?
My bodysuit I bought from H&M for $9.95 (size 8), it’s a royal blue and cap sleeved, great for summertime!
My circle skirt is from H&M as well (size 6). I bought it for $17.95. It’s made from viscose and polyester. It’s so light and airy for summertime.
My shoes I bought at H&M in January of 2012 for $29.95, but when I went shopping today I saw that the store had redesigned the shoes with darker laces and are back on the market. They are a size 9 but a little big on me still.
I hope you all enjoyed the video and outfit!
Any questions? Leave a comment.

Bare: Nude and bare colours are a big trend this Summer and Autumn, these light hue’s are a perfect season colour for any piece of clothing or accessory especially shoes such as heels and flat pumps and this is because they make your legs look longer, something which many women wish for! So if that sounds like you then grab yourself a pair of nude heels and watch the compliments flow in.

Oriental Infusion: Recently on the catwalk there has been an influx of oriental infused designs and trends sweeping through the fashion world, from china patterns to delicate embroidery and origami cuts, this overall trend is so elegant and colourful it makes a definite favourite for Summer and Autumn.

1920′s: Gatsby has been more than a cinema hit, it has been a worldwide global phenomenon passing the 1920′s style around and capturing the hearts of many. Que the mass of 1920′s flapper dresses, glitzy accessories and an influx of pearls and embroidery!

Geometric: Geometric shapes and cuts are a big trend this year in Summer and Autumn, colourful and bold they make a strong confident statement in pieces of our favourite clothing. Plus they give great shape to all your assets in the best places!

Leather: Leather has been a big trend for a long while now, capturing our attention a couple of months back and still managing to contain our attention leather has been a contagious fashion trend. Leggings, tops and dresses all are some of our favourite pieces which come in leather and one of the best things about the material? It’s figure hugging which means it accentuates your curves and other assets.

Hope you enjoyed!

The instagram page is called CliquePhoebe and please show your love. I’ll maybe even post the occasionally selfie for a laugh. Wouldn’t be a proper instagram without a good old selfie #nofilter would it now?

Who says you cant enjoy a nice chicken taco in a beautiful dress? Today was such a beautiful day so I put on my Chic Boutique dress and headed out for a nice chicken taco. 

xoxo

Princess Simone

Details

Dress: Chic Boutique

Rings: Sparkle Republic 

I love playing with jewelry! It’s an easy way to add to an outfit to make you stand out.  It’s also a way to change up an outfit.   I love coming across beautiful little staple pieces like these. These will be Added to my summer wardrobe collection for sure!

Outfit

Jacket – Vintage

Shirt – Vintage

Vest – H&M

Skirt – Primark

Accessories 

Creepers – Underground Creepers at Urban Outfitters

Earrings – Market

Rings – Primark, New Look, Urban Outfitters & Topshop

Hand Harness – Asda

Bag – everything5pounds.com

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