It’s getting colder, so it’s time to break out the sweaters, tights and boots and stay fashion-savvy while staying warm. So, it’s time for my winter fashions post! (Images found by searching Pinterest, of course.)
So, lately, I’ve gotten more into wearing tights, boots, a sweater and a skirt in winter. My new thing with fashion now. I have Lilly ones, J.Crew ones and ones with French phrases. Ce sont mignons.
What to know:
1. Sweaters are a must (think whites, blacks and other neutral colors)
2. Have a designated winter coat to wear when it gets cold! (It can still be cute as long as it’s functional!)
3. Tights are an easy way to convert your spring/summer wardrobe to fit the winter weather. Skirts and dresses look adorable with tights (try patterned ones!), your coat and boots! It’s my staple!
And for a more formal look…
What do you think? How would you bundle up in the winter months without sacrificing your style?
I know it’s a little late, but I’ll be reviewing T.Swift’s new pop-online album. First off, I wanted to say how I was initially concerned that I wouldn’t like the album, but I really do like it. It’s well-written and very catchy. A+ Miss Swift. Can I just say how yesterday at chapter, our president asked who had this album. I proudly raised my hand: it’s that good.
Tracklist for 1989:
Welcome to New York. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!!! And not to mention, it came out the day I found out I was accepted to go to NYC this summer. I call that fate. It’s so catchy and peppy. It’s making so excited to be in the city this summer. And it’s the official NY tourism song, insane right? Yes, “New York has been waiting for me.” Love this song.
Blank Space. Easily one of my favorite songs off the album. It’s pure perfection and I love it! “It’s gonna be forever or worth the pain. I got a blank space baby and I’ll write your name.” I love it. PERECTION in terms of a song.
Style. So peppy and upbeat, it makes me want to dance! 🙂 Ugh, I’m waiting for a dance to it on DWTS!
Out of the Woods. The iTunes preview doesn’t do this song any justice. It’s great. And is it really about HARRY STYLES??? Can someone confirm? As a journalist, I want to know the truth! (Haha, lol.)
All You Had to do Was Stay. Amazing. Love it. So great.
I Wish you Would. LOVE LOVE. Great song. So peppy.
Bad Blood. Oh wow, this is so catchy. More importantly, who is Taylor feuding with??
Wildest Dreams. At first, I didn’t like it. But it’s growing on me as a sweet ballad.
How You Get the Girl. I LOVE THIS SONG. Hands down, one of the best off the album. It’s very dance-y and I love it. It’s even my alarm.
This Love. Not bad, a sweet ballad.
I Know Places. Kinda haunted. (haha, I just realized that pun. Oh wow, that was not intended.) But, really good.
Clean. The one song I’m not crazy about.
No matter my tastes, I think we can all agree that Taylor did a great job on this album, and as Brad Paisley said, “New York’s gain is Nashville’s loss.”
And speaking of music, One Direction just released a new track off their soon-to-be-released album, called “Ready to Run.” I love it because it’s more than their traditional past songs that are very dance-y. It’s a beautiful ballad, and I really like the mature sound. Great job, One Direction, great job. It’s mature, well-written and catchy. I love it. People are comparing it to Steal My Girl: but I don’t see that. (Partly because I wasn’t a fan of the previous single, but Ready to Run: it’s good.)
As it is Halloween aka October 31, I thought I’d talk about/rant on some common themes I’ve noticed.
First, as a college student, “Halloween Weekend” is a thing, basically it’s a regular collage weekend, except everyone is dressed in costumes. I personally believe Halloween should only be celebrated that one day as intended and how I grew up. Plus, I admit how it can be fun to dress up, it’s only for a day. Why not be happy as yourself? Why do you need the extra days of costumes?
Next, another big concern are the costumes. To me, I see college students trying so hard to be a “sexy” version of a famous thing. If you want to go as a sexy person, if you want to, go for it, just don’t mask it as a “sexy version” of some pure, innocent costume. For instance, a sexy version of Minnie Mouse, Supergirl, professionals, an Ebola Nurse, and just about anything else does not go with the innocence and purity of the character. If you want to be sexy, then do it, but don’t call yourself that character. Those two do not meld well.
In fact, here’s a scene from the 2012 season 2 Pretty Little Liars Halloween episode:
Alison: Is the doctor in? Noel Kahn: Actually, I’m a gynecologist.
Alison: Ooh.
Noel: Care to make an appointment? Hot chick, Britney, hot witch, hot Indian chick – And, uh – Mary Queen of Scots.
Hanna: He doesn’t know who that is.
Aria: Does anybody? Spencer: She was born to be queen, but her cousin stole the throne, and then she was accused of treason and her family had her executed.
See? Exhibit A. Guys at least half of the time won’t even get what you are. So, either go full out ala Spencer or keep it simple.
Guess what? So, I had applied for a program with my school for this summer… and I got in!!! Guess where I’ll be?!?!?!
That’s right, NYC. I’ll be taking a class (where we get a backstage tour of the Gershwin!), wandering the city (Hello? I must go see If/Then, finally!) and wait for it: INTERNING. And as a journalism major, I’m hoping for a magazine internship!
We get to explore the city, take class (hands-on exploring) in the fields of Comm (!!), business, and theater/broadway (My inner fangirl is shrieking right now.) We will then be researching one area in the city for a big paper, and it can be ANYthing! And on top of that, interning! Which, I may admit that my Chanukah present from my parents will be the perfect addition to my NYC magazine internship wardrobe. 😉
AHHHHH!!!! I’m SO EXCITED!!
I’ll try to post a weekly (if not daily or every other day– it all depends on my schedule with interning) blog post this summer from my experience.
I’m so excited, I’ve been pinning outfits for my internship:
And COMMENT BELOW if you have any suggestions on places to visit or networking opportunities for internships! (I’ve only made it to the city once.)
As it’s mid-October, I thought it was time for another fashion post. My looks come straight from Pinterest and are some of my fall fashion inspirations.
Epitome of fall.
Classic.
Preppy to a tee.
Love it!
The monogram placement!! My new fave vest look.
Gorge for winter.
So adorable! The chambray, jumper and the necklace. I want.
Preppy. But I adore it nonetheless.
So cute.
Perfect for fall/winter. Gotta love a peplum!
Love love love this one!
Perfect for winter!
Isn’t this top so cute?
For more fall fashion looks, check me out on Pinterest:
So, the new One Direction video for “Steal My Girl” was released today. And I thought I’d provide shot-by-shot commentary of the video using screenshots. Here we go.
We start with the boys exiting a trailer in the middle of the desert, waiting to meet their video director.
Surprise! It’s Danny DeVito!
He assigns the boy banders all a superpower to portray.
Here’s a shot of Niall looking like he has in past videos, hello LWWY moment. You can tell it’s summer.
Now, I’m not entirely sure the plot or the purpose of everything. But, hey, it made me laugh…
Boys on a mountain during sunset.
Louis and Danny made a new friend. He has the best glasses of the three.
Sunset shot. With balloons in the background. Artsy?
Here’s Harry’s big solo moment, very overdressed and he could stand to get a haircut.
How do you explain the scene of Zayn and the sumo wrestlers.
And Liam leads a marching band? With a cast on his wrist. 😦 Can we know what happened?
Louis and his monkey pal are getting closer (holding hands, how does Eleanor feel? lol.)
More balloons on the mountain at sunset!
Who can forget this image of Harry dancing, in the rain, with Danny DeVito. I certainly can’t.
Hi everyone. Sorry I haven’t had much time to devote to this blog recently: a journalist’s job is never done, as I’ve been crazy busy with homework, class projects and everything thing else I’ve overcommitted myself to. (But, I sort of love my life that way.)
I thought I’d just sit in ramble for today’s post. Just talk.
What’s been happening since I last posted?
George Clooney is officially off-the-market and married an amazing high-profile human rights lawyer.
Taylor Swift’s new pop album “1989” will be released any day now. And “Out of the Woods” may be inspired by a Mr. Harry Styles.
Everyone’s been obsessing over “American Horror Story” which stars my camp alum, Emma Roberts.
The Kansas City Royals will officially be playing in World Series. (GO CARDINALS!)
One thing I’ve noticed about the world: is such a huge focus on the superficial sides. And while, I love fashion and celeb gossip, I admit that’s not what matters: family, doing what you love, etc– that’s what matters, not what you wear or how popular you are, it’s how you perceive yourself and who you want to be. No one can belittle who you are or tell you who to be except for yourself. Be brave, be strong, be yourself. Because no one else for stick up for yourself other than you.
I just wish more girls, and people in general, would be able to be 100 percent themselves and not worry about how others perceive them. So, if you want to wear a certain outfit or attain for a certain career: go for it. Chase your dreams. Be a superstar. Be amazing. You are amazing. You don’t need anyone else to tell you that. Your opinion is the only one that matters.
Alright, I’m off to watch Greys, Scandal and the Cardinal game, as well as work on some essays. Thanks for reading. xx
Guys, so I just saw ONE DIRECTION in concert. Well, technically, it was through my computer, but hey, it was a concert and I watched. So, I’m counting it.
Here’s LITTLE THINGS… One of my all time songs by them and can still make me cry.
That’s right. I saw the one-and-only ED SHEERAN, again. This time live in Charlotte, North Carolina; which happened to be the first time Sheeran had been.
First, we had to drive TWO HOURS from campus to see Ed. But, hello? It’s Ed. Worth it.
The first song was “I’m a Mess,” which I was pleasantly surprised he played! But, I loved it nonetheless.
After the song ended, he spoke in his British accent, “Sing along. And if you don’t know the words, make some up.” How great is that? He’s humble and just wants to put on a good show.
He goes into “Lego House” next, which I didn’t record because I saw him perform two years ago at a meet and greet back home. But, anyway, I haven’t heard him play in this big a venue, definitely louder. It was interesting to compare the venues with his setlist and performance vibe.
Next comes “Don’t,” mixed with “Girls Ain’t Loyal” and “No Diggity.” Loved his energy, per usual.
Next is “Drunk,” where he kept playing though the issues with his loop pedal, the only thing on stage with him and his guitar. This was followed up by “Take it Back,” a more rap song that I still enjoyed.
He discusses the distance travelled for all of us to get here. Two hour drive for me! He goes into “One!!”
He thanks his support act, UK’s own Rudimental, who I had never heard of before. And in between EACH song, he kept having to switch guitars because of how hard he plays it. Talk about dedication. Then he sings “Bloodstream,” followed by “Tenerife Sea,” nonetheless lovely. It was beautiful.
He sang “Runaway” next and included a super surprise cover that I won’t spoil, so just watch it! Hashtag, 90’s throwback!
Then, he told us the story of his girlfriend from high school and how they had a little chicken, who accidentally died under their watch. He added, “In memory of the little chicken,” and played “Little Bird.” Another old hit that I still adored.
He then explained how most people relate to “Afire Love” and told us to “resist the urge to yelp” during the song. Awww. Next, was my personal favorite: “Thinking Out Loud!!” (This was where my phone ran out of storage, ugh!)
He then went into “Give Me Love” and the crowd was silent, and that’s just how I like an Ed concert, where I can hear his talented vocals.
At 9:45, he said, “We’ve come to the end.” Sad face from me. He then played “I See Fire.” I loved it when the crowd was silent, so we could hear how AH-MAZING his vocal range truly is. Also, he had said his goal for the night was to have everyone lose their voice. Laughing out loud. Even though, at an Ed concert, it is pretty much inevitable.
Ed literally set his guitar down, waved to the crowd and exited the stage. But, then he was back a minute later for his three-song encore of “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You,” “A Team,” and, of course, “Sing.”
“You Need Me, I Don’t Need You.” Loved it. And I literally could rap his entire song with him. And he beatboxed a little too. He even ad-libbed “since I went mainstream with A Team.” Ahh. Love it. He then took his usual Insta photo of the crowd. Sad face I wasn’t in the photo, again. But, oh well, because I was there, AGAIN. 🙂
“A Team” was a beautiful ballad as per usual. And everyone lit up their iPhone flashlight apps. He finishes the song and it was so pretty.
Finally, it was time for “Sing.” He’s just so energetic and ended the song with just the crowd singing the ah ohs section.
As everyone was leaving, people were singing “Sing” still, per Ed’s request, of course.
Overall, it was a perfect night and perfect example of what a concert should be.
Okay, yes. I’m a One Direction fan. There music is exactly the type I like to listen to.
And guess what, fellow directioners? A new album is coming, November 14 to be exact. And it’s titled “Four.” I have no idea why it’s named that, but I hope it has a symbolic meaning, other than it’s the fourth album, because that’s not clever.
Follow the link below and you can pre-order the album and hear an exclusive track, “Fireproof.” I have no idea where this track came from, certainly not from the 1D we knew from the past three albums. But, it’s good. More mature. Maybe too mature for the 13-year-old fans, but for the college-aged fans like moi, it’s clear we’re the target demo.
quite simply miranda 