Summer Update!

Hello! I have been HORRIBLE about blogging lately! My apologies! But just a little summer update--I'm living in Dallas, interning for an event planning company, Todd Events, and I am absolutely LOVING it! I quickly learned Todds caters to the more upscale clientele, which I find very entertaining! The elaborate parties and weddings I have gone to or helped with have been the most over the top, awesome, most creative/fun/exciting parties I have ever been to! I'm def. liking this field of work, which is a huge relief. At first I was unfamiliar with the territory, and wished I was back in my comfortable world of journalism, but as it is with most new things, I eventually got the hang out things and found my niche.

I work at Todds three days a week, so on my days off from the internship I work at Juicy! It has been fun so far, and the discount doesn't hurt either! Everyone I work with is very girly and bubbly so we all get along great!

I'm usually exhausted from work (hence my lack of blogging) but I will try to keep this updated as much as I can! My internship is rotational (I rotate between the corporate side to weddings to the floral department to the production side) and I am in corporate the next 3 weeks, which I am very excited about! Hopefully I will have some good stories to share!

Fun and Funky Finds

FredFlare.com  is an awesome Web site that sells everything from a desktop ping pong kit to a lacey party dress. Fred Flare has fun yet inexpensive items that brighten my day and many times have me wondering who in the heck would buy some of the items (pickle-shaped bandages anyone?!) I have found so many unique accessories for $2-$3! Check it out for great gift ideas!

The Perfect Purse

I have been searching for countless hours for the perfect purse. I have Googled every possible combination of words in hopes of finding this coveted item. I am looking for the black Marc by Marc Jacobs shoulder bag that would perfectly accent my evening attire. It drapes casually across one's chest, so my forgetful self would not leave it at the bar. It is just big enough to hold the essentials- phone, camera, credit card and lip gloss, but not too big to get in the way of my rocking dance moves. Several Marc shoppers have told me similar stories of exploring the Web for a specific bag, only to come out empty handed. Why does Mr. Jacobs make it so hard for us?! If anyone can lend me a helpful hint as to where I can find this popular bag, let me know! 

Liquid Leggings...Love or Loathe?

These pleather leggings seem to be popping up everywhere this season. I still don't know quite what to think about this bold fashion statement. At first glance I was reminded of Sandy in the closing scene of Grease. And now I think they are a bit tacky. What are your thoughts on this trend? Would you wear them?

Spotted: GG takes US

Like most college girls, I am OBSESSED with Gossip Girl. I watch every Monday, anticipating the new outfits Serena, Blair and lately, even little J will be wearing. Recently, these trends have been showing up in stores, allowing shoppers to channel their inner Upper East sider. Everywhere from Bendels to Forver 21 has a Gossip Girl inspired collection. One of my favs are brightly colored tights paired with a contrasting shoe. I can picture J sitting on the steps of Constance, rocking neon purple tights with funky yellow stilettos. At Forever 21 they have double breasted business jackets I have appropriately dubbed "Serena jackets." I would mesh right in the halls of their elite private school with my white piped navy blazer, accented by gold buttons and a gold crest, of course. And O-M-F-G what about Blair's headbands? Everyone from the preppy schoolgirl to the hair-braided hippy can pull off this trend. 

You know you love me XOXO,

Gossip Girl

Sassy Shoes

One trend I have noticed this season is the fun eclectic shoes. Celebrities, runway models and college students have been sporting everything from fringe boots to strappy heels. A new trend on the red carpet is celebrities pairing couture dresses with elaborate shoes. Victoria Beckham always seems to style ferocious sky-high heels. She can pull off anything from spiked stilettos to thigh-high boots.