Oufit: Lace Dress

Monday I wore my new Lace Dress that I got on my shopping spree at Urban on Saturday. I am so proud of myself for having an actual income that I treat myself to the occasional shopping spree (or should i say bi-weekly due to my online shopping addiction!) Anyways here is my outfit and I am happy to now own a lace piece of clothing.

Worn with another Urban piece: gray 3/4 sleeve sweater (to potentially replace my beloved Abercrombie grandpa sweater); and my favorite brown boots, Ralph Lauren riding flat boots!

Hoax at work

So this entry is probably like no other, but I am so mad right now that I have to express my rage somewhere (or everywhere I possibly can). Here is why I am so out of my mind right now:

So today at work this man walks into Ceri and claims to be looking for a present for his 58-year-old mother. He walked around asking for my advice, claiming over and over again how good it was to be a "gay and rich man who can just walk around buying clothes for older women". After choosing an outfit of about $4300 (complete with a clutch, a bracelet, two necklaces, a sweater and a cape) he told me his assistant, who supposedly was at Valentino picking up some other things, would come by and pay for everything with her Visa. The stuff was then meant to be shipped to his mother "Marguerite".

What pisses me off the most is the fact that somebody would take the time to walk into a store, kindly shake hands and introduce himself, pretend to be a buyer, pick an outfit, brag about being rich, insist that I take the tip he was going to give me (since I don't get commission) and then just leave me hanging!

Ah! That feels a little better even though I am still secretly hoping that he might walk in later this week and buy everything (he did say he was going to come visit and even asked when I worked there).

Well then.. off to my regular Monday night activities (work, chilling and Brothers & Sisters)

Happy Sappy Crappy Valentine's Day

For those of you wondering, no I don't mean have a horrible Valentine's Day. My title refers to the three types of Valentine's Day that somebody could have.

First of all I need to mention that I have previously been in the "crappy" category, since I always focus on the fact that i don't have a "loved one" to celebrate V-Day with. However, this year I have decided I need to be over that. V-Day is not only about boyfriend-girlfriend relationships, its also about friendship and other relationships. Love can be given in many ways (however "sappy" that may sound!)

So lets start with the worst possible V-Day that someone can have.

• Crappy: lets say you don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend to spend your V-Day with; instead you decide to buy a box of chocolates,pint of ice-cream and a bottle of wine and sulk in your bed all night (maybe even day) while watching romantic comedies (or dramas if you're really depressed).
• Sappy: This refers to all those who want the whole world to know that they are completely in love with each other. No public display is necessary, but many couples feel like they need to make their love evident to others. Romantic dinners, flower arrangements, boxed chocolates, cliched greeting cards, champagne, etc.
• Happy: for all those single ladies (and guys), not having a couple doesn't mean you can't have a very HAPPY V-Day! Think about it this way: would you not celebrate having friends and loved ones if there were a holiday for that? Well there is. V-Day has been totally misinterpreted by many who think it has to be all about couples love. Well love for a friend or family member is also valid! So enjoy this V-Day by celebrating with your girlfriends (or guyfriends), and bring on the holiday!

Audio Obsession

I recently was introduced to "the United States of Pop 2009" (a song with which I am now utterly obsessed). With that said, I came across DJ Earworm's website (actually looked for it hehe) and have now listened to several of his mixes. Let's just say this guy is very very talented and I would love to see him live (or have him mash up songs at my party!)

If you haven't already, go to his website and explore his work. Believe me its worth the time (and there's free downloads!).

Here are some pictures of him and the video of my current audio obsession.

Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNzrwh2Z2hQ

Website: www.djearworm.com

Gary Go

I am currently obsessed (I am not understating) with the singer-songwriter-producer Gary Go. Heard him for the first time before Mika's concert at the Orpheum Theatre in October, and have since been crazy about his album.

This quirky Brit literally records part of his songs right before your eyes (making your voice a part of his song as well) and then replays the sounds to complete his melodies.

All I can say is that he is WONDERFUL (my favorite song of his) and now his album is available on itunes. Also, you can download "Wonderful" for free this week, so go do that right now! Believe me, you won't regret it.

Collared Shirt

So here's my outfit (worn on Thursday) using the TopShop collared shirt I bought over the summer in one of my favorite places in the world: London!

Unfortunately, the only TopShop store in the US is in NYC (which is really not that far away), and either way the prices don't allow for me to have constant shopping sprees (because believe me when I say that if I could, I definitely would).

Anyways... I wore it with leggings (my ever favorite piece of clothing this winter), my RL boots (also in the favorites) and a new necklace from Gap.

Frilly sweater

So I bought this sweater before Xmas break in Anthropologie (using my 15% birthday discount card!). Anyways I got a lot of compliments on it, and even though its usually not the color I would buy, I love it!

Here's my outfit for the day.

btw apparently I am a lucky charm for the store that I work at (CERI) since we have had better sales (even if just a small difference) the days I work there!!

Hunting Season

Having returned to my Boston home, the hunt to find a more comfortable abode for next semester has begun (I felt like using proper wording). Amanda and I have started looking for apartments in several places, hoping we can make our decision and pick a two bedroom unit as soon as possible. Our most preferred location is Bay State Road or Commonwealth Ave. (in the lower numbers), and we do NOT mind paying for location. Location is everything!

Anyways, having said that, apartments are flying out of our reach (being rented by other BU dorm-escaping students) and a decision must be made. We are now debating whether to move into a nice 2 bedroom on 43 Bay State, as opposed to a very chic unit at the Trilogy (Fenway) or a brick-walled apartment on Park St. (South Campus) that includes access to an amazing roof-deck. We are also on the lookout for Comm Ave apartments, but unfortunately those might not be available by September.

Here are some pictures to help illustrate our dilemma.

a similar Bay State entrance

The Trilogy at Fenway

Goodbye Aspen (until next season!)

So I am back home until Tuesday when I go back to Boston (my other home). Sadly we left Aspen yesterday when the snow was falling lightly on the slopes. I had a great time nevertheless, and I am very happy with the way things turned out. I got to go out with my middle school friends and then walked the snowy streets of Aspen with other friends! Here are some pics from that night, and my outfit.

Btw I will soon have a camera again!

Aspen Celebrity sighting: Paris Hilton

Walking back from the famous Paradise Bakery with an oatmeal cookie and decaf coffee in my mittens, a sunglassed and hatted Paris Hilton left Boogies to get into a grey car. My sister (who by the way was standing right beside where Hilton came out) didn't notice until I mentioned her name, and was later regretting not being able to see Paris. Either way, she is not the kind of celebrity we would take a picture with, and her leave- quickly-unnoticed attitude was very unappealing us non-celebrities.