Back to School (Add On)

Richard nicoll dresses WHITE, 408 GBP

Acne Pullover Realites Patch, 198 EUR

NEWBREED GIRL | BITEY VAMPSTER [FARBE: WEIß] | GIRLIE-SHIRT | T-Shirts..., 30 EUR

Embroidered Stripe Tee Shirt, $390

Ultimate Military Cape, $190

Tapered cotton-blend pants, $133

3.1 Phillip Lim Leather Shorts with Turn-Ups, 280 GBP

Belstaff Barkmaster leather boots, $535

N.D.C. Mara Softy distressed-leather brogues, $540

Jeffrey Campbell BOOT CAMP, $175

Jeffrey Campbell BOOT CAMP, $175

Back to School!

It's here. The new school year is starting, and summer vacations and freedoms are ending too quickly. However, at least we have one thing to be thankful for; new style to kick off the year! Thanks to Polyvore, I looked to starlet Blake Lively who's Gossip Girl character Serena is also beginning a new year, as well as the lovely romantic outift below that caught my eye.



I decided to make a little outfit threesome; below is the collection of items that I fell for, featuring full skirts and a pair of jeggings, a trapeze top, corset and blousy lace tank, knee high boots, nude pumps, leopard flats, accessories, bags, need I go on?

Hope everyone has an awesome first day of school!

Vancouver Day TWO

Cardigan: Random

Shirt: Francesca's Collection

Jeans: Top Shop

Bag: Dooney and Bourke

The second day was definitely my favorite. Nothing better than walking along Canada Place Way, where the Vancouver Olympics were held. The Olympic stadium was beautiful, shining white against the deep blue of the ocean. It was very humbling to be next to the place where all these dreams were fulfilled or crushed.

We also traveled to Granville Island, a little covered market where I had the best fish and chips. Maybe it was the fact that we had to wait in line for twenty minutes to eat it, but it was even tastier than its counter part in England.

We finished the day at Bard on the Beach, the outdoor Vancouver Shakespeare company. Yes, I know, I firmly cemented myself as a Shakespeare dork. It's not like I studied it in England for two weeks. But whatever, it was exceptional! Much Ado About Nothing is a fun, seemingly modern romantic comedy. Almost better than the show itself was the discussion with the actors. I wish I had photos to show you, but it was wonderful to talk with people so passionate about their field. Very inspired to finally get off my ass and get those head shots.

There's No Place Like Home

FINALLY. With just a few days left before starting school again, I am finally home from all my traveling, summer-schooling, cow-raising, improvising, and all that jazz. My family and I came home from a fabulous Holland America Alaskan cruise on the Oosterdam, which began in Seattle and hit up Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria (Canada).

We had unbelievably beautiful weather (which we were told daily never happens), went whale watching and can now officially say that we have been less than 6 feet from a Humpback whale (another something we were told almost never happens), we saw a black bear cub in a tree, and watched 4 brown bears feeding on a whale carcass...yeah, saw that one from our balcony while we were sailing through a cool place called Glacier Bay.

But anyway, now that I'm back for more than a day, I wanted to post some of my favorite memories--enjoy.

My dad in front of an adorable boutique in Seattle

I got to hold a starfish and a sea cucumber on one of our excursions! So cool, but so slimy!

The whole family in front of a totem pole in Ketchikan

lovelovelove these YSL heels that I saw in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar

Here are some photos of my family and me in Victoria, Canada, plus the lovely doll-shaped jewelry racks which my little sister and I each got 1 of

(mines the second to last one on the right/top shelf!)

my sisters' (I loved this one but it only came in the smaller size)

Juneau was like a village right out of Toontown, only colder. We loved the bright colors of the buildings! This is me, my mom, younger and older sisters, in not exactly the most fashionable of outfits, but I love my Calvin Klein fleece because even though it's pretty thin, it's so warm! And you gotta love the hat--it was my mothers in the 90's

Whale-watching was amazing! This whales' name is Sasha, and our guide could tell because whale flukes (tails) are just like fingerprints; no two are exactly alike!

Vancouver Day ONE

Day one was full of Boys Town, sight-seeing, and pastries. Actually, quite a lot of eating was done on this trip and I couldn't stop licking my fingers after eating at Stepho's. The lamb is roasted for three hours and when it finally reaches the table you barely need to lift your fork to make it fall off the bone. You know the food is good when after shoving a hunk of meat the size of your face into your belly that you go back for dessert (picture under the Stepho's bill).
Another obsession: Bang On, Vancouver's t-shirt printing company. The shop is incredible for custom printed t-shirts, but I was blown away by their accessories. I couldn't stop caressing the fox tail they had hanging behind the counter. There was no way I could justify bringing home an actual fox body part even if Louis Vuttion made a case for them A/W 2010. But don't worry, Bang-On and I will keep meeting, our love affair's not over yet.

Cheer Up Sleepy Jean

Seeing as I am still on the road and have no access to make-up or a hair dryer, I have been living in my brand new vintage 80s acid wash shorts. Jeans, denim, all are so comfortable it's just like curling up with a blanket, cocoa, and a roaring fire. Yes, I'm craving winter, but only because that jacket I bought from New York is calling me. I can hold off, though, if anyone can help me find a snood...

Images via: Sartorialist, Late Afternoon

Shoe Porn

Lately I've been doing quite a lot of traveling, hopping from continent to country to city (photos to come when I get home!). As much as I am enjoying myself, I almost feel like I can't breathe. There is so much to be doing. There's the upcoming fashion show, school, and still trying to find the perfect part time job.

Oh course, all this anxiety forces me to shop. I really don't think there's a better way to relieve tension then to try on a new pair of shoes. I'm still lusting after the Sam Edelman 'Zoe', but these could do in a pinch!

Images via: Whowhatwear (clogs), Fashiontoast (Jeffery Campbell 'Litas'), Ribbony Boo (YSL)

P.S. Don't the 'Litas' look like the boots Sailor Jupiter wore on Sailor Moon?