hate. HATE.

I haven't truly hated a class/teacher this much since like, sophomore year of undergrad. and before that, a certain high school teacher. It seems at every school I attend, I will enjoy some of the teachers, be indifferent to most, and have one that truly pisses me off in every way. My semester end evaluation is going to be cruel......
Was doing homework until late last night and ALLLLLL day today until my first class at 4pm. Tired. And the bf took my puppy home with him because I'm going out of town on Thursday. It was the first really chilly day today of the year. Sad, sad, sad.

WEARING:

Topshop Pink Blazer


James Perse White Racerback Tank


J Brand Black Pencil Leg Skinnies


Forever 21 Necklace (in addition to my normal Dogeared necklaces)



Dolce Vita Phoenix Booties (day)


Cynthia Vincent Luella Wedges (night)

Crap.

We did over 300 squats to a medicine ball at Crossfit on Thursday, 60 of which I had a 45lb weight over my head (keep in mind that the Workout of the Day is always AFTER running a mile and doing multiple other things) and my legs are SOOOOO SORE still. I have to run this stupid 5K I signed up for with the boyf while my mom and her friends run the marathon (no biggie, they do them all the time...). I can currently barely sit down without falling and my legs buckle every few steps. Crrrrap. So I bought a foam roller and have periodically been rolling my thighs out and taking tylenol in the vain hope that they'll be somewhat ok tomorrow in between going down to Long Beach to get my race packet. I win the smartness award....

WEARING (condusive to leg rolling out and walking around Long Beach):

Vince Oversize Racerback Tank ($30 at Nordstrom Rack over the summer - forgot I bought it)


American Apparel Neon Bandeau Bra


Zara Black Leggings


Givenchy Jelly Sandals (trying to get some use outta my 2 pairs of Givenchy jellys before its too cold!)


American Apparel Gray Raglan Pullover

Need a Fake Job!

I need to find a Practicum site pronto! Sending out resumes today and waiting for the boyf to come in town. Got a load of books at the library for the flight to Scotland next week (family wedding... No, I'm not Scottish). Also gonna drop by Barnes & Noble and the candy store because sour watermelons have been on my mind all week....

WEARING:

Kate Moss for Topshop Maxi Dress (got at the NYC sale for $40)


Forever 21 Studded SATC belt


White Nation Ltd Dress (underneath - I'm not an exhibitionist, y'all.)


Black Havaianas


Rebecca Minkoff Oliver Bag (Pulled the chain strap through to make it long - got this at her sample sale a year ago for like $200 or something...)

Call Me Skinny and I'll Love You For Life

When I wore that MKA outfit below last week, my friend Rebecca said I looked thin. I can live off a thin compliment for weeks - there's nothing better to hear, is there?

I went home for the weekend and besides a doctor's appt and family time, I attended a couple Phoenix Fashion Week events. While its not the most prestigious fashion event there is, the PR did an amazing job this year; it was a million times better than last year. Although last year, there was an open bar and free Sprinkles cupcakes. So really, I can't complain.

For one of them, I wore this vintage D&G dress, however it made me feel like a stuffed sausage, so I think I'm going to sell it. I just can't do skintight anymore - I ain't 18. I left it at my friend's house though, so I need to get that shiz back. Don't have a pic because its laying on mentioned friend's bed....

I've been wearing leggings and tanks all weekend because they're easy to pack, so instead, let me share some of my Fred Segal sale purchases (I can't help myself - the sale runs for like 3 weeks and its too close to my house to stay away). Besides a buttload of Stila, Burn, Paula Dorf, and Smashbox products on 2/3 off and the Givenchy sandals and J Brand zipper jeans I already showed, I got:

Joie Lucas Silk Top (or I could unbutton it and make it a vest - tricky, I know) - $40


House of Harlow Medallion Necklace - $12


MinkPink Floral Skirt - $50



On a side note, I've noticed that I break necklaces at an alarming rate. Anything from vintage to Forever 21 to Kenneth Jay Lane to Betsey Johnson to Tiffany's, I've broken in the last year. This week, I broke a Forever 21 tiger necklace and a bib necklace, and a vintage piece from the Fairfax Flea Market. Which is why I only buy cheapie jewelry now - I cannot be trusted with nice things. (This also applies to electronics and dry-clean only items).

Inspired By...

Miss Mary-Kate. Lack of creativity today. Crossfit (skinned my knees), did homework (bored outta my mind), now I'm taking Peps on a walk and going to class. This weekend should be more interesting - I'm going home and attending the illustrious Phoenix Fashion Week. Fancy, I know.

WEARING:

Vintage plaid shirt, Target black maxi skirt, lotsa dogeared/vintage/forever 21 bracelets and necklaces, Givenchy jelly gladiator sandals (I even bumble&bumbled my hair bitches)


Rebecca Minkoff red morning after bag

Important Questions

The Hills brought me some questions last night, as followed:
1. Kristin has been bopping around to all the media outlets saying that the Hills is fake, she does what the producers tell her, she is a serious actress, blahblahblah. Do the producers know this? Cuz she's kind of ruining their front.
2. Does Audrina know this? Because I think she really believes that Kristin is encroaching on her man. You can't be mean to Audrina like that, even in pretend land. That's like being mean to a 5 year old.
3. Why are they acting like Lauren died/moved to Tibet/doesn't exist? I'm pretty sure she's still living in LA. In the same WeHo neighborhood as the rest of the crew.
4. Why is Kristin friends with Stacie the bartender? Was she ever really a bartender?
5. Why is Spencer wearing a cowboy hat?
6. I went to Tart last week too. Just FYI. Delish.
7. I love that Stephanie Pratt is wearing the Rebecca Minkoff bag I saw her buy at the sample sale last spring. Hehehe. And Justin Bobby just looks dirtttyyyyy. And since when does he take people on dates to fancy steakhouses?
8. If I was getting paid $90,000 per episode, I'd do whatever the producers tell me too. I realize these aren't questions anymore, so I'll just stop.

Test today! My studying motivation is at dangerously low levels for this being the first month back at school.

WEARING:

James Perse White Pocket Tank


J Brand The Deal Zippered Skinnies (curse you Fred Segal sale)


Forever 21 Beaded Bib Necklace


Sam Edelman Moto Booties



Red RayBan Wayfarers (replacement for the black ones that broke due to the darling who rear-ended me in June)

Award Show

The lovely Marissa from Sparkles & Fate (and my high school) gave me this award:

To receive this award I have to:
1-Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
2-Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
3-Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
4-Name 7 things about yourself that people may not know.
5-Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.
6-Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
7-Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they've been nominated.

Seven Things You Might Not Know about Me:
1. I'm Canadian!
2. I'm a carnie - in Canada, I was a member of a kid's circus called CirKids taught by old Cirque Du Soleil members
3. I go back and forth between trying to be vegetarian and eating meat responsibly (local/organic)... So I guess I'm a flexitarian?
4. I still don't know what I want to do with myself after my master's is done next summer... But I'm starting to figure it out.
5. I stalk people on facebook that I would never want to talk to in real life. Just because I'm nosy.
6. I seriously wish high heels hurt less so I could wear them more.
7. Hats and headbands always give me a headache and yet I try to wear them anyway.

And I nominate:
1. O DO RI MA SHO
2. Haute from the Oven
3. Confessions of a Shoe Girl
4. Bella Serenity
5. The Style Rules
6. My Weekend Style
7. Olsens Anonymous