Lucky Magazine, Lucky Me!

I am absolutely obsessed with magazines!

Well.. I was just on Hautelook.com & saw that they were offering a year subscription for 1 year for only $7.97 or something ridiculous like that! (yes, if you hurry it may still be there).

Well after impulsively buying magazines at the grocery store, only more recently realizing that I buy a magazine for $4.00, when I could do subscriptions and get them EVERY month (& I do LOVE to get mail); a subscription is definitely the way to go!

In fact, I even considered buying an IPad in order to save costs on magazines in the long-run (I believe that they offer magazine issues for 99 cents or something) and then I could end up saving money and the IPad would end up paying for itself! Well.. I found out that the IPad required monthly wireless internet payments as well as a hefty $800.00 or so price tag! Nuts! I know they just came out with the IPad II, so maybe eventually I will be able to afford an IPad and figure out the logistics of purchasing magazines on one.

Until then, my lovely Lucky year-long Magazine subscription will do just fine :)

Do you all have a magazine obsession like me? Which are your favorites?

Prom Season

So for you lovely ladies (and gents) in high school.. prom season is beginning!

Although I am no longer in high school, I can still remember the excitement/stress/fun/etc. that came along with it.

My most favorite part was definitely the dressing up in a beautiful gown and having my hair and make-up done!

I ran across this picture:

Wouldn't this be a cute, though abnoxious-to-take-off way to be asked?

& even though I am no longer in high school.. I also just had to do a scene for acting and it involved the prom! Funny, huh?

Well.. I want to know: What will you be wearing for prom this year!? If you have already been, what was your favorite memory/ what did YOU where?

p.s. I may post some dresses/looks I think would be cute for Prom, so stay posted :)

Marc Jacobs Bag: Help Me Find it PLEASE!

Look at this gorgeous bag! I am absolutely in love! However, I have 3 questions for your lovely ladies and gents.

         1) Is it a real Marc Jacobs (I only ask because I cannot find it ANYWHERE)

         2) If it is real; Where can I find it!?

         3) You may ask--why do I not buy this one? I really want this pattern, however in a make-up bag or another smaller item

Gorgeous, right!? Help me find it :)

Spring/Summer Bag Search: Miu Miu

My mission: To find a Spring/ Summer bag.

Typically I do not "search" out bags; I usually on rare occassion just purchase a new one.

However, although I ADORE my black Longchamp that I use for school, with the upcoming season I would LOVE to find a lighter, more appropriate-for-the-weather satchel.

This is where this post comes in..

After pondering the perfect bag, I decided that this would be it:

Miu Miu

Well.. although I am not precisely sure of the price tag, I can assure you that it is in the steep hundreds, if not low thousand dollar range; and that is simply not within my budget. Not even close.

It is so unfortunate that such a lovely bag is so expensive. Granted, the item is a luxury piece and thus should be treated like one by having a high price, it sucks to be a college student wanting this purse.

Well.. all I can do is shrug my shoulders, think "too bad," and find another option.

Sincerely,

..continuing my hunt for the perfect Spring/Summer bag

Spring/Summer Uniform

denim cut-offfs + matching leather (faux preferably) belt & side satchel + light cardigan + loose tee + accesories = PERFECTION

I absolutely adore this look and am officially on the hunt for a similiar look to make this my Spring/ Summer uniform!

If any of you have any suggestion where I can find these items (especially the light, lightweight cardigan) please let me know :)

Designer Knock-off: Wildfox

I was just reading the latest edition of "In Style" magazine and spotted a picture similiar to the one below:



I noticed the large print: "Love is Everything," and low and behold; it was the brand "Wildfox".
Wildfox is known for larger writing on t-shirts, hoodies, etc.
Although I thought this shirt was ok, I sure would not pay the steep price tag for a simplistic t-shirt like this one.

However, later today as I was browsing around the F21website, I found a nearly identical shirt to the Wildfox one!

Wildfox: left, $107.58 found here

F21: rights, $12.80 found here

I mean, I know Forever 21 makes many look-alike items, but this is nearly identical! & for a $94.78 difference--I would definitely take the latter!

Shoot.. we all do not live on Beyonce's budget! :)

Ripped Tights: Yay or Nay?

Just last week itsome of my closest girlfriends and I got dressed up and went out to dinner.

It was my 21st and it was so fun! :)

Anyway, back to the point of this post--tights!!

Ripped tights!!Previous to my friends and I meeting for dinner, a couple of them came over to my place to get ready.

Before we even got out of the door, one of my friend's tights got a run and another friend's run got worse!

I can tell you--they were not happy.

However, especially going to a school where the "look" so often is "grunge" or "hipster;" I see girls with holes, rips, and runs in their tights ALL the time-- & they are wearing them like that on purpose!

Personally--I can't stand it.

In fact, when I get even a snag I am bothered beyond belief!

If that is your look and you like it, more power to you :)

 However, it is just not my look

What do you think? Are you into the "run in the tights" look?

both images from: http://badgirlsgoeverywhere.tumblr.com/

For Japan With Love..

Granted, I do not post too often. So the mere fact that this is taking place tomorrow and I will most likely not be posting anyway.. it works out.

HOWEVER, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, I do think that this is a great idea for bloggers who DO actually

 blog so that hopefully they and their readers will take some time to reflect and remember the people, animals, and the entire country of Japan as well as other areas affected by the Earthquake and Tsunami.

Also, if you are able, please donate to this cause -- information listed below.

& ALSO...

JAPAN’S ANIMALS NEED HELP, TOO!

Please like the page Dog Bless You to learn about the search and rescue dogs that are so critical in disaster situations like what’s happening in Japan right now.

You can also donate to Animal Refuge Kansai, the American Humane Association, The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, or World Vets. Japa...n Cat Network, together with Heart Tokushima and Animal Friends Niigata has formed Japan Animal Rescue and Support.

It was also thought that Cat Island had been completely submerged, but an update explained that the cats and people on Tashirojima are okay, however, they have a lot of building damage and are in need of
 necessities for both humans and cats.

JAPAN'S ANIMALS!! Please Help

JAPAN’S ANIMALS NEED HELP, TOO!

For each person who ‘likes’ the Facebook Page of Dog Bless You, a dollar will be donated to help finance the use of search and rescue dogs that are so critical in disaster situations like what’s happening in Japan right now. You can also donate to Animal Refuge Kansai, the American Humane Association, The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, or World Vets. Japan Cat Network, together with Heart Tokushima and Animal Friends Niigata has formed Japan Animal Rescue and Support.

It was thought that Cat Island had been completely submerged, but there’s been an update saying that the cats and people on Tashirojima are okay, however, they have a lot of building damage and are in need of necessities for both humans and cats.

PLEASE REBLOG!

Reblogging myself because this is important to me.

Please don’t just ‘like’ this post — reblog it and help spread the word — and donate!

Here are some more links aimed at helping animals in Japan:

+ SPCA International
+ Animal Miracle Foundation is collecting cell phones to send to volunteers helping animals.
+ Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support Facebook group.
+ For news about Cat Island (Tashirojima), please see There is Hope for Cat Island.

Forever & a Day.. (new nail post!!)

1) I know it has been nearly forever and a day since I have last post (well ok.. my last post wasn't too long ago; but my posting HAS been few and far in between
2) I am turning the big 21 at the end of the week and I am SO excited I cannot hardly wait!
3) This post is all about my new nails! Yes I am speaking about them as if they are themselves alive because well.. they are a lovely new set of acrylics!
Funny story.. I wanted acrylic nails desparately (I used to get them for years!) & I was planning on waiting. BUT, my good friend came into class and I spotted her fingers: and that was not it! They were graced with lovely white-tip acrylics with a flower--guess how much!? $20 bucks! So what did I do.. I figured, 1) well it is my birthday soon 2) I have really been wanting acrylics 3) it is cheaper than usual! & 4) I was planning to paint my nails a lovely shade of pink anyhoo and because my real nails were seriously slackin' I figured, what the heck!? (speaking of which, my boyfriend is giving up swearing for lent and it is super funny because he is not good at it! Swearing is icky but I admit, we both do it on occasion -- slap on the wrist for us!)

Anyway.. back to the fun part!
My nails against my pillows! I noticed they matched and thought I HAD to post about it!
HOPE YOU LIKE :D

BTW The color is OPI, "Koala Berry" --

Clothing in "The Roommate"

So I don't know about you, but I was SO excited to go to see, "The Roomate." After dragging my boyfriend along, we were in the movie and I couldn't help but keep cracking up. The movie had so many funny moments! During my laughter, this is when my boyfriend proceeded to tell me that this was "supposed" to be a scary movie and begged me to leave. We decided to stay and at the end I thought that yes, it was not the best movie, but I thought that is was ok all in all. However, SPOILER: I did NOT think that it was acceptable that the crazy girl, aka "the roommate" aka Leighton Meester killed the kitty!! She put it in the dryer!! It was awful!

Anyway--to the good of the movie: the clothes!

This movie took place at a "fashion school" and both had simple, yet chic clothing!

I loved the t-shirts, jeans, scarves, hats, etc.

In fact, I am pretty sure one of the first scenes that it shows of the actress Minka Kelly, you see her butt in her cute 7 jeans!! Love :)

Anyway..

I have tried looking for some photos from the movie and also where some of these items can be found. I haven't found much in the latter, however if you have any ideas where any of the clothing from the movie can be found: please let me know! :)

I Know.. & Help me pick my Outfit!!

I know, I know! I have been MIA for quite some time .. :l  :( I have been SO busy with school and scheduling for next quarter that I have hardly any free time. Also, does anyone know why my blogger feed only shows like 10 blogs!? It used to scroll through them all, but not lately :l
However, the main, more important part of this post that I am asking for YOUR help on is in regard to my 21st birthday coming up!! I am SO very excited!
So far I plan to do a dinner with my close friends and everyone I know that is still not 21, and then hit the bars!
So far, I have bought a lovely silver, strapless dress (& I am in love!)
I told one of my BFs that I didn't want to look too "prom" and she said, "girl, it's your birthday! you can look however you want"!! I definitely took in that advice and feel so much better!
My dress looks similiar to this:
 
Well actually-- my dress is more silver with a silky material. Also, it is not AS tight as this, but is strapless and has some sort of puffy design like this dress. Also, it has a lovely print (reminds me of leopard)!
HERE IS WHERE I NEED YOUR HELP!
I need to know how to accesorize/ what shoes to wear!?
Thus far, I was thinking about wearing these rhinestone, silver shoes I actually did wear for prom one year. I haven't tried them with the dress yet so am not completely sure.
Also, I am thinking of wearing earrings like this:

Not too big, not too small.

Also, I am thinking that I may have a "birthday girl" sash/ crown and maybe I could play up the accesories/ shoes with that!? Lots of them have hot pink of them, so I was thinking I could get hot pink shoes?

UGH I just don't know so please ladies (or guys too) let me know YOUR feedback :)