tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537511640904545522024-03-05T22:17:13.932-08:00helter skelterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53751164090454552.post-11084202783867626022014-05-13T15:42:00.000-07:002014-05-13T15:42:06.689-07:00Mamacita<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A happy belated Mother's Day to this pretty lady right here. </div>
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Cheers!</div>
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Sam</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53751164090454552.post-37909132620347146812014-03-09T10:44:00.002-07:002014-03-09T10:44:43.677-07:00Writing in the 21st Century<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Writing used
to be a craft for the introverted intellectuals. It was an outlet for those
with brilliant ideas and terrible social skills to share with the world their
thought provoking perspectives on everything from the theories of the universe
to mundane observations of the everyday. Publishing houses sifted through these
works to find the gems, the best of the best, and these would then be
disseminated to masses that were thirsty for newness and novelty. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Thanks to the
digital age, however, anyone can publish whatever his or her heart desires.
Unfortunately, while everyone is now a ‘writer,’ it seems that nothing is
really being <i>said</i>. Blogs abound with useless musings by self-proclaimed
‘creative’ individuals that are just dying to be heard— err, reblogged. And so,
we inquisitive minds who yearn to feel some kind of intellectual stimulation will
listen to their rambling posts, attempting to gain the wisdom they claim to be
imparting. We listen to their ironic lamentations about the negative impact of
technology on the creative process. We listen to their ‘reports’ and to their
‘anecdotes,’ written in all their clichéd glory. We listen hard and we listen
well, and, at the end of it all, we feel nothing. This is an emptiness only
known when one has read countless blogs and page after page of articles on
Thought Catalog, hoping to be enlightened—or at least entertained—and instead
is left only with the knowledge of how one man <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">almost</i> went on a Tinder date. This is the emptiness of the Internet
age of writing.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are of
course, the occasional prized pieces, which are everything we could have hoped
for in an essay we didn’t know we <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">needed</i>
to read. They draw us in with both their flirtatious syntax and captivating
subject matter. They give us hope when they use proper grammar and cite sources
to back their claims. They remind us of what it feels like to be wooed by a writer;
what it’s like to want to share new thoughts with friends and discuss the
implications of such interesting points of view. We feel the overwhelming urge
to email the author, and sometimes we get as far as composing salutations
before we realize we don’t really have much to say to him or her. We just want
to be friends, to absorb some of their marvelous spirit and writing abilities. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">However, stumbling
across such fantastic articles is often an accident, a happy coincidence that
is difficult to repeat. With each random success, we are given false hope that
our search methods are actually fruitful. We become conditioned by these chance
occurrences to believe that our Google searches or a friend’s recommendation
via Facebook can deliver us the stimulation we crave. The effect of these
inconsistent rewards is the unsettling anticipation that the next click could reveal
the essay that will change our lives forever, and so we continue to click in
our blind search for brilliance. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: black;">The Effort Is There (Or is it?)</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In these
futile attempts at finding something decent to read, I have come across
hundreds of disappointing articles, essays, and anecdotes. I’m assuming there
must be a Millennial Writer’s Cult to which the authors of these
pieces belong (one that’s very inclusive, I’m sure), and which requires each of
its members to adhere to the following rules:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">On Writing:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">1. Use
self-deprecating humor and constantly reference your own ‘weirdness’ (but not
your <i>actual</i> weirdness, only the stuff that could possibly be relatable,
like singing in the shower).</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">2. Take
advantage of any and all opportunities for puns, and follow such word plays
with the phrase “pun not intended,” even though it most certainly was intended.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">3. Never be
sure of yourself. Use the phrases “I think” and “I guess” almost as frequently
as the words “whatever” or “amiright?”</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">4. Organize
your entire essay as a list. Begin the title with “25 Reasons You Should…”</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">5. Ignore
grammar rules. If it looks correct to you, it’s good enough.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">6. Always
publish the first draft.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Also included with membership is a
catalog of “completely original topic ideas that you will definitely contribute
novel insight to.” Some of the most popular include:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">1. Anything
about millennials’ social and/or dating skills</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">2. Body image</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">3. Feminism in
the 21st century</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">4. Body image <i>and</i>
feminism in the 21st century</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">5. How
annoying your Facebook friends are</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">6. How terrible
your eating habits are, and how little you care</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">7. Why being
single is THE BEST</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">8. Why being
in a couple is THE BEST</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">9. Advice on
how you should feel ‘in your 20’s’ (only applicable if you, as the author, are
still in your 20’s)</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: black;">As a ‘Writer’ Myself</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can already
hear aspiring writers across the blogosphere scoffing at this piece, calling it
an ironically rambling essay itself. And I am aware that to some degree, it
probably is. But, by writing this piece, I am not claiming to have defeated the
monster of a task that is creating good content. However, I do believe in my
subject and so I feel I am writing with purpose. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">For
the Future</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">The process of
spontaneously generating new material, breaking it down, and putting it in
focus is the most difficult part of the writing method—and all of that usually
takes place before the pen even hits the paper. Writing a piece that you’re
proud of however, <i>should </i>take time, energy, and hard work. After all, isn’t
that where the joy comes from? </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">I’ll conclude with this timeless piece
of advice that we’ve all surely heard before: </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">“If you don’t
have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all.” </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div>
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This
comic inspired this essay: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/making_things</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53751164090454552.post-22059190732185531422014-03-09T00:12:00.002-08:002014-03-09T10:45:53.222-07:00Denizen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Years in the making, <i>Denizen</i> finally happened. We're proud to announce our first issue, "Genesis," has been uploaded and is ready for your viewing pleasure.</div>
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I probably spent more time on <i>Denizen </i>than any school work I've had since freshman year. Was it worth it? Yes, I'd like to think so. My GPA, however, would beg to differ.</div>
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I'm also pleased to announce I've finally fixed our website!</div>
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www.denizenmagazine.com is officially live! Holla at yo girl for figuring out CSS (kind of).</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53751164090454552.post-20582327868785203612014-02-03T23:59:00.000-08:002014-03-11T07:27:22.807-07:00Be a Writer“Be a writer,” they say.<br />
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You can’t <i>be </i>a
writer—you either are one or you aren’t. It isn’t some career decision with a
cut-and-dry path to success like being a lawyer or a doctor. There’s no exam
you take that officially qualifies you to have a job in the field. No fancy
degrees in writing can be earned and hung on the wall as signifiers of your
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As I’ve begun the hunt for internships, I’ve noticed that
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Oh my goodness. Florence reincarnated as Adele Bloch Bauer of the famed Gustav Klimt portrait?!</div>
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My favorite artist, one of my favorite bands-- too good, my friends, too good.</div>
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Off to fail my final! (Art History, ironically.)</div>
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Cheers,</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53751164090454552.post-25208939150929749182013-11-06T15:53:00.000-08:002013-11-06T15:53:11.733-08:00Designer Logos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Artist Mike Frederiqo totally put a spin on the concept of "designer logos" and I think it's just great.</div>
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First of all, puns. (Get it, <i>designer</i> logos? I'm letting Anna Wintour slide in this case, because she's Anna Wintour.)</div>
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Second, I'm a huge fan of any kind of well-done satire, and applaud Mike's creative genius for maintaining the integrity of the people depicted.</div>
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In other news, Mike also has a <a href="http://mikefrederiqo.com/">SPONGEBOB</a> collection, featuring our favorite porous sea-creature recreated as designers. So that happened.</div>
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Anyway, hope Wednesday is treating everyone well! I know it's doing me right! (I'm just a TAD hyper right now, does it show?)</div>
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Cheers!</div>
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I've been lovin' the monochromatic looks for Fall, especially a good head-to-toe black look with various textures.<br />
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As I get ready to pick out some new ASOS goodies soon, I'll be looking for deep reds, olives, grays, and, of course, blacks, in the following textures:<br />
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<b>1. Suede:</b> love me some good suede. Excuse me while I spend the rest of the day petting my shirt.<br />
<b>2. Quilting:</b> probably my favorite of Fall's emerging texture trends. It's just subtle enough to be chic in that I-look-great-without-even-trying kind of way. (It also tends to be the cheapest of the above textures, so there's that.)<br />
<b>3. Sherpa:</b> although LA doesn't really permit a whole lot of sherpa-friendly weather, it's still a closet staple for that one randomly freezing day in mid January (because there's always that one day).<br />
<b>4. Leather:</b> always, year round, forever.<br />
<b>5. Fur:</b> okay, mostly faux (who am I kidding, all faux) because ain't nobody got $$ for that.<br />
<b>6. Patent:</b> mostly diggin' this texture for shoes, because everyone feels better with shiny, polished shoes.<br />
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Makin' my wallet do WORK this Fall.<br />
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Cheers to the extra hour of sleep I got today!<br />
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Sam<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53751164090454552.post-34104568039829506832013-11-01T14:45:00.000-07:002013-11-01T14:45:06.066-07:00Happy Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year for Halloween I decided to dress up as an old-timey detective (think Dick Tracy). However, without a proper trench coat, magnifying glass, or any other Inspector Gadget- worthy accessories, my costume was a little less than convincing. People guessed everything from Carmen Sandiego to a member of the mafia to Rachel Zoe (any of which I'd gladly be). </div>
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I wish I could time travel back to the early 90's as a 20 something adult, but seeing as that's not currently a possibility, I'll settle for the comeback of plaids, flannels, loafers, dark lipstick, and rich crushed velvets. </div>
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I love the modern take on plaid from this editorial and have channeled its influence into my recent purchases, including this lovely dress from ASOS. It's perfect for the warm October we've been facing in LA and will look equally adorable when the weather cools and I can pair it with some knee highs and combat boots. Gahhhh I can't wait till winter!</div>
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Fall is undoubtedly my favorite time of year. It's partly because of the crisp new chill in the air, partly because of the array of pumpkin flavored treats, and partly because of the anticipation of a new school year, but (let's be honest) it's mostly because of the clothing. </div>
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Layering with warm, fuzzy textures, incorporating plaids and intarsia prints, and topping everything with a pair of trusty, worn-in boots and a knit beanie-- does it get any better than that? </div>
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A true fan of all things 90's, I loved the retro style in the looks from the ASOS trend guide for Fall. It's got that punk edge with a hint of classy British influence that's very Alexa Chung. It's definitely a vibe I'll be channelling for back to school!</div>
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It's that time of year again! Time to spend money on things I 'need' for my absolute favorite time of year, Fall!</div>
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Since moving in to my new apartment and learning what it's really like to have to pay for things like food and wifi, I will admit I've become a bit stingier with my cash. However, I knew myself well enough to set aside a generous amount of my (minimum) wages to splurge on my favorites for Fall. </div>
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Above are a few of my favorite pieces that will be joining my closet soon (well, at least their cheap alternative counterparts). </div>
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1. <b>Updated Fall basics.</b> A new flannel (perfect for my 90's obsession) and an oversized moto vest can instantly transform my summer favorites to Fall appropriate ensembles. </div>
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2. <b>Victorian-inspired lace.</b> I'm loving a high neckline for Fall, especially with beautiful lace details.</div>
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3. <b>Set/ tapestry print. </b>Killing two birds with one stone! I've been looking for a good printed set for awhile now, and Fall/Winter is pretty much the only time you can get away with the heavy tapestry texture. Stoked. </div>
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4. <b>Pointed toe loafers.</b> I've always been a fan of a good loafer, and considering my favorite blue velvet loafers just broke (may they rest in peace), I think this purchase is well-justified. </div>
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5. <b>Tailored bottoms.</b> Because Fall in Los Angeles is notoriously HOT, I'm probably going to be wearing tailored denim shorts on the daily. As much as I love my cutoffs, I'm excited to see cleaner lines and a great fit taking over for Fall.</div>
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6. <b>Gold jewelry.</b> Specifically, I'm loving gold minimalist jewelry. Can't wait to get my hands on a chain ID bracelet and evil eye necklace. These are the kinds of pieces I can imagine wearing everyday as a go-to pair. </div>
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Confession: I have a huge girl-crush on artist <a href="http://clareelsaesser.com/">Clare Elsaesser</a> and her painting skills. </div>
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I've always been a sucker for a messy brush stroke, especially when the subject is nature (Monet's water scenes-- I die), thus after stumbling upon these beautiful flower-faced females, I fell in love. </div>
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There's a very romantic and dreamy quality about these paintings that draws me in. They have an air of mystery, perhaps related to the anonymity of faceless girls, that's both familiar yet distant at the same time. </div>
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Happy Wednesday, world!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53751164090454552.post-57134897291201183772013-07-04T12:16:00.000-07:002013-07-04T12:16:35.108-07:00Jay Ahr, Resort 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
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Tra-la-la-la-la-la when I saw these photos I died.<br />
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Not really, obviously, but, you know, I was pretty close.<br />
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Can you tell I've had extra caffeine today??<br />
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Love, love, love, the minimalism here. I've been on a boho kick for quite some time, so the clean lines, monochromatic color scheme, and simple styling is very refreshing.<br />
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Any hoot, today is the Fourth of July! This post is about as patriotic as Confederate flag but whatever.<br />
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'MURICA <3<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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Sam</div>
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This is an editorial I worked on for our school's news magazine, <i>Prime. </i>It didn't turn out quite as well as I'd hoped, given our limited clothing/ accessories (everything came from my closet), as well as mine and the photographer's busy schedules. </div>
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I had hoped we could have a bit more of a cohesive theme for the overall shoot, but hey, we did the best with what we had. </div>
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I'm excited to work on a fashion magazine for our school next year, so hopefully I can get some assistance from people who are more into fashion!</div>
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In other news, I start my internship with Bollare tomorrow.</div>
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I'm a bundle of nerves right now, no lie. </div>
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And the caffeine probably wasn't helpful either.</div>
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Cheers to my first day!</div>
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Sam</div>
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Some shots from a shoot I styled on campus a couple of weeks ago! We were aiming for a grunge-meets-varsity look, and I love the setting of campus as the backdrop. </div>
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Let me just put this out there: I am a California girl. A Southern California girl, specifically; I love the sunshine, naturally wavy hair, tan skin, and anything chiffon, flowy or floral. </div>
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Recently I've become infatuated with urban looks-- you know, a dark palette, lots of structure, and stilettos-- always stilettos. European and NYC street style have been all over my tumblr, my pinterest and everywhere else I get my inspiration from. It's like the universe is telling me I should "dress up" more and buy more leather goods. And I have to oblige the universe.</div>
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It's weird that I should be obsessing with these looks in the middle of summer when I've actually been wearing flowy dresses and chiffon kimonos, but if anything I'll just have to wait until Fall. </div>
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I've pretty much fallen in love with these prints from artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ybryksenkova?ref=seller_info">Yelena Bryksenkova</a>. They are very nostalgic yet refreshing to me at the same time. Perhaps it's the style that reminds of me of picture books I used to read as a kid (<i>Lars the Crocodile</i>, anyone?) while they're also very reminiscent of the life I live right now-- a somewhat introverted young girl who likes to sit in the kitchen to read a book, or stare out at the rooftops of the city, or ride a broom stick naked (don't worry about it). </div>
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Anyway, when I saw her Etsy shop I knew I had to have at least a couple of her prints hanging in <b>my first apartmen</b>t next year. Now to choose which ones...</div>
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My schedule has been insanely busy lately, what with working, interning, working more, doing school work, and of course, online shopping (it's really more exhausting than you'd think). I feel as though I've been neglecting my blog because of this crazy schedule, but I've made it my goal to post more in my free time given my much more accommodating Spring schedule. </div>
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Here are some of my latest Polyvore creations which I have started pinning obsessively onto my <a href="http://pinterest.com/bamitssam03/wear-it/">wear it </a>board. And I don't use the word "obsessively" casually. Yeah.</div>
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I fell in love with this editorial after first seeing it in the January/February Issue of FOAM magazine. The punchy styling and cool prints look awesome on the stark white background, but it was the cool illustrations by model Langley Fox Hemingway that really caught my eye. My favorite is probably the little kitty. Meow.</div>
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I would love to be able to draw and work with mixed media like the talented Ms. Hemingway, but alas, my drawing abilities only go as far as stick figures. Whatever.</div>
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Not gonna lie, my first thought upon seeing these photos from the Jalouse editorial were "Oh my God it's Jane from <i>Tarzan."</i> The hair, the hat, the fitted trousers and neat cognac oxfords-- it's like real life Jane if she had had enough space in her tree house for the most fabulous closet ever. </div>
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It's also a little reminiscent of the 40's fashion, when Katherine Hepburn first endeavored into menswear. I can totally imagine this model being her chic niece on one of those charitable mission trips to Africa that all celebrities feel inclined to do. I can tell you one thing, if I ever go to Africa (or even South America for that matter), I'll wear these outfits shamelessly.</div>
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Palm fronds and leafy green floral motifs are my favorite thing about this season's flower power looks. Always a big fan of mixing prints, I was naturally drawn to FOAM magazine's "Mai Tai" editorial. And the short, bleached pixie with micro bangs? Tres chic.<br />
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Can't wait to buy a two piece floral set for summer. I'm currently deciding between a matching printed blazer/ shorts set or crop top/ skirt combo. Either way my friends will probably chastise me relentlessly but what do they know about style anyway. They just don't get me.<br />
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Cheers to the freakin' weekend!<br />
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Look! Cool urban images from the City High lookbook by Australian retailer <a href="http://beginningboutique.com.au/categories/Features/City-High-Lookbook/">Beginning Boutique!</a></div>
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I don't know what the Aussies have been doing differently lately, but they should keep it up. I'm pretty much obsessed with MINKPINK, Somedays Lovin', One Teaspoon and all those other rockin' Australian labels. </div>
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The bright colors and graphic prints are what make these looks all winners in my book. Oh, and the leather baseball cap? Yes please.</div>
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G'day, mate!</div>
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I basically use my <a href="http://morninggloryblog.tumblr.com/">tumblr</a> as an outlet for all of the weird and nonsensical images that appeal to me, and decided to post a couple of my favorites from the past couple of weeks for no reason in particular. So please disregard the randomness of the images and take them at face value for the truly awesome visual treats that they are. </div>
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I've sadly been neglecting this blog as of late because of my latest project, The FAST blog (<a href="http://www.fastatucla.com/">fastatucla.com</a>, Fashion and Student Trends). As the blog editor it's my duty to publish daily (ok, almost daily, I'm not super-human) content for the fabulous readers at UCLA. We've been making a lot of progress, but the blog has yet to really get off the ground. </div>
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On top of a full course load, my internship, my job as Assistant Design Director at my school's newspaper, my job in retail, my involvement with my sorority and my position as the blog editor, you could say I've been a bit busy. But that doesn't mean I've been neglecting the fashion world. On the contrary, I'm actually getting course credit to stalk trends, follow my favorite fashion bloggers, do runway reports, and write snarky blog posts at my internship. It's a pretty sweet deal if you ask me.</div>
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Anyway, here's some of what I've been up to in the past few weeks with the FAST blog. I recently did a shoot with my assistant blog editor featuring our style essentials, or the things we can't live without. I recently got my brand new computer (after saving up for over a year), and was able to mess around in photoshop. My skills still need sharpening, but hey, it's something.</div>
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