New Pants and New Beginnings

Since I have last posted, I have moved to Los Angeles for a new program at school and am currently on day 6 of new life! A few days ago was the first day of classes and this was my outfit. I sported some suede-y, high waisted, culottes; a striped blouse with a lace cutout in the back; and some wooden and leather platform heels. I loved this because, first of all it was super comfy. The pants, which I got at Urban outfitters outlet for $10.00! The high waisted is very flattering and you just look like a lady boss when you pair them with a button down. I was very weary of the culottes trend because to me, they initially looked very unflattering with the wide leg and shorter hem. However, the fit in these sold me and I actually think the length is rather flattering! The outfit sticks to the rule of thirds, and the slim fit through the hips makes sure there is not too much volume. The blouse is thrifted from Buffalo Exchange and the heels are from T.J. Maxx. 

Since moving out on my own, I have had some ups and downs emotionally but I am overall really excited for this new chapter of life. But enough gushy crap, everyone leaves home sooner or later so I will be fine! Some things I have picked up and received advice about have been really helpfull (thanks Jessica!). Here we go: 

1) Make my bed every morning. This may sound like a no-brainer, but having my bed all tidy makes the room look so much nicer and pulled together. For me, it doesn't work to be carelessly messy so this little thing goes a long way. 

2) Get dressed right when you wake up. Often at home, I would either stay in my pajamas for most of the morning or immediately change into workout/lounge wear to do things at home. It was helped so much to just put on at least jeans and a fresh tee shirt and a little bit of makeup. Before, I would wait until I actually had to leave the house to wear something a little nicer and do my makeup. Now, I just feel better about myself and am ready to go! 

3) Stretch your food. I realized that if I make a big portion of my diner at night, I can take it for lunch tomorrow and maybe even have it for dinner again the next night. I know that sounds repetitive but it actually has been really helpful to cut time in the kitchen. (And although, my roommates have not said anything yet, I do spend a LOT of time in the kitchen as it is!)  For instance, the other day I made a kale salad from a bag mix from Trader Joes, some quinoa, and 2 pieces of chicken with taco seasoning. That night I had little bits of each, separate on my plate. Next day for lunch, I layered it all and made a salad. I had some salad left over, so for dinner I heated up some corn tortillas with cheese and put the salad in the there for tacos! So good. 

So these are some things that are new to me. I would love to hear any advice you have! 

First Cut is the Deepest Sweatshirt

   

      

    

 

Since starting college, I've had to wake up at (before) the crack of dawn to commute to school, so I have grown fond of comfort. I would be more than happy to get on the train wearing my pajama set with the donuts on them. Yet, the fact that I am majoring in Fashion Design and that my classmates are always so put together, has inspired me to not completely give up. I got this basic gray Hanes sweatshirt at a thrift shop and decided it needed a cut. Opportunity grasped! For the overlaying fabrics, I chose prints that were different in scale (large on the top arrow, medium, for the pink and white fabric, and small in the center triangle) but all had the same tone, or vibrancy of color. I cut out the sweatshirt and used the pieces as my patterns for the printed fabrics; leaving a 1/2 seam allowance. Once everything was cut out, I topstitched the prints to the original sweatshirt pieces. Finally, I sewed the puzzle back together on the printed seam allowance. This way I could have the impact of the prints and maintain the coziness of the sweatshirt. I love the way it turned out and can't wait to create another one! May the cozy be with you friends.

Confessions of a Distracted Blogger

Skirt Anthropologie, T-Shirt Target, Cardi Prim, Tights Target, Boots Forever21, Bracelet Forever21, Glasses Nordstrom, Earrings Therapy

When I have vast amounts of homework to do, the thing that sounds like the best thing to do is not do it. And as counterintuitive as that sounds, it actually is quite the contrary. I get loads of stuff done. On the computer. And on my TV. And tons of stuff in the kitchen, like some oatmeal cookie dough that was just sitting there on the counter today. Who just leaves cookie dough chillin' on the counter? Not me that's for sure. So tonight as I did my chemistry packet, Mom and I had to look at flight times for this summer. Then I had to check the daybook, and I was like, oh yeah I have one of those too. Why is it that we can get so distracted from what is needed to be done? But you won't see me complaining, that is until 2:30 a.m. the morning before my packet is due. That reminds me, I need to make some pancakes...

Work That Runway!

For the last month or so, my friends and I have worked really hard to put on a fashion show at our school. Finally, we had it the other week and it was fabulous! I throughly enjoyed training models (and yelling at them...with words of encouragement duh!), shopping for clothes, and seeing it all come together. We borrowed clothes from some local vendors in our downtown area for our models to sport, and the theme was Spring Fashion. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the event...

Me, running around with last minute duties

Our lovely MC, Pryianka 

A refreshment table put together by Mom, Thanks Mom! 

Staff, Rachel (photography), Mariana (styling and planning),  Rita (photography) 

Libby, in charge of music and on Styling team

Backstage

A booth from one of our suppliers

My family, they came to support but I made them work ;) 

Friends and Staff, Ariana, Mariana, Rita, Rachel, Allie (make-up), Shelby (me) 

Model feet