I'm not dead, I promise

Sorry I haven't been around much guys. It's been a busy summer with my internship (which is over now, yay!) plus preparing for my final semester (I graduate in December now, bitches, yay!) Besides, I just haven't been that inspired to blog, unfortunately. But now my favorite season is coming up: fall weather=fall clothes! Nothing inspires me more than perusing the web for fall staples and stand-outs. So, naturally, I had to polyvore it up.

1. Diane von Furstenberg "Banker" stretch wool dress; $465.00

I loved this dress as soon as I saw it in my net-a-porter email. There is something so cozy about this update on her standard wrap dress. Plus, at $465? That's a steal!

2. Bath & Body Works shower gels in "Forever Sunshine" and "Deep Aqua;" $10.50 & $5.25

Their lotions and body creams may be too strong for sensitive nose, but I love B&BW shower gels. When I first saw their new fragrance "Forever Sunshine" the cheery colors sort of scared me- usually it means "too flowery" or "too sweet" for my taste, but this one was a lovely blend of apricot, peonies, and praline? I was intrigued. And the "Deep Aqua" scent is definitely my new favorite.

3. 100% Pure moisturizing healing balm; $25.00

Winter for me always begins with autumn dry skin, ironically on my T-zone. I started using this balm in place of or in addition to my daily moisturizer, especially when my skin feels chapped and sensitive due to windy walks across campus.

4. Lanvin dress with twisted hip; $770.42

Anything draped is perfect for fall, and this is just a stand-out piece. The color is a perfect, rich brown and is so versatile it could be dressed up with killer heels, or dressed down with tights and a cardigan. Love.

5. Marc Jacobs "Stam" quilted satchel; $995.00

What's great about this version of the iconic handbag is that it is NYLON! I'm ecstatic because 1) even though I will probably never own this bag, it's substantially less expensive, and 2) I love fabric bags as opposed to leather. Being a current resident of snowy Ohio, I know how hard I can be on handbags and I feel the nylon version would be much easier to take care of.

6. AE zipper flat; $29.50

I've been lusting over exposed zippers for a couple seasons now, and these are only fueling my obsession. I love that the zipper is somewhat indistinguishable at first glance, such a lovely architectural detail. I'll have to disregard the fact that they are suede and will most surely become destroyed walking through the streets of snowy Kent, but I have a few months until then.

7. Whiskey sours

Nothing warms you up quite like whiskey. And since drinking it straight reminds me of New Years Eve 2008 I like to take it in a more diluted form. Sours are a great way to go to make a kiss-ass drink that isn't so girly. But none of that pre-made sour mix shit. Boyfriend and I make our own with lemon juice and simple syrup. We also add grenadine for a nice splash of flavor- plus it makes our drinks pink!

Edit: Sorry if this post seems so random. I've been reading the humor blog Hyperbole and a Half a lot lately and it seems to put me in a silly mood. Especially when mixed with aforementioned whiskey sours- I'm quite tipsy!

Summer Soundtrack

So I had a yoga class this morning.  I hate working out in the traditional sense and I've done yoga before so this seemed like a good option for me.  However, it totally kicked my ass!  I find it amazing how a sequence of poses and controlled breathing gives you almost a better workout than just going to the gym.  Loved it!

It's a lazy Sunday and I'm being a bum.  I'm trying to study for my French exam but it isn't working out too well.  It got up to 50 degrees (fahrenheit) this weekend and the snow is finally melting, but it's supposed to snow again this week!  Damn you, Cleveland weather, damn you to hell!  Where the hell is global warming when you need it?

On a snowday last week I made a series of polyvores based on music albums that I like to bust out in the warmer months.  Because I was that bored.

CONTEST CONTEST CONTEST

So FashionAddict is hosting a Valentine's Day inspired contest and invited me to try!!  This is my creation and I heart it.  So... you guys should sign up too!

FOUND IT

Well more like stumbled upon it.  

But I FOUND the cardigan!

I still don't know how it took me so long but its 3.1 Phillip Lim for crying out loud!  ONLY one of my most favorite designers ever!  But it can be found at net-a-porter.com
Too bad its sold out!
And so I had to make one of those polyvore collages.  However, I think I would wear this a little bit more casually, kind of how Kristen was styled for the teenVOGUE shoot, perhaps with a looser, more laid-back tee and my grey chucks =)

Completely Obsessed

Really, I am.  It's sad.  I'm completely obsessed with Polyvore; in fact, all day during the House marathon this is what I did.

Don't click the link: you may end up just as crazy!

I decided to do one titled "My Uniform" 'cause this is generally what I wear on a daily basis: smart-ass tees (or band tees), skinny jeans and Chuck Taylors or boots with a Starbucks in hand.

As soon as I post this I'm probably off to make a few more.  Cheers!
p.s.  Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday =)