tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35849920116172296812024-03-13T07:08:30.400-05:00My Chic AdventureHello my lovely readers! Thank you for checking out My Chic Adventure. I am a college student dedicated to sharing my fashion, beauty, and life with the world.
Maggie D. xxAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-18975403180149926762015-07-05T13:29:00.000-05:002015-07-05T13:31:22.923-05:00Goodbye My Chic AdventureHi all.<br />
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In case you haven't noticed, I've been a bit sporadic with my posts, and for that I apologize. I started this blog in my senior year in high school, and it was great. I thought it was me--but I've discovered that it really isn't. I tried to make this into something I love, and I realize that I wasn't wanting to put energy in it because I realized I was making things that I just wasn't passionate about. I just wanted to say a formal goodbye to this era--but don't worry, you're not done with me. :)<br />
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I'm moving--that's right, I'll still be here! And back better than ever. I know that this blog isn't me anymore, so I made one that is. It'll be launched officially on Monday, and I couldn't be happier. I have pages and pages of words that need to be said. I'm aiming for a post a day AND video supplements. I'm finally following MY dreams and putting MYSELF first. For once, I'm not going to wait and hope my happiness will find me. I'm going to find it myself.<br />
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And with that, I launch stylethesestreets.com. It's the new me--or should I say, the me I really want to be. I love you all who supported me so far, and I promise this will be even better. This is your little sneak peak before I start promoting it Monday. I look forward to continuing to develop a brand that is me, and I would love to get back to reading more from you all too. Welcome to <a href="http://stylethesestreets.com/" target="_blank">Style These Streets</a>.<br />
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Much love and appreciation,<br />
Maggie D.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-13143122197373272782015-04-21T16:08:00.001-05:002015-04-21T16:08:41.315-05:00A little London reflection<h4>
<span style="color: #262626;">“To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” Danny Kaye</span></h4>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6;"><span style="color: #262626;">As you've noticed, it's been awhile since I've posted on here, and for that I am sorry, both to you who read this and to myself who will regret this years down the road when I try to recall all the nitty gritty details. I've been so busy (how typical), and I'm planning on rebranding myself here soon, so be ready for a brand new blog (name and everything!). Anyway, I wrote a blog for this class that was filled with assignments that I wasn't necessarily wanting to share. However, I wanted to share this post because it was one that I felt proud of. But, more than that, it really does seem to sum up as best as I can what this semester has mean to me. So, here we go.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6;"><span style="color: #262626;">"I had to start this off with a cheesy quote that perfectly
summarizes what this </span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6;"><span style="color: #191919; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">4,217-mile</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6;"><span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> trip across the world did for me. I could write a book about
what happened and what I learned, but here is the best summary I can give.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">This
semester has taught me one thing: I have absolutely no clue what I want to do
with my life. I thought I had it all figured out: New York, fashion, a never-ending
wardrobe in a city that never sleeps. But, I've since realized that small
villages in the middle of nowhere Europe have a charm that can't be recreated
anywhere else. Who needs a never-ending wardrobe when you can live out of a
suitcase and bike through the Bavarian Alps with just a few layers that no one
will see anyway? My classes at London College of Fashion were not completely
what I expected. I went into Styling and Fashion History thinking I’d come out
with some kind of knowledge of how everything worked, ready to jump right into
work in the Big Apple. But if I learned anything, it’s that the people are not
kind. I knew fashion was a hard industry, but I don’t want to live in a society
where people don’t respect each other. I’m so happy I discovered this now;
that’s what I’ve taken from away from this experience.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">I know I wasn't cut out
for a 9-5, which is what I loved about my internship. I was in the neighborhood
of the Olympic Park, astounding at its beauty each day I went to work. I want
early mornings and late nights, weird hours with ‘field trips’ along the way:
almost exactly what my internship let me do. I’ve learned the values of
independence and what hard work can do. I’ve learned that the only way to grow
as a person and worker is to step outside my comfort zone; taking the tube on
my first day, scared out of my mind? Yes, and you know what? I survived! I made
it. And I’m only better because of it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">My favorite part of the
trip was spring break by far; nothing could compare. I went into the trip only
just meeting these girls, and I have never been happier with a decision than
the one I made to go travel with them (except my decision to study in London,
of course). I checked off so many firsts off of my list, visited cities and
places that were so beautiful it made my heart hurt, and laughed more than I
have in my entire life. Sure, we had MANY bumps along the way, but we took them
on and made it into the most incredible week I’ve ever had. I can see our lives
over that week being made into one of those silly movies that makes you cringe
at everything goes wrong, but it would be the funniest thing you’d ever see.
Guaranteed. This trip has continued to surprise me. I’ve learned that it’s okay
to want to be independent. It’s okay to not know what I’m doing because there
are so many possibilities to try new things. It’s okay to get rid of the old
Maggie who was too scared to step out of her comfort zone for the one who was
just waiting to step out and have a great time in this big old world.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK5;"><span style="mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK6;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">If I’ve learned anything,
it’s that I shouldn’t be afraid to be who I want to be. London has taught me
that it’s not weird to want Bleach London’s Rosé pink hair and wear mom jeans.
Yes, mom jeans. I’ve learned that I want to visit countries that people have
never heard of, meet people that will teach me more about what it means to be
an individual. This may all be tacky and naive, but why stick to society's
standards of happiness and cut-throat competition to find "happiness"
in a job that buys all those things that make us unhappy anyway? I'll be happy
with a place & people that make me happy, and I've found that here in
London or maybe somewhere in Europe along the way. When people say that they
left their heart in London, I think I finally know what they mean. It may not
be love like people love other people, but it's a love that's bigger than any
of that. It's a joy that one finds when he or she realizes that he or she has
found where they belong. And I've found that here. Is this where I'll end up?
Maybe. We really do just live once, and the whole point for living is to find
happiness. Though I have no idea what I’m doing, I know that I must be in the
right track since I've never been happier in my entire life. It took me 19
years to step outside my comfort zone, try something new, and realize that
everything I've always wanted isn't what I actually want. Thank you, London,
for teaching me this. It's been the best thing I've ever learned.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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sums it all up; Will understands what I’m feeling about the future after this
time in the UK. Thank you, Mark and Jen, for your help this semester; life
changing isn’t even fit to describe what this semester was for me)."<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-89268846952309769502015-02-24T13:00:00.000-06:002015-02-24T13:00:02.134-06:00London Fashion Week Day 2 & Refinery29 ‘Style Stalking’ LaunchMight I say that I do not want London Fashion Week to end?
I’ve followed the shows for years, and being here has been an absolute dream. I
cannot thank <a href="http://dreamingofchanel.com/" target="_blank">Andreea</a> and <a href="http://www.eileen-cuisine.com/" target="_blank">Eileen</a> (links on names) enough for letting me attend
some shows; it’s been amazing.<br />
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Of course, I had another celeb spotting; this time it was the lovely Laura Whitmore, a presenter for MTV Europe. She looked stunning in white, but I'm not sure about the boots with this. What do you all think?</div>
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On Saturday, I was able to attend ApuJan. One, quite random,
thing that I liked about this was that it was set-up like an "actual" fashion
show. Does that make any sense? The white backdrop was so simple, and I loved
it. His collection was incredible. Knits were on board, with all different
shapes, sizes and cuts. They were beautifully constructed, with plenty of cable
knits; my winter favorites. There was a huge amount of monochrome, which is
basically my entire wardrobe. The muted rust cat eye was very cool, and the
messy updo with forest remnants were the perfect accents to his gorgeous
collection.<br />
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exhausting!<o:p></o:p><br />
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After I finished, I headed back out to the streets to
capture the best outfits. I’ll be doing a massive street style post soon, so
here’s just one photo to give you a little preview! I know I said this yesterday too, but I'm so excited to show you all the amazing looks I was able to see!<o:p></o:p><br />
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I decided to take a break from LFW and headed to the
Imperial War Museum for one of my assignments through my program. (No, school
does not stop during fashion week; one could only dream.) The museum is a
must-see for any world war history buff like myself, and after I finished
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Now, I’m an avid reader of Refinery29. I’m
subscribed to every city, and I read their emails daily. Their tips are much
easier to follow for a girl on a budget, and they cover everything from beauty
to fashion to celebs. When I plan on traveling, I check out their top tips for
the city. What restaurants are in? Where are the best places to shop?
Refinery29 has my back. I bought a copy of the book stateside, and it was
addicting. The styles are beautiful and the tips are very helpful. So, of
course, I had to attend the launch and meet the Editor-in-Chief and Creative
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It was amazing getting to meet the gorgeous ladies. They were
nice enough to sign my book and answer a few questions I had about getting into
fashion journalism. It was a nice way to end the day, and I headed back to my
room, relaxed a bit with my friends and then crashed. LFW day two: a success.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Here’s a warm welcome back to my blog since I’ve been away
for a little while. But today was an incredible day: it was the start of London
Fashion Week. And, being in London, I knew I had to be a part of it. So, that’s
just what I did.</div>
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I got in contact with Andreea from Dreaming of Chanel (link
to her blog <a href="http://dreamingofchanel.com/" target="_blank">here</a>), and she asked if I would be willing to be her personal
assistant for LFW. Of course I couldn’t say no! She had me meet her at 7:00 at
South Kensington station on Friday, the first day of LFW. So, I woke up at
4:59, got ready, headed out the door by 6:33, and met her at Pret a Manger at
6:58. We went to Duck and Dry, and I waited as she got her hair and makeup done.
It ended up looking gorgeous, and then we headed off in an Uber to Somerset
House. (Also my first Uber experience; it was very nice.)</div>
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We got to Somerset House a little after 9:30, and the site
of the gorgeous structure made me feel the warm and fuzzies I might say. It hit
me. I WAS AT FASHION WEEK.</div>
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What I found so incredible was that I recognized the area
from the photos I longingly looked through the past however many years. It was
spectacular; the music, the beauty, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the
style</i>. People wear the most outrageous things, and I think that is what
London is known for. Personally, I love it. The eclectic combos and bold
choices are exactly what I want to implement in my wardrobe. But because my
bank account may not be in synch with my style wish list, I ended up picking
out something a bit simpler. A nice pair of patterned trousers, a white button
up, my DSW Betsey Johnson shoes and my new jacket from H&M was what I went
with on my first day. Was it exactly my style? Probably not. I would have loved
to wear something a bit more edgy, but I’ll just have to save that for the next
LFW I guess.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We picked up a little bite to eat and did some street style
stalking after that. I got some incredibly cool photos, and I’m planning on
doing a big street style post at the end, so here is just a fun photo to get
you ready for even more coming soon.</div>
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I got in the queue to attend my first show: Felder Felder.
The clothes were spectacular. Lace and metallics appear to be coming back; but
don’t worry, fur will be too. The hair was just as fabulous; serious #hairenvy
after watching the show.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another cool part of the show? All the people I was able to
see. I love my bloggers, and I was able to see two of my favorites today. I got
a glance at the adorable Victoria from <a href="http://inthefrow.com/" target="_blank">Inthefrow</a> who was across the room. And,
I got to meet one of my favorite bloggers ever—Zoe from <a href="http://zoelondon.me/">zoelondon.me</a>. She is
the absolute sweetest, and before I came to London, she gave me some burger
tips. So, of course I had to say hi (and bring up the burger tweets!). She was
absolutely adorable and remembered who I was. It was incredible. I also saw
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<span style="font-size: small;">I also had the pleasure of attending James Kelly (where I
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Over at the Dreary Club, heavy knits and fabrics
dominated at Vin + Omi.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I guess she is a sight to see at fashion week. Still not 100% sure it is a she though...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OBSESSED with everything about her look. And her hair is AMAZING.</td></tr>
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Here are some other fun photos of the day:</div>
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London is a city with life. It has an energy that a person
can feel walking down the street. It picks up the cigarette butts, gets showers
from the rain and helps people, like me, when I feel like I’ve been stuck in
a rut.</div>
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Back in the states, I felt as though I was losing
inspiration. To blog, to write, to wear, to be. What am I doing with my life?
Where am I going? Oh, the trippy thinking.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But, I come to this city, and can’t help but <i>not</i> want to
stay in my room. I am constantly looking out the window, thinking, “I wonder
why that man has such a big book bag? Maybe he had class? Maybe he is going to
meet someone? A girlfriend? A wife? A child from the sitter? Maybe he has plans
tonight. Maybe he doesn’t.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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There’s always something to be. Something alive. Something fresh.
And that’s why I love it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The city is a giant mix of culture, each borough having its
unique qualities. But, each person is a Londoner, through and through.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As a class, we went to the musical “Once”. It was absolutely
beautiful. I’ll post the trailer below, just to give you a hint of what I was
able to see. I got all dressed up (sorry, no OOTD here), and paid <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">£</span>4.50
for a teeny tiny Belgian Chocolate ice cream, but it was well worth it. It’s
part of the culture. It’s part of the city. <o:p></o:p><br />
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I took a quick snap of the theater and took in everything
there was to see inside the theater. The history is astounding.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today we split into groups and went on a “scavenger hunt
around London.” We were in groups of three, and we were assigned to travel all
around the city to capture photos of different things on the list. I spent some
time (a few minutes, at least) at each stop, making mental notes at each place I
would want to go back to in the coming days and months. So much beauty.</div>
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I look around and realize I’m where I’m supposed to be. I’ve
never felt so alive, and the city has more in store for me. I can feel it.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-82060155743447745342015-01-15T18:08:00.000-06:002015-02-23T08:24:21.019-06:00Food: Crème de la CrêpeSo, I typically don’t do too many foodie posts. But, this
crepe shop needed to get a shout out. And here it is. If you’re ever
in Covent Garden and you don’t check out Crème de la Crêpe, did you even visit
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Okay, so this might be saying a lot, especially because I
haven’t toured the food part of London as much as I probably should have at
this point. As a poor college student, even though studying here has been
great, the whole dollar to pound conversion takes a toll on the pocketbooks.
So, I stop at the places that are either 1) highly recommended by the blogging
community or 2) look too darn cute to pass up. This shop was in category two
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Aundrea and I were wandering around hungry and
found one of the most adorable buildings I’ve ever seen. The lower level is built with
white stone archways, low ceilings and cozy seating. We wandered to the end,
and found the brilliant-ly pink Crème de la Crêpe shop. It was too cute to pass
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The shop offers more than just your typical crepe. While we
went with the Nutella and Skippy peanut butter option (which I highly
recommend), they also serve a variety of “savoury crepes,” or crepes that are
meant more for a meal, and even more options for “sweet crepes.” I’ll link
their site below—the options seem endless.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I also picked up a hot chocolate, which was very yummy. I am
quite particular about my drinks, and this one was a winner. Not only was the
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My bit of light reading. This is the magazine I picked up as inspiration for my styling course.</span></div>
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am planning on heading back on some point to try a savoury crepe—the “piggy
that went to the market” sounds extraordinary. Yes, a crepe sounds
extraordinary. Now I’m hungry, so I’ll end this here. Have you ever been to Crème
de la Crêpe? Where are your favorite food stops in London? Let me know in the
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Here is the <a href="http://cremedelacrepe.co.uk/" target="_blank">link to C</a><a href="http://cremedelacrepe.co.uk/" target="_blank">rème de la Crêpe's website</a>.</div>
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So, it’s been about three days since I last posted. In those
three days, I walked to Oxford Street and attempted to vlog… a bit embarrassing, I must admit… I then had my first LCF class, which was AMAZING. Yes, it was so great that it needed caps. My tutor was
late for class on Monday because he had just landed from his flight from the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Golden Globes. </i>Yes. That is the real
deal. He has probably styled people I have only dreamed of meeting, which is
cool, crazy and terrifying. My styling skills are definitely not up to par, but by the end of the semester I'm (hoping) to be ready to help you all out. Yeah, maybe I'll make that my job. Okay, I'll stop going on now. Another plus? He’s pretty cool (and not too intimidating). After
my class, I attempted to take the bus, went the wrong way, couldn’t get on
another bus because it turns out my oyster card wasn’t activated, then took the
tube in the wrong direction, figured out how to switch over, and somehow made
it to my location. It was a mess. I survived, but I was very done with London transportation. So, that was my
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Tuesday, Aundrea and I took a trip to Covent Garden, which
is absolutely gorgeous. Because I got way way waaayyy too lost, the rest of the
students in my group took a walking tour of London, which I missed. So, she
knew how to get there, and I just followed. We popped in and out of shops, but,
to my surprise, didn’t find too much. I tried to get pictures since
it was absolutely gorgeous, so I’ll be sure to post those below. The
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<b>The crepe café</b> (and everywhere else that I didn’t eat but
wanted to). I cannot even begin to explain how delicious they were. I’m
planning on doing a separate post about this lovely and delectable mini-shop,
but here is a little preview photo. Aundrea and I shared a Nutella and Skippy
peanut butter crepe. It. Was. So. Good. The hot chocolate was good too. But, I
must say, Costa still has the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had. What do you Londoners think about Costa? Just curious...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Isn't this cute? It's tiny and pink all over. How lovely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Abbie this one goes out for you. I know how you love candy. Yuuum.</span></div>
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<b>The talent.</b> There was an opera singer belting out a tune
while we were strolling through the market area, and it was quite impressive.
Not only do we not have street performers back in Iowa, but seeing all the
people surrounding the area listening was nice too. I mean, if you’re out there
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<b>Shopping. </b>Of course, I must include this. I only bought one
thing, which was a fashion magazine for my styling course. My tutor told my
class to pick out something that inspires us, and the magazine “Bricks” popped
out at me. I paid for it and noticed on the side: “Volume 1.” Not only did I
pick out a cool, vibrant publication, but it was also their first one published <i>ever</i>. I’m all
about supporting magazines (raises hands in the air for all other magazine
majors), so I thought it was an even better purchase than what I had even
imagined. We also stopped in a cute Disney store, which instantly reminded me
of home. My sister and mom love Disney everything, so that touched me a bit.
But really, there are both high scale shops like Burberry, and a little more
budget friendly options, like Zara, so you will not be disappointed by a stop.</div>
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<b>Architecture, buildings and color.</b> No, I am not a design student, nor have I
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This hotel is located right near where I live, and it's gorgeous. The sun setting made it picture perfect. But, like everything else, photos don't do it justice.</span></div>
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Might I say this has been the most exciting day in London so
far. Yes, I’ve only been here four days. And yes, yesterday was amazing. (who
wouldn’t want to go to the London College of Fashion?) But today was my day
for the city. Yes, I finally got out of the little Bloomsbury bubble to
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Now, you might be thinking, “This is the only part of the
city you’ve visited outside of where you’re staying. How do you know you love
it?” Well, I never said it was my favorite, and maybe it will be, maybe it
won’t be. But, the eclectic-y vibe, lively neon signs and style consisting of
platforms galore—what’s not to love? The lovely British blogger Lily Melrose
<a href="http://www.llymlrs.com/2014/03/london-camden-market.html" target="_blank">describes Camden as</a>, “<span style="color: #0e0e0e; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">It’s
not that hip anymore, These days its full of tourists and wheely suitcases, a
ridiculous amount of Obey Hats and street food galore. All while desperately
trying to cling on to some edge. Saying that - I do really like Camden.” She’s
comparing Camden to Shorditch, and while I haven’t visited Shorditch, I still
think Camden has a cool vibe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lets back track. Before Camden, we ate at Pret and met one of Aundrea’s
cousin’s friends. It was a great meal, and then we walked to the British
Museum. We saw the incredible Rosetta Stone and everything else in the ancient
Egypt and Greek (?) sections. To be honest, we seemed to wander all over the
ground level of the museum. She was kind enough to snap some photos of Aundrea
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we met with her, we walked back to our home for the semester and grabbed hats
since the wind was a bit brisk. I also had to drop off part of my sandwich
since I couldn’t finish it all—it made a lovely supper, too. Anyway, we decided
to head to Camden instead of Soho. We’ll make that trip soon and Carnaby Street
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walk was nice, and we stopped at a Mark and Spencer for a moment. Probably not
relevant, but I do like checking out supermarkets here versus what we have at
home. They’re all about the same, just in case you were wondering. It was a
very easy walk to get to Camden—it was literally a straight shot. The first
minor curve we had to take was right along where the Koko is located, and fancy
that. One of my favorite bands, 5 Seconds of Summer, performed there last year,
and it looked amazing. (Well, the videos did. Too bad I couldn’t have been
there for the show myself) So, instead of taking photos while they were there,
I took photos a year later. Close enough, I’d say. It appears to be a gorgeous
venue, so I’d love to attend a show there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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walked further and slipped in and out of shops here and there. We didn’t buy
anything, but just wandered along the cobblestone seeing what made each place
unique. And, in case you were wondering, the official scent of London is cigarette
smoke. It’s engulfing, but I love it. Maybe my love for the city is taking
over, but I don’t mind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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little vlog below so you can see what I did. After stopping at Costa for a hot
chocolate (the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had btw), we did some more walking
around before heading back. It was unique and fun and I loved it. All I can
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. If you would like to follow another blog who will basically be saying the same thing as mine except differently, then check out my roommate <a href="http://yeahsofaritsalright.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Aundrea's</a> blog. Yes, her name is linked. But no, my blue links aren't working. Dang technology.</span></div>
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Stylish.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Just a few words I’d use to describe what I saw today on my third day in the city.
Beautiful people, beautiful clothes, beautiful hair and beautiful inspiration.<o:p></o:p><br />
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This morning I slept in a bit—8.46 to be exact. I was too excited
to sleep. Today was my London College of Fashion orientation. Nervous as ever,
I got up, took my shower and got ready. How do you prep for the most stylish
schools in the world? The best of the best leave this school, and picking out
an ensemble to even attempt the brilliance of these artists is nearly
impossible. So, I stuck with the reliable: black on black on black.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Oh, and I found out I got my internship placement. The day
couldn’t have started any better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We walked from Store Street along all kinds of bitty streets
here and there. Then we arrived to one of the most gorgeous (and dangerous)
streets: Oxford Street. In case you don’t know, Oxford Street is home to some
of the best shopping in London, which is clearly dangerous. The sky was <a href="http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/oxford-street-christmas-lights-2" target="_blank">dotted with the Christmas light “orbs”</a>, which would be absolutely gorgeous to see lit
up. But there wasn’t much time to enjoy the surroundings because we were running late.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As soon as I entered the university, I knew I wasn’t in Iowa
anymore. People with gorgeously dyed hair (yes, cool colours are my favourite),
eclectic styles and photo shoot ready makeup appeared to be the majority. I have a weakness for bleached and coloured hair. This is my <a href="http://styled-by-lou.tumblr.com/post/107294415975" target="_blank">inspo</a>. (Should I get my hair done like this? Desperate to know what you all think!) We
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I am officially signed up for Styling and Fashion History,
Art & Artefact. Styling was my number one course to get into, and I am
thrilled to say I got in because it fills up quickly. For my fashion
history course, I will be going to an exhibit each week, so the inspiration
will be everywhere. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We had drinks and a reception afterwards in a building a
half hour walk away. I don’t think I’ve walked this much in a long time. Who
needs a gym when you can speed walk down the streets and dodge cars all at the
same time?<o:p></o:p></div>
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I finally made it back to my living quarters around 6.00,
and I am exhausted. I had an incredible day, but I do think some shopping will
need to be done… to fit in, of course.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ve only been here three days, but I’ve already fallen in
love. I’ve seen things and been places that I’ve only dreamed of. Saying that I’m
studying at the London College of Fashion is something that I never thought I’d
have the chance to say, but I’m yelling it loud now. This is happiness. I’m in
a city I love, finding the things I love, and I can’t wait to see what the next
weeks and months have in store. I’m planning to start daily vlogging tomorrow,
and maybe I’ll do some OOTD posts too. Until next time,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-27319782480455441592015-01-08T19:00:00.000-06:002015-02-23T08:25:18.864-06:00Welcome to London<div class="MsoNormal">
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Yes, from London. AAAHHHH.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, I probably should have posted yesterday since this <i>is</i> my
second day here, but yesterday was jet lag and today is excitement.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Yesterday I arrived in this beautiful city after a long and
sleepless flight from Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow. The plane ride was
loud because of the children, but really, who could blame them. It isn’t the
most comfortable ride… But, surprisingly, the vegetarian lasagna wasn’t too
bad. My flight left at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday and landed at 7:55 a.m. on
Wednesday. Besides the fact that my carry-on didn’t fit into the overhead bin
(not my fault—United's bins were faulty), my luggage and I both made it in one
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Not quite sure where this was taken at, but London sure is pretty.</span></div>
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We then waited an hour for our shuttle to arrive and
pick us up. The driver was a lovely man, but his driving was not so nice. It
did appear that our shuttle could break down at any minute, but it never did.
The three of us in the shuttle all picked window seats, and what incredible
things did we see. The city landscapes. The actually green grass. The historical
buildings. The roads…Yes, the driving did mess with my mind a bit. Driving on
the left side of the road still messes with me a bit.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Our room when we first arrived--I'll post an updated photo soon.</span></div>
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Once we arrived, we checked in and I showered. I was in
dire need of a shower. The combination of the long flight and the warm winter
jacket I was wearing was not a good combination. Compared to the -6 degree
weather I have at home, the 40 and 50 somethings are amazing. We then took a
short walk to the Brunswick Shopping Centre close by to pick up some
necessities. I now have to cook for myself. Not prepared for that… Oh, and I
had my first Nandos. YUMMY. It definitely lived up to the praise it has received.</div>
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Not too much more happened yesterday. It was quite the dull
day of drowsing off standing up, unpacking, and drowsing off again. Jet lag is
sure a pain. So, I was in bed by 11:00 and up today by 8:00. (or 7:56 because I
hate setting my alarms on “normal” times)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today was an absolute blast. Since I’m studying at the
London College of Fashion, I was able to arrive before the rest of the group.
Four other girls and I showed up to the lobby of our building and met one
of the coordinators who gave us a little walking tour of the Bloomsbury area.
It’s charming and absolutely beautiful. We then had an orientation session,
teaching me all the ins and outs and of British culture. I feel more Brit-ish
already. Well, I guess.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Store Street is so pretty at night.</span></div>
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Then was lunch. We went to Wagamama. It. Was. So. Good. My first
time there, and I loved it. I’ve seen Louise (Sprinkle of Glitter) vlog her
Wagamama’s experiences, and I must say I agree with her and her love for the
food. On our way, we saw a Primark. Clearly, we stopped back after all of our
other activities were done. When we went back, we stopped by an adorable store
called Tiger. It really is like an eclectic Ikea in London. And it was (except for
the spendy bit). My roommate and I came back and made food. Yes, real, edible, food. Pasta and chips to be exact. And it was delicious. Very proud of us and
our lack of cooking abilities. Now, I’m back in my room writing this after
calling my parents. (Viber is an excellent app for free calling whilst abroad)
I’m tired and lacking in pictures—my bad. But I’m planning on starting daily
vlogging this weekend and, of course, taking more photos in the process. I have
orientation tomorrow at the London College of Fashion, which will be incredible…
Besides the fact that I have no idea what to wear. I’ll go ahead and figure
that out now. Until next time,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-22635418836276667892014-12-31T22:21:00.000-06:002015-02-23T08:25:33.645-06:00To Close 2014: A little post about happinessHello all, and happy almost 2015! So, I was hoping to do a
little year in review post, and I’ve discovered one thing whilst looking back
on the months: I didn’t do very much. And that means I didn’t take many photographs.
So, I thought back on what made me happy (clearly what I captured most), and
thus decided that would be my post. What brings me happiness?<br />
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First and foremost before anything is family. Even when they
seem to nag or bother, it’s amazing to know there’s always a support crew
behind me. They’ve helped me so much with absolutely everything (especially with my study abroad endeavors), and I have no idea what I’d do
without them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My family (minus the brother) came to visit me during parents weekend.</span></div>
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<b>My Friends</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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How terrible is it that I don’t have a good photo with
some of the most incredible people I’ve met? It’s pretty bad. (And if you guys
are reading this we have to do this ASAP) But, these are the people I go to
when I’m freaking out about my last exam or the new Taylor Swift album—and they
don’t judge me for it. Thanks for being there guys.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Aundrea and I at the One Direction concert in Chicago. It. Was. So. Good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A terribly dark and weirdly lit shot at the Hoodie Allen concert downtown. Yeah. These are my friends.</span></div>
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So, one might say, “How have you never been to the state of
Illinois when you live in Iowa? They’re right next door!” Well, that is
correct. But you see, I live on the Northwest side of Iowa (aka the part where
there is nothing), so I’m a solid nine hours away from the bustling
Midwest city of Chicago. But, what did I do this summer? I visited Chicago, and
thus made my first trip to the windy city. It was amazing. Cities are where I
feel like I belong. I appreciate my Midwest roots, but there’s something about
a city that entices me. So, spending a week
there was an absolute highlight of my summer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This was so high above the city. It was amazing.</span></div>
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Errr you had to know this would be on the list, right? I
think it is safe for me to say that there is nothing like a concert. You are
going to a venue, no matter how big or small, in which everyone is there for
that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">one </i>reason: the band. There’s
always a kind of adrenaline rush when they first come out on stage, and I
haven’t experienced anything quite like that in my short little life so far. In
the spring, I saw Hoodie Allen and Karmin, who both came to the capital of
Iowa, my college city. I saw One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer this August
in Chicago WITH FLOOR SEATS. My mind was blown. Concerts do make me
incredibly happy, but I do hate how expensive they can be… If you would like to loan me some $$$ for Taylor's 1989 tour, I wouldn't mind...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"She's into drummers…" Yes. Yes I am.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I am so proud of this picture. I will probably show this to my grandchildren because this is basically a once in a lifetime shot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This is supposed to be longer, but I can't get it to work right. So, here's Harry and Niall for you. You're welcome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Amy & Nick from Karmin are adorable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bonnie McKee. And this is no filter.</span></div>
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As a magazines and English major, I must say reading is one
of my favorite things to do. I will honestly read anything, and I’ve read some
great books this year that I highly recommend (and some not so great books that I definitely don't recommend…). This year proved to be an
amazing one for women, and one of my inspirations is Sophia Amoruso, who wrote one of my favorite books of the year. And I'm only 3/4 of the way done with it. In “#GirlBoss,”
she says she doesn’t want to be considered a role model, but how couldn’t she
be? She went through some difficult years, followed what she loved and made it
out on top. Her tips are
outlined with common sense: work hard, and it’ll pay off. That’s
going to be my new motto for the new year. I also picked up “Refinery 29: Style
Stalking,” “The Craft” and “It” this year, all with tips that blow my mind. All
are well worth the investment. I also read some great literature both inside
and outside the classroom. In my writing class, we watched “Capote,” and I sort
of became obsessed with Truman Capote's story. So, I read “In Cold Blood” and “Breakfast at
Tiffany’s.” Both were so well written, and I would like to read more from
him. (Side note: I love Audrey, but there aren't many similarities between the
film and novella of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” which was quite disappointing)<o:p></o:p></div>
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These are a few of the things that make me most happy, and I
am glad I was able to explore myself a bit more. But, like any other
19-year-old, I still don’t know what the heck I’m doing with my life. I know
2015 will be a new start for me. I’m ready to start figuring things out a bit,
and what better to do that in the place I’ve always dreamed of: London. I will
be spending the first four months of the new year in the city, and I am
nervous/excited/thrilled to see everything the year has in store. Thank you
2014; you were pretty good. But, I have a feeling—scratch that, I KNOW—2015 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>will be even better.</div>
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Until next year (which is an hour and 45 minutes away for me currently),</div>
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Maggie D. xx</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-46365662957631364252014-12-29T01:58:00.000-06:002014-12-29T01:58:07.255-06:002014: Music Year in Review
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So, if I had to say what my favorite thing is besides
fashion, I would say music. Actually, that is a very easy answer for
me. I love music. I actually listen to music all day with whatever I’m doing. But because it is such a huge part of my life, I figured I would have
to do a favorites post for you all from the year. Now, I can guarantee I’ll
forget something and deeply regret it, but here are some of my favorite albums
of 2014. And no, they are in no particular order because that would be wayyyy
too hard to do. So, without further ado, here are my favorite albums of 2014.</div>
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1. <b>5SOS</b>—from SLSP to THEIR OWN ALBUM<o:p></o:p></div>
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this band and I thought, “Wow, they’re pretty good.” And then I found some
other people who liked this dumb band. And then we partied on their third
birthday. And then we find out: they will have a single released. So, what do
you do? You stay up until 2 in the morning to watch the “She Looks so Perfect” lyric
video. And you do the same for “Don’t Stop.” And all of a sudden they’re on the
Billboard Music Awards. And then you hear “Teenage Dirtbag” and cry because you
see how far they’ve come. Then, in July, when their self-titled album is
released in the US, you can’t help but shed a tear. Because those four Aussies
made it. If that doesn’t make you want to go pick up their pop-punk album, then
I don’t know what will. If you don’t think SLSP is your thing (ugh too mainstream),
then take a chance on “End Up Here,” which adds a little more edge. Hear the
drums and bass. You will fall in love with them, just like I did.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. <b>Ed Sheeran</b>—X<o:p></o:p></div>
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I still remember fall of my senior year—I found Ed Sheeran. I also remember I cried the first time I heard his album. His voice has something—he’s got “it,” and I don’t even know what “it” is. “It” is a true passion. The man’s got talent, but he’s got more than that. He’s got passion. I feel like that’s missing in a lot of people today. He doesn’t write songs with dinky lyrics because that’s what’ll sell. He writes about life. Emotions. Love. Heartbreak. He lays out his life on the guitar and through the words he flawlessly sings. He can envelop a crowd with a single instrument. If that isn’t talent, then I don’t know what is. And the thing is, he captures every emotion. I am currently listening to “One,” and while I’ve never had love go wrong like he has, I can feel for him. I can feel for the people who have this feeling. And he <i>creates </i>this. It’s a masterpiece. “Photograph” makes me long for a love that’s worth remembering through that one thing that you keep tucked in your pocket, hoping. Hoping one day to find that person again. “I’m a Mess,” exudes a desperation, a serious passion—is it an inner torture? His songs have a deep, inner burn that makes my heart ache; for me, for him, for everyone else who listens.</div>
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3. <b>Halsey</b>—Room 93<o:p></o:p></div>
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I found out about her (Ashley) this year (?), and she, like Ed, has fully immersed herself into her lyrics. “Would you pin me to a wall, would you beg or would you crawl, stick a needle in your hungry eyes for me.” “I’m the wanderess, I’m the one night stand, don’t belong to no city, don’t belong to no man.” Her lyrics speak deep, but the visuals that correspond with the tracks speak more. The ache, the potency—her voice captures a listener and brings them into her world. She’s been through shit (pardon the language), and she’s willing to share it through her words. Though this was only an EP, it’s an insanely perfect purchase. Her live videos on her tour with The Kooks are great too. “Trouble (Stripped)” holds a special place in my heart. She’s touring the US in the spring, and I would LOVE to see her—but I’ll be in London. So, if you see her rock her pixie-ness, send me pics.</div>
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4. <b>Taylor Swift</b>—1989<o:p></o:p></div>
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Might I just say, the 1989-era of Taylor Swift is actually my favorite. I hesitate to listen to country, and I thought Red would be my favorite album. But 1989 tops every expectation. There’s something about the ’80s beats that I adore. Does anyone else here it (especially in “Style”)? The poppy beats in songs like “Welcome to New York,” are addicting. And every song is incredibly written. “Clean” touches deeper than many of the other songs on the album: “the water filled my lungs I screamed so loud but no one heard a thing.” She takes delicate care of each word, and her emotions are still as strong in this album as it has been in past albums. And I know everyone has gushed about this album, but it’s worth gushing about. 10/10 for you Taylor.</div>
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5. <b>One Direction</b>—Four (aka my new fave 1D album)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Every time these lads release an album, I never know what to
expect. I’ve been a fan of theirs since (basically) the beginning, and each
album they release is much more mature and different than the previous. Yet, each
one tops the next. But they’ve really outdone themselves this time around. They
released “Fireproof” for free, and I loved the simpleness (?) of it. Yes, I
made up that word, and I’m not sure it’s what I’m necessarily looking for. But
their voices really stood out to me; there was a real sincerity. I feel like
this album is really <i>theirs</i>. They really
got into songwriting, and I think that made this album as strong as it is.
“Where Do Broken Hearts Go” and “Stockholm Syndrome” are my favorites. The
instrumentals and voices are incredible, and I would LOVE to see this concert
live. I don’t have tickets for the OTRA tour, but if anyone wants to go, I’m
game.</div>
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6. <b>Troye Sivan</b>—YouTube can find some amazing talent<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, I know he sang before this year. But, I didn’t give a
solid listen until “TRXYE” was released. It blew my mind. Before he was a
music-maker in my mind, he was the adorable Troye from YouTube. And I feel like
I knew him pretty well (well, as much as I can from not actually meeting him, but
I’d love to set-up a meeting sometime soon). But, this EP was a lovely
surprise. “Happy Little Pill” is a tune—and cocaine?! Shocked me at first. But,
the guy has talent. The beats are sick—did I just say that?—but the entire EP
is catchy. I’ve seen he’s working on an album, and I can’t wait to hear more of
his beautiful voice soon. “Touch” makes me feel… impassioned? Ready to rip
someone’s shirt off? Okay, I’ll leave it at that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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7. <b>Bastille</b>—VS.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here’s another one of those bands that I LOVE, and when I saw
that they had an EP release for this year, I nearly jumped ship. Jumped ship of
what, I have no idea. And when I saw they had a song with another fave band,
HAIM, I was an emotional wreck. “Bad Blood” nearly killed me. That album tears
at my heart. This EP gave me a different vibe, and at first I wasn’t sure what
to feel. “The Driver” was one of my first clear favorites. Zane Lowe’s
rescoring of “Drive” was incredible, and that song instantly took me back to
the film. “Torn Apart,” featuring Grades, is one of my favorites. There’s much
more instrumental and beats in these tracks than what I’m used to, but I think
they succeeded. It’s growing on me, and I must say “Remains” tops the VS.
collabs. I think the entire concept of the EP is inventive, and I like that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, I mentioned the “Drive” rescore in Bastille’s little
section. Well, The 1975’s tune “Medicine” was the perfect fit, and this isn’t
an album. It isn’t even an EP. But, it is well worth the shout out. The song <i>is </i>them. The beginning of the track is
gorgeous, and the guitar breaks in subtly. It then builds up, the instruments
building up to Matty’s phenomenal entrance. “And how can I refuse? Yeah you rid
me of the blues.” That’s actually what this song does. This song <i>is </i>my medicine. It fits perfectly with
their aesthetic, and the little bits I’ve seen of this live makes me melt.
Because this band has a passion that is unreal. Because they’ve got talent that
is incomparable. Because <i>they </i>are who
the world needs to watch out for. They know what they’re doing, and they do it
well. I’ve heard another two years for the album, and I know it’ll be
brilliant. Because why wouldn’t it be? This is just a taste of what they have,
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Not only is she an absolute style icon, but her edginess
rocked my year. I feel as though she emerged as someone that I needed in my
life, and I am ever grateful for that. I’ve loved Marina and the Diamonds, and
I knew that they were besties, but I never gave her a chance. (Why, I have no
idea). “Sucker” pushes the boundaries on music, and everything about her gives
life into a very saturated industry of safe-playing pop music creators. The
guitar is insane, and her performance is always insane. She doesn’t care. She’s
just herself. “I’m a killer” in the title track “Sucker” perfectly describes
the sensation. “Break the Rules” is gaining steam, and rightfully so. And while
I love “Boom Clap,” take a listen to “Hanging Around” to get what I’d like to
call her <i>real </i>sound. It’s badass,
just like her. She’s got an image, and I’m liking it. I can’t wait to see what
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Here are some other artist favorites. Just because they
didn’t have an album come out doesn’t mean that I wasn’t infatuated with them
this year. Some I’ve loved for more than a year, some I’m just getting into.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*All photos are screenshots of my PURCHASED albums on iTunes. Be sure to purchase them yourself. You won't regret it.</span></div>
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Okay, so I know I missed Blogmas day 23, 24 and, well, every
day before that, but I figured I couldn’t miss day 25! So, here I am doing a
little house-y festive post. We didn’t get all the decorating done this year
that we would have liked, but as long as there’s a tree, then I’m happy. We had
cinnamon rolls for breakfast (my favey fave), and then we figured that the rest
of the day should be spent watching films. In other words: this is the day of my dreams.</div>
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On a side note: I just watched “The Holiday” a few days ago AND I
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I have some yearly highlights and packing posts coming up,
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Merry Crimbo,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Maggie D. xx<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m back with another Blogmas post for you—and it’s a
recipe. Yes, if you know me at all, you’re probably thinking, “Why would she
bake something? She can’t bake AT ALL.” And I would agree with this. But, I saw
this lovely Christmas gift idea on <a href="http://mycakies.com/2010/03/diy-cupcake-in-a-jar/" target="_blank">mycakies.com</a>, and I figured I would have to
try it out myself and let you know how it turned out. Sometimes those professional bakers make things that are literally impossible. BUT IT WORKED. Well, mostly. It got a little messy, but I think it would make an adorable gift. So I made
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<b>A WARNING</b>: This is not totally gorgeous—I am not a professional. At all. Like at all. But, I’m hoping that you at least get some inspiration. Let me know if it helped you with your gift giving, and I can’t wait to speak with you all again soon.</div>
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Supplies you'll need:<br />
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<li>Red Velvet cake mix (I mean you could make it homemade if you're feeling ambitious)</li>
<li>Whipped cream cheese frosting</li>
<li>A mason jar</li>
<li>Ribbon</li>
<li>A cupcake tin</li>
<li>Pam (or whatever else you use to keep the cake mix from sticking)</li>
<li>A mixing jar</li>
<li>A spatula</li>
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Maggie D. xx<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m back. AAHH. I just finished the first semester of my sophomore
year in college, and it flew by. I always say I won't fall behind blogging, but I always do. However, I'm back, and I promise I won't be leaving this time. Why is that? Because I'll need to be updating you about London. YES,
LONDON. I made it through this crazy semester in Iowa, and now I’ll spend the
next four months in a city I’ve always dreamed of.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m planning on doing a yearly favorites post soon, so I’ll
update you with some of my festivities then. But I figured I would try to do at
least a few Blogmas posts while I still have time! Yes, I know I missed days 1-20... We'll just start out a little later than most.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’ve been a little out of the Christmas mood recently (maybe
it’s because there’s no snow), but I figured I would need to change that
myself. So, after watching Elf, some vlogmas and Christmas-y videos on YouTube, and listening to Christmas tunes (Band Aid 30's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" is amazing), I'm finally starting to feel in the mood. I’m figuring
out what the most festive of festivities would be, and I picked out some of my
favorites for you all.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Favorite Christmas Movie:</b></h3>
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"Elf"<o:p></o:p>—"Christmas Vacation" is a close second</div>
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<b>Favorite Christmas Song:</b></h3>
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The Christmas Song (errr festive title too)<br />
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<b>Favorite Christmas Food:</b></h3>
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Peanut Butter Balls—recipe to come! (I know you'll love it as much as I do)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Favorite Christmas Candle Smell:</b></h3>
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Christmas Cookies or anything that smells festive: Christmas tree, Christmas Cinnamon, Christmas Candy Apple. Now I think I'm just putting Christmas in front of some of my favorite smells because I love candles...<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Favorite Tradition:</b></h3>
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Getting together with my family and eating way too much
food. Family is what makes this season amazing.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My lovely siblings, cousins and I.</span></div>
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<b>Ugly Christmas Sweaters: Yay or Nay?</b></h3>
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Yay, obviously! Who doesn’t like getting to dress up like a
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So, this is my scatterbrained post about Christmas. I want
to post a recipe or DIY for you before the actual date—it’ll be here quick. I
also best finish up my shopping. So, I’ll call it good for today. Be sure to finish up <i>your</i> shopping, remember Santa is
always watching and please keep in mind: giving is ALWAYS better than receiving. Until
next time,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Maggie D. xx<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hello everyone, I’m back! I’ve been gone for a bit because of
my crazy summer job, so my sleep schedule switched again. I worked days instead
of nights (such a blessing for school), but it was still quite the adjustment
after working a night shift. Never. Want. To. Go. Back. To. That.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On a different, more exciting, note, I moved back into
college on Friday, and just got moved in to start my sophomore year. This
semester will be crazy, exciting, stressful and full of planning. I’m trying to catch up with everyone I’ve missed the past few months before starting classes tomorrow already. Moving back to the bigger city is one of the most exciting parts of it all, as my summer was quite bland. Actually, I can say it: summer was very, very boring. I have
concerts, namely One Direction in Chicago next weekend (be prepared for an ultimate
fangirl post—I can’t help it), little here and there favorites and plenty of
other lifestyle and fashion updates. London will be coming in the spring, but that’s
a whole different story.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My roommate and I are trying to get sorted, and, fingers
crossed, will be starting a YouTube channel soon as well. Hopefully you will
get a whole new look into my life and style while at college.<o:p></o:p></div>
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No photos for todays post as we are just getting settled in,
but would you enjoy a dorm room post? Maybe a class update? A tour around my
campus? Let me think of something creative, and I’m hoping to give this blog a
fresh new start. I have been very on and off here, so I would love to give you
a more full look at my life and post at least once per week this semester.
Challenging, yes. But I’m trying my best during these crazy times I would like
to call being 19. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to seeing you here
again soon. For any more updates, be sure to follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/Maggie_Dickman" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and
<a href="http://instagram.com/maggie_dickman" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Be ready for the year ahead. I know I’m sure ready for it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Maggie D. xx<o:p></o:p></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-41575242474026473802014-07-27T01:06:00.001-05:002014-07-27T01:07:21.378-05:00I Wish I Was, I Wish I Was, Beside You<br />
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I just had to use one of my favorite 5SOS lyrics as my
title, fitting since I finally got a physical copy of their album at Target on
Friday (such excitement!). I’ve been struggling to come up with a post to write
about. I read so many amazing blogs with people who live crazy lives of
traveling, shopping, festival-going, or all of the above. I am from the middle
of no-where where there is never anything to do. I traveled once this summer, and
there is no decent shopping in sight. I work all day, and usually end up coming
home solely to relax at night. What could I possibly show you all that is
actually “fun” or “photo-worthy?”</div>
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That’s when I decided to take a closer look at my life. Yes,
nothing extravagant seems to happen in my daily routine, but it’s the little
things that bring joy, too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Take, for example, Friday. I woke up early to go get our
vehicle worked on (boring, I know), but we didn’t just travel to the nearest “city”
(or bigger town, as I like to say), for that. My little sister, going to be a
freshman in high school, was getting her braces off. How exciting for her! While
this was just an average day for me, this was one of the best days for
her. We stopped by Target, each picked up a copy of the 5SOS album (yes, we
both like the same band), went to the orthodontist to take out the metal, and then went to Olive
Garden to celebrate. I had some amazing pasta and chocolate mousse cake for
dessert. I would like another piece now, please.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Look at her BEAUTIFUL, braces free, smile. (I'm on the left, just in case you didn't know!)</span></div>
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We headed back home on the 30-minute drive back to my
teeny-tiny town and I had my sister take an OOTD photo in my street to end the
day. Yes, I know I wear a lot of black/gray, but it’s my go-to, even for
summer! As a bonus, I was wearing one of my absolute favorite Jawbreaking tees. They’re
always so unique, so their shop is one of my favorites online.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Top: Jawbreaking (link to their site <a href="http://www.shopjawbreaking.com/" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bottoms: Forever 21 (Cut by me--post on my DIY <a href="http://mychicadventure.blogspot.com/2014/06/sun-diy-denim.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sandals: Forever 21 (borrowed from my sister)</span></div>
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While it wasn’t much, it was a special day for both her and
me. Seeing her growing up makes me so happy & sad at the same time. Where did
my little sister go? But, it’s nice being able to spend this time with her since
I’ll end up having to move away soon, as college is flying by (getting a bit watery-eyed
at this point). Small town life just isn’t for me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Basically, I’m trying to share with you what I’ve been trying to
teach myself. Yes, not everyday will be as fabulous and extravagant as others,
and maybe you will only do one experience worth binge-blogging about all year,
but be sure to take note of the little things too. Not only in blogging, but in
life. These little memories are the ones that add up to make you just as happy
as a singular major event. And hold joy dear, not only your own, but also those
of the one’s you love.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t want to get too emotional now, and I’m sorry if I haven’t
gotten around to reading your blogs recently. I’m struggling writing blogs for myself, let
alone reading others! I have two more 6-day work weeks coming up, and I’ll be
sure to read yours as soon as I can before heading back to college the next
week. I love reading about what’s been going on with your lives, especially if you have been doing some fun things this summer. If you are, then I’ve lived my summer vicariously through you. Speaking of summer, WHERE DID IT GO?! I’ve enjoyed getting a bit of blogging done this
summer, and I am praying I will keep up with it this year as a second-year
student at college. Much love and thanks for keeping up with me thus far—it’s
only the beginning.</div>
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Much love,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Maggie D. xx<o:p></o:p></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-67060819081571577092014-07-20T02:36:00.003-05:002014-07-20T13:33:22.375-05:00I’VE BEEN ACCEPTED!! *Cue Celebration*<div class="MsoNormal">
I’m sitting here, writing this blog post at 2 in the morning,
listening to Matty & George from The 1975 on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show (I’m catching up on my interviews), questioning absolutely nothing. I am quite content
actually. After a week of stress, reading, and more stress and reading, I finally
found out the best news I’ve heard all summer. In fact, besides my trip to
Chicago, this was the only exciting thing to happen to me this summer (sad but true—there isn’t much to do back home where I’m from).</div>
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Last Sunday, I submitted my essay to finish up my study
abroad application. I was basically shaking as I pressed the submit button. I wasn’t
<i>tooooo </i>nervous, but there was
obviously a bit of nerves. <i>What if I didn’t
get accepted? What if I looked at myself as a failure for the rest of my life?</i>
Ok, so I wasn’t <i>that</i> worried. But I was
still scared.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They informed me that I would hear back in five business
days, so I figured I would know by Friday. The days seem to drag on and on—I just
wanted to know my fate. 5 p.m. hit on Friday, and I figured I wouldn’t know for
the week. A WEEKEND OF ANXIOUSLY WAITING—I COULDN’T DO IT.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Then, at exactly 5:15 Friday evening, I got the email: <i>Dear Maggie, I am happy to inform you that
you have been selected to study on (college’s name) England program during the
Spring of 2015…</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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I basically froze and wanted to cry and scream and fall down
all at the same time. This is what I have wanted for <i>years</i>. I got accepted, and I am still in a bit of shock.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My sister was the only one home at the time, so I told her
and texted everyone else that I love: “<i>I
GOT ACCEPTED!!”</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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I had to celebrate, so my sister and I hit up one of my
favorite, summery local restaurants for an infamous “Bob’s dog” and fries. We stopped
by the DQ for a shake afterward, and celebrated that night by watching <i>House Hunters</i>. Such a celebration, I know, but it really was a lovely evening. I posted a few photos
from our little outing, including a little OOTD post. Simple tees, jeans and
my new Vans are perfect for summer. I am so so so excited to take this next
step in my life, and I cannot wait to travel to London next spring.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Since back-to-college shopping is just around the corner
(really, where did summer go?) I was wondering if any Brits would share with me
some winter/spring essentials. What should I invest in before traveling across
the pond? Thanks for reading, and I have a five day break from work this week,
so expect another post again soon!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because of my awkward hours at work, I seem to be suffering
bouts of insomnia, or so it seems. I’m up until the weeee hours of the morning
(4-4:30 to be exact… sorry if you read my tweets at this time of day). Since I
can’t sleep, I took up reading, and reading has given me all kinds of new
inspirations. I am currently finishing up my post at a little coffee shop in my
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My first read was <i>IT</i>
by Alexa Chung. I have adored her style and grace for the longest time, and I
have been saving up for studying abroad, but I thought this was a necessary
minor purchase, as a book purchase wouldn’t break me in the long run. And it
was an incredible purchase. If you have been debating purchasing this book I
say <i>GO FOR IT.</i> The book puts me in
Alexa’s mind, giving me an insight as to why she wears what she wears/does what
she does/what she gets inspo from/etc. Her style inspirations are fab, ranging
from Wednesday Addams to Kate Moss. She shares her advice from boys to
festivals, giving tips here and there for readers who, like me, want to channel
their inner “Chung.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Whilst reading reviews of the book, people complained it
wasn’t much of what they were looking for. After reading it, I must add my two
cents—what <i>were</i> you looking for? It
gives us ace style tips and the photos are incredible, with tidbits of advice
here and there. She gave tips to improving my Instagram photos (here is the <a href="http://instagram.com/maggie_dickman" target="_blank">link</a> to my Insta if you would like to follow meee) and shared her
love for dinosaurs. What more can a person want? One of my favorite quotes
(among many, I might add): “Looking effortless takes a lot of effort.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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My best friend from college and I decided to start our own
little book club which is honestly one of the greatest things I decided to do
this summer. As English majors, it’s good to continue honing our inner lit
analysts whilst reading some literary classics. (How educated did I sound right
there?) In a writing class we took together, we watched the film <i>Capote</i>, giving us a taste about this
intriguing author and his life. So, we had to pick up two of his greatest
works, <i>In Cold Blood</i>, and the well-known
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<i>Breakfast at Tiffany’s</i>
is a novella, and because it was only 87 pages long, we decided to start with
this book. Audrey Hepburn brought Holly Golightly to life in the film, and her
face stuck in my mind as I read the novel. Her character is complex, and, is a
“<i>real</i> phony,” but she embodies the
grace of a woman of her time. “<i>Darling</i>”
has been on repeat in my head, and you can hear her voice as it describes the
way she dresses. I embody the simplicity of Holly: “…she wore a slim cool black
dress, black sandals, a pearl chocker…A pair of dark glasses blotted out her
eyes.” The grace described through this one ensemble, and the twist and turns
her character takes enthralls me throughout the entire novella. While I haven’t
seen the film (I know, where have I been living?!), I would highly recommend
the book. You can’t fully capture a literary genius on the screen.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These books both encompass styles and creativity that I
absolutely adore. Literary figures and pop culture icons are perfect places to
get style inspirations—where do you get your inspiration? What has been on your
reading list for the summer? Please share in the comments below.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I've been super busy with work and home remodeling, but I promise I will be posting a regular account post soon. I will also be catching up with my subscription list on here as well, so I'm sorry if I haven't posted on your blog in awhile! I was recently
chosen for two different tags, and I figured I’d answer both of them in one
post since I can’t turn a tag post down! I was tagged by Evi from
<a href="http://evithefashionista.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">evithefashionista </a>for the “This or That tag” and Keighly from her self-titled
blog <a href="http://keighly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">keighly</a> for the Q&A tag, so go ahead and give these lovely ladies a
follow. It’s so hard to choose specific people to tag, so if any of you would
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blush or bronzer
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lip gloss or
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acrylic or
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brights or darks
// darks<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
//body//<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
perfume or body
splash // perfume<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
lotion or body
butter // lotion<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
body wash or soap
// body wash<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
LUSH or Bath
& Body Works // LUSH<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
//fashion//<o:p></o:p></div>
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jeans or skirt //
jeans<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
dresses or skirts
// both!<o:p></o:p></div>
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stripes or plaid
// stripes<o:p></o:p></div>
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flip flops or
sandals // sandals<o:p></o:p></div>
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scarves or hats
// hats<o:p></o:p></div>
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studs or dangly
earrings // studs<o:p></o:p></div>
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necklaces or
bracelets // both<o:p></o:p></div>
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heels or flats //
boots!<o:p></o:p></div>
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chelsea boots or combat
boots // Chelsea<o:p></o:p></div>
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forever 21 or
H&M // H&M<o:p></o:p></div>
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Saks 5th or
Nordstrom // nordstrom<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
//hair//<o:p></o:p></div>
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curly or straight
// straight<o:p></o:p></div>
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bun or ponytail
// bun<o:p></o:p></div>
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hair spray or gel
// hair spray<o:p></o:p></div>
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long or short //
long<o:p></o:p></div>
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light or dark //
both<o:p></o:p></div>
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side sweep bangs
or full bangs // full bangs<o:p></o:p></div>
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up or down //
down<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
//random//<o:p></o:p></div>
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rain or shine //
depends on my mood<o:p></o:p></div>
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summer or winter
// summer<o:p></o:p></div>
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fall or spring //
fall<o:p></o:p></div>
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chocolate or
vanilla // chocolate<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
east coast or
west coast // both<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p><br /></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Q&A Tag<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What is your
current fashion obsession?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
With fall on the
way, I have recently been investing in skinnies and boots because I can never
have enough! I have been drawn to darker colors recently, so I have invested in
a few pair of black skinnies for the cooler months. I have been dying for a
pair of Chelsea boots for fall too—I can’t wait for the cooler months ahead!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What is your
current make-up obsession?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Spot Eraser—I use it as a concealer, and it covers up everything!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What are you
wearing today?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I have a
terrible job, so I am sticking in my shorts and tee that I wore to bed until I
switch into a pair of jeans and a tee shirt for my factory job (yucky, I
know—but I’ll do whatever I need to to help pay for London!)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Hair?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Straightened<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Do you nap a lot?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Not too much! I
would rather read, blog, or catch up on YouTube!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Why is today
special?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I was able to do
a Google Hangout with one of my best friends from college since we live so far
away from each other!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What would you
like to learn to do?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I would love to
learn another language (French? Italian?) or learn how to play guitar.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What's for dinner
today?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Steak!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What are you
listening to right now?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Me-The 1975
(hyping up until I see them in November)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What is your
favorite weather?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My favorite is
when the brisk air starts to pick up in the fall—breaking out boots and
skinnies is my favorite.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What's the last
thing you bought?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A bunch of
goodies on sale at Old Navy including a loose fitting black sheer top with mini
white stripes and, of course, black boots on sale for $13.99.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What are your
essentials when travelling?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My phone (and a
charger), bottled water, a magazine, and a good music playlist.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What's your
style?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A lot of
black/navy and white/cream. I like to stick with basics and throw in a pop of
color with accessories. Simplicity is key.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What is your most
challenging goal at the moment?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Figuring out how
to pay for college/studying abroad and where I want to end up after I graduate.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>If you could have
a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would
you like it to be?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I would love a
flat in London—the city seems so beautiful to me! I was in LA last summer and
loved it there as well—two opposite ends of the spectrum, I know. This is a
tough one!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Favorite vacation
spot?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I loved LA when
I visited last summer, and just got back from a short trip to Chicago this
summer. My favorite vacation spot is anywhere in a city!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Name the things
you cannot live without?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Family, Friends,
my laptop/phone, music, and Twitter/Tumblr.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>How was your
childhood?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Good? I have
terrible memory, but nothing too terrible from what I can remember!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What would you
like to have in your hands right now?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A winning
lottery ticket! <<Keighly’s response, but I had to keep it!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What would you
like to get rid of?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I would like to
sell my out of style clothes and make a buck to invest in some new styles.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>What are you most
excited for?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Going back to
school in the fall to catch up with friends and continue improving my writing
skills.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>If you could go
anywhere in the world for the next hour where would you go?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
New York City,
Ibiza, or Sydney<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Which countries
have you visited?</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The United
States (where I live) and that’s it! I’m planning on studying abroad in England
next year, so I’m hoping to do some travelling and get a longer list in a years
time!<o:p></o:p><br />
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I tag these
lovely ladies for this post:<o:p></o:p></div>
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> Bea from the <a href="http://bcfactor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BCfactor</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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I hope you learned a little more about me through these tags! I can't wait to get back to posting/reading blogs again soon.</div>
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Much love,</div>
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Maggie D. xx</div>
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country!). Styling for freedom day should be the least of your worries when you
have all of the BBQs, parties, fireworks, and other outdoor activities to
attend. I know it's a bit late to go shopping for a new outfit now, but I have picked out a few pieces that would be great to try. The one thing I would recommend is keeping your ensemble as simple as
can be. These toasty July months call for shorts and tanks, and here are a few
pieces that will make you ready for any party you will attend. (Just to warn
you, there is a lot of red, white, and blue. I mean, it is the fourth, so you
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A simple pair of shorts and a tee or tank is an easy breezy
look for the fourth. I picked out some USA styles that I think would be fun to show off while out and about all day.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shorts: <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=13052&catalogId=33060&parent_categoryId=208580&categoryId=208645&productId=15787979" target="_blank">Topshop</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tee: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=31434087&parentid=W_TOPS" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sandals: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=29210499a&parentid=SUGGESTIVE+SEARCH+RESULTS" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tank (plain): <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=13052&catalogId=33060&parent_categoryId=208580&categoryId=208637&productId=13386223" target="_blank">Topshop (SALE!)</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tank (MTV): <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2000122635&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shorts: <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/shorts-70503/moto-bleach-hallie-hotpant-3032509?bi=1&ps=200" target="_blank">Topshop</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sandals: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=31017734&parentid=W_SHOES_ALLSHOES_SANDALS" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dress: <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/clothes-dresses-midi-maxi/roam-if-you-want-to-dress" target="_blank">Nasty Gal</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hat: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=ACC&ProductID=2000127522&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a></span></div>
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Here are a few outfit ideas to try for the fourth! I do not think I will be doing much to celebrate, except staying home and catching up with my family. We have been working and doing all kinds of crazy things all summer, and I work tonight and have off until next Monday for the holiday. I will try to post again soon, so be sure to look for more posts in the upcoming weeks! Thank you for reading, and I can't wait to speak to all of you again soon.</div>
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I am sitting in my house with our broken air conditioning, trying to finish this post as quickly as I can before heading out somewhere cooler. I was set on uploading this on Saturday so I could try out a
few Satur-DIY posts, but this week has been crazy so I wasn’t able to get
around to it until Sunday. I know it’s a cheesy title, but I just had to use it! I have been
wanting to try some DIY on this little blog because who doesn’t want to save a
few dollars every once in awhile? The photos aren't as high of quality as I would like since I just used my phone, so try not to knock me on that too much! </div>
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I have recently been eyeing these <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/denim-2622336/moto-dark-wash-rip-jamie-3083358?bi=1&ps=200" target="_blank">Topshop</a> jeans, and while I
am sure they are amazing quality, the price is a little steep for a college
student who is slowly but surely racking up debt. I wanted to find
a cheaper option, but I didn’t have much luck. Then it hit me—it <i>is </i>just holes in the knees. I can do
this myself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This really is a pretty easy DIY, but I thought I would
post some photos so you can see what I did. The jeans I picked out were only
$12.80 from <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=bottom&ProductID=2000059182&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a>, and they are high waisted, making them even more
similar to the Topshop pair.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I simply tried on the denim, made a little mark where I
wanted them cut with tape, removed the jeans, and cut along the line. If it’s not straight and even, don’t worry—they are supposed to be distressed, not
perfect! If you would like them a bit more worn, you could use a tweezers to pull at the areas of fabric along the top and bottom of the cut. I did this a bit, but if you would like to make it even more dramatic, you could continue to pull at it to create a bigger hole over your knee. I am thinking everyday wear and tear will make this a bit more of what I'm looking for as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I ended up using a scissors, but if you use a blade, you should place something in the pant leg to make sure you don't cut all the way through!</span></div>
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I hope this post gives you a bit of inspiration to try your own DIYs. Would you be interested in seeing me try
some more complex DIYs? If so, I could look into some new ideas for you all.
Also, would these make for good videos? If you have any ideas for me, I would
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<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15326965145464597197noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584992011617229681.post-81810434787866228292014-06-23T23:30:00.002-05:002014-06-24T00:29:30.298-05:00Keeping it Short for Summer<b>Even though summer is flying by, it is never too late to
invest in some style staples that can last through every trend and summer to
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<b>Keep it “Classic” Denim</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Making an investment in basic denim is the best thing for
any fashionista to do. Having both lighter and darker washes in any wardrobe preps
you with this timeless summer classic.</div>
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<o:p> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Top: <a href="http://us.riverisland.com/women/jeans/denim-shorts/Mid-wash-high-waisted-stretch-denim-shorts-653469" target="_blank">River Island</a></span></o:p></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bottom: <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/shorts-70503/moto-bright-blue-mom-shorts-3079530?bi=1&ps=200" target="_blank">Topshop</a></span></o:p></div>
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This lighter wash denim seems to be sneaking back in to the
summer trends, and these are the perfect wash to wear for any summer festival
or concert. Rock your look with a band tee and make an ensemble that’s
perfectly “punk rock.” (yes, this is a 5SOS reference)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Find them at <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=13052&catalogId=33060&parent_categoryId=208580&categoryId=208645&productId=13584774" target="_blank">Topshop</a>.</span></div>
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Summer is the season of color, so a bright pair of shorts is
a perfect pick. Pick a color, any color—the choice is up to you. You’ll be
looking on point no mater what you wear.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Top: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=bottom&ProductID=2000061105&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bottom: <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=13052&catalogId=33060&parent_categoryId=208580&categoryId=208645&productId=15742973" target="_blank">Topshop</a></span></div>
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<b>Luxe Leather</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the hottest AND most classy trends to try—leather. Don
these bottoms with a dressier top and heels, and look as cool as you feel.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Find these at <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&langId=-1&storeId=13052&catalogId=33060&parent_categoryId=208580&categoryId=208645&productId=14247038" target="_blank">Topshop</a>.</span></div>
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Keep it comfy and cool on your day off with a pair of woven
shorts. This breezy style makes it look like you put a lot more effort into
your ensemble, even if you didn’t. Nothing wrong with making people think that,
is there?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Top: <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/product/drive-me-daisy-short" target="_blank">Nasty Gal</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bottom: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottom_shorts-woven&ProductID=2000060508&VariantID=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a></span></div>
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<b>Keep it Classy</b><br />
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A pair of dressy shorts is always appropriate to have for a
special occasion. Try strappy sandals and a posh top to be ready for all of the
summer weddings and family get-togethers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I just returned from my five day trip to Chicago, and it
went by way too fast! I worked on Wednesday/Thursday from 6 p.m. until 4:30
a.m., came home, took a shower and then we were on our way to the windy
city. I must say I was quite exhausted, as I started this trip without sleep,
but I did attempt to sleep on the nine hour car ride there. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once we arrived, we stopped by our hotel to freshen up a
bit, and then we headed to Navy Pier. We walked from our hotel, and, quite
frankly, we did a lot of walking. It’s the easiest way to travel in the city. We spent the night there, and it was absolutely beautiful. I loved seeing the
pier and the picture perfect view of
the city from atop the ferris wheel. We had to try deep dish pizza that night, and then went back to our
hotel for some much needed sleep.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">OOTD: Jumper-Urban Outfitters, Crop Top-Forever 21, Converse Shoes, Bag-H&M, Sunglasses-Kohls</span></div>
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We woke up the next morning with a busy day ahead of us. We
hit the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium,
and The Field Museum all in one day. We weren’t too thrilled by the planetarium
or the museum, but it was still a must-see for any tourist. We also drove past Soldier
Field, and it made me even more excited knowing I’ll be seeing 5SOS & 1D
there in only a few months! That evening, I met up with one of my best friends
from college and her family at one of the greatest Italian restaurants I have ever
eaten at. She lives in a suburb, so we headed back out there after we ate. That
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met up with my family later that evening and went out to eat with my aunt and
uncle who live near Chicago. We went shopping again that evening, and I might
have purchased a bit too much. However, it was vacation, so I let myself
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to the Willis Tower. It was crazy being 110 floors above the city, but the view was
brilliant. The city looks like it went on forever from that high above, and I
loved the view. We went out on the sky deck and could look down onto the city
from so far up. It wasn’t as scary as it seems, I promise! We took a pit stop
at our hotel and then walked to Millennium Park. We didn’t
spend much time here, but I got my photo with the infamous Bean. We then walked to
the Magnificent Mile, and I got to stop at some incredible shops. We don’t have
many Topshop stores here in the states, so I had to stop there. I purchased a
wintery-type jacket that was on sale, and I had to purchase it because it
reminded me of Matty Healy (If you don’t know The 1975, you must look into them). Here is the link to the <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=13516201&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=TS30C02FCRM&resultCount=1&geoip=home" target="_blank">jacket from Topshop</a>; I purchased mine in black, but they don’t appear to have it in that color on their site. It’s big, black, and fuzzy. I couldn’t resist. After a full day of shopping, we
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do our last little bit of shopping. We headed back to the Magnificent Mile to
stop at a few last stores, including the American Girl store. I had to take a
stop in there, solely because 10-year-old Maggie would have absolutely loved
this shop! We headed out of the city around noon and stopped by a Cheesecake
Factory for my mom’s birthday. After that, we headed back home. It was a quick
trip, but it was lovely visiting these sights and getting the chance to see my roommate for next year! Do you have any trips planned for the
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I got back from Chicago late last night, and with work already starting back up tonight, I will not be able to get a jump start on my Chicago post. I am hoping (fingers crossed!) to get my Chicago OOTD posts and random trip tidbits up soon. I'll try to get back on track next week with my weekly style/beauty posts. I would love for you to read last weeks if you haven't! Thanks for keeping up, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.<br />
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