Hello friends (haha who am I kidding I only have 2 followers, this is basically a personal diary)

I have not posted anything for a very long time, so I am sorry for that. 

In a way though, I am not sorry, because instead of putting much time into a blog, I have been out living my life. Yes, I still spend way too much time on the computer instead of outside or with friends or making things.

In fact, I even have a tumblr I have been using to collect inspirational photos I come across. My room has even transformed into a tumblr-esque temple. (sorry if the scrolling doesn't work, it does that sometimes :
http://snippets-o-life.tumblr.com/

I  strung really long strings of colorful plastic pony beads across the ceiling of my room, hanging down a bit and affixed a few art postcards with clothes pins. I also have 2 home made pennant banners crisscrossed above my bed. Over the head of my bead are strands of Indian beads, bells and cloth. I have artwork and band posters pasted on some of the walls and Christmas lights hanging on my shelves. A huge plywood circle that was decorated and used in an Urban Outfitters display window rests in the corner. A few tiny succulents in pots line my dresser. A 60's tapestry replaces my closet doors. Piles of books cover bits of my floor and trinkets sit in bowls. 

Anyway, I'll try to blog more. 

Ciao

Books Every Fashionista Should Own (Part II)

Clockwise from top left.  1) True Whit, Whitney Port. 2) Who What Wear, 

Hilary Kerr and Katherine  Power.  3) Vogue; The Covers. 4) What to Wear Where, 

Hilary Kerr and Katherine Powers. 5) Style, Lauren Conrad.

 6) The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman. 

WANT

The things I want for my upcoming birthday...

Studded Leopard print loafers (Steve Madden). Leather Satchel. Digital SLR Camera. Macbook. Leather Motorcycle Jacket. 

Books Every Fashionista Should Own

From top left, clockwise: 1) The Ellements of Personal Style by Joe Zee & Maggie Bull 2) Models Manual by Arthur Elgort 3) the Teen Vogue Handbook (Penguin Group) 4) The Lucky Guide to Mastering Style by Kim France and Andrea Linett (There are 4 different print covers) 5) Influence by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen 6) Face Forward by Kevyn Aucoin

Candy Colors

I have always loved the soft candy colors that always sneak their way into fashion and all sorts of other products. Pastels are so kind on the eyes. Go see Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette and you'll understand exactly what I mean. Here are some my latest finds:

Photo from Urban Outfitter's latest catalogue

Links-London Friendship Bracelet

Another Links bracelet (Love the skulls!)

Lana Del Rey release (Her song Video Games is amazing)

Lana Del Rey Again

For the neck

What is more lovely than a delicate necklace wrapped around a women's neck?

Here are some of my choices for simple necklaces that look beautiful on anyone.

Dogeared Necklaces

These come in a pretty little box with a message to the recipient; they make amazing gifts to friends and family. Each necklace is gold or silver, some with gemstones. There are all sorts of tiny charms, from elephants, to lightning bolts, like the one shown below. A select few necklaces even donate the proceeds to various charitable organizations.

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany necklace




Tiffany & Co. Tag necklaces

Tiffany Necklaces are a go to favorite. They are well made and know by most everyone. Their simple designs are classic. As a plus, they are always wrapped meticulously in a eggshell blue box and tied with a satin bow.

Wishes

Christmas and Hanukkah are rolling around really soon. I'm trying to formulate a list to sen to Santa and Hanukkah Harry. What do I want?

Originally, I had a plan in mind. Ask for an iPod Classic and a bottle of Vera Wang Princess perfume. Lucky for me, a friend had an iPod to sell, so I bought it for a mere $35. I also managed to snag a Vera Wang Princess boxed set at Marshall's for a heavily discounted price. Seeing as I got the things I desired much before the holiday rolled around, I am now trying to think up a new list.

Here are some of the things I thought about so far:

Influence (book) by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

Elsa Peretti Bean pendant necklace

Toms Classic canvas shoes