Gelato

I've been eating a lot lately. Like the gelato I had twice today.

I wish my internet connection was faster so I could be more up to date on fashion week. I feel so behind. But I do have a goal for fall fashion week: go to Milan, and stalk around outside the shows. A girl I met here told me a boy she knew got into a show at Milan Fashion Week just by talking really fast on a cell phone outside the building, and pushing his way in.

Polo Kohl's
Cardigan BCBG
Belt My mom's
Skirt F21
Shoes Aldo

Tonight I'm dressing like a fashion skank for a Chingy show at a bar down the street from my apartment. Awesome.

Italy

Buon guerno! I've officially been in Florence for two weeks now, and already there is so much to be said.

As for my personal life, I'm living in an apartment with seven other girls and four boys upstairs. It has been a big adjustment, but we are all getting along for the most part. Schoolwise, I am in classes with mostly 20+ year olds. Who knew it would be so hard to be accepted by juniors and seniors...they all look down upon us like we're the dumbest things to hit this hurt. Sigh, oh well.

Now for the best part: shopping! I live right smack dab in the middle of two extremes: Miu Miu and Valentino, and super-cheap (cheap and cheaply made) and tacky clothing stores. On my way to class everyday, I must past Miu Miu and I die a little inside. But at least it gives me motivation to continue with my education.

Yesterday I purchased three pieces of jewelry from a shop called Piccole Gioie. I don't know if it was obvious...but I was inspired by Alexander Wang's recent collection. God, I love him so much. Now if only I could get the messy-rocker eyeliner down.

I can't get enough of that bullet bracelet. It reminds me of Angelina Jolie in Wanted; swoon!

Ciao for now!

Ciao, Italia

Photo by Chi King, Flickr

The bags are packed; now I will be forced to lug two fifty pound suitcases, one seventeen pound carry-on, and my purse through JFK, through the airport in Frankfurt, and to my new apartment in Italy--and pray that nothing is over the weight limit.

Needless to say, the sight should be quite an interesting one.

I've never been so nervous before in my life, but I am most looking forward to embracing a new culture completely. My goals include dressing like a stylish Italian woman (at least sometimes), learning to speak Italian (at least the important phrases), and cooking like an Italian (at least when I have free time).

I may not be updating much for another week, since orientation for my school is a week long. But as soon as I can, I will.

My first priority as of now? Buying European fashion magazines at my stop in Frankfurt---for WAY less than what I would be paying here.

Arrivederci, America!

P.S. How excited are you for Gossip Girl?! I hope iTunes puts it up as soon as the show is over.

Sorries all around

Wow, I completely stopped blogging. It started with work, and then getting my wisdom teeth out, and then all this college stuff, and trying to see all of my friends before they leave for school. Oh, and the Twilight saga plays a big part in my absence, too.

I really want to continue blogging though, especially since I'll be in Italy! So please bear with me as I get my shit together.

Tomorrow

If you live in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island--and can spare some cash for the train or driving--here are two really fun events happening this weekend.

1. Decor It Yourself yard sale in Brooklyn, with tons of crafting supplies and home goods
2. A Friend's Stoop sale, courtesy of Bunnyshop.org. Would you get a look at all those brands, some starting at $1?!

There was a third event, a craft fair in Providence, RI, but now I can't find the website where I saw the flier! (*Angry face*)

If it wasn't for being drugged up at the moment for getting those wisdom teeth out, I would love to hit NYC tomorrow to go to these sales.

The (Summer) List

photo credit

Inspired by Gala's post, I decided to put together my own summer to-do list while at work yesterday.

- Go camping with my best friends
- Visit a theme park
- Watch "Gone With the Wind", and other old movies, with my mother
- Learn Italian phrases
- Eat a vegan diet for a week
- Start a journal
- Say nothing negative for a whole day
- Create a cute signature
- Be an intense photographer of my life for a week; post on here
- Sew at least two items of clothing
- Start a journal documenting my finances
- Go to a yoga class
- Let my iPod shuffle for a whole day, without skipping any songs
- Only think of others for a day
- Write a handwritten letter to my grandfather

What's on your summer to-do list? Please share!

Daily Outfit 8

The wisdom teeth come out tomorrow. Does that mean I'll lose all the wisdom I gained as they were growing in? (...ha, ha)
Today was my last day of chewing ability for the weekend.

Polo Hollister
Scarf Goodwill Outlet
Dress H&M
Leggings American Apparel
Sneakers Converse

Did you know that there is an update you can buy for your iTouch or iPhone? I had a giftcard, so that's the only reason I really justified it. But you can download all these free applications like language phrasebooks, AIM, New York Times news, Pandora, and last.fm. It's really cool! No fashion ones yet :(