Amazing Grace

I recently watched The September Issue, the notorious film about Anna Wintour creating the biggest Vogue issue of the year, and was completely infatuated with Grace Coddington. I'd seen pictures and knew she was high up in the fashion industry but I never realized how big her role was.
I've fallen in love with her styling but even more so with her! Her stubborn but beautiful personality has further deepened my appreciation for styling. Though her own personal style may not have bragging rights in the world of high fashion, her crazy hair is just something you can't overlook. Talk about amazing Grace!

In conclusion, I really must know: why doesn't this woman have her own tv show?!
Photo via tumblr

Frida

This girl is fucking perfection.

Frida Gustavsson from petronio associates on Vimeo.

*Photos courtesy of Model Love

The Greatest Thing You'll Ever Learn...

Little kids can be so freaking cute! "A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?'"
Here are my favorites from the bunch:

“When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” Billy – age 4

“Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.” Chrissy – age 6

“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” Terri – age 4

“Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss” Emily – age 8

“When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.” Karen – age 7

 *Quotes courtesy of StumbleUpon, image courtesy of weheartit.

Reminder!

Just letting you all know that my Must-Have Monday post is up on the Calico blog! Go check it out, here's a peek...

And by the way, how GORGEOUS is this snake ring (just in!) and gray circle scarf I got at Calico today?

Love!



Ladies and Gentlemen...

This is Mambo No 5!

This song started playing on my iPod while I was getting ready this morning and I just had to post it. It's such a fun song that you just want to get up and dance to! What ever happened to Lou Bega...?

Note: I kept getting the "embedding disabled by request" thing under the real video so sorry this one kinda sucks!



Other goodies:

You've Got Mail!

I opened my mailbox and there it was, my prizes from the lovely Chelsea at Zipped that I won in her recent giveaway! I was ecstatic and ripped it all open (ever so gently!) to take a peek at my gifts. It was packaged so sweetly... baby pink tissue paper with an adorable note attached to it. Inside was a lovely dark-silver necklace, the cutest Fossil ID-case embellished with flowers, a Starbucks card, and last but not least a cozy knit hat made by her! I absolutely am in love with all of it and so thankful I won the giveaway!

Of course I took photos! Excuse my chipped manicure..

A big big thank you to Chelsea! You are seriously a doll. Thank you so much darling!

Christmas Wishlist

Christmas time is here! Well, it will be soon enough! And if you're anything like me, I'm sure you all have had your wishlists growing ever since August! Here are the things I want and probably won't get, but I'll have my eye on them after Christmas, excited to have money to spend on these lovely items!

What's the number 1 item on your Christmas Wishlist?

 

Christmas Wishlist by theaimeeshow featuring double breasted jackets

Just in the Neck of Time Jacket
$80 - modcloth.com
Double breasted jackets »

Dolcetta Harness Heel
$98 - urbanoutfitters.com
Wedge heel shoes »

MICHAEL Michael Kors Watch, Women's Stainless Steel Bracelet MK5070 -...
$140 - macys.com

UrbanOutfitters.com > Kimchi Blue Gathered Front Basic Satchel
$48 - urbanoutfitters.com

ASOS | ASOS Leather Look & Fantasy Fur Trapper at ASOS
$31 - asos.com

H&M Shop Online
hm.com
H&M »

50 lovely followers giveaway!

yay 50 followers! you don't know how much i appreciate you all commenting and viewing my blog, it's what keeps me going! so, in honor of you all wonderful people, i am having my very first giveaway! here's to you! this giveaway will be open until october 10th (for no particular reason!) and i will pick the winner from a hat. this is open internationally, so good luck to you all!

to enter:
- you must be a follower of my blog
- comment below with your name, current email address for contacting, and your favorite thing about my blog
- for additional entries, tweet and/or blog about this giveaway (please create a second comment, providing me with the link to it)

drum roll please! giveaway prize includes:

-2 victoria's secret hydrating body lotions (one in luscious kisses, a new scent, and the other in pear glace)

-2 victoria's secret refreshing body mists (in the same scents as the lotions)

-a pair of forever21 earrings, gold metal painted white with pretty designs

-a forever21 gold locket necklace

i apologize for some of the pictures not facing the correct ways! blogger is quite obviously hating on me.

slacking!

i just peeled my socks off and BOY does it feel good. i just got home and i immediately ran to my bed. my shoulders are sore, my feet are sore, my eyes are sore... working sucks! i know, i know, how hard is it to serve coffee? it's not that - it's the old as fuck people that come in everyday and give me a hard time, whether it's in a joking way or not. either way, i am tired as hell right now. and because of this horrible time waster i call my job, i haven't had much time to come on here and enjoy comments and posts by all of you wonderful people! that being said, i need to get my arse in gear and make up yesterday and today's 30 day challenge!


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day 25: what can be found in your bag/purse? -
oy vey! alright, i'm emptying it as i speak! [read: type]
outside zipper part: $15.65 in tips, a bobby pin, a bright pink reminder that i'm working tomorrow..
inside [ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?!]: water bottle, wallet, VS mini lotion and body mist in pure seduction, 5 brand gum, burt's bees chapstick, c.o. bigelo lemon lip balm, 2 pens, a thing of bobby pins, hand sanitizer, gum wrapper, glasses case, daily medicine, sunglasses, floss, mini mouth wash, bracelet, mirror.
inside zipper compartment: tampons, bandages, and fingernail clippers.

PHEW

day 26: what you think about your friends -

i have nothing but kind words to say about my friends. of course they get on my nerves at times, but if i didn't like someone, i wouldn't consider them to be a friend. i love them to death. they would [hopefully] do anything for me, and i them. we don't share many of the same interests, but my friends and my personality just click. i have 4 very best friends, two from town, one about 2 hours west of me, and one all the way in california. there are really no words describing the love i feel for these people. they've been with me through the ups and the downs. they've helped me to become who i am today, right now. they are part of me, and forever will be.

day23 | day24

day 23: something you crave for a lot - 

just some genuine, from the heart TLC. nothing beats some good ol' tender love and care! even when you say you want to be left alone, all you really want is something to be there, just someone there to listen, to care about you, to stand by you. through the ups and the downs. no matter what, you can never have too much TLC.

day 24: a letter to your parents -

thank you for raising me to be independent and take care of myself. you've taught me everything i've ever needed to know. you've taught me how to love, which i extend every day to the people in my life. you've taught me to stand up for myself, which sometimes backfires when you guys nag at me. you've taught me how to be "street smart," which has come in handy more than you could ever know. and most importantly, you've taught me how to be strong and never give up. if you didn't, i wouldn't be here right now. so thank you, from the bottom of my heart. i love you both and i always will.

"a kiss is just a pleasant reminder that two heads are better than one"

day 20: someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future -

geez louise! i don't want to say this in case of jinxing myself! but i shall, because i've pussied out of too many of these daily challenges. i do plan on staying with my current boyfriend as possible; as long as we continue to be happy. i love him so much, and i don't even know how i got through my day without having somebody like him to love and adore. he's a huge part of my life and i sincerely hope that it stays that way for a long time. whether or not we reach the massive step of getting married, i'm going to enjoy and cherish every moment we spend together.

"maybe the best thing to do is stop figuring out where you're going, and just enjoy where you're at." -unknown


now, please excuse me while i drift off to la la land and think about how much i love him until feel as if my heart's about to explode. hope you're all enjoying your wednesday!

love is magical

seriously though, if you haven't already, you need to get your ass in gear and read this chica's blog.

in the link i just provided you with, considering you've clicked it, she talks about finding the perfect significant other that you have to pinch him constantly to make sure he's there, make sure he's real. i couldn't have said it better myself, so go read!

if you're reading this, you are lovely

though i don't have many followers, i adore each and every one of you who read my shit and comment me, because it cheers me up to know that there are cool people out there when i am clearly surrounded by morons.

so, thanks! <3

PS please note the name/url change, dolls!

day sept

day 7: a picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you -

one word - LOVE

there is honestly nothing more raw in this world than some good ol fashioned love. there aren't words to describe it. i'll just leave it at that.

i want to say it when you push my hair away from my face and behind my ear
i want to say it when you kiss me on the forehead, kiss me on the neck
i want to say it when you make me explode with ecstasy
i want to say it when you hold my hand as you drive
i want to say it when you say something completely adorable
i want to say it when you hold me in your arms late at night
i want to say it when you fall asleep and breath calmly between your light snores
i want to say it when you text me goodnight, good morning
i want to say it when you stare at me, call me beautiful
i want to say it when you give me those fantastic butterflies in my chest

i want to say it right now

i love you

i'm like a junkie for you, baby

february is almost over and this is only my third entry for the month! eek, sorry darlings. if i haven't been busy [not] doing schoolwork and [not] studying, i have been partying it up with friends or staying in & having some fun with the boy.

and here is where i'm going to brag about said boy.

imagine someone who adores you at your worst, cares for you when you're sick, makes you smile when you're sad. i really don't know how to explain what i'm feeling. it may not be love [yet] but i ADORE this boy. he makes me feel like everything okay. i have never been more comfortable with anybody. he melts my heart. he makes me feel NEW again.

pitty me

do you ever think there comes a time when one might be too single? i've officially hit that roadblock. i've been single for a long time. and by long time, i mean the last time i was in a "relationship," kelly clarkson was kicking ass in american idol. i constantly find myself doing everything in my underwear, because why should i bother getting dressed when no one else is around? i read trashy romance novels and eat ice cream from the carton. i have no one to answer to. i can do whatever my pretty little heart desires. i'm a free woman. i should be happy, right?

there is definitely a part of me is ready for and in dire need of a relationship. i want to be able to share myself and give myself completely to another person. i want to be able to snuggle on the couch. lay on a boy's lap while he plays with my hair and plants kisses on my shoulders. engage in acts that would make the devil (and certainly my parents) blush. sometimes i just like the idea of someone being there for me whenever i need it. someone being there to protect me when i need it. someone to show me how much they love me and treat me like the princess i am. i watch movies where the girl acts like the damsel in distress and falls in love with the man who helps her out of her rut. i watch movies where couples curl up together and watch movies after coming in from ice skating in the fucking snow. i watch movies where couples lay there panting roughly after having mind blowing sex because their passion for each other is so intense.

then again, why do i want someone that will just hold me down? i am so not into the idea of needing approval for anything. i don't want to worry about whether i'm flirting with too many guys because the one i love is patiently and angelically (right...) waiting for me at home. i'm a party girl. i enjoy meeting new people, socializing, dancing with whomever i please. i'm used to eyefucking the cute guys in class. i thoroughly enjoy taking care of myself. am i really ready to give up the single life?