Off to Ecuador!

It's finally here! I leave for Quito, Ecuador today for a little over two weeks! I have been wanting to go on this trip for as long as I can remember and I am so excited it is here.  I will be volunteering with International Volunteers HQ working with orphanages, at schools and  teaching English to kids.  This kind of volunteer work alongside fashion is my absolute biggest passion.  Every trip I go on changes my life and impacts it like no other.  I am so excited to meet the cute little nuggets and see how they change my life!  I won't be able to really post, but know that I of course will be learning new fashion tips.  See ya all in South America! XX

Would You Wear It? Polka Dots & Stripes

I always come across trends in magazines, blogs or just people watching and I give the whole "Hmm.... that's different, can I do it?"  There are also a lot of trends that I don't like at first and then I become obsessed with and vice versa... trends I think are trends that nobody is catching on to (some day...).  This look of polka dots and stripes keeps catching my eyes and I've been wanting to try it out for a while now.  I have found some of my inspiration and put together four looks of these two classic patterns.

Got some inspiration? Try these looks now!

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So the question is... would you wear it?

XX L

Fashionista's Pleasures

I promise not another I'm so sad I'm not in the promiseland posts anymore.  Although I am the worst ever with change from this point on I am embracing the new chapter of my life and taking each step with confidence and excitement (and of course in killer heels).  I've always been so excited for my career and I can't believe it's finally here and that freaks me out but excites me beyond belief.  I will be sure to keep you posted throughout my whole fashion journey.  However for now, I couldn't be more blessed to leave such a wonderful place to come home to an also wonderful place. I've always been obsessed with my home and living at the beach, so instead of being sad about not being at JMU I am being grateful for where I live with my new best roommates (my family... my dad is having way too much fun with this role) and the best home friends ever.  I know the family I made at JMU will remain just like it has here at home.  So, with the mourning period now being over and I'm back to myself here are some of the best things about being at home.

 {Beautiful day at my favorite place in the world}

 {The Pool in Harrah's in AC- visit with everyone from school, love being so close!}

 {I think I may turn into sushi with how much I've eaten this week- Love all the lunch/dinner dates with my mom, dad and friends!}

 {Lots and lots of shopping- Do'de Jur in Red Bank}

{OBSESSED with my new arm candy from my aunt! Green Sewn recycled one of a kind bracelets}

Hope these little things can bring some pleasure into your life too!

XX L

How to Make Graduating Fun

Hey divas! So as you all know, I just graduated last weekend and I have been in mourning ever since.  Kidding, but I just overwhelmed with sadness to say bye to the best four years of my life.  BUT to quote my pal Winnie the Pooh, "How lucky am I to have something so hard to say bye to."  So, in regards to my title post, the two good things that come our of graduation is:
1.) Everyone coming together.  Family coming in from all over the country to celebrate your accomplishments.  It's so fun to meet everyone's families and have all the families become friends.  Although I was so sad, I had the best weekend with the best family and best of friends.

 {Photo shoot on the Quad with the girls who made it the best four years}

 {Pre-Graduation dinner with roommates and family at private room at Spotswood Country Club}

 {Graduation Day before all the festivities}

2.) THE DRESS!  You know it's an excuse to get a fabulouuuus new dress and heels (thanks Mom and Dad) so you might as well do it right, since we all know that those gowns and caps are not quite the jaw-dropping number.  Here are some graduation looks I love either if you're turning the tassel or just there to show how proud you are of the graduate.

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Cheers to the Class of 2013.  In Elle Wood's voice, "WE DID IT!!"
XX L

Beyonce + H&M= Dream Come True

That's right our Queen Bey has her own line at H&M.  When I found this out I literally thought that somebody read my mind and couldn't think of a better combination.  Obsessed with Beyonce and obsessed with H&M-- put them together and there goes my next two (or three?) paychecks.  The line is out NOW and you get sick bags with our girl strutting her stuff on them.

Check out the collection filled of great beach pieces and tribal prints (yes and yes!!!)

Peace Love and Beyonce
XX L

While I Was Gone

I'M BACK! Graduating is a very busy, emotional and fun time.  Thank you all for letting me take some time off from the blog to soak up all the love and fun of the best four years of my life.  Although I am extremely sad about graduating I am more than excited for the next chapter of my life.  The past month was I think one for the books-- so many fun crazy times with the most amazing people I am blessed to know.  We did it all and I couldn't imagine my life without these amazing people.  Here is a photo snapback of some of the fun the past month AND of course my fashionable moments along the way!!

 {Formal in Charlottesville}

 {80's prom-- how fun would it be to dress like this!}

 

{Another fraternity's formal}

{Foxfields Horse Racing-- so much preppiness so little time}

{D.C for Easter with the fam}

So blessed (and not just for all the new clothes}

XX L

 

Vogue Around the World

Ever since I was little I have been fascinated by what lies behind the pages of Vogue.  I become captured by the photos, looks, stories and even culture behind Vogue.  As I am planning to apply to jobs for September (one last summer spent working at the shore and traveling of course...) I find myself diverging from the applications and exploring more and more about the faces behind the companies I dream to work for.  I am excited to post more about the who, what, where and whens of the fashion world as I believe this is vital for anyone that wants to enter the fashion world.  Since I want to enter the fashion PR world I will be focusing more on fashion PR agencies and idols.  However, to kick off some WHO WHAT WEAR WHENs in fashion PR it seemed only right to start with the one and only VOGUE.

Vogue is an American fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 21 national and regional editions by Conde Nast.  Vogue was founded in 1892 and is located at 4 Times Square in NYC.

Anna Wintour 

The current editor-in-chief of American Vogue is Anna Wintour, noted for her trademark bob and sunglasses.  Since taking over in 1988, Wintour has worked to protect the magazine's high status and reputation among fashion publications.  To do so, the magazine became a pedestal focusing on new and accessible concepts of "fashion" for a wider audience.  Wintour's presence at fashion shows is often taken by fashion insiders as an indicator of the designer's profile within the industry.  In 2003 she joined the Council of Fashion Designers of America in creating a fund that provides money and guidance to at least two emerging designers each year.

Grace Coddington

Creative director of American Vogue and former model

Megan Salt

Wintour replaced Patrick O'Connel with Megan Salt (right) in 2010 as Vogue's PR Director. Megan Salt used to work in events and masterminded the first incarnation of Fashion's Night Out. Salt used to work at HL group previous to Vogue and basically I want to be her!!!

Alexandra Shulman

The editor of the British edition of Vogue.  She is one of the country's most oft-quoted voices on fashion trends.  She took the helm of Vogue in 1992, presiding over a circulation increase to 200,000 and higher profile for the publications.  She previously wrote for the The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail.

Emmanuelle Alt

Editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris since February 2011, succeeding Carine Roitfeld.  Alt had been the fashion director of the magazine since 2000.

Franca Sozzani

Editor-in-chief at Vogue Italia since 1988 and is only the second EIC of Vogue Italia.  She is also considered to be one of the five most influential people in the fashion industry worldwide.

Yolanda Sacristán

Editor-in-chief at Vogue Espana


There are several different departments to work for at Vogue.  Print, marketing, advertising, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, finance, press, editorial and more.  To check out jobs go to Conde Nast Careers.

Get connected with Vogue:
@voguemagazine
@vogue_italia
@VogueParis
@francasozzani
@ANNA_WINTOUR

Vogue Obsessed,
XX L