New Year, New Moments

2011 has been a year for the record books for sure. The memories that were made in 2011 were so special and I hope they will be bigger and better in 2012! This year started with a family trip to New Orleans, for Mardi Gras and my cousin Sally’s 21^st birthday. This weekend was unforgettable. We hit the ground running with parades and hand-grenades.  The year went on with trips with my friends to New York City and Las Vegas. I received a fantastic opportunity to be the Executive Director of Rock Chalk Revue at the University of Kansas.  And I moved into my Senior year of college!

This year was full of so much laughter and of so much love. I got to spend so much time with my family and friends and had some of the best moments. I can only hope that 2012 brings as much happiness as 2011, and I have to admit I have a good feeling! Wishing everyone all the best in 2012. 

New Orleans February 2011

New York City, March 2011

Lawrence, KS April 2011

Las Vegas, Fall Break 2011

Las Vegas October 2011

a very drape christmas

Like most, Christmas is a very special time of year for my family. I have a really big, obnoxious, loud family and I love nothing more than sitting around a table full of food and wine and laughing with them. This year we are so lucky, we are all going to be in one place at one time! My dad is one of five; I am one of ten cousins. And this year all of us will be together on Christmas.  

My family inspires me to try my hardest at everything I do and to never give up. “Success is only measured by how hard you try,” my Dad always says to us. They are so supportive and special to me. I wanted to take this moment to reflect on how lucky we are to have such wonderful people in our lives. These are people that want us to be creative and express the things we love to do.

I am so thankful for my family and this wonderful time of year. Enjoy every moment of it with yours!

XOXO

Christmas 2009

Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Christmas 2010-2011

Crown Center Ice Skating, 2010-2011

Monkeying Around, Christmas 2009

"Fashions come and go but Style is Forever"-Yves St. Laurent

Edgy Everyday

This season I have a goal to accessorize all my outfits. This is my favorite piece of jewelry for this season. And for once, this is NOT J. CREW. I know, I couldn’t believe it either. However, it is a close second. This stunning necklace is from Madewell, J. Crews sister store.

It goes with everything. I wear it to class with jeans, a white top and a camel sweater or with a cute bright blue dress. This is a must purchase for anyone looking to bring a little edginess into their outfits! 

Accessorizing Fall

Fall is finally here! To celebrate I want to showcase some of my favorite accessories for this season.

Something I love about accessories is the fact that accessories allow you to change the tone of your outfit. Accessories are also so great because they let you wear the same dress or outfit numerous times. For example, maybe you have the one perfect little black dress. You want to wear it every weekend, and now you can! Just add a chunky beaded or gold necklace or chandelier earrings. The outfit as a whole completely changes, allowing for your style and attitude to improve.

This is one of the best necklaces I have seen this season. The green colors would accept any outfit it is placed with. Color blocking is “the” thing to accomplish for fall. Bright colors are back and (hopefully) to stay.

"Fashions come and go but Style is Forever"-Yves St. Laurent

My Favorite Things

The Sound of Music is one of my favorite films. I have always thought Maria was so crafty in making clothes out of the drapes. There is something very important you all should know about me, I am a theater buff; I am a sucker for all musicals. While watching Julia Andrews swing from bedposts and hide under the bed covers, I started to think of MY favorite things. The conclusion that I came to was very easy:  J. Crew. I am a sales girl at the crew and it has been hands down one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

My favorite piece for the July 2011 collection is the navy Summer Stock Maxi dress. This is the perfect dress for a summer evening matched with a bright colored sweater and a gold chain necklace. This is a timeless dress that could be dressed up or dressed down depending on your mood.

"Fashions come and go but Style is Forever"-Yves St. Laurent