fruit skeletons

20% for Black Friday!

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Shop FRUITSKELETONS.

mother would be proud

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that I finally found an affordable alternative to the Dicker and didn't spend $700 on a pair of shoes.

Report Marks bootie via Nordstrom

BUY STUFF

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Lots of new & unworn items! A slew of American Apparel garb from my old job! More to come! Here here here!

things that I am sick of:

2011-07-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

ENOUGH ALREADY.

This haircut.

Its virtually a universal-flatterer. I had it, my friends have it; it looks good. But chriiiiist, it's everywhere. Finding a blog whose author isn't adorned with this style is almost a rarity. Its high time for experimentation.

Wild Fox, Style Stalker, Nasty Gal... etc etc.

This is what girls wearing the Lita look like when you gaze up. Some version of this is ALWAYS around. Barf.

4. Unemployment.

And the fact that this is what I do with my time i between job searches/ cover letter reworkings. I'm gonna try to work on getting to know my camera better, work on redesigning this blog template and list some clothing for sale to supplement my pathetic income. Words of encouragement are very welcome.

women be shoppin'

2011-03-28T20:20:00.001-07:00

Recent Etsy purchases. I think you can see where this summer will be going.

spring closet cleaning

2011-03-25T11:00:00.000-07:00

I have a closet shop!

Which I'll be adding MUCH more to as I sort through the bags & bags of new & vintage clothing that have accumulated at my parents house & all of the rarely worn American Apparel wares littering my apartment. (I work there & we're required to be head-to-toe at all times... which has resulted in nearly half my closet coming from there.)

Shipping included on all pieces!

SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP SHOP

2011 swimwear

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from 2010. I have been searching for this!

furs

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I'm leaning towards the first one. But I fancy the collar on the second.

decisions... ASOS

also getting this. SALE!

buy me buy me buy me

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click click click click click

temperature drop

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tfs, thecherryblossomgirl, topshop, etsy, asos, google, leblogdebetty, nasty gal

brb, DIYing.

2010-11-11T09:03:00.000-08:00

stolen girlfriend's club

WHICH ONES?

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decisions, decisions.

I would dress this way every day,

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TFS + Hanneli

patchwork

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the Topshop wishlist grows

burnin' a hole in my pocket

2010-10-20T09:14:00.001-07:00

Actually there is too few dollars in there to be burning any holes. All I want to shop for is sweaters & furs. Come pay day I'm putting in a huge, snuggly, warm, furry winter gear order from some various web stores!

Bambi via KnightCat

almost Halloween!

2010-10-19T16:58:00.001-07:00

SIENNA

IRL

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asos v. ghostbusters.

this is how I feel today:

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tfs

shawl collars & neutral palettes for fall

2010-10-06T07:41:00.000-07:00

facehunter

fall go-to boot

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Jeffrey Campbell Bradley boot.

you were meant for me

2010-06-01T08:09:00.001-07:00

and I was meant for you...

Jewel, y'all. summin' up mah feelings.

JC exam ns via solestruck

This is not unlike my current root situation.

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And I do not feel compelled to address it anytime soon.

Carmen Kass

everything about this speaks to me

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but especially Natalia's wonk ass mullet/ baby bangs & the fact that it took me forever to recognize her.

ode to les femmes françaises

2010-05-10T19:13:00.000-07:00

OH NO MAKEUP FOR ME THANKS. I'VE JUST WOKEN UP THIS WAY.

where's Chartlotte Gainsbourg? who else did I forget?

tfs

buried treasure

2010-04-29T20:48:00.000-07:00

recent Etsy wishlist. including shark sweater for to embarrass Emmett!

o summer, where art thou?

2010-04-27T10:00:00.001-07:00

misc beautiful people & clothing

not to brag

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but I'ma look so cute this summer. shop.

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TAVI

can this be me?

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via KnightCat

PLAT NUM

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I have a hair appt this week. CAN I DO IT?

elizabeth trump, stam, pixie, kristin of bleachblack & some model style for good measure.

oh hello

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LOOK HOW B.A. YOU LOOK ALICE DELLAL.

Vogue Brasil

mesh & a cage

2010-03-04T10:08:00.000-08:00

Electric dress by Veda

Tiffany dress by With Hearts in My Eyes.

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poor man's wang

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1 old H&M bag

180+ red conical studs

an excess of free time...

The studs ended up matching the bag perfectly. I'm really stoked on how it turned out. Now if I can just force myself to tote it around as I usually stick to bags I can sling around me.
Next I want to do the sock braces that Jazzi chronicled here. They look so good with the potion boots! Which I missed in the GiltFuse JC sale cause they sold out in under 5 minutes. Alas, it wasn't meant to be... besides, they weren't cheap enough to overlook them being on so many, many others' feet. But I digress... I'm always looking for new & more interesting things to wear to work & my work wardrobe could use a heavy dose of menswear via sock braces, ties & ascots.

Winter formal is coming up! I think I know what I'm wearing!

jade envy

2010-02-08T17:45:00.000-08:00

Chanel 'Jade': $25

American Apparel 'Office': $6

Here for more AA nail polish reviews.

hallowed be thy name

2010-02-03T10:14:00.000-08:00

The goat is my birth month animal. I'm not really a jewelry person per se. I like large, obnoxious, unique statement pieces that are ugly or unnusual upon first glance... and then again upon more careful consideration.

Just purchased on etsy from a shop called aquanetta who happens to have more zodiac animal rings in store...

winter wheat

2010-02-02T10:08:00.000-08:00

Dree via Garance

patiently waiting

2009-12-24T21:48:00.000-08:00

Where are you dream blazer? Have you been shipped? Is this yuletide slowing your progress to me?
Asking Santa for your speedy arrival,
$t3faNiE

ahem...

2009-12-16T10:29:00.000-08:00

Um.

Err...

How do we feel about these... re-imaginings of the Balenciaga bootie? Too clunky right?

little bits

2009-12-15T10:46:00.000-08:00

Still drooling over this BB Dakota gillet. I've got a Kate for Topshop one that doesn't see much use. I think I like the collar & the warm brown color of this one.

This girl's blog is awesome. Very visually stimulating. Its nice to see fresh perspectives from all different types of girls. She DIYed these Alexander Wang SS2010 sock braces with some AA knee socks. I want to try.

I also have the feeling like I'm going to plunder the forthcoming Rodarte for Target collection. I've never bought anything from previous collaborations and I'm really into this one.

Good lord, I love that teenager.

abbey lee

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I prefer my Daphne

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...blonde with an edge.

The two-toned hair works for me as well...

This doesn't.

winter allowance!

2009-12-10T13:26:00.000-08:00

That's right. I get a clothing allowance at my work. It's pretty wonderful.

This probably won't be out in time but it's so pretty & something really unexpected from the brand I think. + Knit sweater dress.

Cut-out mini dress. In red? I need more red in my life. (AA did away with their only maxi dress long ago.) EDIT: Dear Dov, pretty plz make this dress in velvet. Thnx. The leather bustier isn't sold in my store but it will remain in my dreams.

Chambray button-down. I always get jealous of the boys' outfits. I'll pair this with a skirt & tie. Also, ribbed nylon leggings. I love their texture but we stopped carrying these. Poo.
Betty Davis tee. I need not explain how rad this woman is. Been lusting after the oxford dress in "french blue" for what feels like forever. It's really pretty in person.
Stoked on the layering possibilities with this mesh number. I tend to shun most accessories & subsequently dislike how incomplete a strapless dress can look with nothing else going on. This is perfect. The mesh button-down, I originally abhorred... I guess you could say I've come around.

choices

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FANTASTIC shoe shop.

wishlist inspiration

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I'm forever working on refining my shopping habits. I also hate Alison Mosshart's bangs.

Alison Mosshart, Kate Moss & Jamie Hince + Jean Seberg + Sienna + fluffy sweater via Garance Dore + Magdalena + Dree + the fur hat of my dreams via Facehunter + MakiMaki + Daria!

I was also never a huge supporter of the Studding Everything I Own trend but I think I finally found a project I would like to involve them in... more to come.

sienna + balmain

2009-10-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

After Miss Julie premier NYC

yellow red

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The perfect blonde. The perfect crimson lip. I'm closer to achieving the desired blonde... lip suggestions?!

Sienna Miller via TFS

moss heart

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rock & roll + no skirts ever.

Alison Mosshart via flickr

hey buy my clothing

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They're nice cause I bought them & never wore them. More to be listed soon. Vintage coats, forever21 YSL inspird cage heels, vintage 4 color zip-off knee high boots, Monrow lame tee, sweaters, dresses... & more SHOES.
This coat below was made by Vera of Deep In Vogue! Its warm, well made & like nothing I've ever seen for sale. Unfortunately, I just don't wear it. Buy it.

of the utmost importance

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sleeves?

or no sleeves?

blackmarketbaby

alien v. krakken

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Alexander McQueen ss 2010 via fashionologie

VELVET!

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My work is wising up & making things in velvet! So stoked! It's a much needed fall luxury fabric. Hold the crushed, though. Bleh.

Images via American Apparel.net

beyond thunderdome?

2009-10-01T18:24:00.001-07:00

Balmain SS 2010 (or is it 2012?!?!) has a very desirable post-apocalypse theme running through it. And now if the circumference of my thighs matched that of my knees and calves, I too could wear these peeerfectly distressed leather trews! Woe.

tactile joy

2009-10-01T17:45:00.000-07:00

Where the Wild Things Are x Opening Ceremony

These are so thrilling! I want to touch everything & I really want to own the skirt & vest.

not fashion related

2009-09-21T15:40:00.000-07:00

PUMPKIN PIE TRUFFLES

RASPBERRY SKULL LOLLIES

CARAMEL ESPRESSO TRUFFLE

DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TUFFLES

Vintage Confections

starting my Christmas list

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twostringjane via missnonhuman

dogs were barking...

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Kate Moss
V Magazine #61
via Just Jared

What a perfect marriage.

top knot envy

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Jane of Sea of Shoes. Could you get any more adorably rad?!

show your roots

2009-07-30T19:45:00.000-07:00

I am. Because I hate perfect hair. And because I'm do for a salon appointment. I've been growing mine out for over a year and started gradually lightening it 3 months ago. I want a long, glorious, unkempt (perfectly hued) mass of tresses.

Garance Dore

well suited

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I have a love/ hate relationship with women in menswear and especially suit pieces but I really feel like I would like an adapted version of this look for a lady!

the Sartorialist

lusty list

2009-07-16T09:41:00.000-07:00

There's one item conspicuously missing from this list... BUT MORE ON THAT LATER.

free people, aldo, lulu's

on a similar note

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HopelesslyDevoted has a sister shop and predecessor called Hopeless specializing in couture lingerie that is adooooorable.

finally found my replica

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HopelesslyDevoted

Not that I was searching especially hard but I hadn't searched Etsy. I daresay I like the look of the replica silk better...

ooh la la

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I'm quite proud of my 1/4 of Français. However I have a ways to go in the alluring-even-without-makeup, subtely-stylish & classic department. Perhaps I should take up smoking? But I digress... Eva Green is my kinda woman. Have you seen this woman's red carpet appearances? She's probably my favourite French lady because she's absolutely, yet charmingly bonkers.

Through the looking glass & what Mia & Natalia found there.

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Mia Wasikowska from Tim Burton's 2010 version of the Lewis Caroll classic. I think they cast Alice perfectly. And there is no one stylistically better suited to direct this movie (Michel Gondry might be a close second but that'd be a whole different movie altogehter. I don't think he could be sinister enough when the time called). Hopefully Burton won't go overboard. (Sweeney Todd anyone? Yug.) Regardless, I am beyond stoked for this movie:

The COSTUMES! I hope they have lots & lots of different versions of her blue get-up... like in my FAVOURITE EDITORIAL EVER featuring Natalia Vodianova as Alice.

-tfs

In the words of Rachel "Raisin Face" Zoe... I DIE.

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blue british bubble

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I'd like to direct your attention to this post of Susie Bubble's...

see what I mean about her outfits?!

After 3 weeks of near constant rain, I'm glad to notice SOMEBODY has summer weather. I'm also deep in the midst of an obsession with all things UK. Just read Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt and am almost through 'Tis.
I was in London once after high school for only a couple days. Coincidently, we arrived on the morning of the transit bombings. We didn't get to see much of the city and that was the only UK stop on the tour my friend and I took. I want to visit Ireland and Scotland next. Graduation present perhaps?

I'm on board with this.

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As I have always related well with the Childlike Empress.

If I cannot afford the House of Harlow baubles (I can't), I may have one commissioned on Etsy's Alchemy. I've never used it before... I also think I've found this year's Halloween costume.

MJFALL09

2009-06-19T19:43:00.000-07:00

Delving deeper into the 80s. I love Magdalena. I especially love her as a blonde.

style.com

word garbage

2009-06-19T14:30:00.000-07:00

Style Bloggers Get Personal About Fashion

Aside from the title, this article is fairly good. My reason for blogging stems mostly from the need to get things out of my head and onto some other medium where I can ponder them further. Of course seeing what other bloggers are into at any given moment holds considerable motivation as I find outfits that someone like Susie Bubble comes up with more interesting than many overly lauded designers or celebrities. The Glamourai gets a mention. She has great haircuts.

make you melt like warm nutella

2009-06-18T18:54:00.000-07:00

Like Flight of the Conchords... only funnier, less reliant on the notion that awkward = funny and with English people teeth. Oh and the haute stylings of Vince Noir. BOOSH!

toast shopping

2009-06-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

just purchased. doin' lamé the right way.

shoptoast.blogspot.com

outfit posts

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As an extremely awkward human, I have never liked having my photo taken. I am not photogenic. But alas, EVERY worthwhile blogger has them, the more frequent, the better the blog in my opinion. And there are so many contests based on how a given girl can put an outfit together that I need to start. Chictopia and Weardrobe have these jawns all the time. Another blogger just won a $250 gift certificate to NeedSupply. Oof. Weardrobe is having one based on incorporating the color yellow in an outfit with a $50 Anthropology prize to be had. Whether I start doing them or not will be based upon my laziness. Given my track record for making listings on Ebay, I'm pessimistic

Lusting after these for the perfect summer go-to sandal after being tipped off by Knightcat. They look sturdy enough to even ride in... but my cages would tear the tops off of them up in a week. I'll probably be investing in another pair of Vans slip-ons... hmph.

once more sans hesitation

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Just because I didn't get the fringe booties.

bummer

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Someone had to cut their lovely long hair into a Joan Jett mullet. Not sure its worth it.

' TUDE

2009-06-05T13:11:00.001-07:00

... yur doin' it right.

The short short shorts, the LEGS, the jacket structure/detail, the booties, the perpetually wild mane topped off with the perfect smmmirk. I like.

Tracy Feith for Target

2009-06-04T13:30:00.000-07:00

I'm hunting this dress after my political philosophy class tonight.

Larger and more interestingly accessorized version by the lovely lady behind That's Chic. I love her un-ninetified version.

could I DIY this?

2009-06-04T13:23:00.000-07:00

... in my dreams, mayhaps.

Cage tights, preferably in silver... $120 from Black Milk.

+ the Spidermans purely for aesthetic enjoyment as I don't think I would utilize them in my wardrobe too frequently.

daisy lowe

2009-05-21T08:00:00.001-07:00

oy! what a dish.

via Pedestrian

to do:

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-oversized white raglan
-black high waisted short shorts
-cropped tee
-boy shorts

-cut levi's
-pay a visit to retrospect

an afterthought

2009-05-14T09:06:00.000-07:00

I too am loving cutouts galore and all things strappy.

bona drag lovin'

2009-05-14T07:57:00.000-07:00

One of the best web boutiques out there. THE best in my opinion. They are really picky in the stuff they carry and its always really interesting pieces. Everything from full fringe dresses to bikinis and super unique jewelry. I'm currently in love with:

Bustier Bra Cup dress by Scout

Milla in Cavalli

2009-04-15T12:36:00.000-07:00

Mmmm... bustle.

afternoon delight

2009-04-07T18:10:00.000-07:00

Just purchased from topshop:

Begging to be worn with a pair of these...

With a pair of higher ankle socks -- bunched down. A la...

Adriana Lima in Elle.

I am developing a serious tea dress fetish.

Rapunzel

2009-04-07T12:55:00.000-07:00

err... Ruslana

hooded swimsuit...

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...

the edge of love

2009-03-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

I am super stoked on this. First, because it stars 3 of my absolute favourite actors. Second, now that I've seen a bunch of production stills, the wardrobe is rad. Like Atonement's but even better. More floral prints, wellies and sweaters. It feels more authentic to the WWII era. Perhaps because the Vera and Caitlin characters are supposed to be less aristocratic than Cecilia and thats what I identify with more. Eh.

uh oh.

2009-03-12T10:28:00.001-07:00

I probably shouldn't be spending any money for a while -- especially on shoes. I have Vera's jacket coming from Bulgaria... and a fantastic pair of leather shorts on the way. AND I need to save some doe to build a new bicycle. But oy.

Ronald Reagan's nasty old football uniform

2009-03-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

...is the inspiration behind these bloomers. The crafter of these beauties describes seeing her inspiration and professing how she loved them in a way that she wish she never loved a piece of clothing. Upon seeing her rendition of said bloomer, I know EXACTLY how she feels.

builtinpittsburgh

charm schooled

2009-03-09T19:23:00.000-07:00

Its no secret that I love unusual things. Mostly pieces that incorporate some sort of strange tactile sensation or pieces that play with shap and volume. This necklace fills both of those criteria.

And apparently I just really want to wear a bird on my head. Might as well abandon subtlety.

charmschooldesign

swims

2009-03-05T15:47:00.000-08:00

Wishful thinking aimed at bringing warm weather sooner starts... NOW.

free people, american apparel, american apparel

must stud

2009-03-05T15:43:00.000-08:00

free people

dream boot

2009-02-23T17:15:00.001-08:00

nylon february 2007

I can't find them anywhere besides eBay and for no less than $200. Fuck it.

dilema de pelo

2009-02-23T16:20:00.000-08:00

Growing my hair long isn't exactly difficult... seeing as how I have to expel no effort for them locks to lengthen. The difficulty lies in NOT CUTTING THAT SHIT OFF. As soon as it gets nigh about shoulder length, it is all I can think of when wondering what to do with my strands. Especially because I keep thinking that I don't look quite right with longer hair and that I know for a fact I look semi-decent with a chin length shaggy do. Then I tell myself that perhaps if it gets very long... longer than I've ever had the patience to grow it... it might look alright.

featherhead

2009-02-20T14:52:00.000-08:00

charmschooldesign, metalsandthread

sat ur day

2009-02-18T17:38:00.001-08:00

be still my beating heart

2009-02-18T14:19:00.001-08:00

I'm BAAACK. I decided this blog is thus forth going to be shamelessly dedicated to my clothing obsessions. Such as... THIS. This little frock is listed at $20.50 on ebay so far. TWENTY.

I expect the mohair jacket in a week or so and I'm quite excited about it. On Etsy from a gal named Vera.

Unfortunately due to my mode of transportation, most of the time I dress for more plainly and casually than I'd like to. No heels, usually no skirts or dresses, though I'm learning ways around that. I also have to consider wind protection junk like that. I look at my clothes & know I have the resources & great pieces... but I feel like someone else could dress me better than I dress myself with my own clothing. Summer dressing is much less of a chore without the cold to worry about. It can't come soon enough.

HI HI HI

2008-07-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

bag idears... cause I need a messanger bag to fit things:
1. one of Justin's comics. featuring dad or scene with me and juxtin.
starches in me: draw me a comic tonight
starches in me: maybe me and you high fiving
starches in me: or riding a tandem bicycle together
starches in me: or holding hands with a thought bubble coming out of our heads, thinking about clarence
starches in me: you and i riding a tandem bicycle together with a thought bubble coming out of our heads thinking about clarence
starches in me: clarence must be in the act of yelling, being angry or preparing to do one, the other, or both
2. the little prince
3. the piebald godzilla (red base with just the dinosaur + plane)
4. a lichtenstein

I DID THIS:

HOMEWRECKERS BALL
ME, VERONIKA AND MABRY RACED TOGETHER:

PICTURES

AND VERONIKA AND I WON BEST DRESSED... PRIZE:

Kayla, Chelsea and I sign our lease early next week. I probably won't move in until the first week of August. Its at 11th and Fitzwater and its awwwwesoooome. Big living and bedrooms, huge kitchen.... fireplace! roof deck! Its the exact neighborhood I wanted. Super close to Justin, 3 blocks from the subway to school, closer to tomy than 2nd and Bainbridge. Speaking of which, after gleaning $360 from my roommates and I for bullshit credit check fees, the landlord in Queen Village was all butthurt about us not taking the place. The lease stipulated NO BIKES in the building. I'm not unhappy to be done with that situation.

I scheduled my classes yesturday... YAY. I already love Temple and never want to think about Arcadia again. I start September 2nd.

Perspectives on Latin America - MWF - 10:40-11:30

Democracy in Latin America - MWF - 11:40-12:30

Foreign Governments - MW - 12:40-1:30 then I guess the class breaks into smaller sections for friday 2:40-3:30

Intro to Politcal Philosophy - MWF - 1:40-2:30

Intermediate Spanish - MW - 5:20- 6:50

I have strep throat. Again.