The Way I See It # 538

I'm having trouble finding a good look-alike skirt for the Balmain DIY. Everything is either way too long or way too short. I might have to borrow a sewing machine to hem something....


I'm up lateee I should be reading for Archaeology, but alas, I'm shopping around online for things I can't afford right now.


Howeverrr.. I think I found my bike!


It's only $319.00 with shipping included. I think I would swap out the handle bars, setting me back around $30, certainly still in my price range.

The Way I See It # 536: DIY Idea # 2

Alright, I'm not alone in my stud obsession: It's a blogosphere epidemic, but it's just so darn awesome.

I'm actually (actually) considering doing this to a pair of jeans I own, however I'm not sure if it will make my butt look bigger than it already is...?








I saw these photos a long time ago, and I only just rediscovered them after combing all the blogs I read. Surprisingly it was at a new blog I'm getting into: www.jakandjil.com/blog

The Way I See It # 533

I had way too much coffee around 11:30 and I'm only just crashing. It's 3 AM! Goddamn!

I've been doing French homework, and I stopped in the middle, There's still so much to do. I also have to do corrections on a big packet of homework that was returned to me. I'm not going to stress out about it, I just need to get my shit together.

Took my art history exam, definitely won't be making a 100% on it, but oh well, I'll make up for it with the final.

Finally nailed down a volunteer opportunity! I'm missing Archaeology, but I think it's worth it to get this done.

I've been inspired by Zane's DIY attitude (he recently dyed some shoes and they look amazing), I want to recreate this:

Balmain Spring '09

Like....badly. I think that if buy a set of studs I'm going to want to stud EVERYTHING I own.


wow, I need to sleep.

The Way I See It # 523

I typically don't like Scarlett Johannson. But these pictures from French Vogue are beginning to change my mind. I love her hair color.


Back to studying!

The Way I See It # 500

Giuseppe Zanotti Printemps ete 2009

When I saw the Giuseppe Zanotti Ad Campaign in my Vogue magazine I was strongly reminded of Richmond style. I could easily someone dressed like this on the weekend, perhaps when it gets a lot warmer. Just at a can of PBR, and this chick is set.

I had lunch with Misha and Ana today, it was so nice to catch up! Plus the weather is wonderful, and so tonight's guild should be really enjoyable.
I definitely am going to soak this weather in, I hear it's supposed to sour up tomorrow, which both disappoints me, and pleases me. While I pine for warmer weather, I feel that my boots haven't been given the right amount of attention they're due.

I need to figure out my summer plan. I'm thinking that I'm going to look in to a job at the science or history museums here in Richmond, that might be a way to see if I like Museum studies and the environment. Also, if I get a bike, it won't be that hard.
I think that while that thought is in my head, I'll go research it now.

The Way I See It # 428

I wish that I had a craft that I was really good at so that I could blog about it. A lot of people scoff when they tell me that they despise the idea of "personal" blogs, and that they much prefer blogs about a certain subject, whether it be fashion, politics, comic books, cooking, knitting, whatever.
I would say that I agree. When it comes to the types of blogs that I read, I'm far more interested in topics about things I'm unfamiliar with, or am obsessed with, rather than reading about someone's personal life. Not that I don't like reading personal blogs; I love them. But I would say a majority of the new blogs I start reading are about a certain subject unrelated to the personal life of the author.

On that note, thank you for reading!

While I do have a blog about fashion and design in general, it's unlike most other fashion blogs I've become a fan of. Mostly because the fashion blogs I read include pictures of the authors, and they clothes they have. I for one, have no money to spend on clothing, and have used this as an excuse not to look cute and fashionable in my day-to-day. This will simply have to change. I can't hide behind a monetary excuse for the way I look when it's fairly easy to look stylish on the dime. So I will be putting my outfits together and taking pictures. I think that this will also help with me finding out exactly what my style is, because, really, I have no idea what it is at this point. If you'd like to see the pictures, or if you're unaware of my fashion (ish) blog, don't hesitate to visit here.

Just a quick update, I've added a language translator to the page. I've decided that it might be beneficial for my French if I have my blog translated into it so I can read aloud and feel proficient. If you happen to speak another language (or several) you can get practice AND keep up with my life. (I've also added it to Interior Motive). You can thank me when we carry on a conversation in french. :)

Speaking of readers, I've noticed some new readers (because I'm creepy and sitemeter allows me to do this). Welcome!

Shifting gears, I've been at the library all night studying for my Physics exam next week. I decided to get some Starbucks. By the way, I find it appalling that there are no late-night coffee shops except for the Village and 3rd Street Diner (a long ass walk). At any rate, I was standing in line, and a guy behind me told the barista his order. He said,
"Yeah, I'll have a coffee....erm... the largest size you have.... and also... another largest size... and... do you guys do iced coffee?"
The barista took his order, and I turned to him,
Me: "It's called a Venti"
Him: "What?"
Me: "The largest size, it's a 'Venti'"
Him: "Oh, thank you!"
Me: "Have you never been to a Starbucks before?"
Him: "ermm... no."
Me: "Wow! Rare breed!"
Him: "Yeah, well I'm cramming, so....and it's my parents money... they can afford it...."
Me: "Well, then why not?"

It was refreshing to see someone who had never been to a Starbucks. It made my day, actually.