moving in

source: Modnique

Love the above outfit - want that blazer so terribly. Spent the past few days moving into my apartment for the school year. I can't believe we're already juniors, and more than halfway done with college. Should have a few pictures to put up over the next few days. Got two new film cameras to play around with, so hopefully I'll have a handful of cool new shots there as well!

all the things ahead of you

Forever21 top / American Apparel skirt / Steve Madden shoes / Zara bag / Vintage belt

Was terrible about using my camera even though I decided this morning that I'd make a conscious effort to take more pictures today. Hopped all over the place and shopped with my sister before taking her to Kimi's for her 15th birthday dinner. Got quite a bit of yummy seafood (sauteed oysters shown above were delicious!) and am still stuffed 8 hours later.

a bit of ripped denim

Vintage top / Urban Renewal shorts / Zara bag / Yacht Week sunglasses

Simple day out. Was pretty exhausted today, so my cousin and I took it easy and stopped by the theater to catch Crazy, Stupid, Love. I'm not usually one for romantic comedies, but I actually quite enjoyed this one at times. It featured an ensemble cast that I wouldn't have imagined together myself, but the actors' on-screen dynamic was pretty decent. Though it's a bit labored at times, I wouldn't rule out recommending it if only for Gosling's excellent abs (but really, Steve Carell is quite likable as Cal.)

tropical weather

Thrifted sweater / Forever 21 skirt / Zara bag

Haven't been very good about taking photos on this trip, but I've been wandering around quite a bit in Palm Beach. Snapped this yesterday while walking around the neighborhood, right before another storm. The weather's quite temperamental here; tropical storms appear and disappear all within 30 minutes to an hour.

there in the sand dome

VIP with Rusko and the cast at the Skins US premiere party

Some more photos from January, when Adilla and I styled Rachel Thevenard and James Newman.

mad decent block party

 

 

Some shots I took during Mad Decent Block Party at South Street Seaport

Got back from Mad Decent Block Party at South Street Seaport a few hours ago. Went with some friends from high school to check out some new sounds and dance a lot. We spent most of the day crushed against the front of the crowd, having a good time.

For a free (!) music festival it was pretty incredible, but I didn't really expect much less from such a stacked label; The Hood Internet, Maluca Mala, Zeds Dead, DJ Mehdi, BAIO (Vampire Weekend), and Claude VonStroke killed it. I wish I could go to the Philly, Chicago, and LA shows (particularly Philly and LA for Diplo and Major Lazer), but my schedule's booked solid for the next six weeks.

On another note, I really want that photographer's shirt.

while we can still dream

Another year in review. 

Although I don't love the Ithaca winter, I do miss big sweaters, knit scarves, fuzzy boots, and fresh snow.

winter wonderment

Styling Rachel Thevenard and James Newman

As part of a prize package for winning a LOOKBOOK.nu x MTV style contest this past winter, Adilla Menayang of Chicago and I got to style members of the Skins US cast for their premiere party featuring Rusko.

Adilla and I met and spent some time with the cast and their families in the Soho Grand's penthouse suite after pulling clothes, accessories, shoes, etc. from sites all over the city before heading over to the premiere party. Overall, it was an exciting but exhausting experience -- more photos to follow once I get my life in order. Just over two weeks until I fly out to Palm Beach!

her real depths are romantic and illogical

"I simply state that I'm a product of a versatile mind in a restless generation — with every reason to throw my mind and pen in with the radicals. Even if, deep in my heart, I thought we were all blind atoms in a world as limited as a stroke of a pendulum, I and my sort would struggle against tradition; try, at least, to displace old cants with new ones. I've thought I was right about life at various times, but faith is difficult. One thing I know. If living isn't seeking for the grail it may be a damned amusing game."

A year in review.

we're done, but it's not over

Looks like Marcel Castenmiller (who came with Pete to visit Kelly) snuck into a few of our Slope Day pictures. Slope Day, which annually signifies the end of classes, passed almost two weeks ago. Drake was supbar, but I don't think I really expected more.

Currently in the middle of finals. I've been strangely calm until three days ago but now I'm obscenely jittery and I can't help but feel incredibly helpless because I've been on Adderall and haven't slept for a solid 55 hours.

welcome to the jungle

Officially a sorority girl. Who would have guessed?

music is my sun and you're blocking my light

“Something deep down tells me that we are all semi-paralysed. And we die without so much as an explanation. And worst of all – we live without so much as an explanation…A whole world of semi-paralysed human beings. And everyone waiting in vain for a miracle.”

fashion, put it all on me

Yesterday, was the 26th annual Cornell Design League fashion show. I walked for a first year designer and a fourth year designer. First years are allowed one piece in the show while fourth years can have a full line of up to eleven pieces. Designers who submit to CDL design and typically sew their pieces with no outside help (there were a few collaborations), which takes months and months. Some of the final products were truly amazing. I was really honored that Matt and Emily, a first and a fourth year respectively, asked me to model for them. They're both so talented and I can't wait to see what they come up with in the future!

Totemic by John Sohn

Cinder by Maylian Luo

Fancy Free by Emily Farina

Detailed shot of what I wore -- cropped silk floral top with a white feather skirt.

Shoes by Emily Farina.

Wearing a design by Matt Gottesman (left.)

Pictures from the earlier parts of the show haven't come out yet and I only have this shot from backstage. Matt went all out and made three pieces (high waist shorts, a beautiful blouse, and a coat) and I, along with a lot of his fellow fashion majors, honestly think he is one of the most talented designers in his year. Coming up with and executing this (he spent so much time sewing) took so much effort but everything ended up looking stunning and professionally made. More pictures to come!