atlas hands

boston i have returned! and it feels so good. after a month away from the mfa, i knew i needed to make a trip (this was probably my 15th trip to the museum, don't judge). looking at the fabulous paintings that line the walls always soothes me and makes me feel at peace. luckily the weather yesterday was beautiful so a nice long walk was in order too. i dressed for the occasion. 

vintage calvin klein oversized sweater, betsy johnson tights, & vintage purse from paris

it was a lovely weekend. im currently suffering through an awful tuesday...eight hours of class. next weekend could not come soon enough.  

xxxo

rainbow in the dark

ah finals week. in other words, the week where nothing is real. no sleep, too much junk food, and deliriousness. however, i am quite looking forward to going back to the country for the holidays. i love the peacefulness of winter, and somehow that does not exist in the heart of the city.

finals week attire:

uo beanie

vintage crew neck sweatshirt

nike sweatpants

i was so excited to see the launch of em Mag last night. after a busy semester of styling for the magazine, i was excited to see the final product. 

boston is receiving its first big snow storm of the season as we speak. yay for snow! 

happy holidays everyone! 

xxxo

keep on waking

three cheers for enjoyable eventful weeks! i met will ferrell, saw an early screening of anchorman 2, and won second place in a styling competition. (and had time to do a top knot shot...it was a good bun day).

my line had an art deco theme. i put my models in very gatsby-esque vintage garments. we had a lovely time. you can't see my whole outfit, i regret not taking a picture to share--the day was so busy it was the last thing on my mind. but my top is 1940s vintage from switzerland. it came with a matching skirt and it is absolutely divine. 

xxxo

an old country thanksgiving

we hosted thanksgiving this year and it was a lovely day. not only was it a joyous day of good food and good tidings, but it was also my brother's birthday. needless to say, it was a day full of love and cheer (and cake, pie, and lots of turkey). my parents are both old souls (despite their young ages). they love refurbished vintage furniture, records, pyrex, antique books, farms, and their old colonial home. welcome to our new england, country-style thanksgiving in black & white. 

my ma put a huge chalkboard in the entry of the home-- i absolutely adore drawing on it. 

my latest creation:

what i wore: 

vintage christian dior dress (one of my favorite thrifting finds), american appeal tights, black booties (i can't remember where i got them, naughty, i know).

i feel so blessed today; what a wonderful family i have. i hope everyone's day was grand! i look forward to reading about everyday's day; i am thankful for blogging. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

xxxo

white riot

i feel so blessed at this point in my life. as the weather gets colder (and i get fatter) i get jollier. doesn't seem to make sense, but it is true. i love the christmas holiday, and don't even get me started on thanksgiving! we will be hosting thanksgiving at my house this year and i am quite excited. i love cooking and baking for the holidays. i have my pinterest board filled with delicious goodness. 

i got a haircut. chopped off close to seven inches, i was hyperventilating in the salon chair, but i was pleasantly surprised on how it turned out. thoughts?

i went out with a girlfriend last night for (epically delicious) sushi. we ate at genki ya and i would definitely recommend it. 

outfit cred: top shop skinnies, nasty gal top, & vintage biker jacket.

i am so excited for the holidays! get ready for many pictures of food & family. 

xxxo

brandy alexander

they call this region of the u s of a "new england" for a reason. i find the weather here is very similar to that of the uk. we have many cloudy, rainy, damp days. when i walk into the city with grey skies i hear the huffs and puffs of my fellow locals complaining about how 'dreadful' the weather is. i'm quite the opposite. i love grey skies. i love rain. and i love light damp breezes. i feel the magic in hopping over deep puddles with an umbrella in hand, i feel like i'm in the olden days. i have no idea why that is, it just is what it is. when it rains in new england i just want to cuddle up with my afghan and cozy socks and watch ms. potter with tea in hand (and if i'm being very particular, my cats, birdie & gus, would be by my side as well..and perhaps the wood stove would be lit...and id be able to smell the bread baking in the oven). ah, now i'm craving more rain. 

while it was down pouring i decided to do a series of self portraits while blasting the music of feist for inspiration. i liked the way it turned out. 

because i am overprotective of my camera, i refuse to take it out during a storm. but i took a risk and tried to take pictures of boston pre-rain. the grey skies are apparent, a storm is a-brewin'.

fall is absolutely lovely. i am so blown away by the colors. it is so nice to step away from the harshness of the city streets and take a stroll through the boston public gardens. its like an entirely different world just a few blocks down from me. a hidden gem. i saw this man the other day and he put a smirk on my face. i could try to explain to you what he was doing but it would be too complicated. he was talented though, quite talented indeed.

this is where i go to school. i thought it was about time to introduce to you my oasis. i love my uni, i love every bit of it. growing up i moved all the time, i never had a home. but i have found where i belong, this is my home...thank you emerson college for giving me a chance find happiness and content in one single space.

i've been having some off days lately so it's nice to appreciate the little things in this world. when i'm feeling low i like to look at art, it takes me away and into another life. i got a call today that i was accepted into a 2 month program in london over the summer where i would be studying and working on my fashion resume. such a lovely pick-me-up. the thought of living in london warms my heart. perhaps ill finally have my opportunity.

cheers!

xxxo