Playing with Polyvore today...
XoXo,
Steph
Friday, November 5, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
A New Obsession...
I have always been a fan of preppy attire but Blair Waldorf takes it to a new level. Her pep school attire and adorable headbands match her Upper East Side attitude.
I read all the Gossip Girl books when I was younger and I loooooved them! Blair was always my favorite character and now that I have started watching the show, she still is. Ugh, what I would give to raid her closet!
You know you love me.
XoXo,
Stephanie
I read all the Gossip Girl books when I was younger and I loooooved them! Blair was always my favorite character and now that I have started watching the show, she still is. Ugh, what I would give to raid her closet!
You know you love me.
XoXo,
Stephanie
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Update
Hey Everyone!
Sorry I haven't written an update in awhile! I started my fall semester of school a couple weeks ago and its going great so far!
I'm taking 5 classes this quarter since I only took 3 last quarter. I'm taking Fundamentals of Sketching which is really easy for me so far.
Here is what we have been working on so far:
Sorry I haven't written an update in awhile! I started my fall semester of school a couple weeks ago and its going great so far!
I'm taking 5 classes this quarter since I only took 3 last quarter. I'm taking Fundamentals of Sketching which is really easy for me so far.
Here is what we have been working on so far:
These are flats that we had to do for homework!
I'm also taking Critical Thinking, Math, American Political and Economic History, and Effective Speaking. I like the context of my Critical thinking class but I don't like the teacher. She is so spacey and mousey... I can't handle it. My Math class is great, my teacher is AMAZING! I'm so glad that Hildur recommended her to me. Her class is very structured and you always know exactly what is going on. American Political and Economic History is really interesting... the class makes me feel dumb though. I've never really had an actual "History" class (at least not since elementary school) and my teacher always asks us questions at the beginning of class kind of as Trivia. He'll ask us a question from Pop Culture (like where do the Simpsons live? Springfield) and then ask us a question from history (who was our first president? George Washington). So many of the questions I didn't know the answer to. I feel like I'm learning a ton though... Like that Hitler was an artist before he was ever Chancellor of Germany. Here is (supposedly) one of his paintings:
I actually really enjoy this class... though it can get a little long (my teacher just lectures for 3 hours...)
My Effective Speaking class was the class that I was most worried about. I HATE public speaking. This week we had to do a personal speech so I told my "SIX" story (if you've heard it, you know what I'm talking about) and it went off without a hitch! Everyone said I was very animated and had perfect pace and timing! So I'm a lot less nervous now...
I've been thinking a lot about Christmas lately... yes, I realize that it is only October but I LOVE Christmas! I love the decorations and the food. :) Unfortunately, I won't be able to come home because Noah has to work... So we will be having our very first Christmas alone. But I think we might get a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree and make a feast and watch Elf!
I'm already working on a Christmas list!! :)
What is on your Christmas List??
XoXo,
Steph
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Domestic Goddess.
I recently found a new (to me) blog that I am absolutely in LOVE with. The author, Emily, is sort of my new idol. The blog is technically a fashion blog however she does a lot of "do-it-youself" projects that are so freaking cute and completely the style that I am going for in my new apartment. She also does a TON of recipes that look like they are straight out of a magazine. Her photography is also very beautiful. Here are a few pics from her blog:
{Emily's floating vase- learn how to make it here}
{Emily's beautiful desk}
{Emily's living room}
Some additional inspiration:
{Emily's floating vase- learn how to make it here}
{Emily's beautiful desk}
{Emily's living room}
Some additional inspiration:
Here are a few pictures of things she has cooked/baked:
{Macarons}
{Chicken Pot Pie}
Emily is the type of person who really inspires me. I'm well aware that idols are for 15 year old girls who read Judy Blume (My favorite book is a Judy Blume book- suck it.) but I absolutely adore her! :)
XoXo,
Steph
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Things you may not know
1. I talk in my sleep. A LOT.
2. I get hiccups almost EVERY single time I drink alcohol.
3. I'm the biggest light weight that any of my friends know, partially because I'm allergic to alcohol... but also because I never drink.
4. I collect magazine clippings and keep them cataloged in binders.
5. I hate Styrofoam more than anything in the world.
6. I paint my nails at least once a week, sometimes I do it everyday.
7. I'm awful at understanding lyrics but I insist on singing along anyways.
8. I am SUPER cranky when I work out, but in a great mood after the agony is over! :)
9. I'm slightly OCD. Sometimes if something is facing the wrong way it will drive me NUTS until I fix it.
10. I have AWFUL eye sight from working on computers for years.
11. You do NOT want to be around me if I don't get 8 hours sleep, I get cranky!
12. I get sick at LEAST once a month. My best friend says that I have a weak immune system from being sick all the time when I was little.
XoXo,
Steph
2. I get hiccups almost EVERY single time I drink alcohol.
3. I'm the biggest light weight that any of my friends know, partially because I'm allergic to alcohol... but also because I never drink.
4. I collect magazine clippings and keep them cataloged in binders.
5. I hate Styrofoam more than anything in the world.
6. I paint my nails at least once a week, sometimes I do it everyday.
7. I'm awful at understanding lyrics but I insist on singing along anyways.
8. I am SUPER cranky when I work out, but in a great mood after the agony is over! :)
9. I'm slightly OCD. Sometimes if something is facing the wrong way it will drive me NUTS until I fix it.
10. I have AWFUL eye sight from working on computers for years.
11. You do NOT want to be around me if I don't get 8 hours sleep, I get cranky!
12. I get sick at LEAST once a month. My best friend says that I have a weak immune system from being sick all the time when I was little.
XoXo,
Steph
Friday, September 17, 2010
Proust Questionnaire
In the late 19th century, the French writer Marcel Proust stumbled upon a questionnaire called "An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, etc." Proust answered the survey several times in his life, and helped popularize the revelatory questions, which became known as the Proust Questionnaire, as a way to uncover a subject's true characteristics and emotions ever since.
Your most marked characteristic?
My humor. Being able to make people laugh when things get hard.
The quality you most like in a man?
Sense of humor and loyalty
The quality you most like in a woman?
Someone who is strong and has a sense of humor. A woman who knows what they want is always inspiring to me...
What do you most value in your friends?
Honesty, loyalty, and a sense of humor. (Apparently I really like funny people.)
What is your principle defect?
I'm not as hard of a worker as I wish I was.
What is your favorite occupation?
So far- I don't have one. But I find them all interesting!
What is your dream of happiness?
Doing something that I love and being with Noah.
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Loosing someone I love.
What would you like to be?
Adventurous, worldly, smart, smart, and happy :)
In what country would you like to live?
France
What is your favorite color?
Black
What is your favorite flower?
Orchids or hydrangeas
What is your favorite bird?
Hummingbirds. They remind me of my mom.
Who are your favorite prose writers?
Kafka
Who are your favorite poets?
Robert Frost or Whitman
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
Vix from "Summer Sisters"
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
Jacob from "Water for Elephants" or Romeo
Who is your favorite composer?
Dave Matthews
Who are your favorite painters?
Jackson Pollock
Who are your heroes in real life?
DVF, Karl Lagerfeld, MK & Ashley Olsen, Georgina Chapman, and my grandma
What is it you most dislike?
Confrontation and drama
What natural gift would you like to possess?
To be a workaholic
How would you like to die?
In my sleep, of course
What is your current state of mind?
Inspired
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
Shopping
What is your motto?
"Everything happens for a reason"
Your name or Pseudo.
Stephanie, Steph, Pep, Pepa, Peppy
XoXo, ^
Your most marked characteristic?
My humor. Being able to make people laugh when things get hard.
The quality you most like in a man?
Sense of humor and loyalty
The quality you most like in a woman?
Someone who is strong and has a sense of humor. A woman who knows what they want is always inspiring to me...
What do you most value in your friends?
Honesty, loyalty, and a sense of humor. (Apparently I really like funny people.)
What is your principle defect?
I'm not as hard of a worker as I wish I was.
What is your favorite occupation?
So far- I don't have one. But I find them all interesting!
What is your dream of happiness?
Doing something that I love and being with Noah.
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
Loosing someone I love.
What would you like to be?
Adventurous, worldly, smart, smart, and happy :)
In what country would you like to live?
France
What is your favorite color?
Black
What is your favorite flower?
Orchids or hydrangeas
What is your favorite bird?
Hummingbirds. They remind me of my mom.
Who are your favorite prose writers?
Kafka
Who are your favorite poets?
Robert Frost or Whitman
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
Vix from "Summer Sisters"
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
Jacob from "Water for Elephants" or Romeo
Who is your favorite composer?
Dave Matthews
Who are your favorite painters?
Jackson Pollock
Who are your heroes in real life?
DVF, Karl Lagerfeld, MK & Ashley Olsen, Georgina Chapman, and my grandma
What is it you most dislike?
Confrontation and drama
What natural gift would you like to possess?
To be a workaholic
How would you like to die?
In my sleep, of course
What is your current state of mind?
Inspired
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
Shopping
What is your motto?
"Everything happens for a reason"
Your name or Pseudo.
Stephanie, Steph, Pep, Pepa, Peppy
XoXo, ^
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Nail Polish Collection
Yesterday was a VERY productive day for me and Noah. We started the day off by going grocery shopping. After that we decided that our apartment always stinks so we went to big lots and bought a bunch of cleaning supplies and stuff to make the apartment smell nice, we then came home and deep cleaned the apartment (it smells delightful now). I decided since I was on such a roll that I would organize my nail polish collection.
Now if you don't already know this about me, I have a nail polish obsession. This is a fairly new thing, going on about a year now. I used to wear fake nails but when they got too expensive (about $45 every 2 weeks) I decided to part ways with them. I have really nice nails naturally anyways, they grow fast and are REALLY strong. I already had a little bit of a nail collection going on because I used to LOOOOVE painting my nails when I was younger.
I normally paint my nails about twice a week (at least). Its very relaxing to me, don't ask me why.
So while I was organizing my collection I decided I would shoot a few picture to share!!
Before I organized them:
Color coded:
In their home:
I counted yesterday and I have about 70 nail polishes...
I buy a new one about once a week, sort of as a treat to myself. :)
XoXo,
Steph
Now if you don't already know this about me, I have a nail polish obsession. This is a fairly new thing, going on about a year now. I used to wear fake nails but when they got too expensive (about $45 every 2 weeks) I decided to part ways with them. I have really nice nails naturally anyways, they grow fast and are REALLY strong. I already had a little bit of a nail collection going on because I used to LOOOOVE painting my nails when I was younger.
I normally paint my nails about twice a week (at least). Its very relaxing to me, don't ask me why.
So while I was organizing my collection I decided I would shoot a few picture to share!!
Before I organized them:
Color coded:
In their home:
I counted yesterday and I have about 70 nail polishes...
I buy a new one about once a week, sort of as a treat to myself. :)
XoXo,
Steph
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Internship
In case you didn't already know- my friend, Hildur, has an internship at this company called Chrislie Formulations and she hooked me up with an internship for Product Development!
I started my new internship yesterday and my day was already off to a rough start. The lady at LA Cafe messed up my coffee order, it was cloudy and cold outside and I didn't bring a jacket, and my boss forgot to pick me up from the train!!!
My boss forgot that I was coming so she didn't really have much for me to do. Most of the day I was making phone calls to Salons to see if they wanted free samples of Lashem to see if they would like to sell it in their store! I also got together the sample packages to be mailed out.
Here are a few pictures that I took around the office:
There are literally empty bottles ALL over the office, these were under my desk. They have every different shape and color you could possible think of with different lids to match!
More bottles...
And more bottles... lol
I had a lot of fun even though there was some down time. Next week will be better because hopefully she will remember that I am coming!! We are going to get to go to labs and stuff too which is super exciting! I also got some free Lashem to try out so that was really exciting and a free makeup bag too, so I am a happy camper!
XoXo,
Stephanie
I started my new internship yesterday and my day was already off to a rough start. The lady at LA Cafe messed up my coffee order, it was cloudy and cold outside and I didn't bring a jacket, and my boss forgot to pick me up from the train!!!
My boss forgot that I was coming so she didn't really have much for me to do. Most of the day I was making phone calls to Salons to see if they wanted free samples of Lashem to see if they would like to sell it in their store! I also got together the sample packages to be mailed out.
Here are a few pictures that I took around the office:
There are literally empty bottles ALL over the office, these were under my desk. They have every different shape and color you could possible think of with different lids to match!
More bottles...
And more bottles... lol
I had a lot of fun even though there was some down time. Next week will be better because hopefully she will remember that I am coming!! We are going to get to go to labs and stuff too which is super exciting! I also got some free Lashem to try out so that was really exciting and a free makeup bag too, so I am a happy camper!
XoXo,
Stephanie
Friday, September 3, 2010
Current Obsessions
1. www.ApartmentTherapy.com
This one is an oldie but a goodie! I LOVE this website. I've always been very interested in Real Estate and interior design. I love seeing how other people live. People always think I'm nosey because I ask to see around their apartments but its just because I'm interested in how they live. I get that from my Mom. :)
2. SKIN CARE
My new BFF, Hildur, has been helping me get my skin under control! I had great skin for like 2 years and I thought I was finally over my "break out" faze but I was mistaken. Ever since I turned 20 my skin has gone BANANAS!!! So now I am trying to eat more fruits and veggies and drink more water. But more than that, I have been using a new skin care routine! Hildur gave me some Kanebo products to try for a few months AND she is giving me a facial tomorrow! LOVE her.
3. Roasted Garlic Triscuits.
I can't get enough. I have had 2 boxes in a week. I'm a cheese and crackers freak. Always have been, always will be.
4. Nail Polish.
This one has been on my list for awhile. My collection has almost outgrown my train case! My 2 latest colors:
Essie Pretty Edgy
Essie Lapris of Luxury
I'm wearing Lapris of Luxury now and I love it! I haven't tried Pretty Edgy yet though.
5. Making Color Pop photos!
6. Pushing Daisies!
And I don't mean being dead! I mean the ABC show. It only lasted 2 seasons but I am watching them on Netflix "watch instantly". The show is super corny but its quirky and cute! And I love their costumes!! The whole show is very whimsical and visually pleasing!
What are your latest obsessions?
XoXo,
Steph
This one is an oldie but a goodie! I LOVE this website. I've always been very interested in Real Estate and interior design. I love seeing how other people live. People always think I'm nosey because I ask to see around their apartments but its just because I'm interested in how they live. I get that from my Mom. :)
2. SKIN CARE
My new BFF, Hildur, has been helping me get my skin under control! I had great skin for like 2 years and I thought I was finally over my "break out" faze but I was mistaken. Ever since I turned 20 my skin has gone BANANAS!!! So now I am trying to eat more fruits and veggies and drink more water. But more than that, I have been using a new skin care routine! Hildur gave me some Kanebo products to try for a few months AND she is giving me a facial tomorrow! LOVE her.
3. Roasted Garlic Triscuits.
I can't get enough. I have had 2 boxes in a week. I'm a cheese and crackers freak. Always have been, always will be.
4. Nail Polish.
This one has been on my list for awhile. My collection has almost outgrown my train case! My 2 latest colors:
Essie Pretty Edgy
Essie Lapris of Luxury
I'm wearing Lapris of Luxury now and I love it! I haven't tried Pretty Edgy yet though.
5. Making Color Pop photos!
6. Pushing Daisies!
And I don't mean being dead! I mean the ABC show. It only lasted 2 seasons but I am watching them on Netflix "watch instantly". The show is super corny but its quirky and cute! And I love their costumes!! The whole show is very whimsical and visually pleasing!
What are your latest obsessions?
XoXo,
Steph
Thursday, September 2, 2010
This week has been CRAZY busy! It's the 2nd to the last week of school and everyone is wrapping up their final projects and getting ready for presentations and finals next week.
Here are a few projects that I have been working on throughout the quarter:
This is my Complimentary colors to neutrals project. SO hard to get the colors right!!
For this one we had to find bright colors in magazines to make all the colors of the color wheel. The hardest part was finding vibrant colors! Mine got rave reviews from my teacher!! :)
This is just your average colorwheel
I just wrapped up several projects including a 65 page project on J.Crew which I have to give a presentation on next friday, a paper collage assignment for Color and Design Theory, and a 5 page paper on motorcycle safety which I have to give a presentation on next wednesday!
I get to register for Fall classes tomorrow which I'm excited about! I'm taking 5 classes next quarter and most of them are general studies except for Fundementals of Sketching!!
My friend, Hildur, (who is a beauty major at my school) told me that the place she is interning for needs another intern for Product Development! She sent her boss my resume so I'm pretty excited to hear back from her!
Noah and I have also gotten into the routine of going over to our friend Jorge's every Sunday night to watch True Blood because he has HBO. Last weekend Noah made us dinner over there too... Stuffed pork chops with baby carrots (with the ends still on them), mushroom sauce, and potatoes grotten (I dont know if thats how you spell it). It was sooo GOOD!
Noah also got a new job!!! He is now an official employee at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant in LA Live! He got a pay raise, he can walk to work, and he gets off work earlier! He is very excited!
XoXo,
Steph
Here are a few projects that I have been working on throughout the quarter:
This is my Complimentary colors to neutrals project. SO hard to get the colors right!!
For this one we had to find bright colors in magazines to make all the colors of the color wheel. The hardest part was finding vibrant colors! Mine got rave reviews from my teacher!! :)
This is just your average colorwheel
I just wrapped up several projects including a 65 page project on J.Crew which I have to give a presentation on next friday, a paper collage assignment for Color and Design Theory, and a 5 page paper on motorcycle safety which I have to give a presentation on next wednesday!
I get to register for Fall classes tomorrow which I'm excited about! I'm taking 5 classes next quarter and most of them are general studies except for Fundementals of Sketching!!
My friend, Hildur, (who is a beauty major at my school) told me that the place she is interning for needs another intern for Product Development! She sent her boss my resume so I'm pretty excited to hear back from her!
Noah and I have also gotten into the routine of going over to our friend Jorge's every Sunday night to watch True Blood because he has HBO. Last weekend Noah made us dinner over there too... Stuffed pork chops with baby carrots (with the ends still on them), mushroom sauce, and potatoes grotten (I dont know if thats how you spell it). It was sooo GOOD!
Noah also got a new job!!! He is now an official employee at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant in LA Live! He got a pay raise, he can walk to work, and he gets off work earlier! He is very excited!
XoXo,
Steph
Friday, August 27, 2010
**This posting is for Greg, because he was asking why I wasn't talking about fashion. ENJOY GREG!
Some stuff I made on Polyvore!
If you know me at all you know that I LIVE in jeans. I used to dress up a lot more then I do now (mostly because I hate all of my clothes right now and I just dont care about what I look like when I'm going to school) but I love laid back, classic style. I love neutral colors!! I like this outfit a lot because its something that I would actually wear!
This outfit you probably wouldn't catch me in because I don't wear too many dresses. Don't get me wrong, I think they are SO cute on other people, I just feel like a fat sausage when I wear them! I'm just not comfortable when I wear them. BUT if I did wear them, this is totally an outfit that I would rock.
This again is another one that I would totally wear! I actually have a very similar purse to this Hermes. Mine is fake of course. I also threw in my new favorite Chloe Perfume!
Okay, so I'm not a high heel person... or a dress person... but I would totally rock this. I LOVE Jimmy Choo's and Noah loves sun dresses so I would wear this for date night. :)
XoXo,
Steph
Some stuff I made on Polyvore!
If you know me at all you know that I LIVE in jeans. I used to dress up a lot more then I do now (mostly because I hate all of my clothes right now and I just dont care about what I look like when I'm going to school) but I love laid back, classic style. I love neutral colors!! I like this outfit a lot because its something that I would actually wear!
This outfit you probably wouldn't catch me in because I don't wear too many dresses. Don't get me wrong, I think they are SO cute on other people, I just feel like a fat sausage when I wear them! I'm just not comfortable when I wear them. BUT if I did wear them, this is totally an outfit that I would rock.
This again is another one that I would totally wear! I actually have a very similar purse to this Hermes. Mine is fake of course. I also threw in my new favorite Chloe Perfume!
Okay, so I'm not a high heel person... or a dress person... but I would totally rock this. I LOVE Jimmy Choo's and Noah loves sun dresses so I would wear this for date night. :)
Gucci GG 2965 Oversized Women's Sunglasses from Overstock.com
$135 - overstock.com
Oversized sunglasses »
$135 - overstock.com
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XoXo,
Steph
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