Parce que tout semble mieux dans le francais

lusttforlifeblog: Bloody Mary’s and Joan Didion on the porch....

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:24:57 -0400

Bloody Mary’s and Joan Didion on the porch. #Summer (Taken with Instagram)

I wish this summer was like this… #workinggirl

Golfing with the grandparentals: OOTD: Pendelton sweater. Ralph...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:55:53 -0400

Golfing with the grandparentals: OOTD: Pendelton sweater. Ralph Lauren Sport collared shirt. Ambercrombie and Fitch flare khaki pants. (not seen) Nike Golf shoes.

A lovely day in the city

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:14:12 -0400

A lovely day in the city

Lovely day in day in the city

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:11:50 -0400

Lovely day in day in the city

OOTD from yesterday. Brooks Bothers White, long sleeve, button...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:09:47 -0400

OOTD from yesterday. Brooks Bothers White, long sleeve, button down. Uniqlo denim shirt. Asos skinny high waisted black pants. Micheal Kors Clutch. Vintage Italian Cashmere Jacket from the 1970’s.

My sad OOTD picture. Banana Republic Linen Jacket. Banana...

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:42 -0400

My sad OOTD picture. Banana Republic Linen Jacket. Banana Republic bow shirt. Uniqlo Jeans. Miz Mooz riding boots in Grey/Blue.

SAT reward

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:31:35 -0500

SAT reward

What I wore… Food review in San Francisco. BCBGeneration...

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:16:58 -0500

What I wore… Food review in San Francisco.
BCBGeneration pants, French Connection top, BCBG hat

This weeks to do list

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:06:09 -0500

-Survive until next week

Photos from my weekend in Seattle.

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:49:42 -0500

Iconic

Tres Amigas since kindergarten

EMP [Experience Music Project]

Taking the FP turban out for a spin

Science Museum

EMP [Experience Music Project]

Photos from my weekend in Seattle.

*Seattle

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:26:24 -0500

So last weekend I went to Seattle for the first time since I was little for a trip with some friends. We were only there a few days but I found some places I would definitely want to go back to. And of course it was all on a budget.

I suggest going with a group of people who are all wearing matching scarves (thank you Girl Scout markers) and maybe you too can get extra donuts from the guy at Pike’s Place who enjoys knitting in his free time. Maybe.

We took the light rail from the airport to the International District where we stayed at the American Hotel, a Hosteling International hostel. The light rail was cheap and the seats were heated, which is more than any student traveler can hope for. The hostel was also comfortable, nice for hostel standards and about a block from the light rail and other public transport. Walking around alone at night is not advised for this area by the way.

Fun places to go:

Pike’s Place: An outdoor/indoor market on the waterfront that hosts amazing food, cool gifts and amazing food… oops i said that already, and for good reason. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD.

-Market Grill: Literally, the BEST sandwich I have ever had. Cajun spiced salmon on grilled baguette with rosemary aioli, grilled onion (usually not a fan), lettuce and tomato. Their clam chowder was also the best I have had in a while, and I go to the east coast every summer.

-The Donut Place: Not what it is actually called but Im sure once you get there you will find it. Just follow the amazing smell. When I was there they had sprinkled, powdered sugar, plain, and cinnamon but I stuck with just cinnamon and they were really good. Fresh from the fryer, small, and fluffy. Perfection.

-Beecher’s: (Across the street from the main market) If you love cheese, you will love this place. They’re cheese making contraptions are behind a huge glass window you can look through while you wait in line. The cheese is really good but their other food is also fantastic. I’m going to have to find some more adjectives that mean good (BRING OUT THE THESAURUS) because this place was wicked awesome. I split the mac and cheese with a friend and it was plenty due to how rich it was. What looked really good that I didn’t get to try was the grab grilled cheese type sandwich that the woman in front of us got… I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.

Experience Music Project: This place is too awesome to believe. I learned how to play the base (sort of) and went into a recording session where you can jam and then buy your recording from the gift shop.

Seattle Aquarium: I have to say, living in the Bay Area, I’m pretty spoiled when it comes to aquariums. Nothing I have been to, so far, has been better than the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Although the Seattle Aquarium is not an exception to this, the place is still pretty cool. They have a great Sea Otter exhibit where I probably could have spend 3 hours watching them, and really cool Octopi.

Space Needle: It was nice because we had City Passes so we were able to just clip a page out of a booklet and there was no need to wait in line to get a ticket. The restaurant they have has some of the most (unjustified) expensive food I have seen in a while, but you pay for the view and the rotating restaurant. Yep, that’s correct. A rotating restaurant. If you do end up wanting to go, don’t tell your other party members that it rotates, the bathroom is stationary so when they come back to the table there could be some good laughs. p.s. I suggest not putting any personal belongings on the windowsill as the outside of the restaurant moves and a few minutes later you may not find them where they were previously set.

Bay Tour: I cannot remember what the tour was called but it is on the City Pass and It was really interesting. Don’t miss going on one of these cool boat tours around the bay while visiting. If you’re lucky you may get a tour guide named Greg who is really passionate about his narration of the tour.

Pioneer Square: Little area in downtown with a walking tour map of old architecture and a gold rush museum. Good for a nice stroll around a beautiful area.

Off the beaten path:

Pho Ba(c): This place is about three blocks or less from the light rail station and has some of the best Pho ever. To add to the food, there was a flat screen in the back (but visible) playing a Vietnamese version of Dancing with the stars, needless to say that made for some good conversation. I would not suggest going with a group of more than six people as they are not used to serving so many and may stagger the individual orders. Other than that I adore this place.

The Gum Wall: Exactly what it sounds like. Not sure the exact history behind it but it is a giant brick wall covered in gum. A cool place to take pictures, along with the graffiti on the other side of the ally. Bring your own gum, as it is not provided (unchewed) for you. Vandalism welcome.

Shops! (of course)

Alhambra: An upscale version of Anthropology with some great pieces for inspiration. Way out of my student price range but so so gorgeous. It’s worth just peeking in to see what they have in stock.

Fini: The accessory section of Anthropology but cheaper. I was a huge fan, as I got a pair of Audrey Hepburn-esc sunglasses that I had been eyeing at Anthropology for $15, half the price of the ones at Anthro. They have amazing accessories and the lady who was behind the counter was very nice and helpful.

Hope you can visit some of these places if you are ever in a touristy mood while in Seattle.

Photo

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:42:26 -0500

Photo

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:16:19 -0500

How to Not Look Like a Prostitute or a Wedding Cake (or Both) at Prom

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:09:00 -0500

[DO NOT SHOP AT TBDRESS, LIGHT IN THE BOX, OR ANY COMPANY THAT YOU HAVE ANY APPREHENSIONS ABOUT. CHANCES ARE, IF IT SEEMS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT MOST LIKELY IS. ALWAYS SEARCH AROUND GOOGLE FOR REVIEWS IF YOU ARE UNSURE]

Anyway, I’m finding it super hard to find a website completely devoted to Prom dresses that aren’t the tackiest things I have ever seen.

I’m all for some glitter, but to be completely honest I find most of the dresses on these websites looking like:

a) wedding cakes

b)prostitute attire

or c) both factors combined.

So I have set out to find the best websites that have interesting/elegant dresses no matter what your price point may be.

LULU’S: Prices ranging (mostly) from around $29 to $80

http://www.lulus.com/

Lulu’s has cute dresses at pretty reasonable prices. It definitely caters to a more “short dress wearing” crowd but they’re are a few that are longer. Despite seeming casual, most of them can be styled to look more formal. Also, if you’re not into buying something that will sit in the back of your closet for the rest of your life, this is the place to buy a dress that you can get multiple uses out of.

TOPSHOP: Prices ranging from $40-$350 (sort of)

(the pricing is kind of all over the place but there are a lot of options)

http://www.topshop.com/

The store in SoHo (New York City) has a much better selection of clothing but the website isn’t terrible. The clothing you order (in my opinion) usually comes out looking even better then the picture they have up online, and they cover the whole range of styles.

ASOS: Prices ranging from $50 to $300+

http://Asos.com/

All I can say is I LOVE THIS WEBSITE. That’s a lie. I can say more. I adore the different styles and they carry a s**t ton of French Connection dresses (more than the brand’s website) They also have awesome sales so if you find a dress that looks really expensive the price may surprise you. There are a lot of dresses though so you have to be into looking long and hard for something that fits your needs.

ALICE AND OLIVIA: Prices ranging from $110 to $600+

http://www.aliceandolivia.com/

This designer brand is on the pricier side for sure. They have really pretty dresses that are simple and minimal. You can find their dresses on other websites that may have styles from earlier seasons, as the website only carries the current and previous season (which is on SALE whoo hoo!!).

Other websites to try:

http://www.bcbg.com/ Great dresses with a sub-brand at a reduced price.

http://shopplanetblue.com/ Hipster.

http://www.cache.com/ Wide range, can get expensive.

http://www.jcrew.com/ Classic chiffon dresses

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/

If you have any other suggestions feel free to comment below!

Valentine’s outfit

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:07:14 -0500

Valentine’s outfit

Classy evenings at home.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:05:35 -0500

Classy evenings at home.

Tulips for Valentine’s Day!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:19:53 -0500

Tulips for Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentines Day!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:18:20 -0500

Happy Valentines Day!

Red

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:08:40 -0500

My newest accessory obsession? Red lip stick, and for that matter, all lipstick. I’m not one to wear a lot of makeup—cover up and mascara are about it—but I am LOVING lipstick all of a sudden. It’s like a face accessory, who would have thought.

Red lipstick and selfies

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:58:37 -0500

Red lipstick and selfies