parisian persuasion

I popped by the mall today to get some last minute things- a) more underwear, you can really never have to much of it! b)a gift for the family I'm staying with, William Sonoma- I LOVE that place, it always makes me want to own a home. and c) vacuum bags, so that I can fit all of my purchases (after I raid Europe) in my suitcase back home! :]

So, I'm trying to soak up my last hours in the grand old United States of America- the land of summer BBQ's, Thanksgiving, sweet tea, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lady Liberty & home. Last night in my bed with that amazing home smell- a mixture of comfort and familiarity. I'm going to give my puppy an extra scratch behind the ear and my dad and brother (if he'll tolerate it) an extra hug. And then I'm off on my grand adventure! I really am so excited. It's just a little daunting thinking of 4 months across seas.

Anywho, when I was wandering around the mall, I noticed that alot of stores chose to go with a Parisian themed fall campaign (inc. H&M, Forever21, Gap) which I thought was kind of interesting. I know that Paris is always on the forefront of fashion and as Americans, we idealize the romance of that city and the fashion of its people. But, I just think it's interesting that there's sort of this new wave of interest.

Gossip Girl goes to Paris! I resisted this show for so long because it was one of those trendy things that I put on my mental list of I-won't-go-there kind of things. This list also includes leggings, Uggs, big sunglasses, and Silly Bandz! But, the show is totally a guilty pleasure- I mean who lives a life like theirs? Yeah, let's just pick up everything and go to Europe! No big. Plus, of course- the clothes, the clothes, the clothes.




I'll take one of those please. :)

Top: ModCloth, Oui Love Paris Crop Top & Necklace: Etsy, Spring in Paris, Gold Eiffel Tower Necklace (unfortunately sold out :[ but she has other beautiful jewelry you might be interested in!)

All photos via weloveit.com unless otherwise mentioned.

Wow, definitely have a crucial girl crush. I love this editorial, the styling is so perfect- I would love to wear either of these outfits. I think that's partially why I like it- alot of editorial shoots are so inaccessible to your average person, but these look like you could wear them just the way they are. Plus, this girl is gorgeous and the location of course.

So, official countdown: 24 hours exactly until I'll be in Heathrow for my layover, about 28 hours until I'll be in Barcelona! eeeeeek.

Wish me luck! With Love,
Amelia

boy meets girl

Last post before departing across the Atlantic Ocean! Next time I talk to you I'll be on the other side amigos. I'm getting really, really excited about the impending adventure. There will be so much to see and so many people to meet. An opportunity has also presented itself to me in the form of another blog! I'll be helping to start up a blog for thecampusstyle.com at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and it's my job to photograph all the cool kids, find out what they're wearing and listening to and to find out about the general culture on campus. But, no worries- this will definitely not interfere with my blog here. If anything, I think it can only help make me a better blogger. I'll hook you up with a link when I get all settled in.

Here are a few things I'm looking forward to:

1 Living with a Spanish family- this is the best way for me to immerse myself in the culture & the language. And I'm hoping they have little ones, niños monos!

2 Improving my Spanish and (hopefully) learning a bit of Catalan!

3 Traveling! Traveling! Traveling!

4 Harry Potter premiere in London? Italy with my best friend? Oktoberfest?

5 sangria! self-explanatory.

6 beautiful art museums, La Sagrada Familia and other Gaudi masterpieces

7 the lovely Mediterranean weather

8 meeting locals! I'm collaborating on the university blog with a girl from Barcelona, she's adorable. You can check out her blog here.

9 trying new foods. let's put it this way, I'm living on the coast and I don't particularly like seafood but I'm going to have to learn to haha

10 becoming a stronger, more wordly individual :]

And loads more! But, I don't want to bore you. So, I'm flying out of DC on Tuesday- life around here has been errands on top of errands with delicious American food thrown in between. For example: Ricky's Rice Bowl yesterday mmm it's a Japanese restaurant with rice bowls (ok yes, I know what you're thinking, that is not American but by American I mean anything I won't be able to get in Spain) & Yogiberry! I think I might have a serious addiction to frozen yogurt. But honestly, who can resist it!? Anyway, also bought my luggage yesterday- it's gorgeous. I've never had new luggage before and it's just enthralling, that new new smell and perfectly functioning zippers! I'm in heaven.

So, about this outfit. The quest for the perfect pair of fall boots is officially over! These are actually not one of the ones I mentioned in my earlier posts, bought these babies from Piperlime. They are exactly what I was looking for. I love the feel of lace ups and they have a little tiny heel which is good for relieving lower back pressure. I'm really excited to wear them this season, I think they will be extremely versatile. The outfit was actually built around this blouse- I'm not taking it to Spain, so I thought I'd get one last look out of it before I leave. It's very feminine in a sort of traditional, old-fashioned way, so I decided to roughen it up a bit. I tried to retain a little of the "pretty" feel with the necklace and eyeliner. I don't know if you can even see it in these photos? But, it was supposed to be winged.

Outfit details: Necklace- Urban Outfitters// Plaid button-up- UO// Blouse: BB Dakota (on sale)// Jean shorts: Delia's// Socks: SmartWool, gift// Boots: Coconuts via Piperlime// muskeet- my granddaddy

¡Tenga una semana maravillosa!

Have a wonderful week, you guys!

Love,

Amelia

And here's another way I wore the plaid shirt and jean shorts

autumn approaches

So, first of all- major apologies for being a bad blogger recently! There's been so much going on with trying to get ready to leave for 4 months and wanting to hang out with everyone before I do. This might be my last entry in America! I'll try to fit in another outfit post, but no promises unfortunately. I still haven't bought luggage and ahhhh! Craziness, I swear leaving just crept up behind me like a silent ghost.

Anyway, I am getting super, super excited for fall though! It's not quite cold enough to really be wearing this outfit, but it is cool enough to tolerate wearing tights outside. And I also I thought the burgundy looked perfect with this off-white, cream dress which I just thrifted for 14 buckaroos! yay! I love steals.

I'm sorry that I look so discontent in all these pictures. That's probably because I was, I feel like I have so much to do so my mind wasn't completely there and also, I stepped in deer poo and was really annoyed about that. Oui, not my day.

Dress: thrifted// Scarf: UO// Tights: We Love Colors// Shoes: Timely Vintage, etsy

I have so much more to tell you guys but I really need to eat right now. I'm so sorry for the scattered-ness of this post, my mind is literally in 483022 places! Hope you guys are enjoying the last little bits of summer! Soak up those rays and get ready to fall for fall. :]

attention to details

Last day of work was today, yeehaw!!! Now I'm beach-ward bound, but wanted to leave you with a little something and I'll be back Sunday.

Here's a photo of the earrings I wore in the last post. I know they were hard to see in that picture. The only reason I could see them is because I already know what they look like.

And here are some photos of my newest bikinis! I really have a serious bathing suit addiction. I can't help myself. Plus, when VS has there end of summer sale, I mean- can a girl be blamed?

This is the inside of my suitcase. So many colors! That's one thing I love about summer.

This is the top to one of the suits. I love the little zipper detail. I titled this attention to details because I think that little things like this can really make a piece special.

& this is the back of the top of the other suit. The little gems make it different from just a solid colored suit.

So that's about all I've got on my end! I'm hoping that this rain passes through and that tomorrow brings sun! Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend!

Love,

Amelia

mad for plaid

I've been chomping at the bit to take some outfit photos, it's just so much fun! I catch myself thinking about locations or outfits throughout the day. Today it's been really humid so my lens fogged up, but I think it made for an interesting effect in these first two photos. Annie of Timely Vintage is having a little graphic tee outfit contest and I thought I'd enter! This is one of my favorite tees, it's so soft from being worn-in.

I paired it with the metallic brocade skirt I mentioned in the last post. Didn't receive loving on the last post, so I'd love to hear your feedback. Inspiration posts= a no? Outfit posts= yes? I want to make sure I'm putting things up that you want to see.

I can't ever seem to get good detail shots, any tips? I hope you can see them well enough here. My grandma just bought me these earrings, aren't they cute?! I'm obsessed. If you can't see them, they're gold netted metal bows with a little gold center by Betsey Johnson.

The week is off to a good start. Lunch today was Chipo goodness and Fro-yo! Can't ask for much more. Tonight I'm seeing a friend who has been out of the country since June and a movie with another friend I haven't seen since Christmas! Life is treating me well at the moment. Hope it's doing the same for you!

LOVE LOVE.

Outfit Details:

Earrings: Betsey Johnson

Button-up shirt & graphic tee: UO

Belt: hand-me-down

Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft
Shoes: Keds

PS. I know I really, really need to iron this skirt. But ugh, ironing in this heat? Sounds damn unappealing haha.