The Homie Eli

My new Fiorentini+Baker "Eli" boots just in time for going back to Boston. I cannot wait to break these babies in! Worked hard for these and I loveee them. Pictures soon to come about my second move back to school!

PS I wrote about this when I got my combat boots resoled but I'll mention it again. I took these to Mayan Shoe Repair on Ocean Park & 17th street in Santa Monica, CA. The store has been there for over 40 years and my dad has been going there ever since I was little. It is seriously the best shoe repair place in the area. These boots were a little snug so I took them there to see what they could do and they were able to perfectly stretch them to my liking and give me suggestions about how to treat the leather, too. Love this family-owned place so definitely check it out if you need shoe help! 

"Dynemite"

My new shoes that I absolutely love! 

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Happy July 4th weekend!

Sick Summer

Jeffrey Campbell "Lana"  

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Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang's apartment was recently featured in W Magazine and has been relayed on blogs including Knight Cat where I first saw the images. I love how white and black his rooms are; it is harsh but artistic especially with the use of animal prints and materials. 

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Get Feathered

Last Saturday at BU the on-campus magazine The Buzz was having a fundraiser: hair feathering! Lots of girls around campus have been sporting this new accessory and so I thought I would go check it out. They had tons of bright colors that were going fast but I managed to snag red, turquoise, purple, and black/white striped feathers before they ran out. After picking a few strands to cluster together, you slide it through a hair crimp bead that gets tightened with plyers and that's basically it. Feathered! 

The ladies who were doing the feathering were super sweet and helpful and were literally doing this for hours straight. Check out their website and if you live in the Boston area I definitely recommend making an appointment with them for your own feathers! And, if you go to BU be sure to pick up a copy of the next The Buzz issue that comes out soon!

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Ombre

It seems as though a lot more ladies are sporting this hair style lately. I think it can go one of two ways: over done and dirty or well kept and on-point. I like Jessica Biel's subtly highlighted ends instead of color blocking like Drew Barrymore or Alexa Chung but these ladies here exemplify the many ways to sport the ombre hair trend this season. Personally I think it brings out dark brown eyes like Shenae Grime's and Whitney Port but the lighter blonde tones on Lauren Conrad, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Leighton Meester do look more natural than the others.

The good thing about this look is it can be achieved inexpensively; if you are one to get your highlights done often, well you can just stop (it might take a little longer but it will be more natural). To keep those existing highlights bright, use a color-healthy shampoo/conditioner but let your roots run free!

      

    

           

  

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