Fashion Week

If you didn't notice... it's fashion week in New York.

I definitely spent way too much time looking through

a lot of the collections and I needed to share them somewhere

so it didn't look like I was "wasting" my time.

These are some outfits that caught my eye and make me

wish they were in my closet right this second.

Alice + Olivia

Chanel

J. Crew

J. Crew

Jenny Packman

Chanel

Chloé

Alice + Olivia

Jenny Packman

Jenny Packman

J.Crew's yellow obsession right now is wonderful!

Those pants? Those shorts? Yes please!

I also kind of have a thing for Jenny Packman right now.

I love the more muted colors.

Have you seen any of the collections thus far?

Also, I can't believe I could have the chance to go to

Milan Fashion Week this time next year.

Some one pinch me.

Sedona Getaway

My parent's came down to Phoenix for the weekend

and we decided to leave Phoenix behind and head to Sedona.

I had never been and was very excited.

Let me tell you, Sedona is stunning. If someone didn't

believe in God before, I believe it only takes one visit to

Sedona to change one's mind. God was present everywhere

in Sedona. I feel so blessed that my parents came to visit me

and we decided to visit this beautiful place.

Name Change and Other Happenings...

Good Morning!

This weekend I am off to Phoenix! (Or more accurately, today

I am leaving for Phoenix.) I'm giving myself a 3 day weekend. :)

My parents are coming to visit at the most perfect time. A

breakdown is bound to occur at any moment with all the work

I've got on my plate and therefore, I am SO happy they are here.

In other world news, my name is now Ellie. Didn't know that?

Neither did I.

Awkward...

Starbucks got my name wrong... again. Big surprise. haha.

At least it wasn't Holly like the other day. I can't even

explain where that one came from. Maybe they were feeling

creative?

Either way, have a wonderful weekend!

Some Thoughts

the other day I saw the question: "if you could go back and change something,

what would you change?" written on the back of a wall. at first i thought about it

and then i was a little frustrated. not really with the question, myself, or the world

necessarily but just in general.

why should we think about going back and changing something?

each and every move that we make, every day, affects our future

and helps us to grow. i don't personally regret anything that i've

done because they have all gotten me to where i am now.

isn't that the point though? to pick up the pieces and move on

from the past instead of dwelling in it? maybe i was just looking

into the question too much but i thought maybe some other people

could have some feedback. :)

A Quote A Day...

Thoughts for your Monday...

Have a good one!!!

Bisbee/Tombstone Adventures

On Saturday my friends and I decided to get out of the dorms

and head out to see what Arizona has to offer.

We stopped in Tombstone and Bisbee and I have to say

that Bisbee is my new favorite little town.

Here are a plethora of photos from that day:

Enjoy!

Jason Wu Target Line

I have a list of things that make me extremely happy.

This list includes things like:

68 degree days

Boudin bread fresh from the store

frolicking

finding that perfect new shirt/skirt/dress

hugging loved ones

making lists

taking the perfect picture

etc.

and then there's Target.

Without a doubt, when I need a good pick-me-up

I go to Target. My mom and close friends knew that if

they ever wanted to find me, look for the Target sign.

It's my happy place. I don't even need to buy anything, I just

like to look around.

But now Jason Wu has a new line for Target coming out on

Sunday and I. Am. Excited.

Let's just say I would totally camp out for this like a

middle schooler waiting for Twilight.

I want this cat shirt from the commercial... please?

I'd wear this every day until someone made

a comment.

I could use a new bag...

I yelled at the TV I got so excited when I saw

this dress in the commercial.

All the above please.

What about you? Are you excited?

My Sister's Cooler Than Yours

I don't know if I ever mentioned it before,

but my sister is a gangsta. She's SO gangsta that she even

wears her Cinderella musical sweatshirt every where she goes.

Check it:

Believe me now? :)

This was for her church's youth group and I think

it may be one of the best things I've ever seen. The blonde

guy, Scotty is also like a brother to me so technically I have

two siblings in the video! Look at me. ;)

Have a great weekend!

Can We Talk About...

How excited I am to study abroad in exactly a year?

It seems to far off but when I think of everything I have to

accomplish before I go, I feel like the time is going to go by

very, very quickly. Orvieto looks like such a quaint town

and I can't wait to become immersed in Italian culture and

the language.

For example, I actually get really excited to go to Italian

every day. This is big. I used to hate going to my language

classes in high school and even last semester.

A little motivation goes a long way.

Here are some photos:

They just got their first snow in 10 years! Crazy!

These pictures are so beautiful with the freshly fallen snow.

Can't. Wait.