*one fine mattress pad

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Gorg!

Ok...Soooo I don't care what anyone says.... I.LOVE.THIS.DRESS. and thus, it's today's pretty!

SHE. WORKED. THIS.

Oh! And the fall...Does this not look like pure drama?! #lovelovelove

...

Excuse me while I go fall on some stairs in a couture gown...

Have a great day kiddies.

xx

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*and the award goes to...

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me!...for having a grand total of ONE blog post for the month of February. #grr

I won't linger on about my self-loathing and procrastination now and just skip to the pretty...

The Oscars were last night and, since I didn't post about the Golden Globes [#missedopportunity], I couldn't call myself a serious fashion blogger if I missed this one...

Although I didn't watch the show, from the pics I gathered this morning, the red carpet looked pretty fab. Most girls were dressed in lavish gowns, couture pieces and sparkling jewellery, and the guys in well-fitted suits. Pretty classy affair no? Haha.

In fact, my top five female looks for the night [in no particular order] were:

Clockwise L-R: Stacy Keibler, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Charlize Theron

...with close runners-up..

Clockwise L-R: Maria Menounos, Kelly Osbourne, Amanda Seyfried, Kristin Chenoweth, Amy Adams

Eek! What a stunning set of gowns... #fabricfiesta

Even the after-party outfits were glam; one of my favs being Lily Collin's sleek little number...

#iwant #blindedbysequins

...along with other honorable mentions...

Clockwise L-R: Nina Dobrev, Jennifer Lawrence, Ginnifer Goodwin, Solange Knowles, Elizabeth Banks

Colorful little group no?

Even the Kluminator showed up looking like an Oscar in true Heidi-plunging-neckline-cleave-showing-fashion...

And then this happened... *record scratch*

You can pick your jaws up off the floor now...but yes, that's Heidi. and Naomi. lip locked. *blink blink*

I reserve further comment while I go shop around for my Oscar 2014 look...I'll also be taking applications for my hair and makeup team in the comment box below :)

It will happen one day kiddies...mark my words...

xx

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*be my valentine

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It's V-Day y'all! haha...

I know it's been a while since I posted anything but these past few weeks have been very hectic...

I'm still getting accustomed to being back at uni in the States and it's just been a crazy-slash-overwhelming whirlwind of activity..

But... today seems to be the perfect day to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you... :)

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage”-Lao Tzu

“Take away love and our earth is a tomb.”-Robert Browning

 “When love is not madness, it is not love.”-Pedro Calderon de la Barca 

...so if you're anything like me, you'll surround yourself with lots of wine choccies, flowers and love...

Have a great day lovelies! Love hard and love lots! [not just today but everyday]
xx

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*you. better. work.

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Hola kiddies,

My semester has started off a little rough to say the least. Still a little jet lagged and unpacking can be just as tedious as packing!

Needless to say it's taking a while to readjust to New Jersey living...

...but the work never ends. Lots to do kiddies so get to it!

“Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.” ― Sam Ewing

“It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” ― Babe Ruth

“I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson 

“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” ― Vince Lombardi

Hope you all have a productive day! 

xx

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*it begins

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*rolls out of bed*

First day of the new semester! #bringit

Definitely have a lot of work ahead of me, but I'm excited and I'm ready!

Have a great day kiddies!
xx

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*you're cordially invited...

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One thing that I am most certainly going to miss about England is the tea!...

 

“Tea is liquid wisdom” -Anonymous

[mhmm]

 I'm a self confessed addict...drinking up to four cups a day... [you can bet half my suitcase was filled with PG Tips]

...so why not share the love with you guys?!

soooo I'm hosting a tea party! *fanfare* and you're all invited!

Traditional English tea....sandwiches, scones and sugar cubes #ohmy

...all online of course...haha what did you expect??

“There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea.” -Bernard-Paul Heroux

 

“Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world” -T'ien Yiheng
 

“If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty” -Japanese Proverb

“Tea to the English is really a picnic indoors” -Alice Walker

  
 Anyways, no elbows on the table! *dabs corners of mouth with napkin*

Drink up!
xx

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*fabulous London.

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“If London is a watercolor, New York is an oil painting.” ― Peter Shaffer

[...different; not better, not worse]

The time has come for me to say goodbye to this wonderful country and return to the States.

But don't worry kiddies, I'll still be posting about the numerous English models and fashion icons that I haven't gotten to and my experiences in the UK and over on the continent! [still didn't do a post about Paris...and now I have to do one about Belgium!! #fallingbehind]

How about a 'see-you-soon' present to cheer myself you up?

'Fabulous London.' ft. Bonnie Chen. Harper's Bazaar China. July 2012.

Just think, while I'm stuffing choccies in my carry-on and getting searched at customs, you get to enjoy some fun and ferocious 'English' pretty...

...sigh..I miss it already.

Life is a journey, and I must remember that it may be one that I am not entirely in control of; just gotta enjoy whatever experiences are thrown at me, ya dig?

Am I sad that I'm leaving? Yes. But, I'm also excited to move on and continue growing and anxious for what experiences 2013 will bring. And of course I'll definitely be back...[maybe sooner than I know?? hehe.]

So, goodbye to 'The Swinging City' and hello to 'The Big Apple.'

Wish me luck kiddies!
xx

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