Searching West and East

A friend introduced me to the Monsters of Folk album yesterday, and since then I've become obsessed. Especially the song Temazcal, which features Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes... With lyrics such as "The love we made at gunpoint wasn't love at all. They're dancing in the valley; the moon's the mirror ball," who could resist?

On Tuesday, I got an awesome picture of Ty at Last Drop. I've been seeing those kind of pants around a lot... are they Harlem pants? Cause I love them. And I want them. Also, loved the color and design of her top.

Look forward to an upcoming vintage-heavy outfit post!

Love you guys,

Jenn

All Hail

To be fair, we did walk into that game expecting to lose it... They did give us a glimmer of hope... before it was snatched away and all. Sigh. But in all seriousness, today's game against Arkansas was really entertaining! I'm incredibly grateful that we have Coach Franklin to lead us to higher places and higher spirits...

I loved the slouchy tunic that Alison was sporting on Tuesday, which was amongst the last of the fair-weather days. Thursday and Friday were so gloomy that I ended up oversleeping and missing multiple classes (blame it on the weather). Nevertheless, I thought the top and scarf had great contrast... white plus a bright color always stands out somehow...

Because You're Mine

I'm out studying til late (because that's literally the only thing I do nowadays), and I don't have my USB to connect my camera to my computer. So there won't be a street style photo for you today, which should be fine, because I'm going to show you this amazing Kate Sylvester runway video instead!

This is for her AW'12 "Secretary Collection." Although I don't know much about Kate Sylvester to begin with, after a friend (Joe from Stranger Danger!) showed me this video, I had to share it... Love the collection, the pale and willowy models wear it so well. It definitely is brilliant business-wear that could be translated to street wear in a heartbeat, along with a view bondage pieces. Whatevs.

Though there are some themes of domination that (to me) imply and perpetuate the inequality of gender politics in the office... which I don't like... overall this video was really awesome.

If I really think about it, it's a woman spanking another woman... so maybe I can make an exception.


Kate Sylvester AW12 The Secretary Collection from Kate Sylvester on Vimeo.

Sneaky Weeks

Nothing can compare to how nice it feels to have an un-busy week here at Vanderbilt. Well, that is, until you realize you have a Bio test next week, a speech, a tour to man, four lab things due, so on and so forth. Major dislike! But for now, for this quiet moment, I can take a little breath before the torrent crashes in. This is the calm before the storm. This is my life and it's happening NOW.

My apologies, guys. Coffee and the universe make me go a little stir crazy. A long to-do list doesn't stop me from window-shopping for leggings and dresses, and this is also a problem. Today I have a photo of the ever-fashionable Diana for you, as I often do. I always love the grey/red color combo... It's subdued yet at the same time bright and statement-y. I can't form eloquent words right now.

Stay sane, folks. I'll try and do the same.

Love,
Jenn

No Need to Sing The Blues

Oftentimes, I'll find myself wondering what the point of everything is, why I bother, why I work, why I try... all very nihilistic, but there's really no use going down that road or else you'll find something quite bleak and distasteful... thus I continue to hamster-wheel it up like the rest of all good citizens in the hope that what I'm looking for will one day turn up at my feet--maybe right when I've ceased looking for it.

All of that is very cryptic and whatnot, but the reality is is that choosing classes really grabs my goat and that's probably why I'm so surly today. I have two classes that I really need to take and I can't--they're at the same time. Boo. Such is life... if only I were like Hermione, though, and had a time turner... oh, the possibilities (how many times have you heard that one before?). Anyhow, the idea of changing my schedule when I've just barely gotten into the rhythm of mine is quite a nuisance as well. Yes, you are currently listening to my first-world problems.

Itoro has always struck me as an interesting character, ever since I met him in freshman year... He always dresses quite uniquely though I haven't had a chance to photograph him until now. I really liked the monochromatic color scheme, the denim/chambray/tie ensemble combined working man and... sophistication (mostly the work of the tie). Ha! I need better words. I quite like the touch of gold accessory on the wrist though, it really stands out amongst that ocean of blue.

Happy Day,

Jenn