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For a number of reasons that I won't bore you with, I have chosen to switch locations in the blogosphere. My new blog, Sartorially Correct, is officially up and running. Please give me any and all feedback! The posts will, for the most part, be the same as the ones I've posted here. I will continue writing about magazines, NYT articles, swag I'll have when I'm rich and famous and all of the other things I would post about. Please follow the link and enjoy my new blog!

Ahem, birthday idea...

Last month news hit about a new and exciting way to toast our lives. I was too preoccupied with classes and life (sadly LVeV gets pushed to the back of the line sometimes... I know, for shame) that I forgot to comment on this: the Christian Louboutin Champagne Flute. Then when November came along I was reminded by my shoe calendar - for the next 26 days I get to look at some of CLs most creative and desirable pieces of foot candy.

Needless to say, I would love to own my very own champagne flute shaped like a Louboutin heel, red sole and all. So for anyone who is still without a clue what to get me when I turn 21, I can guarantee that this gift would be very well-received. *Nudge, nudge*

The Queen V

Just like old times (before my life became consumed with Baylor's 100th Homecoming preparations), I'm suggesting a New York Times article for you to read. My favorite thing about subscribing to the NYT Sunday Edition is getting the weekly NYT Magazine. This week brought something even more exciting: The NYT Style Magazine. That's right, Christmas in October, or at least my personal equivalent. The feature gem in the Women's Fashion Winter 2009 issue is The Queen V article on Vivienne Westwood. Soak it in, it's a fantastic. Fashion journalism reported by the best in their field. It's worth fifteen minutes of your time.

Shoes of the runway

As promised, and only a tad later than expected, here is my post on Spring 2010 footsie fashion. It appears as though in six months when the seasons change, what you dress your feet in will matter just as much as what's hanging in your closet. The shoes are pieces of art. And not the least bit psychedelic. Wedges and platforms are back. Stock up on ankle socks to pair with, and no you shouldn't expect any less from McQueen. Here are a few of my faves. It's only a matter of time until you see some of these looking eerily familiar at a local Steve Madden store.

Proenza Schouler
Versace
John Galliano
Dior
Alexander McQueen
Chanel

I'm still alive, I promise!

If it takes having a morning class cancelled, which frees up an hour of my time, in order to post a new blog I'm all for it (and frankly, wish it happened more often).

My life in fashion: I'm basically dying because I still haven't seen The September Issue due to living in fashion hell (aka Waco...). I'm drooling over pics on Stylebubble right now, go read it now! Literally living on coffee and style.com.

I'm loving all of the shoes from fashion week, but since I'm not on a mac right now ripping pics from the web is complicated with copy and paste keystrokes that I just don't have time for. Long story short: look forward to lots of eye-catching foot art in the coming days. Fall break starts on Wednesday night for me. All I can say is thank God!

The new, independent me

Before June the past two years of my life I was an afterthought unto myself. Everything was about me plus someone else. In early June things changed and my boyfriend, let's call him Brett, was no longer in the picture. This freed up a surprising amount of time and I was no longer my own afterthought. I could plan my future and include my own opinion, do what I wanted. Once that pin dropped lots of other things followed, including my wardrobe.

After two years with Brett I began to notice slight changes in my general, everyday appearance and attitude. Since June I've dropped 15 pounds and two dress sizes. I now describe my personal style as 'evolving' rather than 'preppy' or something that means Polos and Sperry's. In fact when Brett found out I bought a leather jacket he was shocked, he said it wasn't my style. In addition to the leather jacket I have since acquired a pair of skinny jeans (even I thought I would never own a pair, but I love them!) and countless other things that wouldn't have fit into my prescriptive 'style' before June. The most recent change happened last night when I dyed my hair. It's darker and a little redder.

All I'm saying is that major life events can have resounding effects that you don't even realize until much later. I love my life and my style and overall outlook on life right now. I can't say that my life is better now, but I am happy And that's what really matters. Plus I'm watching The Devil Wears Prada at this very moment and lusting for my life in New York, which will start sooner than I thought. Rather than moving right after graduation, I'm planning my last semester to be in New York and I just can't wait!

The only thing that could make this better? If my mom would release my October issues from hostage and send them to my apartment.

When it's all said and done...

New York fashion week is over, but that doesn't mean I haven't forgotten about these last two days. I've been busy working on a fashion week article for the Baylor newspaper. Check back for recaps of the last two days in the coming ones. In the mean time head over to the Lariat webpage for my article! Get it here.