“While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence — which, I believe, does make the woman." 
Mary Kay Ashe
>>5/13 

Mmmm. I love the smell of a kitchen with baked goods in the oven. Especially vegan, vanilla cupcakes. Not only do they smell delectable, but I CAN CONSUME THEM. Rare occasion, indeed. Anywho, thanks to Andrew I'm stuck drooling over Rag&Bone and some 

beauties from the newest Ready-To-Wear collection. Who wouldn't want to date a guy in those sassy suspenders&skinny suit pants&seductive stripes? I mean, I wouldn't complain if one of those models came knocking on my door. Menswear has always appealed to me, especially as a personal designer, but this collection in particular tickles me in ALL the right places. And ladies, have no fear because we are not forgotten. The collection also includes a widespread selection of some seriously slinky suits, dresses, and all around fabulosity. I'm not sure how we could sum it up in one word- simply celestial. 

Another reason to direct my attention to the men in terms of designs is that I always have felt as though they fall short. Most designers tend to be women, although that is changing with the times. So it has appeared to me that as women, we want to design things that we feel would be appealing. We see something that we don't like on a woman and want to change it. I mean, it's generally been accepted by society that men ordinarily pay less attention to style than women. And I hope that doesn't make me seem sexist, but I say it in true belief. So, men, just giving a shout out to you and letting you know that I'm thinking of you and would to encourage all of your verve and vibrancy, too! 

  

Back to the REAL designers... Tom Ford gives sexy a new name. 

I'm not even sure if sexy is enough to convey the desirable display of Ford's newest collection. Mixed and matched jacket and pants cannot always be acceptable, especially when the two colors appear at opposite ends of the spectrum. However, the perfection displayed by these playful pairs with plaid and stripe accents is one that will get your girlfriend's or wife's panties in a bunch [Maybe I overstepped my boundaries with that one]. 

So here's to all of the male designers out there. Here's to all of the women stepping outside of the box. And here's to Tom Ford. You sure as hell know how to make men look DAMN GOOD. 

And for the beauty of this day, being home, and being allowed to create the flexibility for each day that I have so wished for... 

here's to summer vacation. Or whatever we want to call this "break." 

>>5/3

It's rainy days like today that make me appreciate the sun more than anything else. 

I mean, one's initial reaction to this weather is generally, "Man, now I can't do anything outside and all I want to do inside is curl up under my bed and forget about work." I decided a while ago that I was going to change my thoughts and turn to positivity. The rain gives me a reason to stay inside and get work done. Then, when I finally need a break, it's the perfect setting for a nap. 

Also, it ALWAYS makes me want to get all dolled up for no reason; if it's shitty outside, why should I look equally as shitty? It's silly how clothing can make or break a mood. I'm automatically lifted when I see someone wearing something bright and beautiful on a dreary day. 

Plus, with options like these cutsie Target rainboots, who could possibly resist venturing out in those playful puddles? 

I know it makes me want to go swimming in the rain with a fat smile on my face. 

So, why not embrace the rain. And get rid of the monochrome and plain. Treat the day as a plain canvas to splatter. And let the music be nature's pitter patter. 

I met a man yesterday that was a bit unsteady in his original state, but very inspirational and wise with his words.

He continued to speak of his thoughts on fashion once I introduced him to my major, Fashion Design. He proceeded to say that fashion is one of the greatest forms of art. There is not one person that can be "good" or "bad" at it. Others can judge, but in their own way there is always something that can be appreciated by another person. That appreciation may never be verbalized, but the fact that the clothes which ended up on one's body may not have been simply thrown there is what makes that specific outfit one of originality. And whoever is opposed to originality is probably just scared to free their own individuality in this judgmental society. 

SO, there's some food for thought. Walk with something different draped across your body today. Does it make you feel good? Well, maybe it will make someone else feel equally as wonderful. 

In truth, "Human clothing is the ambiguous expression of both mask and advertisement of the unconscious self."