Nola Belle

Camp Longhorn

2009-05-30T03:24:00.000-07:00

I'm driving to Texas today to start a two week term at Camp Longhorn. I'm a counselor now, but i started as a camper almost 8 years ago and since then made some of the most amazing friends and memories ill ever have. i can truly say some of my best experiences have come from camp. Last summer i stayed for 3 terms, or 8 weeks but this summer, due to my !!internship!! I can only stay for 2 weeks.(better than nothing--)Anyway, hill country Texas is not known for its internet/telephone connection/reception so posting will probably be nonexistent.

Until then, CHEERS!

b

DTA

2009-05-28T23:11:00.000-07:00

sorry i suck at posting. shoe porn to make up for it.

xx

NBD?

2009-05-20T10:57:00.001-07:00

look i'm not going to lie and say I hate the jacket, but seriously? twelveeeeee thouuussaanndd dollarsssss for a JACKET? that's just stupid. if i knew someone who bought this...i would probably reconsider our friendship. think of all the babies in africa you could feed with that money?

crazy.

oh, hello....

2009-05-18T23:03:00.001-07:00

can you be mine?

meh?

2009-05-18T22:38:00.001-07:00

a little bit strange...when someone you see in the library everyday is suddenly on the american apparel website; but also quite hilarious. the details? he made a buck fiddy an hour and was scouted by working in the store. Guess it is true; AA does takes real people and make them into models.

taste of tribeca.

2009-05-18T20:26:00.000-07:00

so one of my friends works at this cute little restaurant in tribeca called petite abielle (little bee in french) and this past weekend it was part of an all-day taste affair called Taste of tribeca. Petite, along with about a gagillion other restaurants made their signature dish and attendees were able to taste it all out. sydney and i got to enter for free and ended up trying theeee mosssttt amazzinngg grub. check out that molten chocolate cake! i had to snap a pic before we devoured. other highlights? pulled pork bbq sandwiches, organic raspberry sorbert and veggie lasagna, but oh wait....they disapeared quicker than you can think camera. yummmmmmmm.

shoesandyourmom

2009-05-17T19:37:00.000-07:00

ughhhh, this blog constantly teases me.
ooooo i want!!

help.

2009-05-13T21:24:00.000-07:00

honestly, i have a shoe problem! but really, whats better than buying lela rose, abaete and alice + olivia? above are three pairs of shoes i swooped up today from payless! can you believe it? i went in to have a peek and walked out with 3 pairs from the designer collaboration collections. i'd never even been in a payless before! is it always this good?

i think they were a bit of an impulse buy though...im not sure if ill keep all three. whatre your thoughts?

i need help!

robbed.

2009-05-13T21:10:00.000-07:00

robbed i tell you! so she didn't win, but I've decided it doesn't matter. She'll be successful anyway.

photo above is of alli and ANTM make up artist, sutan.

crossing fingers

2009-05-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

As i briefly mentioned before, my bro's longtime GF Alli, is a contestant on this seasons America's Next Top Model. Alli, above, has made it all the way to the top 3 (eeeekk!!) and the finale airs tonight on the CW. So, make sure and watch--and cross those fingers for the win!!

ps-i just have to say that i think--win or not-- alli will do amazing...just look at that photo! beautiful!

Good luck Alli!!!

Inspiration

2009-05-11T22:48:00.000-07:00

As I was flipping through a friends facebook album, I stumbled across these pictures she took while visiting her boyfriend in Africa. Esp. love the little baby in the pink and the men draped in a mixture of plaids and stripes. Gorgeous.

5.10.2009

2009-05-10T11:05:00.001-07:00

My mom really is the most amazing woman in the world. No, really, I swear. Not only is she one of the smartest people I know, but she's one of the most talented and thoughtful and caring as well. She went to med school, had six, yes SIX kids, and mastered the art to fun things like log and lamb cakes, gingerbread houses and calligraphy. She's seriously wonder woman. Mom, i think your the greatest person in the whole world, and I wish i could be home in New Olreans with you today. I love you SO SO much, and appreciate everything that you do for us, everyday.

LOTS and LOTS of love,

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOM, i love you.

bee

the pics:
1. Mom, Me, Cecelia (my neice), Alice (my sister) and Mallory (my sister in law!)
2. Us girls decorating the traditional(and celcelia's first!) gingerbread house
3. My mom has mastered the log cake. Trust me, making shaped cakes takes some serious skill (and practice!!)
4. My mom as a little behbehhh on easter. How CUTE.

decisions, decisions.

2009-05-10T10:21:00.001-07:00

so working in the fashion closet this summer got me thinkin about shoes (of course) and i realized that i wont be able to wear the staggering heels everyday that I've been wearing as an intern on the publishing side. too much running around! however, i refuse to give up all height. So, I've been on the look out for comfy, yet cute and stylish wedges that i could run around in this summer and walking home the other day, something in the payless window caught my eye. white wicker wedges! kind of genius, right? and so summer. they immediately reminded me of the $98 GAP wedges that bloggers like Camille have snapped up, and the much more $$$ Comme des Garcons wedges that lucky Jane owns. Never found anything much in payless that's fancied me, but i just might go back and snap these up!

whatre your thoughts? and do you have any suggestions for me? (i want height, but still comfort!)

just your average friday?

2009-05-09T14:45:00.000-07:00

Nina Garcia said she liked my shoes.

man, i love working at hearst.
have a good weekend!

knickers.

2009-05-09T13:19:00.000-07:00

when i was a little i lovvvvvved my day of the week undies. these stella's are like the same thing but for me now. how perfect are they? these beat out sexy lingerie anyday.

such a tease.

2009-05-05T19:56:00.001-07:00

SUN. WARM WEATHER.... I'm talking about you. I can't handle this rain//cold that much longer.

cheery yellow YSL tribes help though, dont they?

$995 vs. $139

2009-05-05T19:53:00.000-07:00

Stella McCartney vs. Bebe
Can you tell which ones which?

If only the bebe ones came in the nude version-i die!

American by Birth.

2009-05-05T19:19:00.000-07:00

So as it turns out, not only is Esquire an amazing magazine, but they know how to throw some pretty amazing parties as well. This past weekend Esquire’s editor-in-chief David Granger and famed NYC restaurateur Danny Meyers threw an insane Kentucky Derby event at the award-winning Eleven Madison restaurant. Graced by nothing less than a miracle, the 10% chance of sunshine stayed faithful the entire day and it ending up being one of the most amazing and beautiful parties I’ve ever had the chance to attend—the fact that the place was swarming with cute boys in seersucker didn’t hurt either. Four special maker’s Mark Bourbon bars were stationed throughout serving Maker’s mint juleps in traditional ice-frosted silver cups. Also, legendary tobacconist Nat Sherman was on hand to transform the outside area into a sleek yet laid-back cigar lounge, complete with live Kentucky bluegrass music.

Best outfits of the day?
MALE:
He was wearing a perfectly tailored seersucker suit, cropped at the bare ankle. He wore classic white canvas converse and he topped it all off with tortoise shell ray bans and a bit of arrogant confidence. I attempted to hunt him down (to ask him about his suit) but gave up after a while because he was always surrounded!

FEMALE:
She was a knockout in head-to-toe Dior and I was mesmerized by her entire ensemble. I finally got a chance to ask, and turns out she works within the Christian Dior family and the clothes came as part of her clothing salary—a girl can dream, right?! Anyway, she was so sweet and we hit it off. Turns out her hat-more of a headband with flowers attached (think Carrie Bradshaw a la her wedding day) was a DIY project she did the day before!

Southern by the grace of God.

2009-05-05T19:10:00.001-07:00

I started to wonder--do northerners actually dress 'southern' better? Honestly, I think maybe. They seem to take more risks, anyway. I'm loving the bare ankle. And the guy in the stripped jacket? He was wearing ripped, shredded bermuda-length white jeans. I mean, that's ballsy! But he looked great.

What're your thoughts?

*Funny I wasn't able to capture either of my favorites...but its only because I was constantly lurking after them...I was trying to be somewhat inconspicuous!

schooled.

2009-04-28T04:34:00.001-07:00

this kid is 8 years old and already way cooler than i could ever be.

check him out on GQ style here

gangland

2009-04-27T21:34:00.002-07:00

so the weather this past weekend in new york was UNREAL. ask anyone who lives here and they will tell you--it was a godsend..

saying that, i of course spent the whole day outside. Myself and a couple friends rented bikes down in battery park and rode over the Brooklyn Bridge. we seriously looked like a cracked out bike gang, but it was so fun. After crossing, we laid out in a beautiful park right on the water and lunch was fresh sandwiches and oranginas. After a couple hours we made the trek back over to Manhattan and found ourselves on south street seaport, where we proceeded to find the cutest! little sidewalk cafe with the best sangria. overall, it was an amazing day.

hope yall all had an amazing weekend as well!
summers almost here!

Jail bait

2009-04-27T21:18:00.000-07:00

so Ava over at A & H reminded me of a swimsuit i love, but rarely wear. The one piece with a twist, "monokini", or as i like to call it, the sex piece. I fell in love back in 8th grade with this crazy hot pink and lime cut out one piece and searched for nearly two years until i found one i loved just as muchh. As soon as i saw this BCBG number i had to have it. Yet, as much as i love it--i hesitate to wear it. And when i do, i allwaayyss get stares like "what is this girl wearing? is she crazzzy?"

so what're your thoughts? do you love them? would you rock one?

(photos: 1st three victoria secret, and then my bcbg* excuse the embaressing picture...I haven't worn it but once in public)

spring shoe lust.

2009-04-27T15:59:00.000-07:00

mark. my. words.... my first paycheck will go to a FUN amazing pair of shoes for summer.

oh marni wedges, how my heart aches for you.

checckkk her outt

2009-04-15T19:38:00.001-07:00

my sister alice above, has an awesome blog. she talks about all types of things--food, green energy,shopping....and She also describes the lamb cake adventure way better than i ever could! so check iittt out!

I did it...

2009-04-15T19:01:00.000-07:00

mine went from her length, to my length.
(ps-thats my roommate!)

SO short...still not sure how i feel about it. I've had long hair my whole life! But locks of love has always been on my list of things to do and what better time than spring?

5 of 6.

2009-04-15T18:48:00.001-07:00

Me? I'm one of 6 kids. Number 5.
Heather? Turns out she's one of 6 too! and also number 5!

Heather is a woman i met while in San Fran--her husband went to Stanford (and highschool!) with my sister and we bonded during brunch about our identical birth order! Crazy coincidence, huh?

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T12:01:00.001-07:00

Flying back to NY today....so sad to leave beautiful, sunny California. But check out the awesome lamb cakes we made yesterday (apparently a southern tradition--who knew?!) Aren't they so fun?

See you on the flip side, with lots of pictures and updates coming soon...

i hope yall have a Happy EASTER! (or atleast a great sunday!)

old habits die hard.

2009-04-09T18:15:00.000-07:00

So something pretty typical happened recently. And in this order:

1. Walking down a street in New York.
2. Woman walking towards me.
3. Stare at shoes.
4. oo0o0oo0oo0o0oo
5. Stare at shoes more.

In this particular event, i turned my head as she walked past to get a better view of the shoes from behind (red soles? crazy shaped heels? sometimes shoes are as interesting from behind as they are from the front!) Anyway, next thing i know, a bum sitting on the sidewalk who has witnessed the whole thing and clearly mistaken my shoe lust for another kind is saying "you go ahead girl!" through a laugh. Mortified at being caught, i vowed to change my ways. But the problem has only gotten worse! Working in the Hearst building, lunchtime in the cafeteria is like net-a-porter come to life! I can't help myself--seeing shoes in real life, that i've drooled over for weeks, months or even years is better than seeing a celebrity. Is that so lame? I've come to realize how crazy that sounds but its true. Like those amazing phillip lim shoes that popped up in Britney's if you seek amy music video? I'm serriiously lusting after them and would probably stop dead in my tracks if i ever saw them. My sister just got engaged and i think i'm more excited about the shoes than the dress! Do yall have any embarrassing fashion habits? Do anything crazy?

ps. the shoes pictured above (via net-a-porter) are case in point. Not exactly my style, but definitely a head turner.

EARTH HOUR

2009-03-28T16:02:00.000-07:00

Can i just say that i LOVE this? how cool is it that the world is grouping together for a good cause? I feel oh-so-unified. So don't forget to turn out your lights from 8-9 pm tonight in honor of earth hour.

too legit to quit

2009-03-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

,

You know how the Crillon Ball in paris is sort of like the "coming out" party for the up-and-coming social elite? Well in New York, the same idea seems to be true when your photographed by the sartorialist. Scott's blog has become such a who's who of style its like the perezhilton of fashionistas. He manages to capture the most stylish people, in the most unique and beautiful ways. Always. Not to mention his blog draws thousands of viewers from around the world everyday.

Saying this, I've been an avid sartorialist reader for a while now. My sister introduced me to the blog a couple years ago and ever since then i check to see scott's photos on the daily. I often find his photos amazing, but it is rare that i am so inspired that i will save one to my computer. However, I was going through my photo folders on my computer trying to put something together and I came across a sart picture i had saved from a couple of months ago. Not only did i suddenly recognize the girl, but i fell in love all over again with her bold yet classy and chic outfit i only WISH i could pull off (or even put together!) Anyway, like i said earlier, my brothers girlfriend alli is currently on this seasons America's Next Top Model and her bestie on the show is Celia--the girl in the sart photo above!!! How cool? Celia deserves it. When Celia came and visited New Orleans (alli), I was home on break and had the pleasure of meeting her. Not only was she super sweet(we went straight to our combined love affair of platform heels and forever21) but she was strikingly beautiful as well. Just thought I'd share with yall this AMAZING photo, and the chicness that is Celia! I expect to see lots more of her in the coming months!

ovveerrritttt

2009-03-24T17:24:00.000-07:00

warm-ish. freezing. warm-ish. freezing. this pattern of weather is seriously killing me. I mean its nearly April and this mornings wind chill was 17 degrees. SERIOUSLY? I seem to forget how long new yorks winters are. The above picture basically sums up my mood on the weather.. this weekend went from warmish-to cold-to freezing- all in a matter of hours!

xx

(hunter boots, BDG jeans, splendid hoodie, and my fav wayfares)

admission

2009-03-15T17:51:00.000-07:00

for a couple of years, starting when i was 15 or so, i was compulsive about making these fashion books. Id tear any and everything i loved out of every magazine i could get my hands on- put them into clear sheets, and file them accordingly. above is one of the covers i crafted and below that is part of an editorial that was/is one of my favvvvoorrittes of all time. Gemma ward was the fist model i tracked, and followed and to see her photogrpahed so beautifully on one of my states own plantations (i remember my first thought actually was something along the lines of "OH MY GOD GEMMA WAS IN LOUISIANA AND I DIDN'T KNOW?!!?!?") is perfection to me.

anyway, my addiction has subsided....i no longer meticulously save editorials in clear sheets (its not very 'green'!) but i do still have a problem throwing magazines away. What prompted this post was my roommate saying we had to throw away some of the magazines on our coffee table--its like a disease--i just CANT do it. we made an agreement. 1. the teen vogues will NEVER go near the trash can and 2. as long as i don't have to see it--she can (slowly) discard of the others as she pleases.

do yall ever have trouble throwing away magazines? if so, which ones?

ps!

2009-03-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

a post about my spring obsessions will be coming shortly i promise! (oh and ps expect alot of shopbop, net-a-porter, luisaviaroma, and other places waaaaaaaayyyyy out of my price range!)

pss-a rick owens leather jacket is like a 2.55 (mom, thats a chanel handbag if your wondering). its CLASSIC, something you can own and use and get SO much wear and tear out of. anyway, if i had 3,000 to spare on clothes....you can bet I'd own this suckkkaa above.

shambles.

2009-03-12T18:03:00.000-07:00

As my sister put it ever so nicely-- "bridget you are SERIOUSLY slacking" and i mean I KNOW. i am! im the worst blogger ever! But its not fair! I get home so late and all i wanna do is chill, maybe hang with the roomie and gooo tooo sleeeep.

OK but anyways- here's something a little bit exciting: I think I've decided what I want to be in life! At work we have these things called "Lunch and Learns" where top executives or people within the company come and eat lunch with the interns, talk about their lives, how they started etc. yes, it IS pretty much THE COOLEST thing ever- because honestly, when else would interns get chance to ask these (seemingly) intimidating people questions? Anyway, last week this woman came to talk to us and her role was the 'Fashion Marketing Editor' and she was probably THE coolest person ever. so cute, so stylish and so down to earth. anyway, shes basically in charge of all the fashion and products that go into the magazine. She gets to attend the shows, attend all the photoshoots, and visit all the designers showrooms (aka schmooze with the people i stalk on style.com) plus traveling around the world isn't so bad either (in her words "i don't know why i even have a desk!") Anyway, it mixes business (my major) and fashion (my secret obsession) into one.

also, i thought I'd share with yall some blogs i check everyday. Just so you know how I'm wasting? spending? getting inspired? everyday. ps-my favorite thing in the world are SHOES. note the trend.

- www.seaofshoes.com
(jane has quirky style I don't think i could ever rock, but I love how bold she is and I'm EXTREMELY jealous of her ability to get any shoe she has her eye on...actually, i wouldn't be surprised if most of her thousands of readers are living vicariously through her!)

- http://childhoodflames.blogspot.com/
camille has style exaccttllyy like mine. we both love basic colors and our wardrobe is essentially all neutrals with a some of color every now and then (red)

- http://jakandjil.com/blog/
like the sartorialist but focused on shoes!! amazing...

- http://www.fashionista.com/
what got me into blogs. no other words needed.

- www.fashiontoast.com
rumi... not necessarily my type fashion-wise, but still interesting to check out. and i mean the girl was personally invited to ungaro - call me curious!

- http://itslasfactory.blogspot.com/
laurel is the blogworlds success story. recently signed with New York Models (my old homebase!) its fun to follow her...

- http://shoesandyourmom.blogspot.com/
so cool. designer shoes on the cheap!

- www.thisyounghouse.com
love this blog! plus, my sister was just featured on it-so bonus points!

a list of things...

2009-03-06T08:18:00.000-08:00

Wait, how is it that spring semester ALWAYS flies by so quickly? Is it really already March? Slash, since WHEN do 8 inches of snow fall in March?
Ugh, it has been freeeeeeeeezing here in the city this past week. On monday (3/2) school was cancelled and after doing school work all day, my roomie and I made cosmos and watched the office. Check out my patio above covered in snow! my duck boots quickly sank right into the fluffy powder snow freezing my previously warm toes- i then just as quickly retreated back into my warm bed!

Another exciting thing I can finally talk about is America's Next Top Model! Allie, above, is my brothers girlfriend and one of the final 13 contestants!! how exciting? she's the sweetest girl, and SO beautiful...as the judges clearly agree; allie won the first picture competition! yall have to watch and see what happens! the next picture is of her celebrating her 21st this past jan at mi casa with the fam. So cute!

last and certainly not least....yesterday I was posted (for my third time--eeek!) over at http://fashionista.com/2009/03/adventures_in_copyrights_1.php for an adventures in copywrites--pretty cool, huh? haha or atleast I think so! fashionista's what got me into reading fashion blogs, and what gave me the inspiration to start my own! (maybe one day ill try and get an internship there!)

eeeeeeeeeeeekkkkk!!

2009-02-28T17:49:00.000-08:00

Congrats are in order....my sister got engaged!!! how cute are they? and how BEAUTIFUL is her ring?
oh and p.s. I'm the maid of honor!!!

oh, and sorry I've been outa the loop--ive been so busy!

until next time...

a date with my city

2009-02-14T12:45:00.000-08:00

so over valentines! today I'm going on a 'date' with new york (a la carrie bradshaw in sex in the city) first up? the Met. I wanna check out this new exhibit, Walker Evans and the Picture Postcard.

Happy v-day!

unreal

2009-02-11T20:21:00.001-08:00

a week in and the place i work is already holding a major event! i got the amazing opportunity to work it and couldn't have had more fun. The party was held at this swank little club on the west side and was decked out to the maxxxx. celebs like clive owen (we brushed shoulders!), Mel Gibson, and Anthony Hamilton were there along with major fashion faces like Lauren Bush, David Lauren and my faaaaaaavvvvvorittttteeeeeeee Thom Browne (above). iii mean i think I've been obsessed with his suits since I first saw them in vogue a couple years ago. He made me take notice of menswear! They're so quirky and fun and the moment i saw him walk into the door tonight i was in love. ankles bared, he was just as presh and friendly in real life as you would hope. anyway, im exhausted from standing in heels all day-how do clackers do it?-until next time!

and for all those who are wondering:: i wore a highwaisted black silk jumpsuit, black tights and the black booties. (photocred: google?)

iiii meean

2009-02-08T15:24:00.000-08:00

honestly i think i've put off this post because i feel sooo awkward posting outfit pics of myself! i decided that there is no way to nnnoooottt feel like a complete loser (this will be the first and last time i do this)but because i promised and because my roommate wasn't home--mirror pics will have to suffice.

anyway, i decided to go very simple, to be on the safe side. i had no idea how much running around id be doing etc so flats (unfortunately) were the final decision.

the next two days, i definitely was a bit more adventurous. a navy jumpsuit(romper?) with black tights and the booties! and friday brought black jeans, riding boots, and a flowery, flowy top tucked in. might sound a little cracked out, but i think overall looked pretty cute. lots of accessories is key, i think. i've been trying to follow that advice i got over at fashionista!

things have been super hectic since school and everything started. grammys are tonight though and im chilling with the roomie and some friends. anyone else looking forward to waynes performance? not to mention the dresses, and shoes....!!

seeerrriiouusslllyyy

2009-02-04T17:41:00.000-08:00

....amazing. along with pretty much every other fashion week follower, i was also in love with balmains most recent collection. most specifically? the shoeeeeeeesssss. jennifer connelly wearing them (and the dress!) so well.

how long until jane over at Sea of Shoes has these bad boys and we're all extremely jealous?

a post about my first day and outfit (eeeek) coming soon!

(photo cred: fadedyouth)

up in the air

2009-02-02T19:58:00.000-08:00

i figured i wont really decide what im wearing until im about to walk out the door. I just keep changing my mind! Plus i know ill prob love/hate it all day regardless of what i end up choosing. main rule: don't overdo it, and dont look like im trying too hard. one day at a time....
Also, i came to a conclusion that heels on the first day would just be a bad idea. i need to scope out the situation and see what ill be doing. My roommate said some intern at her office came in heels once and everyone snickered about how ridiculous she looked. i do NOT want that kind of attention on my first day. plus i got some great advice over at www.fashionista.com saying that "Flats are totally okay, and actually very practical considering if you're going to be a fashion intern, you'll probably be sent out on runs to pick up samples. I can't tell you how many times I saw girls show up their first day in heels, and then crying when their feet were all blistered from walking all over the city." That, i also, do NOT want! Also someone else gave some honest, and very humbling advice- "As long as you look presentable, it's more about knowing your shit and being able to work hard...it's not about "omg what is the intern wearing. seriously it's not about you..."

all great advice that ill remember when getting dressed in the morning!

ps> perfection in image above. teen voguettes do it so well. i hope (can't wait?) to learn a little something at my office from girls like these!

photo cred: the satorialist.

calm before the storm

2009-02-01T17:25:00.000-08:00

So i've just landed back in the city and im exhausted. Trying to get my life in order! This semester is going to be crazzzyyy busy. Classes start tomarrow and internship starts tuesday. Already debating about the first days outfit-any thoughts? (keep in mind the frigid NY weather!)

...booties!

2009-02-01T17:22:00.000-08:00

not the best pics, but just to give you an idea!

brief history lesson // DIY potentsh

2009-01-29T21:10:00.000-08:00

....Also. Did you know the earliest throws in Mardi Gras parades were not cheap plastic beads? Rather, riders threw beautiful handmade glass beads imported from Czechoslovakia and India. These beads, which were more like individual pieces of art, became too expensive to produce and were soon replaced with plastic beads, much to the dismay of people like my parents, who still to this day, have a few glass bead favorites in safe keeping. Anyway, the point of this post is to reveal that the glass bead tradition has started up again-and are as cool as i had always heard them to be. millions of colors, sizes and shapes, these beads are a DIY project waiting to happen. and lets not forget that they are as low as 1.25 for TWELVE. ridic. I'm thinking a couple would look pretty amazing layered, chunky style, with maybe a one shouldered dress, or a tank? it would need to be something simple. I suggest checking them out. The pictures don't do them justice they are awesome in real life. and even if you hate them-they cost A DOLLAR. so whatever.

This place also has some other pretty crazy and fun stuff so roam the website and let me know what you think.

http://www.mardigrasspot.com/glass-mardi-gras-beads.aspx

until tomm, prob.

so many things

2009-01-29T20:06:00.000-08:00

1. I am sort of LOVING these steves. In the tan-they'd be amazing for spring--or even winter with tights! I love the texture it would add to any outfit and the criss cross pattern is like those givenchys only cuter in my opinion. (isn't it some sort of fashion sin to prefer steve over givenchy?)

2. I bought the booties! I'll update with pictures and deets when I get back to New York on Sunday. I'm still at home in New Orleans on winter break--i know, its ridiculous--but once im reunited with my camera connector ill be sure and update asap.

(photo cred:steve madden)

because.. why not?

2009-01-28T17:52:00.000-08:00

hellllllllloooo blog world! My name is Bridget and I am a twenty something girl originally from the south, now living in the big baddd city of NEW YORK. For now, that's all I'll really say simply because I decided its way too hard to describe myself for a proper introduction. Plus, isn't it more fun to learn as you go? Hopefully it's sort of like forever21: hard to conquer initially, but pretty soon becomes second nature. Besides, details and fun facts will undoubtedly pop up as we go along. (More on F21 and my love/hate relationship later).

Now, on to the more pressing issues: like the booties i just saw, and wanted to buy desperately, but didn't because they push me just over the 6'2 mark. They look a lot like the YSL II tributes, and my original thought was that they'd be perfect for my new internship (cute with black tights and my navy romper?) Buttt, and here is the question, is it inappropriate to wear heels as an intern? And be 6'2?

I'll no doubtttt be surrounded by clackers* and I don’t want to look like I'm trying too hard to be just like them. I know my place and it's not at the top! Regardless, I still want to try and be as fashionable as I can on my budget. It's my first step into the fashion world and I want to stand out without stepping on toes.

What're your thoughts? Am I over analyzing? Should I get them regardless?

*From Urban Dictionary thus obscenely unofficial, but you'll get my point -- clacker 1. noun. a stunning beauty working in NYC for somekind of fashion magazine. ALWAYS showing up to work in the hottest styles, possibly not even out for the public yet.

(photo credit: jakandjil)