I am Back... And better than ever

I am back, and as mentioned in the title, better then ever. I have been doing some soul searching, and some revamping of my life... whatever details shmeetails, who needs them?


So, first order of business, THE GAP. I was doing some research for a Fashions class and came across these old treasures... take a look. I know... I began to feel nostalgic after that and searched for about 8000 GAP ads.

Can YOU spot Rashida Jones (The Office, I Love You Man) in the "Mellow Yellow" ad?  Wonderful... just wonderful...

Next order of business... Rodarte's "Curve of Forgotten Things", anyone seen it? It is his new short featuring 12 year old Elle Fanning... yeah, I said it, 12. My friend Kaley showed this to my class and we are all stumped, for various reasons. what does it all mean!?!!?
http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/2/8/elle-fanning-x-rodarte-by-todd-cole

Is she digging out gold? An asteroid? Is she a 12 year old alien? It's hard to interpret... One thing I know is that the clothing is beautiful, that I can not deny. Is it strange that it's being modeled on an infant? perhaps... but to each his own. This video has such a creepy feel, she just looks like a child serial killer waiting for her prime move. Have to say it though... she is way prettier then Dakota Fanning, sorry guys.

Alright, because I am slightly behind on my posts, some of the things I am going to be writing about may be dated... apologies, but I am still allowed an opinion right?

Okay, these may be some of the ugliest shoes I have ever seen in my life. Created by Massimo Dogana, these pieces of art retail for around $1100. If I wanted to say Fuck you to someone, I would say it with my mouth, not my shoes.

To ad insult to injury, Ashanti was seen wearing a version of the stripper like heels at the BCBG MaxAzria Runway show on Thursday. The shoe comes complete with a rhinestone tennis bracelet and manicured fingernails... why spoil yourself when you can spoil your shoes? HIDEOUS.




And to end this glorious blogging day, I will finish off with a quote from the infamous Joan Rivers in regards to Victoria Beckham, "She is a slut because she’s stunning, elegant and amazing and I’m so fucking jealous of her 32 Birkin bags."Here here sister, here here.

Nearly dead.

I promise I will write soon! I am knee deep in school and other things!!!

Dont be hatin!

A new year

Well hello there!

Happy New Year to all, I hope everyone enjoyed their festivities/ celebrations. I am now back in Toronto and hating every minute of it. I legit cried at the airport before I left... I called my mom and said, "please don't make me go back, please!" But, no use... I am here and already miserable. I have an exam next week and a plethora of work to do, not to mention still 3 months of school left. Let us pray that it will go fast. New Years was a hit, I made a resolution (a little too late- today), to start going to the gym and get a trainer. So I have been calling gyms and making arrangements for this to happen.. hopefully by next week the excitement doesn't die down and I am still motivated (not eating 6 portions of pasta on my couch watching gossip girl and pretty little liars- don't tell anyone I watch that). I am going to go to an all Women's gym in a semi religious area of Toronto so I expect to not feel so bad when I am red as hell and dripping sweat, however, I hope they don't mind me wearing short spandex shorts and a tank top... I don't have a choice, I get overheated... seriously. Working out for me is like the average person doing hot yoga.

Ah, back to New Years... Meryl, Jer and I decorated Meryl's house and then had a bunch of people over for the celebrations and food. It started off with us watching 2000 episodes of roasts on the comedy network. Flava Flav, David Hasselhoff, and Pam Anderson to name a few... Then progressed into the usual shpiel. Do not be fooled by the picture below, I was sober all night (I like to give the illusion of a drunk). That way when everyone was like "oh man I was so wasted the other night" I can be all like... "yeah man, I drank 2 bottles of champagne!"

On another note... Jeremy looks like a 21 year old dumbledore celebrating the New year. Good for you Jer! No one was really supposed to see these pictures but us....Too late now!

I look heinous in this picture, but I suppose everyone else looks good, so I will keep it, as a token of my appreciation to my friends... and gratitude to them for looking so fierce!

Alright alright, I have had enough. Lately I have been browsing s/s 2011 labels looking for gowns for my aunt for a special occasion and have gotten to see some pretty fabulous pieces. As per usual I love Alexander Mcqueen's whole collection, he (well his line- womp woommp) is really starting to be a fave in my books. Another runner up in my fashion loving heart is Elie Saab, his Spring/ Summer 2011 Ready to wear collection is gorgeous not to mention all of his Haute couture pieces are out of this world.

This image is from Mcqueen's Resort 2011 collection and makes me want to be a better person (image taken from style.com). However, all the models/ the one model used in this whole campaign makes me cringe... but whatever, at least shes a model. I don't see myself strutting around in Mcqueen anytime soon.

Next is from Elie Saab's S/S 2011 Ready to wear collection. Listen, I don't wear much color anymore, maybe it's the weight gain, maybe as Khloe kardashian said "I am just depressed today ok!" (clearly to cover up her weight gain), but if I did... I would wear this, sans nipples... okay, maybe with nipples. I don't know, I would have to see how my nipples looked that day. Either way, with or without my nipples, I would wear this... and wear it good.




Okay, apparently I am being punished because my internet just stopped loading pages. A word of advise, never live in off campus student housing. "The Server is busy"... bullshit.

Off to bed to dream of nipple revealing outfits....

nighty night.

Keeping up with the... Lymanshians.

Don't have much to write on lately since my life consists of nothing but shopping, sitting on my couch and eating...
Today I watched a full 4 hours of Keeping Up With the Kardashian's on E! What a perfect way to spend my Sunday. What did I learn from these enlightening women? I learned the difference between a Tampon and Pad, Fresh eggs and store bought eggs, how to trust your boyfriend, to never leak sex pictures or take sex pictures and that everyone should live a life of fame. Ach, watching the Kardashian's is like going to school, I learn a plethora of important information that is sure to be useful in my future endeavors. After this, I watched another hour of Diners, Drive ins and Dives, then something else on the Food Network and then watched Maid in Manhattan. A fulfilling day it was... Oh, I also ate Pizza.

My sister was supposed to come home from England yesterday but her flight was canceled due to the "snow storm" that seemed to hit the UK. Apparently their definition of snow storm is 1cm on the ground and light flurries that melt when they touch cement. Dani said it was the most ridiculous thing she has ever seen, people in a panic, driving slow... acting like it was the blizzard of the century. Because of this great panic, she won't be home until the 22nd.

Alright I will write more later, I am exhausted from my busy day of doing nothing.

Ciao for now.

Top 10

As Hanukkah came to a close I realized I never made a wish list for my parents, god... being away from home can really screw with your mind. So, friends, family, strangers... For the first time ever... (well kind of) I am now celebrating Christmas and accepting gifts as they come. Here are my top five wants, or as I like to call them... NEEDS:

1. Alexander Wang Darcy Slouchy Hobo bag- Okay yes it looks like all other bags I own, however, it is slightly different... notice the "hobo" in the name. I do not own a hobo bag right now, this could definitely work in my wardrobe.

2. Community Wool Cadet Coat- Okay, this is ALMOST what I want except for the fact that the one that I want has a fur hood... I think. I saw this super tall girl trying it on in Aritzia and it made me almost cry how beautiful it looked. Thus, mom... can I have it please???? Seriously, I only have a puffy winter parka and not a warm nice winter jacket... I could use some style this holiday season. Nobody wants to be the outcast...
(But seriously mom, I really want and NEED this....)


3. Michael kors Hamilton Tote- Yea yea, I know I already said I wanted the Wang bag (haha Wang), but how sexy sophisticated is this one?? For just $298 you could buy me this!!! That's right folks it's that cheap! I would be crazy sophisticated wearing this bag... just can't get over it.

4. Clearly I also want a fur vest or as most websites label them a "waistcoat". I do not have a specific picture since I do not have a specific "waistcoat" in mind. However, the vest will be mine. Like Cruella Deville and her obsession with puppies... this is my obsession. Except I will not be making my vest out of Dalmatians.... I swear.



5. Next, you may say "wow Jesse those sure are high... are you high!?!!?" No silly friends... I am not high... maybe high off Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo Suede Pumps, for they truly make me want to be a better person.






Well there ya have it... my top 5 wants/ needs, all in neutrals colors. I don't seem to wear much color these days, it scares the shit out of me. Bright purples and pinks and blues... makes me cringe. I know what your all saying "wow Jesse that's so depressing" FALSE, I like it so shut it.

On a less depressing color note, I am going home tomorrow and am bittersweet about it. Only bittersweet because I haven't left my bed all day so I don't really have feelings for anything right now, other then sleeping. What am I excited about? Well, the fact that Meryl has already mapped out all the restaurants we are going to eat at once I get home and all the shopping that is going to take place. Apparently she has discovered a plethora of new places to eat which excites me to no end... you know how I feel about food. Don't worry guys... I will make sure to take pictures of all the food I eat, you can now partake in the same experience Jeremy does (obviously it won't be the same).

Alright fools... I'm out, Brit is on her way home and I need to make a quick trip to the mall with her... but when is it ever quick? I'll let you know if anything good comes my way.
sayonara bitches.

Easily Amused...

Alright folks,

I know it's been a few days but things got a little hectic here on the home front (you know, school and such). Things are slowly beginning to get sorted out and finished so I can leave Toronto and go home to Edmonton, I need a break bad!

Things that have been going on... Friday was Brits birthday and we went to get our hair done (or as some would say, "got our hair did"). I basically got "ma hair did" for my grad pictures, which turned out semi OK. The robe they put me in was huge and made me look like a linebacker... unsure what a linebacker really is, but I hear the term often so I chose to use it (I know it's a football term... I don't do sports so that's as far as I can go with this...). Anyhow I took a really cute picture of my hair with me smiling to show my parents, and one without... and I by accident just deleted the one with me smiling so I am going to put up the one of me "pouting". How did I delete it? Well, I was deleting pictures of food from my phone since I had an abundance flooding my camera folder. I usually take pictures of everything I eat and send it to Jeremy in order to make him jealous (even if the food is gross), and then he sends me a message back how awesome he thinks the food I am eating is... (okay, whatever... it's a complex relationship, don't judge us).


Okay, I know I look like a total douche in this picture so don't judge me, I just wanted to show everyone how fabulous my hair looks (and my new lipgloss)... the other picture was so much better... I swear, it existed. Also, the fact that I am taking a picture of myself through a bathroom mirror does not help the situation... however, I live away from home and my parents need to see me somehow, right??? Ach whatever, excuses excuses...Also memo to self, clean my bathroom mirror- Had a little spritz problem when brushing my teeth... woopsy.

I am not a professional blogger who has individuals take photographs for them- case in point... HOLLER. This picture is way better... notice the white blouse (sweet grad photo styles).

This would be my definition of a smile- you could only imagine what my grad photos look like.

Okay, so besides showing everyone pictures of my new hair while I make fun of myself at the same time... I will further discuss my weekend events, they consisted of Latkes. Latkes you ask?! Why yes friends, LATKES.What an eventful weekend (and yes, this picture was originally taken for Jeremy).

Okay also, Alli just told me about a fantastic new website I need to share. I am giving her all the credit because I did not find this... she is the genius behind this incredible find. To my friends out there I am now unveiling: http://breadpeople.tumblr.com/
Wow Jesse, what is this cool website you are introducing us to (through Alli) you might ask? It is exactly what it looks like...BREAD PEOPLE. What an amazing, incredible, phenomenal and as my Jeremy said, "this makes me hungry" website. I am not quite sure how it makes one hungry looking at people made out of bread, but I won't argue.

SO, we watched/ are watching Zoolander in "Europe A La Mode" and I thought I would leave you with an inspirational quote via Hansel (so hot right now, Hansel).
 "Sting. Sting would be another person who's a hero. The music he's created over the years, I don't really listen to it, but the fact that he's making it, I respect that."

I respect you Hansel, I really do.

Fur Glorious Fur..

So, the countdown begins to my journey back to Edmonton, city of dreams... or something like that. Is it weird I am waiting to shop for when I get home? "Edmonton- Fashion capital of the world"... not so much. Oh well, 7% GST is better then 13% tax if you ask me.

Recently I have become obsessed with fur, as mentioned previously in a post... fur and leather. I have never worn my leather jacket so much as I am this year, I am starting to think I should buy a motorcycle to match my look, especially when I pair it with my Michael Kors boots, I looks slightly badass.... only a little. Whatever enough about me. As boredom hit (after falling asleep at 10 pm and waking up at 1:30 am) I decided to browse the Proenza Schouler website (once again out of hopes and dreams that I could afford anything) and then began to realize how sad my closet actually is, designer garb always reminds me that I need to make more money so I can afford it... that or ... well there is no or. Lets take it back a few days (thanksgiving) and say what we are thankful for. I am thankful that I have overcome seventh grade and no longer wear clothing from Suzy Shier, Le Chateau or Parasuco, the fact that I even admitted any of that frightens me to no end, please do not hold that against me... I rocked all of that shit. Oh my evolution over the years... I swear, it only got better...I am also thankful for money. That is all.

Oh, besides all of that greedy greedy... I have the unfortunate pleasure of having my grad photos taken tomorrow, and if you have seen my roots, you would cringe and the thought of being forever known as "the daughter with the bad roots in her grad photo", so I clearly made a hair appointment. In addition to a hair appointment I also bought a new white blouse to wear underneath the gown... don't judge me, I didn't have one before. Besides, H&M was having a sale so it was cheap. Oh, and while I was there I saw a few pieces from the Lanvin collection... I was not so impressed... let's leave it at that. Rumi Neely may have looked good in her Lanvin dress (see fashiontoast.com), however the material was way harsh and I would have swam in it.

Here's a little reminder of my past... before I go to bed to show all of you how amazing I used to be. Keep in mind this was only 2-3 years ago. Smoking nargila, hooka, shisha or whatever you want to call it. This picture is my way of saying "peace out" for the night...