kiss my sass.

Fashion's Night Out

2011-09-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

One of the MANY perks of living in the city, is being able to take part of fan-fucking-tastic events, such as Fashion's Night Out! What a crazy night. At about 7:30 we started our walk down Broadway in SoHo. The streets were JAM PACKED! The humidity from the impending rain (that thankfully never came) and the sheer body heat from thousands of people almost killed me. We store hopped from Sephora, Prada, Miu Miu, Uniqlo, Desigual, etc. all for free booze, swag, and celebrity spottings. I also found a new obsession with the adorable little boutique, Brandy Melville. Very california/hippie/indie. LOVE. Anyways, the only celebs we saw last night was the uber classy Tim Gunn at Lucky Brand. I did wait in line - and by line I mean it was more of a HUGE mob - to meet the Kardashians and possibly see Pauly D, but the mob mentality wore off after about an hour.

All in all, my first FNO was definitely a success!! I found a new store I love, and had a great night!

stay classy,
maddy

UPDATE: new location - NYC

2011-09-07T11:04:00.000-07:00

Where the f*** has this girl gone now? As usual she deserted her blog. However, this time it was for a valid reason. Ladies and gents, I am officially a New Yorker now!!! Technically I'm an NYU'er, but I think that allows me to be an honorary New Yorker for now, right?

Anyways, I am all moved into my suite/apartment, and I must say, it really kicks some serious ass. The east village/greenwich is amazing. However, I'm starting to realize that I am more of an uptown girl. Who would've thunk? Whatever, I love it all. Classes haven't even started yet, and I'm already so crazy tired! Here's a little highlight reel of NYU thus far:

Hurricane Irene fucking up travel plans. Thus, a 2 day road trip from D.C. to NYC with mommy and me (so it wasn't entirely bad!)
Moving into my super spacious room (no joke, its huge)
Brushing shoulders with famous Disney channel kids from the Suite Life of Zac & Cody
so much more....

Well blog world, I'm hoping to jump back on the blog train! I'm getting right soon, I promise!

stay classy,
maddy

true blood

2011-08-22T22:49:00.000-07:00

I have an addictive personality when it comes to TV shows. Last year I watched all six seasons of Sex and the City within 2 weeks, and then after that I watched all 6 seasons of Weeds within a month too! So unhealthy, its such an issue. Right now I'm absolutely HOOKED on True Blood. Why the shit didn't I watch this before?! Vampires, werewolves, rednecks, blah blah blah... All I see is hot hot hot men, sexy southern accents, and a pretty decent story line too. But seriously, the show is all about these hunks...

Vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) is very much the pained, romantic vamp Edward Cullen was... but 100x better (sorry Rob Pattinson). He's got a sexy, smoldering look that can seriously melt a girl, and he's a southern gentleman. Mmmm mmm! I'll take some of that southern hospitality!

My personal favorite, Alcide (Joe Manganiello). Let's just take a second to admire that body........... Done? Pretty damn delicious. He's a werewolf in True Blood, and just like in Twilight, sexy werewolves like Jacob Black and Alcide tend to run a little hot. And you wonder why..

Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwanten) is just nice to look at. On the show he's got the bad boy / heartthrob / sex machine down, but if his southern drawl drives you crazy - in a good way of course - you should hear his accent in real life. He's a sexy Aussie man, who, I'm sure isn't that far from Jason Stackhouse. Yum yum!

Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) is basically the most badass, sassiest muthafuckaa around. He's basically the gay best friend I dream about. With all of the testosterone floating around, someone has to keep everyone in check. Lafayette is the original sassafras! Love him.

This fine Nordic specimen (Alex Skarsgard) is another bloodthirsty vamp who is definitely a libido raiser. All I can say is, you can suck my blood anytime Eric Northman.

As the True Blood theme song says,

"I wanna do bad things with you".

stay classy,
maddy

shoe porn

2011-08-21T22:29:00.000-07:00

charlotte olympia fall 2011

Move over Red Sole faithfuls (AKA you Loubobutin fanatics)! Charlotte Olympia's golden spider web soled shoes are the sexiest, funnest, and funkiest collection this fall - in my book at least. The tootsies of Blake Lively, Katy Perry, Keira Knightly, and my idol SJP tend to favor Miss Charlotte Olympia's fashions. Check out my favorites!

carmen.

ninivah.

delores [quilted], and greta

martha in stripes.

priscilla.

polly.

Such an innocent name for such a sexy shoe! Leopard print and blush pink are way too cute together. This platform pump is just too amazing to not comment on. Love.

kitty.

Talk about cute! So obsessed with these I have no words. Except, meeeeeoowww!

Beautiful collection, yes?

stay classy,
maddy

thankful thursday

2011-08-11T07:39:00.000-07:00

books

Harry Potter?- Wouldn't exist. Twilight?- Edward who? The classics? Out the door. What would our world be without books?! Honestly. Sit. And. Think. About. It.

Give it some good thought? Our world would seriously suck without books. Let's be literal for a second here: Books tell stories. Great ones, amazing ones. Now let's be cliche: Books inspire imagination. Let's be real: Books are fucking amazing. I'm not talking about Nooks, Kindles, etc. I'm talking about a physical book that you go check out from a library, or buy from a store. So old school right? That's the way it ought to be. Books deserve a cover, a spine, pages to flip. They lose their character when you rewrite them to format them for a screen. I'm thankful for printed books.

what are you thankful for?

stay classy,

madeleine

sassy, classy betch

2011-08-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

"Everyone thinks they know so goddmamned much about everything, and no one knows fuck all about anything!" -Carrie Bradshaw

Miss Carrie Bradshaw. Albeit, she is a fictional character, but she is one sassy and classy betch. For all you SATC (Sex and the City) novices - shame on you, might I add - Carrie Bradshaw/Preston, is the classiest New Yorker there is. The OG of fashionistas, and a sex columnist, Carrie lives the life any girl dreams about. She's sexy, sassy, savvy, smart, and silly. This betch has it all. Oh and BTW, she has a hunky, dreamy, Wall Street savvy Mr. Big. Um where can I get one, please? So basically betches and bitches want to be her, and its not only because of her amazing closet, (the shoe collection resembling everything you've ever seen in Vogue is only part of it!) its basically because she's a crazy sassy and classy betch.

stay classy,

madeleine

classy vs. unclassy

2011-08-07T18:08:00.000-07:00

-Will and Kate in matching outfits! Kate can definitely pull of this boyish style.... even when she's shopping for groceries! (Sidenote: Why the f*** is everyone so damn fascinated every time Kate goes grocery shopping? I don't get it. Now clothes shopping, that's another story) Basically anything this couple does is ridiculously #CLASSY

-On the boyish style topic: Lady Gaga released her new album cover for 'You and I' (umlauts over the u - of course!) single and simultaneously introduced her male alter ego who eerily resembles Prince. Anyone else think so? Anyways, Mother Monster has a photo book in the making by the notorious Terry Richardson (read: creep, porny, gross). Gaga's note on Richardson? "he'd film me, like, peeing in a cup, and, like ridiculous things". We can't wait to see that in the book, now can we Little Monsters? Hm methinks there are things that should stay behind closed doors. #UNCLASSY

-The cast of Glee at the 'Glee 3D Concert' premiere. Super stylish and super #CLASSY. My favorite was Dianna Agron! Absolutely gorgeous! I love her hair, makeup, and her dress! I love her!

-Speaking of concerts...Oh RiRi. In her concert in Barbados, Rihanna brought up a 60 year old fan(? maybe innocent bystander), to grind on top of during one of her songs. Hey, I have no backstory here so I'm not quite sure what was going on, but SO many things! Number one, what is this guy doing at a Rihanna concert? Was a Grateful Dead coverband opening? Number two, most Rihanna (male- and some female) fans would be ecstatic to be brought on stage and grinded on (I guess?), but this guy?! This guy looks miserable - as if he's just been given a death sentence. Maybe he's just not into a little S&M ? #UNCLASSY.

stay classy,
maddy

thankful thursday

2011-08-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

sunshine

It makes my days brighter and warmer! How can you not be thankful for sunshine? Dreary days are so passe. Everything is just better with the sunshine. Go to your itunes and type in "sun" and see how many songs pop up. Yeah. Shit's popular. Everyone loves sunshine. Shouldn't it be a proven fact that sunshine automatically yields happiness? Yeah it should.

stay classy,

maddy

summaatimeee

2011-08-01T20:32:00.000-07:00

I am SO exhausted. I'm so done with work. My summer job has legitimately dominated my whole summer. For the 4th year, I'm working again as a lifeguard and swim instructor at my local pool. Cool that I'm making bank? Um hell yeah. Cool that I have no life? F*** no. Whatever, at least I have a pretty decent tan! Don't get me wrong, I have some pretty amazing perks to my job. I get to hang out and essentially do nothing all day with my best friend (pictured above with me). The people I work with are the chillest, most amazing people ever. Basically, I do what I want. Downside? I don't really like kids. No wait. I don't like kids. And considering 80% of my job is teaching kids and pretending to like them, it just gets absolutely exhausting after 7 weeks. I also have a really shitty patience and tolerance level with most kids. I'm making money, and I'm getting tan. That's what I keep telling myself. Besides, I need the extra $$ for New York!

Speaking of which, I'm moving to NYC (later Villanova, helloooo NYU!) in less than a month! It's ridiculous, right? I'm pretty damn excited to be in the Village. What else is there to say? I'm about to become a NewYorker, bitches.

stay classy,

maddy

currently listening to: sleigh bells - kids

thankful thursday

2011-07-28T19:22:00.000-07:00

So I'm trying this new thing...

Every Thursday I'm going to (fingers crossed I keep up with it) blog about one thing in particular I am thankful for. It will be either general, or specifically for the day. I saw this idea on a few blogs, and I think it's a good thing for me to realize the amazing things I have available to me that I shouldn't take for granted. So here goes!

This year I've been doing TONS of traveling. Flying from school in Philly, to back home in SF alone racks up the miles. Add in a flight to Istanbul, with a layover in Munich, and a flight back home from Athens, with a layover in Zurich, as well as a weekend trip to LA. I absolutely love traveling! I am very thankful that I have the opportunity to travel to such amazing places. The thing I find ridiculously intriguing is the fact that you can simply get on a plane and end up in a completely other place!! I love it! So this thursday I am thankful for airplanes, and the amazing technology we have to make traveling possible. And of course, I am superbly thankful for the great top notch airlines, like Virgin America and JetBlue, who make traveling not only convenient and comfy, but also quite stylish. Who doesn't like traveling with class?

What are you thankful for?

stay classy,

madeleine

cruising the mediterranean!

2011-07-10T23:06:00.000-07:00

Hello blog-land! Once again, I have been amiss in my blogging duties, but it's the summertime! A few weeks ago I returned from an amazing cruise of the Mediterranean. My family and I spent a few days starting in Istanbul, Turkey, then boarded our SEABOURN ODYSSEY cruise ship (perhaps the epitome of classiness and luxury - more of that to come in a later blogpost), for a 10 day cruise of the Mediterranean that concluded in Athens, Greece. I'll fill you in on just SOME of the highlights!

We stayed in the old city of Istanbul. Our hotel was a minute walk to all of the big tourist must sees (Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque) Below is a stunning picture of the Hagia Sofia... One of the most amazing centers of art history in Europe - in my opinion, at least.

Inside the Blue Mosque!

Below is my second favorite place we visited in Istanbul (After the Hagia Sofia of course). This is called in Turkish terms, the Yerebatan Sarayi, or the Sunken Palace. Essentially this is one of the many cisterns located under the city of Istanbul. I think this picture explains its beauty!

The same day we visited the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace (not pictured), and the Yerebatan Sarayi, we also walked through the Spice Market, a 10 minute tram ride away from our hotel. The following day we spent at the Grand Bazaar. I cannot even begin to explain how huge, and almost overwhelming the Grand Bazaar was! So many amazing smells, colors, everything! We bought plenty of Pashmina scarves, jewelry, turkish delight, and hand made crafts. Good thing we had a whole day to spend in the Bazaar, as we literally got lost, and found ourselves roaming far, far, away from where we had started. Below are pictures of the Grand Bazaar!

From Istanbul we boarded our Seabourn Odyssey yacht (more to come on this amazing boat!!) to begin our 10 day cruise through Turkey and the Greek Isles. Having exited the Marmara Sea, and going through the very narrow Bosphorous Strait, we found ourselves at our first stop in Mytlini, Greece (pictured below). I was too busy having such a great time onboard the ship that I didn't go on shore, but luckily my sister snapped this great shot.

Our following stop was in Kusadasi, Turkey. Upon docking, we took a drive to Ephesus. There we visited the amazing ruins of the Temple of Hadrian, the Celus Library, and the amazing ruins of the terrace houses. A lot of restoration work was being done in the terrace houses, but the ruins were really amazing, and beautifully intact!

Following our stop in Ephesus, we found ourselves anchored at the lovely island of Mykonos! Definitely my favorite Greek island! Although it was quite overcast that day, the island's white washed buildings and colorful (mostly blue) accents still shone through! So pretty!

Another great place we visited along the way to Athens was Patmos, Greece. Tons of religious (Christian) significance, but it was also gorgeous! The picture below is a view from the highest point of the island!

Donkeys available for the trip up to the Acropolis of Lindos!

Another view of Patmos and surrounding islands from the Acropolis of Lindos.

Sadly, our amazing cruise had to come to an end :( We disembarked at Athens Greece. To be honest, Athens was probably my least favorite part of our trip (but that's just me being spoiled). However, the historical ruins like the Parthenon pictured below, were absolutely fantastic! Luckily we left Athens right before the real rioting in the city began!!!

Overall, this was an absolutely amazing trip! The sights and destinations were only half of the absolute perfection of the trip - the cruise itself was another story (hopefully to be blogged about later)! So until then...

stay classy,

madeleine

shoe porn: christian louboutin spring2011

2011-04-02T17:41:00.000-07:00

Spring time is here! And so is Mr. Louboutin's 2011 Spring Collection. I picked out my favorite, drool causing, heart stopping, shoe porn inspiring shoes. It's like carousing a very, very, very high class escort service.

Let's start off with the beautiful, eye catching, Daffodile Watersnake platform pump. Personally, in my opinion, if I were to buy a pair of loubs (*sigh* one day), I would buy them in black, nude, or grey. Let's face it, the red sole only goes with the neutrals! But I've seen so many Loubs in this electric blue, and it definitely goes with the red sole... amazingly, in fact. I love this. It also comes in a teal and hot pink... but I'm in love with this electric blue. Daffodile is one sexy gal, looking to shake things up ;)

Meet Futura. Shes from the future. She's what you get when you mix Zenon

(umm, yes I made a disney channel movie reference), with Devil Wears Prada. Like I said, I'm not into colors being mixed on the Loub, but this is just too good to not post! She's got some extra padding in the front and back, that way she can last alll night ;) Futura's boring, plain, monotone, brown, sister is not a cheap lady at, $1,096. So I can only imagine how much Ms. Futura costs. Lady Boulimia d'Orsay here. She's so sexy, she's temporarily out of commission, but not before my idol SJP got her hands on a pair. Boulimia comes in black, grey, and nude (at least there's no such thing as vomit color?) with a chain toe pump. Did you say straps and chains? Yes, yes in fact I did! Boulimia d'Orsay is the girl for you. Stardust is another sexy lady here. One word, LACE. I'll let you take it in and lust over her.

This is Miss Open Lips. Don't let the name fool you. She's not as easy as you think ;) She may be smooth as suede, and have a cute peep toe, but she's got a stiletto heel to kill. But don't let that put you off. She's sexy, refined, and comes in red... Oh and she goes for about $795 a night ;)

Meet my friend Fibbia. Shes from Louboutin Spring 2011 collection, and also comes in black. I'm such a sucker for maryjane ANYTHING. but, um, maryjane peeptoes, with

a triple strap, and that sexy heel? Fibbia, I find you absolutely irresistible.

As mentioned above, I'm a HUGE sucker for anything maryjane, so meet the love of my life, the beautiful, Lady Daf. Think she's pretty nude? You should see her in black. "Ummm hi Lady Daf, I'm so in love with you... can I have you?". Yeah... for about $995. Damn.

stay classy,
madeleine

classy vs. unclassy

2011-03-23T18:21:00.000-07:00

-Elizabeth Taylor, the epitome of class (1932-2011).

-The Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas that notoriously pickets the funerals of fallen U.S. soldiers, and is now threatening to picket Elizabeth Taylor's funeral because of her support of the gays and AIDS research. UNCLASSY. Not to mention, a generally terrible, selfish thing to do. Unbelieveable. And you call this a religion...

-On a lighter note, tweens finding love, the Biebs and Selena Gomez.... so long as they keep it PG... CLASSY. I think? Looks like that Bieber fever's cooling down. I'm all for that!

-Tween, Rebecca Black essentially getting bullied on Twitter, etc. UNCLASSY. God, I really do hate that song, but let's face it... this girl clearly dreamed big, and actually got somewhere with her dreams... gotta give her credit for that. But don't mistake that for me giving her credit for writing such fabulous lyrics (Please note the sarcasm).

-Bravo's Million Dollar Listing. CLASSY. Classy houses, classy SoCal, and most of all, classy men... Especially Josh Flagg and Madison Hildebrand. SO unbelieveably classy. (Expect a Men of Million Dollar Listing Fashion post soon!). I'm obsessed with these two.

-The third guy of MDL, Josh Altman, mixing business with pleasure. UNCLASSY. He's quite the shark, AND he has issues with Madison Hildebrand. Who knew that was possible!

How can you not love Malibu Madison? A complete shark. That's who.

-50cent's tweets about Japan. UNCLASSY.

Alright now Fiddy, it was about time for an apology, but instead you came out with this "ignorant" ish. I could run around naked for a week for "shock value" but you don't see me doing that. Hate it or Love it.

-Gwen Stefani, THE Harajuku girl herself, donating $1million to Japanese relief. CLASSY.

"I've been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture" - Gwen Stefani

- Underdogs #WINNING in March Madness. CLASSY. Cheers to you Virginia Commonwealth, Florida State, and Butler. Something else that's classy? Brad Stevens. He may be a youngin' but he's definitely a handsome young thaang.

-#WINNING like Charlie Sheen? Ummmm, do I really need to say it? UNCLASSY. Now what exactly is he winning at? Oh Charlie....

stay classy,

madeleine

Dear Poor Neglected Blog,

2010-12-31T12:49:00.000-08:00

Where do I start?!

Well let me start off by saying I've missed you so! I was kept apart from you by the busy first semester of college, and other things. Oh blog, could you ever forgive me?! I never meant for it to come to this. I thought about you often. I thought about you when I would see a fabulous pair of shoes that I wanted to write about, but alas, I had no time.

I'm hoping this year / this semester I will have more time with you. I'm hoping for more shoes, more fashion, more classiness, more sassiness. We'll see how that goes! ;]

Just an update, last time I talked to you I was moving to Philadelphia for school. I spent the rest of my summer by the pool lifeguarding.

Just a Few Highlights

-Birthday at Crown and Crumpet
see it here!

-Spring Break in New York
see it here!
-Asia SF celebrationAsia SF is a delicious Asian Fusion place full of transgendered and transexual waitresses and performers. I went here with a bunch of my friends for a friends birthday and it was such a fun experience! The "gender illusionists" are awesome and fun! Its overall a fun experience to be had by all. I sure had a blast!
-Outside Lands Concert

Probably the most amazing concert I've been to! It was in August in Golden Gate Park, SF, and I went with my sister. We saw, Social Distortion, Al Green, Slightly Stoopid, Empire of the Sun, Chromeo, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Mayer Hawthorne, Amos Lee, The Temper Trap and Phoenix- The last two were my favorite sets! The lead singer of Phoenix is pictured above! ahhh. I was so glad I went. and it was such a fabulous, peaceful day on the Polo Field!

-Move to Pennsylvania & Nova NationCan you guess which wine glass is mine? (hint: its the second one!) New friends, new city, new school!

-The torture ends and my SF Giants won the World Series!!!

okay, so it REALLY sucked having to be on the opposite coast as my team was playing through and winning the series, and while my family was going to the games. But what can ya do? I was just so happy!

-Sex and the City The Complete Edition came into my life... and caused an addiction.
okay, so I've always been a big SATC fan, and I even liked SATC2, despite the critics and complaints. But when I got the SATC Complete Edition with all six seasons and both movies, my obsession was upped.... A LOT. I've officially watched all six seasons more than twice, and the movies, countless times. It's quite pathetic. What can I say, I got "Carrie-d" away. Ha. But seriously, the little white boxed set is my new bible.

How was YOUR 2010?!
I'm dying to hear!

I wish you all a happy New Year!!!!

stay classy,
madeleine

shoe porn

2010-07-10T19:17:00.000-07:00

"Shoes are the first adult machines we are given to master."
-Nicholson Baker

Pucci

Prada

Giuseppe Zanotti

Salvatore Ferragamo

Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin Ballet Heels
"You can't walk or run in these shoes, they're only made for lying on your back." -Louboutin.
*rawrr... super classy. HA, joke!

it's one thing to wear painful shoes to look gorgeous. it's another thing to wear painful shoes and fail at the gorgeous part. Yuck. I'll bet 10 seconds after that picture was taken A) the girls feet snapped right off, or B) she fell face first into the ground.

Balenciaga Lego Shoes - $4000

No big. Just 4 grand. I think $4000 worth of Legos could make a building that rivals the Great Wall of China. P.S., what outfit could possibly match with these shoes?

stay classy,
madeleine

these are a few of my favorite things!

2010-07-03T15:55:00.000-07:00

Jessica Kagan Cushman - Nantucket Bracelets

Upon visiting this fabulous website I am greeted with a header that says, "WIT. WISDOM. SERIOUS FUN." I am in for a treat, that I now know. I check out her products... the Nantucket Bracelets, to be exact, and am in for a surprise when catchy little slogans appear on these fabulously classy bangles. This must be love... I'm thinking.

"truly fabulous people never get dressed before lunch time"

"new shoes cure the blues"

"we'll always have paris"

"frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"

"fashion must be bought. style one must possess"

"when I'm good, I'm good. when I'm bad, I'm better"

"avoid biting when a simple growl will do"

So cute. So classy. I'm a sucker for all things pretty and witty. Check all of these gorgeous pretties that are "part bumper sticker, part tattoo, without the committment", here! Which one do YOU love??

stay classy,
madeleine

new art!

2010-06-21T22:07:00.000-07:00

After a weeks-ful of glitter, paint, stencils, adhesive, glaze, scraps, cuttings, whatever I could get my hands on, I finished these little luggage tags!!

Let me know if you'd like to purchase one of these ones or if you'd like to request a specially themed tag!

stay classy,
madeleine

The Cupcake Diaries

2010-06-18T10:06:00.000-07:00

Georgetown Cupcake

3301 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-8448
www.georgetowncupcake.com

I visited Georgetown Cupcake on a sweltering hot day in D.C. I personally think that this place is the epitome of designer cupcakes!! Its just so adorable! "Bliss baked daily", "Happiness in the palm of your hand" Okay, how can you NOT love a place with those little mottos?? This is a MUST visit!!!!!!

stay classy,
madeleine

shoe porn: SATC2 style

2010-06-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

"The fact is, sometimes it’s really hard to walk in a single woman’s shoes. That’s why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun.” -Carrie Bradshaw

-aldo $80

-guess $99

-steve madden $109.95

-dollhouse $59.95

-xoxo $59.95

- charles by charles david $87.66

-swedish hasbeens $199

from COSMOPOLITAN.

stay classy,
madeleine

color obsession!!!

2010-06-08T17:32:00.000-07:00

color obsession by madtab featuring Steve Madden shoes

White Short Sleeve Deep T by C&C California
40 GBP - my-wardrobe.com
More C&C California t shirts »

Romance Was Born - Seaside Shorts Aqua
$115 - wearewere.com
More Romance Was Born shorts »

SteveMadden - YACHTT GREEN women's casual flat closed toe
$60 - stevemadden.com
More Steve Madden flats »

Bracelet
$168 - thecorner.com
More Blumarine bracelets »

Plastic Owl Ring
$10 - urbanoutfitters.com
More rings »

Multi Strand Block Necklace by House of Harlow 1960 - Metallic - Buy...
240 EUR - my-wardrobe.com
More House of Harlow 1960 necklaces »

heart sunglasses boohoo.com
boohoo.com
More sunglasses »

Creme Nail Polish - Jaded - NAIL - MAKEUP - Space NK
$17 - spacenk.com

Marnie Yellow ~ Poodle
$9.50 - sewmamasew.com

stay classy,
madeleine

classy vs. unclassy

2010-06-04T10:17:00.000-07:00

-Keeping up to date with the latest technology and gadgets with sexy ipods/imacs/ipads. CLASSY.

-New designed clothes for iPad owners that beg for people to steal ipads, literally right out of their pockets. UNCLASSY. Alright so the first picture may be a joke, but the second picture is definitely not. While the Little Black Dress is ALWAYS classy, a Little Black Dress iPad Pocket is not. It's screaming, "steal me!" But I must admit, the girl in the picture works that dress.

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-And while we're on the subject... the sleek technology and multi purpose functionality of the i PAD. CLASSY.

- Overload of PDA. Do I really need to say? UNCLASSY.
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-This "Cleavage Caddy". UNCLASSY. Really?! Would you really want lipstick melting/smearing all over you. Jeeez. You might as well stick a juice pack in one of those and sip it through the straw. Question... does this thing make your boobs look abnormally shaped? Ew. -Ummm I can't even think up a CLASSY counterpart to this...

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-Staying classy... CLASSY. duhhh.
-Getting a tattoo that says "Stay Classy San Diego" from Anchorman.... I'll have to go with UNCLASSY. Will Ferrell, you're a classy dude. I just wouldnt want you tattooed on my arm, or leg, or anywhere really.

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-Cosmo's DIY and Beauty Secrets. CLASSY. We all appreciate those little tips and insights Cosmo!!!
-Cosmo's DIY Bikini wax article and included stencils to help shape your shrub. Ummmm. Oh boy. UNCLASSY? Okay. Its very important that we're all trimmed and smooth. But leave the waxing to Olga, okay? Especially the extra manicuring and shaping. Yeah, I'll have the arrow design... NOT.

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-So a few "Classy vs. Unclassy" posts back I left it up to you guys to decide whether Crocs Flats were Classy or Unclassy (See the post HERE). My verdict is that Croc Flats are in fact, CLASSY. Okay so I've only seen them worn in public at parks, and at Whole Foods, but they are quite cute!!!-Nipple Clogs. Need I say more? UNCLASSY. (the picture below has been censored because this is a classy blog... none of that here!)
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What do YOU think?

The Tight Pants Ban in Indonesia banning Muslim women from wearing form revealing clothes which includes tight jeans, pants, skirts, and dresses. Those found violating this dresscode are cited by the Islamic police, given a long skirt, and have their pants confiscated and have "moral implications"... I'm thinking America could use some sort of ban like this for certain people.

Is Indonesia's Aceh's province trying to be CLASSY? or just overbearingly censored and UNCLASSY.

stay classy,
madeleine

GRADUATION!

2010-06-03T11:50:00.000-07:00

So, I'm officially a high school graduate as of last night!!! Yay! Thought I'd share some pics! and my senior quote...

"A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous" -Coco Chanel

The Class of 2010... quite the classy girls.

stay classy,
madeleine

NineByDesign

2010-06-01T14:18:00.000-07:00

9 By Design is having their season finale this Tuesday(TONIGHT) 6/1 @ 10/9c on BRAVO!

Check out my last post on 9 by Design, featuring SIXXDESIGN, below. Already a fan of the Novogratz's or thinking about tuning in? Check out these sneak previews!!

I'm hating that all of my TV shows are having their season finales. What am I supposed to watch now?! Maybe I'll have to check out Selling New York on HGTV (thanks for the suggestion Ashley!). Anyways, be sure to check out Nine By Design tonight! I assure you, you will love the show!

stay classy,
madeleine

P.S. Graduation countdown? one day. yuuup!!! :D

unrequited love

2010-05-28T10:18:00.000-07:00

SixxDesign

I am officially a HUGE fan of Bravo's 9 By Design TV show, featuring the self-taught designers, Cortney and Robert Novogratz and their family. This team essentially flips high end New York spaces and sells them. I'm absolutely infatuated with their style, art, creativity, and their eclecticness!!! I LOVE IT! These pictures of their designs are just as exciting as their family is.

I love their style. I love their taste. It's crazyfunkycool. They make living in NYC with seven kids while constantly buying and selling and designing spaces, look so easy and so chic! I'm obsessed. Already ordered their book on Amazon. That's whats up.

stay classy,
madeleine

The Cupcake Diaries

2010-05-25T19:36:00.000-07:00

Crumbs Bakeshop
1675 Broadway (53rd)
New York City, NY
www.crumbs.com

I've tried many cupcake shops in New York City, and I must say that Crumbs, although it may be a chain, is by far the best little shop. I visited after seeing Jersey Boys on Broadway, and was impressed. I was greeted by smiling and excited workers who were energetic and helpful. I asked if I could take a few pictures for my blog, and one of the amazing workers there, his name was Aaron, said jokingly only if he could be in it. So, meet Aaron!
Outloud, I thought to myself which cupcake I should order, when helpful Mr. Aaron exclaimed that their Red Velvet was their bestseller. And Red Velvet it was. Aaron hands me a HUGE, muffin sized cupcake, so he can pose for the picture, but ends up putting it in this amazing packaging, which I thought was a great added bonus. The plastic packaging was like a mini to go container, but had a holder for the actual cupcake part, so the frosting part and the cake part were all compartamentalized and contained... which was perfect, since I was headed to the theater for a matinee anyways! When I got to finally enjoy my mega cupcake, it was absolutely heavenly... I think I had a cupcake orgasm. The cake was deliciously moist, and the frosting was to die for. I'm telling you! They're all over New York!! Cali girls? There's four Crumbs locations opening up in Beverley Hills and all over SoCal, and one already open in Malibu.

stay classy,
madeleine

classy vs. unclassy

2010-05-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

-A Madonna/Lady Gaga/Michael Jackson-esque crotch grab, not entirely, but needless to say, in essence, CLASSY.
-Miley Cyrus crotch grabbing in concert in front of her 10-14 year old fans. Ehhh, I'd have to say UNCLASSY. Miss Cyrus isn't even an adult!!

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-Belting "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus during a summertime drive with the chicas. CLASSY. You know its a guilty pleasure ;]
-Singing "Party in the USA" at the Teen Choice Awards, while dancing on a stripper pole. UNCLASSY. Again, how old are you Miley? No, seriously. How old? Okay, this isn't Hate on Miley Cyrus week, these just seem fitting. I think deep down inside Mileys a real classy lady, she just thinks shes a bit older than she actually is. What happened to innocent little Hannah Montana?

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-Kentucky Derby hats in all their drama, feathers galore!! CLASSY!
-Trying to actually watch the Kentucky Derby race while sitting behind hats like the ones above? Im sure it's annoying, possibly UNCLASSY. But hey, its the spirit of the event! And plus, these hats are so fun to look at!!!

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- Arizona's confict with the Immigration Law and all of it's chaos. Ridiculous! UNCLASSY. Ew, swastikas smeared on windows with refried beans. No thanks.

-Arizona's big time partying in the Valley for SEX AND THE CITY deuxx!! SOOO RIDICULOUSLY CLASSY! Check out the ultimate SATC2 bashes going on in the Valley, including a party at the W Scottsdale (pictured above)! Who knew a place so far could make you feel as glamorous and glitzy as the NYC?!?! Ohhh how I wish I was a Arizona Valley girl (kinda).
P.S. for all of you SATC2 fanatics throwing your own parties, check this out...

What better way to celebrate the movie, and your girlfriends, of course, with a Limited Edition SKYY VODKA Sex and the City 2 Bottle?!

What do YOU think?!

Okay, so everybody's talking about this dance routine. Classy or Unclassy?
They're so itty-bitty and adorably cute! But I guess some people take their dancing the wrong way. But then again, what are these girls' parents thinking?! My momma wouldn't let me dress/dance like that. What's the verdict?

stay classy,
madeleine

when you wish...

2010-05-07T22:41:00.000-07:00

"All I ask is that you treat me no different than you would the Queen!"

This is my new art piece I did for my mother for Mommy's Day! Paint on canvas, with glitter, magazine collage on the sides, and tissue paper. I'm pretty happy with it, despite it not being completely finished.

In other news, my college decision has changed! Unfortunately no more New York City. But I got into my #1 choice, Villanova University! I am officially a Villanova Wildcat! I'm quite excited to start up in August.

Also, I am officially a Fashion Expert on WISHPOT.COM so check out my Wishlist (on the website or in my sidebar), and make your own!!

hey now, wishes do come true!

stay classy,
madeleine

shoe porn

2010-05-05T21:00:00.000-07:00

Christian Louboutin

[thanks to jessica v. for sending me these beauties!] $835. Let me just say. Christian Louboutins give me shoe gasms in the first place. But black, patent leather mary janes by Christian Louboutins?! Are you trying to kill me?! If I could marry a shoe, this would be my future spouse. God they're gorgeous, and they come in nude color too! My god, I might start seizing right now....

Christian Louboutin

Chanel

new meaning to the phrase "Dressed to Kill"? I think so.
$2200

Raphael Young for Frank Tell

Quite possibly Star Trek inspired. May the force be with you.

stay classy,
madeleine

PROMalamaa

2010-05-03T16:10:00.000-07:00

My senior prom was this past weekend! It was quite fantastic. I loved my makeup by MAC, and my hairdresser did a really cute french twist with my hair with my little peacock headband! We took pictures at my friend Dani's beautiful house... the weather was perfect, the sun was shining, everyone was looking fabulous, and the background was gorgeous! Don't you think? The actual Prom was at the Crown Plaza, so after dinner, and after the dance we had an amazing time partying the night away at a friend's house. Quite a classy night ;]
Here's a few pictures!

Let me tell you about my best friend...

I love the faces on this picture!!

These fabulous chicas.

all of the ladies!

This girl! Love her. We're going to do it BIG in NYC next year! P.S. We're dress twinsies!

Shoes!!!

Like I said, it was a very classy night ;]
And despite being sick (and still being sick for that matter), I had an amazing time! I concluded my fantastic weekend with an annual Mother Daughter Brunch that my school hosts. Love quality time with my mommy!

And how was your weekend??

stay classy,
madeleine

classy vs. unclassy

2010-04-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

Retro art featuring women. CLASSY.
Retro approach to women... like Republican Tom Ganley, challenger for a seat in Congress, who mass mailed a flier that said "Let's take Betty Sutton out of the House and send her back to the kitchen". definitely UNCLASSY. Who do you think you are Mr. Ganley? No, no, you're not Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy. So much for getting into politics Tom.

Congresswoman Betty Sutton (R)... not to be confused with Betty Crocker.

A cute little black skirt that fits in all the right places. CLASSY.
THIS black skirt that looks like an awkward attempt at a chastity belt. UNCLASSY. not only does this look weird, but it probably is completely uncomfortable to wear!

Low riding boyfriend jeans!! Adorable, and oh so CLASSY.
Contraptions that aim to cover your coin slot when wearing jeans that expose your crack. UNCLASSY. Okay, so they're decorated with rhinestones AND they're only $14.99, but really?! As if you wanted more attention to your out in the open buttcrack. Kimberlily's Backtacular Shields? Ummmm, not okay. Spend your $14.99 on a BELT.

Tie-dyed/ombre style summer dresses!! CLASSY.
Tie-dyed dresses that just look cheap! UNCLASSY!

UNCLASSY winner goes to J-Woww
Girl, I know MTV has to be paying you well enough to buy a new pair of jeans! And you're definitely being paid well enough to buy yourself a shirt... hell, I've seen you wear EdHardy. Don't go around acting like you cant afford a shirt!

What do you think?
Classy or Unclassy?

Baggy Winecoat $58

Perfect for picnics and ... well, getting discreetly saucy in public places?

stay classy,
madeleine

unrequited love

2010-04-24T22:12:00.000-07:00

I have never had a favorite photographer, but after learning about her in my Art History class, I've decided that Diane Arbus is my favorite. Officially. According to Wikipedia (the best source ever! except if youre doing research papers, that is), Diane Arbus is...

"an American photographer and writer noted for black and white square photographs of deviant and marginal people or else of people whose normality seems ugly or surreal... the photographer of freaks."

Read that and tell me how her description on Wikipedia is not the ultimate embodiment of an amazing artist! I dare you! Her work is so fabulous I wish I could have a room dedicated to Diane Arbus prints! Her work is so eerie and creepy, but I love it.

My personal favorite...

What a classy lady. Cheers to you Miss Arbus. You are fabulous.

Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend!

stay classy,
madeleine

new art

2010-04-20T19:56:00.000-07:00

"Bang bang, we're beautiful and dirty rich" -LadyGaga

My new piece of art that I finished a couple weeks (/months maybe?) ago and never got around to posting! Elements of Rolling Stones, Marilyn Monroe, and of course Lady Gaga. Currently, I'm still working on my John Lennon/Jimi Hendrix trip painting at home, and a little 50's pinup type print during class. I've been painting all semester, and I think I've discovered that painting isn't really my medium... so once I finish these projects, its back to the collaging and spray painting for me!

Anyways, I've been crazy busy, and it's been quite exciting! On Sunday I was in a fashion show, where I got to wear the cutest outfits... actually all dresses! These are my favorites....

Banana Republic - I loved how silky smooth this dress was!!!!

BCBG -this was by far my favorite!

Loved them.

Things are going fabulously. And you?

And with that, I bid adieu, but leave a little playlist for those interested.
(all except "Airplanes" is from Blalock's Indie Rock Playlist)
1. Training - What Laura Says
2. Airplanes - B.o.B.
3. Animal - Neon Trees
4. Atacama Disco - The Salvadors
5. So Caught Up In You - 38 Special

stay classy,
madeleine

shoe porn

2010-04-18T21:46:00.000-07:00

Christian Louboutin

36 pairs for design $6,300 a pair no big deal.

Alexander McQueen

Christian Dior

Beatrix Ong

$611

yummmm....
in my dreams!

stay classy,
madeleine

classy vs. unclassy

2010-04-08T20:15:00.000-07:00

- The 5th avenue Easter Hat Parade in New York City where women can show off their crazy/kooky/beautiful/weird hats. CLASSY. It was quite the show!
- Protesting the Pope outside of St. Patrick's Cathedral on 5th avenue, NYC on Easter Sunday. UNCLASSY. Don't get me wrong here. I do not agree with how the Pope & Catholic Church is handling these issues, but come on protesters, respect the Holy Day of Easter! Protest any other day, anywhere... but not in front of a church on Easter!

This picture may not give these amazing hats justice, but these people don't mess around when it comes to their hats!

- Retro Barbie. CLASSY.
- Being addicted to plastic surgery, like Heidi Montag is, in hopes of looking like Barbie. UNCLASSY. Miss Montag, you were gorgeous before, whyyy?! Her latest made up plastic surgery? Back Scooping. Really?

Oh Heidi...

- Flying Virgin America Airlines where the lighting is purple, you can order food, movies, games, music, etc from your seat on your personal screen. A couch potato's dream. CLASSY.
- Spirit Airlines charging $45 for carry on bags. UNCLASSY. Really? Are they trying to go out of business? Tough times, I know, but over head bags, $45?!

Walking onto a Virgin America flight you think, "Am I in a night club?". You might as well be!

- Matching outfits with your mother. CLASSY.
- Matching tattoos with your mother located on your lower back. UNCLASSY. I just don't want to hear about them or see them.

The Kardashians certainly know how to do it in style!

- Sexy sleuths like Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in Sherlock Holmes. CLASSY.
- Sleuthing around behind your friend's/significant other's backs. UNCLASSY.

There is absolutely no way you can't love these two.

- Fashionable leaders of countries (including their wives). CLASSY.
- (fashionable?) dictators of countries like Kim Jong-Il. UNCLASSY. but apparently someone out there finds his fashion entertaining enough to make a inspiration board. "He's all about minimalism".

Michelle Obama, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Di... all politics aside, you gotta admit, these ladies are classy.

1. Kim’s glasses brand remains a mystery (see, he is a hipster!), but we found these Urban aviators that will do the trick. [$10, Urban Outfitters] 2. Channel Kimmy’s starch crisp military jacket with a classy Burberry windbreaker. [$440, FarFetch.com]

What do you think?

Ballet Flat style Crocs. Classy? Unclassy?

I must admit, they sure look comfy!!

stay classy,
madeleine

concrete jungle

2010-04-08T13:45:00.000-07:00

"In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing you can't do." -Empire State of Mind - JayZ & Alicia Keyes

day 1: The weather was absolutely fabulous! Hotel right in the middle of Times Square... a bit hectic, but I love being in the middle of it all! Dinner at this itty bitty trendy little Italian restaurant called Etcetera. Super yummy!

day 2: Walked around downtown/Wall Street. Took the ferry ride to Liberty Island and Ellis Island... more beautiful weather, more lovely people. Maybe I'm used to being courteous, but a lot of people were oh so rude! We encountered this 50 people group from Wisconsin that thought they were entitled to everything, just because they were a big group (which included cutting us in a line we'd been waiting in for awhile). Let's just say things got a bit confrontational. After enjoying the beautiful weather and ferry rides, we walked down to So-Ho, peeked in some cute shops, and had cupcakes at Buttercup Bakery (see "Cupcake Diaries")
day 3: Subway ride to Columbia University, and enjoyed yet another sunny, beautiful day! Had an AMAZING lunch at 5 Napkin Burger in the Upper West Side. Mmmm. Walked through Central Park where others were enjoying the sun just as much as I was! Explored the Met for hours. I wish I could just stay there forever! Like Claudia in the book, "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" - one of my favorites.

day 4: Easter Sunday mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral... it was quite beautiful! Saw Jersey Boys on Broadway! Let's just say I'm obsessed. Probably one of my favorite Broadway musicals, and I've seen quite a few. Cupcakes at Crumbs Bakery. Dinner at a yummy restaurant in the Time Warner center that overlooked Midtown. What a nice Easter Sunday!

day 5: Visited the school I will be attending next year, Fordham University! Train to Washington D.C... I concluded my New York trip with 2 days spent in D.C. where the heat was almost unbearable! 88 degrees!!!

All in all it was a lovely and fun trip!! Quite a beautiful way to spend my spring vacation. And visiting Fordham made me 45708372525 times more excited to go there in the fall!

stay classy,
madeleine

The Cupcake Diaries

2010-04-05T12:52:00.000-07:00

Buttercup Bake Shop

New York City
141 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 787-3800
buttercupbakeshop.com

I visited Buttercup at their West Side location. Walking in, it felt a bit like a deli, I'm not sure why. We ordered a Lemon cupcake, and a Red Velvet. Both were so delicious! The Lemon had very tart frosting, and was filled too, with a sweet, moist cake. The Red Velvet was yummy as well, the cake was super rich and moist, and the frosting was sweet, but not overwhelmingly sweet. Buttercup cupcakes do not have the best presentation, they nix the sprinkles, and cutesy presentation and all... but don't let that fool you! Their cupcakes are absolutely delicious, tastier than some of the cutest cupcakes I've tasted before. I would definitely recommend Buttercup Bakeshop! I wouldn't buy here if you're looking to sit down and enjoy your cupcake in the shop... but buy one, take it to Central Park, and enjoy! And again, even though these may not be the CUTEST cupcakes out there, they surely are of the best tasting. They also have a location in the East Side on 2nd Avenue. If I'm in the area, I would definitely make a stop again at Buttercup!

-Price Per Cupcake: $2.25
-Store Decor: C+ (it's clean! but not cute)
-Yelp gives it 4 stars.
-I give it 4.5 stars.

stay classy,
madeleine

The Cupcake Diaries

2010-04-05T12:25:00.000-07:00

Magnolia Bakery

New York City
1240 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
(212) 767-1123
www.magnoliacupcakes.com

Visited this cute corner bakery while walking around Rockefeller Center. I opened the door to an overpoweringly strong scent of sugar... which I usually find pleasant, except that there were so many people in the little tiny bakery that I just couldn't stand the smell/lack of space/body heat. Personally, I did not like the cupcakes all too much. The decor of the bakery is very cute though! Very clean, cute, and light. For being located in a heavy tourist spot, I'd say the bakery takes full advantage of the Rockefeller crowds. When I went outside to catch my breath, and get some air, I stood in front of the store window and watched a very declicious Red Velvet cake being made. Another day I walked by to see some of the bakers frosting cupcakes with beautiful pastel vanilla frostings! But like I said, the cupcakes aren't exactly to die for, the frosting is very sweet, for my taste, but the cake is very moist! If you're not into the touristy crowd, or the overwhelming numbers, Magnolia has 2 other locations, one in the Upper West Side, and in West Village. Although Magnolia has been featured in Sex In The City, I hate to say their cupcakes were not fantastic, but then again, I haven't tried their other baked goods! I would probably skip Magnolia Bakery if I was in the area again... but that's just me!

-Price Per Cupcake: $2.75
-Store Decor: B-
-Yelp gives it 3 stars.
-I give it 3 stars.

stay classy,
madeleine

Cupcakes, Tea, and All Things Classy.

2010-04-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

Well, cupcakes are simply my favorite thing in the world. Add delicious tasting cupcakes with a fine cup of tea, and you get a great big chunk of heaven. If all things ceased to exist and tea and cupcakes remained, I would be completely and utterly happy with the world and life as it was. I think cupcakes and tea are the keys to happiness, simply put. This being said, I have decided that every new place I go, I will attempt to find a cute, tasty little cupcake shoppe and or a tea salon, and blog about it. But of course, I have encountered many cupcake shoppes / bakeries / tea salons already. So I will also be including those ones as well. Besides, what's classier than cupcakes and tea?! You can just call me the Cupcake & Tea Connoisseur!

Right now I am traveling, but once I return home and get time, I will be blogging about my new and old, cupcake and tea finds. And let me tell you, New York has TONS of amazing cupcakes out here! :D I'm running quite behind on blogposts, I know. I have a Classy vs. Unclassy post in the works too! Anyhow, I hope you all have a marvelously fabulous Easter weekend!

stay classy,
madeleine

say it ain't so joe.

2010-04-02T15:07:00.000-07:00

So it's official, Joe Biden may not be the best politician out there, but he is and always will be, my favorite character in politics. In light of his latest foot-in-mouth moment at Obama's healthcare bill signing, the DNC has turned Biden's blunder, into a marketing strategy. If you may, or may not recall, Biden whispered in Obama's ear that his signing was a "Big Fucking Deal", and of course, since it was Biden, the press picked up the soundbite. So instead of making an apology, and turning against Old Joe, the DNC has been printing this fabulous shirts. Whether you're democratic or republican, you have to admit these shirts are hilarious! I might even have to pick one up for $25!Is it weird that I wish Joe Biden was in my family so he could be that crazy Uncle that runs his mouth during Thanksgiving dinner??

Anyways, I am currently in my hotel in Times Square, NYC using the Free Wifi downstairs. The weather here is AMAZING! It's warmer/sunnier/prettier than it is back at home in San Francisco! Since when does that happen?! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend and great Easter plans! I know we are going to try to get to Mass on Sunday at St. Patrick's Cathedral. I will post more on the trip later!

stay classy,
madeleine

for all you NCAA basketball fans

2010-03-30T15:43:00.000-07:00

I know there's some of you out there watching. You secretly like Dick Vitale's raspy voice, I know it. I do.... Wait, what??

Anyways, in light of March Madness and the Final Four, and college decisions (yay!), I wanted to post this cute little college mascot awards list from Steve Popp's blog. The Mascots are truly the source of Madness!

Most Impressive Array of Mascots by a State University System: The University of California. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, the UC Irvine Anteaters and the UC San Francisco Dons, all wonderfully complement the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs.

Way to represent California, you Banana Slug, you.

Mascot Most Likely to Scare Small Children: The Purdue Boilmaker.

Oh, you're definitely scary alright.

Most Outdated Mascot: The Manhattan Jaspers. The Jaspers were named after Brother Jasper, a Christian clergyman from the 1880s who brought sports to the college.

Most Creative Name for Having a Chicken as a Mascot: Trinity College (Connecticut) Bantams.

Most Oxymoronic Mascot: The University of Pennsylvania Fighting Quakers. My personal favorite!

Most Likely to Confound a Meteorologist Mascot: The Tulsa Golden Hurricane. According to the University of Tulsa, when in 1922 the team looked for a new name, the more apropos “Tornadoes” was already taken.

Best Alternative Mascot to Official School Mascot: The Long Beach State “Dirtbags.” All Long Beach State teams officially are the 49ers, but the baseball team goes by the “Dirtbags.” The Wichita State Shockers, who have a doozy of a mascot themselves, lost to Long Beach State this month producing one of the best sports headlines of the year, “ Shocks fall to Dirtbags 7-4.”

My personal favorite mascots?

The Stanford Tree: This guy is amazing. Every Stanford basketball game I go to, the tree seems to always be different. Little secret? I dream of being the person who gets to dance and twirl around in this tree. The Stanford tree is. bad. ass. end of story. It's just an added bonus he gets to dance around to the music the crazy infamous Stanford Band plays.

University of California's Oskie the Bear: Just look at this guy! He reminds me of my grandpa. It's just slightly ironic my dad went there. Check out his old school Varsity Cardigan, I want! He's got those classy white gloves on, and crew socks going on. Everytime I go to a Cal game, he's roaming the court like it's nobody's business. Oskie the Bear is a true class act.

What's your favorite/craziest/weirdest college mascot?

stay classy,
madeleine

these are a few of my favorite things... lately

2010-03-28T21:55:00.000-07:00

What a busy weekend. I'm so glad it's over. Friday night, yes, friday night, I spent the night at my school. It was a bit of a drag. The reason I was there was for an overnight food fast that I had to attend in order to require. Personally, I think requiring people to attend events takes away from the purpose of the event. But all in all, I am very glad I went! I learned so much about world hunger, and spent the evening/morning with my amazing classmates and one of my favorite teachers! I can't even say I was very hungry through out the whole thing. The only part I was a bit bitter about was having to be in the school building the whole time. Cry baby soup, right? It really was a great event and a fun opportunity! Saturday I spent at home, relaxing, with some family time, since my dad had been away last week. We went to dinner at one of my favorite asian restaurants (I feel like I say that every time I talk about a restaurant!!) called Shiok! , exclamation mark included. Yummm. It's super small, and by small I mean 10-12 tables, and they serve delicious Singaporean foods! Definitely my favorite ethnic foods. I could go on and on about the amazing dishes we had... a person next to us was eating some type of Emu meat. Is that common? I wonder if it tasted like chicken. Why do I tend to think Emus are endangered? Hmmm... How was YOUR weekend!?

Did I mention I think I've finally made a decision as to where I will be attending school next fall? I'm almost positive I'll be in New York at Fordham University! :D
Anyways, I've decided to do a little tribute to a few of my favorite things, as of right now... at least.

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous" -Coco Chanel

Favorite quote? I think yes. It will also be my senior quote. :D

Favorite TV show (all time, not lately): 30 Rock. How can you not love Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey's humor? It's impossible. But LATELY, my favorite shows been Undercover Boss. It seems like a dumb, scripted show, but it's actually a great concept they have going on. You'll especially enjoy it if you're completely anti-big corporation, etc. It's cute, and interesting! And brings some sort of optimism to my view of big corporation/companies.
Favorite songs lately:
- Pinball Wizard : The Who
- Rodeo Clowns : G. Love & Special Sauce w/ Jack Johnson
- Change of Heart : El Perro Del Mar
- Something Good Can Work : Two Door Cinema Club
- Swing : Zero 7

Favorite movie lately: The Blind Side! This weekend I finally got a chance to watch this amazing movie! Oh boy do I love Sandra Bullock (I'm not even going to talk about Jesse James and Miss Hussy McGee... ew gross). If you haven't seen this movie yet, its definitely a must see! One of those heart warming movies you can't help to shed a tear to.
Favorite Target designer collaboration: Liberty of London!!!! Ah! Well, lets say my mom is a huge fan, so after she came home with dozens of adorable Liberty of London print shirts and shorts and boxers, I fell in love. She bought herself a couple of shirts also, and some kitchenware. If you're a fan of Liberty of London, it's absolutely imperative you head to your nearest Target... now. Right now!! Don't you just love these Target collabs?! What's your favorite Target designer?? What designer do you wish Target would hookup with?

stay classy,
madeleine

how to prevent dress stealing/childish antics.

2010-03-24T19:29:00.000-07:00

First of all, I apologize in advanced for the couple of posts to come in the future about prom. This year for prom, one of my classmates came up with an ingenious idea to start a facebook group to ensure that no one at our all girls school, would wear the same dress. I happen to think it's an amazing idea! As soon as a girl has bought the dress / is strongly considering buying it then they post a picture on the groups wall to officially "claim" the dress. I love the idea, because in all honesty, who wants to spend such a special night, comparing yourself to a girl who has the exact same dress as you. Trust me, if that happened to me, I would spend the night making absolute sure I was at opposite ends of the room from the other girl. Oh boy. While I think this is a fabulous idea, lately it's been having many adverse consequences. Lots of drama, but then again, what else is new at an all girls school, right? Save the drama for your mama ladies! But however, I also love seeing everyone's dresses too, beforehand!! It seems the trend this year is long, bright prints. When I went shopping at this Ambiance store on Haight, notorious for their evening dress selection, they told me the contrary, the trend this year was short, dresses. Hmmm, since when have short prom dresses been the trend? What do you think??

Besides the fact, it's starting to hit me that April is going to be a crazy fun month. Spring break/my New York trip is next week, I have to be in a fashion show, mid April, where I'll be in two segments, the prom segment (I will definitely be getting my money's worth from my prom dress, and I'm hoping I can milk free tailoring?? I think yes.), and a party clothes segment. It should be quite exciting.

Hmmm, and to conclude my completely random post about essentially nothing important, I would like to add a final thought on the recent healthcare reform. Let's be honest here, of course this is going to be a HUGE burden to many Americans, in the form of taxes, but I personally think that extending healthcare to millions, is the responsible, and the right thing to do. I must add that I am completely entertained by the GOP's childish antics in the House lately. It's fantastic right? Even if you are a Republican, you have to find some humor in the immaturity of your party. Why can't we all just get along? Thoughts? Perspectives? Ideas? Opinions? Please do share if you feel so inclined to!

Stay classy Mr. Bill. Someone needs to teach the two Houses how to have some class.

stay classy,
madeleine

sunshine award!

2010-03-23T19:01:00.000-07:00

Okay. It's only Tuesday, and things are already hectic! I bought yet, another prom dress, however this one... my friends... is the winner.
I absolutely love it! I found myself utterly overjoyed as soon as I put this on... the fit is perfect, my unsightly parts that don't need to be seen by the world are slimmed down, and I love the feel and fabric of the dress! I'm in love... Just ignore that gaudy headband in the picture. So thus far, prom dress can be checked off, after party can be checked off... but date? not so much... it's a work in progress. While on the subject of prom, today I went to a taste testing at the Crowne Plaza to choose and pick the foods we wanted. Best part? The delicious desserts. Definitely. Yummm.
Aside from figuring out the details of prom, I have been soaking up this beautiful California weather!! It's just too fabulous and the sun is AMAZING!!

Speaking of sunshine, today I was awarded with my first blogger award!! I'm quite excited, and quite honored, thanks to the classy and fabulous, Miss Erin of My Wildflower Wardrobe. Quite simply, she is the cutest thing ever. And has the cutest outfits! :D Thanks Erin!

Just as Erin passed the award on to me and other bloggers, I would like to pass it along to these 12 classy bloggers....

1 Miss Erika of Cafe Fashionista
2 Miss Heriad of Poorly Fashioned
3 Miss Julia of The Thank You Project
4 Miss Mayra of Life is Bananas
5 Miss Jaime of La vie J'aime
6 Miss Caitlin! of Candyfloss & Persie
7 Miss Sandhya of Livin' Wide
8 Miss Alanna of (always)alanna
9 Miss Mimi of Class and Fab
10 Miss Angel of Angel's Little Secret
11 Miss Dhu of the crazy fire...
12 Miss Nicola of Inside the Cabinet of Wonder

Put the award on your blog.
Pass the award to 12 bloggers.Link the chosen ones within your post.
Inform the chosen ones by commenting on their blog.
Share the love and the link to the person who gave it to you!

These are just a few classy bloggers! Cheers to all! You all are fabulous and wonderful individuals! ;D

stay classy,
madeleine

its madness!

2010-03-20T22:14:00.000-07:00

I am so glad I did not personally enter my March Madness bracket into a pool competition. Although I did believe St. Mary's would upset Villanova... yay! Gotta root for the local underdog. Tomorrow I'll be rooting for Cal in their game against Duke, yeah, I'm not sure how good that'll turn out. Anyways, today was quite a crappy day, heard some not good news, had a 2 hour session with my trainer, but after dinner I had a Kara's Velvet Chocolate Cupcake, so my day got like 100% better! The amazing things cupcakes can do (there goes the burnt calories I thought I lost at the gym this morning). Today I also bought two potential prom dresses. They were from Bloomingdales, and I figure I can return them if I ever find something else, so I stress the word, potential.

potential dress option 1, minus the accessories, the dress consists of the beaded neckline.

potential dress option 2, except I bought in in royal blue.

Both dresses, with the empire waistline, risk making me look big, but then again hide parts that don't need emphasizing. I tried the second dress on, and it fit beautifully, so it's definitely a contender. I have yet to try on the black one, as I'm getting it shipped in. Hmmm, this shall be interesting. Any thoughts on these two dresses? Let me hear it! Tomorrow, I think, I am going to shop at Ambiance, on Haight I haven't shopped there before, but a friend suggested I check it out, as they're notorious for their selection of dresses. But as a boutique in the Haight-Ashbury district, this can either be a super cheap dress place, or extremely, over the top, high end boutique. We will see! Either way, it looks super cute!

Last night I had the privilege (?) to explore the perverted, hilarious, creepy, crazy world of Chatroulette. There is no way I would do such a thing alone, so I embarked on this adventure with a couple of friends... and what an adventure it was!After seeing crazy funny screen shots like these, we decided we would wear masks/costumes. So I pulled out my Mexican wrestling mask with attached cape and transformed into a Luchador, while my friends consisted of a Shamrock mask, and a crazy Persian kid with hat. So imagine the reactions of people when they encountered us. I've decided most people on Chatroulette either 1) are aimlessly masturbating, 2) drunk and bored with nothing else to do, 3) are part of the like 1% that actually are looking for meaningful conversation with random strangers. Weird huh? Luckily we didn't encounter TOO many aimless wankers, but did come across old men, 12 year olds (okay, those two listed consecutively like that is a key point as to why chatroulette can be a scary place), stuffed animals, dance parties, parties, a brother and sister, and lots and lots and lots of creeps who only had boobs on their minds. Freaks. The "normal" people we did come across loved our costumes... can I tell you how rewarding it was to put smiles on strangers faces? Very rewarding. It's a funny place, this Chatroulette... and until we meet again, I will be looking for a catsuit (like the one pictured above), or any other cool masks.

stay classy,
madeleine

classy vs. unclassy

2010-03-16T16:49:00.000-07:00

-givesmehope.com - like FML but for optimists! Read these amazing, inspirational stories of optimism! CLASSY.
-textsfromlastnight.com - alright, so I admit it. Every so often I catch myself scrolling through these posted drunk texts... just for kicks. They're HILARIOUS. However, they promote unclassy behavior. As I said before, its classy to get a bit saucy, but not so much when you let the whole world know about your drunken adventures and the people you hook up with. Sure, drunk texts can sometimes be an indicator of a good night, but lets not post them for the world to see. Don't give my area code a bad name! UNCLASSY.

-Filling out your March Madness NCAA tournament brackets to get in touch with the guys, and watching a couple games. CLASSY.
College Basketball= The ultimate harvesting ground of hot young college guys. So root for your favorite cutie! ;D Besides, they call their playoffs by the names of “Cinderella, The Big Dance, Sweet 16". College ball is quite classy if you ask me... maybe even pick up a few $$$ in tournament brackets?″
-Smelling like Man-Ness... Do I even need to say? UNCLASSY. [see below if this applies to you HEAVEN FORBID!]

-Dabbing on a bit of Eau Flirt ($19) on, which is proven to be some sort of "love potion", and according to Cosmo, one of the "life changing beauty products". Who knew some hints of lavender and pumpkin pie could seem so arousing to men? CLASSY.
-Spritzing yourself endlessly in strong, overpowering perfume, as to make the person next to you on the train, or across the building from you gag/tear up. UNCLASSY. Hey now, too much perfume not only smells terrible sometimes, but can also probably cause you to catch flame. Let's steer away from being Highly Flammable... and I mean that temperature-wise.

-Broadcasting your location via twitter/foursquare/ soon to be facebook, so that your friends can locate you in that trendy restaurant you've been raving about. CLASSY.
-Posting your location via [insert social networking site] so that tweoples, or undesireables can see where you are, almost as to post a sign that says to creeps, "hey, come get me, I'm right here ;)" UNCLASSY. I want to know what's going on in your life, not how I can stalk you 24/7! And also UNCLASSY for those creeps who stalk people via their twitter location. "Oh hey I didn't know you were going to be here?" ... Ummm, yeah you did... creep.

-Muscular guys. Guys who have a sense of style. Guys who wear diamond earrings. Guys that know designers. CLASSY.
-As I encountered many spring breakers in Arizona, I realized Guidos exist outside of the tri-state area. Wearing Affliction & Ed Hardy as if he's the only designer in the world and you would cry yourself to sleep if your rhinestone encrusted shirt tore off of your extremely, almost overpoweringly large body. UNCLASSY. Don't get me wrong... there are many attractive, noteworthy tanned males out there that wear brands like Affliction & Ed Hardy. But not all the time! I once dated a guy who owned everything EdHardy, down to a pair of Ed Hardy flip flops... too much! Hence the past tense. He was more high maintenance than me!
I'm not a fan when your shirt costs more than my shoes.

stay classy,
madeleine

spring has almost sprung!

2010-03-15T22:43:00.000-07:00

These past two weeks have been nothing short of exciting! Where to begin?!
As I already ranted about, two weeks ago my school was shut down because of some dumb sewer system problem... long story short, I went on a four day shopping spree that's wiped me out for a couple of months. Also in the beginning of the month I accepted an award/scholarship for my hours of community service- Special Olympics, Princess Project, etc. and the dinner/ceremony banquet I was dreading actually turned out to be pretty swell! I had no idea it was such a big deal, but the banquet dinner was held in a Sofitel Hotel, I was allowed to bring my family and one guest from my school, and I was seated at problably the best table in the house! I networked, met new people, smiled, etc. etc. and even met Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Oh the perks.

Anyhow. This past week i only had classes for Monday-Tuesday. So Wednesday-Thursday I went on a fantastic little surf trip down in Santa Cruz! Weatherwise, we definitely got lucky. It had been raining the whole week, but for Wednesday-Thursday it stopped for some beautiful, sunny, 70 degree weather! The waves were prime for surfing too! It really couldn't have been any better. Unfortunately though, since the beautiful weather caught me off guard I got a little bit of a sun burn... which only got worse this weekend.

So I guess my thumbs up wasn't such a good idea? Hence, the leaning tower.

As you may or may not know, I'm an obnoxiously huge San Francisco Giants fan. So this weekend was my 3rd Spring Training out in Arizona! Again, weatherwise, I got SUPER lucky, as it was raining in Arizona, but was beautifully sunny this weekend! Either way, rain or shine, I would've been a happy camper... I was at Giants Spring Training! We stayed at a lovely Kimpton Hotel (my favorites) called the FireSky, in Scottsdale. One night we went to this fabulous restaurant called the Old Tortilla Factory, even though we were told it'd be an hour an a half wait, we ended up waiting only 45 mins, but it was definitely worth it! I watched 2 games, met many players, got tons of autographs, and even saw 4 Hall of Famers- Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Gaylord Perry, and Will Clark. Let me just say, I'm in love with a couple of rookies. Cuuuuties!

Last night I returned home, sunburnt... again, tired, but absolutely ecstatic for the 2010 SF Giants baseball season. We pick our season ticket games tomorrowww! Alright, that's enough ranting. Happy Monday! Am I being facetious? I can't even tell at this point.

What fantastic things did you do this weekend?

stay classy,
madeleine

where the wild things are

2010-03-14T21:29:00.000-07:00

"Let the wild rumpus start!"

A couple days ago I finally got to watch this movie, Where the Wild Things Are. The movie was full of fantastic indie music, including Karen O & The Kids, and was simply adorable! loved it! Although, it took me forever to figure out the mom was from the 40 Year Old Virgin, and that Mark Ruffalo had a little cameo part. Whatev. It's quite possibly my new favorite movie. Anyways, I just came home tonight from a fantastic weekend, and am coming down from a fantastic week overall! I'm much too tired to blog about it now, so more to come later! See you then!

stay classy,
madeleine

high tea...alice in wonderland style.

2010-03-07T17:15:00.001-08:00

"Twinkle, twinkle little bat How I wonder what you're at! Up above the world you fly, Like a tea-tray in the sky."
-Lewis Carroll

Let's be honest here. Nothing in the world is better than a fancy cup of tea. Well, possibly an adorable, tasty cupcake to accompany each sip... but that's besides the fact. Now. Take a fabulous cup of tea, and then add it to some Alice in Wonderland-esque fabulousness, and you get this...

Royal/T, Los Angeles: So this place is not only a tea cafe, but also an art studio, and apparently fashion runway! This month Royal/T will be having Alice-themed events, from an Alice inspired fashion show, to $25 Alice High Tea! Alice High Tea includes Playing Card Tea Sandwiches, Eat Me Cupcakes, Drink Me Green Tea and Cheshire Cat Macaroons. How exquisite!

Mandrin Oriental Hotel, New York: This classy hotel is serving Mad Hatter Teas until April 30th! For $42, tea time includes Twiddle Tea Sandwiches and Twiddle Crumbs Desserts like Queen of Hearts linzer tarts and Cheshire Cat cupcakes. Yumm!

Langham Hotel, London: Check it outt! A super classy Afternoon Tea alongside finger sandwiches with blue fin tuna and pickled cucumber, or smoked Scottish organic salmon with horseradish and watercress... Delish! And if you're not feeling the tea... check out their artisan cocktail bar and booze it up, Alice style of course! This Eat Me Drink Me Cocktail for $21 is a fabulous infusion of "G'vine Floraison gin shaken with lemon juice and peach liqueur, then finished with a rose petal and hibiscus sugar rim. It is served with an indulgent chocolate and caramel slice".

...Tempted? I, most certainly am!

Cheers!!
stay classy,
madeleine

classy vs. unclassy

2010-03-07T10:44:00.000-08:00

-The new commercial for Old Spice. Hilariously funny. classy.
-Commercials with either Verizon Wireless slamming AT&T, or visa versa. unclassy. Find some other advertising strategy you two, PLEASE! Their commercials somewhat resemble siblings bickering. Let's not involve mom and dad in this now. Grow up.

-Johnny Depp's quirkiness in Alice in Wonderland. classy.
-Obnoxiously ROTFL/LMFAO and doing other obnoxious things in the movie theater when the smoking caterpillar appeared because of the lack of maturity and because you're ridiculously high. Annoying. And so entirely, unclassy.

-Treating yourself and indulging in a cupcake every so often! classy.
-OVERindulging in cupcakes too often as to cause yourself to turn those cute little cupcakes into a muffin top. unclassy.
Of course we all have those days where our jeans seem to fit a bit too tight, however, it's very unappealing to share those days with the rest of the world by wearing a shirt that does not seem to cover your bare middriff. Throw on a sweatshirt, a longer top, a sweater.... or perhaps, here's a concept, wear pants your size? Oh I'm a bit harsh, but I have those days every so often!

-Anonymously posting your secrets on a postcard at Post Secret to find others who have the same secrets. classy.
-Posting your sister's secrets on Facebook for all to see. SO unclassy... (see below)
A girl called Katie told her parents that she found a dozen beers in her kid brother’s room which gets him grounded for 3 months. Harsh. Chris now has plenty of time on his hands so he rummages through her room and finds this little list of pure goodness which he promptly posts on Facebook and tags all the guys

So unclassy on both counts: of the brother who posted this, of the girl (ANY GIRL in this case) who keeps a hookup list!

-Cutout dresses the show just enough to keep people guessing. classy.
-Cutout dresses that leave nothing to the imagination, and perhaps belong, not on the red carpet or in public, but in the bedroom. unclassy.

-Going outside to catch some rays for a toned tan. classy. (just remember to sunscreen up!)
-Going to the tanning beds regularly as to look like a Jersey Shore princess doped up on carrots and addicted to bronzer, therefore resembling an Oompa-Loompa/Anne Hathaway in BrideWars. unclassy.
^ Prom season is coming around, so unfortunately this one will be showing up like crazy around my school. Oh joy. "What's that smell?!" "Oh... it's just my self tanner... sorry." Gross. I don't care if you use self-tanning lotion, just as long as I don't have to sit through class and smell it all day.

stay classy,

madeleine

boots and things!

2010-03-06T19:49:00.000-08:00

Hello! How are you this beautiful Saturday?! Today was possibly the prettiest, sunniest, Saturday morning I've seen in awhile! And I hope you all did something fabulous with your Saturdays! Anyways, after a week of shopping I figured I should post some pictures of my new finds!
These would be my pair of boots I found at Wasteland on Haight. Bargain babies!

New rainboots from good old Target! Yes! Target!!

My new bracelet and 2 finger fleur-de-lis ring. Favesies!

I would post pictures of all of my acquired goods, however the shirts, and other things are much too boring. Let's just say I went a bit overboard. But we're all entitled to go a bit overboard once in awhile right??

Today I saw Alice in Wonderland in 3D! I absolutely loved it! Wasn't it just fabulous?! My favorite part? The dresses! Dresses! Dresses! Dresses! Oh, it was love! Although I must say, there were a huge amount of little children in the theater. Granted, it is a children's story and its rating was (only) PG (!?!?!), but I didn't think it was so child appropriate! Either way I really loved the movie! If I ruled the world/was a movie theater mogul I would make the 3D glasses super cute/decorated, and offer tea during the movie! But that's just me. Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend!

medicine for the ears (from March's Blalock's Indie Rock Playlist)
- <3 - butterfly bones
- are you satisfied? - marina and the diamonds
- hurried feathers - berndt
- the arrangement - beach house
- shadow people - dr. dog
- waves - holly miranda
- what a drag - bear hands
- whiplash - sunglasses
- your hands (together) - new pornographers

stay classy,
madeleine

oh the simple joys in life.

2010-03-03T00:36:00.000-08:00

Your school has snowdays. My school has sewage days.

Sunday evening I got an email from my school saying classes were cancelled Monday, and I was absolutely ecstatic! I love pleasant surprises like that! Then Monday something was posted online that the school will be closed down until Thursday... due to sewage problems... gross, but I'll take what I can get! It's a bit pathetic, if you think about it (and trust me, with all of this extra time on my hands, I have had lots of time to think) a school closing down for sewage issues and water overflow is perhaps the lamest/most disgusting/poorest excuse ever! Oh well! I'm loving it! Except for the fact that somewhere in the near future we will have to eventually make up these days. I'm hoping and praying it won't cut into spring break, as that would mean cutting into my New York trip! Boo! This month will be quite spectacular. I'm assuming two days of school this week... at the most, next week I only have two days as well, as I am going on a surf trip with a couple of classmates/teachers next Wednesday-Thursday. And then, Friday-Sunday I will be in Arizona for Giants Spring Training! I'm praying to be in the hot sun, as it's been quite dreary and rainy around here lately. Blah.

Whatever. All of this downtime has allowed for a TON of shopping, and a TON of time for my art. Shopping first.... The only good thing from the rain that I have gleaned, is that I finally got an opportunity to wear my new rainboots with houndstooth print! Yay! However, I'm still on the search for another pair of leather boots. While galavanting around in my rainboots, I picked up two... not one, but two... boyfriend blazers! One in black, one in gray. Love, love, loveee them! Who said rainy days always have to be gloomy?

I decided to post a couple of pictures of the new collage/painting I started this weekend. It's about 1/4 done, minus the glossing/glazing I still have to do. I still need to repeat the smoke swirl thing on the top part, and then my UNDERpainting will be complete. I'm definitely having fun with this one! Anyhow, as I am flipping through and am watching My Life As Liz, and her prom predicament... I'm realizing my own senior prom is in less than 2 months away! Therefore, I need to find a dress! Ahhh! Oh boy...

stay classy,

madeleine

currently watching: My Life As Liz
^It's becoming a favorite show! She's ridiculously kick-ass
currently craving: those pillsbury cookies that are pre-cut, so all you have to do is put them out on a baking sheet, and have designs according to the season (pumpkins/hearts/american flags/shamrocks/bunnies).

classy vs. unclassy

2010-03-01T01:17:00.000-08:00

"Class is the sure-footedness that comes with having proved you can meet life."

- Ann Landers

-Getting a bit saucy on the occasion, yet not to the point you cannot control your liquor. classy.

-Getting ridiculously drunk every weekend, and then posting on facebook/twitter, either obscure status updates like "idm so druank" or the morning after posts, "_(insert unclassy person's name here)_ is regretting playing beer pong with vodka/cranberry last night". Need I say? unclassy.

-Staying updated on your facebook, twitter, email, texts via your blackberry. classy.
-Staying connected to your crackberry like its attached to your ear, and nothing else mattered. unclassy.

-Wearing leggings with shirts too short so your camel toe shows, or wearing sheer leggings that substitute for pants/real leggings. unclassy.

-Wearing leggings with a flowy top/dress, or wearing leggings that hide those silly details. classy.

(see previous post!)

-Being a bitter, sore loser about winning silver, as Plushenko was. unclassy.

-Winning gold like a champ, and sporting a fabulous smile. ridiculously classy.

*Evan Lysacek is officially the epitome of classy in my book. That smile. That hair. That gold. Cue the swooning.

stay classy,

madeleine

meet my shopping adventures.

2010-02-28T00:47:00.000-08:00

  "No one can drive us crazy unless we give them the keys" -Doug Horton

meet my gnome keychain... hes good luck.

meet my favorite/comfiest/oldest pair of shoes... I dont have it in me to throw them out.

meet my mini notepad... it says "I like stylish people" - true story.

Today I had quite a relaxing day! I slept in... for the first time in WEEKS! Seriously! I cannot tell you how refreshing that was! I started my day off with a trip to the mall with the "shop till you drop" mentality. And that's precisely what I did, minus the dramatic "drop" part. Boy, was I in luck today, as most of the stores were having HUGE sales! Was I in heaven? Yes momentarily. I fell in love with this Gap sweatshirt/pullover top that I bought weeks ago in yellow, and have been dying to buy it in a salmon color too. So let me tell you my surprise when I discover that Gap was having a buy one top, get one free sale! So not only did I buy the pullover in salmon, but also in a tri-color blue! Such a pleasant surprise!
My favorite purchase of the day (well, they were all my favorites of course) were these jean/denim leggings! I guess you can call them... jeggings? Ha. Call them whatever you wish. They are so comfy, and they fit beautifully! However, jegging wearers: please be cautioned! I've seen these worn inappropriately SO many times! Just because they LOOK like jeans, doesn't mean you should treat them like jeans. While wearing jeggings, please do not think you can get away with panty-lines or camel toes. Not okay. Also, if you wear tunics/long tops with leggings, the same should apply to your tops while wearing your jeggings. Jeggings are leggings first... then jeans. Dress accordingly! Oh the travesty.

Anyways, on my way home from the mall I decided to go thrift store shopping in hopes of finding some new materials for my collages. After scanning through shelves of books I found a couple of childrens fairy tale books, and TIME photograph compilations... including one on jackie kennedy/onassis. All in all I bought about 5 picture/photograph books and spent no more than $6 there, which was another delightful part of my day! I came home, consolidated all of my shopping bags, felt guilty for a bit, got over my momentary buyers remorse, then grabbed a pair of scissors, and dove into my thrift books to start finding new pictures for my art projects. However, I couldn't come to terms with myself to cut up the book of Jackie Kennedy... just couldn't do it. She's too much of a classy lady. Either way, I'm excited to get started on new a new collage! While I still have a painting in progress, I'm the kind of person who prefers to have multiple things going on at once. Hmm... I think I've reached a point of delirium. Hope weekends are going fabulously... and lets keep the Chileans in our prayers/thoughts!

stay classy,

madeleine

little secrets.

2010-02-24T19:04:00.000-08:00

Today I took a midterm for my AP art history class... A midterm in February? I know right? A bit outrageous, if you ask me. Anyways, despite the fact that I absolutely love the era we're studying, Renaissance painting/sculpture/architecture, I have this terrible feeling that I bombed the test. Not much I can do now though, I suppose.

Anyways, I thought I'd post a picture of my recently completed collage:
(currently) Untitled - 12x12"

So funny story... This project, along with my other painting which is in progress, was selected for my art class and teacher to critique this week. All I could think was, "Shit, now I have to make up some ridiculous reasoning explaining my thought process behind this"... and that's what precisely what I did.

I constructed this multimedia collage/project to signify the importance of independence. I started this project during Valentines day, and essentially, this is supposed to represent a almost satire-like commentary on the holiday. On the borders are bits from the Commitments section of the newspaper... the ripped up, separated bits, symbolizing the superficiality of some marriages. I added pink flowers, butterflies, angels, etc. to cause an emotional overload on viewers, overwhelming them with Valentines nostalgia. Does it seem overly sentimental? Yes- and that is my intention, because that is precisely what I believe Valentines Day is...overly sentimental and superficial-at least in the way our culture portrays it. The central image of the piece is the single woman, almost liberated from the picture. Who says Valentines Day requires a significant other?

I pulled out something along those lines when giving my little artist commentary. Honestly, when I was working on this, I was just having fun! Was that meaning what I intended from the very beginning? Nope. But now that I created a fabulous story behind it, it's quite believable.... right? However, I'm not that much of a critic of Valentines Day.... afterall, no one likes a Debbie Downer.

In other news, my trip to Arizona for a weekend in March for Giants spring training, is all planned out! Everything except the hotel. Anyone know any fabulous hotels in the Scottsdale, AZ area? Hmmm. Nonetheless, I can't wait! I'm planning on getting a nice tan (I'm hoping no sunburns like last year!), watching some good baseball, and meeting some of the amazing players. I love spring training! I'm an avid, no, diehard, no, EXTREME SF Giants fan... it's my little secret!

What's your little secret? ;]

P.S. Follow me on TWITTER! please and thank you.

stay classy,
madeleine

east coast

2010-02-20T19:20:00.000-08:00

here's a little recap of my long, crazy week! cheers!

day I: flew into JFK. arrived at hotel smack dab in the middle of times square. dinner at some grill. turned in for the evening.
times square

day II: 7am train to philly. visited/met with admissions at Villanova. it was indeed sunny in philadelphia. met with family friends. train back to new york. dinner at my favorite hole in the wall japanese restaurant in NYC, sapporo.
villanova university

day III: morning at fordham university. tons of snow. went to ed sullivan theater. more snow. stood in line with tix to david letterman show. even more snow. sat 4th row in live audience at letterman- saw ben kingsley & mary j blige! fabulous experience. dinner at chez josephine, a really cute french bistro.
fordham university.... brrrrr!!!

day IV: spent the morning/afternoon at the metropolitan museum of art. fabulous time. they had a special exhibit entitled "the art of victorian photocollage"... can you say right up my alley? saw west side story on broadway. my opinion: subpar, only because Maria couldn't sing. wtf? movie hopped with the most fabulous person in Brooklyn, New York.
"the art of victorian photocollage"

day V: took the train to boston. dead tired. shopped copley square.

day VI: day at northeastern university. i loved it, however it was quite uneventful. such a change of pace from new york. dinner at legal seafood, yummm.

fabulous week. back to the grind... how lovely.

currently listening to: deceptions - one be lo
currently reading: Senator Bayh's Op-Ed article on why he is leaving the Senate.

stay classy,
maddy

alice in the wonderland of tea.

2010-02-19T17:07:00.000-08:00

"Tea! The panacea for everything from weariness to a cold to a murder. Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea." -Henry Fielding

My favorite tea salon just sent me an email event update, and I just thought I'd pass along the fabulous invite!

(I apologize for the choppiness of the pictures, it was the only way I could show off this cute little invite!)

Of course it's overpriced... but I assure you any event at that lovely place is worth any price. And plus, who wouldn't want to dress up anyways! If you're in the area, GO!

stay classy,

you and I buy starmaps and drive around los angeles

2010-02-10T23:04:00.000-08:00

I'm exhausted! Why? I'm not sure, considering I have had essentially no school work all week, or anything else for that matter. I guess I'm just tired of being bored? Possibly? Ah well. This weekend should be fun! Saturday I am spending the day/evening with my whole family, and we will be going out to dinner for Chinese New Year! I'm not to keen on the authentic, real Chinese food, but I love being with my family! Sunday I leave for my week on the East Coast... New York first, then Philly, and I end at Boston. My dad called to get tickets to the David Letterman show, but I think I'd rather see a Broadway Musical. Any favorite musicals out? Hmmm. Life has been going fabulously. Below are a couple of snapshots of what I've been doing with my art lately. Fun stuff! I completed two paintings in class within the past couple of months as well, so I should be able to post pictures by the end of the month!

my "stay classy" stencil.

a little piece I did for my friends birthday.

just a snapshot of my dresser-top. I thought something looked oddly eccentric about it so I snapped a pic!

currently listening to : shimmy shimmy quarter turn : hellogoodbye.

stay classy,

doppel-whaaat?

2010-02-07T22:20:00.001-08:00

the word "doppelgänger" has come to refer (as in German) to any double or look-alike of a person.

I must say, I'm thoroughly enjoying this doppelganger trend on Facebook for a variety of reasons!
1) because more than 3/4 of the people actually posting their doppelganger pictures, probably don't even know what the word means! (I admit, I learned what it was this year after reading Frankenstein) Do you sense some cynicism? I think yes.
2) because I love love love seeing who people think they look like... its even better when it actually looks like them!
3) I admit to being entertained and amused when the person's doppelganger look nothing like them. In most cases, the doppelganger is so much better looking, and in a good number of cases, the person and their doppelganger, are not even comparable! I'm secretly saying to myself, "hmm, you really think you look like that?" (I guess in someway this situation just means the person has a high self esteem!) oh, is that mean? Admit it, if you see this, you're pleasantly amused. You've got a silent LOL going in, I know it, and you know it.

I would definitely put up a doppelganger picture, except the fact that there aren't that many famous asians I know of, let alone, famous/noteworthy asians that I look like. Mulan? Brenda Song? Nah. Oh well.

I had quite a fabulous weekend. And I hope you did as well! The rain stopped and Sunday morning I got some sunshine and created a new artpiece for one of my best friend's birthday! No, I did not see Dear John this weekend. I would rather gag than watch that. I think Nicholas Sparks is a goddamned overly sentimental fool, yet slightly sadistic and conspiring to cause an emotional overload to vulnerable girls and women. Oh, and he's a predictable romance novelist. Oh, not so jolly Nick, I'm unimpressed. Every one of your books ends with a completely random/unrealistic ending which is terribly depressing and makes me feel conflicted between whether I want to fall hopelessly in love with the leading man, hate him, feel sorry for him, or what.

So my inner cynic came out. And for that I apologize... well, not really. These are simply my opinions! Did I say that my doppelganger was the grinch? ;] peace&love darlings.

currently listening to: this too shall pass - okgo
off of blalock's indie playlist for February!

stay classy,

don't want no paper gangster

2010-02-03T21:16:00.001-08:00

Well clearly, if you didn't know, I have an intense obsession for the Miss Lady Gaga. It's a bit late, but I just wanted to say how much I adored her outfit at the Grammy Awards! I think she is such an artist!

More of my favorite GAGA outfits I'm goo goo for.

My absolute favorite Gaga outfit. It gives me BUTTERFLIES!

Fabulous. Fabulous. Fabulous. This week has been quite rewarding, not too much going on, getting back into my gym routine... still need to get back to my weekly yoga classes, that'll happen eventually I hope! Anyways, just read this NY Times article about how Zac Posen is refusing to pose with The Count from Sesame Street for Harper's Bazaar for their look-alike issue based on Sesame Street Characters and Designers.

I suppose I see the similarity? widows peaks maybe? hmmm... its quite a good article if your a Zac Posen fan!

currently listening to: tuff n' stuff - yes giantess

stay classy,

weekends are for the warriors.

2010-01-31T22:37:00.000-08:00

well said, duly noted.

this weekend was quite fantastic, if I may say so. So as you may or may not know, I have been working my ass of in planning my school's winter formal. The theme this year was cirque du soleil. So the week preparing for the formal was absolute hell for me. To be quite honest I wasn't quite sure it was all going to come together. I spent Thursday night at school decorating until 12:30am, so Friday morning was terrible. I even spent Friday until 4pm decorating so I had just enough time to come home, take a nap, take a shower, get ready and go! But it all turned out fabulously! and better than I expected! The juggler/stilt walker was amazing, and the aerialist we hired was ridiculous! I was ecstatic it came together!

the entrance into the gym

the aerialist!the juggler/stilt walker

my outfit

Anyways, after the dance was over, me and a couple of friends took a limo to San Francisco where we spent the rest of the night/morning. Needless to say, it was a fabulous night from what I remember. My Saturday morning consisted of recuperating and recovering, and then spending time with my mother who finally came home from London after a week! Unfortunately she's leaving again on Tuesday for New York, but that's a shorter trip. Speaking of New York, I'm off to the East Coast in less than 2 weeks! I'm quite excitedd! Well, I'm exhausted from the weekend so I'm headed to bed. Cheers to you January! May February be Fabulous!

listening to headdress - amazing baby

stay classy,

its a crazy circus!!

2010-01-26T22:57:00.000-08:00

why, hello there.
i'm terribly sorry I haven't been around to blog much lately! so much to do! so little time! I've nearly been ripping my hair out with this upcoming winter formal I have been planning. Its so much work and time and griping and moaning and bitching and screaming and unnecessary-ness! oh the travesty! whatever the inconveniences may be, I must say that it will be fabulous. One, because I will make it so, and everything I set my mind to MUST be fabulous. and Two, because we will be having performers! The theme this year is cirque du soleil, and we've hired stilt walkers, jugglers, hula hoopers, cirque performers, and aerialists! Its going to be quite fascinating and exciting! i've been so caught up with arranging everything, that I had forgotten to pick out what to wear until this weekend! I am, of course, going stag because thats how I prefer it! Although many of the girls are going date-less this year... it's so much funner that way! Since this is pretty much a low key event I settled for a black sweetheart strapless bubble dress, black zippered gladiator heels my mom bought me from hong-kong (i miss her terribly right now! she's in london!!!), and lots of forever 21 accessories!!!!!! I can't decide if I want to wave/curl my hair or leave it straight. hmm. I have until Friday to figure that one out! I will post pictures surely!
I've also been quite busy with art as well, I just finished a new collage, very Victorian era, lots of flowers, fleur de lis', etc. but nonetheless fabulous. I still need to gloss/glaze it and antiquate it with some color. I'm rather excited for the final product! I've also been doing more stenciling, etc. below are pictures of my experiments, fun havings.
Oh, did I mention I've been sick for the past week? Its super fabulous. NOT. mega sad face. oh well. I have many more pictures to post and yet so little time! =O

thinking about:
-my mommy who is in london. she said james blunt was on her flight!!!!
-the imovie I am making that needs to be done by Thursday. I need to cut and edit the interview footage... NOW
listening to/loving: red wire black wire ...give them a listen. theyre ahhhmazing

stay classy,

crown&&crumpet

2010-01-16T23:59:00.000-08:00

It's official. Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon is my new favorite place. I have a feeling afternoon tea there is going to become a habit.

my mother and me :]

Today I had my tea party for my birthday! Ohhh it was absolutely adorable! The tea was fabulous! We had a Peach Crumpet, Mint Cream, Piccolo and Lychee Oolong. My faves were Peach and Lychee...mmmm. So not only was the tea fabulous, so were the crumpets, scones, cupcakes, and finger sandwiches... another mmmm!!! I was literally in heaven. It was fabulous!!! They even gave us each adorable little goodie bags, and I even got a handmade crown! So cute!

Overall it was just a fabulous day! =] After tea time we visited the little shop downstairs, I bought a cutesy hot pink gnome keychain, and two little adorable notepads! The city was great to us today, no rain when we were there, and not too crowded either.

Well lovelies, I am exhausted from eating myself to death this morning at Crown&Crumpet, as well as screaming my lungs out/cheering/raging at my school's big basketball game... the catfight. Its called the catfight because the competing teams are two all girls schools, and our mascots are the TIGER and the panther. Fabulous game! My ears are still ringing!

stay classy,

currently reading: brave new world : aldous huxley

eighteen, legal, and fabulous!

2010-01-14T21:23:00.000-08:00

why hello there lovelies!
today I am officially eighteen and of legal status! yayy! I got my voter registration from one of the teachers here and it's quite exciting! I had a beyond fabulous day, my mother dearest bought me cupcakes from my favorite, Kara's Cupcakes, and my parents bought me a beautiful Mikimoto pearl necklace! I'm so excited! Theyre gorgeous! I had a fantastic day at school today, went out with the fam bam for a delicious dinner, came home and watched Bones, Greys Anatomy & 30Rock! It doesn't get any better than that. ohhh boy!

stay classy,

currently reading: Brave New World : Aldous Huxley

art, art, art.

2010-01-12T22:18:00.000-08:00

Sooo I've been experimenting with stenciling and spraypainting and I already love this technique. Although I must say, I hate working with Exacto knives! Anyways... here are a few pics of my first experiences with this new, fun, exciting medium! I ordered a bunch of spray paint over the weekend which should be here any day soon! I can't say I'm not excited... get that? ha.

This one's my favorite stencil,,, and I plan on making more like this! Definitely can't wait to try this one out on actual canvas and colored paint, instead of cardboard and spray paint glue. I still like how it turned out though!

A shot of my worktable at home and a couple other stencils I made: Fleur-de-lis', an audrey-esque silhouette, and the comic book eyes!

My newly created houndstooth patterned stencil.
...
Where are you spray paint?! I'm anxiously waiting!

stay classy,

hot mess

2010-01-12T17:22:00.000-08:00

hello lovelies,
I'm a terrible mess currently... it's a bit ridiculous (as you can see above)!! Ahhh! Well I'm picking back up with school so I've been quite busy this week with meetings, blah, blah, blah, and my BIRTHDAY on THURSDAY! YAY! I will officially be legal! Ohhh boyy. Its an absolute travesty, however, because I have nothing to wear to school for my birthday, nor do I have a fabulous outfit yet for my tea party on Saturday. Ohhh joyy. Anywho, yesterday I had a pleasant visit with a friend who had been away in Madrid all semester... it was nice to see him and chit-chat and hear about all of his amazing travel experiences. EEEK! I'm so ready for college next year! In fact, I'm visiting Fordham, NY and Northeastern in Boston in February... exciting much? I think so.
Besides all of the exciting things happening, I've currently run into one minor dilemma. My ex. We had a pretty terrible break up more than 6 months ago, and after he has gone MIA, not responding to any of my texts/calls/ emails/facebooks/etc. hes deciding to contact me now... and I'm not sure WHAT to think about it! Luckily I don't have that "ohhh lets get back together" feeling... thank god. But this person is a completely different person than the one I knew many months ago. He's basically gone through a 360 degree change, for the worse... its unhealthy, and I don't think he's happy. I definitely don't want to be with him ever again, and I want to make him feel how terrible I felt when he left me without a word for MONTHS, but at the same time I want to be there for him... no matter how distant and different he is. He forgot how we used to be, and has forgotten so much about me, and our past relationship... and I must admit, it hurts. But I'm glad this has been made clear to me that I shouldn't be missing him and don't want to be with him, but I dont know if I should stick around and help him with his "problems" and "issues". Its bad. I'm conflicted, confused, but ontop of it, and selfishly... relieved that I no longer have feelings for him. Ohhh dear...

...Wow. That was an unattractively long post. WOOO I apologize! I feel like it all had to get off my chest!

stay classy,

listening to: black the colour of my heart - monarchy
thinking about: posting new art stuff!

delightful day.

2010-01-04T00:17:00.000-08:00

Today was such an exciting day. I started the day off booking/planning my 18th birthday get together. I booked reservations for a tea party at Crown & Crumpet, in Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco! I am beyond excited! To be quite honest I haven't heard of the place, and have never seen it when I've been by Ghirardelli. However after visiting their website, I instantaneously fell in love! If you are interested in the tea room scene etc, even remotely, I urge you to check out this website (this means you, CafeFashionista! if you havent already, that is) Its absolutely adorable.
See for yourself, the decor is just so ridiculously adorable it makes me want to cry!
absolutely too cute to boot, right? ohhh I can't wait to rant and rave about it when I actually visit Crown & Crumpet for my tea party January 16th! Oh joy!

Enough about my soon-to-be tea party. After excitingly planning my event for my birthday the fam bam and I went out to go see Sherlock Homes, a movie I really wanted to see! I knew it got good reviews, but I cannot say how fabulous I thought this movie was. Fabulous, well written script, great casting (alright so I'm a Robert Downey Jr. fan, so I may be a little bit biased), so witty, so captivating, so aesthetically pleasing, soooo fabulous. 5 stars! 2 thumbs up! Sherlock Homes was an amazing movie. We were walking out of the theater and the man next to me said to his wife "I would give it two and a half stars, maybe", I'm almost positive he had to be crazy.

After my movie I went home, worked on my last college essay which was actually quite fun to write! It was for George Washington University, and as a propsoed Journalism major I had to write an article about myself, as if I had interviewed myself... I will have to post what I have, after I finish editing and all else. After working on this essay for a few hours, a few friends met at my house and we went downtown Palo Alto for dinner at Buca diBeppo. I ate enough to last me about a year, indefinitely. It was a fabulous night for friends, food, and laughter.

Upon arriving back home, I downloaded the January 2010 Blalock's Indie Playlist, and came across perhaps the most delightful song I have heard in awhile. Granted, it's a bit like a revenge at an ex-lover song, but its just so cheery and fun when you actually listen to it!

bad day : darwin deez
i hope that the last the page of your 800 page novel is missing
and i hope that it rains if you leave the window down on your red mustang
cause everyday ought to be a bad day for you
and if you drop your keys i hope there's a sewer somewhere very nearby
i hope that your team lost;
and if you're out of clean sheets i hope your new girl takes off and it's clear why
cause everyday ought to be a bad day for you
and i would like to be your girlfriend so i could dump you
and i would like to be your garbage man so i would never have to pick up your trash again
maybe you should wonder why your apartment is always so empty
well i hope you get locked out of that apartment and have to call jenny
cause everyday ought to be a bad day for you
but i'm sorry if it ever is

listen to the song and tell me it doesn't make you want to smile and dance.

delightful day. hope your sunday was as pleasant as mine.

stay classy,

cheers to you, 2010

2010-01-01T23:46:00.001-08:00

What's my new years resolution? Well, I dont have one. I don't believe in new years resolutions because typically I will forget whatever I resolved to do/not to do after the month. Surely, I believe in goal setting, however, why not change yourself /do something different December 31st, rather than January 2nd? It makes no difference to me. Call me a pessimist, but new years isn't a day to "hit the reset button", but rather a marking point we use to reflect upon and see what we can change. So with that, I've come up with a couple of goals to keep in mind for as long as I remember, lol.

stop being such a pessimist
I find myself more and more irritated by optimism and hate myself for it. Though it doesn't make me an extremely negative person, I don't like the negative aura I give out... no bueno. smile, jesus loves you ;]

pump it up
strengthen myself physically (and mentally) to go strong 365 days and beyond. now that i'm a second semester senior I have more time to go to the gym, workout, go to classes, etc.

chillax
i'm finally a second semester senior and accepted into college. need I say more?
WARNING: Do not confuse this with "slack off"

make more time for art
self explanatory, yeah?

what are your new years resolutions/future goals?

stay classy,

currently listening to: ready, able - grizzly bear
^^currently my favorite song, it's probably on play count 3976491236408321659716235
currently reading/residing on my nightstand: "nine and counting: the women of the senate"

remember the time

2009-12-30T11:31:00.000-08:00

As 2010 is quickly approaching... by quickly I mean in the next 48 hours. I'd like to reflect on the quirky year of 2009. I'd reflect on the past decade, but that'd be essentially looking back on more than half my life... so lets just stick to this year.
I can't say 2009 was my best year... it was probably the worst year I have experienced thus far, in fact. I lost my grandma in November and I dealt with this grief in the most ineffective way possible... which lead me to being diagnosed with depression and bipolarity. These emotional ordeals were no fun to deal with, especially during my junior year.
But lets stop being so down on ourselves yeah?
This year, despite it's tragedies, was nonetheless an important, learning year for me. I've learned what's really important to me. Which is friends and family. Through all of this my life long best friend was always there for me, and for that I am so thankful. Malia is the best friend anyone could possibly have, and her continuous support and love has always gotten me through the rough spots. There's a quote that I have come to find more and more true:

"There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won't anymore, and who always will"

Malia is one of those people I have come to realize will always matter... even if we are at opposite ends of the country next year! After all, there's a reason why we've been best friends for 12 years and counting!

Though our friendship, by no means, has been defined by 2009... it has certainly helped me get through the year!
This year I truly found what mattered to me, and who mattered to me. I have lived, I have loved, I have laughed, I have cried.

Cheers 2009!

stay classy,

listening to: try sleeping with a broken heart - alicia keys

glittering clouds

2009-12-27T20:25:00.000-08:00

happy holidays! I hope everyone had a fabulous christmas! gotta love that legitimate family time! I got beautiful presents, but the day after christmas my mom and I went to our nearest Lucky Brand store for their 50% off sale, as we usually do. It was a successful trip! I ended up with two new pairs of jeans, and a new pair of boots I absolutely adore! I'm in love and i cant wait to wear them out! Probably will get to tomorrow.

Anyways, also on the day after christmas, we had a huge get together with a bunch of our family friends. It was nice to see everyone home from college. We had our annual white elephant gift/junk exchange, I ended up with an ashtray. oh joy, right? ahhhh, the holidays have been just grand, thus far... cant wait until new years!

currently listening to: bright neon payphone - cut copy

stay classy,

my first claymation!

2009-12-23T21:56:00.000-08:00

music by architecture in helsinki.

stay classy,

LA LA land

2009-12-22T22:39:00.000-08:00

Well, to start, I'm so glad finals are over! These past two weeks have been so exciting... Lets see, for starters, I got into college! I was accepted into Fordham University in New York, Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, St. Johns University in New York, and Northeastern in Boston. Thus far, I'm leaning towards St. Johns, because they've given me a pretty legitimate scholarship, and Northeastern, because I got accepted under the Journalism major, and I'd be under the school of Media & Graphic Design... and plus, who doesn't want to be in Boston!? I must say I'm fucking ecstatic for college next year.
Anyways, I had a pretty ridiculous weekend down in L.A. with my cousin. Despite our troubles renting a car, hotel room issues, forgetting concert tickets, getting stuck in traffic, almost missing our flight home, it was really fun and exciting! Essentially, this weekend was the epitome of Murphy's Law. I swear to god, everything that could possibly go wrong...did go wrong. But it was nonetheless fun! Our hotel, Loews, was right on the beach, and our view overlooked the Santa Monica pier, and the visiting Cirque de Soleil, so beautiful!

So we spent Saturday night around the Third Street Promenade area shopping, and for dinner. Sunday we spent the whole day in Disneyland... it was so gorgeous! I've never been in Disneyland for Christmas, so I was absolutely amazed to see everything transformed Christmas-y.

Yesterday we didn't have anything really planned, except for the Lady Gaga concert in the evening of course. So we spent the morning/early afternoon walking around Venice Beach, and having an amazing lunch at this beachside grill, and then we went back to our hotel room, got dolled up, and then we were out to the L.A. Live area for sushi before the concert... except my cousin forgot our tickets. So we had to turn around and I had to run back into the room to get them... almost breaking my heel off of my shoe :( But it all turned out okay! We got to the area with time to spare and had out of the world fish at Trader Vics, which was right next to the Nokia Theater. All in all, this weekend was a success! I have no idea what the rest of Christmas break has in store for me. I want to start on a stop-motion movie sometime this week, and possibly a new painting... we will see what happens!

stay classy,

i'm a free bitch

2009-12-22T22:37:00.000-08:00

hello little monsters,

Beyond amazing. Lady Gaga's performance last night at the Nokia Live theater in LA was simply mind-blowing! I can't even explain. I felt that I dressed up right in the moderate range, with an H&M off the shoulder tunic with sequined shoulders, leather leggings, and electric blue steve madden open toed booties. There were a good number of people who didn't dress up at all, and there were many people who really got into it, leotard/unisuits, blonde wigs, etc. and some girls (and guys for that matter) dressed up as sluts, simply. The theater was ginormous! Incomparable to anything out here in the Bay Area. I must admit, I was a bit bummed out that Kid Cudi didn't open for her, but that didn't even matter. The show started with Semi Automatic Weapons, I was indifferent. But Lady Gaga opened with Dance in the Dark. She performed for a good 2 hours, with so many hot outfits! My favorites were her madonna like look, and her black feathered outfit.

She was such an amazing performer... no blood, no fire... just amazing dancing, singing, and interacting with fans.

She actually sang a couple of songs from The Fame... and all of her newsongs from The Fame Monster album, except for Telephone. Although the concert almost resembled a rave, her moments on the piano were legitt. She played Speechless and an a piano/vocal only version of Pokerface.

Lady Gaga is SOOOOO my hero, it's not even funny.

more about Lady Gaga @ Nokia Theater L.A. Live

check it! chicka-chicka-whaaaaa?

currently watching: 500 days of summer.

stay classy,

new art!

2009-12-09T21:40:00.000-08:00

Hello loves!
I'm preparing my first semester porfolio, and finished two new projects I haven't posted! So here they are!

This one is a casino royale/gangster theme. I have yet to name it. any ideas? It was just for fun, so nothing special!

This one is my favorite collage yet! I know you can't tell in the picture but it's on a 24x30" canvas. It's a zoohattan/concrete jungle theme. Definitely my favorite!

Ah! Finals next week, should be interesting.

12 days till LADY GAGA! wooo!

listening to: christmas music by trans-siberian orchestra!

thinking about: FINALS!

stay classy,

oh december.

2009-12-06T22:28:00.000-08:00

Ah! December is absolute craziness, thus far. Everyone's getting sick, so I'm avoiding sickness at all costs. I've been so busy the past few weeks, hence I haven't been blogging as often, sadface. I have finals next week, so that probably means even less blogging too! the travesty! Funny though, I'm not stressing out, or nervous about finals, at all... I'm almost waiting for my hysteria to kick in. Whatever. In the next couple of weeks I'll be hearing from a bunch of colleges I've applied to, so I shouldn't be anxious at all, right? Ha. One thing I can't complain about is the weather. I'm pretty sure it's the coldest it's ever been over here, but I love it... it's an excuse for cute coats, jackets, hats, and boots! I love the cold weather... That's why I can't wait to hear from my east coast colleges in the next few weeks... it's where I belong! Today it started raining, which makes this whole weather situation basically 10times better! I love the rain! AND, news reports have said that snow is very possible in the next week. Snow?! In the SanFrancisco/BayArea?! yes! I love december... except the finals part. And another thing I can't complain about? The male faculty member, under the age of 30, at my all girls high school. He's essentially walked into a lions den of hungry girls, and has yet to notice. Let's just say I have an affinity towards older men. ;] oh boy. Ah! I'm feeling really good right now, it's probably the rain... is that weird? Oh well, my ridiculously hyper mood will probably wear off in a couple of days, after all, being bipolar does that to you. Hope you're all enjoying DECEMBER!

15 days till LADY GAGA!

listening to: horchata - vampire weekend
^check this song out! its essentially adorableness in a box with a little bow. kinda. well, it basically explains my mood!
thinking about: my mommy who's in new york! I'm so jealous.

stay classy,

passion's bruises

2009-12-02T22:19:00.000-08:00

BLALOCK'S INDIE PLAYLIST FOR DECEMBER IS UP! yay! I'm excited, as I am currently downloading all 120 songs. beautiful. Today my Zumba class was a success! I loved it, had so much fun, and worked my ass off. It was fanfuckingtastic! Lately I've been not sleeping at all... you know, just involuntarily trying out the lifestyle of an insomniac. Ughh, and usually coffee helps me in the mornings, but not so much. All of this loss of sleep is catching up to me right now... So i'm keeping this post short and sweet!

19 days till lady gaga!

listening to:

-passion pit's remix on this song is on blalock's indie playlist!!!

stay classy,

sun's in the sky, it makes for happy endings

2009-12-01T17:28:00.000-08:00

I love december. That means sooner or later there will be a new blalock's indie/rock playlist! beautiful! Today was incredibly nondescript, so dull, so drab, so blah. I didn't get to go to marc jacobs, sadface. What I did get to do was see this amazing piece of art... its a now-time favorite [you know, like essentially the opposite of alltime, now-time just means ultimate... for now ;] It's gorgggg, sooner or later I want to attempt something like this:

by greg gossel

Since I no longer have my favorite yoga class to go to anymore I decided to check out the other classes my gym offers... any thoughts on Zumba? I've been dying to take a Zumba class, and tomorrow I will finally get the chance! Hmmmm, we'll see how it goes! I'm going with a friend so it should be fun, as long as I don't get my ass kicked. cheers to new experiences! love it. Anyways, lately my dog's been suffering from depression... I'm almost positive. Poor baby, she's been so sad and mopey looking all the time... but it kinda makes her adorable. Is it bad that I had to snap a few shots of her being all cute and depressed?
The midlife crisis of Sashi:

poor love.

20 days till Lady Gaga!

i'm listening to: she's got you high - mumm-ra
Whats this about? I figured love would shine through
We've lost romance this world has turned so see through
Open your mind, believe it's going to come to
Keep romance alive and hope she's going to tell you
She's got you high

I'm completely exhausted at the moment, and can't wait to crawl into bed. I absolutely love that feeling.

stay classy,