anticipation.

hello blogging world, so i (as always) apologize for not updating the past few weeks, it's been really busy at work and at home and i'm just a wee bit tired lol.  that doesn't however mean i don't have lots to share and babble about. I am super excited to go back to university in a few weeks, as much as I adore my family i really prefer living on my own (well semi-own: i have THE most amazing roommate).  So with that comes the inevitable college prep time: buying new accessories for the room, getting together with friends, and just enjoying the last of summer before being thrown back into the world of academia.  Speaking of furnishings, i'm really looking forward to getting a couple of fab new things for the room this year: a couple of cool paintings or wall art (parisian themed i believe) are in order, as well as a new layout that complements both privacy and practicality. Along with the usual list of things needed for a new school year a couple of new fashion finds are necessary.  I'm thinking along the lines of a luxe pencil skirt (Banana Republic anyone?), new fall trench, a couple of cozy cardigans and pullovers, and of course a new pair of jeans (i got these fab gray skinnies from the BR Monogram line that have just the right amount of spandex to be inanely comfortable).  Along with a few well chosen accessories i think it'll shape up to be a great year (fashion wise).  As far as the beauty department goes, changing it up a bit for fall is always easy.  This summer i've really been steering away from heavy makeup, sticking with subdued eyes (thank you UD Naked Palette) and lush lashes with pops of color thanks to fun, flirty lipsticks.  I've also OD'ed on nail polishes a tad, okay a lot, current favorites are Essie's Fifth Avenue (GORGEOUS red) and OPI's Barefoot in Barcelona (perfect nude esque shade for my tanner skin tone).  Other favorites include OPI's I'm Wired, which was in heavy rotation in the beginning of the summer, it is the quintessential summer "pop" of reddish coral.  I am so looking forward to creating outfits and beauty looks for this year!

favorite photos for today:

Bottega Venetta Fall 2012

the adorable Hailee Steinfeld in Miu Miu

Selena Gomez looking chic as ever

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xoxo,

bella

HEAT wave.

those of you living on the east coast (like myself) or the midwest know what i'm babbling about right now. i'm all for summer, and heat, and fun but this is ridiculous.  and just i am writing up this post the power has chosen to go out, fantastic, no AC, kill me now.  Current temperature is a cool 109 degrees.  RIDICULOUS.  lol, i usually don't take to this blog to complain about the complexities of weather and the what is happening on the home front, but i really felt like i had to say something about this.  anyways i hope all you stylistas and of course the stylish fellas are staying cool and refreshed.  also i'd like to say that my heart goes out to the people of Oslo, Norway for the tragic bombing that just happened there.  No one deserves to have to live through something like that.  power just came back on, sweet. oh and another thing! Happy Birthday to the fab Selena Gomez who just turned 19 today, she's a true Disney gem.  

currently obsessing over the GORGEOUS and talented Pretty Little Liars cast:

photo via here

xoxo,

bella