yiiiikes.

Sorry for disappearing on ya! I don't think i've stopped moving since the beginning of March and it's only getting crazier! Its getting to be deadline and finals season, and i'm starting to feel it! I also previously forgot to mention, that SG came and stayed with me for 5 days! It was quite a whirlwind-- we walked, walked some more, rode the subway, took cheesy pictures, shopped, starved ourselves because we were to busy being tourists to remember to eat, boosted the economy a little $$$ (or a lot in Shea's case),  chatted with Ann Curry, stayed out until 4 am, took some more cheesy pictures, ate gelato, got rained on, and stole a bunch of food from the FIT cafeteria (karma). 'Twas a blasty. Then like a week later i went home for spring Break, so good to be back in papio, see my fam and friends, and sleep in my glorious bed. Since spring break ended, which was actually like 2 weeks ago, but it feels like only a day ago I celebrated my birthday! worked a bit, and have been doing projects and homework like a mad woman! I leave for Salt Lake City for 5 days on Saturday for a DECA trip, and i'm prettttty excited about it I've never been and its quite gorgeous so i've heard! Also it's going to be like 80 degrees and our hotel has a pool, jack.pot. I probably wont post for about another month or so after this, sooo sorry bout' it. I've had a couple meetings with my internship counselor and i'll be applying for those soon and i'm super excited! My counselor is awesome, she's been amazing with helping me narrow down what I want to apply for come December for the Bachelor's program. It's either between Fabric Styling or Home Product Development, no decisions have been made yet, but her advice and guidance have been invaluable to me! It's nice to have some one to talk to that knows the industry and whats out there and that can lead me on the path to a career in something that i love, and she's also been giving me the "uncensored" major descriptions for fabric styling and HPD i've been given strict instructions "not to repeat that" haha. I'm starting to apply for internships for the fall and i couldn't be more excited! I'll keep you posted on that situation. 

Here's a few of my favorite shots from Shea's trip:

 

  

   

 

Latress on the Menjaaaay

-AP

Time's a flyin

This was exactly one year ago today, where does time go? So crazy to look back on it now, it feels like it was just yesterday and now i  only have 6 weeks left before i've finished my first year- woah. It's been such an experience coming to FIT, moving across the country to a place where I know no one, and leaving my family and friends at home, but I couldn't be happier with my decision! Cheers to another great year full of pleasant surprises and adventures!

P.s. shout out to papa georgio for switching my flight to monday, See you sooooon Homaha!

1 skirt 3 ways

" If you're brave enough to leave behind everything familiar and comforting, which can be anything from your house to bitter, old resentments, and set out on a truth-seeking journey, either externally or internally, and if you are truly willing to regard everything that happens to you on that journey as a clue and if you accept everyone you meet along the way as a teacher and if you are prepared, most of all, to face and forgive some very difficult realities about yourself, then the truth will not  be withheld from you."     Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love

chic n' shit

Loving all these Blondes in classic simple looks, especially Princess Di up there.

shit that makes me happy.

such a way with words right? I've got Spring Fever! I'll be the first to admit i've got a little case of seasonal defective disorder, but I'll also be the first to admit that I LOVE SPRING TIME!!!! One 70 and sunny day can literally transform me into some sort of motivated, peppy, inspired, hardworking, endangered species, it's quite fantastic. Other things that have me smiling these days include the anticipation of visiting friends as well as spring break and my birthday riiiight around the corner! The past two days haven't been too shabby either I must admit; Yesterday I went to get ice cream and a little St patty's day decoration then went to dinner in Little Italy for HF's birthday then out to Le Souk after, easily the funnest Monday night I've had in my life. Today I had 2 classes then skipped my third one because it was too damn beautiful to be sitting inside, HF and I went for a run in Central Park 'twas magical. Thought i'd share a few of my favorite photos from the last couple of weeks. Enjoy. 

Hope spring's keeping ya chipper!

Cheers

-AP.

best dressed

Gwenyth Paltrow in Tom Ford Couture...i meeeeeann just gorgeous

pop it like it's hot.

Yeah, I know, how cliche of me not keep up with my new year's resolutions, buttttt my life has gotten a wee bit busier with the addition of a new job and everything. That's right i said NEW JOBBBBB! Say hello to the newest employee at Ann Taylor LOFT. Now there are positives and negatives to this new employment status; positives being well money, and a discount, and the fact that i actually enjoy going to work. Negatives being, uh the DISCOUNT; its safe to say that my first paycheck lasted about as long as Missoni for Target.I just need to work on my self-control..that's all. A little overwhelmed with  life at the moment with homework, internship applications, figuring out where i'm going to live next year, Amazon failing to deliver my books, and work. woof. I am happy to report that I wouldn't love it any other way! well unless all my family and friends decided to move to Manhattan, but that's a stretch.

  Besides TLC Radio on Pandora, my most recent obsesssion includes White walls with pops of color in the furniture... bc you know, like Snoop Dogg said, when the pimps in the crib you gotta pop it like its hot

one day I will own this love seat.

dying a little for those peonies

word.

-AP

politically genius.

     Anna Wintour, being the genius she is, started a project by fashion designers in support of Obama 2012. All the pieces are fairly low  in price and accessible to anyone. I love this idea; Anna Wintour isn't the Editor in Cheif of Vogue for nothin'. Here are a few of my faves:

Marc Jacobs

Derek Lam

Monique Pean

Rachel Roy

Thakoon Panichgul (personal fave)

     I can NOT wait to see what Alexander Wang does! I am seriously considering buying the Thakoon scarf or Derek Lam tote. These are collectors items and it would be something cool to keep for the rest of my life. Then I can pass them down to my kids or grand kids in like 2052, and they'll be all hot shit with their vintage 2012 Derek Lam election tote. Okay, sold myself I'm buying something.
     I also find it hilarious that Republicans, who will gladly take any sum of donation from any corporation, are trying to get picky and say the products violate the rules and should not technically be seen as political donations. They're just mad they didn't think of it first. Sorry bout' it.

you can find the rest of the Runway To Win collection HERE.

Peace

-AP

truer words have never been spoken.

grayscale

skirt: Old Navy gray-tee: Target fur vest: Samantha Ronson for JCP 

bracelets: Forever 21 and gifted necklaces: American Eagle and gifted

     Today is my third and final "first" day of classes. So far they've all gone really well and  my professors seem to be fairly normal and lovely. I'm taking 19 credits (7classes) this semester, and I'm now realizing that I just might die. I'm taking Yoga, Contemporary Retail Management, Intro to World Affairs, Fashion Marketing, Creative Fashion Presentations, English Comp, and Macroeconomics. I must admit that I am SOOSOSO excited for my Creative Fashion Presentations class, I had it last night and first of alll my prof. is ADORABLE, she reminds me of Iris Apfel. Other than that the class is perfect; it's a workshop and all semester long in class you work on your final presentation, which is either a fashion show, trunk show, or some sort of "creative fashion presentation" hence the course title. can't wait! Another thing worth mentioning  is the diversity of  the students that attend F.I.T, just in my last class there were students from Puerto Rico, Ireland, Taiwan, Israel, Canada, and all over the US, simply amazing.
      I think I can speak for all New Yorkers and Nebraskans alike when I say "THANK YOU BABY JESUS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL WEATHER" tis' truly amazing to be walking around outside in NY in January with out even a coat on. i lahve eet.

Well, I suppose it's now time for me to log off, go eat some lovely cafeteria food, and attend my first evening filled with macroeconomics. WOOF.

Ciao.

-AP

spring is in the air!

so obsessed with Stella McCartney's s/s 2012 ad's. I would literally make wall paper out of the last one if I could.

side note:  today was also the first day of Spring semester! I only have classes Monday-Wednesday this sem... sooo excited. I'm taking Yoga, Contemporary Retail Management, Intro to World affairs, Fashion Marketing, English Comp, Creative Fashion Presentations annnnnd Macroeconomics. Whew. 

Cheers to Stella (the designer & the beer) and a great Semester!

-AP.

a few of my (new) favorite things

     So, i've come to the conclusion that I can no longer buy something full price if it's more than $30. UNLESS it's a really nice handbag/watch that I have the extra money for. I wouldn't say i'm a penny pincher, cheap, or stingy for that matter; I just love the feeling of getting the same look for half the price, it's kind of addicting. Not to mention i'm on a severely low budget these days.

Gap Leather handbag: $17.35

Originally: $69.90

Missoni for Target Duvet: $12.50
Originally: $80.00ish

New RayBans! obsessed is an understatement

Coral Suede pumps from Target: $29.99

 

American Eagle Bow necklace: $15.50

J.Crew perfect shirt (outlet): $30.00
Originally: $69.50

J.Crew Black & gold Cuff (outlet): $9.99
Originally: $29.99

damn i'm good.

Cheers to some good steals!

-AP.