it's almost time!

Do you hear that? It's the quiet before the blogging storm. Fashion week is about to kick off and I can hardly wait to see what inspiration shows up on my google reader - straight from the runway and interpreted by original, clever voices. Posting here, I realize, has been rather sparse lately. Just bear with me because I think I've got some goodies in store. Coming attractions? Valentine's Day looks, more link love, a stylish playlist, and my own take on fashion week madness. I swear it's a goodun. In the meantime, if anyone wants to hook me up with this Moschino Cheap and Chic dress, I'd be much obliged.

Here's hoping your Monday wasn't too miserable. Muwah!

Oh, the red carpet.

The red carpet fashions this year have been consistently disappointing. Hopefully the Academy Awards will be a change of pace, but until then I'll be pouting about how incredibly dull the starlets have been looking lately. I am pretty enamored, however, with the looks Lea Michele has been wearing. She is gorgeous, that girl. And crazy talented, too. I love "Glee," but first became a fan when I saw her in "Spring Awakening." Broadway girls are inherently more classy than those Hollywood ones, don't you think?



She's totally rocking the classic glamour look. Even in that mini dress, there's a certain elegance going on. She is just beautiful. Who do you think has been a beacon of stylish light this awards season?

Happy February!

I will do a more regular post tomorrow, but for now, I want to direct your attention to Icing, where Gala Darling has declared February the month of radical self love.

You are beautiful, charming, stylish and deserve the best. So get your booty over there and check it out!

Link time, hey hey hey!

Image found via Got A Girl Crush, one of the cutest Tumblrs you will ever come across.

It's the end of the week which means it's time for me to throw some superior links at you for optimum time-wasting fun. Some of these are kind of dated because they're also from last week (remember my mini-hiatus?) but they're all gooduns. Enjoy!

This is my new favorite picture ever of all time.

Snooki, we'll miss you. But not your clothes. The Cut expresses concern that the world might actually be taking those Ugg boots and Ed Hardy shirts seriously now. Find that article here.

Bloomingdale's to open outlet stores? This is the sort of news that makes starving college shopaholics like me thrilled to the bone. Via Fashionista.

Heart broken? Or just need a little something to perk you up during these grey weather days? Bittersweet, one of my favorite baking blogs, provides us with the perfect cure.

The 2010 Adidas Star Wars Collection. Um, yes please.

My school is experiencing a bit of a conflict within its upper ranks right now. You can read this article if you want a little bit of context.

I don't know how many times I can say that I absolutely adore Gala Darling. Her article on putting the light back into your heart is just the ticket. Read it, devour it, live it.

I am crazy about this Terry Richardson photo shoot. Aggy + Orlando = &hearts.

Love this.

That's it for today. If you like link roundups, be sure to check out the ones on CMYKaboom, IFB, Icing, and Nubby Twiglet. All brilliant. They were definitely my inspiration to start posting my own. And now, some Supremes for your Saturday:

Some intensely skilled work.

If you want wearability, you won't find it here. But, if you want something to cite when someone denies fashion as an art form, look no further than this Jean-Paul Gaultier couture collection.






That man has talent.

Fairytale runway.

When I was much younger and playing make-believe with my little sister, a large part of the game was describing our outfits. I would always try to come up with something poofy, pink, and frothy. I remember, in my mind's eyes, imagining something to the effect of this. But to play make-believe nowadays! I feel like Elie Saab got into my head and captured visions of the princess dresses of my fantasies.






I won't be surprised, however, if people hesitate with this collection. It smells a little bit of prom, but that doesn't put my affections on halt. Couture fashion week makes me long to be a celebrity with a desperate needs for a red carpet gown. I'd have Elie Saab on speed dial 1.

Today I'm adoring...

I've been back in Chicago for a little over a week now. It's been lovely and I keep being reminded of why I'm supposed to be in this city.

♥ It's windy outside to the extent that my apartment is just about physically shaken, but I kind of adore the weather. Did you know snow is sort of sparkly? That rain can be rather romantic? That there's something to be said for running into class late with rosy cheeks and wind-tossed hair? And while my fingers just about turn purple, even when wrapped in warm leather gloves, I'm not that annoyed. The wind, snow, sleet, slush, drizzle, and rain will go away soon enough. Let's enjoy it while it lasts.

♥ Getting involved more deeply with this stylish online world. I'm currently interning with Jennine from The Coveted. She also runs the Independent Fashion Bloggers, and I couldn't consider myself luckier. A few days into it, and I'm already learning so much! Jennine is so lovely and energetic. Gah, it's such a fantastic internship! Plus it gives me the much needed motivation to dress to the nines at least twice a week. I swear I swear I swear I'll post outfit pics one of these days.

♥ Amazing people. Maura, Helene, my parents, Abby, Pat, Justin, Ian, Marielle, Allison... anyone and everyone who's made me smile this past week. You are all wonderful. Thank you thank you thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I don't know what I'd do without you guys.

♥ Being back in class. Oh, books! Oh, discussion! How I've missed you! I'm currently reading Heidegger, Aristotle, and a piece on tautologies. It's overwhelming and there are times when I want to throw a book or two at the wall, but getting everything read and thoroughly understood is so rewarding. And school is much more aesthetically pleasing when you jot everything down in a little pink moleskine. Remember that.

♥ My new black boots. Oh goodness. They're perfect. I would sleep in them if I could. Such leathery, slouchy goodness.

That's it for today. What are you adoring?

image via we heart it.