This was one of my proudest days. I graduated with honors and at least the top ten in my field for this class. This only proves you can do anything not matter your economic or social standards! I remember it being an extremely hot day, and everyone and their family’s were taking pictures in the park nearby.
So congratulations all you new grads! I think it’s time to reward yourself for such an amazing feat!
It was (is?) rainingcats & dogs in New York today, but we still stayed cute! While everyone’s shoes dried out, we got the chance to check out everyone’s sock choices. Well, not everyone. Some of us decided to ditch our sodden socks and go barefoot!
Now comes the fun part: who do these feet belong to? Who is sporting the All Over Mustache Socks? Who is three heel clicks away from home with the Dorothy Ruby Slipper Socks? And who are those darn barefoot hippies? Comment with your guesses…
I love the fire-and-ice looks that Katy Perry and Taylor Swift were rocking at last night’s Billboard Music Awards! Not only were these something totally different for each artist, but, um, they looked amazing! As did Zooey Deschanel… how random is this pic that she posted on Instagram? Who knew that T-Sweezy, ZoDesch and Kris Kristofferson were BFFs?
As far as the awards go… Taylor won “Woman of the Year,” and Katy took home the “Spotlight” award, and Adele won everything else. Oh, and J.Biebz gave a super awesome performance of his new single, “Boyfriend.” Doesn’t it seem like that boy grew up as quick as a wink?
Did you watch last night’s show? What performance was your favorite?
I’m so sad to report Bee Gees brother, Robin Gibb passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer. Two great pop icons lost this week. Robin, you’re legacy will always be “Stayin’ Alive”.
Can we talk about Mindy Kaling for a minute? Not only is she totally ah-mazing on The Office (and on the show’s writing staff!), but her book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) is one of my favorites from 2011/ever. As if that weren’t impressive enough, her new show, The Mindy Project, was just picked up by Fox. I’m calling it now: new favorite show on television.
Check out the trailer for The Mindy Project below and let me know what you think and/or gush away in the comments about how amaze Mindy is.
As soon as I saw this picture on Pinterest, I knew I had to make it. Combining gnocchi and cheese is possibly the most genius idea anyone has ever had.
I set about creating a vegan version, and it was super easy. One of my friends even made the bold proclamation that it was “some of the best food he had ever eaten” (and this friend happens to work at Blossom, one of the best vegan restaurants in the country!)
Check out the omni recipe here, or try it veganized! My approximate recipe after the break:
Just got back from gorging myself visually on Tim Burton and Johnny Depp‘s latest movie collabo treat… Dark Shadows! I thought it was really cute, not blown super away but def a fun summer flick! Any thoughts?
This space to me is badass. It’s the reception/waiting area at this funky little watering hole in Toronto called Parts & Labour. I like it because they designed it their way and they really don’t care what anyone else thinks. It’s a minimalistic approach filled with a ton of creativity. Check it. The huge, old school satellite dish turned hanging fixture. Plastered, painted and covered in gold leaf. The limestone stools. Hand-carved to replicate the work of beaver getting after a log. And why not hang a print of a brick wall on a brick wall? Genius. Killer ideas and great conversation pieces.
Today I present to you my newest fave piece of jewelry: Crystal Chain Earrings! I don’t know what it is about crystals, but I just love them. These beauties are all one-of-a kind, so they all are a little bit unique. I cannot wait to wear these! Keep an eye on our “What’s New” page for these, coming soon!
Has anyone else noticed that Charlize Theron has kind of been kicking butt lately?! She has adopted an ADORABLE baby boy named Jackson as a single mother and she is starring in the soon-to-be-released Snow White and the Huntsman movie. I have been a fan of her’s since her role in Monster, which, though very intense, was a perfect illustration of what an amazing actress she is. Since then, she’s had a number of leading roles, and a SUPER sexy J’Adore Dior commercial. For the most part, she seems to have figured out how to be amazingly successful and powerful without constantly being under the media’s microscope.
So yes, I’m obsessed. Way to go, Charlize! Keep being fearless, beautiful, and an awesome female role model. (Also: LOVE her nails and her watch in this photo!)
It’s hard to believe that it was almost exactly a year ago that I graduated from college, and that it’s been nearly five years since I graduated high school! Thinking about it makes me feel so old and so young all at once. It was only when looking through pictures to put in the blog that I noticed that my mom, aunt, and I had taken identical photos at both graduations!
While these photos are similar, the ceremonies were totally different. My high school graduation was indoors at the General Assembly of the United Nations (I went to the United Nations International School), where the air was cool and we celebrated the graduation of just over 100 students. Four years later, I was joined by about 750 students graduating from Oberlin College in over 90 degree heat. Though different, both graduations were emotional and inspirational, and I was fortunate enough to have close friends and family from far and wide come out to celebrate with me!
Congratulations to all you recent and soon-to-be grads! What are your best graduation memories? Comment and let me know!
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