April Fools!

I decided to try to change up the layout of blog, so if you haven't noticed thanks to help of Avalonne from the girl from hk, ldn & sf (thank you so much!) and my boyfriend I figured out the HTML to fix my blog up a bit (I know so fancy...) next is figuring out how to put in a background. I'm liking it, there's still a few things to fix up, so I apologize if you have visited or will visit and everything is all over the place! I should be done by the end of the weekend.

Anyway, in my last post I promised to talk about The Chapin Sisters, and now it's time. I was completely blown away by these two (used to be three) blonde bombshells as soon as they walked out on stage. Originally from Brooklyn now living in LA, they both have amazing voices and amazing outfits with hilarious personalities. They ended up singing back up for She & Him during the concert so I got to see them in two outfits, which was wonderful my jaw dropped at their first outfits! (I wish I had pictures from the show!) Anyway, they only have one album out now but one on the way soon, so check them out, look out for them and love them!

Me with Abigail after the show

The Chapin Sisters were also chosen as to be on the list of 'Beautiful People of 2006", so they've been rockin' their amazing looks for years now!

"The Chapin girls were bred on vinyl, listening to Neil Young and the Beach Boys as toddlers. As children, they sang backup on Tom Chapin records. The middle child, Abigail, admits to stints as a grunge girl, hip-hopper and punk rocker. "It was a rebellion against my family," she admits. The group, however, is definitely a family affair. Jessica's oldest brother, Johnny Craven, is their manager, and Tom Chapin offers them sage advice on making it in the record business. "He has taught us how not to sell your soul to be a rock star," Lily says." -Paper Mag

Find them: The Chapin Sisters, Myspace, Last.fm

Today I had my first interview for a summer job, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works out, and I bought a BEAUTIFUL Trench coat at Zara, I'm excited to show you all. Tomorrow I'm off to the city with my family, pictures to come.

P.S. I fell for the 'Chanel designing a line for Target' joke that has been going around the internet/blogs today... I was so excited for that one or two minutes I believed it :(

lovelove, M.

I love She & Him

Okay readers! It's finally time to tell you all about seeing She & Him and seeing Zooey in real life! Unfortunately it was raining and I had to travel into New York City with my boyfriend, it wasn't the best day to go in, but it was so worth it! We got there an hour before the doors opened and I some how sneaked my way to the front of the line (I guess being small does pay off sometimes!) I was literally maybe two feet max away from the stage, right smack in the middle! Best spots I could have asked for (I was scared I wouldn't be able to see - I always get stuck behind someone tall). BUT She & Him had asked that no pictures, video or audio be taken at all........I was so upset!

....but don't worry readers, I never disappoint! During the 2nd encore (there was three) I whipped out my camera and said **ck it, it's going to be over soon anyway! I sneaked a handful of pictures just for my wonderful readers.

Their opening act was The Chapin Sisters (more about them soon) and then She & Him came on. They played almost both full records (Volume 1 and Volume 2) and even played an M. Ward song, there was not much talking to the audience it was more song playing but it was fine with me, Zooey sounded even better in person and has such an amazing voice! M. Ward is completely insane on the guitar and is awkward in the best way possible.

Sorry I couldn't get better ones, I'm waiting for some to eventually show up online, theres already some from the night before! If I find any I'll post them too!

Here's my one of two purchases from the concert (I also bought the opening acts album)

Cardigan; Zara

Tshirt; She & Him

Shorts; Thrifted

Tights; Target

Boots; Thrifted

Overall Zooey was more amazing than you could ever imagine, and I'll never forget it!

lovelove, M.

Case of the Mondays

Editorial beauty to cheer you up on this rainy Monday...

credit; fashiongonerogue

Tomorrow I'm finally seeing She & Him in concert, I will have many pictures, and hopefully news that I somehow met Zooey Deschanel (I'm crossing my fingers for that).

lovelove, M.

Surprise!

Recent News:

I. Today was a long day of class and traveling home but to my surprise I came home to an e-mail from Calivintage saying that I won the Rare Treasure Vintage canvas bag giveaway! I'm so excited because I usually never win anything, and this bag is so so cute I can't wait to use it!

Visit Rare Treasure Vintage on Etsy, they have such great vintage stuff!

II. Also, finally I got to order my dream booties from Urban Outfitters, they were originally $88 but I stalked them for about three months and they finally went on sale to $40! I automatically ordered them and I came home today to a box on my front porch. They are gorgeous, and surprisingly so comfortable.

We Who See Nash Bootie in Grey

III. Also, awhile ago Soph from Owl Vs. Dove tagged me in a post from Sportsgirl an Australian clothing website and I finally have time to answer the questions from the post!

What are you wearing right now? A cream shirt from Anthropologie with forest animals on it and grey leggings from Target

What is your favorite piece from the Sportsgirl summer collection?

Stripe Babydoll Dress

Post a picture that means "summer" to you.

taken in Union Square, NYC

What tracks are essential on your summer playlist?

She & Him, Au Revoir Simone, Vampire Weekend, M. Ward, 500 Days of Summer soundtrack, Good Old War, and maybe some Taylor Swift/Jonas Brothers (don't hate)

Describe your perfect summer:

Picnics in the park with my boyfriend, hopefully working and getting $$, day trips to the zoo and the aquarium, the beach, Princeton, New Hope, Redbank and relaxing.

IV. And big thank you to Isabelle from Drink Tea be Content for the Beautiful blogger award, I'm sorry it took so long to acknowledge! Isabelle has a great blog full of fashion related pictures, and her own outfits go check it out!

lovelove, M.

March

So here's a little background on this post, I am obsessed, in love, and idolize Zooey Deschanel. I love her style, her hair, her eyes, her voice! She's amazing... ANYWAYS, I'm sure you all know she's in the band She & Him with M. Ward (one of my most favorite singers), and they have a new album coming out in March so naturally they are going on tour (yay!). I tried and did not succeed with getting pre-sale tickets to the show in NYC, but my wonderful boyfriend woke up when I had class and managed to get tickets when they went on sale to the public! So I am officially seeing my idol, Zooey Deschanel preform with M. Ward on March 30th, as you can tell I'm over excited and crossing my fingers that I can somehow meet her.... (I would cry probably)

so back to my post....

Zooey pictures for you:

She's gorgeous, and has the best clothes!

In other news I want to thank Kelsea from Kelsealaurel for the Best Blog Award! She has a wonderful blog mainly for nail polish colors, she gets the greatest colors!

& Bel from So sweet, So chic, So trendy... for the Creative Blogger award! Bel's blog is adorable and she has the cutest outfits. Thank you both so much, I'm so happy to have all these awards, it means so much to me! Thank you to all my readers, commenters and followers for all your support!

lovelove, M.