Reflections

Last day of the semester. I'm done with finals.

My bags are packed.

Tickets, visa, passport...check, check, check.

It's so bittersweet. I can't believe I'm leaving tomorrow and going back home.

What is home?

Where my parents live? Where I go to school? Where I've spent the last four months?

(Four months, wow.)

I feel like time doesn't even exist anymore.

It's fast, then slow, then too fast...and BAM! It's over.

As if nothing had ever happened.

Like that non-existent hour during daylight savings when it turns to 1AM after just being 11:59.

Except that it did happen.

Yeah,

I lived in France for a semester with two artists

gallivanting all around Europe on the weekends

speaking French

being French (drinking wine all day?)

enjoying life with the best of people...

no big deal.

And it was amazing.

Here's to...

Our first night out in Paris

Climbing the Bastille

Seeing the Alps everyday

Crazy birthdays at Bukana

And everything else in between.

Thanks, Grenoble. It's been real.

Bobby Blues Is Back

Let's take a moment to appreciate

the melodic harmony between guitar, harmonica, and vocals

that is the musical talents of

Bob Dylan.

Only In France

Karl Lagerfeld Special Edition Coke bottle...really?

Coca-Cola Class[ic].

Ladies and Gentlemen

We are floating in space.

The French Riviera

The Mediterranean

 

Musée Matisse

 Fleurs et Fruits

                         Nymph Dans La Forêt                                                  Nu Bleu IV

Bromance.

 a few precious moments...

St. Tropez

The Maxi Dress: Taking Hems to New Lengths

 Gisele Bündchen for H&M Spring 2011

Say goodbye to the little sundress; make room in those closets for longer dresses. Knee-length, mid-calf, ankle-length - flowing hems are replacing thigh-grazing minis this season. Closely tailored for a slimming shape in semi-sheer organza and chiffon, no woman can go wrong with the right maxi dress. The gauzy effect of these airy fabrics adds a touch of sleek elegance to an everyday ensemble as skirts billow out from behind. Lace accents, embroidery, and floral patterns further accentuate the femininity and freshness behind this look.

Banana Republic

The ideal maxi dress for this spring embodies a certain chic modernity that redefines the old-fashioned frumpiness and shapelessness that accompanied former long dresses. Maxis flatter curves throughout the torso and along the hips, granting a natural gracefulness to its wearers. For shorter women, wear dresses that hit just above the ankle, as any longer length will shorten the appearance of figures. Conversely, seeing ankles peek out underneath hemlines actually elongates legs. Taller women may opt for floor-lengths with a natural or empire waistline to silhouette curves and give shape to the figure.

Dolce & Gabbana

Pair any maxi with leather-strapped espadrilles or chunky, stacked heels to draw even more attention to the ankles. These kinds of casual yet stylish heels perfectly complement the easy nature of a maxi dress without taking away from the simplicity of the look.