So you may have noticed that the blog is white and stripped down.
Well, here's the thing--my videos are sometimes too wide to show on here, and so I tried to fix the layout, and it didn't work, and I just messed it all up. So I chose the simplest layout on here. It will stay until I find something fabulous that is also conducive to watching videos right here on the blog.
Until then, the blog is naked.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Inspiration.
As much as it may surprise some of you to hear this, I am inspired by many people and things other than Lady Gaga. (She just happens to be my favorite.)
Some of my biggest inspiration comes from music videos, though, particularly those that are inspirational or more performance art than the traditional "music video." Some of my favorites are below:
Enjoy and be inspired, my loves.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo,
Laura
Some of my biggest inspiration comes from music videos, though, particularly those that are inspirational or more performance art than the traditional "music video." Some of my favorites are below:
Enjoy and be inspired, my loves.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo,
Laura
Monday, March 22, 2010
On the edge.
The world is on the brink of a fashion revolution.
Haven't you noticed?
Look at the current trends--strong shoulders, sequins, super-high platform cage-style heels, architechtural dresses, extreme accessories, lingerie as clothing. It's like the whole world just wants a huge party. And yet, most of the looks are much more cohesive than those of say, the 80s.
I don't know what's about to happen...
but I like it.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo,
Laura
Haven't you noticed?
Look at the current trends--strong shoulders, sequins, super-high platform cage-style heels, architechtural dresses, extreme accessories, lingerie as clothing. It's like the whole world just wants a huge party. And yet, most of the looks are much more cohesive than those of say, the 80s.
I don't know what's about to happen...
but I like it.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo,
Laura
Monday, March 15, 2010
You're my latest obsession, honeybee.
My beloved Lady Gaga has done it again.
And this time with another favorite of mine, Beyonce.
Ladies and gentleman, the "Telephone" music video.
(Warning: This video contains profanity, some mild nudity, and mature themes. If you are offended by any of these things, please do not watch this, because you will only end up upset.)
It's what everyone's been talking about lately--and if you haven't heard, it is awe-inspiring. I was absolutely blown away by the costumes, colors, plot, and dancing. I literally have never seen something so inspired in my life. There is no doubt in my mind that this video will go down in history as one of the greatest music videos of all time, and I predict that it will also bring forth a renaissance of the film-type music video, similar to what Michael Jackson did with "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal."
So watch and enjoy. Again and again and again.
xoxo,
Laura
And this time with another favorite of mine, Beyonce.
Ladies and gentleman, the "Telephone" music video.
(Warning: This video contains profanity, some mild nudity, and mature themes. If you are offended by any of these things, please do not watch this, because you will only end up upset.)
It's what everyone's been talking about lately--and if you haven't heard, it is awe-inspiring. I was absolutely blown away by the costumes, colors, plot, and dancing. I literally have never seen something so inspired in my life. There is no doubt in my mind that this video will go down in history as one of the greatest music videos of all time, and I predict that it will also bring forth a renaissance of the film-type music video, similar to what Michael Jackson did with "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal."
So watch and enjoy. Again and again and again.
xoxo,
Laura
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Proof that the year we currently live in is 1950, not 2010.
I despised about 98% of the decisions made by my alma mater, but at least I understood most of them. And the ones I didn't agree with (and had no real reasoning behind them) I generally made a big enough fuss about to get my way.
As much as I disliked the administration of my high school, I can applaud the fact that they never did anything like this.
An 18-year-old student in Mississippi was not only denied the chance to go to her senior prom, but her school district decided to cancel the prom and ruin senior year for everyone, just because of their prejudices against this one girl.
This is the sort of thing that absolutely disgusts me. Why does this continue to happen? Why do people let it happen? Raise your voices, get loud, stand up for what you believe in.
=ITY for all.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
As much as I disliked the administration of my high school, I can applaud the fact that they never did anything like this.
An 18-year-old student in Mississippi was not only denied the chance to go to her senior prom, but her school district decided to cancel the prom and ruin senior year for everyone, just because of their prejudices against this one girl.
This is the sort of thing that absolutely disgusts me. Why does this continue to happen? Why do people let it happen? Raise your voices, get loud, stand up for what you believe in.
=ITY for all.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
Thursday, February 18, 2010
I am not stupid.
Notice the time stamp. Procrastination at its finest.
Anyways...
I was just reading the blog of a certain 13-year-old "fashion icon," who, at her young age, has already appeared in the front row at New York Fashion Week and in the pages of Vogue Paris. I have to say, while I was amused at certain points, and impressed with her knowledge of the fashion industry, I was also rather irritated. Why? Because this little 13-year-old girl, who knows very little about how the world actually works, writes in a very pretentious manner, and she also seems to think that in order to be taken "srsly" as a fashion blogger, she needs to chat about Bob Dylan and make nods to Pink Floyd in her writings, as well as "filter out narrow-minded people."
I had a couple problems with all of this:
1. Listening to Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd do not make you intellectual. It's music, it's for everyone to enjoy.
2. As for "filtering out narrow-minded people," good luck with that. Narrow-minded people are everywhere. Secondly, shouldn't you want to expand the minds of narrow-minded people instead of push them away? Be proactive, sweetheart.
It made me think about a few things, but mainly stereotypes. Stereotyping bothers me like none other--it's just disgusting. On top of that, it happens to me more often than not. People seem to be under the impression that I'm some sort of idiot because I'm in a sorority, I'm from the South, and I'm a fashion merchandising major. Are you serious? I have a 4.0. People think that I have no depth to me, that all I listen to is Luda and Miley Cyrus and John Mayer. I do listen to all of those people (John Mayer especially), but I also listen to classic rock--A LOT--as well as jazz, latin, and instrumental music. I appreciate art, especially progressive modern art; I love theater, dance, and film; I advocate vegetarianism, peace, and gay rights; I do charity work and help others as much as I can. And, for people who think I've never dealt with anything worse than a parking ticket, you're dead wrong. I won't get into details, but let's just say you don't know my life.
Stereotyping also affects the people around me. For example, one of my sisters--let's call her Anne--is a busty blonde with a french manicure and a perfect tan year-round. She drives a white Cadillac SUV, texts constantly, and always, always, ALWAYS has at least 3 boys around whom she's interested in. People look at her and think she's some sort of vapid blonde bimbo. ERRONEOUS. ON ALL COUNTS. She's a freaking genius and has one of the highest GPAs in our sorority (a 3.9, maybe?). She's a bio and pre-med major, and is ten times smarter than I could ever hope to be. However, just because she takes care of herself, people think she's stupid.
So, here's my question to that little 13-year old girl: if I'm walking down the street in a sundress and flip-flops instead of a vintage jacket 3 sizes too large and a pair of plaid Doc Martens and floral tights, does that make me narrow-minded? If I choose to wear contacts instead of glasses and keep my hair in the range of colors occuring in nature instead of hot pink, blue, or gray, does that mean I have no substance? If I have big boobs and blonde hair, does that make me some kind of bimbo?
NO.
I refuse to be regarded as stupid because of what I wear, who my friends are, or what I look like.
Don't sterotype others, and don't allow others to stereotype you.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
Anyways...
I was just reading the blog of a certain 13-year-old "fashion icon," who, at her young age, has already appeared in the front row at New York Fashion Week and in the pages of Vogue Paris. I have to say, while I was amused at certain points, and impressed with her knowledge of the fashion industry, I was also rather irritated. Why? Because this little 13-year-old girl, who knows very little about how the world actually works, writes in a very pretentious manner, and she also seems to think that in order to be taken "srsly" as a fashion blogger, she needs to chat about Bob Dylan and make nods to Pink Floyd in her writings, as well as "filter out narrow-minded people."
I had a couple problems with all of this:
1. Listening to Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd do not make you intellectual. It's music, it's for everyone to enjoy.
2. As for "filtering out narrow-minded people," good luck with that. Narrow-minded people are everywhere. Secondly, shouldn't you want to expand the minds of narrow-minded people instead of push them away? Be proactive, sweetheart.
It made me think about a few things, but mainly stereotypes. Stereotyping bothers me like none other--it's just disgusting. On top of that, it happens to me more often than not. People seem to be under the impression that I'm some sort of idiot because I'm in a sorority, I'm from the South, and I'm a fashion merchandising major. Are you serious? I have a 4.0. People think that I have no depth to me, that all I listen to is Luda and Miley Cyrus and John Mayer. I do listen to all of those people (John Mayer especially), but I also listen to classic rock--A LOT--as well as jazz, latin, and instrumental music. I appreciate art, especially progressive modern art; I love theater, dance, and film; I advocate vegetarianism, peace, and gay rights; I do charity work and help others as much as I can. And, for people who think I've never dealt with anything worse than a parking ticket, you're dead wrong. I won't get into details, but let's just say you don't know my life.
Stereotyping also affects the people around me. For example, one of my sisters--let's call her Anne--is a busty blonde with a french manicure and a perfect tan year-round. She drives a white Cadillac SUV, texts constantly, and always, always, ALWAYS has at least 3 boys around whom she's interested in. People look at her and think she's some sort of vapid blonde bimbo. ERRONEOUS. ON ALL COUNTS. She's a freaking genius and has one of the highest GPAs in our sorority (a 3.9, maybe?). She's a bio and pre-med major, and is ten times smarter than I could ever hope to be. However, just because she takes care of herself, people think she's stupid.
So, here's my question to that little 13-year old girl: if I'm walking down the street in a sundress and flip-flops instead of a vintage jacket 3 sizes too large and a pair of plaid Doc Martens and floral tights, does that make me narrow-minded? If I choose to wear contacts instead of glasses and keep my hair in the range of colors occuring in nature instead of hot pink, blue, or gray, does that mean I have no substance? If I have big boobs and blonde hair, does that make me some kind of bimbo?
NO.
I refuse to be regarded as stupid because of what I wear, who my friends are, or what I look like.
Don't sterotype others, and don't allow others to stereotype you.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
My life's main mission has been accomplished.
So awhile ago, I posted about securing a dress for Carolina Cup.
Today, I did that and more.
I found the perfect pink-and-green printed dress for Carolina Cup, recruitment, and Easter. Plus it will probably be worn non-stop throughout the summer. And to class in the spring, just for kicks.
It's the Franco Dress by Lilly Pulitzer in the She's A Piston print, available for $178. I have been searching for a dress like this since I was 13 years old and first discovered Lilly. I about had a 13-year-old heart attack when I first went in and saw all that pink in green in the store. I was crushed when I saw the price tags on all of those wonderful dresses (most over $200), but I never gave up hope that one day I would own the perfect Lilly sundress for myself. I would wear it with pride with my pearls and sandals, and I would be the most epic southern belle ever.
Well, I no longer have a strong desire to be an epic southern belle, but I do still want that Lilly dress. It's the best sundress ever--a perfect empire-waist dress, but still form-fitting, with a little cutout and tie in the back.
And it will definitely be worn with pearls.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
Today, I did that and more.
I found the perfect pink-and-green printed dress for Carolina Cup, recruitment, and Easter. Plus it will probably be worn non-stop throughout the summer. And to class in the spring, just for kicks.
It's the Franco Dress by Lilly Pulitzer in the She's A Piston print, available for $178. I have been searching for a dress like this since I was 13 years old and first discovered Lilly. I about had a 13-year-old heart attack when I first went in and saw all that pink in green in the store. I was crushed when I saw the price tags on all of those wonderful dresses (most over $200), but I never gave up hope that one day I would own the perfect Lilly sundress for myself. I would wear it with pride with my pearls and sandals, and I would be the most epic southern belle ever.
Well, I no longer have a strong desire to be an epic southern belle, but I do still want that Lilly dress. It's the best sundress ever--a perfect empire-waist dress, but still form-fitting, with a little cutout and tie in the back.
And it will definitely be worn with pearls.
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
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