★Paris Everyday Fashion★

Bonjour!
How is everyone doing? :)

As I've been in Paris working on 2 months now just as you would imagine I've seen a bunch of fashionistas walking around. And while that is fabulous there are some things that I have seen again and again and has brought me to the conclusion that these items are some of the "must have", and "go to" items when speaking about French everyday fashion, and that is what I wanted to blog about today (actually around a week ago but I'm finally posting now :P )

Starting off with shoes, because hey why not, we have some lovely pairs of boots. Pretty much every girl that I've met has a couple pairs and girls that I see on the streets are wearing them pretty much everyday. Now the boots that I see the most often are either this nice boot cut style or calf length (pictured below). They are available in many different colors but I find that blacks and brown are worn the most often here.
Also take note of the heels, for they are not thin at all and is a nice and thick. Part of this I believe it is for style but the other part is the fashion industry taking into account how much Parisian, and French women walk. Whether it be 20 minutes to run to the supermarket, or 40 minutes to get to class, going in and out of the metro, and up the metro stairs, or just to work, the French walk a ton. I really do enjoy it but it has totally killed my cheap American flats that I bought before I left. I should move on before I get started on a tangent about the death of my beloved shoes due to its dysfunctional relationship with cobblestone. Anyway, if you are planning on visiting France I would suggest bringing a pair of these if you have them and don't mind walking in heels. Also I would actually consult you to buy them here since I'm beginning to find that the quality of French shoes (in general) are a lot better than what we would get back home. I will be buying a pair myself when I'm not as broke because they are great for walking and last a long time which is something I would prefer to buy over something that will only last me a couple of months.

Next on the agenda is the leather jacket. There are EVERYWHERE. Everyone and their mother owns one of these in its various forms. Every clothing store I have been into sells them, thrift stores are overflowing with them, as well as the multiple specialty stores. I'm only posting these two but in reality there are many different styles of the same jacket. This is trend that I like a lot since I feel that the jackets give off a really cool and stylish aura. It would be nice to see more colors but I know that in the US it would be better to work with a ton of colors whereas here it seems to be the place of darks and neutrals.

Lastly the thing I've seen the most on French women are the following bags! A slightly more pricey brand is Longchamp, but multiple stores sell the same style of bag in different formats, either this normal purse style, a smaller version, and finally a larger one as well. One of my friends actually bought the following maroon one and it is absolutely adorable. They are very convenient as a purse for a girl living in Paris because there is a very large chance you will be taking the metro daily, and since Paris has quite a few problems with pickpocketing this is a godsend since it zips and you can just slide it in front of you, and protect it with ease. Once again I see mostly black and brown, however there are some funky colors out there as well. 

What I would say in total for a "typical" french young adult look would be a combination of all of these and a scarf. Obviously this is not daily wear since the French are very fashionable and they like to switch it up and dress gorgeous everyday. This look looks very cool, and even though it is only a couple items it it looks very well put together not to mention everything mixes quite nicely.


Well, there is another entry and I hope you enjoyed reading :)
Are you surprised at some of the everyday wear for French women?

xoxo
Jessie

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❤ Ai Takahashi ❤

Hello Everyone!

I hope everyone is doing well!

This post is going to be about  former Morning Musume leader, and current talento, Ai Takahashi and her involvement in a cool modeling project. She has been chosen as the latest celebrity to take part in the VANQUISH VENUS project. VANQUISH is a high fashion mens brand from Tokyo, Japan.
Now, even though they are a brand of clothes for men they have started a project called "VANQUISH VENUS" and what they do is collaborate with female Japanese singers, actresses, and models to form an interactive campaign. Other celebrities include Yun*chi, Hatsune Miku and AAA's Chiaki Ito.
From the website the description of the what the project does :

"Pick up a hanger in VANQUISH stores and you will be greeted by a stunning pop-up "Venus" movie. These bespoke interactive displays were created especially for VANQUISH by top digital designers "Team Lab".

 I wanted to write this post about this because Ai Takahasi is my favorite singer and I think it is awesome that she has been given this opportunity. Ai-chan has appeared in quite a few magazines as of late, but I didn't think she would be doing something like this, but it was a very pleasant surprise. The outfits are all really cute as well. All the photos I have got from the official site, Ai-chans blog, and from other fans who have linked the photos. 

Not only is she on the cover for their web magazine but she is all over the entire store!  

VANQUISH VENUS website (*^▽^*) ----
^-------This is the website for the campaign. 

VANWUISH VENUS ft. Ai Takahashi video (★^O^★)
^------Also not only are graced with all these gorgeous photos but we even have a video to watch as the magic happens. She did a really amazing job and it was really cool to watch.



Solo Commercial with Ai Takahashi (☆^ー^☆) 
^----- Awesomely enough not only has she been in lots of magzines lately but she has also has her own solo commercial! She is singing and there is a cute bear. What more is needed? Also one thing that I'm envious of is she is great at dealing out loads of expressions. You can also tell that she had a complete blast filming this commercial. It's on 30 seconds and it truly worth the watch. I've got them memorized and randomly sing it around my home.

I absolutely love the one to the far right. I think she looks amazing anf just perfect. Her hair is gorgeous, and just everything is great.

I find this simply amazing. Her photos are everywhere. Also I love how they are in black and white. It gives off a more edgy feel.

This one is my favorite though. I love polka dots and it matched very nicely with this simple blue top. The white shoes and the yellow bow are a really nice touch as well.

Signed poster in the store. :)

Like I said above the black and white really adds flare to this photoshoot. I love how everything came out and I wish I was in Japan right now so I could go in. Alas though, I'm stuck in Florida for a bit!

They are also promoting her solo live show next month in the store and in the
magazine!

This is just a little photo of her from one of the multiple fashion magazines she has been in lately. I'd love to own that cream too if thats what she uses for her skin Haha.

Byebyeeeeeee~
This is just a tiny update! I'll be doing another post really soon :)))))  I just wanted to get this out first :)

love you all xoxo

Jessica
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Collar Love :)

I am completely captivated with collars this year. In pretty much every way, shape and form, if it has a collar the item automatically gains 50 points.
I first saw the rise of collars throughout Japan and South Korea. I really hadn't seen anyone in the United States wear them as much as I saw in my Japanese Fashion magazines. They really did show me some new ways to wear a collar and how to make some cute combinations.

During winter I bought this polka dot shirt, not for the shirt but actually just for the collar. I felt it would look great underneath a sweater, and I was right! That was most likely my favorite look that I wore all season long.

Now, since it is way too bloody hot to  wear sweaters all the time. I've just been wearing the collared shit by itself. I also bought this stunning white, studded, and bedazzled collar from Forever21. Isn't it cute?

 I love this just for the fact that I can wear it with a pair of shorts and it is still stylish. At the same time if it is cold in the office and espcially during next winter I can through one of my sweaters on top and it automatically becomes more professional looking. That is another big plus for collars. Is it just me or does it add a dote of professionalism to an outfit?

Also this is another shirt that I own that has a collar on it. This one is more large and has lace on it. Coupled with a Hollister sweater makes it even more lovely in my opinion :) .

These are some collars, and shirts with collars that I've found while browsing online and I thought I would share them all with you. :)  Also I've made the names into links in case any of you fall in love with them and want to find/buy them!

Adorable White Jacquard-Collar Lace-Panel Chiffon Blouse  
This is just really cute. It has lace for the top of your shoulders. It's also in that over sized sweater type of style which will be amazing for summer time. Looks loose and comfy which is a definite must!

                                   

Lace Collar Top 
Now this is from Top Shop and it is so nice. This would look great with some pink, or any other colored jeans and some pumps for a night out. Or even with a nice skirt. I want this so badly. It would match my ruby red skirt so perfectly. This would also be really great for work, especially if you work in an office since it is very professional looking.

Regal Embellished Shirt 
 Next is also from Top Shop! I keep visualizing this along with my slacks for work.  I love the little dangling beads as well, it makes the shirt stand out and really matches the shirt. Also this color is beautiful. It's one of those shirts that look good on various skin tones so it would reflect and balance an outfit well.
It's just gorgeous and it needs to be in my closet asap.

Loose Shirt w/Bowtie 
Now time for the chiffon haul.  This one it really nice and it actually comes in white as well as this light brown color.

A-Line Blouse w/Contrast Color Tie
 This is another one that comes in many different colors. This one is mt favorite though because for one thing I think it will look best on me compared to the others and it is the one that my eyes were drawn to first. I love the fact that not only does it have a collar but it has a cute ribbon to make into a bow. I absolutely adore shirts like that. I feel the same way about them that I do about outfits that come with a belt. Its like a two for one deal. There are loads of things that can be with the ribbon on its one. You could use it in your hair in multiple ways as well as a belt! I love when I purchase an item and it comes with something else. Haha

Metal Rivet Studded Spike Collar Blouse
 Now this one is just a plain white chiffon shirt, however, the collar is studded!  Stubs are really in this year. They've been put on pretty much everyhting from shorts to shoes so I'm not supposed that they are now located on collars. Personally I really like it since it gives a slight edge to a rather plain shirt. I do know that some people really dislike the studs in general but I tend to enjoy them.

Leopard Print Collar Shirt 

Ughhh, this shirt is so perfect I was slightly speechless when I saw it on Forever21.com. Leopard print is awesome, stylish, and it just looks great with solids. The collar is so cute I think I'd buy the collar if they sold that separately. Same basic style as the shirts shown above. The nice, summery chiffon material paired with a hot collar. I would wear this with a camisole or a tank though, most likely black or red in color.

Petit et Belle * Peter Pan Collar Necklace

This one is more cute and less edgy but still something I believe to be worth having in a closet.  I love that is is gold because for me, its either gold, silver, or even colored jewelry that I wear so this would be a lovely addition.

Spiked Faux Leather Collar
 This is one of the removeable and mobile collars. These look like a stub/rhinestone mix just from the photo but they are detailed in as spikes. This looks pretty sturdy and can be paired with a lot of shirts to give it that "pop" factor.

Hope I didn't kill you all with a photo overload. If you think this is bad just wait until I arrive in Paris!~ Now that will be a photo overload for sure. I hope you all enjoyed this post!!
How do all of you feel about the crazy up rise of collars in daily fashion trends?

xoxo

Jessie
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❤Hello Kitty is my best friend❤

Well Hi there~

I hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. I've been cleaning all day. I'm still working on my room but I thought I'd take a break from that to write a little blog post.

One of my roommates and I went the International Mall in Tampa last Thursday and it was a brillant way to end the last day of classes for the semester. (Minus all my lovely finals coming up this week).
Also random but hey I got an A on my Anthropology final so I'm really happy about that. A's always make me excited. :)
But anyway back to the shopping part. This mall is absolutely amazing and I hope to at least go back twice before I go back to New Jersey and then depart for France. It has so many awesome stores like MAC, Sephora, Zara, Forever21, and so many more.

This post however, is about another store they had that I was previously unaware of! They have their own Sanrio store!!!! Insert extremely pleased face here. I love Hello Kitty and friends and just everything with their faces on. I have a slight problem when it comes to small and cute things and pretty much all of these items fit that bill. I actually forgot to take a photo in front of the store. :( But, seeing as I'll be going back to that mall to get my phone fixed I will be able to go back. That will be good for my happiness but not for my wallet.
It is not a huge store, but it is quite big from what I was expecting. They had so so so much and I was pretty much hyperventilating. Haha, just kidding. I was dying on the inside though. My roommate actually commented that I showed great self control while inside so woot!

Now time for the best part of this post, my Gets. ❤❤❤❤

This is the store bag and it is just so cute I'm not throwing it away. It's actually really big as well. Just look at their cute little faces.❤

FREE POSTER! I don't know if this is normal protocol but my roommate said the saleslady most likely pitied me and gave me some free stuff including this poster. I haven't hung it up yet seeing as I don't know where I'd even put it. I might even give this to my little sister since I know she has lots of room on her walls and it's really cute.

The marshmallows to the left are the other freebies I received! Haha I didn't read the wrappers at all until I popped in the brown one and there was chocolate inside! It was definitely not a normal marshmellow. Also to the right is a stack of post-its! They are a pastel pink, yellow, light blue and purple. I also have a habit of collecting post-its so these were screaming for me to buy them, and who am I to refuse cute things? I have way to many post-its but they are perfect for putting everywhere and making notes so I see no reason why having a lot is a problem. ❤

Next is this cutiepie.❤ I haven't named her/him yet but this is one of the softest plushies I've ever felt and just look at its little face. This was actually the first thing I picked up in the store and I was always pretty set on buying it. I didn't even look at the price tag which was a tiny it of a mistake seeing as this was actually the most expensive thing I bought without realizing. Learn from me guys. I actually would have bought it anyway though. Also attached is ribbon and a chain for connecting it to a phone or key-chain. Any name suggestions?

 

Stationary❤ I still need to find something to use this notebook for but I'm sure I'll find something. I'm actually debating on using it to write out my French and Japanese lessons. I also got three regular colored pens. I got a hot pink, purple, and a dark blue color. 

More pens. Haha
The bottom four are special markers. They have two tips, one is a smaller marker, while the top is more thick and large. The huge one in the middle is one of those pens that have around 7 different color settings. There are lovely to have for when you're taking notes and want to make something stand out, etc.. They are perfect for school so I had to get one. Lastly the one on top is a gold shimmer pen. It's a really cute shade and I just want to use if for everything. My agenda is currently covered in this color since I've outlined the next two weeks using it.

MY NEW TUMBLER. I actually only got this for 7 dollars or something because of a deal they were doing. I did not have one of these cups and everyone else seems to have them and I always sort of wondered why but now I know! They are actually very convenient. I had a choice between 2 and this one was more cute so I chose this one, I've been using it for water (Gotta drink at least 8 glasses a day ;) ) and for when I drink my ice coffee and this new soy drink I've been gulping down lately.
Also another amazing and awesome part of this cup is that it does not contain any BPA. If you do not know what that is, it is a chemical that is included in plastic products that is not very good for you to take into your body. This is a nice little article that explains it a little and gives the hype vs the fact commentary.BPA, Hype versus Fact

Lastly this is the bag that all the stationary came in. Once again it is adorable. It came with a little patch that can be put on clothes or a bag. I might do that since I am trying to learn how to sew at the moment and that could be a nice little project. I hope I don't hurt myself though, that would be a bummer.

But that concludes my gets from the Sanrio store! I did buy some other things but I'll post about them another time. I can't wait to use all my new pens and stickies❤
Also here is their website Hello Kitty and Friend goodness .  They ship worldwide and even have different stores for Europe, Brazil, and China, as well as Taiwan!
I'm so happy with my purchases!
I cannot wait to go back.

Anyone else like cute and adorable items? :) Also how is everyone doing? I know it's finals week for me so I'm a little stressed out but I'm almost finished so I shouldn't complain. :)


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☺Current Lip Obsessions ☺

'Ello Everyone! ☺

I don't know exactly why but as of late I have been completely obsessed with lipsticks. And when I say that I mean for the last 3 months. I used to not have any interest whatsoever for anything other than lip gloss since I used to think that lipsticks were too much and I felt that they would only make me look like a lost clown in search of the nearest county fair. I was totally wrong though. They are quite nice and I've sort of gone and bought quite a couple ones. I've only been using a couple all the time but I did go out and buy around 5 more just to have them and to eventually experiment with.  However these are the three I've been using the most frequently!



This is from Rimmel London and it is #272 and the color is Frosted. This color is absolutely fantastic. It goes on very nicely and leaves a wonderful shine to my lips. It's not too much of a brassy color, and it is more of a nude shimmer, which is what I was looking for. This is the first lipstick that I started wearing a lot. It lasted a really long time and didn't look like too much was going on with my face. It also went well with a lot of my outfits. It's almost all gone though so I think I may cut back a bit as to not use it all up so quickly. :)

Rimmel London. #272 Frosted

Next is this wonderful color from Revlon that I cannot even find anymore. I don't know if it was just limited time or maybe the store I've been to just haven't had them but other way I haven't found one in stores. Then again they are probably all over the internet. I was actually rather upset when I came home with this because in reality I had grabbed the wrong color. I thought I had grabbed a red but when I actually pulled it out and saw the word orange I nearly had a heart attack. I usually correlate the lip color orange with that neon color so I was very afraid. However I LOVE it. This goes on so smoothly and it has a wonderful sheer quality to it, but at the same time it gives some serious color to my lips. It also shimmers a bit which I find cute. No matter if I go heavy, or light on my eye makeup this color will make my face pop. It is just the right color that can be wore during the day and for a night out. 4.5 stars for this one! 

Revlon - Abstract Orange

Clinique - Shade is SHY

Lastly is this plum color that is from Clinque and actually goes by the name "Shy". My boss actually gave this to me 2 weeks ago and it is amazing. She got it in with her order and didn't think it would suit her so she gave it to me so Yay! I'm really happy she did that because I adore this color. It is a plum, sore of light purple mix. It seems to be sheer but then as you can see from the little swatch I've done, it does have some standing color. It's such a nice shade. Plus it is not at all sticky, it just glides right on. I would definitely buy this once this one I have runs out. I feel that this is a timeless color. It goes with so much and does not look awkward.


Overall while writing this I want to buy more to have a lovely and crazy color collection. Like the colors of the rainbow with all the funky colors included that are usually pushed out of the way by the main colors. 

That is all for tonight guys! What colors have you been obsessed with lately?

xoxo

Jessie

I'm going to Paris ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

Hiya!
How is everyone doing? I hope not as drowned in work as I am. Haha
I'm taking a break for the night to write my blog, Skype with a friend and just chill before hopping back into study mode.

Anyway! I AM GOING TO PARIS!!! I will be spending my junior year of uni abroad in Paris, France and I am so excited. I have lived in France for a year of high school as well and it feels great to be going back. I do not know what school I'll be attending yet but I know I'll find out in around a month so not so much longer. I hate not knowing so this is hyperbolically killing me.

"I'm going to live in Paris" is the thought that keeps playing on loop in my head. I cannot contain my excitement! I've been to Paris a couple of times when I live in Le Havre and I loved it! You know how a lot of Europeans are excited for NY? Well, that's me about Paris. From my memories it is just so lovely, lively, and stunning.  (≧∇≦)
I'm so easily excited though so even the building makes me freak out on the inside.

This is one of the photos I took while climbing up the Eiffel Tower in 2010!

I'm just scared about the cost. Paris is so crazy expensive....euhhhh. However, I get to pay instate tuition for FL so that will make it a weeeeeee bit cheaper. I'm actually fundraising to help pay some of the costs so that will be interesting. Woot woot! I'm actually working on my letter now and it is slightly difficult to write. Selling myself without sounding cocky, while at the same time yelling "TAKE ME TAKE ME I'M AWESOME" is proving to be a difficult task. I think this will help with my writing overall though so either way this process is not being done in vain!!!

Also can we all just take a moment to think about the overhwelming FASHION that I will be witnessing?!!?!?? At my school people are so judgmental sometimes about people who dress a different way or if you try something new. For example I get so many looks if I wear small heels somewhere with a nice outfit.....
At this fashion capital though I can just see all the interesting, and adorable outfits I'll see.....and most likely buy. It is so exciting!!!!!  My wallet is already crying. Haha
But I am also just happy to be going to France. I love the culture, the food (so much better than American food, sorry.....not sorry), and art is something that I really have a passion for!!!!!

FRANCE, LET ME LOVE YOU

I need to study and practice French though. Merp
Have any of you been to France? :)
xoxo
Bisous <3

Jessie

Gets! 04/09/2013 and Crazy Morning Adventures!

Hello again everyone!

Happy Wednesday♥......We are so close to Friday and the weekend! I seriously cannot wait until the weekend. I have so much to do and it is all just depressing! College certainly isn't easy, but then again a challenge is great. I think that difficulties are good at times because they really help us grow as people. Hopefully from this year I'll be able to be more organized, and do more things in a timely manner. Anyway! Yesterday was an amazing day. It actually started off terribly though. I slept through all three of my alarms and because of that I missed my classes for the day. And yup you read that right, 3 alarms. Not one, not two, but three. I seriously need to have multiple alarms to get up because this semester I have discovered the "snooze" button. I had actually never used it before and now it will probably lead to my undoing. But thanks to that I was able to tag along with my roommates to go to Chick-fil-A! They serve free coffee in the morning with any purchase apparently so that was amazing. Then we hung out for a couple hours (completely taking over my one roommates bed as seen in these embarrassing photos :P) bwahahaa.
Eventually though, my other roommate and I went shopping and I got some really cute and awesome things. I spent too much money though....but anyway!
Firstly I went shoe shopping at this cute little shoe store whose name I cannot recall at the moment but I absolutely love this store. I got one of my favorite pairs of shoes from there and the quality is quite nice and the prices are not bad. :)  I finally own a pair of brown shoes! I was in desperate need of some type of shoe that was brown since the more I put outfits together the more I realized that they are essential. They look really light in the photo but in reality they are a darker brown. Very bright flash, I guess! But they are adorable and are actually quite comfy. Next I got a really cute pair of black shoes with a small wedge. They even have a bow on the side. They are great because I can wear them to work, on campus, out with friends, and with both dressy and casual outfits! I wanted them in red too, but they didn't have my size. :( I'm still upset about that. Just imagine... They were gorgeous. I'm totally a shoe girl in case you couldn't already tell. What are your favorite kinds of shoes? Heels, wedges, flats, converse?

 

Next we hopped over to Rue21 and Ross! In Rue21 I found a Hello Kitty tank that has leopard on it, and I could not leave it behind at the store. It's everything I love all in one tank! The yellow shirt is from Ross, and it is so cute. It's a nice yellow, which is great for spring and summer since it's also a very light shirt. The back is all lace so I'd suggest a camisole, or something underneath!

 These shorts I also got from Ross. I like the blue ones a lot. When I tried them on I realized that the only short I owned were in that same old jean color and texture. These blue ones are really soft and it also came with a cute brown belt. I love when clothing items come with belts, and little extras like that. Makes spending money a little better since it's like you're paying for one item and actually getting two. Next I got these stylish high waisted black shorts! These were an instant love. They feel so soft, and they are perfect for going out and that is something I was looking for since it's going to be too hot to wear pants all the time. Gotta love Florida weather.

 I also got a cute brown, meshy shirt that has white polka dots on them. It has a collar which is a double plus since I've been obsessed with them all season.

I also got this dress from Rue21 and it is fabulous and was only 10 dollars. :)

 I also got this sock things..They were only 3 bucks and they are practical for some of my shoes. I got one in black and nude.

Now for the makeup load.......I think I went a wee bit overboard. Haha. BUT, In my defense I had a 30 dollar giftcard that I had to use. lol
I got another one of my Nexxus hairsprays. This time, however, I'm trying a different type/ The one I've been using is supposed to help combat Frizz and I really love it. It's the best hairspray I've ever used and I might actually make a post on that by itself. Anyway this one is supposed to have a strong hold, and also not have that crunchy feeling which I hope works.

I got two nail polishes! A dark purple, and a starry midnight color.
I got two eye shimmers which I've been wanting to try out for the longest time. They help your eyes appear larger and give them a cute shimmer.
Then I bought 3 lipsticks. An ELF red matte color, and then Milani #17 PlumRose color, and lastly I wanted to try out the color whispers so I grabbed #55, One size fits pearl. It's a really light pink and super adorable. They are all such nice colors and they go on quite nice so I'm excited to wear them. .

Wheeeeeew♥. That is a lot and now as I'm blogging I think I can hear my bank crying. Haha just kidding, just kidding. But actually everything I got was at a good price and I didn't really pay that much money per item. I got some seriously amazing deals so I'm very content with this shopping trip.

Well has anyone gone shopping recently? What did you buy? :)

Seeya later everyone! I'm off to go to class, and then I'm going to sushi! ♥

:3 ♥Jessie♥