Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Friday, 26 February 2010
Monday, 1 February 2010
A-Brooch Me
Question: What do strong, smart and fashionable women have in common?
1. Obviously you all are aware of my love for Michelle Obama. She is fantastic in many ways, which I will bring up several times throughout the lifespan of this blog, I'm sure! One of the ways her fashion sense inspires me is through her use of brooches. I always thought brooches belonged on old ladies, but then Michelle came along using broaches to add some pizazz to her already fabulous outfits. And Bam! Shift in perspective!
2. Around the same time I started opening up to this brooch business, I learned my friend Amy was also into using brooches to jazz up a dress, jacket or any ole outfit! Here's how the story goes. While I was living in DC, Amy took me to her favorite jewelry store, The Legendary Beast. This place is a definite treasure--great vintage and antique jewelry and not too much of a strain on the wallet. Yes, please! To my surprise, Amy was looking at the selection of brooches and she's certainly not 98! She's my age! Another eye-opening moment. The jeweler mentioned that since Ms. O was on the scene, brooches have become more popular. Are we surprised? Nope. Of course, lets give credit to Ms. Amy. She is ahead of the game and knew all along just how valuable a brooch can be to an outfit.
3. Mad Men. Need I say more? Have you seen the brooches the ladies rock? Specifically Ms. Harris? She's combines brooches and her signature necklace and it looks damn good! By the way, as I was searching for pictures of Joanie, I learned you can purchase a replica of her signature necklace at 1928.com- for those of you who are interested.
So what lesson have learned today? Brooches are fun, versatile accessories worn by intelligent, stylish women. How could I not embrace them?
Here I am modeling my very first brooch. Purchased in Prague.
1. Obviously you all are aware of my love for Michelle Obama. She is fantastic in many ways, which I will bring up several times throughout the lifespan of this blog, I'm sure! One of the ways her fashion sense inspires me is through her use of brooches. I always thought brooches belonged on old ladies, but then Michelle came along using broaches to add some pizazz to her already fabulous outfits. And Bam! Shift in perspective!
2. Around the same time I started opening up to this brooch business, I learned my friend Amy was also into using brooches to jazz up a dress, jacket or any ole outfit! Here's how the story goes. While I was living in DC, Amy took me to her favorite jewelry store, The Legendary Beast. This place is a definite treasure--great vintage and antique jewelry and not too much of a strain on the wallet. Yes, please! To my surprise, Amy was looking at the selection of brooches and she's certainly not 98! She's my age! Another eye-opening moment. The jeweler mentioned that since Ms. O was on the scene, brooches have become more popular. Are we surprised? Nope. Of course, lets give credit to Ms. Amy. She is ahead of the game and knew all along just how valuable a brooch can be to an outfit.
3. Mad Men. Need I say more? Have you seen the brooches the ladies rock? Specifically Ms. Harris? She's combines brooches and her signature necklace and it looks damn good! By the way, as I was searching for pictures of Joanie, I learned you can purchase a replica of her signature necklace at 1928.com- for those of you who are interested.
So what lesson have learned today? Brooches are fun, versatile accessories worn by intelligent, stylish women. How could I not embrace them?
Here I am modeling my very first brooch. Purchased in Prague.
Friday, 29 January 2010
New Job! New Dress!
Today has been fantastic! The weather is beautiful. It's one of those days where the sun peaks out through the gray-blue clouds and the weather goes from sprinkling to raining. Perfect, crisp London day!
I applied for a job at Body + Soul, a charity that provides support, advocacy and education to people living with HIV. I was called back for an interview, and to my relief, did not make it for the second round of interviews for that particular position. After learning more during the interview, I realized its a bit much for a full-time student to handle, but I thought I'd wait for the call at the end of the week to see what happens.
I was surprised to get a call the very next day from the head of the organization asking if I might be open to other positions (they were still considering candidates for the original job I applied to). We talked and I went in today to interview for a position in the Adult Services Program. I was really flattered that they went out of their way to fit me into their organization (where was this love in DC???) They showed me around their beautiful 5-story building and told me to expect a call by the end of the today or Monday. Lo and behold, I get home and they call! They've offered me a part-time position to run the young adults program! I am so flattered. It's a new position--so room for growth!! My future career path as a therapist fits into it perfectly as I would run support groups for young adults and practice my counseling skills.
In other exciting news, I got a wonderful package from my wonderful bff, Fanny Pak. It's a dress we've both been eyeing at Anthropologie (my favorite store) and she not only got it for herself, but for her favorite missus as well! I've included two pictures of it, one with Fanny modeling the dress all Anthropologie-d out and the other from their website. Will look great with my vintage cowboy boots!
I applied for a job at Body + Soul, a charity that provides support, advocacy and education to people living with HIV. I was called back for an interview, and to my relief, did not make it for the second round of interviews for that particular position. After learning more during the interview, I realized its a bit much for a full-time student to handle, but I thought I'd wait for the call at the end of the week to see what happens.
I was surprised to get a call the very next day from the head of the organization asking if I might be open to other positions (they were still considering candidates for the original job I applied to). We talked and I went in today to interview for a position in the Adult Services Program. I was really flattered that they went out of their way to fit me into their organization (where was this love in DC???) They showed me around their beautiful 5-story building and told me to expect a call by the end of the today or Monday. Lo and behold, I get home and they call! They've offered me a part-time position to run the young adults program! I am so flattered. It's a new position--so room for growth!! My future career path as a therapist fits into it perfectly as I would run support groups for young adults and practice my counseling skills.
In other exciting news, I got a wonderful package from my wonderful bff, Fanny Pak. It's a dress we've both been eyeing at Anthropologie (my favorite store) and she not only got it for herself, but for her favorite missus as well! I've included two pictures of it, one with Fanny modeling the dress all Anthropologie-d out and the other from their website. Will look great with my vintage cowboy boots!
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