Black and White

During the winter, I get depressed. 

It's a simple fact of life. 

Even if I have all my friends around me and I'm never really alone if I don't want to be, I get depressed. Introspection dominates my thoughts and I overanalyze and dramatize everything. It's crazy and unreasonable. (And no, I'm pretty sure it doesn't have to do with hormones... it's just wintertime.)

And so, to provide myself with some inspirational relief, I've put together some beautiful images from my web-surfing to give you and me a glimpse of paradise amidst the dreary Boston weather outside. 

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(Tromso, Norway)

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 (At.mosphere: 122nd floor of Burj Khalifa in Dubai)

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(Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland)

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(The Maldives)

Oh man, there's so much I haven't seen yet.

Collar Me Mine

above 3 images from gary pepper vintage

The following look reminds me of back in 6th grade, when everyone was obsessed with those Abercrombie & Fitch polos and would wear them under normal shirts, too, 

just to have the collar stick out.

But I would wear this gladly:

Too cool. This is what I want to wear on a Saturday morning on a quick errand:

(How does she wear the khakis so well?)

And of course, the Peter Pan Collar craze:

via rent the runway

I don't know if it's just the instagram effects, but these photos make me so happy!

I WANT THEM ALL ❤

above 3 via ihearthmong

via apple blossom

Let the SummerFUNtymes Begin

Summer is here and all I can say I've done is catch up on all my spring TV shows and eat a lot of good food. That's good and all, but it's time for a change in scenery.

So it's time for a summer checklist:

= Cook 3 times a week. (I don't mean microwaving things or easy-peesy ramen. Let's try a nice, well thought out meal.)

= Run at least once a day. (Where's the motivation from high school varsity preseasons? Come on now, early morning runs were dabomb!)

= Make at least one DIY project happen every 2 days. (your Pinterest isn't going to sit there being all pretty forever... Pull out that sewing machine from so long ago!)

= Culture youself with a new music artist/album each week. (new albums by Eric Hutchinson, Lenka, Regina Spektor, EP by Sara Bareilles... check out Beck, older Beirut songs)

= Program (keep coding - you won't regret it)

= Tell your sister stories. (Share about things - even imaginary, spontaneous things - with JoJo and make this quality sister bonding time too!)

= Take more photos. (Yeah yeah, uploading might seem like a pain to you, but hey, there's Instagram :) )

I'm excited for this summer! 

What adventures await,

 (via urban-gear)

☆ Wish List ☆

UPDATED 3.31.12 11:11AM

Most of the items on my Wish List are not hot trends or anything.

They're just things I've wanted to get for an excruciatingly and frustratingly long time!!!

College is making me really busy :(

1. OVER THE KNEE BOOTS

(Chinese Laundry Trippin Boot)

(Chinese Laundry Tally Ho Boot)

(Diba Combat Boot)

2. LONG PLEATED SKIRT or TULLE BALLERINA SKIRT

(Ballerina Tulle Mesh Pleated Long Skirt)

3. CUTE EARRING STUDS

(Moon and Star Stud Earrings in 14k Gold by Michelle Chang Jewelry)

(Catbird NYC - Ampersand Studs in Silver)

4. BUTTON-DOWN SLEEVELESS SHIRTDRESS

(Oasis button shirt dress)

5. WRAP AROUND EARRINGS

(Sparkling Wrap Around Earring)

6. WOODEN FRAME GLASSES

("Continental 21" Rolf Wooden Frame)

7. FREE-STANDING COAT RACK

(Michael Young and Katrin Petursdottir Tree Coat Hanger)

(from coatrackguide.blogspot.com)

8. RED DOC MARTENS

(Red Patent 8-eye Dr. Martens)

9. OVERSIZED CROPPED CARAMEL SWEATER

Help me find an image!

10. KIPLING TRAVEL BACKPACK

11. SHOULDER CUT-OFF BLOUSE

(Urban Outfitters)

(from Forever21, as seen on www.dulcecandy.com)

(denim or cotton fabric. button-down & DIY preferred)

12. Earmuff Headphones

(180s Tahoe)

13. DIY FASHION BOOKS

(P.S. - I Made This by Erica Domesek)

14. SPERRY'S TOP-SIDERS

(Coral Patent/Cognac Top-Siders)

15. OPEN BACK BODYSUIT

(American Apparel Bodysuit $32 as seen on KarlasCloset.com)

16. LEATHER SHORTS

(Kelly Bergin Perforated Leather Shorts)