Stories I Only Tell My Friends...

Hello, Rob Lowe!

OK, so I admit it. I'm Gleeking out...

I haven't read it yet but I plan to soon. I hear it's hilarious!

Toting my trusty cup of Starbucks Gingerbread Latte, hanging onto those last Christmas feelings.

Archie comics, Jimmy Fallon and Platform lace-up boots..


One of my favorite weekend pastimes (other than taking photos for the blog!) is haunting my local bookstore. Borders was always my first choice. Until they all closed. So many memories... Anyway, Barnes & Noble now plays a role in my meeting a number of blog readers. I've actually become great friends with one local reader in particular, Caroline, when she reached out to meet up in person. Now, the bookstore is our "hang out" spot for long winded fashion conversations, towering cups of coffee and some good reads. ;)

Also, I have to ask... is anyone else on Shelfari? It's this amazing site that easily compiles your Reading wish list. You can sort your virtual "bookshelf" by what you're reading, have read, and want to read. What am I reading at the moment? Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay and I recently skimmed through Rob Lowe's Stories I Only Tell My Friends.. You can check out my Shelfari profile here.

Photos via iPhone courtesy of Caroline.



FACEBOOK + TWITTER + BLOGLOVIN'

Post Title

→

Stories I Only Tell My Friends...

Post URL

→

https://barbarian-scholar.blogspot.com/2012/01/stories-i-only-tell-my-friends.html

Visit The Barbarian Scholar for Daily Updated Wedding Dresses Collection

What I Wore Yesterday...

Havaianas Alpargatas, Wildfox Tee, Bebe Skinny Jeans similar here, Essie red nail polish




Since yesterday was my day off, I dressed in neutral blues and kept things casual in skinny jeans and alpargatas. I ran a few errands and then stopped by my local Borders to check out the sales, unfortunately all the good stuff was already gone. It makes me sad to see Borders go out of business. That was always my favorite bookstore, aside from Waldenbooks.




The Relic, Butter Neon nail polish




Lately, I've been reading a lot of mysteries and semi-horror books. Just finished The Relic. I had never read it before and thoroughly enjoyed every twist and turn and dark shadow lurking behind every corner. I've also taken to watching Mysteries on TV. See: Monk, X-Files and Alfred Hitchcock.

Post Title

→

What I Wore Yesterday...

Post URL

→

https://barbarian-scholar.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-i-wore-yesterday.html

Visit The Barbarian Scholar for Daily Updated Wedding Dresses Collection

Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss in Fashion

Books have been written (see below) about Kate Moss and her legendary sense of style. She has turned some of the simplest wardrobe staples into must-have pieces. To list a few: Blazers, denim cut offs, slouchy boots (a la Vivienne Westwood Pirate style) and the fringed Minnetonka style. Hunter Wellies, vintage dresses, fur coats, floppy hats, stripes and skinny jeans can also be spotted on Moss day and night. Mixing and matching is Kate's utmost specialty.

Kate doesn’t seem to let fame affect her either. She parties, goes makeup free and lives her love life out in the open. She is Kate Moss, take it or leave it. I'll take it!






It was 2004 when Marc Jacobs first caught my attention. His colorful and fun Marc by Marc Jacobs line was what drew me in. Youthful, refreshing and feminine all rolled into one. Maybe it was Marissa Cooper (from The OC) wearing his pretty sweaters, flirty frocks and flats or when he spearheaded Louis Vuitton's first RTW Collection, either way I was hooked on Marc. He exudes confidence, his creativity is through the roof and he inspires me to grab fashion by the horns and throw every single rule out of the window. Fashion is about self expression and that is what Marc Jacobs encompasses in every single one of his collections, collaborations and fragrances.

What are you Reading?

Post Title

→

Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss in Fashion

Post URL

→

https://barbarian-scholar.blogspot.com/2011/04/marc-jacobs-and-kate-moss-in-fashion.html

Visit The Barbarian Scholar for Daily Updated Wedding Dresses Collection

All That Remains

Forever 21 rings. Essie nail polish. Sweet Valley Twins book.


H&M finally opened up shop nearby! Talk about exciting! I even have a gift card to spend. I've wanted to explore their store for years now. I have a feeling my Spring looks just might be sponsored by their collections.

I'm on the hunt for: rings, dresses, skirts and pretty/frilly things.


What do YOU most want to wear this Spring?


Follow for Blog Updates:
Bloglovin' | Twitter

* Thanks for the Feature and Interview, SALE.com *
&& Check out this Feature of Fashion Chalet on DISFunkshional here.

♫ ♪ [Press Play ►] Dog Days Are Over | Florence + The Machine

Post Title

→

All That Remains

Post URL

→

https://barbarian-scholar.blogspot.com/2010/03/all-that-remains.html

Visit The Barbarian Scholar for Daily Updated Wedding Dresses Collection

Something Blue

Vintage coat and dress. Heels from Miami. Vintage and Forever 21 rings. Urban Outfitters beret.

This was inspired by Carrie Bradshaw during her short stint in Paris. You know that final, majestic sixth season of Sex and The City? Influence by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen is a must read, when I first bought it, and still today.


Know When I Update Again:
Bloglovin' | Twitter


Ps. Gossip girl & 90210 are finally baaaaaack. I'm happy.


Congratulations to the Orient automatic watch giveaway winner: STYLEEZTA. Thanks to everyone who participated.




[Press Play ►] Paper Moon | Shout Out Louds

Post Title

→

Something Blue

Post URL

→

https://barbarian-scholar.blogspot.com/2010/03/something-blue.html

Visit The Barbarian Scholar for Daily Updated Wedding Dresses Collection

Dany Platforms & Essie Spring Polish (Jessica Simpson)

Jessica Simpson Dany in pewter. Thanks, Zappos! Close-Up/Sneak Peek.

Essie Spring 2010 colors.
[L-R]: Lilacism, Neo Whimsical, Pop Art Pink, Red Nouveau, Tart Deco and Van D'Go.

Can you guess the four I chose?



Lately I've been:
Trying out new recipes. Last night I made Angel hair, lemon shrimp, tomato basil pasta. I've invented a new garlic bread (extra olive oil) and tried out chewy gingersnap cookies, with molasses. I'm also catching up on my reading. I just finished Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. My attention was held captive the entire time by the narration given through the main character's thinking process rather than actually speaking out loud. Now, I'm delving into a sea of Judy Blume. Ah the nostalgia!

essie boutique, womansday, amazon

[Press Play ►] To Kingdom Come | Passion Pit

Post Title

→

Dany Platforms & Essie Spring Polish (Jessica Simpson)

Post URL

→

https://barbarian-scholar.blogspot.com/2010/02/dany-platforms-essie-spring-polish.html

Visit The Barbarian Scholar for Daily Updated Wedding Dresses Collection