since the past couple of days has been cold and snowy in most parts of the country I decided it would be a good idea to post about upcoming spring/summer 2011 trends!

the weather here in California has still been pretty decent, it has a rained a little, but I am ready to have a tan and wear a cute tank and some shorts so thinking forward to this spring cheers me up!

this upcoming season is all about looking to past fashions. according to fashionising.com, these are a few of the trends that are going to be popular this spring!

Fashion Key Looks:

70's Glamour: High-Waisted Pants with Elegant Blouses

Biker Clothing: Motorcycle Jacket, Pants, Boots

Punk Fashion: Studs, Heavy Boots, Safety Pins

60's Lady Like: Full Skirts (Think Dior's New Look from '47)

Clothing Trends:

Maxi Dress Goes Sheer

Lace Clothing

Tassels

Bell Bottoms

Tail Hems (Shorter in Front, Longer in Back)

Accessory Trends:

Cat Eye Sunglasses

Clogs ( I already have two pairs and I love them! )

Kitten Heels: I'm more of a fan of the sky high heels but we'll see if I get into this trend. I couldn't even find a picture of cute kitten heels. They are the short stubby little heel that most people would wear to a boring 9-5 job. Ehhh...

anyway! I am very excited to try out a number of the upcoming trends and will post soon about upcoming swimsuit trends. I can definitely see swimsuits similar to Emilio Pucci's in the 60's will be popular this year! :)

thank you all for continuing to read my blog even though I'm not very consistent with the posts!

xox



I registered for second quarter this morning!

I am taking Effective Speaking, College Mathematics, Color & Design Theory, Merchandising Strategies, and Concepts in Trend Forecasting.

this quarter has been great and I have really enjoyed everything I am learning but I am already so excited for next quarter.

especially to see what Merchandising Strategies and Concepts in Trend Forecasting have in store :)

this week and next week is final project galore.

today I have a final presentation in my Retail Environment class and I am so nervous.

I am awful at speaking in front of people, guess that Effective Speaking class will be helpful!

I also have my final Designer Notebook due which we have been working on the entire quarter. it is a notebook full of twenty designers we have learned about including information about the designer's history, signature designs, vocabulary words to describe the designer, and a critical analysis and future trend analysis. in that class I also have a quiz over a number of designers and a group presentation about Monique Lhuillier.

after a hectic day of school, I have to work until close!

I am currently working at a family owned skate shop that has locations all over southern california, and I could not have asked for a better job.

I love my co-workers and I am learning so much. I get to help put product out on the floor and merchandise different areas of the store. one of my very first shifts me and one of my co-workers did the entire Christmas display. it's been really great.

now it's time to brew up a pot of coffee and get ready for this big day.

the first quarter at FiDM is finally coming to an end.

the next two weeks I have a number of final projects due and two final exams

and thankfully my boyfriend is coming in town next weekend, my own true get away from reality.

as if first quarter has not been stressful enough getting adjusted to school and working as well as living with a complete stranger; yesterday my room mate decided to bail 3 weeks before our lease ended. we made the decision to break the lease early because it was not working out for the two of us and she sprung it on me last minute to move out yesterday

so now on top of having all these final projects, papers, and exams glaring me in the face I have to work my butt off to pay rent completely by myself.

and for those of you who live in California know, it's not cheap.

I'm so thankful and lucky to have my parents here to help me out and loan me money. I made the decision to try to manage this on my own and gratefully accepted the loan but have every intention of paying them back

after the hectic, dramatic day I had yesterday I was talking with my good friend and we are both going through similar situations.

the stress of school, work, bills. all things no other 19 year old has any concern about.

just like I said to Amber, "I guess this is what we get for choosing a real grown up life over tequila shots, frat parties, and dumb football games."

but, I don't regret anything that has happened to me so far in this new life I've begun.

I have grown up and learned a lot over the past couple of months.

in school, at work, with having to be responsible for bills and dealing with people who don't see eye to eye with me.

that is what I came here for. to learn, to grow as a person, and grow into the person I'm supposed to be.

I know this is a fashion blog but I felt that this may help people who feel they are struggling with juggling everything in life as well.

my best advice is..

- remember what is important

- remember who always has your back and make sure they know you love them and appreciate them

- and finally, it doesn't have to always be about work work work, get things done, no time for play. when you are stressed out and don't know how to deal take a step back and enjoy life for a bit.

appreciate life for what it is. you never know how your ultimate lows may help you in the long run.

xox.