My Top 10 necessities for the fall

Hey..long time no write. I've been real busy- working crazy hours, trying to get back into doing charcoal drawings and sewing new threads, handling school stuff, and drinking mimosas. I must say I am super excited for the fall. Maybe a little more than usual. New Orleans never really get a fall season. It goes from 99 degrees one day and the next day it drops 30 degrees. This past week its been feeling real fall like and less humid. I think we may actually have a fall this time around!

I wanted to do a list of my Top 10 necessities for the fall. These are the things I have, I must get, or will continue buying more of throughout the season. Lately, I've been really into the 70s, ever since I put down my flat iron in April and have been wearing a curly afro since. I've always loved the 70s but I never really acted out on it. I've always admired everyone outfits in Dazed and Confused and secretly wished I could be apart of that movie. I always preferred 80s inspired clothes and colors compared to the 70s since I was about 13. The 70s are rapidly taking over my wardrobe this season!

I've also become deeply interested in 1940s Glam Hollywood. I want plum lipstick, finger waved hair, slinky low cut dresses, and dark nail polish.

Here are my top 10-old favorites and new favorites, in no particular order.

1. Hair Accessories(oversized and subtle). This includes huge bows, barrettes, flapper inspired headbands and clips, bandannas or colorful scarfs tied like a classic housemaid.
2. Fringe( I personally will sew myself a fringed long brown buttonless vest soon)
3. Ruffles( the more layers the better) Let's over-exaggerate it!
4.Zippers( I love zippers in unexpected places for example exposed zippers, zipper pockets, belts and shoes with zippers)
5.High Waist Super Wide Leg Jeans(dark or light wash- I need two pairs and I have yet to find my perfect pair)
6.Oversized scarves or multiple scarves
7.Open toe boots/platform ankle boots/ Gem- colored platform heels
8.Opaque and sheer tights in deeply saturated colors( black,grey, dark greens and purples)
9.PLAID, PLAID AND more PLAID!- Yes -Buffalo,gingham, unstructured,multicolored, monochromatic.
10.One-sies(floral, solid, long, ruffled, pastel colors,plaid)
11. Mini Dresse( ok sorry one more.) I can never live without these. I love them especially 90s styled! I'll throw some tights,boots and a jacket in for the fall.

Karl Lagerfield

Hey!

I evacuated last friday to Plano, TX for Hurricane Gustav. I must say it's not too bad and it's way better than Sugarland,TX(where I was during Katrina). It's also 15 minutes away from Dallas. I went to the Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Ann Taylor Loft,Dillards and AA out here. I found some good stuff. I definitely bought all the shit we dont carry in the NO-1 store. I'll take pictures of my purchases when I get back to NOLA. I don't have my USB cable here with me.

My mom took me on a shopping spree Saturday for my 20th birthday. It was quite exciting and relaxing. I had a really good birthday, considering I had to be in Texas during it. She bought me a new phone and made me cupcakes before the gruesome 9 hour drive. When we got to Plano, I took a 6 hour nap and woke up just in time to make it to lunch. When I woke up, my mom told me we should go to Zea's and go shopping. I'll treat you. That's what I love to hear! I had to take her on that offer.I also received a birthday blackberry cobbler with ice cream on top from Zea's! It was soo delicious! After that, we went shopping for the rest of the day. I was able to get whatever I wanted to. BEAUTIFUL! We also continued shopping for the next 3 days days. I am truly tired and think I should stop while I'm still ahead. You know your shopping has gotten ridiculous when you go to F21 two days in a row.

So today, I decided to take a lunch break from all the ridiculous impulse shopping that was taking place today at American Apparel and Urban Outfitters. I went to this place called, "Cafe Express." It's basically a restaurant with healthy american food including grilled chicken sandwiches, unique blended ice teas and great music. Kudos to them for having free wireless( I've been looking everywhere in Texas!)... While waiting to order my food, I took a break from texting to check out my surroundings. Who is eyeing me from a table 3 feet away? A Karl Lagerfield lookalike! Yes an older tan man with chic black huge sunglasses and white hair. I did a double look! Boyfriend potential? Yes! A fashionable man would do! I should have taken a picture. Dallas is actually quite fashionable. Did I mention I made friends with all the boys in Forever 21, Urban Outfitters and AA?