Times of Transition

I recently read a post by one of my favorites, about experiencing Paris, in New York City. Now for those who have been fortunate enough to experience this wonderful city, you know that it isn't hard to go to a different spot or location, may it be a cafe, a new boutique, or a single street, to experience a completely different culture. However, reading Kelly's post made me start thinking....a couple weeks ago, I was in Florida enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warm weather and it made me so happy, but now I'm back in Indiana, only to wake up to a sunny 35 degree, Monday morning. Not the ideal location to live in, but this is where I'm at in my stage of life. I have to make the best of it.

After moving back from New York City, last May, during the car ride home, I felt like I was being kidnapped and taken to a whole different world. I was then put in my hometown of Nappanee, IN for the summer, to lifeguard and work at a health club. I can definitely tell you this, after living in NYC for a year, working for Chanel & Tracy Reese, and going to one of the most prestigious fashion schools in the country, I felt a little demoted. However, once again I had to make the best of it.

Life is FULL of transitions and changes. That's what makes it interesting and exciting, wondering what will come next. So while I don't have control of my life and not knowing what to expect in the next few months ahead of me, I have tried to find certain things everyday that give me great joy.

So here is my recipe:

-2 cups of coffee before 11am (everyday)

-Continually reading the New York Times, to feel a part of that wonderful city

-A new fashion magazine every once and a while

-New music on my iPod: currently loving a Coldplay/Rhianna playlist

-Friends & Family to keep me grounded

-a good run on a sunny spring afternoon around campus!

Therefore, if you feel like you are "in transition" know you're not alone. Know that it will be okay and things will work out. You just have to have faith! Faith in yourself! So I'm leaving you with the famous words of Mr. Marley, "Don't worry, about a thing, cuz everylittle thing is gonna be alright!"

For now...

take care, love Blair

This Just In...

Everybody loves a juicy scandalous story every now an then. We all loved the Britney Spears comeback, there is Celebrity Rehab witDr. Drew for those who need it 24/7 on VH1, and I will never forget AW Fashion Week 2009 when my friend Katie came rushing into my room stating the controversy with Yigal Azrouel's show and the unexpected Ashley Dupre arrival, causing everyone to focus on her and not his collection. However, March 2010's news deals with Terry Richardson and his love for the younger models is definitely an interesting one.

According to one of my main news sources, for fashion, Fashionista.com, one of Richardson's former models Rie Rasmussen stated at the end of Paris fashion week, "He takes girls who are young, manipulates them to take their clothes off and takes pictures of them they will be ashamed of." This statement by Rasmussen and another one from model Jamie Peck, have not yet been taken to court, but people are already starting to talk.

I just find it "a little bit ironic, don't ya think" that nudity in fashion is considered art, but when a man working in fashion begins to look at it in a sexual way it becomes a scandal. What about Andy Warhol? He was sometimes considered a "horndog"...I'm just saying.

I apologize for this being controversial or out of the norm for me, just thought I would share my thoughts.

For now...

take care, love Blair

Lanvin Anyone???

As I was perusing the "Look of the Day" courtesy of Instyle.com, I came accross SJP's acid-yellow Lanvin dress. I love the look of the one-shoulder, which adds great detail to the dress in addition to showing off Parker's toned shoulders. The nude pumps are a great finish to the dress, knowing this color may be hard to wear.

For now...

take care, love Blair

Sing us a song, Mr. Piano Man....

After, many weeks of no new posts I am finally writing again!!!!!

So latest iPod addition is Billy Joel. Random, I know, but I love his classic songs. "Only The Good Die Young", "Still Rock-n-Roll to Me", and the true classic "Piano Man." This song will always be dear to my heart, because during the past four years I would sing it every fall during the Purdue University Football Season at 9:00am on a Saturday morning to jump start the day!

I love how upbeat his music is and can't get enough of it as I walk to class. I always wonder to myself what other people listen to on their iPod. When working out for guys it's usually angry heavy metal or hard rock music, for girls it's usually what's popular at the time. However, when walking to class what do people listen to? The best is when you have your iPod on shuffle and the most random song plays when you least expect it. It's almost kind of like life, in the sense that some things just randomly pop up when you least expect it and they usually end up working out in your favor.

For now,

Take care, love Blair...