Punk purse

I just purchased my first Marc Jacobs and I cant wait to get it.
Well it was a good price that I paid, $40.

I am tired today I started school at 9 and got out at 3 then I had work from 4 to 10, so I feel like I had absolutely no time for myself ): tomorrow I have school from 7:45 to 12 but I will definitely post something new, I just had to share this!

xoxo anna
thank you all for the comments on my room! You guys made my day! :)

New Room + get to know me

Old room....New room.

Here is the icky mess my room was in before, a yellow on the walls I didn't want, and unorganized and lifeless! So I did already start putting items away in boxes, but it still looks like how it was.

I managed to clear away almost everything, we did paint it with this furniture still in room, but without the bed of course.What lovely job my boyfriend did! don't you think? I love the pink!

This is where I put all my Eau de Toilette and body lotions + jewelry box my dad had given me.

I bought these shelves at Ikea.

My new work station.

And this is a mirror I bought at Ikea, I put a lamp over it and now this is where I do my makeup!

What do you guys think about my new room?

Here is a little about me:

This is me, As you may know my name is Anna.
I am 19 years old, almost 20 (October) and I am a college student who is looking to transfer this spring or next fall depending where I end up going to school. I will be majoring in Fashion Merchandising and I am looking forward to start!
I like blogging because it is a good way for me to read up on fashion news and stay informed, while I write about it.

mark ring giveaway winner!

This is Rachel from In An English Accent winner of the mark ring giveaway!
I basically wrote everyones name on a small piece of paper and drew the winning name from a paper bag!
Congratulations Rachel!

YRB + last day of giveaway

I just had to put up these new images of Kim Kardashian shot for YRB by photographer Mike Ruiz.
She looks so unrecognizable, I love the clothing used, the red on shoulder gown is amazing!

what do you guys think of these pictures and photo shoot?
[Kim Kardashian]

Make sure to enter the giveaway!! today is the last day!!

camping at the Bellagio

[Teen Vogue]
I absolutely loved this editorial in Teen Vogue's September issue! The neon colors are so inspiring. I was reminded for some reason on Las Vegas Bellagio hotel, because of the colors and fun in the interior of the hotel.

Here are some pictures of the Ballagio, you will see what I mean when I say that it looks like they went camping in the Bellagio.These colorful jelly-fishing looking decorations are on the ceiling in the lobby.
[via]

Wonderfull chocolate fountain
[via]

camping site,JK, but its beautiful, when I went this whole area had tiny carnaval rides for mini people that do not exist...I wish I had my old so you guys could have seen.
[via]


Make sure to enter my giveaway!! Last chance to enter is tomorrow at 11:59pm Pacific standard time!!

cruise around

Check this cruiser bike from G by Guess, price is $329.

Promoting an environmentally friendly way of transportation.

So are bicycles a fashionable travel essential?
That is for you to decide, but here are some photos.
[The Satorialist]


Even Teen Vogue's Eva Chen has a bike!

I have actually been wanting a bike for a while, and now I see that you can still look great and do your part by riding a bike to school, work, etc.

Does any body ride a bike?

make sure to enter my giveaway!!

Giveaway + Sophistique

Lauren Conrad and mark came out with a new scent:

Sophistique Eau de Toilette
described as, "An unexpected blend of sheer, precious lotus, basmati rice and golden amber wraps you in irresistible warmth; while orange blossom and ginger wood add a sophisticated femininity."
I love the description and am going to buy it, it will be available at mark next month on the 16th.



I will be doing my very first giveaway!

last day to enter will be friday (8/28/09) and I will be giving away this really cute ring from mark.
Rules:
1.Leave a comment to be entered

That is it and you will automatically be entered for the giveaway, I only have a few people visiting my blog so chances are greater at scoring this cute ring.

Global environmental issues

I was just inspired to bring up an issue that maybe not many people are aware of. I was reading HiFashion and I was reminded of my environmental science class where I made a report on textiles and their effect in our world, I have been wanting to post this and well today is the day.

We all like great bargains and deals, just like big businesses who are creating products to sell to us, when designers and product developers are searching for fabrics and contacting mills they always want a better cheaper price, so these mills located oversees, particularly in China, are obligated to find a way to keep prices lower, make a profit, and not lose customers.

This was the case of Fountin Sets' Faun Textiles in Dongguam China where athorities found that the mill was dumping 22,000 tons of untreated water from dyeing operations into a nearby river DAILY, villagers had been complaining to athorities about the conditions in the river. Some villagers mentioned how the state of the river has changed ever since the mill opened its doors in 1989. The water isn't safe for fishing or drinking and is a threat to agriculture, which is how these poor villagers make their living.


Mr. Lam's Pacific Textiles is another mill that was found to be dumping conatminated water into a nearby river in China, but what they did to "hide" the evidence (the colored water) was getting employees on boats to dump dye neutralizer in the river to change the color from red to brown.

Dyes and the dye neutralizer severly damage rivers ecosystem since they have a high biological oxygen demand, which results in organisims in or near the river not being able to survive because of the loss of oxygen. This results in a chain of problems that are especially effecting villagers.

So, you want to know some of the brands that where purchasing from these mills?
Gap Inc.
Target Corp.
Tommy Hilfigre Corp.
Reebok
Nike
Liz Claiborne
and Wal Mart

Nike was the only one to respond and have evidence that they where monitoring the mill and taking water samples, which where done by the mill so it was not sure if they interfered with the samples.


This is what happens when apparel companies are out to get the best bargains and deals, and then we are the ones purchsing from their stores and possible supporting such activity and damage being done to the environment. Faun Textiles was saving over $35,000 a year by directly dumping the water and not treating it.

Chinas water pollution laws are becoming stronger and with the help of villagers, authorities are able to point source the pollution and fine the mills and have them fix their problem.


What do guys think about this?

xoxo anna

[WSJ]

Twilight's making money

Luna Twilight will be launching next month in Nordstrom and Dillards, this line is aimed at older girls and women.

Volturi Twilight will be launching in stores such as Hot Topic and Torrid next month.


What do you guys think about this Twilight craze?
I can compare it to Harry Potter because of the whole the book turned movie and the insane popularity.

xoxo anna

P.S. I love the blush

workin girl

You should really cheak out Mango's website to view some hot pictures of their new face: Scarlett Johansson shot by Mario Sorrenti. Johansson looks amazing wearing animal prints including leopard and zebra.
"MANGO chose the beautiful actress as the image for the campaign for her extraordinary personality, which embodies the ideal of the urban, enterprising, daring woman that we target. Johansson is the epitome of an elegant, sensual woman who is at the same time both creative and inquisitive, and always aware of the latest fashion."
[Mango]

CANT WAIT

So I have to admit that I love Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and this sunday I can't wait for Kourtney and Khloe take Miami! I am very excited to see them open the new Dash Miami boutique and all the dramarama and sisterly love.

and speaking of shows....new Project Runway coming on Thursday!



So as for my room, I have began taking pictures of my progress, I think I decided on the color all thats left it to finish getting my things out, painting, buying a desk, and who knows what else..



xoxo anna

FALL in love

Jacket:lulus.com; Dress: forever21; clutch: urban outfitter; boots: Cutseygirl.com
For this fall I am in search of a faux leather jacket, just like the one above, I love the side zipper, it is perfect.So I put together an outfit inspired for fall. The plaid ruffle dress paired with the leather jacket and ankle boots give this an edge, and the suede ruffle clutch to mix it up a bit and make it more feminine.

Right now I am revamping my room, I am going to paint it (with the help of my boyfriend), and decorate it with maybe a new desk and other items I bought from ikea. I am so excited, I have always loved planning a new room and now I am going to make it happen! I will definitely post before and after pictures, but I probably wont be done for maybe 3 weeks.

xoxo anna

peek a boo

California Apparel News spring 2010 trends sneek peek are here.

And these are my faves:


Shhh by ROBIN ANTIN


SEXY PANTIES AND NAUGHTY KNICKERS


WENDY GLEZ ORGANIC

So light and sexy, perfect for lounging around the house.