Short & Sweet

I wore this to see The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center today. It was, in a word, magical. I might have mentioned this after I saw Romeo & Juliet, but I think that ballet is truly the most exquisite art form in existence.
I won this Yokoo for Urban Outfitters scarf in a giveaway on her blog, it's deliciously cozy and quirky and will definitely be reappearing here soon. After lusting nonstop for the magnificent knits in her Etsy shop, I am so excited to have this!
And these are the boots I briefly showed you here. I know, they have yet to make a decent appearance... soon, I promise.

Vintage lace skirt, my favorite vintage dress (underneath), Forever 21 cardigan, Yokoo for Urban Outfitters scarf, Hue tights, Aerosoles boots, vintage clutch

Sorry for such a quick post, but I am feeling a strange sense of urgency. My life is starting to become very hectic. Between rehearsals and the complete academic craziness of junior year, I feel like I am not going to have a minute of rest until the end of January. If posts become a little sparse for a couple of weeks, please forgive me! Blogging is always a bright spot when real life starts to drag me down.

In Fair Verona, Where We Lay Our Scene

Last night my mom took me to the ballet!
We saw Romeo & Juliet at Lincoln Center. It was absolutely gorgeous.
I generally dislike the story, but the movement and the costumes and scenery were so mesmerizing.


It's official... I am a published poet!
It's so odd seeing my name and my words in print, but in the best way possible.


Also... the most exciting thing has happened to me. Seriously.
I took the Teen Jeopardy qualifying test online about two months ago.
And yesterday I got an e-mail saying that I qualified to move on to the live auditions!
So in about a month I get to audition in New York City...
... and then maybe be on Jeopardy.
I am the happiest person alive!


Watch this piece. Just watch it.
It's really fantastically done. I am eternally grateful to 60 Minutes for driving home the point that fashion is not painfully stupid and requires an unbelievable amount of dedication.
Anna Wintour looks like such a teddy bear with her sunglasses off!

In honor of my first ballet... soft neutrals, basic silhouettes, and striking, sensual black details.

Stella McCartney silk jersey dress, Elle Macpherson silk briefs, Repetto flats, Cosabella camisole, Cosabella bra, Alexander McQueen fringed dress, Lover bodysuit, Vera Wang silk and organza dress, Mimi Holliday by Damaris bra.

(ballet photos by rachel papo)