First week of senior year

One (almost two!) weeks done, only I don't know how many left until graduation. I can't believe that it's already my last year of college. Ever since I came back from abroad, time has gone by so fast. Seriously, junior year went by so fast. I feel like I say this a lot, but this year I actually want to do all the things I've never had time to do. Not sure how I'll fit that in with school, internship and work, but I always seem to manage. 

This past week was fashion week, so looking at the collections kept me pretty engaged every night. Check out my fashion week post for a round up of all my favorite collections and looks. One of the biggest trends I'm excited about is colored hair extensions! I tried coloring my hair (somewhat unsuccessfully) over the summer, and seeing all the collections might be the push I need to actually commit and bleach my hair......but baby steps for now.

Besides fashion, my week was filled with my usual. Food, new friends, new classes, new notebooks, etc. My suitemates and I went to Social Eatz to celebrate senior year. Everything was amazing. I got the asian market salad and ribs appetizer. But the fried chicken (which my suitemate got) was outstanding. Next time I go, I am definitely getting the fried chicken. The drinks were fruity....but super strong. ick.

the lychee mix in is amazing. Kelvin needs to have it more often 

new kitty ring!

new (but painful) shoes

obsessed with my nails.

#NYFW

This season I got to go to two shows!! One, for my current internship, and the second for my summer internship. The two shows were really different in size, location and crowd, so it was nice to experience the two. I had so much fun at both! It's truly amazing how much time and preparation goes into a 10-15 minute show. Here are some pics from my favorite shows, plus behind the scenes pics from Derek Lam and Anna Sui. Enjoy! (all images via the cut)

Altuzarra

walk through at Derek Lam

love the paillette pieces

Aila Wang!!

Calla

Richard Chai LOVE

Peter Som. I also LOVED the pastel hair extensions

Anna Sui. Love the sunnies

the hats are too funny!

Karlie working that gorgeously embroidered dress 

Badgley Mischka

Marchesa

Tory Burch

Alexa Chung front row at Anna! 

The gift bags and run of show which took me hours to count (1200 of each)

Before the doors opened

Summer Reflections

Ahh Labor Day. For me, today is my one day to relax before school and my new internship (!!) and fashion week start. yikes.
I was so sad last week to leave my internship. I couldn't believe how fast the three months went. I learned so much about the fashion industry this summer, but also how to work with people so that you can please everyone (or at least attempt to). Not everything will get photographed, but it's so exciting when they do. Like this Marc Jacobs clutch that was featured in WWD!!

I will never forget this summer, and I hope to work with some of those publicists again in the future! Especially my publicist Elgene.  A huge part of the reason why I loved this internship was because I had such an amazing supervisor. 

The goodies I got for Elgene and Marisa.

Today is spent relaxing, sleeping in (!!), getting ready for classes (and senior year!) and getting dinner with my roommates to celebrate. I'm so excited to see what this year will bring.

my not so lazy days of summer

I can't believe it's already the middle of August....this summer has literally flown by.

Things that are currently on my mind:

• worrying about the new intern who will take my place (and everything I will have to teach him/her)
• worrying about my next (potential) internship at a very well known publication (and no, it does not start with V)
• worrying about my school schedule and those pesky wait lists
• worrying about moving this week
• worrying about packing
• worrying about my weekend job schedule

Sounds depressing....but I have little things to look forward to. Like a sweet treat at the end of the day in the form of Trader Joe's Coconut Bon Bons. Amazing. Also, just looking at all the beautiful clothes at my internship. These days, I am obsessed with the French brand Carven. I love their prints, bright colors and amazing platform shoes. 

Here are some pics from the last month, including my trip to California for my cousin's wedding!

delicious cornflake encrusted french toast

my sister, posing on our hike

new pair of AS sunnies, courtesy of Elgene

the LA sunset from my cousin's house

super yummy yogurt with strawberries and oreos mixed in

I promise once this summer is over, I will be back to my regularly scheduled, weekly posts.

I've been a little m.i.a. recently....I blame this on my new job. Working 7 days a week is definitely not as easy as it sounds (not that it sounds all that easy). Instead of recounting everything I've done for the past 4 weeks, I'll post some highlight pics. Plus, I'm also working on two more posts for the near future. One about my hair and another about my recent diy friendship bracelets.