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Miss London

London I am going to miss you.

I’m going to miss the beautiful sights

I’m going to miss the hustle and bustle

I’m going to miss the dapper men

I’m going to miss the outrageously stylish girls

I’m going to miss the cuffed trousers and bright socks

I’m going to miss the fact that right at 11 in the afternooyou can find a pub filled with people

I’m going to miss they way you say “hiya”

I’m going to miss the fish & chips in SoHo

I’m going to miss the Hawley Arms

I’m going to miss the way everyone says “cheers”

I’m going to miss the food from Brick Lane

I’m going to miss walking into my favorite pub and already have my pint get poured

I’m going to miss riding the top of a double decker

I’m going to miss being able to walk everywhere

I’m going to miss the expression “getting pissed”

I’m going to miss Kensington Gardens

I’m going to miss my flat

I’m going to miss edgy-Edgware road….kinda

I’m going to miss blasting Adele

I'm going to miss The London College of Fashion

Etc

Etc

Etc

Until we meet again London, I will miss you every moment of everyday

Random inspiration

Loving yourself, having no expections for others to love you.
Keith Richards-his autobiography will be my summer read, his effortlessly cool style is eternally inspiring.
Taylor Momsen-badass.
Longsleeved minidresses, tons of bracelets, and the wrist tattoo. <3 it.

xoxo, Emily

Not in the Sky, Not Underground...

On Saturday I had the priviledge of attending the Accademia Italiana fashion show 2011, which had the theme "Not in the Sky, Not Underground". Before the show my roommate and I headed across the Arno to our friend Anna's apartment where we joined her, her lovely roommates and some others from Iowa State for appetizers, wine and ample amounts of champagne.

We then hopped into a mess of cabs and went to the show which as at Teatro Saschal which is in the southern part of Florence. We got there in time to view the graphic and interior design exhibitions, and then took our seats for the show to begin. The booming music and outstanding designs and execution of the clothing gave me such an adrenaline rush. The show was fantastic and featured designs from both undergrad and graduate students of the Accademia.  

The knitwear scattered throughout the show's collections were flawless and easily could be implemented into any boutique seamlessly. My favorite looks though from the show include this bridal dress inspired by the Far East Orient, and the GORGEOUS black and purple tulle ballgowns that I think are completely wearable and amazing. A perfect night out with fabulous friends and even more fabulous fashion.

get obsessed.

I am madly in love with this photoshoot done by Akila Berjaoui (styled and photography)
I stumbled across the shoot on studdedhearts.blogspot.com

Love letter to a City

Dear Amsterdam,
         I miss you with my whole heart.  You are perfect.  You are the perfect mix of a city with small town values.  Your people, parks, and endless array of activities make me love you wholeheartedly.  One weekend was not enough and you left me wanting more. 
Until we meet again

yours faithfully,
Anna 

from boys to men.

Emily and I both share a strong interest in men's fashion.  I love picking up the newest GQ or FANTASTIC MAN to flip through and drool over the fashion...and sometimes models.  When Em came to visit me in London we would see swarms of well dressed men which in return make them more interesting to us and attractive.  Even some of my favorite fashion blogs are only menswear.
Check out Blake Jacobsen...then send your boyfriend the link and hope he gets the hint.
http://blakejacobsen.blogspot.com/

Blake's style is the perfect mix of fashion, looking dapper, but not trying too hard. His use of layering adds dimension to his outfits and shows that he truly knows how to dress.