Young◊Damsel

guess who's back...momentarily, indecisively

2011-02-14T19:48:00.003-05:00

well hello there...it's weird being on my blog again, let alone posting on it! what a concept!

i really did love this blog with all my heart and put forth every creative effort in making it my very own, virtual work of art--it was an outlet of self-expression that sums up my undergraduate years of high school.

last time i posted was at the least...2 years ago. wow, a crazy thought. i'm graduating high school now, heading off to college. a scary thought, but so invigorating at the same time.

i wonder if i'm even writing to anyone anymore...at one point i remember having over 80 comments on a post and tons of followers--such an honor, honestly! it's satisfying to post what you feel onto the world wide web with the click of a button, but even more to know that people out there, all over the world, are not only reading it but also enjoying it.

i don't know if i'm back for good, probably not. but i did want to just "drop in," curious if anyone out there is reading....

despite however busy i have become since my last post, it's ironic that i'm sitting in bed on valentine's night, haha. oh well, it's overrated anyways.

i did get a tumblr, which (for now) i'm posting on often so please please follow me! i would love to entertain--and maybe even inspire--you in some way even if it's not on this blog.

youngdamsel.tumblr.com

and, as a cheers to tradition, here is my music suggestion to conclude this post :)

home - edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros

fuck that, here's one more:

hello - martin solveig & dragonette

ending with a "hello," no pun intended....ciao!

sugar and spice: what must i sacrifice?

2009-08-24T14:42:00.024-04:00

Posted here is a result of boredom and inspiration--particularly from poster-child Molly Ringwald. The Breakfast Club is by far one of my favorite movies, partly because of the time period's unique style that to me could be defined as a "bubblegum-eclectic". Even my own mother, who shops exclusively at Ann Taylor Loft nowadays, was captivated by the era's style, sporting spiked bangs and red acrylic nails at one point...quite disturbing.

The outfit: silk romper is actually lingerie, the killer nude heels are steve madden, and the adorable blush blazer belongs to my friend's mother dearest.

here she is below, channeling a more edgy element of the 80s sporting a plum silk night gown and vintage leather jacket.

my first day of school was today...so sad.

on a brighter note, i had a kick-ass summer filled with party after party and nights that i can't quite seem to remember the next morning (; SUCCESS!

&&& next post ----> fisheye photos!!!!!

XOXO

listen to - drive by the deftones

i'm still an animal

2009-08-11T01:39:00.005-04:00

it's quite depressing that summer is almost over, though the haunting stack of incomplete summer work assignments peering over at me from the corner of the desk is even more.*long sigh* i do have an exciting week coming up however, which includes crashing at two different hotels--make that three actually. i literally feel like a gypsy for i have lived out of the same two bags for seven days now, and have not slept not one day in my own bed.it feels pretty amazing. aside from all nonsense, this is just a quick little post to assure my beloved readers that i am in fact not dead--and to inform you of the upcoming SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY POST...that is the full documentation of my summer via fisheye-lomography photos. get excited!

meatballs & cupcakes

2009-07-16T21:13:00.018-04:00

shalom shalom. summer has been beyond great--definite improvement from a couple posts ago let me tell you! i'll wrap up my past weekend in a series of words: smeared eyeliner, fluffy skirts, birthday sex, hard rock, fried sushi, tattoo war, gay dancers, crank dat, sleepover pranks, shaving cream, youtube galore, drug dealer, meatballs and cupcakes, boat and tanning, ice cream sandwich, creepy guys, reggaeton, BRUNO, applebee's!

yay! your turn!

*oh! and i was tagged by tink in my closet so here it goes...although i will cut it down to just five, tehe:

1) never have i ever been to europe.

2) i am disgustingly indecisive.

3) huge sweet tooth, HUGE.

4) neat freak, when i feel like it.

5) favorite colors: mint and salmon!

*further comments on bruno: funny as hell, but i must admit, my life was scarred just a bit. definitely not for the faint of heart or mind!

*thank you to omganotherone for giving me my first ever award! yee!

listening to - ca plane pour moi by plastic bertrand

how many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone...

2009-07-02T18:43:00.010-04:00

in part to your suggestions and hopeful wishes--my summer has in fact gotten significantly better! yesterday i went out and saw public enemies with my dad and little sister--it was amazing! johnny depp is just beyond godly! then later on i went over to my friend gianna'a house, valeria came over, and us three along with her older sister karina saw tranformers in imax! i honestly didn't like it too much--shia is beautiful though, as well as miss fox...and boy does she know it. then we all slept over gianna's and had a grand ol' time.

and here's what i wore a little earlier this evening...

alexander wang pocket t, mom's le suit blazer, F21 tights, steve madden pumps [can't walk in them], vintage chanel.

not sure how i'm going to spend fourth of july. my ideal plans would consist of staying at the ritz down at the key and spending the day and night on the beach with friends. will it happen? probably not. i will fill you in though!

and as mentioned in previous posts, i have been taking tons of pictures on my little lomo-fisheye camera and will post them once the roll is up. it'll be a cute little documentation of the summer (:

thank you for the continuous, encouraging comments as well as the growing number of followers! besos!

listening to - 21 guns by green day

ben, the two of us need look no more<33

2009-06-29T22:30:00.014-04:00

ciao readers ! how have you all been ? i wish i could say that i've been absolutely fabulous, enjoying every day and night of this glorious summer to its fullest--however, that would be a lie, and i can't lie to you my loves ! the truth is i've been pretty bored. i wake up at noon, watch csi for a few hours, wait for my mom to get home from work and hope she takes me out--which most of the time doesn't happen--and i basically just stay in my pj's the whole day, staying up till 3 most nights, just on my computer. yeah. so exciting right ?! i really do wish i could give you some fabulous story as to how i've been spending my free time. tell me that you've been bored too and make me feel better will you ? (:

aside from that, this is what i wore to lunch today...

minus the heels of course, hehe! a pretty simple outfit, my DIY levi's, a flannel dress that shrunk and is now a shirt from F21, and some random pair of wedges from some random store.

i also hope you like the new sidebar polaroids--took me hours to do! question for you all: who is your favorite from those featured?

additonally, i'm sure you noticed my new header! done by none other than the fabulous ELZA from MISSDIORCOUTURE--she's fabulous! and speaking of her, she asked me to inform all of my lovely readers on a very exciting project she's working on! along with editor jamie richards, she will be working as fashion director for the new MONOCHROME MAGAZINE-- "a unique project which mixes inspiring style, art, and design, to be exhibited both online and in print"--huge names will be contributing to and collaborating with monochrome, including elie saab, christian lacroix, the cobra snake, garance doré, and many more! definitely check it as soon as it is published online!

oh! and i am pleased to inform you that i have in fact joined the phenomenon known as twitter! follow me? i also joined bloglovin'! so follow me there as well if you'd like!

well that's it for now! hope you are having a bit more fun than i am this summer, haha. also i would like to pay my respects to the absolutely incredible and legendary michael jackson. he will live on in his songs for the rest of eternity, continuing to inspire others! (and let us not forget ed, farrah, and billy mays as well<33)

listening to - mr. brightside by the killers

i am back--and in love!

2009-06-15T11:33:00.017-04:00

hello lovelies! i apologize for my lack of updating, however i was vacationing with a friend for a week! it was quite fun and i took tons of pictures on my adorable little lomo fisheye camera from urban outfitters. before i start my post i would first and foremost like to thank every single one of you! like, are you kidding me? 75 comments?! no words can express my extreme gratitude! i will say that i indeed will comment every single one of you dears back--pinky promise! hehe. now onto the topic of the day...i came across a blog today--let's just say i think i have found a god. my jaw literally dropped at the sight of the absolutely breathtaking photos posted on this heaven-sent url. they are the epitome of everything i love most, and everything i desire in my style. i had yet to find a blog that aroused such an obsessive reaction from myself--that is until i found him. enough talk--let's get to the main attraction, baby. i now introduce to you--sacha hilton.

give your ears a treat for me, will you? -- a bad dream by keane andddd my new blog song!

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young damsel meets le reve...

2009-05-31T14:09:00.018-04:00

it has finally happened! myself and fellow blogger valeria from le reve (aka my bestest amiga) have come together for a fabulous photo shoot (: and while i should be studying for my geometry final, i have come to the conclusion it is absolutely necessary to post these photos, for they are, in my opinion, darling! the day consisted of crashing into another car while [horribly] parallel parking, getting yelled at by the owner of a hookah bar, sipping on way-too-strong cuban coffee, blasting girl talk and peter bjorn, stealing OJ and vodka from grandparents, munching on paella, sneaking out into guys' cars, ordering chinese food at god knows what time, and finally squeezing into a full bed--oh those summer nights<33

what i wore: forever 21 dress, gray leggings, steve madden cobalt heels (vale's...hehe) and a vintage dooney and bourke...[check out the hello kitty temporary tattoo on my neck in the last shot, hehe]
what valeria wore: chiffon dress from boutique "blush", urban outfitters sling, and fringe sandals

listen to: play your part by girl talk & the chills by peter bjorn [both fabulous and insanely good recommendations from vale's sister, amelie<33]

summer-oh-nine

2009-05-29T14:45:00.000-04:00

since summer is only four days away--yes, just four--i have decided to make myself a little "do-to list" of the things i want to experience the most this long, much needed break. let us begin...

wake up every morning with the previous night's make-up smeared all over
go to bed with my ears ringing, in part to the blasting music i was surrounded with at a party and/or concert all night
rent a room at the ritz on the beach for a week and throw a mad crazy party
take a spontaneous trip somewhere--anywhere--and drive till the road ends
meet new people and hookup with someone whose name i won't remember the next morning
pull an all-nighter(s)
never ever follow the rules
and finally, get as tan as this girl, hehe...

listen to: yet another new "blog song," which ironically is also associated with gossip girl in that it's ed westwick's band! andddd, as i just realized, the song after is taylor momsen's band! ahahaha, how funny...i sware i didn't plan it!

ps: thankyouthankyouthankyou for all the comments!

thirty-three on the last post--that's a record loves<33

doctor, i'm feeling a little funky!

2009-05-21T21:00:00.001-04:00

"mommy, i think i'm coming down with something..."

i honestly never thought i would be saying this...but...i simply adore doc martens! especially the floral ones! so cute! they are totally in right now, totally awesome, and i'm totally getting a pair! screw the hot weather, i'll wear them with just a bathing suit if i have to!

listen to...my new "blog song". i guarantee it will make you want to fall in love, just like chuck and blair<33

an underwater fantasy...

2009-05-12T17:34:00.000-04:00

elena kalis

speechless, i know.

you know those times when you're feeling particularly adventurous and a thought crosses your mind that as first seems absurd, but due to your unusual risk-craving it seems more appealing with every second that passes? aha. well yesterday while in a state of desperation due to the extreme temperatures, an idea popped into my mind: jump into the pool will all my clothes on. so, i did. total bad ass i know.

of course almost immediately after i had to get out and dry off, take a shower, finish my spanish homework, study for a theology and spanish test, and pick up my room. but at least in that brief, unexpected action i was able to escape reality, even if for just a moment, and enter an underwater fantasy...

//never have i ever//

2009-05-10T15:56:00.000-04:00

:wanted summer so bad:

bikbok

expect that kings of leon post in maybe about a week?

my baby [macbook] got taken from me from a big bad monster [mom].

and you see, that is where all my rare, insane pictures of KOL are saved...

shed a tear for me, will you darlings?

listen to: west coast by coconut records

& watch: the oc

[[i'm almost done with season one and let me tell you, i AM moving to cali]]

we need a change!

2009-05-08T16:14:00.000-04:00

hello lovelies. now before i post on last night (KOL concert), which for now i will simply say was completely, unbelievably incredible, hands-down best concert i have ever been to--scratch that--best experience of my life...i wanted to share a video that i am simply in love with, not only because it's for my all-time favorite designer MATTHEW WILLIAMSON, but simply because it's like really really cool. enjoy cuties!

oh and i of course cannot forget to THANK YOU ALL the comments! you've made me a happy camper--be proud!

thought of the day: copy catters suck. big time.

listen to: on call by kings of leon (i had to, hehe)

tonightonightonight.

2009-05-07T16:56:00.000-04:00

yup. it's tonight.

you can say i'm a tad physced.

i will give fullll details plus post pictures as soon as possible!

cobrasnake

ps: i'm loving the comments. keep em' coming darlings<33

listen to: milk by kings of leon

complete class.

2009-05-05T18:00:00.000-04:00

ashley olsen looks incredible.

and i'm loving the self-promotion, as she is wearing very own label, the row.

a vision in white.

i officially declare her the best dressed of the 2009 Met Gala.

and i am completely obsessed with the fact she's dating the national treasurer guy. and i do not mean nicholas cage. ew. i mean justin bartha. total cutie.

oh! how does the new banner and side pictures look? i had a lot of free time on my hands today, hehe.

try to catch me now...

2009-05-04T22:00:00.000-04:00

no school tomorrow! meaning for once i'm actually appreciating the ability to watch gossip girl without worrying about homework or studying. thank you god, for a not-so-manic monday. thank you also for the fact that in two days is the kings of leon concert, and that summer is a handful of weeks away. below, some pictures i found that are boasting summer freedom! sorry to be such a tease, hehe. i couldn't resist!

photographs credit of nirrimi joy hakanson

quote of the day:

"well you can tell jesus, the bitch is back."

oh georgina, how i've missed you.

all hail the queen.

2009-05-03T20:42:00.000-04:00

janis joplin may very well be considered queen of the hippies or mother of rock n' roll. her irreplaceable and chilling voice rang out through the sixties, offering a beacon of hope to those who felt misunderstood in a critical and evolving world.

listen to...this video. seirously, do it.

future love.

2009-04-30T21:33:00.001-04:00

i can already taste summer '09.

and it's sweeeet.

2009-04-24T20:34:00.001-04:00

then wear the gold hat, if that will move her;

if you can bounce high, bounce for her too,

till she cry "lover, gold-hatted, high-bouncing lover,

I must have you!"

- Thomas Parke D'Invilliers

the beautiful words that start off the great gatspy...

oh how i would love to have lived in the 1920s.

minus the great depression...

if i could jump from the 20s to 50s and live well through the 60s, life would be grand.

excited much?

2009-04-23T19:39:00.000-04:00

in exactly two weeks i will be sitting within 10 feet of musical geniuses and the poster children of indie music: kings of leon. you can say i am a little bit excited. what's your opinion on them: like them, hate them?

(cali kids are so cool. i'm jealous)

listening to...skeletons by tiny masters of today

little miss j.

2009-04-21T20:00:00.000-04:00

although i've never been a huge fan of taylor momsen, this nylon photo shoot is gorg i must say. i really like her style, it's an edgy glam! as far as her character on my beloved GG (for those of you who watch)...she really hurt chuck's feelings last night; poor baby :/...although we all know he deserved it.

i was gonna clean my room, but then i got...

2009-04-20T19:34:00.000-04:00

happy 420 loves.

i spent my last weekend of spring break 09 in south beach. endless days at the beach, and endless nights on ocean drive partying with drag queens (literally, it was the gay and lesbian festival this weekend haha) ended in serious consequences. i am burnt all over. it's bad. i'm as red as the alexander wang t-shirt i bought this weekend. oh well. i'll take future-tanned skin, that is if it doesn't peel (cross your fingers), any day if it means a crazy weekend that's only possible in the one and only miami beach.

listen to: strangers by portishead

$$$

2009-04-15T19:06:00.000-04:00

it's very fair to say that i have satisfied my ever present shopping-crave this spring break.

the total items purchased so far...

2 Oversized Ralph Lauren V-Necks

2 Skinny Crop AE Jeans

1 Pale Yellow Skinny Ankle Zip AE Jean

1 Bright Yellow Ralph Lauren Jean

1 Boho Linen Zara Dress

1 Ralph Lauren Boatneck Nautical T-Shirt

3 Pairs of Sandals: Beaded, Thong, Gladiator

1 Light Blue James Perse Racerback

1 Trina Turk Floral Bejeweled Bathing Suit Bottom

1 pair of Navy Slip-on Keds

Hm. That seems about right. Although I hate to be biased...a favorite would definitely have to be the James Perse Racerback. A guilty pleasure indeed.

Pictures will be up as soon as each is worn :)

Until then, enjoy some Chung...

Oh! And I saw Pineapple Express for the first time a couple nights ago. FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER!

In honor of the movie, listen to: Electric Avenue by Eddy Grant and Coconut Girl by Brother Nolan.

un artiste de l'art de la mode

2009-04-11T10:56:00.001-04:00

When it comes to creating fashion collages, no one does it better, correct me if i am wrong, then Elza Stirna at MissDior Couture. I can legit spend hours just browsing the hundreds of completely original, bold pieces she has created. So, props to you Elza. You have a gift that I am obsessed with.

"sugar free"

"welcome on board of the express 'paristic' "

q&a.

2009-04-10T20:02:00.000-04:00

tagged by: valerie love

what is your current obsession?

aside from lady gaga, i just watched factory girl, so i would have to definitely say edie sedgwick.

what is your weirdest obsession?

hm. checking facebook like every two seconds.

what are you wearing today?

vintage levi's, valeria's urban outfitters tank (hehe), nine west silver gladiator sandals, black coach shoulder-bag.

Why is today special?

because i am alive, of course!

what would you like to learn to do?

play an instrument, learn a new language.

what's for dinner today?

i think pizza, but i'm still full from the nut-crusted mahi-mahi i had at lunch! yum.

what's the last thing you bought?

a purple sweater shirt from forever 21. and it was just 3.99! (;

what are you listening to now?

the jimmy choos by chester french.

what is your favorite weather?

when it's sunny, so you feel warm, yet a cool breeze blows every now and then.

what is your most challenging goal right now?

getting "him"...hehe. so frustrating!

what do you think of the person that tagged you?

um. bestfriendintheworld. need i say more?

if you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would like it to be?

definitely on the shores of malibu...or maybe a little apartment in paris?

Favorite Vacation Spot?

well, i haven't traveled too much. but so far i guess i would say cali <3

What would you like to have in your hands right now?

driver license...and a couple hundred bucks tucked inside some louboutin heels would be nice too (;

What would you like to get rid of?

all insecurities.

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?

i'm suprisingly in an nyc mood.

which language do you want to learn?

spanish, damnit!

What did you dream of last night?

can't remember, unfortunately /:

Who do you want to meet in person?

audrey hepburn, marilyn monroe, misha barton, rachel bilson, coco chanel, lady gaga, dvf, whitney port, harley viera newton, andy warhol, and of course edie sedgwick. there's a million more, i just can't think of them right now...

One thing that you would snitch out of someone's closet, with no regrets?

juliana's william rast jeans and natasha's chanel purse(s).

What is your dream job?

working at a fashion magazine, editing, designing, directing, writing. anything! more specifically, i would love to work at nylon <3

If you had €100 what would you want to spend it on?

hm. definitely some killer heels, a jenny packham dress, some paul & joe outfits. a car?

Fashion pet peeve?

hollister/americaneagle/abercombie screen t's. vomit.

Do you admire anyones style?

mishamischamischa.

Describe your personal style:

classically chic and simple, with a touch of urban edge.

i tag...

poor little rich girl.

2009-04-10T19:31:00.000-04:00

just finished watching factory girl, and am speechless. what a victim edie was...it truly breaks my heart. she will always represent glamour, fully and unconditionally.

a short video providing just a glimpse into edie's life....

i.like.you.alotlot.

2009-04-09T16:17:00.000-04:00

"think you're really hothot."

as i've stated before...lady gaga is pure genius.

like it's disgusting how originally cool she is! i mean, ive always known she was awesome, but experiencing UP CLOSE at a concert...wow!

here's a little preview of what the concert was like.

warning: extremely amazing.

speechless. i know.

oh! and the opening performer was none other than the artist of my current "blog song": CHESTER FRENCH! how ironic is that?!

of course, they were so amazing, definitely check them out!

and then the white tie affair was there as well. they were just as talented/sweet as when saw/met them last time.

all in all, last night started spring break off with a bang.

and as the lady gaga would say herself...

"bang bang, we're beautiful and dirty rich"

check it:

lady gaga

boys boys boys

summerboy

paparazzi

beautiful, dirty, rich

the fame

money honey

white tie affair

candle (sick and tired)

allow me to introduce myself...mr.right

price of company

the letdown

chester french

she loves everybody

the jimmy choos

birthday gift.

2009-04-07T17:55:00.001-04:00

meet my new baby, mac. oh what a sweet sixteen this has been.

an inspiration.

2009-03-29T21:31:00.001-04:00

there is this pair of shorts from urban outfitters that i have just been obsesssssing over.

it has that 80s high rise, distressed look to them, of which i am in love with!

since i was feeling a little adventurous today, i took a pair of my moms vintage levi's and cut them into shorts.

here's the result:

like them? i think they're pretty cute, hehe. but, i still need to make them look more destroyed. i've tried a cheese grater and a knife...any other tips?

anyways, i wore this outfit to the movies, race to witch mountain, which wasn't so bad as i thought it would be, and then to this awesome dive called "sully's" where i had dinner. it has that bar vibe, because well, it is a bar, yet it serves escargot and mahi mahi! i had the former with some stuffed mushrooms! yum!

details on the outfit:

shirt: ralph lauren

cardigan: boutique in miami beach

shorts: vintage levi's

belt: american eagle

shoes: bcbg

necklace: grand canyon

purse: vintage dooney and burke

harley rocks.

2009-03-28T13:33:00.000-04:00

harley viera-newton

awesome.

in light of ultra...listen to: Signature by Dj MEHDI

my new camera.

2009-03-26T17:31:00.001-04:00

listen to: "Kids" by MGMT & "North London Trash" by Razorlight

we'll stand against the test of time...

2009-03-19T19:23:00.000-04:00

four day weekend lovesss <33

i'm beyond excited!

beach everyday and party every night!

jealous? (;

some bathing suits i want:

from victoria's secret.

listen to: gifted by n.a.s.a ft. kanye west, santogold, & lykke li

dare to be daring.

2009-03-17T17:29:00.000-04:00

i really like this picture.

it's funny and just makes me envious of her summer freedom.

sigh.

only a few weeks until my birthday &&& spring break <333

yeeeeee!

listen to: she loves everybody by chester french

make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

2009-03-16T17:55:00.000-04:00

some thoughts of the day, emerson style:

- "envy is ignorance" - if you are jealous of someone else and want to be someone else, you obviously do not know how great you are yourself, hence the ignorance.

- "imitation is suicide" - in trying to be someone else you are killing yourself, and killing that individual person inside of you.

- “we are always getting ready to live, but never living” - stop planning to do something and stop wasting time on a computer imagining yourself doing things you like--go out there and do it!

hope you've gotten some motivation from the inspiring words of the greatest writer that ever lived.

ps: isn't mischa totally boss?

anything but your "average joe"...

2009-03-12T21:20:00.000-04:00

Paul & Joe's Fall 2009 RTW Collection, which debuted this past Wednesday, literally features everything from Josie and the Pussycats-inspired looks (complete with pink fur) to a comfy, nerd ensemble. Here are a few of my favorites...

currently listening to: Take Me to the Riot by Stars

that's not my name.

2009-03-12T17:41:00.000-04:00

Another blog name change!

If you haven't noticed...I'm as indecisive as it gets.

Let's recap, shall we?

I started the blog as "LE MESS"...from there it went to "HOTHOTMESS".

I then aimed to name it "clean young mess.", however that url is already taken.

After a couple dozen minutes, searching for some kind of inspiration, I decided on "Young Damsel".

So: What do YOU think?

For now, I like it. It's simple and has an elegant feel to it.

PS: Don't be surprised if the name changes next week (;

music is life, inspiration.

2009-03-10T18:33:00.000-04:00

some old, some new, all amazing.

1901 - Phoenix

Sleepyhead (Landau 'Wake Up Remix) - Passion Pit

Girls and Boys - Blur

I Love College - Asher Roth

Shelia - Jamie T

Paris - Friendly Fires

Electro-Socket Blues - Rogue Wave

Trust Your Stomach - Marching Band

Negative - Project Jenny, Project Jan

Ottoman - Vampire Weekend

Toca's Miracle 2008 - Fragma

The Longest Road (Deadmau5 Mix) - Morgan Page

Don't Trust Me - 30H!3

Unstoppable - Kat Deluna

Unstoppable - Drake ft. Lil Wayne and Santogold

I Decided - Solange Knowles

Syrup & Honey - Duffy

Kill the Director - The Wombats

2009-03-10T17:45:00.000-04:00

Henry David Thoreau is a pure mastermind.

While dreadfully completing a homework assignment I came across a beautiful essay entitled "Sounds" from Thoreau's book "Walden".

I can honestly say I have never been more inspired by a piece of writing.

Basically, I experienced and yearned for a complete peace after reading.

Under are some of my favorite lines from "Sounds".

I sat in my sunny doorway from sunrise till noon, rapt in a revery, amidst the pines and hickories and sumachs, in undisturbed solitude and stillness, while the birds sing around or flitted noiseless through the house, until by the sun falling in at my west window, or the noise of some traveller's wagon on the distant highway, I was reminded of the lapse of time. I grew in those seasons like corn in the night, and they were far better than any work of the hands would have been. They were not time subtracted from my life, but so much over and above my usual allowance...

If we were always, indeed, getting our living, and regulating our lives according to the last and best mode we had learned, we should never be troubled with ennui. Follow your genius closely enough, and it will not fail to show you a fresh prospect every hour.

I had this advantage, at least, in my mode of life, over those who were obliged to look abroad for amusement, to society and the theatre, that my life itself was become my amusement and never ceased to be novel.

RICK.OWENS.

2009-03-05T21:19:00.000-05:00

enough said.

name change !

2009-03-02T18:58:00.000-05:00

yes, i have changed the blog name.

it went from "le mess" to "hothotmess"

i like it better...at the moment.

it's sexy and edgy.

what do you think?

listen to: desert rose - sting

Up & Coming : BRIAN REYES.

2009-03-02T18:30:00.000-05:00

My latest fashion crave would have to be the breathtaking work of Brian Reyes.

"Uptown girls and modern tea partiers have embraced Reyes’s lighter-than-air cocktail numbers and breezy day ensembles, and his resort looks are garnering attention," NY Mag states. "The past few seasons indicate he’s cultivating his talents—and his socialite-rich clientele."

A look from his SS09 collection...

i like the like.

2009-03-02T18:00:00.000-05:00

I kind of really like the indie girl band THE LIKE.

They're young, hip LA girls and i would just love to be their friend.

vicky cristina barcelona.

2009-03-02T17:52:00.000-05:00

last night i saw the movie and fell in love.

woody allen tells the beautiful, sexy, and sometimes comical tale of two best friends, one enchanting artist, a crazy ex, and a breathtaking country.

the movie was an absolute success in my opinion and has definitely been added to my top five.

GO SEE IT.

you must also especially listen to my favorite song of the moment after watching the movie: barcelona - giulia and los tellarini

so scandolous.

2009-03-02T17:12:00.001-05:00

i've never been more eager to post,

as much as i wanted to last night, last minute study sessions got the best of me.

fortunately, i have time now (:

so, i spent yesterday afternoon strolling through a lovely, very "Rodeo Drive-esque" shopping district.

i spent most of the day sipping an iced chai tea (yum) and flipping through magazines.

one i must blog about.

the latest cover of W magazine features a sultry blonde woman dressed in black lace.

the photo shoot continues inside, capturing the woman in passionate make-out session with a hunky Brazilian model in positions that made me blush.

her style is impeccable and her look is irreplaceable.

the woman is none other than MADONNA.

the fact that the international superstar's idolization and spanned from my mom's generation to mine is incredible in itself.

the fact, however, that she still looks better than half the woman in hollywood half her age is complete envy.

listen to: vogue - madonna

googoo for gaga.

2009-02-26T21:28:00.001-05:00

so lady gaga is pretty sick, i must say.

i'm going to her concert soon and i'm stokedddd.

nearly every one of her songs proves to be my latest obsession.

right now i'm listening to let love down.

check it.

i can't help myself.

2009-02-26T14:48:00.000-05:00

so i meant to post this awhile ago...and just realized i never did.

oops.

here are a few of my favorite looks from spring 2009 collections...

jenny packham

emilio pucci

matthew williamson

mcnally.

2009-02-21T17:21:00.000-05:00

meet isabelle mcnally.

daughter of famous restaurateur keith mcnally.

model for urban outfitters.

apiring actress.

ny downtown hipster.

hardcore partygirl.

featured on lastnightsparty.com, cobrasnake, and nylon frequently.

and my current obsession.

partypartyparty.

2009-02-19T21:15:00.000-05:00

the skullset crew is so addicting.

i can't help but want to be with them, partying it up.

luckily tomorrow is friday.

i neeeed the weekend right about now.

THE KISS.

2009-02-19T18:19:00.000-05:00

A romantic inspiration derived from Gustav Klimt's The Kiss, one of my favorite paintings.

The remarkable gold accents of The Kiss make for a sparkling combination of golden accessories as well as the dress.

A pair of Christian Louboutin heels, a spritz of Miss Dior Cherie, and a vintage-inspired Betsey Johnson piece make this outfit classically powerful.

2009-02-17T16:34:00.000-05:00

TIE-DYE IS BACK,

and I personally am loving it.

The age-old hippy style is definitely going to be seen a lot this Spring.

A few of my favorites:

Carlos Santana's flirty sandals,

Azrael gray leggings,

and the ever-so-comfy, Blowfish booties.

betrayal.

2009-02-13T17:17:00.000-05:00

you know the typical high school cliches. you've seen the movies.

bad boy changes for good girl.

miss geek transforms into miss popular.

girls getting backstabbed by their best friends.

the former has happened to me.

to spare the details, basically i found out in the matter

of one school day that my so-called "bff" was talking behind my back for months.

not that "omg did you see what she wore today?" or "she is acting like such a bitch!"

no. worse. way worse.

i guess it's true. trust takes years to build and only seconds to shatter.

honestly, discovering her true colors i was in disbelief, yet i wasn't...i had expected it all along.

but that set aside.

this entry isn't intended to be a hate blog against "her".

it's supposed to declare my freedom and hopefully inspire someone else. you would think i felt like shit when i found out the news.

and i did... for a millisecond.

to be honest, though, i feel so alive. so thrilled.

i feel like a whole new person.

i'm ready to redefine myself as a person and take advantage of this opportunity.

unconsciously i've been looking for a way out for months.

and now i have found it.

i'm free.

and it feels so good.

one must always remember: stay true to yourself, because very few will stay true to you...

oh. and to the girl who chose to stab me in the back: stay fake. you always were.

2009-02-08T20:52:00.000-05:00

although miley doesn't look so hot...

i'm loving the dress she wore to the 2009 GRAMMY Salute at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

it's haute couture baby

2009-02-05T16:18:00.001-05:00

A few of my favorite looks from this year's couture collections include the "classically regal, yet unmistakably sexy" designs of Elie Saab.

I just adore the light, airy layers detailed around the dress.

Reminds me a little of Jenny Packham...

bold and beautiful.

2009-02-03T21:08:00.001-05:00

the new cover of UK Elle's "Fashion Issue" features the lovely gwyneth paltrow modeling a divine D&G piece.

über chic.

up and coming.

2009-02-02T18:22:00.000-05:00

lily collins.

you've probably caught her gracing the pages of fashion magazines sporting the latest chanel must-have.

this nineteen-year-old brit beauty and teen vogue dubbed "girl of the moment" isn't just your ordinary fashionista.

daughter of the legendary phil collins, full-time student at USC, and Nickelodeon "entertainment and pop culture" reporter, lily proves to remarkably passion-driven.

"I'm extremely passionate about teens. I think it's so important to talk about both issues that are affecting teens today and those that impact our parents. I am involved with the Maple Counseling Center and am the college representative on the board of directors."

lily was discovered by none other than tommy hilfiger on a plane ride from NY to LA, and describes her style as, "youthful and fresh, yet classically chic."

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A few months back I messaged Lily for her advice on how to enter the "fashion world".

Her is what she had to say...

Hi Monika!

First off, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your kind words. Really! So sweet! Definitely made me smile...

I have always love fashion and expressing myself through my style. I believe that if you are confident, you can work anything.

There are no limits when it come to self-expression.

That's fantastic that you want to go into journalism and that you also love fashion. It's such a fun world to be a part of. I started at 15 just by having an idea and a drive to get it to people and make them listen. I took a chance and called an editor of a magazine, pitched it, and was so fortunate that she took a chance on me. You can totally do the same thing. All you need is drive and passion which it seems you already have. You're ahead of the game!! Keep on it and don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Get experience and don't worry if you start out low... it takes starting somewhere to reach the top!

Thanks again so much for your support and really kind words. It means a lot!

Lily

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love. her.

gimme them bright lights, long nights.

2009-02-02T17:58:00.000-05:00

my latest addiction, "the city", is all new tonight.

i never really watched "the hills", however from brief glimpses i caught of the show, whitney port and "the city" definitely own.

basically, if i could just be doing exactly what whitney is doing, my life would be complete.

prefect guy : jay (hot australian musician)

perfect job : DVF

perfect city : NYC... although personally i'm a west coast girl (:

another bonus to the show: great music.

some of my favorites include empire of the sun's walking on a dream, bloc party's signs, and all the kevin rudolf songs.

welcome to the world.

2009-02-01T14:30:00.000-05:00

i'm a blog virgin.

that is, i've just recently discovered the world of blogging, and this is my first.

after a long session of deciding just what to name my new blog, i came up with "le mess".

what it means?

well, i like to think of the fashion world as this huge collage.

full of different designs, colors, ideas, people.

yet, it works. it's an organized mess.

"le mess".

therefore, my blog is going to center around all aspects of fashion.

not just Pucci's latest show or DVF's latest collection.

but an insight of the people who make up the fashion world. the newest trends. lifestyles and cultures.

who am i?

a fifteen-year-old with a passion. a "jeune reveur", young dreamer.

my passions include:

andy warhol. american apparel. vintage. hippies. buddha. nylon. bohemian.

basically, i'm just like any other aspiring teen.

i have a dream to one day work in the fashion industry.

i want to move to california and go to stanford.

but most of all, i want to be a part of "le mess".