So Lovely. So Lazy.

I've wasted no time going shopping here on Long Island... I hit up the Roosevelt Field Mall, which happens to be one of the most amazing malls I've ever seen, as well as the closest mall to me currently... Even though I can't afford half of the stores, I can go and drool on everything. I bought a skirt from American Apparel, a pair of Diesel jeans (my wallet is crying), some great stuff I've been eying from Forever 21, some makeup at Sephora, and a new battery for my Swatch (yep, I own a Swatch).

These are my new babies (from Diesel's website):

For future reference, the style was Lowky 008SI I got size 25x32.

Check the studs.

You'll see my own pictures and the rest of that in due time. I still haven't worn anything interesting/presentable since I got here, just black skirts, leggings, v-necks, and the same old pair of boots. But classes start tomorrow so I'll have to scrape something together. Until then, here are two things from trashy.com that I wish I could own:

These boots are awesome. I don't know what else to say about them, they're just great.

This hat is sweet, but it seems a bit silly to spend $175 on something I'd never have a reason to wear. Gorgeous, though.

Also, I was tagged again like a week or two ago by Amy of Fashions fade, style is forever.

I'm tagging... You. As in, whoever wants to do this.

10 Things I Adore:
1. Going to shows and seeing live music.
2. Zombie movies.
3. Traveling. I hope to actually get to travel someday, because I want to see so many places but have never gotten the chance.
4. Baking new, different things. Also, eating those baked goods.
5. Lolcats.
6. Space-saving storage solutions.
7. Alliteration (see above).
8. Scrubs. I own every season on DVD.
9. Starbucks. Everywhere I go, their baristas are so pleasant. And OMGCOFFEE.
10. Everything from Scandinavia. Hello, most stylish people ever.

10 Things I Loathe
1. Covers of songs that just SHOULD NOT be covered - Like anything by the Cure or Queen or Led Zeppelin. NO, musicians. Don't touch. And also that tear-inducingly AWFUL country version of "Life is a Highway" from the Cars soundtrack. Bad covers hurt my heart.
2. People who don't pay attention to where they're going in the mall/any given store and don't realize (or care!) that they're in my way.
3. Being interrupted.
4. Seagulls.
5. Cold weather. But I do like dressing in winter clothes. Quite a conundrum.
6. When I'm hanging out one-on-one with a friend and they never stop texting. It's incredibly rude.
7. People with huge amounts of spending money. Whatever, I can hate because I'm jealous, right?
8. People who do lame things just to feel validated. For example, girls who follow bands around just to try and get close with them.
9. Cutting my toenails.
10. Sarah Jessica Parker's style on Sex and the City. There, I said it, and no, it's not a crime. I know every fashionista just adored her, but I didn't get it. Yuck.

5 Random Facts About myself
1. I'm directly descended (like, 12th great-granddaughter or something) from Roger Conant, the person who founded my hometown of Salem, Massachusetts in 1626. (Salem Witch Trials, anyone?)
2. I've never had a sunburn. I used to be really tan as a kid, but now when I go out in the sun, I don't tan or burn at all.
3. I CAN NOT multiply two two-digit numbers together, even if I try to do it out on paper. I never learned how. I hate math and I refuse to do it.
4. I've slept on more strangers' floors than I care to divulge.
5. I have had a crush on Jason Schwartzman since Rushmore came out in like, 1998. (Ha, I couldn't think of any more facts...)

Untamed Menagerie

A little bit ago, I wore one of my pieces from an Etsy shop called Untamed Menagerie. This mother-daughter team crafts silhouette pendants and jewelry from acrylic. The jewelry ranges from classic to gothic to just plain cute. And they're such sweet girls. I own two pieces so far.

I bought my first necklace, the "Curiouser" necklace after having stumbled upon their shop in an Alice and Wonderland themed search. Less than a week after receiving it, I decided I wanted another piece, so I contacted them and they were kind enough to reserve me a listing of a pendant that I didn't see in stock. Having received excellent customer service both times, I don't even need to say it, but I love their stuff!

My "Curiouser" necklace:

My "Pocket Full of Posies" pendant (it's quite big and still needs a chain!!):

Here are some of my other favorites:

Couture:

Octopoda:

Marie Antoinette:

Thoracic:

Melancholy Lashes:

Visit the shop's profile and shop around: Untamed Menagerie.

Johnny Cupcakes Faves.

Sorry for two non-outfit posts in a row. I'll post an outfit later today, but...

Being from Boston, I feel like I have to bring up Boston-based t-shirt designer Johnny Cupcakes. A few years ago when I used to frequent gigs at the Avalon (R.I.P.) on Lansdowne Street in Boston, this short little guy who called himself Johnny Cupcakes would show up at every show and he'd have some of his shirts to offer the bands after their shows. This was an excellent publicity move on Johnny's part. His shirts became popular incredibly fast. Kids everywhere wanted a Johnny Cupcakes t-shirt. The first boutique was opened in Boston, plus there's a location in Los Angeles, several boutiques worldwide that carry Johnny Cupcakes items, and an online shop.

Another great thing about them, they're printed on American Apparel tees, which I think fit best. And let's be honest... Who doesn't love cupcakes?

Here are some of my favorite tees:

The original, the Crossbones Classic t-shirt. The one that started it all.

Crossbones Fork

Frosting the Snowman

Support Local

View Baker

Tongue Flag Pole

Pink Frosting

And they sell a few other cute little things as well:

Sterling Silver Large Logo Necklace

Kitchen Handbag Black


Ants In My Pants Girls Undies

The cute little shop is set up like a bakery:

And when you walk out of the store, they wrap up your shirt and put it in one of these cute little carriers:

(All photos courtesy of johnnycupcakes.com)

Later today, I'll show you me in my Johnny Cupcakes tee!

Tasty newness!

I have a new camera!! It's this pretty baby:

Original image: dicameras.com

My boyfriend bought it for me on Wednesday for no apparent reason. In a couple of days or so, you'll be seeing new pictures from this camera, I hope. Once I get time to play around with it and learn how to use it, I'll make the switch. I decided against saving for an even fancier camera. I can't justify buying a more expensive camera because with my track record of destroying a camera every year or two, it's not a risk I'd be wise to take.

But oh, 10x optical zoom and manual modes? Good enough for me! The camera I'm surviving with now has a 10x optical zoom, but no image stabilizer and limited options, which makes it essentially useless. It's cool looking, though.

Original image: twenga.co.uk

I also ordered myself a new hair straightener. Can't wait until that comes!!

Original image: amazon.com