ny fashion week

Salut mes amies!

FASHION WEEK!!!

Ok, so maybe some of the fall 09 collections were not so exciting, and rather disappointing, but there were some that were absolutely fabulous!

What I liked about this fashion week: I loved how some of my favorite designers--Erin Fetherston, Marchesa...etc--didn't disappoint me at all. They just sort of improved on their past collections. Here are a few collections I actually did like.

Erin Fetherston was just as I expected, but better. Her fairy princess signature style was there, but with a darker twist to it. I loved it. Only thing that bothered me was that a few of the looks reminded me of the Miu Miu spring 2008 collection and the Luella fall 2008 collection. But since I love both of those collections and designers, I loved Erin Fetherston's fall 2009.

Marchesa was just pure elegance...as usual. :)

I loved the mixing of colors and patterns at Peter Som. And those neck-warmer furry things are just so cute!!! I would sooooo totally get them (if they were faux fur of course). What I loved the most was the bright, cheery mood of the collection.

Ok, who didn't like Marc Jacobs' collection? I am in love with that electric lemon velvet dress! And that zipper skirt...drooooooool, and that red top is driving me crazy, and those tights are making my knees go weak, and I love Lara Stone :)

What I didn't like: the overall somber, dull, depressing tones that were used. Why? Just because they are fall collections, doesn't mean they can't be fun and colorful...jeez. Oh, and some collections were just so boring. Nothing new. Same black blazers, defined shoulders, deep v-necks, slitted tees, rips, shreds, studs, etc.

What I was iffy-iffy about: Alexander Wang. I was disappointed with half of it, and liked the other half. But then again, that other half is similar to something Topshop came out with...apparently. So did he copy? And that same other half also had stuff I saw before...slitted leggings, tees...but I like them... And the asymmetrical dresses...drool. *Sigh* I don't know whether to like it or not.


Oh, and on Tuesday, my brother and I went outside to do a "photo shoot."






Coming up at the end of the week:

- London fashion week review
-wardrobe challenge
-Blair's drawing (hopefully) ...you'll see what it is
-and...randomness

take care everyone

toodles

<3 lise

p.s. all the photos in the collages are from style.com

p.p.s as usual you can click the photos to enlarge

p.p.p.s. Is anyone else watching the Oscars? Did anyone notice how STUNNING Penelope Cruz looked? I think I fell in love...with her gown...that vintage gown will haunt my dreams forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever!!!!

Oh my, I shall post a pic as soon as it comes up on the internet.

Oh, and when the Slumdog Millionaire cast was getting interviewed on the red carpet, I was sooooo happy, and died when I saw Dev Patel (and heard his Brit accent...).... *swoooooooon*

The children were sooooo adorable. I wanted to just fly to the oscars (in my PJs) and give them all a hug... (even Dev Patel :P)

la jolla

Today, since we had off from school, my mom, my brother and I went to the mall, as little bro was wanting some skinny jeans from PacSun. He's becoming this skater/punk/basketball player wannabe, and it is adorable to watch him go frantic over clothes.
He is so sweet, but we butt heads ALL THE TIME. And then, mid punch, we just burst into hysterics, for no reason, and laugh and laugh and laugh till our stomachs ache, and our eyes tear up, and my mom comes in, just to make sure we are breathing.
Anyways, so we went to the mall, and I really liked the Boy Fit jeans at American Eagle, but I didn't get them. I came home empty handed, but I am not too upset because that means I can save up even more to go shopping with my friend "R" at H&M, as we both have gift cards waiting to be spent. Plus, I want to save up a bit more extra money to buy some jodhpurs/drop crotch pants at Zara, the newest member of my favorite stores list.
While we were at the mall, my brother wanted to go inside Hollister, and so I followed him. I sort of wanted to go too, not to buy clothes (I have WAYYY too many graphic t's from that place, and totally regret it...I don't really like wearing them now...but I try to incorporate them into outfits as stylishly as possible, trying to look as much unlike a mall chick as possible...) but just because the smell and the music is captivating. I could just sit in that store forever and ever and ever, sniffing at all the clothes.
Creep? Maybe...shhh
So while the brother and mother were looking for cali-style stuff, I was sniffing through the fragrances...and found "THE ONE(S)." La Jolla, SoCal, and Malaia were the most amazing fragrances ever! You must go to Hollister just to try them out, and you will understand...

Ok, that being said...

FASHION WEEK...!

Some of the collections were disappointing, as a lot of bloggers have already stated, but others were amazing :)

My sad excuses for collages are coming up at the end of the week!

I am so sorry this post was so boring, but I needed to put something up for the week, or else you would have to keep reading about V-day...

Well, I have a chem test to study for...how I hate the subject :(

toodles darlings

<3 lise

p.s. that outfit challenge hasn't been going too well, I got a lot of Audrey Hepburn challenges, but I haven't really started...so I guess that is going down the drain.

p.p.s I might do something similar to Amelia's challenge (<---click, then scroll to bottom of post) though...if that is ok with her...

will you be my valentine?

I had a lot of lurve to share today.

First and foremost, with my family, without whom I wouldn't be able to survive. I love you guys!

Secondly my friends, the worst, the best, and those with whom I have a shaky relationship with...they have all been my friends at some point, and so I love them too.

Third, to all my readers! I lurve you all dearly! Thanks for being so kind and supporting my blog till now.

A month ago, I went to the library and checked out a book called Blushing, and it is so cute! It is basically a compilation of love notes and poems and reading through them makes you...well...blush :)

Here is my favorite from the whole book, it is a love letter:

"Francis Darling,
Have you heard that I love you? I'm not sure that I made it clear to you, and I don't want any misunderstanding. It's such a young love yet -- just nine and a half months old, born November13th 1928 at about nine o'clock in the evening. [...] But tell me something before I leave. I was told tonight on what seemed to me the best authority that you are fond of me. Con you confirm this rumor.
Then there's another problem. As long as I'm thinking about you, I can't go to sleep; and I'd rather think about you than go to sleep; how am I to sleep?
[...] Good night. I've just sent St. Joseph off to watch you on the train; he has promised that he will do his duty like an honest saint.
I do love you.
Ogden"

Happy Valentine's Day!

So tell me what you did for V-Day!
I would love to hear all your stories :)

EDIT: photos from weheartit.com

pilgrim shoes and jumps

Happy Friday the 13th!
Hopefully nobody had an unlucky day :)

Well, my dearies, today for a field trip we went to NYC to the Microsoft Corporation, but that is not the point. The point is, I finally wore something worth an outfit post! YAY!

Lately (midterm, examination season) I haven't been too creative with my outfits (hoodies, t-shirts, jeans, sneakers), so today I decided to wear something fun, and nice (^_^)

Please excuse my bad photography, but I had to take these in a hurry.

This will be a quick post...just outfit pics, only because I want to do something special for Valentine's Day tomorrow

*click to enlarge*

see you tomorrow darlings :)

p.s. thank you all my readers for commenting so much :)

p.p.s but would you also visit my other blog? I need feedback (look at the sidebar ------>
it says VISIT ME HERE TOO!)

thanks

<3 lise

what 58 degree weather can do to a girl

I was feeling a bit under the weather, but I still went outside to bike around with some of my little friends. The weather was amazing :) I felt so happy being outside. That was when I realized how much I hated the winter. I know that winter fashion is really cool, especially because of the tights, coats, gloves, scarves, socks, grays, blacks, and all the other wonderful things...but it still doesn't make me happy.
Tights are fun to wear but it is a pain taking them on and off for gym, and because of that pain, I risk being late to classes, another pain.We never get enough time to change, and I already make it dangerously close to the late bell when I am going to chemistry from gym, when I am not wearing tights. I sort of have a reputation for not being tardy, EVER, and I want to keep it up, so the only day I can happily wear tights is Tuesday, lab day, when I don't have gym.
But then the frigid, bone chilling cold hit, and I couldn't leave the house without wearing like 50 pairs of pants...gah.
Then my gloves got holes in them, because my fingers are freakishly long. And then my jacket's hood kept falling off.
And my ears got cold.
And my fingers.
And my toes.

So, bottom line is, I hate the cold. Everything about it.

But then again, the stylish people that are featured on The Sartorialist and Facehunter and Style Slicker make me want to reconsider.

Yet, I can't wait to hear the birds tweeting in the morning on my way to the bus stop.

I am also super excited about the fresh, sweet smell of new grass,

dancing in the rain,

wearing flouncy skirts (with tights on cool days, sans on warm ones),



looking for bunnies in my backyard,
playing in the fog with my best of friends,

having picnics,


and spring break!

I am watching the Grammys as I write this, and Chris Martin's (Coldplay) shirt was WAY too short. But I still love him. Who doesn't?

Anyways, I cannot wait till the spring/summer :)

On another note, I got a sparkly award, originally made by the tea drinking english rose, but passed down to me by Micaela, thank you, and it is wonderful!

In return, I shall pass this down to:

Blair

Marisa (Thumbelina)

Jenna

Mila

Shwang

They deserve it :)

Well, I am off to eat dinner...

toodles :)

I shall rant later ^_^
I have so much to say, so little time

EDIT: all photos (except for awards) are from weheartit.com

EDIT 2: I just got another award...like right now :)

thank you Eve for this fabulous award

*I am still watching the Grammys and MIA is on, performing, and she has quite a baby bump! She looks so cute*

here are the rules:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which you think are fabulous.
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

The 10 bloggers who shall get this award from me are:

Amelia

Elisa

April

Sophia

Katia

Ariella

Daisy Chain

Angela

Agnes & Lily

*phew!*

Enjoy!

Well, there ya go....I am done now :)

take care everyone <3

bad, lise! bad!

*cough* *cough* *COUGH* *COUGH*

I am so sorry my loverlies. I am terribly sick.

*ACHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!*

But first, I must thank all of my readers for being sho shweet and wishing me luck on my midterms...they all went very well except for the last two because I had a fever during those last two exams. My immune system is fairly strong, but the one time that it seems to lose a bit of its strength I pay the price. And when I get ill, my eyes start to water, and because of my stupidly teary eyes, I couldn't see the exam papers, and couldn't focus because I was coughing and sneezing, and blowing my nose so much, and not to mention the pounding headache, and my hand was shaking and...you get the picture.

So, other than that, thanks to your kind wishes, things were good :)

I send L<3ve to you all!!!!!

Anyways, because of my absence, I was unable to properly thank some very special people...

Loverly Jenna of Oh, Bother and sweet Indie Tea of Darjeeling Dreams tagged/awarded me with the

*drumroll*

AWARD!!!
yay!
Thank you so much!

Anyways, so I need to state 10 honest facts about myself ^_^ and then tag 7 bloggers...

So let us begin with the 10 honest facts things, shall we?

1. This one could be considered *gasp*-worthy, or just, an *oh, i knew that* sorta thang, but i am going to tell you about it anyways...Sammi-Lise is not my real name. *CUE GASP* It is a pseudonym I came up with only because I didn't want to put my true name down at first. But, now it is too late to change it, and I sort of like it ^_^ I apologize to everyone who thought I really was a Sammi-Lise, but to make you feel better, it is not entirely a lie (~.~) Sammi is my nickname, and Lise is my French name, so...yea. No, my name is not Samantha, although that is a lovely name :)
2. My neighbors don't like me because I am "too hyper."
   Their children told me so.
3. I hate phonies. I probably mentioned that already in another post, but yea.
   
4. I wish more people would read my other blog. I need the feedback. Take a look at the sidebar. ---------------------------------------------------------------->
   
5. I *GASP...again* was considering not blogging ever again the other day. I have no idea why. Actually, I was probably going dillusional. I was ill. You can't blame me. And no, I am not leaving the blog world any time in the near future.
6. I want sushi. NOW.
7. I have taken the original one with the "snobby bloggers" out, because I felt it was too mean of me. I am sorry to anyone I already offended. I feel like a horrid person. I don't really think anyone is snobby, I was just feeling a little crabby when I posted that. The thing is, I usually expect something in response when I comment on people's blogs, and most people are kind enough to take the time to respond. And when people don't respond, I get a bit angry, and let down, but it only lasts for like a day, and then it is gone ^_^ I realize that some people may not have the time, or as The Clothes Horse put it, some people see their blog as "a site" and don't neessarily want to communicate with people. I totally understand now, thank you for the explanation Clothes Horse :) I feel like a better person. Anyways, I have a new fact: I suffer from the fear of losing everyone I love, and hold dear to my heart.
8. I have been putting off making a package for two special people. I am sooo sooo sooooo sorry Cait and Emily! I shall send them to you ASAP! (maybe in a month or so? I need to get things organized first.)
9. I have to admit that this tag is getting hard.
10. I have a thing against online role-playing games. If you play them, don't take this personally, it is only my opinion, and there are loads of other people who love them. I am probably the odd one out.
    

Now to list 7 lucky bloggers who must get this award!

The Clothes Horse

Silly little Chloe

the other, sweet, Chloe

Cait

Demi

Eve

yiqin

Enjoy!

I must go now....dance class. I feel like this post is incomplete, which it probably is, but I am too tired. I must go. BYE.