H&M

H&M Magazine, what a great concept/marketing tool! I've picked up the magazine maybe one other time before, but it's definitely  something I'm going to try and make a note to do every season. What I like most about it, is I saw a lot of the clothes they have in their magazine spreads in the stores. I feel like sometimes when I see Ad's or magazines/catalogs from a retailer, I never find the merchandise in it. But I remember seeing most of the clothing in their spreads in the store. But alos, the girls and photo shoots are just stunning! The magazine is free and anyone can just go grab it from the store!

"Print Panache, slick metalics, and worn-in denim. Mini everything, sleeveless anything, and a jump suit to boot. It's SPRING FASHION" 

Here are some highlights from the spring trends.

Mix Master: "The key to mixing contrasting elements like metalics, florals and brights is to find a harmonious color scheme"  

Sweater: $34.95

Pants: $14.95

Pumps: $24.95

Earings: $2.95

Necklace: $12.95

Cuff: $9.95

Cozy Boudoir: "Channel the old school glamour of Rita Hayworth with a sweet halterneck negligee, but keep it comfy with socks"  

Babydoll: $24.95

Socks: (H&M vintage) 

Moto Mode: "A sleeveless biker jacket is surprisingly versatile thrown over crisp white layers, the result is striking" 

Leather vest: $199.00

Leather skirt: $99.00

Bracelets: $17.95

H&M Mag also has a spread of "field of dreams fashion" which is stunning and a "Ready Steady Gold" spread which I love and the models are just so glam. Did I mention.. David Beckham yet? During the superbowl, I found my new favorite commercial featuring David Beckham in designer underwear for H&M. It just features an interview with him, and some very sexy photos.
All in all I think they certainly went the right direction with this magazine, and its not a catalog either.Feature Fashion week, photographers, models, etc. SO if you have yet to pick this up, I recommend it!

For the heck of it, here are some quick facts about H&M

• Today H&M operates around 2,500 stores, in  43 different countries,  and has 94,000 employees
• H&M was established in 1947 in Sweden, by Erling Persson
• Between all H&M collections there are about 140 in house designers together with buyers and pattern makers
• Online shopping is not available in the US just yet, but available in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and the UK. 
• Their growth target is to increase the number of stores by 10-15% per year
• H&M buys products from around 700 independent suppliers in Asia and Europe

Blog Slacking-Brief Life Update!

Well I created the blog because I love to write (type), share things, be open, etc. But LIFE is happening and I haven't blogged a third as much as I'd like to be! I have been having such short long days lately, that when I have a moment of spare time I'm usually just resting and not wanting to do anything.

This semester has been flying past me! Between work, school, meeting with groups, working out, sleeping, doing homework etc I've been running like 14 hour days back to back and getting little sleep. Haven't been seeing my friends much because I've been so busy and every day I'm just too exhausted. I've been thinking about quitting my job at the office on campus. I would just hate to do that, because I've always been one to need to work or I just feel bad or worthless, but I do think it would be good for me to have some extra time during the days/week. It would deff bring my mental health back to parr as I've been a little bat shit crazy lately with everything going on. I don't know, it's something I would have to see if I can work out. I need more time to focus on school and my health, that's what important to me right now, and if I cant go out every weekend cause I'm broke, then so be it, besides, if I'm striving to focus on my health anyway, going out every weekend isn't really the recipe for success.

I mean, I've lost about 13ish lb's so far. After Vegas I want to focus on more being healthy then stressing about numbers though, the numbers game was more about shrinking before Vegas, after that, the pressure will decrease greatly. (the pressure I put on myself) It's been annoying though because I've been so distant from everything, I haven't drank in 15 days, I haven't gone over to the girls house or anything last couple weeks, I guess I've been pretty focused on losing this stupid pounds and haven't wanted to get wrapped up into anything that would compromise that. We all know when it comes to comfort food & vodka I lake control haha.

School has been crazy, technically I have 18 credits, some online, some weekend only, some from a previous semester I'm trying to complete. Some hard classes, some tedious, that's usually how it goes anyway, but for some reason I just seem to be way in over my head either way. I just want to graduate. When I say that out loud to someone who has graduated they are quick to correct me, and say enjoy it while it lasts, you'll miss it, real world sucks, etc. But that doesn't make me want to graduate any less. I'd like to be done, working, and starting a life beyond college and settle down. By settle down I don't mean go find a hub, have kids la dah dah, just being able to settle down in where I live, a job I'll stay at for a few years, consistency, etc.


This song has been on repeat lately, as it sums up that part of the ol' life-ski.

Just a little bit of Sunday morning ramblings..

Thoughts on Thursdays

My oh my, Friday, I need you. I need you oh so bad. These past two weeks have been extremely exhausting on me, in many ways. For some reason this semester has been extremely busy. I have been running 12-14 hour days of things I need to do, getting little sleep, and running on little to no energy, and it sure as shit hell been catching up to me. Hopefully, after spring break things will simma down.

Following this weekend will be another easy extremely busy week, the week before spring break always is, but sense I am leaving for spring break the 7th, a Wednesday the week before break actually starts, I have extra work to do getting a head and getting everything completed before I leave for Vegs.

Can't WAIT for Vegas. You have no idea how much I need it!

Adele is performing at the Grammys!

This is SO exciting for me! 

I am a HUGE Adele fan and her album's 19 & 21 still have not gotten old to listen to! I also received her DVD Live at the Royal Albert Hall which is amazing! I cried and laughed while watching this, and I've watched numerous times. its one of those DVD's I like to pop in the dvd player and watch/listen to while doing homework and or laying in bed resting. She is really unexpectedly humorous and has a dirty pirate hooker mouth (she swears a lot) which is right up my alley! 

I have no idea what to expect from the performance and or what song she will be performing, all that I know is that when she is performing anyone I'm with better talk shut the %$#& up during it :)