the corner of your smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-LTCpc86fw

shopping.for.the.sea

In order to help raise money for the oil clean-up, designer Kenneth Cole recently launched an online T-shirt vendor where you can purchase a uniquely designed T-shirt supporting the clean up. The shirts come in 12 different colors and there are 12 different phrases to choose from, such as "I clean up well". Apparently the shirts will be sold through Kenneth's facebook page, and will be available through July for $35/each.

Loving Jack

The new Jack Johnson album was released a bit ago, and I cannot stop listening to his latest tracks. They are the perfect accompaniment to summer drives, and they only make me more and more excited for his concert at somerset in July that I will be attending. I also think To The Sea will keep me entertained on the long trip to Florida for vacation coming up.

summer10

Tis summertime already? Hard to believe the season of flip flops, long evenings and fireflies is here. All of those late night-turned early morning studies have evaporated into the near past, and I can finally say that I made it through my first year at the University. It's a strange feeling, but a good one. It was definitely a year for change, but I am happy the important things still feel familiar.

make.the.cut

It is unusual for women to make a change to short hair in the winter, as often summer is the short hair season. However, this winter consider going short for the holidays--you might be surprised at how many different styles a chic cut can have. The key? Volume and accessories.

runway inspired braids

This year, everything braided continues to be the it thing. From runway loose side braids to braided hair pieces, stylists continue to implement anything woven.

i.dare.you

My friend showed me this whimsical, dainty bracelet by Kate Spade. It is $65 and currently sold out of the Kate Spade site online--however, it should be re-stocked soon. It also comes in a necklace which is on sale right now for $56, also on the website.

Candy lip stick

My friend and I love this shade of soft pink lip stick. It is different from everyday gloss, but still fresh yet not over the top. We wore 'retro pink' lips to the black and white event and have continued to use it for special occasions.

Lovely little earrings

I love these cute little dainty earrings from Tiffany's. They are very classy, yet are everyday, wearable, and youthful. I plan to put these on my every expanding wish list...

Raison Dêtre: Reason for Existence

This year for a literature class we read many different classic novels, American and otherwise, and in one of them the concept of Raison D'etre was mentioned. I believe it was in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, but I can't be sure. Raison D'etre is the common French phrase meaning "reason for existence". It strikes me because it is something unique to everyone, yet commonplace for all. It is an individual's life purpose. Everyone has one,yet many struggle to find it. So, I decided to coin this blog with the French phrase. I admire and love fashion and the arts because for many, they provide creative outlets; for some they are the Raison D'etre. For others, fashion is the accompanist to a life journey in search of Raison D'etre, but still as savored and lovely. Enjoy!

Image found on: http://makingmagique.com/fashion/pont-alexandre-iii/