Suddenly Sentimental

Okay, I know if you check the date on this post, it's my second post today. And that I already wrote an article welcoming the New Year. But...suddenly it just hit me. A whole year of good times and bad have just passed, a year when I basically found my own style instead of copying someone else, a year where I've broken two bones...just wow. All of a sudden, I feel so sentimental. And just to prove it to you, I'm gonna write a list all about my life in a little town in nowhere for this year.

Bad: 1. I broke my collarbone.
2. I found out it's not that hard to break earring posts off of earrings.
3. I broke my ulna. It's the little bone in your arm, only I broke it in my wrist area.
4. I figured out I really like cheese and maybe gained about 5 pounds.
5. I did not ride on any of the rides at the state fair this year. Yes, I go to a state fair. You might have noticed in my title it said Hicks.
6. I never ate a fried Snickers bar at the state fair. No really, if you've never tried one, you should! :P
7. I never did buy a vest.
8. I couldn't go skiing OR snowboarding over Christmas, because, like I said, I broke my wrist. Actually, It's still broken as I'm typing.

Good: 1. I bought some adorable brown heels for something like $20. No, they were not designer, but they were fabulous.
2. I went skiing with my family over Thanksgiving break.
3. I found my general personal style, although I do wear something random every once in a while. It's sort of preppy-glam chic, with maybe a touch of goth.
4. I got a facebook account profile thingy!
5. It turns out I may be visiting Europe, the East Coast (of the United States of America), or both in 2009! Again, although I have traveled before, I'm stuck in the boondocks right now. But they're not really that bad, honestly.
6. I got a foundation powder that actually matches my skin tone! I'm about as pale as death, figuratively speaking.
7. I accidentally mouthed off to someone who was in charge, and didn't get in trouble for it!!!
8. I found my favorite ring again.

I could think of many more, and probably some more relevant stuff, but really, I'm going to miss this last year.

Have a happy New Year folks!

Upcoming 2009 Trends

Wow, 2008 is almost over and 2009 is coming like a ton of bricks. The big question?

What do I wear?!?

Well, for starters, we have two-toned shoes; asymmetrical dresses, tops, and bikinis; lace up booties; sheer fabrics; and some romantic-fairy-tale pieces. Obviously, you aren't gonna walk down the street wearing a ball gown, so the fairy stuff will probably stay mostly on the runway. But, if you're feeling brave, try it out with a full, ruffly skirt and a more subdued top, or a puffy-sleeved shirt with some skinny jeans and boots.
Also, neons and other bright colors. Go bold!! Make it a New Year's Resolution that you will not be wimpy when you get dressed. Take all your blues and greens and layer them together. Wear a hot pink top with some killer two-toned shoes and a neutral skirt. Use lots of color and have fun. After all, if you mess up, one of two things will happen: 1. Everybody forgets within a few days (or a month if it's really bad), or 2. Somebody will think it looks fabulous and you just started the hottest new trend!!!

Happy New Year's, everyone! Hope you had a great year! : )

Hey Y'all!

I am so glad that we can finally wear boots! Especially those ankle booties with the really high heels, they're just fantastic.
Also, there's a lot of purple going around. There are some fabulous purple accessories, and some of Louis Vuitton's purses and such are really adorable. Plus, I found some amazing purple booties!! You get winters hottest color and trend, all in one. And even though I think fringe is for cowboys, rodeos, and costume parties, I saw at least one pair of purple fringe boots that I totally would have worn. In public. If you're thinking about dressing up, try wearing purple pumps with your little black dress. Then pair it with a cute purple ring, maybe an adorable purple clutch, and away you go! Perfect purple party apparel.
I'm gonna have to finish it up real quick here, but I wanted to take a moment and wax poetic about Manalo Blahnik and his shoes. Have you seen his Autumn/Winter 2008-09 collection? They are all fantastic and gorgoes and exactly what I would wear if I could afford them all. If you have not seen them, I highly suggest you google him and have a look-see. You will NOT be disappointed.

Best purple accessories:

http://allwomenstalk.com/purple-accessories-fabulous-pick/