when i'm not naked

visiting savannah

2012-01-28T17:34:00.000-08:00

my first night back in savannah since august.

on me: jeffrey campbell wedges
on stephanie: motel rocks galaxy dress
on cusses: black milk galaxy bodysuit

swampy

2012-01-25T01:35:00.000-08:00

on me: h&m skull sweater and button-down, lucky brand jeans
on rachel: nasty gal dress, jeffrey campbell boots
photographer: david zandman

northern lights

2012-01-17T20:16:00.000-08:00

on me: teeki leggings (made from recycled water bottles), target boots, divided jacket
on rachel: obey parka, american apparel sweater and scarf, jeffrey campbell boots, guess jeans

photos by david zandman

dianas

2012-01-16T13:24:00.000-08:00

Rachel and I shot each other with our Diana cameras this weekend. Until we get our film developed, here are some digital photos taken of us by David Zandman.

on me: h&m half velvet dress
on rachel: motel rocks floral dress

gifts from adidas

2012-01-15T17:55:00.000-08:00

adidas sent me a box full of goodies announcing the launch of their new line, neo

really loved the packaging. i intend to keep this glowing neon green piece on my desk.

my favorite!

i made myself a bubble wrap dress

new style guru bio

2012-01-11T21:46:00.000-08:00

I have a new biography up on CollegeFashionista. Read it here.

Bettie Page shoes from Nasty Gal, Divided jacket from H&M, bodysuit and tights from American Apparel

back in atlanta

2012-01-07T09:53:00.000-08:00

what i wore on the airplane

bettie page shoes from nasty gal

new tattoo

first day of school outfit

my kitchen is red

last beach day

2012-01-02T20:16:00.000-08:00

half velvet bodysuit

zaina

what's in my marc jacobs bag

split cam

2011-12-29T14:00:00.000-08:00

my brother got me a split cam for christmas!

a couple of me from the test roll

liv, south beach

2011-12-28T20:12:00.000-08:00

silence + noise dress

me and zaina

goldie & blondie

2011-12-28T12:29:00.000-08:00

Goldie has been kind enough to extend a discount code to me and my readers! I'll definitely be spending some of my Christmas money there.

I decided to go blonde again! I'll have to bleach it twice to get it to the color I want. So far I have only bleached it once, so it's pretty brassy.

My best friend got me these crazy shoes for Christmas, I love them!

some things

2011-12-21T16:29:00.000-08:00

by Matthias Brown

double exposures from my Holga

Open Studio night

final cruise post

2011-12-21T14:58:00.000-08:00

the last of my digital images from the cruise!

key west

2011-12-20T15:55:00.000-08:00

cruisin, night three

2011-12-18T10:34:00.000-08:00

H&M shirt, American Apparel skirt and tights, Steve Madden wedges

day at sea

2011-12-17T23:50:00.000-08:00

Due to rough waves, we weren't able to set foot on Coco Cay. Instead we spent the day at sea and continued on to our next destination. I had the chance to wear my sushi swimsuit!

the bahamas

2011-12-17T14:21:00.000-08:00

American Apparel dress, bra, and tights

cruisin, night one

2011-12-17T11:41:00.000-08:00

American Apparel bodysuit and bra, H&M skirt

cruisin, day one

2011-12-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here's what I wore as I boarded the cruise ship.

Black Poppy shirt, American Apparel shorts

brought my Holga

American Apparel swimwear

art basel miami 2011

2011-12-16T13:37:00.000-08:00

This was my first time going to Art Basel, so I was pretty overwhelmed. I saw SO MUCH incredible fashion but I was sort of just trying to take everything in rather than photograph it all. Some other things that I got to see but don't have any photos of: Warby Parker bikes, Born Under a Bad Sign followed by a Salem concert, Plains concert, LCD Soundsystem DJs, BYOB Miami, and basically all of Wynwood. Next year I will be ready to do a better job of documenting! I did, however, manage to take a bunch of photos of art in the convention center. These first few are double exposures from my Holga, and the rest are just from my little digital camera. As you'll see I tried to get a lot of photos of reflective art.

holographic card of me and Pablo in a car at the Black Lips concert

And to end on a very high closing note, Mara Hoffman was at Basel selling the best swimsuit I have ever seen in my life.

C u next yr!

usa today article

2011-12-10T14:03:00.001-08:00

Check out my article in USA TODAY! The beautiful girl featured in the photo is Brica Batts. You can follow her on Tumblr: skinnygold.tumblr.com

Here's a couple other photos of her style that I found on her Tumblr:

american apparel warehouse sale miami

2011-12-09T17:22:00.001-08:00

While in Miami, I had the pleasure of buying a few things at American Apparel's warehouse sale. My favorite thing I got has to be this zip bodysuit, which I've already taken the liberty of making a gif out of:

And my friend Matthias did a couple remixes:

datamoshed

pizza

glitchy still

I'm lucky enough to be going on a 5-day cruise to the Bahamas next week, during which I plan on wearing the rest of my aa purchases! I'm bringing several rolls of film with me so there should be plenty of photos coming soon.

samsung galaxy tablet giveaway

2011-12-08T22:25:00.000-08:00

So I did my first 4 giveaways right here on my blog, but I'm going to try something different this time and do this giveaway on tumblr. If you have a tumblr, click here for instructions on how to enter. If you don't have a tumblr, don't worry, I'll probably do another giveaway on my blog itself again soon :) I hope everyone's having a wonderful December so far!

beach day

2011-12-07T14:48:00.000-08:00

aa bottoms, thrifted triangle top

zaina

zaina taking my picture

dancegiving music festival

2011-12-07T08:44:00.000-08:00

I went to Dancegiving in Ft. Lauderdale and got to be front row during Hot Pink Delorean and MSTRKRFT!

i got to wear some of the neon i bought on black friday

respects

2011-12-06T11:27:00.000-08:00

spent thanksgiving night at respectable street in west palm beach

wore my custom american apparel bodysuit

finals

2011-12-05T16:41:00.001-08:00

some of my final fashion sketches

my setup for my final presentation in retail management

my setup for my final presentation in aesthetics and style

i'm not dead

2011-12-05T16:05:00.001-08:00

I just got back from Miami! I'll definitely be posting about Art Basel soon. For right now, here are a variety of photos and gifs made over the past couple weeks. Also, I don't know what the deal is with google friend connect, but please feel free to follow me on bloglovin' if you're having issues with GFC.

american apparel bra and panties. shot by michael cooke on a green screen.

i've been super active on tumblr lately, so if you'd like to follow me there, please feel free: jackiegasc.tumblr.com

austra at the earl in atlanta

thrifted sushi swimsuit

paper wig

2011-11-13T20:56:00.001-08:00

This is my final project for my aesthetics and style class.

Photographer: Jason Diaz

inspiration board

scattered thoughts

2011-11-12T19:23:00.001-08:00

Steph is the best.

Ethan and Humu.

I'm currently working on a brand campaign with TJMaxx.

Really excited about s/s 2013 color trends.

Customized American Apparel bodysuit.

the high museum of art

2011-11-12T19:17:00.001-08:00

the last fish

2011-11-12T18:46:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to Yasmeen from Castle Fashion who won the fisheye camera! Here are my favorite photos from my last roll:

My Halloween costume.

Someone else's Halloween costume.

Rockie leaving a club.

Grimes!

Me and my idol.

Back Pockets performance

My new favorite person.

videos

2011-11-11T10:30:00.001-08:00

Me hanging out on a creepily lit street in the middle of the night. By Jason Diaz. Shown at SCAD-Atlanta's Open Studio Night.

Went to a Nero concert. Rednek opened. Can you spot me? I'm in the front towards the right.

SCAD Fashion x Elle Magazine: Episode 3

SCAD students show at NYFW.

skyline glasses

2011-11-06T16:35:00.000-08:00

Jason Diaz took a few photos of me in the glasses I made.

halloweemix 10/31

2011-11-03T22:10:00.000-07:00

Here's what I played during my radio show on Halloween:

1. Venetian Snares - Gloomy Sunday
2. Explosions in the Sky - Welcome, Ghosts (Adem Remix)
3. Bikini - R.I.P. (Grimes Remix)
4. Glasser - Tremel (Jamie xx Remix)
5. Friendly Fires - Skeleton Boy (Air France Remix)
6. Tegan and Sara vs. Mylo - Walking With a Ghost in Paris
7. Grimes - Crystal Ball (Young Galaxy Remix)
8. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Skeletons (Mr. Automatic Remix)
9. James Blake - The Wilhelm Scream (Arsenii Remix)
10. Little Boots - Stuck On Repeat (Fake Blood Remix)
11. The Klaxons - Magick (Simian Mobile Disco Remix)
12. Toro y Moi - Left Alone at Night (Pink Skull Remix)
13. MGMT - Of Birds, Moons, and Monsters (Holy Ghost! Remix)
14. La Roux - In for the Kill (Hostage Remix)
15. Chiddy Bang - Under the Sheets
16. Kap Slap - E.T. Feels Starry Eyed
17. CocoRosie - Werewolf
18. Radiohead - Give Up the Ghost (R/D Remix)
19. Metric - Monster Hospital (MSTRKRFT)
20. jj - Kill You
21. jj - Kill Them
22. A-Trak - We Don't Want No Goblins

I put about half of the songs on this playlist so you can listen now, if you missed them:

Tune in on Monday to hear new remixes! http://www.scadatlantaradio.org/listen.m3u

what's a goon to a goblin?

2011-10-31T07:46:00.000-07:00

I was a ghost as one of my Halloween costumes, but it turned out to actually be quite inconvenient so I only had the sheet on for part of the night.

h&m heart shirt

Today I came to school dressed as one of my favorite bloggers, Louise Ebel from Paris: misspandora.fr

And tonight is the Halloween edition of my internet radio show! I'll be playing awesome remixes from 8-10pm eastern time at scadatlantaradio.org/listen/m3u

My latest College Fashionista article is about Mario and his zipper shoes. Read it here.

scad halloween party

2011-10-28T14:23:00.000-07:00

creative man magazine

2011-10-27T14:57:00.000-07:00

I styled a shoot for Creative Man! Check it out on The Fashionisto: Stephen Scott by Christopher Hench

first show playlist 10/24

2011-10-27T13:31:00.000-07:00

Here's what I played during my first show! Tune in on Halloween (http://www.scadatlantaradio.org/listen.m3u) for a new batch of remixes!

1. Glasser - Glad (Delorean Remix)
2. Mia Doi Todd - My Room Is White (Flying Lotus Remix)
3. Au Revoir Simone - Another Likely Story (Neon Indian Remix)
4. Nite Jewel - Want You Back (Phaseone Remix)
5. Gold Panda - Marriage (Star Slinger Remix)
6. The xx - Islands (Nosaj Thing Remix)
7. Memoryhouse - To the Light House (Millionyoung Remix)
8. Bat for Lashes - Pearl's Dream (Blossom and Surrender Remix)
9. Sleigh Bells - Run the Heart (Bassnectar Remix)
10. The Weeknd - Rolling Stone (Heartbreak's Remix)
11. Hooray for Earth - True Loves (Hard Mix Remix)
12. Delorean - Real Love (LightsOverLA Remix)
13. Crystal Castles - Crimewave (Midnight Conspiracy Remix)
14. Metronomy - Heartbreaker (Kris Menace Remix)
15. Dunproofin' - Police Klaxons
16. Friendly Fires - Paris (Aeroplane vs Au Revoir Simone Remix) [Computer Club Edit]
17. Empire of the Sun - We Are the People (Burns Remix)
18. Feist - My Moon My Man (Boys Noize Remix)
19. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)
20. Nero - Crush On You (Knife Party Remix)
21. Annie - Antonio (Designer Drugs Remix)
22. Fenech-Soler - Lies (Doctor P Remix)
23. Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (MSTRKRFT Remix)
24. Thieves Like Us - Drugs In My Body (Designer Drugs Remix)
25. Kid Sister - Pro Nails (Rusko Remix)

my internet radio show

2011-10-24T12:34:00.000-07:00

My first radio show is tonight from 8-10pm eastern time! I'm going to be playing my favorite remixes and mashups - different ones each week! Anyone in the world can tune in: http://www.scadatlantaradio.org/listen.m3u

my favorite holiday is approaching

2011-10-22T15:16:00.000-07:00

Still not sure what to be... and definitely don't have money to spend on a costume! The Fashington Press had the lovely idea to collaborate with The Clothing Warehouse (a vintage store) to show us how easy it is to create costumes out of vintage clothing. I modeled for a few of the outfits. The Victorian Librarian was just published:

Check out the rest of the photos here.

This is the outfit I bought with my Kmart giftcard! It's super comfortable.

Another night at the W.

Made a pair of skyline glasses to match my skyline shirt (shirt is Paris, glasses are Philly). Halloween potential? Not sure yet.

And last but not least, check out my latest article about sparkly shoes here!

kmart finalist

2011-10-18T08:42:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me! I'm a finalist, which means I've won a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and a $100 gift card to Kmart! Now I get to compete for the grand prize in a Skype audition this weekend. Wish me luck!

fisheye camera giveaway

2011-10-16T11:24:00.000-07:00

Limited Edition Lomography Fisheye Camera designed by Mike Perry for Urban Outfitters in 2009. For examples of photos this camera can take, check out some of my past rolls: here and here.

I promised I'd do another giveaway once I was all settled into my Atlanta home, so here it is! I'm giving away my last fisheye camera. I've been taking fisheye photos for the past two or three years, and I'm ready to take a break from it and play with my other analogue cameras. I'd like to pass my fisheye on to someone who will have fun using it! If that's you:

1. Leave a comment with your contact info.

2. You must be following me via Bloglovin' or Google Friend Connect (my GFC is located at the bottom of my sidebar).

A winner will be randomly selected on November 6th!

moda

2011-10-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

Field trip to the Museum of Design Atlanta.

lovely ladies

2011-10-15T08:40:00.000-07:00

I'm so happy with my latest accessories report! Brittany and Jessica radiate beauty and style. Read about their satchels here.

midterms

2011-10-14T11:17:00.000-07:00

I'm halfway through my first quarter at SCAD-ATL! Only five weeks left until winter break, and it's still undecided where I'll be for that. Here's some work I did recently in my aesthetics class:

color story board

inspiration board

And here's a few things I did in my fashion sketching class:

pastel

ink & marker

ink & marker

poppin bottles in the dub

2011-10-12T18:05:00.000-07:00

vip at the w

h&m bodysuit, american apparel bra

vip at opera

2011-10-09T20:48:00.001-07:00

throwin money

romwe galaxy dress

YC performed his song Racks

hello october

2011-10-07T20:47:00.000-07:00

My first article of the month is now live! Read about Brianna's outfit here.

Went to a haunted house for the first time last night. It was spooky and awesome.

Meant to make this gif a while ago. Fashion's Night Out, Neiman Marcus Boca Raton.

Flux. Happy Birthday Barry!

flux

2011-10-07T10:36:00.000-07:00

stylerev

2011-10-04T21:56:00.000-07:00

StyleRev was kind enough to send me their modernist scarf and it's finally cooled down enough for me to work it into an outfit!

Check them out if you're looking for cute, affordable fall scarves! StyleRev.com

kmart

2011-10-04T07:49:00.000-07:00

I entered the contest Kmart is having to select the face of their spring ad campaign. Please click here to see my entry and vote for me! I love the spirit of their new direction so I would be really excited if I won.

Christina from Trop Rouge was their face last year. She's always been one of my favorites.

the w, midtown atlanta

2011-10-01T11:25:00.000-07:00

american apparel bodysuit, h&m skirt

catherine baba, prabal, zana bayne

2011-09-30T16:23:00.000-07:00

I've given two presentations in my Aesthetics and Style class so far. The first was about a style icon, and the second was a review of a recent runway show. I presented Catherine Baba and Prabal Gurung. I'll share with you a couple of my favorite images that I came across during my research.

Styled by Catherine Baba for Dazed & Confused

Catherine Baba leaving Paris fashion show

Prabal collaborated with Zana Bayne on accessories.

Speaking of Zana Bayne, click here to check out my latest article about harnesses.

pretty lights - finally moving

2011-09-26T12:22:00.000-07:00

My first two weeks in Atlanta have been amazing. I definitely made the right decision in moving here and I can tell my last year at SCAD is going to be my best. Here's a recent outfit, featuring my new H&M dress. Thanks to Christopher Hench for taking this photo.

creepers

2011-09-23T07:52:00.000-07:00

My lastest article features my roommate, Rockie Nolan! Click here to check it out.

atlanta activities

2011-09-22T14:24:00.000-07:00

At SCAD Casino Night I met a girl who has the same Versace glasses as me!

Almost won $200 at SCAD Trivia Night! The third person was my teammate, Christian.

Christopher Hench photoshoot last weekend

My first food truck experience! Turns out they are right down the street from my dorm every Thursday.

Delicious fries from one of the cute food trucks.

summer reflections

2011-09-21T17:51:00.000-07:00

I came across some photos Zoe Gish took of me this past summer.

scad in elle magazine and at nyfw

2011-09-18T12:13:00.000-07:00

My fashion sketching professor (who has been absolutely wonderful) doesn't want us to be intimidated by live models, so instead of drawing actual people right away, he asked us to bring in a fashion magazine to draw from. I stopped by the bookstore on my way to class and picked up the October issue of Elle. As I was flipping through the pages, I was pleasantly surprised to see some familiar faces from my school.

Watch SCAD's NYFW runway show here! You can vote for your favorite student for the People's Choice Award here.

my first accessories report!

2011-09-17T07:42:00.000-07:00

I'm loving the homepage of collegefashionista.com right now! On the left we have an amazing street shot from our editor. I love the shoes, the American Apparel dress, the bra, and the color scheme! Click here to read the full article. On the right we have my first real article for CollegeFashionista! I'm so excited that it was chosen as the Look of the Day. I photographed the beautiful Zoe Gish. Click here to see my article!

juicy couture

2011-09-15T19:51:00.000-07:00

Ashley Prince, SCAD Junior: Performing Arts

Juicy Couture and CollegeFashionista collaborated and gave 11 schools the opportunity to show how their students would style a couple of Juicy's newest pieces. I was in charge of photographing eight girls from SCAD, plus myself. It was a lot of fun to do and we're all excited about how the photos turned out. Please support us by "liking" our pictures on Facebook: located here. Thanks so much!

Also, thank you to Fashion By He for naming me a Hotthe of the Week!

settling in

2011-09-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

I'm half-way through my first week of school and I'm still getting used to everything! I'm definitely loving everything so far, though.

The building with the green is where I live now!

My dorm is right next to the High Museum.

My bed, not to be confused with a little boy's bed.

So excited to be living in a city that has H&M! Found this sheer heart bodysuit there.

Also found these fox undies.

My first time at IKEA!

The last meal I had in Florida.

Ethan got his first tattoo!

my internship

2011-09-09T19:46:00.000-07:00

This Fall I will be writing for CollegeFashionista.com. My introduction post just went live today, and every Friday from now on I'll be submitting an Accessories Report. The whole team at CollegeFashionista is really positive and talented, and I'm especially loving my fellow SCAD Style Gurus. Here they are:

Liz Riden, Sophomore

Nichelle Singley, Sophomore

Xenia Lally, Junior

Madisen Taylor, Sophomore

fashion's night out: boca raton

2011-09-08T21:07:00.000-07:00

Neiman Marcus had the biggest FNO party in Boca, so I attended! They had all you can drink champagne, wine, and Vitamin Water, appetizers from several restaurants, multiple DJs, circus performers, make-overs, and a fashion show. I think it might be the best thing that's happened in this city in a while.

Fendi, Fendi

egyptian cat purse

2011-09-04T14:12:00.000-07:00

thrifted purse, kirra tank, f21 rings and shorts

Congratulations to the winner of the fisheye camera, Vivian! I'll start a new giveaway once I'm all settled into my new apartment. Speaking of cameras, I just bought this one:

When I tested it out I fell in love with it's ability to take clear indoor photos, something I have never seen a point-and-shoot camera do before. This is the first picture I've taken with it:

My new Mara Hoffman bikini bottoms! I bought these at the James Gunn boutique in Savannah, where unfortunately they were sold out of the matching top. Any suggestions on which color top I should try to pair with these? I might just wear them with my new triangle tank, pictured above.

free at last

2011-09-02T14:28:00.000-07:00

This felt like the longest summer ever. With relief, I can finally say that summer school is over! This is what my final collection for my intro to fashion design class looked like:

My collection was inspired by Luna Lovegood (from Harry Potter) as well as the upside-down umbrellas, pictured above.

Now I have about a week to relax in Florida before I start my fall quarter in Atlanta. Here are a few recent photos from my disposable camera:

Ethan

Ethan's kitten, Humu

He likes playing with the fox tail.

Also, check out the new episode of Elle Magazine at SCAD!

last few days in savannah

2011-08-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

Mentally I have already checked out of summer school, but in reality I still have to endure finals week. I'm working on designing my final collection for my intro to fashion class. If I like how it turns out I'll post a few photos of it here. Last night I went downtown with a couple friends and we had the pleasure of meeting Raja from Rupaul's Drag Race. He hung out with us for a little while and was super awesome company. I think Savannah amused him, he said it was a complete culture shock after being used to LA.

Caught wearing a galaxy print yet again... I need an intervention.

Speaking of galaxy print, thank you so much to The Fashion Cloud for featuring me in your latest trend report!

Elle Magazine came to my school to pick 10 designers to take to NYFW 2011. Here's the introductory episode. I love Michael Fink!

missing florida

2011-08-26T08:52:00.000-07:00

It's so hard being away from my boyfriend! Here are a couple photos he took of me that I haven't posted yet..

Motel Rocks bodysuit

Jack dress, Shi wedges

underwater galaxies

2011-08-24T11:41:00.000-07:00

Decided to combine two of my favorite things: underwater photography and galaxy prints.

american apparel scoop back pencil dress, romwe cosmic skirt

red galaxy

2011-08-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

motel rocks bodysuit, h&m skirt

lunch date

2011-08-22T09:53:00.000-07:00

roasted artichoke

soup of the day: tomato bisque

all black everything

2011-08-22T04:13:00.000-07:00

vintage swimsuit, H&M skirt, shi wedges, ray-ban sunglasses

the jetty, mellow mushroom, sushi thai, & sol

2011-08-21T17:07:00.000-07:00

juicy couture neon orange sandals

james taking my picture at the jetty

outside of mellow mushroom

sushi thai

sol

tacos

tacos & sweet fries

pie

free spirit

electric sea

2011-08-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

florida, day two

2011-08-20T07:40:00.000-07:00

stereoscopic

2011-08-19T19:05:00.000-07:00

I bought my boyfriend a 3-D camera. He tested it out on me.

A couple stills:

forever21 shirt with sheer panels, silver cutoffs, civvies bandeau

florida

2011-08-18T18:02:00.000-07:00

Summer school isn't quite over yet, but I flew back home to take a mini-vacation and visit my boyfriend. I brought the fisheye camera that I'm giving away to the beach in hopes of finishing off my last roll so that I can pass it on. Until I get those developed, here are a few digital shots from today:

civvies sheer capelet, american apparel hooded swimsuit

savannah spas: waxing reviews

2011-08-16T17:42:00.000-07:00

If there's one thing I love to do, it's get waxed at the spa. Hopefully one day I will have a larger disposable income and will be able to regularly indulge in massages and body wraps, but until then it's just the necessities. Living downtown in Savannah has given me several spas to choose from and test out, and since I'm about to move out of this town I thought I'd do a quick review on the ones that stood out to me.

JW Salon & Spa waiting area, image courtesy of South Magazine.

JW Salon & Spa: By far my favorite and most frequented, JW Salon & Spa is one of the more tranquil locations I've visited. I don't know the rules of chi, but the expensive-looking, well-placed decor gives off great energy and even just sitting in their waiting area relaxes me. The receptionist isn't the friendliest, but the rest of the staff makes up for it. Their esthetician is warm, yet professional, making polite small talk when appropriate but otherwise focusing on her job, which I really appreciate. I have no memories of pain or discomfort, and after a trip to JW I commonly receive the question, "Who does your eyebrows?"

Sweet Water Spa: My esthetician here was extremely friendly, but a bit too talkative. When I'm being waxed I like to zone out and daydream about faraway places, and it was a bit difficult to get into that mentality when she kept prodding me with questions about my personal life. Hyper personality aside, she did a great job. I was really happy with my waxing and had thought that I had found my new favorite place, but then she mentioned that she has her own business where she charges about half as much as Sweet Water Spa for the same waxing. I found it confusing and very unprofessional that she would bring this up mid-wax and try to steal business from her own workplace. When it came time to pay for my waxing, I couldn't help but feel as though I had been ripped off. I tipped nicely in spite of it all, grabbed a Ferrero Rocher, and walked out the door for what would probably be the last time.

Poseidon Spa at the Mansion Hotel: I love both the hotel and spa! The service was incredibly professional. I don't think I've ever had a more thorough esthetician. She took her time and made sure to get every hair. Their waiting area was lovely, with a long table of fresh fruits, trail mix, water, and juices. After the waxing I was encouraged to take my time and lounge around for as long as I'd like. They definitely understand how to make their guests feel pampered. If I had more time in Savannah, I'd love to go back there for a pedicure.

Spa Bleu: Their private rooms made me feel as though I was visiting the doctor rather than the spa, which was such a turn-off to me. I prefer to view waxing as a spiritual experience rather than a medical one. Their esthetician didn't seem to particularly like her job. I may have overheard her say, "I hate waxing," before she came out to greet me, but I might have heard wrong. Regardless, she didn't really do or say anything to indicate otherwise. She was cold, at least compared to all of the other estheticians I have met. She didn't ask if it was my first time at Spa Bleu (it was), and she didn't ask if it was my first time getting my legs waxed (it was). She really didn't appear to have any interest in me or the procedure and seemed to just want to get it over with. Needless to say, she didn't take any measures to talk me through my first time, and didn't even apply pressure to my skin after ripping off the wax. She missed a lot of hairs, leaving me with legs far from smooth, and she made no attempt to pluck any of them. They use soft, strip wax instead of hard wax, which was more painful and left my skin red and irritated. Unlike most spas, neither the receptionist nor the esthetician offered me water. At least they had an interesting waiting room, which was charming in a tacky kind of way. It's the first waiting room I've seen to have both a fish tank and a bird cage. There was a self-serve container of drinking water, but no cups to pour the water into, and a sign that read "hors d' oeuvres" surrounded by empty platters. With a price tag that matched the other, nicer spas in Savannah, I have to say I was pretty disappointed overall.

So if you're ever going to visit Savannah, I highly recommend JW and Poseidon! Sweet Water doesn't quite live up to their high prices, and I would probably stay away from Spa Bleu altogether.

eudes de santana

2011-08-14T14:50:00.000-07:00

A friend introduced me to his work, and I think it's safe to say he is my new favorite photographer. I appreciate the American Apparel-heavy wardrobe.

Just ordered this bodysuit from Motel Rocks, can't wait to wear it!

I'm flying to Florida on Wednesday to visit my boyfriend. Expect more underwater photos!

lomography x rob ryan giveaway: limited edition fisheye camera

2011-08-13T11:21:00.000-07:00

I've had a very crazy week, selling and giving away more than half of my possessions. I'm really excited about my move and looking forward to my future minimalist apartment. Only owning the things that I need and want most is really going to put my mind at ease. I hesitated when I came to my cameras, because I love them all so much, even as home decor. I guess I see them as sort of a collection. I eventually shook myself out of it and came to the conclusion that there is really no point in having two fisheye cameras, when someone else could be actually using the other one and making beautiful lomo pictures! So, this brings me to my second giveaway in the name of minimalism:

Limited Edition Lomography Fisheye Camera, designed by Rob Ryan exclusively for Urban Outfitters in 2009.

The colors in this photo were altered in photoshop. The backing is actually yellow.

If you would like a chance to win this camera, all you have to do is leave a comment on this entry with your contact information. Please be a follower of mine, either through Bloglovin' or Google Friend Connect. Like the last giveaway, I will count your entry twice if you are following via both. The giveaway ends September 2nd and is open internationally. Good luck!

Also, congratulations to Tori, the winner of the iPod giveaway! And thank you so much to the others who entered!

the end of everything

2011-08-07T14:25:00.000-07:00

My current photography assignment is to attempt self-portraits. I took a few today in the graveyard.

truly madly deeply dress

ysl lipstick

newcomer of the week

2011-08-02T16:22:00.000-07:00

Lomography.com is my new favorite website! I am so in love with the analogue community. It almost makes me never want to shoot digital again. So far I've uploaded my favorite pictures from my fisheye and Holga cameras, and will hopefully soon be adding some photos from my new Diana! It's also fun to just explore the site and check out photos and techniques from all over the world. Make your own account by clicking here! Or if you already have an account, let's follow each other!

día soleado en el parque

2011-07-30T08:32:00.000-07:00

Sunny day in the park!

Thank you to Jimmar for drawing me! Super flattering!

wildfox couture and mbfw swim 2012

2011-07-28T04:34:00.000-07:00

When one of my favorite brands decides to do a swimwear line, it's basically Christmas for me. Conveniently, these hot swimsuits from Wildfox will be available this December. Here are a few that I'm sure I'll have on my list for Santa.

And here are a few of my other favorite looks from MBFW Swim this year.

Red Carter

Mara Hoffman

Norma Kamali

walking with a ghost

2011-07-26T14:41:00.000-07:00

Took this as part of my night photography assignment.

A couple behind the scenes shots from the senior film I acted in.

Both taken by Rosario Edwards.

A self-portrait, of sorts. These are my favorite sneakers this summer.

été est presque terminé

2011-07-22T08:26:00.000-07:00

LF cat batwing top

Urban Outfitters sneakers

Urban Outfiters American flag hat

Deena & Ozzy boots, Urban Outfitters dress

giveaway: ipod touch, ihome, kate spade case

2011-07-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Donna, the winner of the Marc Jacobs giveaway and a huge thank you to everyone who participated! Today begins my next giveaway: an iPod bundle!

The winner will be shipped my iPod Touch, iHome, and Kate Spade iPod Case.

8GB iPod Touch version 3.1.3

I'm moving to Atlanta in a month and feel like this is the perfect opportunity to really embrace minimalism. Now that I have a smart phone and a MacBook Pro, I don't feel like I really need my iPod, or any of its accessories. I do love my iPod though, so instead of selling it I would much rather give it to one of my readers!

If you'd like a chance to win, all you have to do is follow me on GFC or Bloglovin' (your entry will count for double if you're following on both) and leave a comment with your contact info.

The giveaway ends August 12th, which is when the winner will be randomly selected.

walking on a dream

2011-07-18T10:24:00.000-07:00

Nasty Gal bra, Romwe cosmic skirt.

I'd like to reshoot the skirt at night time, because the print looked amaaaazing when the flash went off.

forsyth park, savannah

2011-07-16T20:14:00.000-07:00

I've had the pleasure of living right on the park since April, and it's truly been the best place to spend the summer. With plenty of cool, shady areas, and a comfortable mix of tourists and locals, it's one of the more peaceful areas downtown. Today I walked there with Zaina and Ethan to photograph their matching summer looks.

BDG shirt, Lacoste shorts, Ray-Bans

American Apparel leotard, Levis

This is a response to IFB's 5th project.

el guincho

2011-07-16T09:56:00.000-07:00

Zaina and I attempting to recreate one of our favorite scenes...

golden skans

2011-07-14T20:57:00.000-07:00

indian summer

2011-07-13T12:32:00.000-07:00

american apparel shorts, silence + noise swimsuit, civvies headband

zaina wearing alice + olivia

a picture that was taken a couple months ago, just developed and scanned the other day. vintage swimsuit and rebellious hair.

america

2011-07-11T13:18:00.000-07:00

A few photos from 4th of July weekend.

do you want to live forever, baby?

2011-07-10T20:13:00.000-07:00

top, worn as dress, courtesy of romwe.com
thrifted denim vest & ankh necklace
versace eyewear

lace, wisdom, and wildcats

2011-07-09T09:46:00.000-07:00

Motel Rocks dress

American Apparel skirt

Poor Ethan had his widsom teeth removed that morning.

toys

2011-07-06T21:49:00.000-07:00

My lomo cameras, my new bike, and my favorite videos of the moment:

Directed by Tony Kelly for American Apparel from Tony Kelly Photography on Vimeo.

EL GUINCHO | Bombay from MGdM | Marc Gómez del Moral on Vimeo.

I've been devoting the majority of my free time to learning Spanish. I hope to be fluent within the year. I am also studying French, but not as intensively.

fashion homework

2011-07-06T05:10:00.000-07:00

Stella McCartney Fall 2011 RTW

My first assignment in my fashion design class was to choose my three favorite designers and do a short report on them and pick my 12 favorite looks from one of their recent collections. The purpose of which was to measure our taste level. I spent forever trying to decide which designers were currently best representing my style. I settled on Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, and best of all, Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy).

Givenchy Fall 2011 RTW

teen vogue

2011-07-01T11:32:00.000-07:00

Super excited to see myself on teenvogue.com! Thank you so much!

I've been busier than usual the past few days. I just finished my first week of school and moved into a beautiful new apartment in Savannah! Big things are going to happen this summer... I can feel it.

la playa

2011-06-24T21:59:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of the extra shots we got during our trip to the beach when we photographed the Marc Jacobs giveaway (details: here).

urban outfitters crop top

kate spade ipod case

vintage swimsuit

bats

2011-06-24T14:30:00.000-07:00

A haiku about my sheer blouse, a response to IFB's second project.

on the darkest night
i found your translucent skin
echolocation