Intermission I. - the DuSable Museum

So,

I attended my very first rich, fancy, fundraising event a few days ago. I was, naturally, unsure of what I was going to be doing there since a. I have no money to give b. I'm only a student c. I'm not involved with the community who was running the fundraiser.

But, I went anyways because a friend of mine was doing spoken word there, and another friend of mine invited me as her +1 (I've always wanted to be a +1) and I take every chance I get to play dress up. The dress code was "business" and I'm never really sure what "business" really means, so I just put on a pink tulle dress and black shirt and everything was fine. (photos below)

It was a fun, and interesting event. Being surrounded by lawyers, bankers, investors, rich people in general, and having fancy mashed potatoes in cocktail glasses with mini cheesecake bites. I ate so, so, so, much--my friend and I joked that we might as will fill ourselves on this food since it's free. 

Look at how cute the desserts were!

We visited the refurbished (?) Roundhouse next to the DuSable museum, and it was breathtaking! So beautiful and eerie and big, and the first think I thought was: "I want to take photos here."

Lovely, right? But it's even lovelier in person. It's a beautiful, historic building that used to house horses that would be in horse races. Now, the DuSable museum wants to take this building and transform it into an exhibition house. This big room will be the "lobby", I guess, as well as an exhibition space, AND it'll be available for weddings, graduations, etc. I thought about maybe planning a future wedding here, but then I remembered that I want to basically recreate Kate Moss' wedding so I let that idea go.

But, wow. Sometimes I forget that I live right next to a city with such a rich history. With so many historically significant buildings that have beautiful, breathtaking architecture. Amazing, and such a fun night for me and my friends.

My lovely, lovely kittens,

I have exciting news!!! I'm on my way (finally) to NYC!!!! Cue the drums and fireworks and happy crying, because this has been on its way for a long, long, long time now.

Not really, but I'm so nervous and really anxious and really excited to finally go to NYC, the city of my dreaaaammmss. Although, I'm pretty positive that it's not as great as the elaborate fantasy I've created in my head (because nothing ever is) from fictional novels and Glee fan fiction (lmao).

I'm excited to finally walk down the streets and MAYBE get photographed by a street photographer because I'm obviously going to be the most unique dressed (kidding).

So, why, you may ask am I going to the city of dreams, the big apple, the land of lovely lady liberty?

I've been accepted to the 2015 Teen Vogue University! 

Yes, maybe it's a big deal and maybe it's not. I'm not sure yet, but I'm excited nonetheless. It's taking place March 13-15 and I'll be staying at a location that is TBD and I'll be spending lots of time at the Teen Vogue headquarters, One World Trade Center.
But the acceptance has also brought along huge amounts of anxiety and stress because, lord jesus, what am I going to wear? What am I going to bring? Where am I going to stay?

This trip may bankrupt me. I've already spent $189 on a necklace and bracelet set and I think I might end up buying more things.

I'm anxious because I know I'm going to be completely overwhelmed by the conference. Not because there will be a lot of girls (there will be) but because I'm going to be completely out of my depth. No doubt, there will be a lot of privileged, upper class white girls who will be wearing designer clothing. Meanwhile, I'll be there trying to find my way through the crowd in not designer clothing. The fashion industry is seriously cut-throat, and I know this, but I've been able to avoid it thus far. What will I do when I finally have to confront the industry as what it is? Is it a space for me?

Who knows. I'm still excited.

Anyways, in preparation for this trip, I will be uploading a post covering everything I'll be bringing including makeup, skincare, wardrobe and that jewelry set I mentioned because it is seriously gorgeous.

Then, I'll be posting every night about my experience at the Teen Vogue conference with photos, writing, etc. I'm not sure what else I'll include but it'll be detailed and, hopefully, informative if any of you plan on applying next year!

So stay tuned! I've got a lot planned...

I love all of you,

Goodnight loves! I'll talk to y'all soon!

Wang x H&M

Lovelies,

Alas, I almost forgot this collab was happening (since the first announcement which was like in March???) and now I'm really excited, excited for it. Especially since a lot of the pieces are perfect for winter in cold-as-hell Heavenston (made 2 oxymorons there).

I've got to admit, I wasn't too excited when I first looked at the pieces, since I'm not a very athletic person and everything seemed to be jogging/sports/exercise wear, but I've come to terms that the "sporty" look is (and has been) a thing, and that I might be digging it. I actually wrote an blogpost for the STITCH blog that should be dropping tomorrow, (link will be included here) but I thought I'd go more personal and in-depth with my opinions on everything Mr. Wang has to offer.

First and foremost, I absolutely am in love with the shameless promotion. Yes. Wang. Get it. Plaster your name on everything. Not only is it highly convenient for me, I think it's an amazing tongue-in-cheek act that is just calling and begging for the jokes that everyone knows are coming. Yes, I think Mr. Wang is very, very, very, much aware that his last name is also slang for penis, and yes, I think everyone who has the last name Wang is aware of that and so endlessly tired of hearing it come up again and again. I, for one, am excited to take pride, for once, in my last name and ethnicity and everything that comes with the territory of having WANG printed across my chest, since for the longest time I've hated my last name (despite the fact it means "king/royalty" in Chinese). So yes, you'll see me strutting down the street in my 59.95 grey, chic as hell sweater with my name printed across it.

Second, the unveil was not actually a surprise. His signature touch is creating high-end street wear and I remember being able to feel that vibe when I watched for the first time a collection he was presenting at NYFW a few years ago. It was the cut-outs for days leather dresses, and strappy gladiator heels. And I think a lot of that is here in this collection, especially with the white and black leather-ish shirts. Wang is phenomenal in that he can keep this magical touch in everything he creates, even as creative director for Balenciaga you can see that in the black and white and cutouts and loose fitting and chic ness that is minimalism, and, dare i say it, norm core.

Plus, I don't think I have to explain why I'm excited for the parkas and the leather puffer jackets and sweatshirts. I'm ready for a warm winter, tucked deep inside a $300 Wang parka. And who's gonna stop me?

If you guys haven't yet, check out the full collection here and get your credit cards ready when the collection drops November 6th.


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