Denim Dresses = Rarely Cute

Denim dresses bring back memories of 1994. While those were the days, the dresses need to stay in 1994.

I have seen these frocks in stores such as Forever 21 lately, updated with various cuts and styles. However, whoever said that bringing denim dresses back was okay, I beg you to please cease and desist for the love of God.

Friends don't let friends wear denim dresses (unless you find a rare fly one).

Eclectic Beauty: Jay Z Proving He Still "Run[s] This Town"

Jay Z, Rihanna and Kanye West all go hard on the new track that debuted today entitled "Run This Town." Check it out. It's about to be in heavy rotation on my iPod.



What do you think? Does this song live up to the hype? Speak on it.

Stay Eclectic.

Which Color?

So, I decided that my nail color is going to be a reflection of my mood at any given time. Today I'm going to get a polish change and I'm going neon because I feel outlandish and adventurous. I'm stuck between two Essie shades though!

Perky Purple or Funky Limelight.....

Which one do you think I should get? Which is cuter for the summer from the Essie 2009 Neon collection?

Ray Ban Sunglasses = Love.

I have a slight obsession with designer sunglasses. I wouldn't say I'm a collector though. I'm a bit to broke for that status. However, when I went on a solo excursion to South Beach the other day, I walked through Macy's. I stopped in my tracks when I saw the Ray Ban aviator display. The salesman cleaned the shades I was wearing while I tried on this new style. I fell in love with the orange ones. At $129.00, I have to wait until I find employment to treat myself to them.

Get them from Macys.com or your favorite sunglasses retailer ASAP. They are hot!

Prisoner of Words

I was watching random YouTube videos the other day and came across this amazing poem by Alicia Keys. I can relate to her words because I used to be one of those people who didn't speak up. I realized that you only hurt yourself when you stifle your thoughts. If you can relate, remember this quote:

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

Check out the video. 

What words have you left unsaid?

Stay True.

So I Graduated... Now What?

The Graduation Blues - a phenomenon I know all too well. After all of the quarter-life crises, Mariah moments and other meltdowns about my future, I think it's safe to say that I am an expert. 

The Graduation Blues has several phases, which I'm sure most grads can relate to.

First, you have the realization that graduation is coming sooner than you thought, otherwise known as the "OMG, let me party all I can before it all has to stop!" epiphany. I can relate to this because I think I partied more than I ever did throughout my entire college career during my last few weeks of school. I realized, yeah, it was fun, but I was way too old for the scene. I just wanted to make sure that I went out with a bang and wore all the clothes I had never worn due to my past bookworm ways. This partying phase comes on as an attempt to hide from the fact that now, you have to figure out what comes next in your life.

Next, you start to reflect and think, "Did I choose the right major?" I remember those Kanye lyrics from "All Falls Down" going through my head - "The major that she major in don't make no money, but she can't drop out - her parents will look at her funny." I never questioned my choice of major and I definitely never considered dropping out, but these times will make you question everything. Don't fall victim to it. Stay confident in your choices.

Then, you graduate. The family comes to see you. With the family, comes the questions - what are you doing now? In fact, as I write this, my grandmother is asking me if I'm really going to grad school and that she heard on the news that I won't get a job without it.

Insert Mariah moment here.

Between answering the questions with more and more ridiculous things (my answer is now, "I'm going to NYC on a one-way ticket to seek my fortune") and actually contemplating them, you really have to sit and figure out what you're going to do. The hardest part is actually doing it.

My advice to the world is to stop wallowing. I am trying to take my own advice as I am currently wallowing in a "swine flu"-induced stupor. It's hard, I know, but we - the class of 2009 will prevail. 

Anyway, this will be a series of posts in which you will get advice on professional development and becoming the best you during your down time.

In the meanwhile, remember that sometimes, plans don't work out and the best things happen when you let God surprise you. Just take advantage of every opportunity you get and don't be afraid to fail.

Stay True.

-Aly

Michael Kors Watches are Fly!

There is nothing that trumps the power of a nice, classic watch when it comes to creating your image. This is the reason why people spend thousands on creations by Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Rolex.

However, most of us can't afford to break the bank for those timepieces (yet), so I think Michael Kors has some of the most beautiful watches for those on a limited budget but want a step above a Fossil.

This oversized, men's style watch is on my wishlist for sure! I'm just waiting for the next sale at Macy's so the $195 price tag can be lowered.