tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88288853201515966212024-03-05T14:20:53.812-06:00Bella VogueAlaska, Anchorage, Austin, Fashion, Music, Photos, Pictures, Street Style, Style, Texas,That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-74967811386570805882014-04-13T23:53:00.000-05:002014-04-15T03:29:06.640-05:00Emerging from Hibernation.What does one say after a long hiatus? I could say nothing at all, but a few things led to my personal hibernation from Bella Vogue:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A skier jumps during <a href="http://www.furrondy.net/" target="_blank">Fur Rendezvous Festival</a> in downtown Anchorage.</span></div>
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I have immensely enjoyed being unattached to the Internet, and have been actively participating in all things Anchorage. One of my favorite events this year (so far) has been Fur Rendezvous Festival. The annual event took place near the end of February.</div>
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Known as "Fur Rondy" to locals, the week-long winter carnival may be the best in the United States. Fur Rondy offers a variety of activities, from dog-sled races to a chance to run with reindeer. My sister happened to be in town during this year's winter carnival, and we made it a point to visit the Snow Sculpture Competition. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A "Log" Cabin snow sculpture. The competition at Fur Rondy was sponsored by GCI.</span></div>
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Something else that has kept me on my toes?<br />
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I changed jobs, as well as companies. I am now working for Pandora, the Danish jewelry company that specializes in sterling silver, 14k gold, and two-tone charm bracelets. Other product categories include necklaces, pendants, and earrings. I love working for Pandora, as I have always enjoyed helping people find things that make them (or loved ones) happy. Charms are a great way to share one's triumphs in life. I should note that as a Pandora employee, I am not required to post anything about them. If I happen to, it's because I want to.<br />
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Speaking of things I do because I want to...my current obsession is photographing Alaskan sunsets. I take the bulk of my sunset shots from the roof of the 5th Avenue Mall Parking Garage, as I walk from my car after work.<br />
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Looking to Mount Susitna, the sky takes my breath away as the days gain more and more light. Mount Susitna is known as the "Sleeping Woman," and legend says she is dreaming of her fallen warrior's return.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Can you make out the shape of the Sleeping Woman from this blurred shot? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Urban Wilderness: someday I shall paint the Anchorage skyline.<br />Until then, I will litter <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thatchelseagirl" target="_blank">my Instagram feed</a> with its stark contrast of color and concrete.</span></div>
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Painting is currently the most relaxing activity I partake in. .<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I named the above piece "Alaska in Winter," for I was going to fix the letters in order to make the piece a tad more legible. Then I realized that would be like the state of Alaska fixing the road service markers. I get anxiety from trying to tell which lane of traffic I'm supposed to be in on a wintry day. Painting helps. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So does blogging. As I emerge from my self-induced hibernation, I look forward to sharing my adventures--fashionable or not--once again. </span>That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-78331379273637172662013-06-24T17:35:00.002-05:002014-01-02T04:45:04.631-06:00It's A Hair Story.<div>
The 18th of June marked my first anniversary with my husband. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Doesn't Hubs look adorkable in Ralph Lauren?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I felt pretty, oh-so pretty! in my Taylor Tonal Stripe Fit & Flare Dress (<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/taylor-dresses-tonal-stripe-fit-flare-dress/3447923?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=TURQUOISE&resultback=1160&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_5_D" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Clutch: Gucci (circa 2005).</span></div>
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While getting ready for our dinner at <a href="http://www.simonandseaforts.com/" target="_blank">Simon and Seafort's</a>, a seafood restaurant that has won several "Best of Alaska" awards, I realized it has also been over a year since I cut off a good length of my hair.</div>
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Initially, I cut my hair because it made sense: without a car, I was walking in the Texas heat every day. My thick, long curls carried more weight, more sweat, and took longer to naturally dry (I have never liked using heat on my hair; I don't even own a blow dryer).</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">wearing a pleated <a href="http://www.lulus.com/" target="_blank">Lulu's</a> dress, via <a href="http://www.texasstylecouncil.com/" target="_blank">Texas Style Council</a>, & vintage <a href="http://www.tonylama.com/en/index.html" target="_blank">Tony Lama boots</a>.</span></div>
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I wasn't nervous or scared when I told the stylist to cut so much. She kept asking me "Are you sure? I don't want you to be mad at me!"<br />
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My short hair got a few responses from people at my place of work at the time; one of the television hosts I was working with told me that I was "very brave for such a drastic change."<br />
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I didn't feel brave. The only thing I felt after was <i>surprised</i>: my cut locks revealed hair that had not been damaged by the sun, wisps of hair that were much darker. </div>
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Then, as I adjusted to having shorter hairstyle, I felt an appreciation for my natural curls. I had tiny tendrils I had never noticed before. I could style my hair without using a number of products, I could use a Shampoo Plus Conditioner, and I could just shower and go! It was amazing.</div>
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Now that my hair is longer, I may one day cut it short again. Right now my goal is to learn how to style my longer hair: I've never been great at braids or fancy hairstyles. I would like to be, though. Maybe, in another year, I'll be blogging about that accomplishment!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wearing: Vince Camuto Cuff Ankle Pants (<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-camuto-cuff-ankle-pants/3541338?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=3120&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_9_D" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>); Collective Concepts Eyelet Shirt (<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/collective-concepts-eyelet-shirt/3455497" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>);</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Michael Kors leather flats (Nordstrom; <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/p/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Aria-Stud-Toe-Ballerina-Flat-FLATS/prod20410024_cat2501__/?index=27&cmCat=cat000000cat121cat2501&isEditorial=false" target="_blank">similar</a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My favorite bracelet, from a gift shop in <a href="http://www.borregospringschamber.com/" target="_blank">Borrego Springs</a>. My sister gave it to me a few Christmases ago!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My necklace came from <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/search/label/Blackbird%20Clothes%20and%20Curios" target="_blank">Blackbird Clothes & Curios</a>, in Austin (now closed).</span></div>
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-16805647182260822342013-06-03T17:58:00.001-05:002013-06-03T18:08:45.552-05:00I Spy: Summertime in Alaska! I know Summer Solstice isn't for a few more weeks. However,<a href="http://www.weather.com/news/weather-winter/winter-cold-late-snow-alaska-20130517" target="_blank"> after the longest winter on record in Anchorage</a>, the warmer weather has been refreshing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">What Spring? While hiking around <a href="http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/chugach/" target="_blank">Chugach State Park</a> two weeks ago.</span></div>
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Friends, you should note that with "warmer weather," I mean highs in the 60's. A lot of people have been asking how I've adjusted from the warm weather of Texas to the cooler Alaskan climate.</div>
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Let me tell you: this past winter season was my first in five years. Having grown up in Montana, I am <i>not</i> a stranger to snow. Despite that, I had forgotten how to live in a cold weather climate. Let's just say the past nine months have been an adjustment. I throw around the word "acclimating" a lot. The problem is, I haven't acclimated just yet. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Biscuit has acclimated! She has also learned how to ride in the back of John's truck.</span></div>
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I guess the toughest part about adjusting to the weather has been changing my diet to ensure that I don't gain weight because of the cold. I have been a gluten-free vegetarian for almost five years. I chose this particular lifestyle for personal health reasons. After a lot of thinking, I recently reintroduced fish back into my diet. This now means I am a pescetarian; someone who abstains from eating all meat and animal flesh, with the exception of fish. The decision was not the easiest: while Hubs was deployed, I actually lived as a vegan. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If I were vegan, I could not enjoy my homemade sundaes.</span></div>
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Three things came to me when I decided to start eating fish again: </div>
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First, fish is a local product here in Alaska. By eating fish from the state of Alaska, I am helping the local economy. </div>
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Second, economically speaking, it's easier for Hubs (who eats meat) and me to share a few more foods within our diets. Hubs doesn't have to be gluten-free, so we buy separate breads and cereals. He has started drinking almond milk, among other things, which I appreciate. Grocery shopping has become less of a hassle now that I've started eating fish again. </div>
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Lastly, because I became a vegetarian for various health reasons, I can now say that the <i>main </i>reason I became vegetarian is now irrelevant. Last year, when I had to go through the process of being medically cleared to make the move to Alaska (the government considers Alaska military bases to be overseas, or OCONUS, so spouses and dependents need special medical clearance), I learned that the health problem that drew concern is now gone. I will never start eating red meat or fowl again, but it is a relief to know that my efforts to live healthy are paying off. </div>
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Will I eat fish every day? No. Will I eat fish for the rest of my life? Probably not. For right now, though, it makes sense to do so.</div>
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Speaking of living healthy, I gained about 15 pounds last year when I moved to Alaska. I'm happy to say that, since the beginning of the year, I have shed that extra weight and then some. Hubs and I are going to visit my California family in July, so I recently made a few purchases just for the vacation. I was shocked to see how many inches I have lost. Words cannot describe the joy I felt trying on swimsuits, especially the little Badgley Mischka number I ended up with. I cannot wait for next month! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A small preview of what I will wear on vacation:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dvf-loves-roxy-hooded-cover-up-dress/3395465?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=560&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_2_A" target="_blank">'DVF Loves Roxy' Hooded Cover-Up Dress</a>, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wildfox-love-potion-graphic-tee-nordstrom-exclusive/3455550?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=4720&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_13_D" target="_blank">Wildfox 'Love Potion' Graphic Tee</a>, <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/leith-beach-shirt/3436454?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=5162&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_14_B" target="_blank">Leith 'Beach' Shirt</a>,</span></div>
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Things are slowly starting to come together again in my life. It's taken a few months, and having Hubs deployed was not easy. I am lucky to have him home again. Since he's been home, we've been discussing whether or not I should get my Master's degree at University of Alaska-Anchorage. I keep going back and forth on whether to pursue my MBA, or receive a Master's in the Art of Teaching. It will be fun to figure out which path I should take.</div>
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Until then, I am going to enjoy my first Alaskan summer.</div>
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-87978498917633811382013-05-16T03:52:00.002-05:002013-05-16T12:44:04.683-05:00Anchorage: A Recap of Epic Proportions.First Friday may have been over a week ago, but a few things have kept me away from posting a recap:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">On a boat! I saw humpback whales, a gray whale, porpoises, seals, sea lions, eagles, and a puffin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Barely shown: <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/2012/09/on-road-from-austin-tx-to-anchorage-ak.html" target="_blank">previously photographed green H&M sweater</a>, circa 2012.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I love buying wood crafts from <a href="http://www.michaels.com/" target="_blank">Michael's</a> & making them my own!</span></div>
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All right, so as for Blush: I went to their First Friday event solo, as I got off from work at 7 and the event was ending at 8. When I arrived, I was barely greeted. I was only told of the 20% discount on the Splendid merchandise when I asked for a fitting room. There wasn't any music playing in the store, so while in the fitting room, I listened to the sales girls' gossip about, well, other girls. <br />
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The owner of the shop was very helpful, and I asked her what types of events the shop had coming up. In June, Blush is celebrating its store's anniversary, so I may post about that in the future.That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-73519103181118994192013-04-30T03:51:00.004-05:002013-04-30T03:54:47.919-05:00First Friday: Splendid Trunk Show at Blush Boutique.Since moving to Anchorage last fall, I haven't posted a lot about the on-goings in this northern city. Here's a little something to get the ball rolling:<br />
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Enjoy Trunk Show Discounts.</div>
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Receive a Gift with Purchase (While Supplies Last).</div>
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Bubbly & Bites Provided by <a href="http://gingeralaska.com/" target="_blank">Ginger</a>, a local Asian & Pacific Rim Cuisine Restaurant.</div>
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Visit Blush Boutique on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BlushAK" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.<br />
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-51458145524617979672013-04-26T03:42:00.001-05:002013-04-26T03:57:57.035-05:00The Big 2-4.<div style="text-align: center;">
Last week, two things happened:</div>
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I baked my own birthday cake, turned 24, and Hubs came home from his first deployment!</div>
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To sum it up: it was an emotional week. Recent, national events reminded me to stop, enjoy life, and keep in touch with loved ones. </div>
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Birthdays, to me, are what a New Year's Day is to others: it's a time to review the past year, evaluate my successes and failures, and outline what I would like to do before Earth completes another rotation around the sun. </div>
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I'm not exactly sure what things I would like to accomplish before I turn 25. But I know when I read <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/2012/05/im-back.html" target="_blank">my previous reflection on turning 23</a>, I have to laugh. I had no idea what the entirety of the year had in store for me, and as the saying goes, hindsight is 20/20.</div>
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I hope that my 24th year has as many adventures as my 23rd, if not more.<br />
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Speaking of adventures, now that Hubs is home, I have someone to share outdoor excursions with. Here are some of the photos I took on my birthday while hiking on base.</div>
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The moose came out for my birthday.</div>
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Hubs, during our hike around Knik Arm.</div>
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The tide was coming in, and I decided to stand on a frozen mound of mud.</div>
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I felt like The Little Mermaid.</div>
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Knik Arm.</div>
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At Six Mile Creek.</div>
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I couldn't be happier to have Hubs home!<br />
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-18342390512730971132013-04-13T06:34:00.001-05:002013-04-26T03:43:15.230-05:00I Spy...The First of Many Anchorage Editions!I know I (still) haven't written as much as I used to, but I am working on remedying that. <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/2011/08/i-have-confession-to-make.html" target="_blank">I (still) have a slight fear of outfit posts</a> and, to be honest, the snow here makes me not want to do anything but cozy up with my furbabies and watch chick flicks. I also never realized that living in a 3-bedroom house would take up so much time to clean.<br />
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So I've been going through old posts, thinking of ways I could write and share my recent experiences with all of my readers. I came across <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/search/label/I%20spy" target="_blank">my old "I Spy" posts</a>, and figured one was long over-due.<br />
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Also: just so everyone knows, I am a Nordstrom employee. As such, I am in no way instructed by the company as to what to post in regards to what I purchase & choose to share with y'all. <br />
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Now that I have that off my chest--I hope y'all enjoy the photos, as well as the weekend. Please send sunshine thoughts to Alaska; it has snowed over a foot in the past week!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Six-Mile Lake on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A Lemon Drop at <a href="http://www.glacierbrewhouse.com/" target="_blank">Glacier Brewhouse</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cap-Sleeve Turtleneck from <a href="http://www.maurices.com/" target="_blank">Maurices</a>, circa 2007. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pleated Skirt from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a>, 2013.</span></div>
That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-34944893458918201692013-04-08T05:11:00.000-05:002013-04-13T02:47:59.447-05:00Music Monday: Marina and the Diamonds.Marina Diamandis is the brain behind Marina and the Diamonds, a new-wave pop confection that's come into its own over the past few years. Three years ago, the Welsh singer-songwriter released "The Family Jewels" to rave reviews but little airplay in the United States. Marina's vocal style set her apart from the rest of the pack, and she has since retooled her sound to make it more mainstream.<br />
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I have heard the following uptempo song on Top 40 radio, as well as stores I frequent, including H&M and American Eagle Outfitters.<br />
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"Primadonna" is the lead single from her second album, <i>Electra Heart.</i> The album was released a year ago, and debuted number one in the UK and Ireland. It reached number thirty-one on the Billboard 200, and number two on the Dance/Electronic Chart in the United States. </div>
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Marina said in a television interview that her inspirations for <i>Electra Heart</i> were <a href="http://www.nme.com/news/marina-and-the-diamonds/63222" target="_blank">Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, and Marie Antoinette</a>. Marina, who says "the Diamonds" are her fans and not the band backing her, describes her style as <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.channel4.com/programmes/frock-me-with-tk-maxx/episode-guide/series-2/episode-1" target="_blank">"vintage, cheerleader, cartoon</a>." </span></div>
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-69281503687079547532013-03-28T23:30:00.000-05:002013-03-31T02:37:44.525-05:00Louis Vuitton A/W 2013: Prostitution Chic?<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Yesterday, I watched a short fashion film that I found to be a bit unsettling. Produced by Love Magazine's editor-in-chief Kate Grand and directed by James Lima, the film is meant to be a promotional video for Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter 2013-14 collection. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">To say the film is "controversial" would be an understatement: the models are wearing the Louis Vuitton collection while they appear to be soliciting sex.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Since its release, <a href="http://www.thelocal.fr/page/view/french-feminists-blast--louis-vuitton-prostitutes-video#.UVLyMas6U5g" target="_blank">Louis Vuitton has tried its best to distance itself from the video</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">, according to French publication The Local. Since I first watched the clip on </span><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/27/louis-vuitton-prostitution-chic-video_n_2962646.html?ir=style&utm_campaign=032713&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-style&utm_content=Photo" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Huffington Post</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"> last night, Kate Grand has apologized for any offense the short vid may have caused in a statement to </span><a href="http://fashionista.com/2013/03/louis-vuitton-accused-of-promoting-prostitution-in-new-film/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Fashionista</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">I first wrote my response to the video last night, on a group board on Facebook, but I thought I would give you a chance to see for yourself what the controversy is about. Keep in mind that the fashion film is NSFW and contains brief nudity.</span><br />
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<span id=".reactRoot[54].[1][2][1]{comment582045621808703_582209798458952}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[0].[2]">The models, being paid to wear clothes and sell a brand, are prostitutes; Marc Jacobs, as the designer, is their pimp.</span></i><br />
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<span id=".reactRoot[54].[1][2][1]{comment582045621808703_582209798458952}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[3].0.[0]"><i>As a whole, whether it be through design or marketing, and other etc. whatnot, the fashion industry will always push boundaries. It will always make someone, somewhere feel uncomfortable. It would be silly to deny that sex sells. However, when I consider the devastating implications of human trafficking, I personally am disgusted by what the video implies. </i></span></div>
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody"><span id=".reactRoot[54].[1][2][1]{comment582045621808703_582209798458952}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[3]"><span id=".reactRoot[54].[1][2][1]{comment582045621808703_582209798458952}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[3].0"><i><br id=".reactRoot[54].[1][2][1]{comment582045621808703_582209798458952}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[3].0.[2]" /><span id=".reactRoot[54].[1][2][1]{comment582045621808703_582209798458952}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[3].0.[3]">It seems as though Love, the magazine, is trying to make a point, but what is it exactly? That the industry is morally bankrupt on selling? I don't see a positive spin to the story portrayed.</span></i></span></span></span></span></div>
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I can't help but wonder if the roles were reversed--if the designer was a woman and the models were men, would there still be outrage? Also, did Marc Jacobs have a part in the creation of the film? Despite Louis Vuitton's official stance, their creative director is not only featured--styling models backstage at the recent Louis Vuitton A/W 2013-14 runway show--but he is thanked at the end of the credits.<br />
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-13132079719973833632013-03-18T14:30:00.000-05:002013-03-19T03:14:26.149-05:00Music Monday: Lana Del Rey.<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lana Del Rey in a global fashion campaign for H&;M.</span></div>
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Lana Del Rey seems to be everywhere these days. Describing herself as a "gangsta Nancy Sinatra" and her music as "sadcore," the singer enchants with her seductive, Lolita-inspired lyrics. She's won awards, sung for worldwide fashion campaigns, and created music videos that feel more like full-blown cinematic experiences. Del Rey has already bounced back from harsh criticism, and has released two albums and three EPs. How did she start out, though? And is Lana Del Rey even her real name?</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Del Rey in her music video for "Born To Die."</span></div>
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Sadly, the answer is no. Lana Del Rey is the stage name of Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (she has also recorded under Mary Jailer). After having previous recordings shelved, Lizzy Grant released her first full-length album in 2010, <em>Lana Del Rey A.K.A. Lizzy Grant</em>, to no one's anticipation.<br />
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After a name change and image retooling, Lana Del Rey did something millions do: she posted a video onto YouTube. Weeks later, she was signed by Interscope. The song she posted, "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE6wxDqdOV0" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Video Games</span></a>," was named one of the Best Songs of 2011 by<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.nme.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">NME</span></a>. However, a </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I62I3r2f-8&list=UU3N5y6UWKJaKqoU2b_0MfTQ&index=5" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"> bad performance on <em>Saturday Night Live</em></span></a><span style="color: black;"> nearly ruined her ride to success. Her handlers canceled several shows in the wake of the appearance, even a gig at South By Southwest. Still, within a month after her <em>SNL</em> mishap, Del Rey's <em>Born To Die </em>was released. The album went on to sell over 3.4 million copies, becoming the 5th best-selling album of 2012.</span></div>
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So what is Lizzy Grant, er, Lana Del Rey doing now? She <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2012/08/34254/lana-del-rey-hm-ads-photos" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">was the spokesperson for H&M's 2012 campaign</span></a>, and</span> surprised critics by winning "International Female Solo Artist" at the 2013 BRIT Awards. Del Rey's most recent EP, <em>Paradise</em>, was released on November 12th of last year.<br />
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Fans could either buy the EP as a part of the <em>Born To Die: Paradise Edition</em>, or by itself. The EP, made up of eight songs, featured more of Del Rey's smoky, lounge singer vocals over sleepy beats. Most saw the EP as an improvement from <i>Born To Die</i>. "Ride," released in September, was the lead single. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image Credit: Thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lanadelrey" target="_blank">Lana Del Rey's official Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.interscope.com/" target="_blank">Interscope Records</a>, and <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/" target="_blank">H&M</a>.</span> </div>
That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-62871852261302974432013-03-13T06:07:00.003-05:002013-03-13T17:59:56.714-05:00She's Crafty: Paint With Stickers Tutorial!I don't know if many of you know this, but I love to paint! I'm not that great at creating portraits or landscapes, so I try to keep things fun with abstract projects. A year or two ago, I came across a little painting project on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/thatchelseagirl" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> that I am going to show you today.<br />
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1. Come up with something snappy to put on your canvas! I chose a song lyric. Also, think of how you want to lay out your stickers before you stick them down completely. Do you want them to be straight, or do you want there to be movement between letters?<br />
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2. I suggest painting over the stickers first; I did this because I wanted my letters to have specific coloring. If you're using puffy letters like I did, you may need to hold them down to do this. Either way, make sure your stickers are thoroughly painted over, otherwise the final effect will not be as spectacular. </div>
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3. Finish the rest of your painting.<br />
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5. Remove your stickers! Because my stickers were puffy, they were easy to remove. If you're using flat stickers, keep an X-acto knife handy, as those tend to leave behind unwanted residue.<br />
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An alternative to this process? Paint your canvas first, place stickers, then paint over your design in its entirety with a single color. Then peel stickers! The letters will then have a neat design on a plain-looking canvas.</div>
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-45605321358325357712013-03-11T18:31:00.003-05:002013-03-11T18:48:20.486-05:00Music Monday: Sky Ferreira. I'm stepping outside of my cozy fashion bubble. So here we are, on my first of many Music Mondays, starring the highly talented, and yet still slightly unknown, singer-songwriter Sky Ferreira.<br />
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Maybe you've seen her around; she's been featured in countless magazines and ad campaigns, including the current festival collection for <a href="http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-hook/1551136/sky-ferreira-fronts-forever-21s-new-festival-collection" target="_blank">Forever 21</a>.<br />
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I first heard of Sky Ferreira in 2009, when reading a post on <a href="http://www.wgsn.com/" target="_blank">WGSN</a> about up-and-coming musical acts. At the age of 16, the singer had recently been signed by Parlophone and was a YouTube sensation: on "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwwq-6MmXck" target="_blank">Happy Dre</a>," she sang The Beatles' "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" over beats from Dr. Dre's "Still D.R.E.". She recorded a stripped-down cover of "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilR5hUOuWk8" target="_blank">Animal</a>," which was originally recorded as electro pop by Miike Snow. And she isn't just a singer: Ms. Ferreira made her film debut in 2010's <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1530975/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Putty Hill</a>.</div>
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Ferreira then released three singles: "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDXeZ6IuNpA" target="_blank">17</a>," a cautionary tale of an out-of-control teen; "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz3s62Rzskk" target="_blank">Obsession</a>," a catchy ditty detailing one girl's one-sided devotion; and "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxFFJu7RVuk" target="_blank">One</a>," a poppy and unadulterated dance track. </div>
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With her popularity rising, you would think by now there would have been an album release. For whatever reason, her record label decided to push back her debut LP, and opted to released two EPs, <i>As If! </i>and <i>Ghost</i>. <i>As If! </i>was originally released on iTunes in March of 2011. However, since <i>Ghost</i>'s release in October of last year, all of the tracks on <i>As If!</i> and the EP itself have been removed. This is likely due to Sky Ferreira's ever-changing sound that appears on <i>Ghost</i>.</div>
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<i>Ghost</i> has received generally favorable reviews, particularly the single "Everything Is Embarrassing". <a href="http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/14138-everything-is-embarrassing/" target="_blank">Pitchfork named it one of the best new singles of 2012</a>, and <a href="http://nymag.com/arts/cultureawards/2012/sky-ferreira-song-of-the-year/" target="_blank">New York Magazine named it Song Of The Year for 2012</a>. An 80's throwback to the extreme, the dreamy pop song has the singer lament over a failed relationship. </div>
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Other singles from <i>Ghost</i> include "Red Lips" and "Lost In My Bedroom," a song that was featured in a recent episode of <i>Grey's Anatomy.</i></div>
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Ferreira is currently touring in support of her upcoming LP <i>I'm Not Alright. </i>She will be at South By Southwest for the music portion of the festival in Austin, TX, March 12th-17th.<br />
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Needless to say, she is undoubtedly one to watch in the coming months.</div>
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-248559981013473592013-03-08T03:24:00.002-06:002013-03-11T17:09:48.213-05:00The Moment You Remember That You Have A Blog.Something's been gnawing at me for the past couple weeks.<br />
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When someone tweets about <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/search/label/SXSW" target="_blank">SXSW</a>, or I see a fashion magazine detailing <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/2009/12/swift-style-evolution-in-making.html" target="_blank">Taylor Swift's style transformation</a>, I feel a pang in my heart. </div>
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I'm completely and absolutely forgetting something. I'm forgetting something <i>big</i> that I love. </div>
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And the feeling hasn't disappeared. It follows me around the house, hangs over me at work, and invades my thoughts when I'm watching <i>Downton Abbey</i>.</div>
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What is it that's been bothering me?</div>
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I realized it this afternoon, while I was reading an e-mail from a friend.</div>
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It's my blog!</div>
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My blog has been neglected, to the point where I haven't updated in five months. Yes, <i>five</i> months.</div>
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What have I done in that five months?</div>
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I began working at a major department store. I work in kids' wear, so it's been an interesting change of pace, to say the least.<br />
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I've moved three times; John and I did our final move in December. </div>
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I adopted a cat; her name is Sapphire.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sapphire & Biscuit: sisters from different misters.</span></div>
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<i>So much</i> has happened. And yet, the blog remained to be not updated.</div>
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The truth is, there are not as many fashion events in Anchorage. There aren't as many events, period.<br />
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So I've been writing a few ideas down, some that have nothing to do with fashion. I hope you'll look forward to them because starting Monday, Bella Vogue will be back. For real this time. </div>
That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-9307098292032618722012-10-05T17:59:00.004-05:002013-02-14T15:10:43.699-06:00When in Canada: West Edmonton Mall.All right, so it's taken me a few weeks to sit down and write this post. In that time, my hubs and I switched hotels, and I've switched jobs.<br />
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So, without further ado and excuses, here is a collection of photos from West Edmonton Mall, North America's largest mall. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I love how <i>Flare</i>, Canada's fashion magazine, rips off <i>Elle</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">At every turn, there was something new to see!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">John and I didn't go to the water park, either, but it had many slides & a timed tidal wave!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I loved how this window put their nail colors in the window. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Why look at a menu when there's a fashion map?</span></div>
That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-43487091483275445932012-09-17T04:50:00.000-05:002012-09-17T06:14:37.067-05:00On The Road: from Austin, TX, to Anchorage, AK.It's barely been a month since I've said so long to my life in Austin, and already so much has happened! John and I have both started working again, and we already have a house on base to move into next month. Slowly but surely, John and I are adjusting to life in Anchorage, and soon, we'll be ready for the winter...I hope! To help myself along, I recently splurged on a new peacoat.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Double Breasted Pleated Peacoat from </span><a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Steve Madden</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span></div>
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I told John that it's the <em>first </em>new winter coat of the season--not the last! He scoffed at this, asking, "How many coats does a girl need?" </div>
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I have yet to determine the exact number, but I'm thinking four, at least. I want one with a vibrant and loud pattern, as well as a black one...and red! I've always wanted a red winter coat. I think the contrast with the snow will make it stand out. And of course, I will also need a coat with double-lining, for when the weather is <i>severely </i>cold out. </div>
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What type of winter wear do you prefer? The coat I am wearing is a short wool, and it's very cozy. In Austin, however I could get away with just wearing a sweater or light jacket all winter long. </div>
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Speaking of Austin, I finalized my photos from the Great North American Adventure I took last month. What I have posted are just a sample of what I saw, and I hope y'all enjoy them!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Goodbye, Austin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Between Austin & Amarillo: "Anyone home?"</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wind Power: we saw fields of windmills in every state we crossed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">A wind propellor, at the Amtrak Station in Lamar, CO.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Back to the state where John & I first met...awww!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Couldn't resist this photo, as John is a long-distance relative of General George Custer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;">General George Custer died at </span><a href="http://www.nps.gov/libi/index.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Battle of the Little Bighorn</span></a><span style="color: black;">, in 1876.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">With Biscuit in Garryowen, MT, edge of where Battle of the Little Bighorn took place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">In Bozeman, home of the <em>Montana </em>State Bobcats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">At the Clark Fork River in downtown Missoula, MT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The "M" on the hillside is for "University of Montana".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">With my sister/actress/singer/songwriter, Alyssa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wildlife Land Bridge--I wonder if the woodland creatures know of its existence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Flathead Lake: the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The resort town of Bigfork, on Flathead Lake, where John & I met in high-school. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The goofiest brother-sister portrait, ever!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">On our way through Canada, with our trusty Milespost & prayer quilt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Leaving Edmonton, Alberta; home of the world's 5th largest shopping mall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">At Mile O of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek, B.C.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Buffalo, napping, in the Yukon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Finally in Alaska! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The only moose John & I saw the entire trip, outside of Anchorage.</span><br />
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Come back later this week for my post on West Edmonton Mall, North America's largest mall!<br />
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P.S. Are we <i>still</i> not following one another on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/thatchelseagirl" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> or Instagram?<br />
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-69457684084330925782012-09-06T23:45:00.000-05:002012-09-07T03:11:38.151-05:00From Anchorage, With Love...Hi, everyone! I deserve a slap on the hand for not keeping y'all informed with my adventures since leaving Austin, but to be honest...I haven't had too many. Well, too many that were fashionable, anyway.<br />
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The day after I resigned from my position at Liquidation Channel, John and I hit the road. The trip took us from the heart of Texas to the panhandle of Oklahoma, then through Colorado and up to Montana by way of Wyoming. From Montana, my home state, we passed through Alberta, where we stayed in Edmonton for two nights. </div>
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Edmonton is home of<i> </i>the world's 5th largest shopping mall. It was the world's largest mall until 2004--having grown up in Montana, my family used to frequent it in the nineties. <a href="http://www.wem.ca/" target="_blank">The West Edmonton Mall</a> is still the largest in North America, and while I didn't shop at the WEM like one would expect me to, John and I did cover a lot of ground in our 8-hour visit (I smell a blog post dedicated to the WEM). </div>
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From Edmonton, John and I made our way through British Columbia and into the Yukon Territory, and onward to our Alaskan destination of Anchorage. </div>
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We've been in temporary housing on base for two weeks, and I am not sure when we will have a housing offer. But don't fret for me, as I am making friends and having fun, as well as applying for jobs. Wish me luck?<br />
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Actually, I don't need your luck--I saw a double rainbow on my FIRST ALASKAN HIKE EVER.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Taken on Labor Day, 2012, from Flattop Mountain Trail.</span></div>
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Double rainbows are lucky, right?<br />
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I digress. By the end of this week, I should have all of my photos edited. Perhaps a post will pop out from them. I wish you all a fab & fashionable weekend!<br />
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-3229342497900281242012-07-29T20:09:00.000-05:002013-02-09T02:14:17.751-06:00Something Old, Something New...I finally have a <i>legitimate</i> reason for why I have not been updating...<br />
I GOT MARRIED!<br />
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You read that right, readers; John and I eloped last month! Crazy bananas, right? How is a long-distance marriage supposed to work, anyway? Don't fret--my thoughts were along those same lines. I was mentally preparing myself to only see my husband, the love of my life, once a month...and then a bigger announcement came...</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">We are </span><span style="background-color: white;">moving</span><em style="background-color: white;"> </em><span style="background-color: white;">to Anchorage, Alaska, next month! In a few <i>weeks</i>, I am trading in my flip-flops for a pair of snow boots, y'all! </span><span style="background-color: white;">Okay, so the weather change won't be that dramatic...at first. But going from subtropic to subarctic is going to be an adjustment. I can say that I'm ready to buy winter accessories without looking completely ridiculous. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I am </span><i style="background-color: white;">not</i><span style="background-color: white;"> ready to leave behind this amazing city, this place that I have called home for the past four years. And my awesome job at Liquidation Channel...I've learned an overwhelming amount in such a short time; I wish I could stay longer.</span><br />
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To be honest, I am terrible <span style="background-color: white;">with good-byes, and it's been hard to find time to even say a proper farewell to friends. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">But<span style="background-color: white;"> I don't want to think about that now. I want to think about this opportunity that will allow me to (1. experience all four seasons again, (2. learn about a new place, and (3. live with my husband, rather than being 6 hours apart. </span></span><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/poll-names-anchorage-residents-worst-dressed-104425525.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Anchorage is not known for its fashion sense</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">, but for its outdoor activities, natural beauties, and is in close proximity to Denali National Park. I've been to Anchorage several times, and I have this bubbling excitement about my future there. </span><br />
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-80543291458227381952012-06-13T19:17:00.000-05:002012-09-02T20:03:13.312-05:00I swear, I'll update again soon!I'm pretty sure I'm the only blogger I know that says "hey, I can update again!" and then doesn't follow through. I could blame my adorkable boyfriend, hectic sleep schedule, and perpetually energetic dog, but if I just rearranged some things, I could easily update my blog within an hour, no problem.<br />
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So that is what I am doing; I am rearranging.</div>
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I've come to the recent realization that my life is cluttered, and I'm trimming the fat out.</div>
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And that's where I get stuck with B.V. I can honestly say I was better at updating this blog when I was in college with two jobs and an internship than I am with one full-time job (strange, but true). But B.V. isn't a waste of time, it's a hobby. A hobby that allows me to be creative and express my thoughts on the things I like, the trends I am obsessed with, and what I love about living in Austin. That's what I keep coming back to with this blog; writing it makes me happy. I just need to take out the other extras, the other distractions, and get back to writing.</div>
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So, expect a "real" update soon. I've re-watched a couple of my favorite fashion films lately, and I have all these handwritten notes on the impact period dramas have on the fashion industry and my own perception of fashion history.</div>
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I've been following Baz Luhrmann's journey with <i>The Great Gatsby</i> through his website, <a href="http://www.bazmark.com/" target="_blank">Bazmark Inq</a>. I am looking forward to December, when his interpretation of the classic American novel will be released.<br />
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My infatuation with the 1920s started in high-school fashion class; this infatuation grew in history and literature classes, where I was intrigued at how the era has been romanticized in novels and film. I have a feeling Luhrmann's retelling of <i>The Great Gatsby </i>will be only add to the myths and legends of the zeitgeist that existed in that roaring decade.</div>
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"Zeitgeist", in case you didn't know, is German for "spirit of the time". <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/2010/01/education-look-at-1960s-londson-fashion.html" target="_blank">Carey Mulligan</a> seems to slip right into whichever decade her character is in as effortlessly as she wears that shift dress. </div>
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That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-32007829296970911552012-05-21T07:28:00.000-05:002012-05-21T07:45:42.218-05:00I'm Back!It's been four months since my laptop broke and two months since my last update. Man, how time flies! <i>So much</i> has happened since South By Southwest. I don't even know where to begin.<br />
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A week after SXSW, I started my new job at <a href="http://www.liquidationchannel.com/" target="_blank">Liquidation Channel</a> (LC). It's a home shopping network that specializes in jewelry. My job there as a scheduler is to basically to schedule the flow of product for live broadcast. I feel so incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful job right after <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/2011/12/austin-street-style-katie.html" target="_blank">graduation</a>, let alone within my field of study. If you've never heard of LC, I suggest checking them out: their assortment of product is amazing. I am always so tempted to buy everything!<br />
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Moving on: a month ago, in April, I turned 23. Maybe it's not really much of a milestone, but I always think of Bridget Fonda in the movie <i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105415/" target="_blank">Singles</a></i>: </div>
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I could not have said it better myself, so thank you Cameron Crowe for that. Have I done anything bizarre as a 23-year-old yet?<br />
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I also got back together with <a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/2011/06/how-one-country-bumpkin-learned-art-of.html" target="_blank">the one-and-only guy I've ever blogged about</a>. If you're a regular reader or close friend, you're probably thinking, "What?!" It is still very new, and one of those things that I can't really explain. It just sort of happened. It's also long-distance, due to the fact John's in the Air Force now, both of which I don't have any experience with. At all.<br />
But the important thing is I'm happy, and we're making it work.<br />
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Speaking of making things work, I still don't have a car. I've determined that this affects how much I can actually blog about, at least in terms of street style. So expect some changes around Bella Vogue--more on personal style and trends in general. I've been doing a lot of DIY projects, thanks to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, so maybe I'll post a tutorial or two.<br />
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Mine is--what else?--<a href="http://pinterest.com/thatchelseagirl" target="_blank">thatchelseagirl</a>.<br />
If you want to keep in touch on Facebook, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeluhVohg" target="_blank">Bella Vogue is on there, too</a>.<br />
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Until next time, which I promise won't be two months from now.<br />
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Hopefully, I will not be communicating in this capacity for long. But South by Southwest is hitting Austin next week, and I have a slew of events to attend, including Texas Style Council. I'll be posting street style photos from both TxSC and the SXSW festival.<br />
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Right now I'm testing out the app, so bear with me. Enjoy the photo of TxSC swag from In Pink Jewelry. <br />
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On that note...the photo resizer apps are proving to be difficult. Please let me know if there are any ridiculously-sized images on your browser. Everything seems to be okay on my end.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_00trMrkRpZ4TDN300wYMNQ9eIlQ1N9TyuWfYdTsojQLPqXDmGGWI6sbNS7GdTeujH8lv02Qqq1Ia_gM3WQNeB4wwBAC0G7nr32wNgzJNE8XI5ZtM9ShdbXzU4y11B75J2LPG0GIyHH5C/s640/blogger-image--864219209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_00trMrkRpZ4TDN300wYMNQ9eIlQ1N9TyuWfYdTsojQLPqXDmGGWI6sbNS7GdTeujH8lv02Qqq1Ia_gM3WQNeB4wwBAC0G7nr32wNgzJNE8XI5ZtM9ShdbXzU4y11B75J2LPG0GIyHH5C/s640/blogger-image--864219209.jpg" /></a></div>That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-52503588780281583032012-01-25T16:01:00.000-06:002012-02-02T11:59:38.804-06:00Hiatus.<div style="text-align: left;">
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Unfortunately, the charge port on my laptop has stopped working, so I cannot use my laptop. Until further notice, I will not have a way to update Bella Vogue. What a bummer! I hope all of my readers have been doing well. I still have internet access via my iPod, so I will be able to still respond to comments, read other blogs, etc. </div>
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Hopefully, I will be able to afford to get my laptop fixed, or at least get a new one. We shall see! </div>
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Until then, here's a new video from Gotye. I've been obsessed with this artist for a while. Hope y'all enjoy this clip of "Somebody That I Used To Know". </div>
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I have been extremely busy with various projects that are off the internet lately. Even though I recently graduated, I have been asked by senior students at The Art Institute of Austin to be the copy editor for their very own fashion magazine. Regular readers will recall that I was the copy editor (and contributor) for my Fashion Capstone class's magazine, <i><a href="http://www.bellavogue.com/2011/06/thread-art-institute-of-austins-first.html" target="_blank">Thread</a></i>. I am honored to be asked to work on such a creative endeavor.<br />
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So, in my spare time, I've been doing what I do best: finding interesting videos to watch so that you don't have to.<br />
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I found this little gem from <a href="http://www.jewelmint.com/" target="_blank">JewelMint</a>, entitled "The Look". I feel it captures the essence of JewelMint better than I ever could. Have a look for yourself!<br />
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As you may or may not know, I currently have a discount code for first-time <a href="http://www.jewelmint.com/" target="_blank">JewelMint</a> shoppers! Enter austin884 at checkout for 50% off your first month of JewelMint, courtesy of the Austin MBA Team. The discount code is active until the end of February. Please share with me know if you end up getting anything--I have a gorgeous bronze zipper bracelet from them, and it's one of my favorite pieces!</div>
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Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-27334274422560663972012-01-02T13:09:00.000-06:002012-01-03T18:24:33.657-06:00Happy New Year!Okay, so this post is a day late, but I'm on Day 8 of working eight days in a row. Can you blame me for neglecting Bella Vogue for a little bit?<br />
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How was everyone's New Year's Eve? I ended up going to a house party with some close friends. Have you ever tried peach tea-flavored vodka? Oh my goodness, ladies and gents, it is to die for! Mix it with some lemonade, and I swear, you'll be hooked!<br />
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Anyway. Enough about my alcoholic tendencies. I wanted to share a few things from 2011 that I thoroughly enjoyed, from a fashion standpoint.<br />
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First, I am going to start with Beyonce's video for her single "Countdown". The pop art influenced video channels <i>Fame </i>with Audrey Hepburn, mixes mod culture with 1950s musicals, and never skips a beat. <br />
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So it's fitting that the next thing I was into throughout 2011 was Bold Color. Shown in a limitless mode, the vibrant hues of 2011 dominated the Spring 2011 trends, in both apparel and jewelry. Citrus shades and sunset tones offered a refreshing outlook of cheerfulness and playfulness to fashion.<br />
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Another favorite from this past year was lace. Lace was sprinkled throughout the spring, and became stronger through the fall season. I especially like sheer lace blouses, as you can always play it up by placing a bold color top underneath. </div>
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In 2011, the decade of the 1970s came back in a BIG way. Through prints, hairstyles, one-shoulder tops, velvet pantsuits, and all-around attitudes, designers went back to a time where Studio 54 was all the rage.</div>
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So now that you know what I was into in 2011, what is it that I am looking forward to? Well, to sum it up: I am excited for all of the fun prints and patterns, the new take on the Tribe Vibe trend, the 1920s silhouettes, and sport couture. Also, Pantone's color of the year is Tangerine Tango. How fun is that?! </div>
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What trends are y'all looking forward to? What did you like (or hate) about fashion in 2011? I wish all of my readers the best in the new year!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Credit: <a href="http://style.com/">Style.com</a> and <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/" target="_blank">Harper's BAZAAR</a>.</span></div>That Chelsea Girl™http://www.blogger.com/profile/07494368096032598858noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828885320151596621.post-75044189391818797002011-12-20T17:46:00.000-06:002012-03-07T15:38:56.278-06:00Austin Street Style: Katie.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Guess who done graduated from college? That's right, this girl! I am so incredibly happy and relieved to have it all over with. I will miss some aspects of the academic life, especially my friends and professors. I will also miss my job at The Art Institute of Austin--I was the Fashion Assistant to the Fashion Department. Now, I'm down to the one retail job. Life will be a lot less busy now!</div>
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My entire family came to Austin for graduation. I spent most of the past week with them, as they flew in from California and Montana. It was a nice little break from reality to have them here. We ended up spending a good chunk of the visit just bumming around Austin. My graduation was on Thursday, so on Friday and Saturday we went downtown and to Zilker Park. </div>
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I ended up snapping these photos at <a href="http://www.zilkergarden.org/" target="_blank">Zilker Botanical Garden</a>! The botanical garden is a great place to visit, if you're ever in the city of Austin. There are 8 gardens, including a pre-historic garden, as well as a Japanese garden. It's one of the few places that is beautiful all year-round in Austin, as there are plants specifically for the winter months, as well as the spring. </div>
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