Jam-Packed in July

My oh my have I been busy! Time seems to go by so fast, especially in Eastern time for some reason. My personal life has gotten in the way of my -- dare I say it -- "blogging" life, and for that I apologize!

You know how they say the book is always better than the movie? It's true. I saw The Devil Wears Prada with my sister when it came out in theaters, but never thought to read the book until I found a very cheap (but nice) copy of it at the thrift store last week. I also have only been able to read it in bursts because of how busy I've been, and yesterday I devoured over 150 pages of it, in addition to the 108 I'd already read. I must say, it is an excellent book, and I know it is based on Anna Wintour (seriously, who doesn't know that?) but some of the things seem to be a little far-fetched. I did some research and I find it funny that a lot of people in the fashion industry don't like Miss Lauren Weisberger (the author). All I've got to say is... if Anna can get away with tellin' it like it is, then so can Lauren.

With that said, I did some (online) window shopping today and found a lovely Balenciaga weekender.

I don't care how old or used the design may be -- I love this bag. However, priced at $1,900+, it costs more than the mortgage on my dad's house(!). Related: While out last week doing some real shopping, I discovered that I have an inevitable attraction towards big white bags.

Also, while I was doing my real shopping, I went to the thrift store in search of some cool, vintage, and unique type things for school, and I did find plenty of those, I found an authentic Christian Dior nightgown for about 3 bucks!!! I was flipping through the racks and saw the gown, and at first I thought it was the weirdest thing ever, but after examining it some more I liked it. Then, when I checked for the size and saw the Dior label, I semi-freaked and thrust it in my mom's face. I'm wearing it right now and I love it. It's silky soft, a bright fuschia and extremely comfortable. It's my material baby; I take very good care of it, especially since those 3 bucks were my 3 bucks that I worked my ass off for.

I'm proud to announce that we have a new addition to the Jack & Couture team: my good friend EZP! He will be the graphic designer J&C and it keep it fresh. The lackluster design I have up right now pales in comparison to the awesomeness of his designs. Just wait. In the near future, J&C will look amazing.

Here's some more "A Little More Personal". Today was a little emotional. After a lot of family drama, my sister decided to fly back to Texas and live there. I cried when we were hugging each other. We've been together our entire lives, and I felt a little weird crying because I am the older one. I should be a little stronger. But putting my pride aside, I know I'll be okay with her away. It'll be better for the both of us, logically.

I start a new school here in less than two weeks and I am N-E-R-V-O-U-S (I gotta get Fergie and/or Miz Stefani to spell that one out for me). I make friends quite easily, yeah, but it's such a huge school with people I don't know. I hate being in unfamiliar areas. Ahhhh! But just as the same with my sister, I'll be fine. I'll get used to it.

This is extremely random and completely unrelated to fashion (unless you consider Angela and Vanessa Simmons' adorable shoe line) but I absolutely love Run's House and I Love Money. Reality TV will be the death of me! And more randomness: as I'm typing this, I'm jammin out to A Tribe Called Quest. Go, go go... listen to them!

Another realization of mine: with my certain tastes, whatever career I venture into, I gotta be making a nice amount of money.

Question of the Day:

Do you have any embarrassing things you love (besides your spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend)?

IMAGE SOURCES: Balenciaga.com