Last Thursday, November 26, photographer Sam Haskins died. He was 83 years old and died of a suicide. It's said that he was depressed after a series of strokes. Here's some of his amazing work:







Beautiful pictures.

Julia

Shopping: MISSED OPPERTUNITY!

Okay, I saw this super cute pair of Cole Hanns at Marshall's of all places for a steal: $79.99! I didn't buy them because I was buying so much other things at that time. Now I'm thinking, they would be so perfect for fall. I know the purple trend is passing, but how cute would these be with black tights and a semi-fancy skirt? Ugh, I'm a moron!

Kick myself right now!


Anyway, I've decided to go on a "shopping fast" to encourage myself to lose weight. Once I lose it, I will reward myself with new Louboutins and smaller sizes! Besides, my wide feet don't exactly look good in narrow, European shoes right now.


Julia

Still depressed and NOT at all thankful for Thanksgiving. My friend and I are starting Zumba classes soon. Anyone have any advice?

Anyway, I picked up a sexy bra from Victoria's Secret to make myself feel a bit more sexy around the holidays because God knows I feel like a cow around this time. Do you like it?

And I got it on sale for $26. The Original price was $58. Now it's down to $19.99! Yes, I'm the ultimate cheap-ass bargain hunter haha.

My "diet" is going well. I'm not dieting as much as just not eating and keeping myself busy between meals and what not. I gained 5 pounds over Thanksgiving:( I need to lose them, and then some!

It's 2:16 AM and I cannot sleep but I hope you're having a good night!

Julia

I can feel it...

The weight I've gained from Thanksgiving is making me feel pregnant! Seriously... my stomach has never felt so swollen and droopy. I'm no barbie to begin with, and am actually pretty big, but this extra weight is making me feel depressed. I want to lose it! I'm afraid to even go into my bathroom with the scale in it because of it. Last year, I lost 20 pounds and I have kept it off but I stopped after that.
So I'm bribing myself. If I can get down to a certain weight I'm going to buy myself my first ever pair of Christian Louboutins as a gift. My limit will be a thousand dollars for them. :) Wish me luck because I'm going to the gym and oh man, Christmas is coming soon as well. This goal weight is about 50 pounds away.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Turkey Day to EVERYONE! This year, I am thankful for the amazing people in my life. First and foremost, my sister. She has helped me through everything in my life. The ups and the downs. Thanks Natalie:)

What are YOU most thankful for?

I have been eying these Christian Louboutin "Nooka" shoes for a while. They're around 600 dollars and I just don't know if they're worth it. Take a look:





The first ones would be my first choice, although I also like the black ones. What do you think?
I don't currently own any Christian Louboutins so I'm not really sure if they would be too narrow or what not for me because my feet are a bit wide and I'm extremely flat footed (a diva's worst nightmare)!
I would have to order them online because they're not selling them in stores anymore so I need to figure out my size first:(
Can anyone give me any advice about how to walk better in heels and things like that, especially for flat foots? That would be awesome:)

Gucci Cruise Collection

New Gucci Curise Collection. Doesn't anyone want to take a vacation--Just to wear this stuff?!!!

Sewing...

My mother knows how to and my aunt is a professional seamstress with her own business. Now I want to learn how to. I've been "practicing" hand stitching things, but it's too hard! I do have several sewing machines (from my mother) that I've never even touched!

I want to make my own top. It's going to take me months to accomplish it, but I've decided to try:)

Julia