right up my alley

This is exciting people! My alma mater (VCU) is back in the NCAA championship. Going to school there as an art student means I was generally too busy painting or matting projects to care about our sports teams...even though I lived beside the Siegel Center... Unfortunately, I don't think I developed any real pride for the school or the city until I left. I wish I had appreciated it more while I was there. The art scene is finally making a name for itself outside of the school. Even the G40 art summit is there this year with graffiti artists like Gaia already painting murals. It's led by RVA mag and Art Whino gallery (who created the summer art fair, Marcatus, I participate in). Low brow art, graffiti/street art, and tons of vegetarian/vegan restaurants. Richmond is just begging me to come back...

Today's list: Ben sherman shirt dress, BR cardigan and shoes, Chloe shades, vintage belt from estate sale, and yes!!!!!!! my Prada fairy bag illustrated by James Jean!

a day of chic

We decided to use up my NM perk cards and eat at NM cafe. I was surprised by the long wait but very impressed with the food. I had the hummus plate as a starter which is a misnomer because it included pita and hummus, tsatziki sauce, and salad with olives and feta enough for a meal on it's own. The fresh made rolls and strawberry butter were awesome and my meal of chicken quesadilla minus the chicken (I'm a vegetarian) was great. If you will be in Tyson's NM anytime soon I recommend stopping for a drink and hummus plate for a great shopping snack!

Today's list: mcQ lavender gabardine pants, fiorentini & baker boots, banana republic lavender tank, banana republic long brown sweater, limited shorter sweater, banana republic little army jacket, chloe sunglasses, and prada fairy bag

fairy dust

I've been feeling a little under the weather, and it's gotten too cold for my liking so to boost my spirits I brought out my favorite bag of all time. Do you ever do that? wear your favorite color or favorite shoes to brighten up the day when you're feeling down? This favorite bag is my cipria fairy Prada bag. The fairy bags feature the art of illustrator James Jean, you can see more of his work here . Being that I went to art school and majored in design and illustration I have so much respect for Prada realizing the mass appeal of truly beautiful wearable art. Fairy bags are one of the most sought after Prada lines since they sold out years ago. Hopefully one day they try this again, maybe with a street artist like Banksy... Enough about the bag, I'm also wearing banana republic sweater, crocheted bib shirt, skirt, and tights; LaRok vest; Chloe sunglasses; and vintage purple cowboy boots from ebay. Oh and please check out Banksy's stencil street art and fine art genius here.