Hello there...

I'm no longer updating this blog for the time being, so hop on over to

www.dontknowjacques.blogspot.com

to read and see my journey in Paris for the next 3 1/2 months as I attend 

Make Up Forever Academy!!

LOOKS. packing for paris is a daunting task. im only staying a little over three months...but i have no idea what to prepare for. going to try to keep it simple, with only the essentials, and lots of pieces that can be worn a million ways. 

LE SIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!

hello...?

LEAVING. leaving with no specific or direct expectations, keeping it as organic as possible. "moving peacefully/naturally" as my new korean friends say.

when i think about the fact that i am actually leaving in two weeks my heart stops....i know i will miss the little things (like starbucks, target runs, awesome sales!!) & of course my friends and family.

keep me in your thoughts and visit often for updates ! :)
A bientot!

COOL

BOYS. looks like fun

STREETFSN

i'm off giving some out of towners a tour of chicago....they want to ride a boat all around the city. im sweating even thinking about it....

i have ten layers of sunscreen and foundation cause theres no way im coming back with new freckles on my face!!!

FOOLS GOLD

SUMMER NIGHTS. my brother left for nyc yesterday and i am once again the only child in the house! (woohoo?)

this picture was taking last friday at spybar where a-trak//fools gold played.

summer nyc

spent the first week of july in nyc visiting my brother!!

too lazy to post up pics all at once xP

took this pic in williamsburg (first time there!)

i really liked brooklyn and i hope to spend more time there the next time im there!

oh, and it was M's first time in nyc (besides going as a child) and it was fun rediscovering the city!

so tired thinking about all the walking we did....

learning

if there is anything i learned this week, it's that laziness = many regrets. 

my childhood friend passed away from cancer this weekend. i had no clue she was that sick....she has never been the type to let others know she is in pain or suffering. 

there are so many "what if(s)...." that i can ask myself, but i'm reminded by the beautiful life my friend created: bringing joy to others through her half mooned eye smiles, her loving husband, and beautiful daughter. she used this time on earth to create a happy life for herself and her family and her love will continue through these people

we love you, we miss you, and we're happy that you are no longer suffering. our angel.

sorbet and cherries

that's what i think of when i look at this!

Going to NYC next week. can't wait to see my brother !!!

im so tired these days

via lelove

anxious

I need to stop drinking and going out (never!). I say the stupidest shit I know I'll regret when I drink!

dangerrrrrrrous. my poor friends :/ love you guys.

summertime.

all i want to do is drink and roll around. (whats new)

dairyland

HELLLOOOOOOOO

long time no see!

i'm officially on break and enjoying my summer before paris!!!

ph credits: M

had a fun weekend at sturgeon bay, wi (freakin 6 hrs away!!) a couple of weeks ago!! i'll have to post my own pictures as soon as i upload them, but liked these ones that M took! it was nice to get away to a small town!!! we had a log cabin right on the "beach" (aka lake michigan) and i would love to go back when it's warmer! ate way too much beef tho!

AKIRA MMX

the old barnes and noble on diversey was turned into a runway

 

10 creative team

(ph: akira chicago)

 enjoyed the show from our front row seats!

I always love going to Akira shows and was excited for this one in particular (besides having done the makeup for the opening video!) because I looked  forward to seeing some of the G-Star Collection up close (we sat kinda far at their SS2010 show at nyfw). Other cltohes were supplied by paige premium denim as well as Akira house lime.

Plus, Akira throws some of the wildest parties I've ever been to! Drinks were served by Belvedere as well as mini appetizers for Phil Stefanis. The after party rocked into the wee hours of the morning and we kept our energy going by snacking on cotton candy, popcorn, and BEARD PAPA!!!!

Looking forward to the next show!

for more behind the scenes pictures visit Akira's FB page

or www.sierramin.com

sparkle

I've always had a thing for sparkly shoes...maybe it's because I began to wear all black outfits since I was like 9. haha. but it's probably just passed down from my mom who is THE sparkle queen. I buy her clothes from F21 all the time...I know it sounds weird and she is like 57 yrs old, but she looks good with drapy t-shirt dresses and leggings. ohhahaha. I love it.

first shoe: kimchi &blue two tone sequin flats

second: f21 sparkle loafers/stirrups?/loubotin look a likes 

this makes me so happy!

love how happy all these colors make me!!!!!

some magical place in mexico!

why is it so cold

photos by me

I realize how crappily small these photos are and how lazy I am to upload them to flickr or something to make them bigger. haha.

how does the weather go from 70s to like 30s from one day to another. I am freezing my ass off as well as busting out the winter coats. wth!!!

makes me think of this past nyfw. the weather was gross, snowy, icy (wiped out one night, painful). ugh no outfit can look cute in that kind of weather!

had a fabu dinner at morimotos thanks to clare. don't remember the last time I ate so well like that....

(at Chictopia10 conference for my brother's line, Jcheikh, part 1 of dessert at morimotos; those lychees are to die for, cheikh, my brother's business partner at his brother's line, boudoir d'huitres, mcqueen store nyc)

wtf

the weather is COLD AGAIN.

well i havent been outside today (bookworming it today) but it was cold yesteryday.

 vanessajackman

lovely miss G