Changin Seasons, Changing Self.

It's officially cracked 50 degrees out so I'm calling it fall. 

And looking at my calender it's been fall for a few weeks now. 

And I'm excited about it, really I am.

I love fall and cold weather. It's my favorite time of the year. 

But I'm a bit disappointed in myself. I feel like I didn't live in the moment enough this late summer. Since summer ended I've simply existed, I haven't thrived and lived every moment to the fullest.

So this fall I'm promising myself that things are going to be different. I'm making it my new policy to stop complaining so much and focus on the now. When someone asks me 20 years from now how high school was I want to be able to say that I made the best of my high school career. 

Doesn't everyone want to be able to say that they loved those 4 years? I know I do.

Live it up and keep it classy,

~E

Crimes Of Fashion

We all know the basics of how to look good when we want to.

And I think that everyone has their own fashion pet peeves. 

For fun I thought that I would share mine!

So... 

A Comprehensive List Of Eleanor's Fashion Pet Peeves.

Beginning our list at number five... Clashing.

I really despise when people clash their colors. We had a physics sub the other day and she broke at least three of my personal rules... The leas of them being the clashing of not one, not two, not three, but FOUR different colors of navy blue. She wore navy pants, a navy cardigan with daisies embroidered on it, a navy cami, and navy sketchers shape ups. A better thing to do would have been to break the labor day code, put on some white pants, a pink polo, the same sweater and grab the super cute Madwell polka dot keds! So easy, and no more clashing!

Next at number four... Athletic shoes as real footwear.

It's really not that hard people, just grab a super cute pair of lace ups like the aforementioned Madwell keds!

Number three.. awkward hems.

That one pair of old jeans that fits you perfectly in the waist but is just an inch or two too short and you decide to wear them anyways thinking that no one will notice, I have news for you, I notice! Either cuff 'em or chuck 'em because that strange hem that is too short to be on purpose but to long to be an anke show is not attractive on anyone. I LOVE cuffed jeans, what's wrong with that? Nothing I say! Just make it look like its on purpose and you're all good!

Number two... Peak-a-boo sweaters.

Listen up! If you're showing skin between buttons then it's time to remove that item from your closet, send it to goodwill, give it to your little sister or brother, put it in the scrap fabric pile, whatever, just don't wear it! No one wants to see that, I promise!

And topping my list... Camel Toe. 

It sounds funny, people make plenty of jokes about it, but no matter what, it's a huge problem. It's not classy, nor does it look good on anyone. If your pants are riding up the front then you have a HUGE problem! Incidentally I did stumble across this hysterical video about camel toe. It's 90's and blunt. Exactly my thing. Fanny Pack- Camel Toe.

Keep it Classy, 

~E

Paul, Sir Paul.

I just gained something new to look forward to.

On November 14th I'm headed to go see Sir Paul McCartney perform live!!!

I'm so very excited!

I do adore the Beatles!!

Keep it classy,

~E

It really is all that great.

With a job a paycheck follows.

After a paycheck you spend some and save some. 

I've been responsible so far with my paycheck, but lately I've made some really great purchases that I've been looking at for a while. Some of them I've even posted about...

So here is The Classy Tuesday's Guide to Great Purchases!

6. Tugs-

Finally I have a chance to grab myself a pair! Man are they a great investment! I never have to worry about where my sunnies are and they are stylin' while still exceedingly functional. I love wearing them with purchase number 2! I seem to always get a compliment whenever I wear them out!

5. Lilly Agenda-

Cute and functional. It's a win win! I love my Lilly agenda in May Flowers. It's so incredibly cute and perfect for forcing me to stay organized but classy at the same time. I really do feel wonderful when I pull it out. Not to mention the happy florals and patterns keep me motivated and joyous while still on track!

4. Kate Spade Lap Top Sleeve-

Oh how I love it! Kate Spade can really do no wrong... It's polka dotted and protective and terrific. Really I'm incredibly happy with it. I use it all the time transporting my laptop to and from houses and Starbucks study sessions. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

3. Class Ring-

You've already seen it. Basically, I'm in love. I wear it every day.

2. Ray Bans-

I've wanted some for years. Finally they are in my grasp. I am really a happy girl. Not to mention the discount I got on them because I work in the same shopping center as the sunglasses store! They really were perfect. Also, I got the tortoise shell wayfarers so they go with practically everything. Huzzah!

1. Frat Collection T-

You've probably seen it, I've worn it a ton, the entire world practically knows of it's existence. Basically I'm just the happiest girl in the entire world over it. Really it was totally worth the shipping cost (almost $8) and the wait period of two weeks. If you haven't taken a look at The Frat Collection yet then you should totally go check it out! It's a wonderful investment!

p.s. AIDS foundation Houston is a wonderful organization to donate your 10% to!

Keep it classy,

~E

Manicures For The Greater Good.

So on Tuesday I went for a manicure.

It wasn't the best I've ever gotten, but I'll keep heading back. Because there going to get a lot better. 

How do I know?

Because my nail technician was a wonderful girl named Alexa who is working on acquiring 1,500 hours of practical salon work to earn her cosmetology licence. I was her first practical manicure! It was so exciting! We both had a blast chatting it up as she did my nails, which really do look good. 

Here's the skinny on the program, 

It's run through ORHS but TWHS and CP both also go there. It's run by a licenced cosmetologist and teacher who helps Juniors and Seniors who aspire to earn their cosmetology licences by the time they graduate high school. Students are required to total 1,500 hours of lab work on real clients and friends. The craziest thing to me is that the students who take their practical exams are required to perform so many different tasks, manicures, facials, highlights, bangs, braids, cuts and the list keeps on going. Alexa is the lab's color specialist, however the girl who did mother's nails was the nail art specialist... It's so cool!

The best part for me is that students get practice and the cost of your service is put directly into the program, for supplies and things for the students to practice with. My manicure was $8. At the salon it would have been at least $15, possibly $20 or more. Alexa got practice and I got a mani. Where is the negative?

So if you live in the area or you know that your local high school has a cosmo program, swing by and see when the lab hours are. You might be surprised how appreciative they are of your time and their use of you to practice.

I can't wait to go back and see what else the girls can do! 

Keep it classy,

~E

It's Over!

Today I am ecstatic over something ending. 

Can you guess what it is?

Ke$ha's spirit quest is over! 

Her new song was leaked late September 29th and I've been listening to it on repeat for the past few days! Huzzah for Ke$ha!

While I do really enjoy her new song, I'm not huge on its title. It sort of... not exactly what I need to be listening to because of the last few weeks.

(Die Young can be found here)

That being said, I'm digging the easily dance-able beats and the way you can simply grove.

Not to mention the sentiment that we should all make the most of today because we never know what is going to happen tomorrow.

I'm basically loving all over this song. Not to mention the lyric video is clever. All the fonts are pretty cool. Also, the new music has prompted me to go and re-discover my Ke$ha music collection, which is actually not as bad as everyone seems to think it is. 

I'm loving me some Ke$ha.

That is all.

Keep it classy,

~E

Happy October!

I'm so glad that it's October finally!

My favorite month!

Pumpkins, and a little bit of the creeps every so often, scary movies and decorations!

Can you blame me?

Not to mention that it was only 80 degrees today!

And I have always and will always enjoy trick-or-treating and dressing up! Last year for our Halloween pep rally I was Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's!

HAPPY OCTOBER Y'ALL!!!

Keep it classy,

~E