Some very beautiful photography from retroatelier.com
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Fringe Bangs
Do you like them? I cut them today. I was getting bored with my hair as I grow it out and i figured, why not? Ive always been told they'd look bad on me but I don't know what you think.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Eventful Day
This is a set including some similar items to help recreate what I wore to school today:
Well today, I had a professor embarrass a few students in a review session. Not really out of the ordinary for law school. I mean, it really is full of humiliation, degradation, and just general demoralization. I suppose it's their way of preparing you for the real world. I suppose the gentle hazing or the "pinpointing" of particular students, can even be construed as a compliment in some cases, if that person happens to be you. If the professor took the time to remember your name out of 80 students, I would have to say it's pretty dern significant.
Now on to bigger and better things.
My good friend from undergrad, a chauvinist republican college grad who is currently serving in the army, has convinced me of the utter importance of the show Mad Men. After watching the show at its inception only a handful of times, I had decided to boycott it in all of its sexist fervor. But I decided to give it one more go after hearing from several fellow law students of its merit. And by golly! The characters at Sterling Cooper are so pathetic I just can't take myself away! I never thought i'd be become a Mad Woman myself, but I guess I did. How terribly sad.
I'd prefer not to share it with the world, but I suppose I have finally succumbed to the social critiques and the costumes (not to mention the scandal) Mad Men has to offer. Plus somehow, those characters really have something we can all relate to don't they? Especially in the law student world. Everyday in class I feel like a mix of Peggy and Joan (with a tinge of Betty screaming to get out).
Well today, I had a professor embarrass a few students in a review session. Not really out of the ordinary for law school. I mean, it really is full of humiliation, degradation, and just general demoralization. I suppose it's their way of preparing you for the real world. I suppose the gentle hazing or the "pinpointing" of particular students, can even be construed as a compliment in some cases, if that person happens to be you. If the professor took the time to remember your name out of 80 students, I would have to say it's pretty dern significant.
Now on to bigger and better things.
My good friend from undergrad, a chauvinist republican college grad who is currently serving in the army, has convinced me of the utter importance of the show Mad Men. After watching the show at its inception only a handful of times, I had decided to boycott it in all of its sexist fervor. But I decided to give it one more go after hearing from several fellow law students of its merit. And by golly! The characters at Sterling Cooper are so pathetic I just can't take myself away! I never thought i'd be become a Mad Woman myself, but I guess I did. How terribly sad.
I'd prefer not to share it with the world, but I suppose I have finally succumbed to the social critiques and the costumes (not to mention the scandal) Mad Men has to offer. Plus somehow, those characters really have something we can all relate to don't they? Especially in the law student world. Everyday in class I feel like a mix of Peggy and Joan (with a tinge of Betty screaming to get out).
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Top 6 Men You Find Yourself Attracted To In Law School.
It's a "dog eat dog" world they say. Well....Nah. Not Really. It's more like a "man eats woman" kind of world. The kind where, not only are we competing for an animalistic fervor to mate with each other, but for a spot as head canine. Put them together and what do you get: Law School.
Women often find themselves alone and neglected by the world of men. Especially in law school. Whether they find themselves alone because they came alone or in the middle of their law school careers, they were left by their significant other, or the significant other is far away. It doesn't matter. Most of us are alone whether we admit to it or not. So often, we resort to what futile resources are available for our emotional survival. So whether under undue influence, duress, or some form of insanity, we have decided that the following men were somehow attractive, the fact of the matter stands that: we DID.
The following are the top 6 men that you find yourself attracted to in law school (for some reason or another):
The "Safe 'then' Sorry" Guy
This is usually the guy that you attracted to usually because its okay to be. He's nice, sociable, level-headed, not too smart, not too dumb, not too handsome, not too ugly, but you usually only think he's attractive if you've had a couple. So you regret giving him your number at that one party because the next day he calls you when you're sober and although at the time it felt "Safe" now you're "Sorry". Cause let's face it. You can do better.
Attractiveness level:
The Shy Guy
This is the guy that is socially awkward, probably a virgin, and somehow the fact that he probably can't even get someone to go out for coffee with him is attractive to you because his loneliness trumps yours. And that's comforting. To know that someone actually needs saving more than YOU do. And that you can actually be the person to save him? Amazing.
Attractiveness level:
The Subway
I call him the subway because everyone's taken a ride on him. Not because they wanted to, but because he was convenient, fast, and they needed him. And he was always there. He's attractive because the fact that everyone recommends him makes him that much more intriguing.
Attractiveness level:
The Ex
Invariably, the loneliness strikes at the midnight hours of the night. when that cell phone opens its wide jaws and its fangs glisten neon colored numbers. "Call" the phone growls. Its at moments like these when psychosis somehow takes over and you really miss an ex and somehow he becomes much more attractive to you than any nearby male that your mind can even perceive. Its sad, but it happens. And usually you end up calling. And usually, the result is a voicemail. Twice. ok. Maybe three times.
Attractiveness level:
The Professor
Pretty self-explanatory. The professor is attractive because you finally found someone who knows more than you do. Or perhaps he doesn't but at least he's pretty damn good at pretending he does, and that's attractive enough.
Attractiveness level:
The Enemy
This one's a kicker. Kind of hard to understand, but its that guy that you hate and he hates you too. So the feeling is mutual, but hate is a lot like love. And besides the fact that he's pictured impregnating you about a million times and you've pictured a house with ten children with him, in reality, you would both light each other's faces on fire quicker than that couple in War of the Roses. Why? Because you're both smart, good-looking, and are competition. But that's attractive.
Attractiveness level:
Women often find themselves alone and neglected by the world of men. Especially in law school. Whether they find themselves alone because they came alone or in the middle of their law school careers, they were left by their significant other, or the significant other is far away. It doesn't matter. Most of us are alone whether we admit to it or not. So often, we resort to what futile resources are available for our emotional survival. So whether under undue influence, duress, or some form of insanity, we have decided that the following men were somehow attractive, the fact of the matter stands that: we DID.
The following are the top 6 men that you find yourself attracted to in law school (for some reason or another):
The "Safe 'then' Sorry" Guy
This is usually the guy that you attracted to usually because its okay to be. He's nice, sociable, level-headed, not too smart, not too dumb, not too handsome, not too ugly, but you usually only think he's attractive if you've had a couple. So you regret giving him your number at that one party because the next day he calls you when you're sober and although at the time it felt "Safe" now you're "Sorry". Cause let's face it. You can do better.
Attractiveness level:
The Shy Guy
This is the guy that is socially awkward, probably a virgin, and somehow the fact that he probably can't even get someone to go out for coffee with him is attractive to you because his loneliness trumps yours. And that's comforting. To know that someone actually needs saving more than YOU do. And that you can actually be the person to save him? Amazing.
Attractiveness level:
The Subway
I call him the subway because everyone's taken a ride on him. Not because they wanted to, but because he was convenient, fast, and they needed him. And he was always there. He's attractive because the fact that everyone recommends him makes him that much more intriguing.
Attractiveness level:
The Ex
Invariably, the loneliness strikes at the midnight hours of the night. when that cell phone opens its wide jaws and its fangs glisten neon colored numbers. "Call" the phone growls. Its at moments like these when psychosis somehow takes over and you really miss an ex and somehow he becomes much more attractive to you than any nearby male that your mind can even perceive. Its sad, but it happens. And usually you end up calling. And usually, the result is a voicemail. Twice. ok. Maybe three times.
Attractiveness level:
The Professor
Pretty self-explanatory. The professor is attractive because you finally found someone who knows more than you do. Or perhaps he doesn't but at least he's pretty damn good at pretending he does, and that's attractive enough.
Attractiveness level:
The Enemy
This one's a kicker. Kind of hard to understand, but its that guy that you hate and he hates you too. So the feeling is mutual, but hate is a lot like love. And besides the fact that he's pictured impregnating you about a million times and you've pictured a house with ten children with him, in reality, you would both light each other's faces on fire quicker than that couple in War of the Roses. Why? Because you're both smart, good-looking, and are competition. But that's attractive.
Attractiveness level:
Nerdy Chic
Here's a sample of one of my sets from www.polyvore.com. I called it "Nerdy Chic", because nerdy definitely describes my style, but I am still chic ("Yes, I get it from my mama").
Today, I went to school and studied. I'm still here. Just taking a break to post. My finals are in a couple of weeks and everyone is in a state of silent competitive panic. Not pleasant to watch or experience per se.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
My First Post
Today I give birth to my blog. It's called "Illegally Chic" in honor of the fact that i'm a law student and that I'm chic. So Chic in fact it should be Illegal. Ha!
Either way, I hope to post daily. Let you guys know my thoughts, what is up with me, what law school is like, and how I stay fashionable, awesome, and strong despite the drawbacks of daily life. I'll try to include a daily photo in my blogs!
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