Yesterday, I watched JoePa's memorial service, it has me feeling especially reminiscent and missing those (now) seemingless carefree days at University Park. Want to go through some pictures with me? 
This was me my freshman year at Penn State. Please excuse my bad skin, dang-near-almost freshman 15 and whiskered jeans. Those gorgeous girls are two of my best friends and I would never have met them if it wasn't for Penn State.   
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This was the first night we met!
When we met back in '05, we were so young and excited to make our mark on the world. Now, to actually see these ladies taking the steps to do so is inspiring. The ups, the downs, the crazy parties, that time we all sat on the bed crying to Beyonce's Resentment (yeaaaah, I just said that), I'm thankful to Penn State for the women that we are growing into.   
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I know that we typically don't discuss skin care on here. Well, that's because I am still trying to figure out what works for me. But one thing that's working for me, believe it or not, is oil and it's several uses.

This is surprising for numerous reasons, the first and most important being that I have an oil slick for a face. So obviously, it wouldn't make sense to put oil anywhere near my face. Or so I thought.

It all started back at the Nordstrom Cosmetic Trend Show. I learned that drying out your skin kicks your skin into overtime trying to hydrate itself with oil. Don't be alarmed, but let's talk science for a minute.

Remember back in school when we learned that the oil dissolves oil? So what better way to get oil off your face than oil? Yeeah, oil has done wonder for my skin. Let me tell you how.
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Here on The City, we are all about cultivating personal style, luckily, we can look to some of our favorite celebrities for a few style lessons.
I must admit, my first time seeing Kerry Washington on the big screen, I was not so taken with her. The movie was Save The Last Dance--my favorite movie in 7th and 8th grade--and Kerry played Chenille. My next time seeing her on the big screen was in Ray and I couldn't figure out why I didn't remember her being that pretty. By the time Mr. & Mrs. Smith followed by the Fantastic Four came out, Kerry was a certified star on the red carpet.

And I was smitten. Don't you like that word, smitten? Kerry certainly has come a long way since her Save The Last Dance days and there are five lessons that we can learn courtesy of Ms. Washington.
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Every year, not even midway through the season we're in, I always get sick of it--cues commercial with little boy and his feet covered in paper mache--sick of it!

It's about that time and if you're anything like me you're dreaming of maxi dresses, bright nails and frolicking in the sun. Even thought there is snow on the ground, I am so over coats. And bulky clothing. I just want to lighten up.

Literally. 

But since I can't help the temperature, I can start to incorporate brighter pieces into my winter wear with neons. Who's with me? 

Brighter colors just make everything better don't they? Especially when the weather outside is frightful. No one's saying go all out, just a pop or two of neon will do. Below are some neons that are sure to brighten up your world, hehe.


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My nails look so good I want to lick them. They look like melted chocolate thanks to OPI's Suzi Says Da.
Thrrrooowback, right? This polish was released in 2007 as a part of the Russian Collection. This polish I believe, started my foray into dark polishes my sophomore year of college.

That's why the bottle is so messy looking: it's been through some thannngs.
But I love this. Like, a lot. It's chocolatey goodness of my fingers.
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Rockstar 101 01/23/2012
 
Every now and again an outfit speaks to who you are as a person so perfectly that you can't help but feel like a rockstar. 

For me, this is that outfit:
Something menswear? Done. Chambray? Done. Sequins?! Done. Glossy nails? Done and done.

Oh, and let's not forget my hair was laying right and flowing even better.
J.Crew Velvet Schoolboy Blazer
J.Crew Factory Chambray Shirt
J.Crew Sequin Skirt
Wolford Neon 40 Glossy Tights
Gunmetal 'Geena' Booties
Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran Tote
Forever 21 Spike Necklace
Michael Kors Watch/J.Crew Bracelet


Because to me that's what being a rockstar is about. Doing and wearing whatever it is that your little heart desires. What are you favorite pieces in your closet? Wear them all together!

Oh, and you know what else doesn't hurt when it comes to feeling like a rockstar? My tights.
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"A brilliant man, the school's greatest ambassador, the school's best fund-raiser and a philanthropist."
                                              -- former Penn State president, Graham Spanier 



Though Spainer said that way back in 2004 of Joe Paterno, it still is true today. Without JoePa, I doubt my college experience would have been as amazing. I might not have even gone to Penn State. But I'm glad I did and I'm better for it.

I hope we all live long, fulfilling lives as passionate about something as JoePa was Penn State in our own unique style much like his rolled up pants legs (which he did so his wife wouldn't complain about him getting mud on his pants).

He was a champion on and off the field. I'm sad that his last days were filled with such tragedy all around.

p.s., Sorry for the radio silence, I'm having technical difficulties with my camera. Apparently both the memory card and internal memory are filled even though they aren't because I deleted everything. :( 
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I really hope so because I would appreciate it if you 'like' me on Facebook. Yup, I finally made a Facebook page. One of my goals this year was to be more social online.

The Facebook page is an extension of the blog we can continue the conversation on a more informal basis daily.

Get exciiiited!

I missed you guys a lot today, but hopefully now you see how SOPA and PIPA could be dangerous. Remember when we talked about this a while ago?

Don't forget to 'like' me, pretty please? Do so here :)
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In honor of our First Lady's birthday, I thought it would be the perfect occasion to wear pearls and sequins.

The sequins are J.Crew, after all. 
J.Crew Factory Sequin T-Shirt
Ralph Lauren Pearls
American Eagle Boyfriend Jeans
J.Crew Factory Blush Colored Skinny Belt
American Eagle Desert Boots
Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran Tote
Michael Kors Watch
J.Crew Bracelet
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Addis Ababa with Rimmel Stay Glossy in Fuchsia on top 

Mrs. O has taken quite a hit in the media lately with the 'angry black woman reports', wouldn't you say? Do you think it's because she is a strong woman with a voice? Do you think this is warranted? 
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I've noticed something going on with a few stylish ladies like Sarah Jessica Parker, June Ambrose, Emma Stone, and Zoe Saldana. And I think I really like it: wearing red and pink together.
 
I have absolutely no idea why this hasn't occurred to me. I mean, we pair these colors together in Valentine's Day decorations all the time, why wouldn't they look ah-mazing together?

I specifically recall arranging tiny red and pink hearts on my nails one Valentine's Day. Don't judge. 

Now, I want to arrange my red and pink clothing together. How about you? Do you like the way these colors look together? 
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