Fun Reads

 Hey everyone!  Happy Thanksgiving!!  Before continuing with the post, I would like to write a little list of things I am thankful for:

• My jack russel, Andy, who pretends to listen to me and entertains me with his cute little ways... he tucks himself in sometimes and it always brings a big grin onto my face.
• Having food always available and a home, basic things we often overlook, but actually mean so much to us.
• A loving family that teaches me and brings so much happiness into my life.
• Lastly, friends.  Without my friends I don't know what I would do. 

   Onward to one of my favorite book series!  The Clique by Lisi Harrison was something I found out about in the middle of sixth grade, I think.  I have read the series multiple times and I just started reading it once again.  I'm not going to spoil anything in case you want to check them out, but I will give a little description.  The series is about five girls, four of them are growing up in Westchester County, New York and go to an exclusive private school.  The last character, Claire, is the new girl.  She was brought up wearing GAP, unlike the other girls who lounge around in cashmere and toss last seasons Prada bag out.  Each book is somewhere around 200 pages, so they are pretty quick reads.  The books go through all of their drama and fights.  There is a movie, but I prefer the books.  If you have watched Gossip Girl, I think that is very similar to The Clique. 
   I hope you check them out and enjoy the branding and madness!

The picture is from here.

Gossip Girl Inspired: Serena Van Der Woodsen

Has anyone else discovered the pure magic of Gossip Girl?  Gossip Girl is a drama about the privileged kids of the Upper-East Side.  With stars like Blake Lively and Leighton Meester it is one of my favorite TV series to watch, along with Glee, Pretty Little Liars, and Make it or Break it.  I can always find inspiration while watching the show, along with getting sucked in to all of the occurring drama! 

Not only is their wardrobe inspiring, but their makeup and hair!  So effortlessly chic and perfect all the time.  Now, if anyone in the real world tried to pull of Blair's headbands and Serena's bedhead look we would probably all just end up looking silly.  However, there are a few unique things I think us commoners could pull off!

This isn't the most attractive picture, but it was what I could find for this blazer/tank combo:

 Picture

 I love the ease of this, it's a little of everything.  Daring, polished, and feminine, I think this could easily be achieved with a fitted blazer and a sparkly racerback tank.  Some look-a-like options could be:

The first blazer

The black blazer

Last two blazers

First tank

Second tank

Third tank

Last tank