Denim Delight

I'm not really a "jean" person, as in I own one pair, as in I'm constantly wearing dresses and skirts. When it comes time for winter, I simply add tights and call it a day. But I will say I love the looks of these new black slim jimmies from AE:

Aren't these little limb-huggers irresistible? Unfortunately my current geographic location does not bode well for such a purchase, sigh. 

an ode to H-Ween

Dear Americans (and Halloween-celebrating foreigners!),

Tell me your costume so I can live vicariously through you! Halloween has grown in popularity here in Sevilla due to increasing numbers of American students. There is even a costume store on the corner of my apartment building, and my cafe (meaning I spend too many hours a day there) has a sign outside saying "si llevas un disfraz en halloween, recibiras un regalo." Translation: If you wear a costume on Halloween, you will receive a gift. I am still wondering how similar the tradition is to actual American Halloween, since we have seen such a shift from typical scary costumes (witches, ghouls), to politicians and pop culture figures. Anywho, I'm looking forward to taking note! 

Now, if I were dressing up...

Q: What do you call someone who put's poison in a person's corn flakes?

A: A cereal Killer.

a petite obsession of mine

I love everything about Alice in Wonderland. The Disney adaptation (obvs), the original book by Lewis Carroll (adorably quirky with awe-inspiring creativity). And now to add to the list (drumroll please)....TIM BURTON'S! 

Alice: But I don't want to go among mad people.

Cat: Oh, you can't help that. We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.

Alice: How do you know I'm mad?

Cat: You must be, or you wouldn't have come here.

Alice: And how do you know that you're mad?

Cat: To begin with, a dog's not mad. You grant that?

Alice: I suppose so.

Cat: Well, then, you see, a dog growls when it's angry and wags its tail when it's pleased. Now I growl when I'm pleased, and wag my tail when I'm angry. Therefore, I'm mad. 

If I may be a braggart...

I would just like everyone to know that on my program's recent excursion to Granada and Malaga, we hiked among these rocks. I was wearing ballet flats. That is all.

My feetsies are yearning for:

These oh so lovely riding boots can be found at Urban. I miss Urban, and my riding boots. So someone purchase these and wear them with love for me. 

M by MJ!!! ON SALE!! eek ok. Found at Piperlime, $169

Betsey Johnson holds a special place in my heart. How adorable are these!

Metallic Docs. I really really want some pretty floral ones, but I cannot find them anywhere, please enlighten me if you do!  

Now go seize the day, loves. -Mad

I've got a crush on you, I hope you feel the way that I do.

The "you" is Jason Mraz. I love. And dear Jason, if you ever read this, which there is a 99.9% chance you won't, I apologize for expressing my feelings through tweenage Mandy Moore lyrics. It's just that "Live High" has been on repeat for the past hour, and I will never tire of it. 

Favorite Songs:

1. Live High

2. Beautiful Mess

3. I'm Yours

I just spent the evening watching Sleeping Beauty with friends on the steps behind my apartment, does it get any better?

Paris, Je T'aime.

Chanel. Is it socially acceptable to be in love with a pair of shoes? Karl sure does know the way to my heart:

Lanvin. Details in the fabric:

Side note: I'm going to Paris Nov. 13-16 so I'd thoroughly appreciate thrift store recommendations! -maddy