A Pictorial Recap

Hey! 

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the past few months. You can find most of them on my Instagram (@stephsimp819), with a little caption of whats what in the photo. 

So be sure to check that out! 

Boyfriend Jeans

So, I don't have a boyfriend and I haven't for some time now. Which it totally fine and great. I have 3,000,000 other things on my plate at the moment. There is no room for romance on that plate right now.

However, I do have some room for shopping on that plate. Who doesn't? 

On this past Saturday I popped into my local Forever 21 looking for jeans because I left one of my favorite pairs at home the weekend before and I didn't want to do laundry. 

Anyway, I found a pair of boyfriend jeans that I am in love with, probably more than I will ever love a man. They fit perfectly and are so comfortable and look sooo cute. They also saved me sooo much time, now I don't have to go on dates, trick a guy into liking me then borrow his jeans in order to wear "boyfriend jeans". Thank you my beautiful darling Forever 21 Jeans. We will be together forever or at least until you are thread bare.

At first, when I tired them on I wasn't sure how I felt about the wider cut of the jeans. I am a skinny jeans kinda gal. So, at first I was like "I look fat.", but then I tried them on with a few other things and I was like "Ok, they are cute even if I look a little heavier. At least I'll look a little trendy." Then I got home and put them on again because I am crazy and this is my shopping process and I was like "Ok, these are cute and so am I. I don't look heavier AT ALL. I'm crazy." Then, I wore them all day on Sunday and the Homeless Guy around the corner told me I was a "Cutie". So, needless to say I love them now. I even took a nap in them, because I just happened to fall asleep in them in the middle of the day, and I swear it was the best nap of my life.

So forget getting yourself a boyfriend and get your self a pair of Boyfriend Jeans.

Here's a super poor quality image of by beloved jeans.

131 Things I Like in No Particular Order

Hey Long time no see! 

I compiled this list weeks ago in the middle of the night when I could have been and probably should have been doing 10000 other things. I probably should be doing some of those things right now, but I am not. Procrastination at its finest. However, procrastination is really good for this blog. When I should be doing, thinking, and worrying about other things this floats to the forefront of my mind

and I am compelled to post. 

Anyway, I certainly like more than 131 things. I like most things, so I am sure that this list could go on and on. Although, I am sure that would bore you to death, and 131 has a nice symmetry to it. So at 131 I have stopped. 

I feel like the list below is a quick peak in to how _______________ (enter your own adjective) I am.
AND this has nothing todo with fashion but whatever.

1. Doughnuts
2. Dresses
3. Makeup
4. Black Boots (Tall and Short)
5. My Family
6. My Friends
7. Dancing 
8. Classic Rock
9. Men
10. American Men
11. Foreign Men
12. Men with accents
13. Men with talents
14. Smart Men
15. Kissing late at night under street light on (nice) street corners
16. FOOD - All kinds
17. Sleep
18. Cappuccinos
19. Vodka Tonics
20. Beef cooked to medium rare or the coolest temperature they are aloud to serve
21. Books
22. Puppies
23. Sunsets
24. Jokes
25. Laughing
26. Making other people laugh
27. Laughing with my sisters
28. Sharing meals
29. Riding the subway when its empty
30. Hugs
31. Talking to my mom about life
32. Talking to my dad about life
33. Getting letters in the mail
34. Going out to eat alone
35. Hugging a big dog
36. Shopping
37. Painting my nails
38. Grape Fruit
39. Firefighters
40. Iced  Coffee
41. Mustard
42. The September Issue
43. Bill Cunningham - Even though I don't know him personally.
44. Fishing
45. People Watching
46. Long Showers
47. College
48. Working
49. Making Money
50. Winning
51. Witty Banter
52. Love
53. Honesty
54. Old people who hold hands
55. My eyebrows
56. Shake Shack
57. Smiling
58. One Direction
59. Motown
60. Social Media
61. Being told I am attractive (Who doesn't?)
62. Making Lists
63. Being on time
64. Cats
65. Flowers
66. The future
67. Television
68. Reality TV
69. Apples + Peanut Butter
70. Bananas + Peanut Butter
71. Honey + Peanut Butter
72. Orange Juice
73. Backless Articles of Clothing
74. Chunky Heels
75. Clean Lines
76. Swimming
77. New York City
78. Chunky Sweaters
79. Cheap things that look expensive
80. Jeans
81. Hand Bags
82. Billy Joel
83. Hats
84. Sports
85. Going to the movies
86. Sweet old ladies
87. Sweet old men
88. Culture
89. Traveling
90. Being happy
91. Murder mysteries
92. Love Stories
93. Romantic Comedies
94. Skinny Jeans (Different from just "jeans")
95. Lemon Ginger Tea
96. Leather
97. Polyester (It's a wonder fabric. Take a textile science course and you will be amazed.)
98. Floral scents
99. Warm Scents
100. Candles
101. Being sore after a really good workout
102. Fresh Cut Grass
103. Beaches
104. The smell of chlorine
105. Biology
106. Walking
107. Large bodies of water
108. Getting lost (Depends on where I am getting lost.)
109. Bridges
110. The Woods
111. This little blog
112. The sounds of the city
113. The silence of the Mountains
114. Living in a BIG city
115. Growing up in a small town
116. Chelsea Piers
117.  Cheese Grits
118. Pastrami
119. America
120. Holding hands
121. Secrets
122. Listening to music
123. Bacon
124. Breakfast for Dinner
125. Victorian Houses
126. Pre War - Buildings
127. Home Cooked Meals
128. Lace
129. Details
130. Fur
131. Johnny Cash

3 Simple Steps

Top 5 for Right Now : Winter Edition

First of all, as you look at this list of "Top 5" I am sure you will find a few of my choices to be a little crazy; but lets keep in mind that I created this Polyvore collage in the middle of the night, listening to the new One Direction album, while drinking at least a half gallon of english breakfast tea. My Saturday nights are WILD! 

Oh, to be young and free.

The combination listed above, particularly the angelic voices that belong to One Direction, have a strange effect on me. Which lead to choices 4 & 5. I decided to keep them in the list because I think it gives some honest insight to the kind of person that I am, which is strange. 

So I am going to count down on this one and address the two odd balls straight away.

5. A Top Hat; What? I don't really know to be honest. I have always found them to be pretty cool and kind of want to own one. However, I think it is pretty hard to pull off a top hat without looking like you are missing the rest of your costume. Also, I always think of the Lindsay Lohan version of Parent Trap, where the mom brings her daughter to the bridal photo shoot and they give the model a white top hat to wear with the veil. Pretty much since then I have thought they were wonderful. 

4. A giant yellow diamond engagement ring from Harry Winston. This selection I blame solely on One Direction. There is really nothing more to be said on the subject other than I am a 20 year old woman who has the love of a tween for this boy band, and there is no denying that the ring is stunning. Just let a girl dream.

3. This dress might also be a product of last night, or it might be a sincere selection because  lately I have been all about the deep V on other people. I am not really sure. I think I would look pretty good in a dress like this and would be all about strutting around my little dorm room in it, but the minute the door to room 1512 shuts behind me I would we wishing for that 10 inches of fabric to return and create the modest neckline I generally prefer to wear. Who knows, maybe this is a sign of a personal metamorphosis from grandma to a normal 20 something? (I just scored 42years old on a mental age test, by the way. Should I seek professional help or just buy the dress?)

2. Neon chunky circle scarf is a must have in my book. I love how bright neons bring freshness  and light to the dark short days of winter. Furthermore, I own a scarf just like this from H&M and as weird as this sounds, it is great for meeting guys. The brightness makes you stand out in a crowd and I guess guys feel like it is something nice to comment on. I have gone from talking to -5 men on a daily basis to at least one if I am wearing the scarf. Pretty big improvement. 

1. FUR. I love it. Sorry not sorry. I am all about the real stuff, but if your not don't fret there are many a faux fur option out there for you to drape over your shoulders. Anyway, I am in love with this coat. The power blue and that grey fur collar is enough for me to start a savings account for this beauty. 

Top 5 for Right Now by stephanie-ann-simp featuring a yellow diamond ring

Hello My Little Blog

Hello My Little Blog,

It has been so long since I have posted, I feel like I need to reintroduce myself or at the very least bring you up to speed on my life a little bit.

I honestly don't even remember where I left off, but I do know that my life was going super crazy in a good way with my Summer internship and I literally felt like I did not have enough hours in the day. I would get home from my 10hr work day and think to myself "What do I do? Eat, Sleep or Blog Post?" 

As you can see I chose to eat and sleep! And I am so sorry for that! But, anyway my internship offered me a paying job in the more traditional sense of an hourly wage, compared to a stipend. So I have been working and going to school. I am feeling almost like 1/2 of an adult, and I LOVE it. When school is in session I work fewer hours, but there is still class and assignments to complete. So, again I am forced to choose between eating, sleeping and posting.

 Now that the semester is coming to an end I feel like I have time to do all three! Hooray! Over winter break and into next semester I am going to post more frequently, I promise. This long hiatus is really lame. But good thing I can't get fired from this or I would have been canned sometime ago.

Anyhow, It feels great to be back!

Now ogle over some of my favorite art work from the Bergdorf Goodman emails from the last few months until my next post.  Don't forget to follow and I will write soon!

xxx-Stephanie

iDiary: Pt. 2

More photos for you all and little update on my life in general. 

First of all, I have failed to mention that my full time Summer internship has turned into a part time job for the Fall! I am vey excited and proud that my long hours and hard work resulted in a job offer for the Fall. A real life example that hard word always pays off. 

 They are being so flexible and understanding with my school schedule. I am really thankful for that.
It is looking like I will have another busy fall semester ahead but being busy is good. It make me feel more like a real adult, compared the pretend one that I am. 

I also finally received my Associates Degree from FIT a few weeks ago. Something I am really proud of. I graduated Magna Cum Lade just to toot my own horn a bit. I should have known it that was the case, since I have done well very well in school but it was a lovely surprise to see it on my diploma. Hopefully, it will say the same on my Bachelors degree. =)
Two more years to go.

There is also less than a month of summer to go, it flew by! Meaning that my Fall semester starts one month from today. 

The Empire State Building on the 4th. I watched fireworks from friends apartment that night. He has the most amazing view of the Empire State Building. It is so close it feels like it is in the living room with you.

I also haven't told you Hoda Kotb (a host from the Today Show) and I are besties. Just kidding! I saw her on the street the other day running errands for work and asked her for a photo. She was so nice and friendly and really tall.

On the very same day I saw Mr. Jay (the man in the pink suit if you had no idea) from America's Next Top Model. I just snuck his photo like a creep because for what ever reason I was too intimidated to ask him for a photo. I kind  of feel as if this will be one of my life's greatest regrets, but thats not so bad. 

I also saw Tommy Hilfiger near the office last Friday.  He was on the phone, and seemed very busy. I figured I that I was better of just keeping the image of him in my mind instead of being a creep and possibly maybe ruining a chance I may never have to work with him. I play it safe. LOL

My Sisters, my mom and I went to thee most beautiful country wedding on July 13th which was also my youngest sisters 16th birthday. She caught the boquet which my Mother was not thrilled about (lol), but they didn't do the whole guarder good luck thing so my mom was relived about that!  

The beautiful couple got married under this beautiful  arch, made by the brides brother. So sweet, and I feel lucky to have watched such good people start the rest of their lives together. 

Sorry for the poor quality of this photo, but I still think it is great non the less. 

And lastly just a few nights ago as I was racing the impending rain home. I made it just in time!