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Before I left I had this idea of blogging every night to let you guys know how I'm doing and to share my experiences as I go. As it turns out, I've been rather time-constricted. I'm having so much fun exploring that I don't have any strength left by the time I make it back to the hotel room.

This trip has truly charged me up, I was literally running on empty. As you've seen on the pictures and probably guessed - I'm in Mexico City! It's the most amazing, vibrant and unique city I have been to. It's a place of contradictions that for some reason do not appear in conflict with each other. You can tell I'm excited.. I wish I could articulate myself better, all I can say is - this city is truly fantastic and absolutely fascinating.

I'm here with Marlene who got sick yesterday. So sick we had to call the doctor. Thankfully our hotel had one on staff.. eerie and convenient. I was out on my own for part of the day and did not get kidnapped! I must say the city exceeded my expectations in the safety area. And the people, the people are so incredibly kind and respectful.

Anyway, tomorrow we are heading for another destination. A trip within a trip! Will report back shortly :o).

Loves,

V

Chasing the Fox

The first four photos I wanted to share because I have been getting a lot of questions about where I live. I go to school in Boise, Idaho and as you see, we have foxes running around the streets. My mom and I spotted this fox the other day on our way to a party, and took a detour trying to chase it down. Two days ago I saw a couple of deer in front of the State Capitol Building, unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me at that time. Exotic, I know!

This past week tested the limits of my multitasking skills and I am understandably very happy for the little breath of air of the Thanksgiving holiday. I'm rewarding myself with a little trip, hence the last photo. I literally took it a minute ago while sitting at the gate and waiting for my flight (delayed flight). I have a late-night LAX connection and by the time I get to my destination, it will be early in the morning. Traveling is one of the few things that get me excited.

I'm planning on sharing my little trip with you, guys, hopefully I will have internet access where I'm going.

xo

V

No Radio Contact

Shirt: J Crew

Skirt: Made by me. The light diffused the pretty shade of mint.

Reversible Fur Hoodie: Made by me.

Still waiting for the snow to come..

Hazy shade of Winter

I'm glad you guys don't mind the fuzzy spot, I choose to think of it as an "effect" and sort of like it haha. The warning sign on the previous post is actually on our land, my stepdad is a proud gun owner. We are in the wild, wild west after all :o). Thankfully there are not many trespassers in our part of the woods.. err desert.

Top: Random thermo-top. Pretty shade of blue.

Scarf: I think I told you the story, I got this scarf from my grandmother and she in turn got it 40 years ago from a Russian friend of hers. Love this piece, it's very dramatic. To call it oversized would be an understatement.

A word of advice

I suppose my expression in the second picture goes with the warning sign :o). As you can see, I have found a new favorite picture location. Got a bit tired of my front porch. And yes, my lens needs thorough cleaning. That's what I get for constantly misplacing the cap.

Jacket: French Connection

Blouse: Banana Republic

Jeans: UO

Haze

I feel very fortunate to have the prairie as a backdrop :o). It's been such a great weekend, very sunny, very warm. Starting tomorrow, the weather is supposed to drastically deteriorate which is unfortunate. Driving in the snow is not my forte. Come to think of it, driving in general is not haha.

Blazer: Vintage. It's very crisp.

Dress: Urban Outfitters. . I rarely go out shopping so I was very lucky to stumble upon a great UO sale last week where I scored this little floral number for $15.

Plaid

I am so glad you guys liked the dress, I can't wait to get it done and take proper photos. Which reminds me, I should promptly invest in a new tripod since my old one didn't make my last trans-Atlantic trip. Especially with night photos, my hand is just not steady enough.

Jacket: Polo Ralph Lauren. I have had this for a couple of years now and I can't see myself ever giving it up.

Belt: Dior. Got this little treasure in Vegas a few years ago to better match this particular jacket since I didn't much like the original belt it came with.

Dress: Made by me.

Boots: YSL

xo

V

P.S. I am currently working on some custom mummy dress orders, once I am ready with these I will list some in my store. Unfortunately balancing school and designing/sewing got particularly difficult all of the sudden. It seems like all of my professors simultaneously woke up and decided to delegate a semester worth of projects in the remaining few weeks. On a brighter note, just a couple more weeks..