~Nicole~’s blog

Ok so I today I was at the highschool for a honor's boot camp. Kinda Boring. But it made me realize that this is the summer that launches us into highschool adn out of our childhood in a way. What I realized the most though is that while your in school you're complaining about school adn can't for summer;it's not till you're in summer that you start to miss some of things that had become part of your regular day, but in reality were what made school a fun to place to be...sometimes. When I was leaving I saw Randy and I remembered how much I would complain because he could get on my last nerves so easily, and he would bug the hell out of me at times especially in English. As much as I hate to admit this I kinda miss him and his stupid jokes, and all the questions he would ask that he even had a limit in history of asking questions. Or like when me and Janice would make of fun of Mr.Vega during passing period for English because he was always going to the bathroom or in hurry to somewhere. But what I remember the most is in Science when Janice, Andrea, adn I would share our inside joke about Josh and he wanted to know what we were saying but we would just laugh harder. Even history had it's fun times when we'd make fun of Mr.Lopez because he was always talking to himself or saying obviously. It was also funny when Janice would yell at Mr. Vega or Mr. Lopez. The only class I don't miss is probably Math except for when Janice and sat across from each other across the room adn Randy would think we were weird because we were trying to read each other's lips. Everything comes to an end but I would definatley say this was one of teh best years. I had some of teh best teachers adn wasn't involved in that much drama like last year so that made the year go by with not as much stress.  

Show us a puppy.

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My new puppy Chole!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG!!!!!!!! So I finally got my puppy!!!!!! A little earlier than planned but YAY!!!!!!!!! My parents completely surprised me on Friday night. They had everything planned for about a month. I was really surprised that they were able to keep this a secret from me for so long because I usually find a way to find things out that I'm not supposed to know. Anyways my mom had told me that her friend who used to live here but moved to Florida was flying in Friday night and we had to go pick her up. But what was really flying in was my puppy that I named Chole. So me and my dad were waiting at the baggage claim and my mom said she had to ask something. She had really gone to were you go to pick up the lost luggage because that's were the dogs get picked up, adn when they brought out the cage with her in it I was so shocked and happy. Now I have my dog and I'll stop bugging my parents, but now it's going to be busy training her but YAY!!!!!!! I finally have her.

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I found out on Sunday night that the legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent suddenly died unexpectedly in France. He was one of the last iconic designers left from the legendary era of Chanel and Christian Dior. Although he'd been retired for about 6 years now, we hadn't seen him design anything, but it's a given that the fashion world and fashion lovers around the world will mourn. He gives the world a legacy and a well respected label, YSL, behind to remember him by.

Not only does he leave a rich history in the fashion world, but a sense of empowerment to women, "Chanel gave women freedom and he gave women power" (Ganley). YSL once said he felt,"fashion was not only supposed to make women beautiful, but to reassure them, to give them confidence, to allow them to come to terms with themselves" (Ganley). And he did do that by breaking the stereotypical mold of what a women was supposed to look like by giving the classic pant suit designed originally for men tailored to fit a women's curve.

Saint Laurent will be remembered as the genious who designed instant classics that are still being worn today such as the safari jackets, classic gowns, and pantsuits that get updated yearly to fit a women's need with each and every new style that hits the runway. People will also remember him as the last great designer along with the greatness of CoCo Chanel, and Christian Dior to make Paris one of the most important and influential fashion capitals in the world. 

How would you like to be remembered?
Submitted by Paulha66.

I think I would want to be remembered as someone who made an impact in the world. Hopefully I can do something good for the world before I die that will make people remember me in a good way. I guess I would also want to be remembered as someone who lived their life in a good way, and set examples for people to follow. Also I would want to be remembered by my family as someone who achieved everything I said I would, that they would be proud of who I'd become. When people in my family are reminiscing they remember some bit of happiness I brought to their life, or some helpful advise. If I think to the future the way I would remember myself and my life is to think that I could be funny, that I didn't regret something I did thinking how different my life could've have been by one choice, and not leaving the world with grudges against people. But I think what I would want the most is people saying that I accomplished a lot, and lived my life to the fullest, and that I enjoyed everything I had available to me.

Last night was completely boring, actaully this whole week is going to be boring at night time and possibly every weeknight this summer I'm home. Why??? Because sadly, every show I watch in the 8:00 to 10:00 frame has had it's season finale. I really wouldn't mind but because of the writers' strike we missed 3 months of valuable t.v. time. Last night was even sadder because at 8:00 when I would normally be watching Gossip Girl... I wasn't. Yes, I could've been watching the rerun of the pilot episode, but that would just remind that I would have to wait the whole summer for season 2. It would've left me wondering of what will happen in season 2 especially to Nate and Serena my favorite pairing(SORRY Andrea!!!but Dan's kinda of annoying.);I would've been left craving more drama and gossip and the gorgeous clothes. Also the show had a really good mix of music from pop, hip-hop, indie rock, rock, adn r&b. But the clothes were just spectacular. Personally I loved Blair's wardorbe the best because it was the closet to my personal taste. She embodyed a modern Audry Hepburn meaning her wardrobe consisted of classic pieces but that were updated to today's standards. Her style was also your typical prep-school girl so a lot of her clothes were preppy. I also loved some of Serena's choices that were edgy. This show also has soooo much designer in it like there was some episodes were they got to wear Valentino gowns, and I'm pretty sure that Lily's wedding dress was Vera Wang. Some people may think that clothes aren't important but to this show it is because they live in the Upper East Side of Manhatten which is probably one of the richest areas in the country. So to the people who live in that world that is ruled by bank accounts, social standing, and apperance they have to have the best to be at the top of the food chain which is what everyone wants in that world. I know a lot of people who think that show is stupid and shallow  which it is, but that's what makes it fun to watch because some of the storylines are just so out there and ridiculous, but they are addicting. Gossip Girl really is like a guilty pleasure. I know that next season is going to be even better so I will just have to pay the price of waiting all summer to hear Gossip Girl reporting on the scandalous lives of Manhatten's elite.  

I can't believe that school's almost out. It feels like I was just complaining that we had to go back to school. Finally freedom after 9 months of school. No more drama,homework, and NAGGING TEACHERS. That tell us to do that, no no no you did that all wrong. But at the same time it's sorta sad because you don't know if you'll see these people again in August, and if you do both of you may have changed and won't get along anymore. I'm also glad because that means we're going into highschool, adn technically you only have 4 more years of mandatory school. But what that means to me is that 4 more years of school, and I get to leave home for college,and I won't have to live by my parents rules anymore. For now though the present summer it means I can sleep in adn I'll finally get my dog.

Well my biggest fetish when it comes to fashion is shoes, and not tennis shoes, but stilettos-really high heels. I'm not really one to put comfort over style, so I may find my self suffocating in a pair of pants just because they are really cute, and I've done it... last year. More than once. Now my mom is always telling me once you get older and if you wear heels daily you're going to find yourself with foot problems. I kinda of knew it was true but didn't really want to believe. So I was really bored and didn't want to do my math homework because it's just too much work, I decided to research the adverse side effects of heel wearing.

Sadly, what I found is that it's mostly women that suffer from foot injuries, better us than men right because sometimes they can't handle pain really well. Of course most women are concerned about their appearance and there really isn't that great of a variety of lines that are cute and designed for comfort at the same time. So we end up bargaining for cuteness over comfort. Yes, there are some shoe lines out there are comfortable such as Naturalizer, Ecco, and Aerosole, but they remind me of grandmas' who wear sandals with stockings. There is Cole Hahn but their shoes are actually cute so they don't count.

Heels weren't such a problem before, but now areas have become more urban so it's more likely that you'll find women walking to work in 3 or 4 inch heels to work. One city that I can think of that is a perfect example is Manhatten. So we're more prone to "lower back problems, stress factures, joint pain in the ball of the foot, Morton's neuroma, "pump bumps" (enlargement of the bony area on the back of heel), corns and calluses, hammertoe, toenail problems and tight heel cords (shortening or tightening the Achilles tendon)"(Payne). 

It seems that heels would be the only problem for women, but sadly another comfortable solution that cause damage in the end also are the ever popular ballet flats, and a simple summer solution flip-flops. These shoes can cause problems because they don't give the feet enough comfort on the sole."The thing that flip-flops do best is carry patients into my office"(Payne). I suppose that even though I'm not trying to damage my feet already I am because I love flats, and flip-flops which will continue into the summer because they are my go to shoes. Once I get older and wear heels will this information stop me??? Probably not because there's just something about putting on a really hot pair heels that makes you feel good, and boosts your confident level. But I'll probaly take it into consideration.

**If you want to read the whole article click here. They've also included a good graphic but it was to big to put in this post.**

I decided to change my pace when it comes to celebrity fashion, instead of making fun them- which is much easier- I'll praise them this time. It's been the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France and here are some of the best dressed stars.

1. The Spanish Beauty, Penelope Cruz is a glowing angel in one of my personal favorites: Marchesa.

2. Cate Blanchett is rocking her post-baby body in this elegant gray choice from Armani.

3. Not my favorite Hollywood couple but I have to give Angelina Jolie props here. She looks flawless in this simple, green creation from Max Azria.

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last night I went to see the musical, Wicked, and it was phenomenal. I had heard a lot of great things about it, and it far exceeded my expectations. Just being at the Pantages felt great- I felt like I was in the '50's of old Hollywood glamour. The singing and the acting was great I had never heard voices that powerful live, it gave me chills. My favorite songs from the whole play was Popular, Defying Gravity, and when Elpahaba sings about not being that girl for the guy she secretly loves. The clothes were so cute too...well not really Elpahaba's, but I loved Glinda's clothes especially the dress when she sings Popular, and the yellow dress that she wears in the Emerald City. If I could go see this play again I totally would.