Recent Obsessions

Every four years for two weeks, I go crazy. Yes, I am a total Olympics junkie. When the games are on, I literally don't go out at night so I can watch every single event. I've stayed up well past midnight several times to watch all those gymnastics finals. All three televisions in my house have their individual DVR set to record anything with Olympics in the title - just in case my sister decides it's okay to cancel the swimming final because there's a new episode of Hannah Montana on.

I am obsessed with Usain Bolt. He's a sprinter from Jamaica and is possibly the funniest athlete to watch. He really hams it up for the cameras - makes funny faces, spontaneously dances, and does his own little trademark point-at-the-sky pose. Bolt is so lovable and hilarious - I can't wait for the 400m race to see him again.

I'm also obsessed with the reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians. I love how the three sisters Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe are always fighting and bickering, yet are always there for each other. The best is when they torment their little brother Rob by following (read, stalking) him on a date with a Playmate and waxing his chest. Their antics and fights reminds me a lot of how me, my sister, and my mother interact (minus the drinking, swearing, and spontaneous trips to Vegas).

The last of my recent obsessions is Madewell 1937, which is the smaller, more affordable sister store to J.Crew. There aren't that many locations but I'm lucky and there's one very close to me at the Short Hills Mall in Short Hills, New Jersey. I go to this store everytime I'm home and cannot walk out empty handed. They have AMAZING denim (think the simplicity and perfect fit of J Brand combined with the denim quality of Paige) that comes in a ton of colors. I've already bought a pair of dark gray corduroy skinnies that I'm so excited for. They have a lot of very trendy-casual clothes that are perfect for college girls without being too over-the-top or too expensive. Best part is they give you 10% off with a college ID.

I'm off to watch the women's beach volleyball gold medal match between USA and China! Go May/Walsh!!

Obsession With No-Closure Cardigans

For the past month, I've been doing an obscene amount of fall shopping. Well, I go to school in the south, so what I really mean by "fall" shopping is "days I go to the library and the air conditioning is cranked up" shopping. I've completely fallen in love with no-closure cardigans.

These have such an effortless look to them and look put together, but super comfy at the same time. Since they're made sans buttons, they're cut so they drape gracefully across your shoulders and it still looks like you have a shape. I really like the subtle zig-zag print on the one below.

I really like wearing these sweaters with fitted tank tops because it shows off your waist, but at the same time is modest and lets you be comfortable. It's great if you're a conservative dresser but still wanna look sleek and polished. The "effortless chic" factor doesn't hurt either.

Why I Love Blavy

I confess, I like to wear black and navy together. I know it's supposedly a fashion faux-pas, but somehow I seem to be drawn to the dreaded blavy combination. I can understand why some people don't like it, especially when it comes to professional wear (I cringe at the thought of black pants with a navy suit jacket), but I'm a fan of blavy for more casual settings. I like the look of a navy tee with black skinny jeans, like below.

So the title of my blog 'Blavy Enthusiast' is meant to be sarcastic. I get sick of reading magazine articles detailing strict rules for fashion. I think fashion is about so much more than following a set of rules - to me it's about having personal style, knowing (and dressing for) your body, and having fun. So don't feel restricted by these rules - taking a risk and committing a faux-pas can result in some pretty sweet outfits.