tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58655984760091594942024-03-12T21:14:07.903-04:00on a rappAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-37856817611858491222011-06-29T10:34:00.001-04:002011-06-29T11:32:04.632-04:00The Cuenca Experience. Cuenca, Ecuador.So I have been in Ecuador for a little over two weeks now and the following are my top 10 impressions of this small city.<br />
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1. <b>Cheap</b> - Bread for 12 cents, lunch for $1.70, a good beer for $2.00, bus for 25 cents, taxi anywhere for between $1.50 and $2.00. If you are looking for a rich experience on a budget Cuenca is the place you want to be. For example I am going to Sol y Agua this weekend with a bunch of friends and it will cost me roughly $30 including transportation, food, drinks, and lodging.<br />
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2. <b>Colonial</b> - I feel in love with the architecture as soon as I arrived. Every building has a rustic, colonial feeling to it, it is absolutely gorgeous. <br />
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3. <b>Indigenous</b> - Cuenca and Ecuador has such a rich history. First the Canari, then the Incans, and finally the Spanish. I have seen all groups represented in Cuenca. However there is such a stigma attached to being indigenous, people tag them as uneducated and lower class. For this reason the younger generation of indigenous linage are choosing not to embrace their heritage.<br />
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4. <b>Dangerous</b> - Okay not dangerous in the fact you are going to get robbed or killed, Cuenca is actually a pretty safe city. Obviously at night you need to take more precautions but that is the same in any city. What I mean is they are crazy drivers, they shoot off fireworks with people 20 feet away, and they don't believe in car seats for children. I guess Cuecanos just like living on the edge...<br />
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5. <b>Foodie Paradise</b> - There is so much variety here in Cuenca. You have your Empenadas, plethora of fruits, fresh bread and juice, and of course cuy. :) <br />
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6. <b>Religious</b> - Very catholic, very devoted, very conservative. This also means beautiful churches and not too much leg exposure.<br />
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7. <b>Wild - </b>Check out my post about <a href="http://onarapp.blogspot.com/2011/06/siga-no-mas-cuenca-ecuador.html">Cajas</a>.<br />
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<b> Chendo</b> - just kidding<br />
<b> Chevere</b> - Cool<br />
<b> Siga no mas</b> - Go ahead<br />
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9. <b>La Compania</b> - just go there and thank me later. <br />
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10. <b>Just do it</b> - okay this is more just advice, but it doesn't matter what it looks like, what it smells like, if you are scared, or even terrified. It is worth it trust me.<br />
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Well those are my ten first impressions/advice for Cuenca, Ecuador. I have cooking class today and a charla on Andean music. Stay tuned.<br />
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-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-1861201166653761432011-06-28T09:41:00.000-04:002011-06-28T09:41:03.130-04:00Siga no mas. Cuenca, EcuadorHello everyone!<br />
This is my first post since I have gotten to Ecuador...which was two weeks ago! Ugh! In my defense the house I am living at doesn't have internet so it has been pretty hard for me to get motivated for the 40 minuet walk to my school to use the internet...<br />
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For those of you that don't know I am taking an intensive language course in Cuenca, Ecuador at CEDEI, a non-profit English and Spanish school. CEDEI is an absolutely amazing place, with awesome coordinators and teachers. It is a total immersion school so you live with a host family, take 2 to 4 hours of classes a day, have a dance class, cooking class, and different speakers come in to lecture. On top of all those fun things they also set up different excursions for you. <br />
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The first excursion we had was to Cajas National Park. It is about 30 to 40 minuets away from Cuenca and it is a must see if you are in the area. Beautiful mountains, lakes, and everything in between. The highest peak gets to be around 14,300 ft, which of course was the start for our 4 hour hike.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our group at the start of the hike.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Now I didn't find the hike too strenuous, but I think that was because of the adrenaline and because I am in shape. Due to the altitude and the steep climbs you make you definitely might need to take a breather here and there and drink lots of water and chocolate. <br />
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</tbody></table>After our 4 hour hike we set up camp at one of the most beautiful spots I saw in Cajas. Now for this hike and the camping we had guides that helped us the entire time. Due to the high elevation it gets very, very cold in the night. Many hikers/campers have died in Cajas due to the cold and not being prepared. You definitely need lots of layers, impermeable shoes, rain jacket, and wool socks! For those that are seasoned hikers and campers you would probably be okay without a guide, but Cajas is huge and it is very easy to get lost. I recommend getting a guide, they know where all the cool things are too. <br />
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Above is what we woke up to the next morning. Absolutely stunning. We got lucky that it never rained and it was a beautiful day after our night camping. That made it an easy decision to opt for the 2 hour hike to Virgin of Cajas. They call it the Virgin of Cajas because in the late 80s a girl name Patricia claimed the Virgin Mary came to her while she was there. This story has a lot of controversy around it, because a lot of people believe the girl made up the story so she would get in trouble for going with her boyfriend to Cajas to you know...Nevertheless it became this huge ordeal. Every month for a year Patricia would give the messages of the Virgin to thousands of people in Cajas. That meant thousands of people flooded into Cuenca. All the hotels were filled, all the restaurants were always busy, the economy was booming. However, all the people in Cajas basically trashed the place. So the church put an end to it and she hasn't given any messages since. I personally don't believe her, but lots of other people do, including my host family. It was just really interesting to see how important and serious religion is here in Ecuador and South America as a whole. <br />
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Since I have been in Cuenca I have lots of more interesting things about this small town but I will leave that for tomorrow. So until tomorrow.<br />
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Hasta manana!<br />
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-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-39257236135138833282011-05-25T08:34:00.000-04:002011-05-25T08:34:14.730-04:00In Denial.I am excited to go abroad, I really am. But for some reason I cannot get my head around it. I have about two weeks till I depart and I still do not feel like I am going. My denial is not benefiting me as I have a million things to do before I go, such as get my finances in order. I also have to get my car fixed, do laundry, print things out, start packing, get a hold of my travel agent, and so on. As you can see this is a long list and I know I am forgetting something.<br />
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One of my best friends just got back from studying abroad in Belgium this past semester and she had similar feelings before she left as well. Is this something all travelers get. Is traveling or going abroad just so exciting it is not comprehensible? I think it should be called traveler's denial, because somehow I feel I am not alone in this.<br />
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On a different note, over the weekend I got to show Rochester to my friend from Denver. I took her to the famous Lilac Festival, that occurs around mid-May every year. I love the festival because I just love the overwhelming smell of lilacs and of course getting my annual garbage plate. <br />
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Now some of you may be confused as I was recently a pescitarian. Well because I am going to South American and do not want to miss out on a huge part of the culture, meat, I have decided to return to being an omnivore, until I get back to the states anyway.<br />
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My two favorite pictures I took at the festival. I am still trying to figure out my new Nikon P100. It is no professional camera, but complicated enough for me to not know what all the settings do or what the shutter speed does. But I mean for an amature photographer, I think I am doing all right. :)<br />
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Please wish me luck as I try to get my life in order this next coming weeks!<br />
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-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-51660191139879706302011-05-18T09:45:00.000-04:002011-05-18T09:45:16.213-04:00Money, Money, Money....MONEYSo I have 23 days until I depart for South America, which will be my home for the next 6 months. It is somewhat starting to hit me that I am really leaving....very, very soon. I am home from college and have already starting raking up some hours at work to get some extra money for my upcoming trip. I am now beginning to believe there is a direct correlation with my money concerns and my up and coming departure date.<br />
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Earlier this week I went to NYC to pick up my visa. I decided to drive down from Rochester and with gas prices the trip cost me a total of $114. Most of the cost was due to the lovely high gas prices, I swear the only other cost I incurred was $3 on a Chai Tea Latte from Starbucks. I know it was mandatory for me to go down there, but the whole time all I could think about was what I could have spent the money on while abroad.<br />
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During the long drive I began thinking of all the things I have paid for so far for this trip, even before I have departed. So I did some calculations.<br />
<ul><li>Passport renewal - $135 </li>
<li>Advance deposit - $500</li>
<li> Visa - $140</li>
<li>Round trip plane ticket - $1,592.90 </li>
<li>Visa pictures - $12</li>
<li>Trip to NYC for visa - $115</li>
<li>Flight from ROC to JFK - $90</li>
<li>New iPod - $170 (with 10% for my old iPod recycled)</li>
<li>Hiking/running shoes - $23 (Trade-in money from my books this semester paid for most of them) </li>
</ul>The grand total comes out to <b>$2,779.90, </b>and I haven't even left yet. I got great news from SU Abroad last week that I have received a $1,000 travel grant, so minus that from the total it comes out still to $1,779.90.<br />
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I am not writing this post to scare people from going abroad. I would have spent twice that for my up and coming experience. I just don't think people understand or know all of the "hidden" cost of going abroad and I don't believe abroad programs spell these costs out for students. I believe this sometimes surprises students and parents preparing to go study abroad.<br />
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I have paid for 95% of this trip, my mom helped pay for my insurance while there, which came out to be around $235. To tell you the truth I was extremely surprised when I put all the numbers together, who knew I could save or make this much money!!! Already before I have left I have learned an extremely important lesson, saving is possible. Before this trip I did not think I could save anything, and after I got each paycheck I was spending it. I now know the amount of money I am capable of saving and will definitely continue to save once again after I get back.<br />
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Now that I have spent almost $3,000 before I have left, I am left with about $550 left in my bank account. This is obviously not enough for 6 months abroad. I hope get up to $1000 from working before I leave, which I think I can get to easily. Then I am using the $1000 I get from SU Abroad travel grant towards living costs. This leaves me about $1000 short of my goal of $3000. I do get a Wegmans scholarship of $750 each semester in August, (another reason why I love Wegmans). So that leaves me $250 short, which I think I am going to ask my family if they can donate to my cause, I plan on paying them back every penny of course!<br />
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I really want to pay for this trip completely 100% on my own, I think it will make my experience 100% more meaningful and fulfilling. Now of course Syracuse University is helping me with my tuition costs which comes out to about $30,000 including the program fee, which includes SU tuition, my home stay including full board (3 meals a day), and any trips already planned for us while we are down there.<br />
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Hope this helps all future travelers out there! From my experience no one lays out the true costs of travel and I am here to give all the little details of my trip to you guys!<br />
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-AAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-9949333762561382802011-04-12T22:31:00.000-04:002011-04-12T22:31:01.002-04:00Success is Easy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzwYYepIYxi_E_aRDeg3pQ2vKJQW6ZAlmgVIUMJtGn9A_FS5O2RfA0MklwhrXP1gb6Y3AZ41_4143mbbDH7gZWrtW89UoZHuMHPOojVfGZQodZmMN-M-_TQym7numDj7ua7vGpNpWCo3P/s1600/kelly_cutrone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzwYYepIYxi_E_aRDeg3pQ2vKJQW6ZAlmgVIUMJtGn9A_FS5O2RfA0MklwhrXP1gb6Y3AZ41_4143mbbDH7gZWrtW89UoZHuMHPOojVfGZQodZmMN-M-_TQym7numDj7ua7vGpNpWCo3P/s320/kelly_cutrone.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Success is easy, that the most important message I brought home after I heard Kelly Cutrone speak last night at Syracuse. Honestly I had never heard of the women before they announced she was coming, which is bad on my part as she is a big wig in PR fashion. However with what little I had heard of her, she was my kind of girl. Powerful, independent, innovative, and yes sometimes bitchy...but like I always say bitches get shit done, and Cutrone she gets shit done.<br />
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Every seat in the auditorium was filled up and people were sitting on the stairs around the seating, definitely a fire code violation. It was hot and sweaty, but I endured it for Cutrone's two hour talk, and let me tell you it was so worth it.<br />
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First off she is hilarious. No reservations, unconventional, and most importantly honest. She is a hard working women and she produces hard working women. She constantly brought up what she values in interns, someone hardworking, who doesn't bullshit, and can handle the pressure. She also said she doesn't care who you know or who you are, which I liked because I come from a nowhere town with a no one name. :)<br />
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Cutrone basically led the life I want to lead. Working from paycheck to paycheck in New York, living the rock and roll lifestyle. Dating rock stars, movie stars, artists, and traveling all over the world while doing it. Then after the sex, drugs, rock and roll phase, creating her own business from the ground up and making a name for herself. Seriously I am not making this up, it was her life and what I often dream of myself. There is something about the uncertainty of tomorrow and hipster lifestyle I crave for, because stability is just way to boring.<br />
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Ah so the moral of this story is I will be applying for an internship at People's Revolution, her PR agency. Even though I don't want to go into fashion, working with her would be an amazing experience. Not to mention if I can handle my coworkers there, I can basically do anything.<br />
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On a non-Cutrone note, I had my pre-departure meeting today. I am excited beyond words and am counting down the days until June 9th! So much do to before then, I will be complying a list of essentials soon! <br />
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Adios loves,<br />
-a Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-77283164137145188542011-04-05T21:11:00.000-04:002011-04-05T21:11:17.605-04:00Guess who is back with a whole new...Rapp?Hello everyone.<br />
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It has been almost four months since I last posted anything (I know I suck). I know everyone says it is because they have just been "so busy", but really I have!! This semester is almost over and I don't know where it went! It seems like I have been nonstop since we started back up in January.<br />
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A lot has changed since I posted back in December. My sorority was shut down by our national headquarters and I became unbelievably close with all my other sisters because of it, I stepped it up in school and assumed a leadership position in both of my public relations classes where we work in groups, and I was accepted to go study abroad in Chile next semester.<br />
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Besides the shock and disappointment and anger felt after learning the decision of our national chapter to shut a 106 year old chapter down for the mistakes of a very small few, I turned my full attention to my school work. Even though I enjoyed my time being apart of Greek life very much, I realized my social life will still go on and I have already made friends for a lifetime, isn't that what being in a sorority is all about?<br />
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That being said I have been kicking some major a** in school and I couldn't be more proud of myself and what I have accomplished so far. Last semester I was a little weary of public relations as one of my majors, but I am falling in love with the profession and can't wait to get an internship to show off my newly acquired skills. <br />
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On a larger note....I AM GOING TO CHILE NEXT SEMESTER! I am beyond excited as you can tell. I leave in June and don't come back until December. Many people think I am crazy for going so far away for so long...but honestly they don't know what they are going to be missing. When will I have the opportunity to do this again in my life? I am young, independent, have no responsibilities, and am ready to go on an adventure of a lifetime.<br />
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This entire semester I have been saving every penny, well almost every penny, for this trip. So far I have saved a little over $2000 and am almost at my goal of $2500. Obviously this is just for spending money while I am there. My tuition is the same as if I was going to stay in Syracuse and the program fee is about the same amount as staying in one of the dorms. This comes out to be around $25,125 plus airfare and visa charges. THANKFULLY the generous people at the financial aid office give me quite a bit of change to cover this because I am oh so smart. :)<br />
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This being said, I am now crossing over into the traveling blog world, with a touch of fashion of course. I wish is that my readers learn about the complexities and cultures of South America as I do and be able to vicariously travel and learn through me. I also want to document all my preparations for the trip which is why I am staring now!<br />
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Next week I have my pre-departure meeting so stay tuned!<br />
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Besos,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have also decided to share with you some of the costumes created for the infamous "frat parties" we have had this semester. This parties theme ABC aka "anything but clothes". I think we were pretty darn crafty don't you?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-89933312743696387362010-12-13T13:32:00.000-05:002010-12-13T13:32:34.283-05:00Finally the Final.I feel like jumping for joy today because I am finished with graphic design! If you haven't read my past post <a href="http://onarapp.blogspot.com/2010/11/magazine-overload.html">Magazine Overload</a> then I will update you. This semester I took an intro to graphic design class as a requirement for my major (public relations). Now at first I took the class as a joke, and easy A, until I got back my first project...C+. This put my butt into high gear and I started putting a lot of effort into this class, but when I kept getting bad grades (B's but I am used to A's) I was furious.<br />
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My teacher put me in a paradox. By giving me bad grades he pushed me to learn the programs inside and out and be very thoughtful with my designs. However, he treated our class as professional designers when most of us had never even touched these programs before. He is the type that doesn't care about grades and just cares "if you learned something". But for the rest of us that are trying to get scholarships or get into Columbia Law School where the minimum GPA is a 3.79, grades matter.<br />
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Anyway enough of my ranting, I truly like graphic design and I am sure it would be much more pleasurable if I had a different teacher. But here is my last project, I know it needs some work (the bottom half with the information is atrocious) but I had no motivation to put in 20 hours of work into this project when I know I would just get a B...<br />
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Please let me know your opinions/suggestions! I am new at this and need all the help I can get.Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-51883401350888704032010-12-08T10:25:00.000-05:002010-12-08T10:25:32.451-05:00When the Weather Outside is Frightful...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>But the boots are so delightful?<br />
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Hello everyone, it is the 5th consecutive day it has been snowing in Syracuse. Yup that's right with about two feet of snow already and right now it is suppose to snow an inch an hour. I feel like I live in the North pole!<br />
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Anyway I am pretty much done with all my final projects and papers...yay!!! So now I can get back to blogging, and I thought nothing better then to do a post on super cute and super warm winter boots. :)<br />
It is actually a chore trying to find cute heavy duty winter boots. I would rather wear my Frye's all winter but sadly they are just not cutting it. :(<br />
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So here are some boots I am contemplating getting for next semester, where it will be snowing in Syracuse for the next four months...It is really times like these where I ask myself why I didn't go to school in Florida or California but alas too late now.<br />
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</tbody></table>Love these ones because not only will they keep my feeties warm but they also have that fantastic red detail, which I love!<br />
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</tbody></table>Now I just saw these ones the other day and I actually really like them. They are not as fashionable as the above two but they definitely stand out and come in three awesome color combinations and also look really warm!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.uggaustralia.com/ProductDetails.aspx?gID=w&productID=5498&model=Adirondack%20Tall">Ugg Adirondack Tall</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Okay my feet are sweating just looking at these.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tory Burch <a href="http://www.toryburch.com/p-121190-BUCKLE-RAIN-BOOT.aspx?cid=737&color=309">Buckle Rain Boot</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>I saw these and actually died. How beautiful are these? I think I should start saving up now because these are the rain boots of all rain boots...and I want them :).<br />
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So now I actually have to get one of these pairs and it is going to be a hard decision so I think you guys should help me!<br />
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Stay warm!<br />
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-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-44007348456944122432010-11-28T23:53:00.000-05:002010-11-28T23:53:58.332-05:00Los sientos mis amigos.I am terribly sorry for not blogging this week. I really have no excuse because I was on break and while I wasn't doing homework I was having Nip/Tuck marathons. Anyway I want to thank all of my new friends on Independent Fashion Bloggers for being so welcoming to me! About two weeks ago I joined the site and so far I am loving it! If you are an aspiring fashion blogger this is the place for you. It is a great way to meet fellow bloggers, support, get support, get ideas, ect. ect. So shout out to to everyone there!<br />
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I didn't get to go Black Friday shopping and to tell you the truth I didn't mind. I did however get to work Black Friday at not one but two jobs...yay! One of those jobs was at my beloved Anthropologie. It is seriously not a good idea that I work there because seriously everything I see in that store I want. For example,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=CLOTHES-SWEATERS&id=19228550&catId=CLOTHES-SWEATERS&pushId=CLOTHES-SWEATERS&popId=CLOTHES&sortProperties=&navCount=25&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=015&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=subCategory">Set Free Cardigan</a> (so cute and so warm!) </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES-HENLEY&id=19710656&catId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES&pushId=CLOTHES-KNITSTEES&popId=CLOTHES&sortProperties=&navCount=420&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=015&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=subCategory">Topsy Henley</a> (i have a thing for strips and sailors)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFZemk0NXSkUvJUNoOImWDCG1R8SJHFOfxkIq1aUkl0UaJzg9waATkzqme69_NqlzGSOJ9m_CC3OsuFfDv9HOgBZlxY9Aj91y5ysZ0ll154reAYvwuwD0qIURIkE7nZ5uO4d-YjqyDgk_/s1600/073511_059_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFZemk0NXSkUvJUNoOImWDCG1R8SJHFOfxkIq1aUkl0UaJzg9waATkzqme69_NqlzGSOJ9m_CC3OsuFfDv9HOgBZlxY9Aj91y5ysZ0ll154reAYvwuwD0qIURIkE7nZ5uO4d-YjqyDgk_/s320/073511_059_b.jpg" width="214" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-OFFICE-JOURNALS&id=073510&catId=HOME-OFFICE&pushId=HOME-OFFICE&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=195&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=046&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=subCategory">Wanderlust Journal </a>(how many times can I say I need this?)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=CLOTHES-PANTS-SLIM&id=19328814&catId=CLOTHES-PANTS&pushId=CLOTHES-PANTS&popId=CLOTHES&sortProperties=&navCount=375&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=091&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=subCategory">Accordingly Trousers </a>(these pants feel like butter...seriously!)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Ah but alas I cannot get all of these items so I must choose. Such a difficult life I lead....<br />
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Tata loves<br />
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-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-60168120022370867982010-11-21T20:31:00.000-05:002010-11-21T20:31:28.162-05:00Magazine Overload<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwYu1DgvKmmzOXecSpN2Q_BQA6nyD9YKzkO2zJHFrXBcH7Fz7qjnO98vmfwZxvMOd84W_X7fyHRF_oz7JDPcaQQua2t1dhMORF-Fyq-yLMpqf1CxNcnDkBmQGbWtYc6iZjJmOnnKnwA9D/s1600/rapp-aryn-gra217-magazine-FINAL2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwYu1DgvKmmzOXecSpN2Q_BQA6nyD9YKzkO2zJHFrXBcH7Fz7qjnO98vmfwZxvMOd84W_X7fyHRF_oz7JDPcaQQua2t1dhMORF-Fyq-yLMpqf1CxNcnDkBmQGbWtYc6iZjJmOnnKnwA9D/s320/rapp-aryn-gra217-magazine-FINAL2.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2Moe_Dydr_W1O9su7cJGzkHqvpk4IW3agRXGrpELo9o-0brBQouXh8_yE9jPDJWiaEch34bkjP_Xfqll8bYo5mIWe7LG9e8YAfWq96FjPb7-9AJ2rO7Zxos1eUpfnJnGO-Z9xSGGAYgL/s1600/rapp-aryn-gra217-magazine-FINAL8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2Moe_Dydr_W1O9su7cJGzkHqvpk4IW3agRXGrpELo9o-0brBQouXh8_yE9jPDJWiaEch34bkjP_Xfqll8bYo5mIWe7LG9e8YAfWq96FjPb7-9AJ2rO7Zxos1eUpfnJnGO-Z9xSGGAYgL/s320/rapp-aryn-gra217-magazine-FINAL8.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>This is the beast I have been putting my heart and soul into for the past three weeks! It is for my introduction to graphics class and I could not be more happy with the way it turned out. I drew the image on the front cover, and the page with the history and food titles on it. I also did all the typography for the Titles and sub-titles myself! It took a long time but it was worth it. The only thing I am not happy about is the actually title of the magazine. I seriously spent an hour going through different type faces and nothing worked so my professor and I settled on this.<br />
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I have had a bit of a love/hate (mostly hate) relationship with this professor. I have not been getting the grades I think I should be getting, making me not a happy camper in that class. However, for this project I was determined to get a good grade. So I went to his office hours to talk to him and spent around 15 to 20 hours on this project alone (the others I spent about 5 to 10, which might be the reason for my poor grades). Nonetheless at the end of my last visit to his office hours he asked me my mayor. When I told him public relations he told me I should switch and be a design major. I don't think I would change my major ever, but I was very very very flattered. Stay tuned for when we get this project back, if I don't get an A or an A- (*knock on wood*) I will probably cry. <br />
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Well I have to get more work done, but I promise more blog post this week! Maybe some of my favorite Thanksgiving desert recipes and outfits of course. :)<br />
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te amo<br />
-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-16292384968736634392010-11-17T09:53:00.000-05:002010-11-17T09:53:08.142-05:00A Little Bit of Navajo Influence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shopnastygal.com/products/new/clothing/dresses/Navajo-Cutout-Dress.html"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJsXum42WSRmVFBJY9lbCw_8karKYOjplkTqIAXD65JrY_5JzAi77PDQcOi8kuCldaUR-jkHFyJkr3KrbS4cII_l8F4Trr5ywtC03NdBPxhkfB2QqFxFxX1X4Hcc3HZ2xstRQ6cjDl4Sb/s320/111110162__36141_std.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>I am sorry but I need this. That is all.<br />
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P.S. check out all the other<a href="http://www.shopnastygal.com/products/new/clothing/dresses/Navajo-Cutout-Dress.html"> Nasty Gal</a> new arrivals, I am kind of obsessed.<br />
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-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-66312771043837435702010-11-16T21:31:00.001-05:002010-11-16T21:32:44.778-05:00Coffee, Coffee, and more CoffeeAs the semester begins to come to an end I find it more and more difficult to get myself motivated. This year however I have surprised myself, I am actually starting final essays <b>now</b> so that when it comes time for finals I won't be stressed! I know I am such a good student. :)<br />
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</tbody></table>Tonight my motivation to get work done has a lot to do with my one true love, coffee. I swear it has magical powers. I think I have become addicted. No I know I am addicted because if I don't have it in the morning I get a headache. This is probably horrible but I can't help it I love it so.<br />
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Sorry I don't have any fashion tonight. I am working on finding an Etsy seller to feature on here and I have a couple in mind I just have to talk to them first, so be on the look out for that. :)<br />
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On that note I have oodles and oodles of homework to do so wish me luck I am going to need it against the hypnotic powers of Facebook and Twitter (they are so good at distracting me).<br />
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te amo,<br />
-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-84258342172508698912010-11-14T10:19:00.000-05:002010-11-14T10:19:06.330-05:00Good Food and Fashion.Last night I had the pleasure of going downtown (okay downtown Syracuse not that cool...but it sounds cool saying downtown) with all of my roommates. It was Syracuse's Fashion Night Out to help benefit the senior scholarship fund so they can get nice fabrics and things for their senior collection. Anyway before we went and had a bit to eat at this very cool place called <a href="http://www.empirebrew.com/">Empire Brewery</a>. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got the soup of the day (Amber Ale Cheddar) and of course with a side of sweet potato fries. Have I told you guys my obsession with sweet potato fries? </td></tr>
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The food was delicious but the consensus with everyone was the soup could have been warmer. If you go you have got to try the lobster bisque, to die for. :)<br />
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After we were nice and full we went to the fashion show. These were some of my favorite pieces. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one was my favorite. It had so much movement!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Then after a full night of being hip and cool we went home and watched the top country songs countdown on CMT, where I found out I like and know a lot more country music than I thought...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not the most flattering picture but I was wearing a thrifted blazer, the top is from H&M and the jeggings are J Brand. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My "surprise" date and I. His name is Greg and might be the coolest kid I have ever met. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Didn't I tell you we make shirts for everything. :) The back says "Your Welcome". </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was feeling very "Mad Men" with Greg's glasses on. :) </td></tr>
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The dress I am wearing is from the lovely <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/I+Saw+the+Cyan+Dress">Modcloth</a>. My shoes are from Guess, and the pearls are compliments of Sonja. :)<br />
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I was a little skeptical about this dress, because I didn't know how I would look with that bright blue color, but I definitely think I need to be adding more of it to my closet. Oh and not to mention I was one of the few who was wearing color, so as Sonja eloquently put it, "you stand out like a lovely petunia!" Have I ever mentioned my love for this girl. :) <br />
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Oh and I am definitely getting some of those glasses, I kinda dig the Mad Men style...Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-86510887956998391932010-11-11T08:20:00.000-05:002010-11-11T08:20:52.262-05:00new look. new me.So I have been struggling with a blog name since I started this lovely blog in July. I admit I have not been the most creative with names, hence why I am not going into the advertising industry. Anyway I really wanted a name that stands out. This semester it has been all about "branding yourself", so I know the importance of a good name. The other day I sat down, while procrastinating :), and just wrote down adjectives I think describe me. Well I came up with a ton of adjectives, but not really ones that could potentially be a blog name. Then I thought think about the basic elements of what you want to talk about. I want to talk about my life and the lovely fashion I feel is an expression of that. So I thought of threads, buttons, just the bare elements that make up clothes. I didn't like any of that. But then I was sitting in my Spanish class, learning about the passive voice (boring), when it came to me. Use my last name. Rapp, wrap, rap, rapping, wrapping, a sandwich wrap. I have a slue of connotations in my own freaking name! So then I thought "on a rapp", meaning I would be talking about the clothes that are on me! I am really excited about this and I think I have officially found my brand. Get ready because all hats are off now. <br />
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I do want to thank all the bloggers that I fanatically read for the inspiration, you truly help aspiring bloggers like myself get on the right track.<br />
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I think I have an addiction to Frye boots. I have two pairs and I want more. I am thinking some <a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/Product-Women-Boots-Work-77400GAU.aspx">Engineers</a> or possibly <a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/Product-Women-Boots-Harness-77455DBN.aspx">Harness shorts in black</a>? <br />
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Well now I have to get ready for Politics of the Middle East...did I mention I am obsessed with my teacher, so stylish. :)<br />
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te amo,<br />
aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-25476889026927394242010-11-08T21:48:00.000-05:002010-11-08T21:48:28.740-05:00Work it outSo today I was sore all day because I was dancing the afternoon away with my sorority. Sunday we had our philanthropy event "Dance Away Domestic Violence with Alpha Chi Omega" to benefit the Vera House in Syracuse. It was so much fun but seeing as I haven't worked out in probably a month I am feeling it today.<br />
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Oh and so my camera is biting the dust. First of all it is a crappy camera to begin with but now it is just getting awful. I think one too many frat parties...anyway now my pictures are all pixelated and I don't like it. So I am going to ask for a new one for Christmas. I want a camera somewhere between a "take pictures of my kids" and "professional wedding photographer". Any suggestions? I want it for taking fabulous pictures for this blog and for my up and coming stay in Santiago. Yes I am going to officially be studying abroad in Santiago de Chile and I am so excited it really isn't even funny. So please help me find a camera, I would be forever grateful.<br />
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te amo,<br />
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aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-28838849837004230902010-11-06T23:00:00.000-04:002010-11-06T23:00:51.044-04:00Goin back to ma roots!So as I said yesterday I went home this weekend, even though it was only for two days I had such a good time! It was so relaxing and I really missed my parents and my animals. I had not been home in over two months so it was almost weird coming back, it was familiar yet foreign. Plus I got to enjoy it with one of my good friends! We drank wine, watched grays, went thrifting, and had a fantastic Mexican dinner with family and friends.<br />
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I love Mexican food. I mean LOVE. Unfortunately there are not too many Mexican places in Rochester, in upstate NY for that matter. My aunt and uncle's favorite place is Salena's. I had been there once before and liked it, but was not extremely impressed. This time though the whole place had a "tgif" clamor and it was just so inviting and warm compared to the dreary weather outside. I had a black bean burrito and a cheese enchilada...mole style, quite delicious. But what I was extremely impressed with, the guac. I don't know if you all know, but I have a little bit of an obsession with guacamole. :) All-in-all if you are looking for a good time and even better margarita and just happen to be in the ROC...Salena's is the place you want to be. <br />
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Well now I get to go work out some sketches for my magazine project...be prepared to give me your input...I am going to need it. <br />
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te amo,<br />
aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-50087373785445369952010-11-05T10:06:00.001-04:002010-11-05T10:07:28.234-04:00Dropping TemperaturesAs the temperatures are dropping here in upstate NY I am finding myself not prepared. I still only go outside in sweaters and scarfs. I simply refuse to believe that winter is finally upon us. So I am on the search for cute cold weather accessories. This winter it is all about chunky wool scarfs, fingerless gloves, and ear flap hats. Here are my picks:<br />
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(I love the bows so lady-like!)<br />
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(Doesn't it look so warm!!)<br />
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(LOVE this because it keeps you warm without messing up your hair!)<br />
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(Love the color of these ones so fall)<br />
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(This <b>faux</b> fur is sure to keep you nice and warm...plus stylish!)<br />
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I write this post for you from the comfort of my own home. Yes, I am visiting the ROC this weekend and was oh so nice to sleep in my own bed last night. Plans for today include introducing my Colorado friend to horses and possibly some thrifting (I am in desperate need of sweaters, and I have no money). So keep warm loves and bundle up with some of these oh so cute accessories :).<br />
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te amo,<br />
-aAryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-64099483955209163502010-11-03T14:32:00.000-04:002010-11-03T14:32:08.516-04:00To be a Hepburn in a Hilton World...Since I have been at Syracuse I have grown a vendetta against men, cliche I know. I know I shouldn't be that harsh, because it is probably just Syracuse men I have a problem with, particularly frat boys. This only accounts for 33% of the university, but still I find myself not just hating them but hating them all. I feel like my night life is a broken record, the same routine every night. Get ready, <i>think </i>I look hot, then simply get ignored when we go out. Why does this happen?! Well because I am simply classy. I refuse to dress like a hooker and then act like a hot mess, throwing myself on every man in site. Hence my problem, I am a Hepburn in a Hilton world.<br />
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Unfortunately this behavior is becoming more and more common and even acceptable in society. What happened to class ladies?? You can still be cute without whoring yourself out, and besides most guys won't like you for your personality but rather your body and or sex. Don't you want a guy to like you for who you are and be infatuated with your quirks and personality? I don't know maybe I am crazy. I was recently appalled by the GQ spread of Lea Michelle.<br />
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How do you go from this...<br />
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To this....<br />
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Honestly Lea Michelle you don't need to sex yourself up to be beautiful. I looked up to you before and now I just think you are as insecure as everyone else. What on earth is the world coming to? Can't we just respect ourselves and our bodies?Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-32543243609356228832010-11-02T23:24:00.000-04:002010-11-02T23:24:48.206-04:00Donde Estoy!?!Okay, I know, I am horrible. It has been around three, yes three, months since I have blogged. Why so long? Well as you may know I am a very studious college student and spend all my time now doing homework and studying...okay I am lying. In reality I have been lazy, because lately in my free time I have been watching Nip/Tuck marathons and conducting online window shopping late into the night. As much fun as online window shopping is I am quite bored with it, so I decided to put my energy back into this blog. I promise it will be new and improved! No longer will I be commenting on fashion, but now I will be talking about restaurants, good exercises, healthy food, college life, sorority life, and really anything I feel like telling you guys about! Yay! So I was trying to figure out what to talk about after my hiatus and I decided to actually do a review of this new cleanser I got.<br />
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So I don't think I have talked about this but I have very sensitive skin. Every single facial cleanser I have used has caused me to break out more, so for awhile I gave up on using anything to clean my face. I know horrible right? Well since I got back to school my face has erupted into a black head forest, gross. So I started searching and looking at reviews for different natural, ultra-sensitive facial cleansers. I cannot tell you how many products I looked at and reviews I read, but I still wasn't totally convinced on anything.<br />
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Well, a brand new Sephora opened at the Syracuse mall. Yay! So I obviously had to go opening day, thinking I was going to get free samples, which I didn't, and am still quite bitter about. But anyway, the nice ladies at Sephora probably thought I was stealing something, so they came up to me and I told them of my predicament. The lady kindly directed me to the skin expert who knew exactly what I needed, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P7880#">Fresh Soy Facial Cleanser</a>. She told me to get the travel size and if I didn't like it I could get a full refund. Needless to say the first time I used it, it left my skin so soft and clean it was like I was a new person.<br />
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Honestly I think because I hadn't used a cleanser in so long, that my face actually forgot what it feels like to be clean! This cleanser is soft, gentle, and smells like cucumbers when you use it :). It is packed with tons of good stuff like, soy proteins which contain amino acids and antioxidants, which help to tone, soothe, and reduce dryness.<br />
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I have been using this product since Friday and I am already seeing results! I could not be more happy. I am so happy in fact that I am going to get the lotion as well! So if you have light, sensitive skin as I do, seriously buy this product now. You can thank me later :). On the down side it does cost around $38 for the 5 oz. size, but I am telling you it is worth it.<br />
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Sephora actually has this great deal on <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P273307&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=4348">Fresh Soy Line</a>. It is a set complete with the cleanser, face cream, exfoliate, and serum all for only $38! Can you say stocking stuffer? I know that is what I will be asking for :).Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-10703072125076918492010-08-19T10:49:00.000-04:002010-08-19T10:49:29.062-04:00Fall Facade by Sonja.Autumn is upon us, and I’m SO excited! Although the traditional fall color palette washes out my skin tone and makes me look a little sleepy, I never feel more filled with positive energy than late August and November. <br />
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In anticipation of the upcoming season, I’ve been checking Style.com religiously to predict for me what will be big this year. In clothes, the fifties made a comeback on the runways in a big way: the silhouettes, textiles, and patterns of mid-twentieth-century America have been updated to suit today’s modern, confident and fashion forward woman. The look is a great one because it can be flattering for every body type, but it can get tricky not to get too tangled up in the ambiance and leave the house looking like you’re on your way to a sock hop. The best way to update the look is with your makeup and hair...and that’s what I’m here to help with! <br />
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Balance an otherwise demure A-line skirt and girly blouse with a strong red lip. Keep the eyes mostly neutral, focusing on liner and mascara rather than piling on shadow. Blush should be natural looking too. Take inspiration from this <a href="http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2010/fall/main/europe/womenrunway/versus/#">Versus</a> look as seen in the Fall 2010 collection. <br />
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If you’re feeling a little more daring, take a cue from <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2010RTW-RUFFIAN">Ruffian </a>and add some serious shimmer to your peepers with bright metallic liner and a pink mouth. Notice that the look isn’t over the top because the makeup artist here matched the lip shade to the model’s skin tone. A too-dark lip pigment here could look more like a disaster than a smashing success.<br />
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Soft curls and a sleek, natural-looking blowout will do a good job at modernizing whatever look you choose to pursue this fall. Try setting hair in velcro curlers for about 20 minutes immediately after blow-drying, then spraying gently with a glossing spray like Frederik Fekkai. Then brush gently, and you’re ready to go! <br />
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Happy Fall!Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-91911930733433874492010-08-14T11:02:00.000-04:002010-08-14T11:02:24.338-04:00Boots and BoysBoots and boys, they bring me so much joy....well sometimes. It's funny boots and boys may be more alike than you think, as in good ones are hard to find. :) But seriously does anyone else have this problem? I have been searching all summer for those perfect boots and still no luck. I go to a school where it snows more than it is sunny, so boots are a must. I am very picky when it comes to boots, they have to be the right height, color, style, and price. Currently I have some Fryes (my babies), but I can't get a pair of Fryes every time I want new boots, or I would be broke. I was on the Target website looking for some college dorm stuff and I stumbled upon these...<br />
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Some nice <a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Supply-Co-Katherine-Engineer/dp/B001W7V8VU/ref=br_1_1?ie=UTF8&id=Mossimo%20Supply%20Co%20Katherine%20Engineer&node=14291631&searchSize=90&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-1&qid=1281797358&rh=&searchBinNameList=style_name%2Ctarget_com_shoe_size-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1">Frye look-a-like engineer boots</a>! These are real leather and are only $49.99! Plus to the untrained eye, who is going to know the difference. :) <br />
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I love the buckles on these ones, they really give them that <a href="http://www.target.com/Xhilaration-Karima-Leather-Boots-Black/dp/B003ILBL1A/ref=br_1_12?ie=UTF8&id=Xhilaration%20Karima%20Leather%20Boots%20Black&node=14291631&searchSize=90&searchView=grid3&searchPage=2&sr=1-12&qid=1281797668&rh=&searchBinNameList=style_name%2Ctarget_com_shoe_size-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1">edgy vibe</a>. These are also real leather and $49.99. <br />
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These last ones have a really <a href="http://www.target.com/Merona-Kallista-Riding-Boots-Brown/dp/B003IX7F2M/ref=br_1_49?ie=UTF8&id=Merona%20Kallista%20Riding%20Boots%20Brown&node=14291631&searchView=grid3&searchSize=90&searchPage=2&searchNodeID=14291631&sr=1-49&searchBinNameList=style_name%2Ctarget_com_shoe_size-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1&qid=1281797668">classy equestrian</a> look, which of course I am all about. These would look perfect with dark skinny jeans and a cute cardigan. A great look for fall. Oh and these ones are $39.99. <br />
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Who would have known Target was so stylish?Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-51463191207664011552010-08-11T20:54:00.000-04:002010-08-11T20:54:35.932-04:00Helmet Head: Giveaway!!<a href="http://thehelmethead.blogspot.com/2010/08/giveaway.html?spref=bl">Helmet Head: Giveaway!!</a>: "Hello! I am so excited to have my very first giveaway. Woohoo!" <br />
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Check out this giveaway! It includes glasses, a ring, necklace, jewelry box, and headbands!!! I mean come on, what is more frugal than free. :)<br />
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Hope everyone has a good day/night!<br />
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Tata.<br />
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p.s. This is a picture of my fake boyfriend (don't ask) and I at a work party. I was very cute in a deep purple top and white skinny jeans with silver flats. As you can see, my date and I coordinated outfits. :) Oh and you can't really tell but I tried this cool thing with my hair. I didn't use a hair tie, but a bobby pin to hold in the braid. It makes it look like the braid is just magically staying in place, very cute!Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-33559366864717537152010-08-09T16:37:00.001-04:002010-08-09T16:38:35.402-04:00Free Fallin'Good afternoon loves.<br />
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So I just got back from seeing John Mayer in concert and I was a little bit upset that he didn't play "Asassin" or "Your Body is a Wonderland", but he did play "In Your Atmosphere" and "Free Fallin'" which were just magical. :) I am a very big fan of JM, you gotta love those bad boys. However, as I told everyone else, as John is damn sexy, Coldplay will always have my heart.<br />
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I love concerts because there are so many different people all coming together for some good music. I also love people watching and checking out what people are wearing, seeing what works and what doesn't. Concerts you get short-shorts and cute tank tops to sundresses, cross-body bags, to big sunglasses. I rocked some Sperry's, cute ruffle Deletta top, destroyed jeans, and of course my fringe bag. Of course I didn't get a good pick of my outfit, but i swear it was cute. :)<br />
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Here I am with one of my friends Hope, who rocked a over-sized tee and distressed gray skinnys. I think skinny jeans are just a must for concerts. Wouldn't you agree?<br />
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Anyway I had a great weekend with friends and John Mayer. This week I am going to challenge myself to get a cute outfit from Goodwill and Salvo. So we will see how that goes. Hope everyone had a great weekend too!<br />
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Here is my pick for the day!<br />
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The military look has become more and more popular this year, and is a must for this fall! I like to think Coldplay started the trend. :) This one is $19.99 from <a href="http://www.papayaclothing.com/shop/goods_detail_v1.php?goodsldx=9029">Papaya</a>. Plus enjoy 10% off for back to school! <br />
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Well loves I leave you with a little advice I got from JM last night. "Don't let that one person stop you from giving a chance to someone else." Pretty good advice I think I need to start following. <br />
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Tata for now.Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865598476009159494.post-1460283044015583772010-08-06T14:57:00.001-04:002010-08-09T16:43:33.082-04:00Plato will be your new best friend.Hello loves, as promised I will be critiquing the many thrift stores I plan to hit up this month before I venture of to school and here is the first one: Plato's Closet.<br />
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So let me explain how Plato's Closet works...<br />
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First you start off by cleaning your closet of all the things you don't want. Then you put them all into bags and drive to a Plato's Closet. There you will sign in and give them your bags to sort through. Depending on how busy they are and how much stuff you have it may take them up to an hour to sort through your stuff. However; not to worry there is a whole store full of name brand clothing for you to sort through. They usually have things sorted by size (plus) and color (bigger plus). After you are finished looking and they are finished sorting, you go up to the cashier and hand them the items you want and then tell them you also have stuff they looked through. The cashier will then ask you if you want to do a trade, meaning they will total up your new items and subtract that from the value of your old items they want. You don't have to do this, but I don't understand why you wouldn't :). Anyway in the end you will either owe them more money, break even, or the best they still owe you some moula. :) Seems pretty cool right!<br />
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Well here is my experience in pictures...<br />
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So here is what I started off with. F.y.i. it is better if you have name brand items. They love Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Hollister, Forever 21, ect. <br />
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Woohoo two new outfits for the Syracuse night life!!! <br />
Here is what I got itemized:<br />
The Limited sequinced tank - $8<br />
Forever 21 skirt (with the tags still on) - $8<br />
Sequince belt - $3<br />
Black tank - $6<br />
J Crew matchstick cut white pants - $14<br />
Black pants: $10<br />
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Grand total: $49<br />
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But anyway they didn't take all of my stuff (damn it!) but they took a lot (14 items!!!) and gave me $58.70 for it! <br />
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So that means in the end they owed me $9.70! If that isn't a good deal I don't know what else is. Then the rest of the stuff they didn't want I am going to donate to Goodwill or Salvo when I hit them up next! <br />
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So if you are inspired (which you should be) here is their website so you can locate a <a href="http://www.platoscloset.com/">Plato's near you</a>! <br />
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Tata for now!<br />
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P.S. the middle photo is from <a href="http://www.platosclosetrochester.com/">Plato's Closet of Rochester</a>.Aryn Rapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.com0