Coco Chanel

So, one of my group assignments for class is to create a wiki page for a topic.

Luckily (or unluckily) I have a group of all girls.

Lucky because the topic we chose is going to be fabulous- Coco Chanel!!!

Unluckily, because 3 of the 5 girls had no idea who Coco Chanel was!!!

GASP!

Can you believe it?

They had never heard of the House of Chanel!!!

I found that impossible and thought they were just kidding!

I then proceed to ask them if they've ever seen the Coco Before Chanel movie. 

(Blank stare)

How about Chanel No.5?

 (Shoulders shrug)

Hummm, how about Karl Lagerfield? 

(nothing)

  

I know! How about the double C's?

 (blink, blink)

This should be rather interesting.  I figured EVERYONE would know the Chanel name.  I ended up assigning homework to my team- they all had to rent and watch the Coco before Chanel movie.  In fact, I plan to watch the movie again. Oh shucks!

I love some of the fashion of the Cruise collection 2011...

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Please tell me I'm not crazy thinking everyone should know about Chanel, even just the name! Or is it that Chanel does not appeal to the younger generations? I remember falling in love with Chanel in high school when I couldn't afford Chanel fashion.  I love the classic style and the perfume... oh the perfume.

At least with this new project, I can introduce Chanel to 3 more young women who might just learn to appreciate the haute couture  and classic fashion coming from the House of Chanel. 

Happy almost Friday ya'll!!!

xoxo- Vy

Update of where I've been & what I've been doing.

Where have I been lately?  BUSY.

What have I been doing? EVERYTHING!

 I seem to have little to no time these days.   After I started working at the Vera Bradley/Stationary Store in about October right after the wedding, my life went 500 MPH.  Not only was I working at the shop part time, but I also was interning at a domestic violence shelter.  I was eventually offered a part time position as the volunteer coordinator and I love it.  Add to all of this my going to school full time for the first time in over 12 years and also working for another company, my father in law's company as a consultant.  I was swamped and Tommy was feeling neglected.  

We went on our honeymoon in January to Aruba (LOVED IT) and when we came back, life was hectic!  We enjoyed each other's company and bonded. We needed it after the busy season of the holidays. 

I had to cut back something, and figure out how to spend time with my new husband since my jobs were keeping me from home, and when I finally made it home, I just wanted to go to bed or was just too exhausted to do anything at all.

The shop was the first thing I had to cut out- it was too demanding time-wise and didn't pay nearly as much as my other jobs and it also conflicted with my plans to go to school full time. The people I worked with were great, but it just wasn't a good enough fit for my full time school schedule and life. 

The shelter continued to be a flexible place to work and I consistently feel like it's a place I'm helping make a difference.  I am still there and love it.

The consulting with my father in law's company became a real part-time job, and I really enjoy it. It keeps me back in the corporate world, yet is also flexible with my already crazy schedule.

I have also been working on my design work and creative skills and have been doing some print jobs for some friends and family, which takes some time. 

I'm also the Vice President of my sorority, so that also keeps me busy with some event planning and coordination.  

I guess the key for me is the flexibility I am lucky to have.  There would be no way possible that I could do all that I am attempting to do if my jobs were not flexible.

School has been rather demanding, and I feel like after I've finished working at the shelter, for the other company, design work, spending time with Tommy until he goes off to bed, I'm staying up till 2 or 3 am to finish studying or school work.  What sleep? Sleep is over rated. LOL

It's been a busy busy time for me, and I've got tons on my plate, than goodness I have a wonderful husband who cooks for me at night and tries to take care of me, especially when I can't.

It sucks that he's unemployed right now, but I feel like I have to work harder to help support.  He's busy looking and I hope that he'll find something. I am just being a supportive wife... just as he was supportive when we moved back home and I was unemployed.  Things are going to be tight for a while, but we can do it! :)

Hope that everyone else is doing great! I know I haven't commented much, but I am reading updates on my phone and keeping up the best I can with everyone. :)

XOXOXO

-Vy

A beautiful Saturday

Today was a beautiful day in the Hampton Roads Area!

I started the day with an awesome bowl of home-made brown sugar, cinnamon, and apple oatmeal. It was DELISH!

Then Tommy and I did some yard work and raked up all the terrible gumballs that have covered our yard for a while.  Our dog, Marley wouldn't even play in the yard anymore.

Then I went off to an alumni luncheon for my sorority. We celebrated some of the ladies' 90 plus birthdays! It was so awesome!  One of the alumni even showed me her birth announcement!  

It was stamped with a 2 cent stamp!!!! 

The Birthday Gals

I loved being able to chat with our alumni and found some really amazing women. One of the ladies I chatted with told me how she's been doing some really neat research on her family's genealogy. She's traced her history back to John Smith's days!!! How amazing is that!!!

We also played some games and I won in Bingo!!! 

When I left, I decided to take a walk down the beach, since it was so gorgeous out.  I ended up collecting a few shells, but nothing too spectacular. 

I met up with my in-laws and Tommy and did dinner and a movie.

We went and saw Just Go With It.  IT WAS HILARIOUS! I laughed so hard my sides hurt and I had tears coming down my face.  I just love Adam Sandler movies!

Tomorrow will be more of a day to catch up on homework, work, and some projects I've been working on.  Hope the weather continues to be gorgeous and everyone can get out and enjoy!

XOXO- Vy

Kate Spade Sample Sale

I just have to share....

Today is the last day! 

Unfortunately, I can not purchase anything 

(whines)

because of our current situation (explanation later) 

So I'll share my favs...

Maybe there'll be a fairy godmother who'll send me a gift or two for just being a good girl.

LOL.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Friday!!! It's gorgeous here!!!

XOXO

-Vy

I've been tasked...

So I'm currently attending a leadership development class and one of the things we've been challenged to do is JOURNAL! And Daily at that!

Of course, my initial thought is that there is absolutely NO WAY possible that I can add another book to my backpack! It's already weighing in at a ton and a half!

(4 Classes in which I am required to bring my books to each class, my laptop, laptop power cord, my notebook/binder, pens, highlighters, and of course my wallets and cosmetic cases). Some days it's extra loaded down with items I need to work at the battered women's shelter that I work at. 

So, I realized that I've been wanting to get back into my blog since I've been neglecting my blog, and what better way to get back into it and accomplish a task required!

So hopefully you'll be reading more of the blog in the near future, that is if anyone is still reading...  :)

xoxo- Vy

Superbowl Sunday

Today is Superbowl Sunday, and as any good ole American would do I chose a team.

My team is not in the Superbowl, so I chose to be a cheese head! 

GO PACK GO!

XOXO

-Vy