Oklahoma!! Where the wind goes yada yada....

I have recently been cast in the ensemble in Pull-Tight Players production of Oklahoma in Franklin, TN. I am so excited! Some might scoff, but considering A. this is only my second musical theater audition ever and I got the part, and B. I thought I hadn't made it at all, this is amazing news! In honor of this, and my journey to AMDA in the fall, I am doing a Oklahomaesque inspired clothing spread for day, night, and evening. I mean its about time right? I mean I do live in the country musical capitol of the world or so they told me. So here are three/ four outfits inspired by the musical Oklahoma.
First up its Oklahoma in the day for shopping, ice cream whatever...

Oklahoma Sweet Summer Day by RoswellJN featuring Urban Originals bags

Items in this set:
Change in the Weather Dress - $41.00 : Fashion Prints And Plaids at..., $41
Turquoise Faux Leather Thong T-strap Low Wedge Sandal, $19
Ruby Tuesday, 40 AUD
Buckled Hobo Bag with Strap, $29

Next, its a date or maybe a evening out with the girls...

Oklahoma part 2 Night in the City by RoswellJN featuring MIA shoes

Items in this set:
Smocked Waist Ruffle Top - Women's Clothing and Apparel - Chic..., $39
dELiAs > Reese Grey Cropped Jean > apparel > jeans > cropped, $45
Mia Studio, $60
Balenciaga 2010 Spring Summer The City Bag

Finally its the late night out, the party outfit...

Oklahoma at night by RoswellJN featuring Bottega Veneta shoes

Items in this set:
Chain tier silk-chiffon dress, $990
Strappy leather sandals, $550
Faux Leather Flats, $13
Amazon.com: Prezzo Women's 9644 Clutches: Clothing, $29
Welikefashion.com - Earring Flower Garden by Soho Hearts, 20 EUR

Oklahoma!

How to wear one dress at least three ways

Sweet Summer by RoswellJN featuring Balenciaga bags

Items in this set:
Georgette draped mini dress, $370
Amazon.com: Steve Madden Women's Tuxxedo Oxford: Shoes, $69
BALENCIAGA SS10/115748 7204 LEATHER -, 960 GBP
Bird Heart Earrings, 55 GBP
Ikat Shawl - Raspberry/Cinnabar Red, $225

Here through the wonderful Polyvore site, I have taken a simple summer/ spring dress and made it ready to wear, with sunglasses earrings, and a lovely scarf and bag. If you prefer sandals in the summer here is another option.

Summer Dress # 2 by RoswellJN featuring Oasis bags

Items in this set:
Georgette draped mini dress, $370
Amazon.com: Cotton/Cashmere Rolled-Sleeve Cardigan: Clothing, $40
Cole Haan - Air Halsey Thong Sandals - Saks.com, $235
Oasis Ibiza Satchel, $74
Forever21.com - New Arrivals - Accessories, $3.80

Now in order to make this simple dress night on the town worthy just look to some these simple details.

Sweet Summer part 3 by RoswellJN featuring Proenza Schouler bags

Items in this set:
Georgette draped mini dress, $370
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI FOR BALMAIN NE0002 BLACK LEATHER -, 735 GBP
PS1 Pochette Python, 10 800 SEK
Janna Conner Designs - necklaces crystals - gold plate multi chain..., $120

And there you have it, one dress worn three ways with four or less accessories. Now you see why I love summer dress? Can't wait to show you how it works to take a summer dress and make it a winter one!

I know I know. But I'm still glad we had this time together

Hello One and All!
It has been quite a while since my last post, and I must say times have been achangin'. That's from a Bob Dylan song. And as usual his words speak to me.

Any who, I am officially leaving Belmont University. Life there has been interesting to say the least and after a lot of floundering, I finally figured out my purpose, musical theater. Therefore, in October, I am moving to NYC to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy for their integrated conservatory program. I am going to miss pieces of Nashville, but it is time to cut the cord. That also means it is time to adjust my blog's purpose. From now on, I will continue to discuss art,movies, and music, but I will also include blogs on fashion, books, and preparing to moving around 700 miles away from my family. This is a huge step for me, and I looking forward to it with both eyes open and ready for the unbelievable amount of work that is ahead of me.

And know this, as soon as I arrive with my new roommates, who I ironically made friends with at my audition into this school, I will be blasting every New York New York type song until my itunes runs out them. That means New York, New York- Liza Minnelli, New York, New York- Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly from On the Town; Empire State of Mind from Alicia Keys and Jay-Z.
Until then however....

Artist for the week, is Leonid Afremov















Jukebox the Ghost, the band I found out about at the Ben Folds Concert back in May2009 at the Ryman are once again returning to Nashville. Click on the band for the dates.
And for your own amusement, here is the link to one of their best songs on youtube. Hold It In

This summer comes what we have all been waiting for!!
Twilight's Eclipse
Iron Man 2
Sex and the City 2
The A Team
Toy Story 3
And rounding out the summer season is Eat Pray Love

I am so ready for the summer! There is at least one movie for every person this summer. From the indie to the action blockbuster, this could really be a summer of epic proportions at the movies. Go forth and prosper!

Just started a new book! I know it has been forever since I could read purely for pleasure and nothing else, and my chosen read is Greywalker by Kat Richardson. The plot is as follows, a Seattle PI a woman who is very tall and amazon like gets beaten up on a case that technically leaves her dead for two minutes. After that she is able to go from our world to sort of a spirit realm, which leaves her open to all kinds of things bad and good. So far there are two main male characters not sure if she gets it on with either of them, but I am hopeful. So far so good, I am only about 155 pages in, and there is still that amount left, so I can't tell whether it is a good read, but at 3.98 from Borders, it is certainly a cheap one. Massive stand of clearance books at Borders on West End right now, so check it out if you can.

My new favorite trend that I haven't seen much so far, since there is a ridiculous amount of rain drenching the entire state of TN, is the vintage summer dress. Personally the summer dress is a favorite of mine any time of year. But in the summer, especially here in Nashville even shorts are too restraining. Basically it is best to let it all breathe and be free so to speak. Therefore I wear many dresses. You can do all sorts of things with them as well. The summer dress can be dressed up or down depending on your mood, and with millions of patterns and colors can be worn hundreds of ways. I tend to prefer solids so I can work in a whole lot of accessories, but others like large prints and minimal accessories. Adding earrings, a hat, or even putting your hair in a ponytail can completely alter a summer dress. And you can find summer dresses everywhere from vintage shops to Goodwills, even Target or Wal-mart!
For instance....
Ashley Tisdale simply pins her hair back (Chicstories.com)
Or perhaps Rachel Bilson, who dare I say it is one of the queens of the summer dress? She wears a large bag, sunglasses has her hair up but still keeps the accessories to a minimum.






All in all, do what you will but remember God didn't make those parts so that no air came to them!

New Moon Thanksgiving Belmont

So first things first, New Moon was fantastic. I mean seriously fantastic, without a doubt one of the best movies I have seen this year. I am already planning on seeing it again. Without a doubt much better than twilight. Thanksgiving was typical, semi enjoyable and semi irritating. I made an apple cider brined turkey. It was quite tender and good. I must say my turkeys get better and better every year. Moving on its time to get on the grind and get it together. I have decided to focus completely on school so I can get everything done and hopefully begin to prepare for the Christmas break. Belmont is a great school, but come the end of the semester you get so stressed out. Its amazing. I have two papers, an assortment of creative writing homework, and I need to lose 60 pounds. Its ridiculous so I might have and unfortunate lack of posts in the upcoming weeks. In the mean time, here is Edward Cullen. Oh by the way even if you hated the books, which I did, the movies are so much better!

It's Here

Thanksgiving break is among us. It is the time of year where we eat way too much unhealthy food, argue way too much with unhealthy relatives, and use a holiday that has origins that are way too unhealthy for actual thankfulness. Thanksgiving deals with the Pilgrims and Native Americans, however they then destroyed them later with fever and progress. That being said, I love Thanksgiving! I love eating to the point where you have to unbutton a few buttons on your pants. I love getting my family together and playing rummy, uno and board games. While I don't always like my family, it seems as if at the holidays all the negative memories dissipate for a day or two. Therefore, I just want to say Happy Thanksgiving! Oh here's the most wonderful photograph I have ever seen.

Swing anyone?

Ok, so this week I have been procrastinating in a great way, and as a grand procrastinator, I have been thinking on my upcoming audition for the musical swing. I have to sing and dance, although there are various levels of dancing required for a part in the show. Issue number one: I have not danced in a couple of months, not to mention I am a little bit in the fat area right now. That being said, I also have three papers due this week, not to mention I am behind on a test in my Brit Lit class. I also have to pack up all my stuff because I am moving back to my father's house. This is without a doubt the most difficult thanksgiving/ christmas season ever. Did I mention that I am cooking most of Thanksgiving dinner, and I don't get out of school/ off work until that Wednesday! I don't know how I am going to do it. I am cooking for the most people I have ever cooked for, nine that is if my dad doesn't come. It may not seem like a lot to some, but when you usually cook for three including yourself, it is a big adjustment. Oh well, bring on the american standards practice!
Oh yeah I am so behind in Painting as well.....
Here ya go! the picture above is from a random yahoo search for anger. What do you think?

Justin Nozuka

The man is a poet, a god sent down from Mt. Olympus to gratify our needs for delectable song lyrics. Whew! That a great sentence, but seriously Justin Nozuka is a beautiful singer/ songwriter. The moment he went on stage with his extremely laidback demeanor and his really quiet voice, he controlled the room. Its amazing the amount of power one can have without raising your voice. Its really a great thing. My mother came with me, and even she (a self-proclaimed old-school only nut) had to agree that Nozuka had pipes. He's like a black guy in Japanese skin! She more or less said. Now, not to stereotype, but I think that's part of why he is so popular. He is not like Jon Mclaughlin or any of the other VH1 you ought to know's guys, which is why he has had so much staying power. The music he creates has an r&b edge, a certain depth that can't be sung just any kind of way. My only complaint is too many drunk idiots both male and female at Mercy Lounge. Jeez if you only want to drink and talk go to a bar, don't pay fifteen bucks in addition to your drinks, that is just stupid! Therefore, listen to Nozuka, he rocks! Oh here's your picture of the blog....