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*This post is a bit old, from my first few weeks here. Figured I would post it anyway 🙂 *

My first day in my Fashion Journalism class in London, and I cant help but laugh. If someone asked me a year ago if I would be sitting in a class learning about Hermes, Coco Chanel and JPG, interning for French Connection/Great Plains UK, and hopping on a train for a weekend trip to Paris in two weeks, I would look at you in disbelief and recommend counseling. But I am here, doing all of the above.

My life has changed drastically within the past year. While change is good, it can also bring a bit of discomfort and anxiety.

However when preparing for my trip abroad, my anxiety was low and my excitement was sky high. There is something so magical about having the chance to explore a brand new place and knowing the months ahead may be some of the best of your entire life.

A week and a half later, I am now finding my way in London.  I am starting the madness of school, my internship, and planning weekend travels. Also- I am convinced jet lag never ever goes away. I am struggling.

There is nothing more surreal than waking up in the morning and remembering you aren’t in the comfort of your home, next to your dog and a few feet away from your parents.

I thought this would scare me, a lot. But I’ve fallen in love with adventure, I love making new memories, photographing beautiful moments, and meeting new people. So no, I am not scared. I am excited.

While walking through tube stations and strolling around town, I am constantly feeling like I am in New York or Philadelphia. Its a bit deceiving really, but when I am reminded that I am walking the streets of London from the very few American accents, or the infamous black taxi almost running me over every time I step outside, I feel amazed time and time again.

While taking two classes here in London, I am also interning for French Connection. Yes… French Connection. Specifically Great Plains UK. I spend my days at work in the beautiful showroom surrounded by the most recent collections. Like WHAT. 

Somehow, someway I have only been here for 2 and a half weeks. I feel like it has been two months. 

I decided to compile some of my favorite photos I’ve taken while here in London. While not fashion related, I promise those are on the way:)

 

 

 

Well thats all for now, meet you here again soon:)

Sami

Cheetah cheetah cheetah cheetah rocking everywhere!

I have to say, I love cheetah print. Some may read that and get slightly nauseous, however others will definitely feel me on this. I don’t think it will EVER go out of style and the slightest touch makes any outfit complete. 

I’ve been on the hunt for a faux fur cheetah coat and found one for SO cheap. Like so cheap. Like 14 dollars cheap. Thank you Forever 21. 

When researching for a coat this was the first one that popped up and you clearly couldn’t beat the price therefore I didn’t look any further. Took some photos in this bad boy with Tali and thought I would show some fun photos.

By the way, I am addicted to outerwear and need to seek help immediately. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More to come so soon (after finals if I survive:))

Meet you here again soon,

Sami

As I begin to wrap my head around the fact that I leave in just a short 2 months for London, I have started my most important pre departure task.. creating my London fashion inspiration folder.

Being a fashion major and lover, one of the things I am most excited about is dressing to the absolute nines while abroad. I have to step up and STEP OUT when walking the streets of London. Not to mention, Italy, Paris and wherever else I find myself frolicking (this still feels like a dream and isn’t casual AT ALL).

I have been stocking up on some awesome pieces that I cannot wait to experiment with ie: leopard faux fur coat, another faux fur coat, and quite possibly a third. 

I have been gaining a majority of my inspiration from images that have been floating around in my head as well as various Instagram feeds and blogs that have been killing the fashion game. I thought I would share some of these posts that I saved and loved and maybe pass some inspo off to you!

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One of the biggest trends I have noticed is jackets and coats. They have become a fashion statement and are sweeping the stores. They complete a look in my opinion, especially those above. 

*Sidenote- purposefully left the Instagram handles in the photos so you could check out their pages, highly recommend*

Veryyyy excited to continue my shopping endeavors and really getting down to the nitty gritty when it comes to planning looks. 

Thank ya so much for reading, meet you here again soon:)

Sami 

Shalom friends!

This past week for my journalism class, we were assigned something quite different. As an avid podcast listener I never pictured myself making one of my own, but I ended up doing just that! This week I sat down with my beautiful fashionista friend Nicole and chatted about all things fashion. 

We dove right into an article I found on Elle which displayed all of the hottest trends that are making their way from the runway to our coveted department stores. Lets just say… some of them should definitely stay there.

Check out my podcast and Sit Down Sami (ha! clever am I right?) Let me know your thoughts on these trends and if some of them hurt your soul just like they did mine.

 

 

Don’t forget to check out Nicole on social media and over on her blog! 

 

Meet you here again soon,

Sami