Chronicles of a Fashion Mad Diva

Thursday, November 5, 2015

My Online Shopping Mishaps

I have been having the absolute WORST luck with buying clothes online and shipping lately. I do not know what I did to the online clothes shopping gods to deserve this. I’m sure I have been one of their most loyal servers!

Okay, to start off with I purchased this black long-sleeved high-low shirt with sparkled elbow patches from Wanelo on the 13^th of October. I am really trying to boost my fall wardrobe with a bunch of staples that I can switch around to have a lot of outfits. Wanelo promised me shipping within 10-15 business days when I ordered. The USPS told me my package was in China until three days ago. When I contacted Wanelo, they told me not to worry and that sometimes the USPS listing could be at least five days behind. Five days behind?! And it only just got to Chicago, Illinois where it has remained for the past three days. Frustrated only begins to cover how I am feeling.

Also, my H&M order of those black treggings (twill leggings) got lost in the mail and was marked undeliverable! I was waiting and waiting and when I got tired of waiting, I decided to call USPS to see what was wrong. They told me that my package apparently did not have the correct address and they only had my zip code. I have no clue how this happened because H&M should have had all of my information. They promised they would call me back when they found my package the next day. I never got a call. So then I tried H&M. They told me I didn’t put my apartment number on their website so that it was my fault. I gave them my apartment number and they said they would send the package back to me no problem free of charge. However, before any of that could happen USPS called a few days after saying they found my package and that it was here in St. Petersburg! After being super excited to try them on after all this time, I realized they were the wrong size. WHYYY ONLINE SHOPPING GODS, WHYYY?!

To make matters worse, I was planning on exchanging the pants back to H&M at their physical location but you can only return or exchange by sending them back in the mail to them. Seeing as the event I want to wear these pants is now 16 days away, I don’t think that is a smart idea. I am just not sure they will make it back in time.

To put it bluntly, I am super upset with how these purchases have turned out. Hopefully one day the online shopping gods and I will mend our relationship. But that day is not today.

XOXOXO Stay Fabulous!

Alana Long

Photo Resource:

http://www.memes.com/meme/92448

Friday, October 30, 2015

MNSSHP

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, or MNSSHP, is a special event that happens annually on select nights September through October at Walt Disney World in the Magic Kingdom. The party starts at 7 and ends shortly after midnight. There is trick-or-treating, performances, character meet ups, rides, and even a parade called the Boo-to-You Parade.

Last year, Josh and I visited the Magic Kingdom around this time. At seven, we were told to leave the park to make way for the people coming in for the party. The partygoers were all dressed up in costume and looked like they were having a ton of fun. We decided that the year after we would go to MNSSHP.

This year was super special because Disney introduced the Sanderson Sisters from the Disney movie Hocus Pocus into the party. The Sanderson Sisters worked with the rest of the iconic Disney villains to complete their evil spell.

We wanted to go as Peter Pan and Tiger Lily from the movie Peter Pan. We tried to make as much of our costumes as possible. My mother even sewed my costume from scratch to get all the details correct to represent Tiger Lily accurately. We got many compliments on our costumes and people instantly recognized our characters. We even had some people ask if they could take pictures with us! This was all really exciting and we can’t wait to do this again next year. We saw some awesome and well done costumes that has given us inspiration for next year.

XOXOXO Stay Fabulous!

Alana Long

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

My Favorite Outfits from CD Covers

If you didn’t know, I am absolutely addicted to music. I have been trained on 3 different instruments (trumpet, trombone, and French horn) over the past 11 years and I attend concerts regularly every month. Given that I have this love for music and fashion, I decided to talk about my favorite CD cover fashion looks.

1. Beyoncé Dangerously in Love

This was the first CD cover I thought of because growing up in the early 2000’s, this image is burned into my brain. I am pretty sure Beyoncé is the only artist that could pull this look off. She is literally dripping with diamonds! Well more likely rhinestones, but it is still fabulous. Who needs a real shirt when you can wear this see though sparkle top? She really is Sasha Fierce in this outfit and I absolutely love it.

2. Katy Perry One of the Boys

Katy Perry embodies this vintage vibe on the cover of her first CD. Between her lawn chair, floppy brimmed hat, and sailor buttons, this look takes me back in time. Katy Perry came into the music scene big with this CD and this beautiful cover certainly helped her stand out. The bubblegum look stuck around and became her signature style.

3. Taylor Swift Speak Now

This album cover is what pops into my head when I think of young Taylor Swift. She had those iconic blonde curls and always wore these long, brightly colored gowns. I really love the movement in this picture. Her dress is being swept up into a whirlwind of motion while she looks so calm and serene.

4. Adele 21

This is partially in honor of Adele’s new CD coming out and because her makeup looks on her CD covers are impeccable. She always looks gorgeous, classy, and sophisticated. I am also super excited to hear all of her new music!

XOXOXO Stay Fabulous!

Alana Long

Photo Resources:

http://www.deviantart.com/browse/all/?q=beyonce+covers&offset=24&order=9

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/27134-katy-perry-fun-facts

http://www.amazon.com/Speak-Now-Taylor-Swift/dp/B003WTE886

http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/08/78-weeks-later-adeles-21-exits-top-10-albums-chart/

Thursday, October 22, 2015

I Love Twitches

Every year I look forward to October so I can watch all of my favorite Halloween movies. I absolutely love the 2005 Disney movie Twitches starring Tia and Tamara Mowery and the 2007 sequel Twitches Too. It is cheesy (seriously, what Disney movie isn’t?), but the movie is funny and nostalgic for me.

Now looking back, I realize the twins Camryn and Alex were the ultimate fashionistas of these movies and deserve some props.

Look how fierce these two look in their color coordinating outfits. Somehow they found a way to make layered tank tops look cool. No warlock is going to get in their way in these outfits!

The bohemian vibe Alex is giving off here is real. We were all culprits of the floating belt style by not putting the belt through the pant loopholes at one point or another. The twins were being extra sassy here and I love Camryn’s bubble gum pink prom dress. You can really tell the difference in the sister’s personalities with these outfits.

I loved these beautiful dresses the girls wore at the end of Twitches too. They were so regal and the colors and shapes of the dresses complimented them well. If I had to pick one though, I would pick Camryn’s ensemble. That maroon, basket weaved, off-the-shoulders top gives me life. I would feel like the belle of the ball in this dress.

I found the Monstober schedule for Disney Chanel online at HalloweenMovies on TV. Here are the next times either of the Twitches movies are being shown on Disney Channel. Click the link below to see the full list of Halloween themed shows and movies they will be playing this month.

Thursday, October 22, 2015