in the beginning...

fall is here. phew. good? bad? i can't make up my mind. good... i think? but either way it's new and fresh. and a good starting point for the rest of my life. the beginning of a new phase. no major changes. well, that's a lie. a couple big ones. again... good or bad? too early to tell. here goes nothing...

things to expect:
1. college applications (almost done, but so so not done)
2. college audition prep (i'd say i'm stressing, but to be honest... meh. i'm learning not to waste the energy)
3. starting a new music collection and photo album (my hard drive crashed this week. i didn't back up anything)
4. saving, saving, and more saving of money (i saved 80% of the money i made this summer. i'm pretty proud of myself. however, the last couple weeks i've been spending like a mad person. fall clothes, voice/piano lessons, getting the business up and running, etc. time to get back in gear)
5. michael in spain. boooooo! (just kidding... kinda :))

fun things to expect:
1. fall clothes and shoes. my ABSOLUTE favorite. nothing beats boots, patterned tights, and a plaid wool skirt... and more boots. *see below
2. an up and running "kenzie rae" website. complete with photos.
3. starting a new music collection and photo album. while annoying, it's been really fun so far. i'm discovering lots of cool new artists and albums. i'm also catching up on some classic music staples i haven't listened to before. *see below. i'm also trying to do this as "free" as possible. checking out cds from the library. kind of middle-age mom-ish, but i don't trust limewire. i'm focusing on getting some real people music first. broadway... i can't deal... right now, anyways.
4. mexico trip - 7 november 09. my first real trip outside the us of a. i didn't even have a passport until a couple weeks ago. the picture turned out nicely :)


*below!

i'm really loving the fashion trends this fall. i've never really been that into clothes, but for some reason i'm all about them lately.

*trend i especially dig:
over the knee boots. i bought these today > http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=413630&CategoryID=25131 they were originally $160, but i got them for $90. woo! i love a good bargain :) you can wear them either over the knee or folded down. they're a little pirate-y, but they definitely grew on me. i like them paired with this dress i got from gap and thick tights > http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=13658&vid=1&pid=692936 i got this dress for 30% off too! yay! :) also like the boots with this top from nordstroms (bought full price, unfortunately) >http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3061903/0~2376776~2378685~2378686~2378699?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=2378699&P=2

more on my wardrobe to come. maybe a discussion on monochrome ensembles? fall clothes are just too fun! :)

*old, great artist i've never listened to, and now adore:
JAMES TAYLOR . how have i been missing out on him?

that's all for now,
mackenzie :)