Terrier Pride

This weekend marked a high point in the semester for many sports fans as our Boston University Terriers met the Eagles of Boston College for a hockey double header Friday and Saturday. Winning the first of the game duo on enemy soil on Friday, Terrier fans flocked to Agganis Arena for what was anticipated to be a back-to-back beatdown.

Armed with facepaint, rally towels and creatively insulting insults, Terrier fans came prepared to cheer their boys to a victory. With such an intense rivalry, be sure there was not an empty seat in the house, leaving a sea of red for the scouring maroon-clad fan to wade through bravely.

Though, despite a tough loss on Saturday to the that school that shall not be named, BU proved that Terrier Nation will always thrive, leaving fans, athletes, alumni and students alike proud to wear scarlet and white.
Previously Published on The BU Buzz blog

Project Delta Glam

DYING beyond belief that the fruit of my labor for the past 4 months finally came to life on Tuesday. Project Delta Glam, DG's Fall philanthropy event was an amazing success, with 2 fashion shows and 3 performances raising near $4000!

Not only was the ambiance set, but I was in my glory getting to meet the boys from Timeflies, despite the fact that I was sweating, barefoot and had my hair in a greasy old lady bun.

Read all about it in The Boston Globe (yes we had an article printed about it AHH)

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Giambattista Valli Couture Fall 2011

Well ladies, we have reached couture perfection with this one. The Giambattista Valli Couture Fall 2011 collection is absolutely to die for and puts up a strong challenge to the other designers showing in Paris this week. These looks are truly works of art, perfecting the mending of fitted bodices, flying feathers and pops of exuberant color, I just don’t know how it could get better than this.

The attention to detail in this collection is impeccable from the delicate florets beautifully complimented by gold metal belts, to the ostrich feathers that made appearances in various forms throughout the collection. Even the shoes and head pieces were carefully integrated into the overall motif of the show with sleek lines and colorful rosettes detailing each accessory to flow with its respective look. The intricate nature of the clothing takes the gowns, cocktail dresses, capes and coats to an over the top, yet glamorously controlled level of couture heaven.

And let’s talk about the exquisite gowns that walked down the runway in vivid pinks, reds, classic black and white and the ever so fun animal and floral prints. The flowing designs embody so much movement, all anchored at the waist with cinching of some sort that demonstrates the correct way a gown should look. The layered ruffle looks along with the multi-tiered bubble designs shout fun with a hint of sophistication only acquired through brilliant design.

I really cannot say enough about this collection, it oozes couture. Between the ostrich feather gown draped in a lace vail and the majorly upgraded version of a skirt and blouse, Valli has proved himself to be a name in the couture world that will not be going anywhere soon.  I can happily say these gowns will be cat walking in my dreams until his next collection.

Photos via Style.com

Previously published on 2threads.com