Newport/Narragansett: Justin's Peanut Butter Cup and

I'm not sure if it was the slow internet connection or sleeping in a little late, but the second day at work dragged on a bit. Once it was over, I became more energized while out running errands to put gas in the car and buy green tea at Food for Thought in Wakefield.

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I always find myself buying Justin's Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups before leaving Food for Thought--it's a habit that I will proudly indulge in 2013. Justin's is a better alternative for several reasons:

1. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, GMO-free, kosher, and vegan friendly.
2. It's Rainforest Alliance certified.
3. It's a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
4. Most importantly, it really does taste a thousand times better than Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and that's saying something.

There are also Justin's peanut butter cups available in milk chocolate, but dark chocolate would be the healthier choice.

Season 2 of All on the Line with Joe Zee was incredible. My favorite episode would have to be the final episode of the season with Nicole Miller at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. It was great getting a behind-the-scenes look at an established designer's studio and see that even renowned designers need help from time to time to keep their brand fresh.

I tried out my curling iron today was happy to find that it was easy to use for everyday, my hair came out looking great.

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Today's Outfit: Sweater, vintage; Leggings, Gap; Boots, Dolce Vita

Narragansett/Newport: Back to Work and All on the Line

Going back to work was not a challenge. In fact, I was happy to get back into a routine--wake up, get dressed, do my "outfit of the day" Instagram photo, and grab a Starbucks before going to the Pell Center. I am working on a project that will hopefully be done before school starts, so it's like I'm already starting off the semester!

After browsing Netflix on my tablet, I discovered the second season of All on the Line with Joe Zee was uploaded. I have already breezed through half of the season--it is six episodes in all--but I wish there were more. The last episode features Joe helping Nicole Miller revamp her line for New York Fashion Week and I cannot wait to see it.

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Today's Outfit: Blazer, Express; Shirt, Gap; Jeans, Express; Boots, Forever 21; Bracelets, Alex and Ani

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Fashion Documentaries ... On Netflix?!

When I think of Netflix, I think of the service having television shows and movies that are too old to be called recent and too recent to be called old. In other words, I deemed Netflix as a waste of time, because I already saw those movies on HBO or Cinemax. As for television shows, I do not care for most of them, let alone have the time to sit down and watch them at university. 

It was not until the past few days that I really sat down and explored Netflix's potential. I already knew Netflix had The September Issue, the documentary of publishing Vogue's famous style bible, hundreds of pages dictating the latest trends and styles for the year. That was released in 2006.

Finding Bill Cunningham New York, released September 2010, surprised me.

I lost my mind when I saw how many cool fashion-related movies and shows were on Netflix. When did this happen? #MindBlown

For the past few days, I have sat in front of the television watching documentaries and a wonderful new television show.  Below, I compiled a list of  what I have watched and also put on the "Instant Queue." I plan on trying to do a full on review for each component, but a brief summary will suffice for now.

1. Bill Cunningham New York- see film review

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2. Valentino: The Last Emperor- The last couturier of the century and the father of haute couture in Italy, Valentino Garavani is passionate, genius, and intense. The film follows Garavani and his business partner Giancarlo Giammetti while planning Valentino's 45th anniversary in fashion and dealing with corporate outsiders buying out Valentino, s.p.A.

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3. L'Amour Fou- The French film tells the story of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge and how they grew to create the beauty of the YSL brand. 

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4. Starz Inside: Fashion in Film- Starz created an informative bit about the influence of fashion and film and Hollywood has shaped our culture. Featuring a few actresses and costume designers who understand the relationship between fashion and film include Malin Akerman of 27 Dresses (2008); Amanda Bynes of She's The Man (2006); Sharen Davis, costume designer for The Pursuit of Happyness (2006); and Patricia Field, costume designer for Sex and the City (2008).

5. All On the Line with Joe Zee- Zee, creative director for Elle magazine, helps designers hit it big by guiding them to improve their business. If you love the business side of fashion, you will definitely want to watch this show.

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