Lost in Pacific Time

I don't care how many times The Academy Is... shows up on my blog. This band is going to keep showing up, so long as they keep on creating the most beautiful music ever. The new EP, Lost in Pacific Time was released today on iTunes, and I've been streaming it on Youtube because I prefer my music in hard copy CD's [; (And then loading them on my iPod...hehe). Anyways, this EP is phenomenal--some of their best work yet. Every song on it is inspirational, relatable, and absolutely breath-taking to listen to. Addicting stuff. Love every song, but personal favorites off the EP would have to be I'm Yours Tonight and Sputter. Beckett is a musical talent.

Enough said.

Buy the EP.

"You can’t stay a saint that long in the city."

~Joyce

Jac Vanek

So, today's blog is focused on Jac Vanek, who is a pretty big deal in the world of fashion and music. She is more popularly known for her rubber bracelets that bear phrases to express yourself, such as "TRAINWRECK", "EQUALITY", "LEGIT", and "PEACE". Vanek has also created several bracelet designs by collaborating with music artists such as Cobra Starship, Push Play, William Beckett from The Academy Is..., and Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low. Some celebrities, such as Demi Lovato, have also been seen wearing one of her bracelets. Demi was spotted sporting a "Trainwreck" bracelet by Jac Vanek on one of her webcasts. Besides bracelets, Vanek also designs t-shirts and necklaces. Her designs are very simple, but they are also very stylish and sometimes, simple is best. I am definitely planning on getting the LOVE MORE dog tag necklace soon! You can find Jac Vanek's designs at certain music festivals, such as Warped Tour, or at her online store here! Hmmm...I'm also thinking about getting that "MONDAY EYES" bracelet that Vanek collaborated on with William Beckett. ;D Hahaha......

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~Joyce~

End of Summer~Hello Fall 2009.

Hello! I haven't written in a long time because I was on vacation in Taiwan (which, by the way, is seriously the BEST place to find new trends and to shop like CRAZY because everything is CRAZY CHEAP!) Ahhh..I miss it. But seriously, if anyone ever wants to visit there, GO SHOP at XiMenDing and WuFengPu because you will nottttt regret it. I got the cutest outfit for $20USD, and I spent over $3,000NT on bags and bags and bags of clothes. That's only about $100USD, by the way, which is a GREAT DEAL. Wow, America sucks.

Anyways, today was the first day of school. Senior year of high school. Can I graduate now? Hahahaaa....ha. My life sucks.

Ok, so, fall trends peopleeee. This season it is all about neon pink (goodbye purple?), leather pants, and sequins! I see sequins everywhere...(oh, hello, Forever21.)

Blake Lively in a neon pink dress, Audrina Patridge in leather skinny jeans, and Taylor Swift in a sequined dress (and a sequined guitar...double BAMMM! Glitter!)

Mmk, some of these may seem unwearable on an everyday basis...like school. But here are some cute casual finds on an otherwise more glamorous look.

Courtesy of Forever21, oh yippeee! And let's stick with faux leather, ok? Ok. Save the critters.

Have a good year, everyone.

Joyce Chen~