"i am caged in the sky."

"What undying sentiment is this that throbs through my being? It has captured me like a beast in a cage, yet has freed me into the fading clouds where I fly until I fall. I sleep, then I wake, and in one moment I am happy until the remembrance of this feeling returns, and again I am caged in the sky. The clock chimes and ticks, yet its small, golden hands never move. Time has been paralyzed. And all caused by a single emotion that creeps up my body, beginning at my toes and ascending higher like a cold shiver. My soul aches to know...simply to know. And I am miserable."

{a creative sketch by Maria Elyse}

I just wrote this paragraph today; I was feeling really inspired and emotional, and so I just started writing. I may use it as a sketch for a novel idea, or add it to one of my existing novels. I'm not even sure what I think of it as of right now...but it's an honest picture of something (though I don't know quite what) that I feel at the moment.

The past few days have been like a leftover breeze of summer...the sun is just warm and completely beautiful. It's not hot or uncomfortable, the sun's rays simply feel like a hug from a good friend...happy and comforting and perfect. The air smells familiar and the breeze against my cheeks feels like playful laughter. This kind of weather at this time of year makes me so incredibly nostalgic. I think it's what the weather in heaven will be like...

Today was "nerd/geek day" at school, and I so wanted to take outfit photos to show you guys what I wore (and still am wearing) but I'm still camera-less. I walked into the music room before the bell rang for class, and my amazing music teacher says, "Oh my goodness, you are way too cute to be a nerd!" It made me laugh. :) Some people seriously went all-out in dressing as nerdy as possible...button-up collared shirts, high waisted trousers, patterned socks, and loafers. Which to me kinda just screams "cute!", but to the rest of the school screams "nerdy!". This fact also makes me laugh. :)

Happy Wednesday, my lovelies!

xo

Maria Elyse

blouse: from my childhood dress-up box

shorts: vintage old navy

knee socks: target

hat: gifted

platforms: target

suitcase: vintage

This week in Vita.mn: Danielle Everine, Annie Larson & Cliche's "Crosswalk"

In this week's back-to-school issue of Vita.mn, Jay Boller profiles five local celebs, including Project Runway season nine contestant Danielle Everine. I contributed a back-to-school shopping guide to the issue:

[Click here to read more.]

I also recap Danielle Everine's elimination from Project Runway last week:





And preview Friday's "Crosswalk" fashion show put on by local boutique Cliché:





As well as write about Annie Larson's upcoming collection for national store Madewell and next week's Fashion's Night Out local festivities.

Diary|Leaving for the sea

I’m leaving.

I put in my suitcase my favourite sundresses, some hide flip-flops, the finally conquered Louboutin’s, the not to be missed Nikon, an Agatha Christie’s novel (because detective stories follow me everywhere) and I leave.

The morning train will take me to the sea place I love more.

It will be only for few days, but the rarefied city air makes me wanna leave.

The salty air of the sea, the big terrace of my grandparents’ home enshrouded by cicadas sound and a glass of good wine will accompany me during the writing of my book, after days of hot sun on my skin.

My faithful readers or passing adventurers, I wish you a fantastic week.

//

In partenza.

Infilo in valigia i miei prendisole da mare preferiti, ciabattine in cuoio, le finalmente conquistate Louboutin, l’immancabile amica Nikon, un libro di Agatha Christie (perché i gialli mi seguono ovunque) e parto.

Il treno della mattina mi porterà fino al mare che amo di più.

Sarà solo per qualche giorno, ma la rarefatta aria cittadina mi induce a chiedere scampo.

L’aria salata del mare, la terrazza della casa dei nonni avvolta dal rumore delle cicale e un buon bicchiere di vino mi accompagneranno in serate all’insegna della scrittura del mio libro, dopo giornate di sole caldo sulla pelle.

A tutti voi fedeli lettori o avventurieri di passaggio, una splendida settimana.