Belated "Hello, interwebs!"

I’m no good with introductions, transitions, and the like. More often than not, if I’m visiting old friends and bring along new ones, the newbies are forced to introduce themselves, because I get caught up in a conversation for about 10 minutes before I remember “oh, right, you two don’t know one another. How odd.” My lack of social graces in real life plague me on the internets as well—I posted an entry on my brand-spankin' new style blog and waited nearly a month without properly introducing myself. I'm sure the suspense is killing you.

Let’s run down some basics, shall we? Name: Alyssa. Occupation: Copy editing at an educational publishing company—yes, it’s as thrilling as it sounds. Interests: style, music, drug-addled starlets, and photographs. Sort of kidding about the drug-addled stuff. I just really like Edie Sedgwick.

When it comes to my obsession with fashion, I completely blame my dad. He went to school for a degree in textiles, and works at Saks Fifth Avenue selling gorgeous clothes to outrageously rich people. Growing up in a house full of books about Chanel and Balenciaga with a father (and mother) who could sew with the best of them certainly had an effect on me. I love quite a few things in the world, but two that top the list are writing and pretty things. SO, my snobbily named blog was born. What? I always wanted to be French, and also, I figure this beautiful language can lend me some class when my love of Jersey accents, huge jewelry, and penchant for swearing reveals itself. In due time, children.

Since all I do at work is sneak peeks at fashion blogs anyway, I figured that I would try my hand at writing my own. Because really, what’s cooler than sneaking a peek at yourself while at work? Nothing, I tell you! Sincere thanks for stopping by, and COME BACK SOON.